2023 THE C IVIC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
C elebrating our 95 tH season
Book by
Jeffrey Kindley Craig Carnelia
Music and lyrics by
Suggested by the Ralph Keyes novel of the same name.
February 16-25, 2024 Parish Theatre
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IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Book by Jeffrey Kindley Music and lyrics by Craig Carnelia Suggested by the Ralph Keyes novel of the same name. Laura M. Zervic Director
Lori Hatfield Music Director
Phillip A. Miller Technical Director
Angela Mammel Scenic Designer
Delaney McKenzie Lighting Designer
Christopher Lewis Properties Master
Camille Van Dien Costume Designer
Raven Moore Sound Designer
Gwen Stephan Stage Manager
IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Class Schedule Act I The Kid Inside...................................................................Ensemble Things I Learned in High School.................................... Mike S Second Thoughts. . ............... Rick, Jane, Brian, Mike V, Tammy Nothing Really Happened . . ...........Gwen, Tammy, Jane, Diane Beer.. ......................................................................... Ron, Brian, Rick For Them........................................... Ensemble, featuring Mike S Diary of a Homecoming Queen.. ........................................... Jane Act II Thousands of Trumpets . . ............. Ensemble, featuring Mike V Reunion.. ..............................................................................Ensemble High School All Over Again.................................................... Ron .............................................. with Brian, Rick, Mike S and Mike V Fran and Janie. . ................................................. Tammy and Diane I’m Glad You Didn’t Know Me. . ..................... Gwen and Mike S There will be a 15 minute recess.
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Production Team Director Music Director
Laura M. Zervic Lori Hatfield
Scenic Designer
Angela Mammel
Costume Designer
Camille Van Dien
Lighting Designer
Delaney McKenzie
Sound Designer
Raven Moore
Technical Director
Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master
Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager
Gwen Stephan
Assistant Stage Manager
Olivia Johnston
Properties Artisan
Jamie Chapin
Scenic Carpenters
Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter
Angela Mammel
Stitchers
Isabella Bolden,
Elaine Kauffman
Audio Engineer
Jared Watson
Photographer/Graphic Designer Deborah Mitchell Videographer Production Stage Manager Director of Volunteers Artistic Director Executive Director
Katherine Mumma Stacey Jaeger Mike Artis Anthony J. Hamilton Laura M. Zervic
Crew Floor Manager - Olivia Johnston Light Board Operator – Elvin E. East A1 Operator – Alan Moerdyk A2 Operator – Brian Magnuson Playback – Jaycee Myner Follow Spot Operators – Elia Ingerham, Diane Vasold-Trupiano, Gary Willoughby
Pep Squad Mike Nangle* Charles Saulino* R.J. Soule’ Laura VanOrman
Adopt a Show Board Member - Ben Zylman
We acknowledge that the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre occupies the ancestral lands of the Council of the Three Fires – the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We recognize and respect the Indigenous nations of the Great Lakes region, also known as the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), as the stewards of this land and acknowledge the sacred lands of all Indigenous Peoples and their continued presence.
Tammy
SENIOR CLASS
Brian
Diane
Tammy Bailey
Brian Branstetter*
Diane Foghino
Rick Moll
Most School Spirit
Best Dancer
Rick Biggest Flirt
Cutest Couple
Mike Scorzo*
Gail Snyder
Mike S.
Gail
Most Likely to End Up on Broadway
Cutest Couple
SENIOR CLASS Rhonda
Rhonda Coleman Collins
Most likely to succeed
Ron Dundon
Life of the Party
Dundon
Gwen
Gwen Saulino
Biggest Gossip
Jane Schuster*
Mike Valk* * Civic Debut
Class Clown
Most Gullible
Jane
Mike V.
Meet the Cast and Crew Tammy Bailey It is a privilege to volunteer as a cast member in this show and I thank those responsible for casting me. Having performed in several Senior Reader shows, my favorite being “The World Goes Round,” I am so happy to be back on stage! Other performances include: Pirates of Penzance (2016), Sounds of the 60’s (2017), The Civic in Song (2018), Side by Side by Sondheim (2022) Performances of “Author in the Afternoon” and “The Grass is Always Greener” from the World Goes ‘Round and “I’m Still Here” from Sondheim. When not on stage, I can be found playing golf, pickleball and chasing my grandchildren around to watch all of their sports activities. A special thanks to my husband, Bob, for his support in living my dream.
Rhonda Coleman Collins I last appeared on stage playing Nurse Anderson in “Whose LIFE is it Anyway?” earlier this season. 50 years prior to that, I performed as Sarah Good in my high school production of The Crucible. During my hiatus, I’ve lived and worked in the Chicagoland area after graduating from Northern Illinois University where I received a B.S. degree in Marketing. Most recently I owned and operated my own vintage store in Evanston, IL. I retired and moved to Kalamazoo five years ago. I have enjoyed learning and appreciating the community which is rich in theatre and art history. I enjoyed my first Civic experience so much that I have returned for this current production. I look forward to performing in my first musical performance.
Brian Branstetter I want to thank Laura Zervic for the nudge to get me back into one of my life passions. A huge hug of love and thanks to Becky, Abby and Drew for their support and encouragement. It all started when my sister’s high school production needed a young boy. I was in 5th grade and said why not? I like the camaraderie of the cast and seeing the audiences’ enjoyment. Top roles have been Joe Cable/South Pacific, Fagan/ Oliver, Jerome/South Pacific because it was my first. My time is spent being with family, experiencing live music, reading, fishing and travelling.
Ron Dundon Ron has been a Civic volunteer first as a Junior Civic member in the 1960s and as a regular performer and crew member for numerous shows since 2011. Most recently Ron appeared in Morning’s at Seven and A Raisin in the Sun. He is a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo and enjoys travel, photography and nature walks with his adorable wife, Dixie Edwards, and their cats, Earless Ernie and Fred Hampton. “The Civic is a wonderful place to play. Come and join us.”
Meet the Cast and Crew Diane Foghino I have been performing in Senior Readers Shows for the last 14 years, most recently The World Goes Round and Side by Side by Sondheim. I played Elsa in The Sound of Music with my daughter playing Gretl. I love the camaraderie of working together to create a production and then performing it! I was active with Three Rivers Community Players for over 30 years on the board and performing and directing. I cherish all the theatre friendships I have made over the years there and here at the Civic. Favorite Roles are Kate in Kiss Me Kate, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, and Irene Malloy in Hello Dolly. I’m a retired teacher, sing with Blendings Vocal Ensemble, volunteer, spend time with family, walk and take water classes. Thanks to my family and friends for all their support. Rick Moll Rick first became a member of the Civic Family in 2012 being cast in the Civic Senior Readers production of A Trip to Bountiful. Rick has been seen in other Senior productions with his last being Whose LIFE is it Anyway?”earlier this season and Leaving Iowa in the spring of 2022. Besides Senior productions Rick has been in other productions including My Fair Lady, Hands on a Hardbody and Hello Dolly. “Had it not been for the Senior Readers program I never would have had the honor and privilege to volunteer at the Civic.” Rick is also active with the Allegan Community Players. All my love and thanks to my wife Mary who often encourages me to “go and do a play or something, you’re getting underfoot.”
Jane Schuster Jane has had so fun hanging out with this awesome group of classmates! She previously performed in the Chicago suburbs and Louisville, KY. Some of her favorite roles include April (Company), Melissa (Love Letters), Joy the evil stepsister (Cinderella), and Christina (Dancing at Lughnasa.) “A big thank you to Laura Z and Lori H for believing in me, to the cast for your nonstop encouragement, to Wendy W. for getting me singing again, to Mom and Dad because you’re the best!, and to Matt and Trevor for your support & guidance, and for picking up the slack so that I can have fun on stage with my new friends.” Mike Scorzo Mike has been involved in theatre for over 40 years and just recently moved to Michigan and the Kalamazoo area. Some of his favorite roles include Lenny (Rumors), Juan Peron (Evita), Charlie Cowell (Music Man), and Gaston (Beauty and the Beast). He has performed in several theatres in Illinois including Stage Coach Players, Children’s Community Theatre, Rock Valley College, as well as a few commercials for Farm and Fleet. Mike’s directing credits include Peter Pan (CCT), Hello Dolly (Stage Coach) and Christmas Carol (Stage Coach). Mike would like to thank his wonderful wife and their kids for their patience and support and the cast, crew, and staff at the Civic for being so welcoming to a newcomer, thank you!
Meet the Cast Gwen Saulino Gwen is thrilled to return to the Civic after performing in Oklahoma (2016) and Meet Me in St Louis (2022) and The Sound of Music (2023.) She got her theatrical start in high school musicals and played the lead role of Ruth in her senior year in the play “Dear Ruth”. Gwen’s favorite part about theatre is being on stage, being a part of a company, and getting to know cast mates and loving her time there! Her favorite roles include Kinky Boots/ ensemble, Into the Woods/ Jack’s Mom, and The Odd Couple (female version)/ Vera. When not in rehearsal she enjoys watching her amazing grand babies every weekday morning, singing and cross stitching. Gwen would like to thank her husband Charlie and her girls Mackenzie and Hannah for being patient and encouraging.
Gail Snyder Gail was most recently seen as Claire Harrison in Whose Life is it Anyway? Other Civic shows include The Good Doctor, The Dining Room, Twelve Angry Men, Class Reunion, Stage Door and Tony N Tina’s Wedding. Gail has kept busy performing in Southwest Michigan and some of her favorite roles include Ouiser in Steel Magnolias and Arlene in Next Fall (Great Escape, Marshall); Olive in The Odd Couple: Female Version (Skits and Giggles); and Mattie Fae in August: Osage County (WhatA-Do, Battle Creek). She has a feature film premiering in April, playing Joyce in Muriel and Joyce Get A Boat, by ps lorio (SHE Films Media). Mike Valk Having been involved in theatre in High School and College, Mike is thrilled to be back on stage, having fun singing and laughing. His hobbies include; golf and boating.
Mark Tomlonson Bass Walker Truckey Guitar
Lori Hatfield Keyboard Andy Knibloe Percussion
There’s a Kid Inside
Always Remember Never Forget
The “Growler cheer” grew out of Kalamazoo’s history as the Celery City and became the “signature” cheer at Kalamazoo Central High School football and basketball games. It lives on in the hearts of alumni who enjoyed doing it at the games. Grrrrrrrrrrr Rah! Kalamazoo! Rah! K-A Kuh, L-A kuh, M-A kuh Zoo Kalamazoo Zip Zam Celery City of Michigan Rah! Kalamazoo! Rah!
Thanks to Ron Dundon and Kalamazoo Central High School cheerleading alumni for providing the “Growler cheer.”
2023 THE CIV IC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
C elebrating our 95 tH season
John Buchan’s
Adapted by
Patrick Barlow from an original concept by
Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon
March 8 -17, 2024 Civic Auditorium Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. “The 39 Steps” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com
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Production Crew Laura M. Zervic (Director) Laura is thrilled to be partnering again with Lori Hatfield on Is There Life After High School?. The two paired up for last season’s break out musical First Date. Laura’s theater experience spans over 35 years, and includes acting, directing, producing and stage-managing in a variety of productions in Cincinnati, Chicago and Kalamazoo. Laura’s onstage experience with the Civic includes The Affections of May in 2009 and SCRT’s production of The World Goes Round in 2019. Laura devotes much of her time to her community, where she is a champion of the arts, creating opportunities for students, and serves on the Gull Lake Community Schools Board of Education. Laura enjoyed a twenty-year career as an advertising and promotions lawyer before joining the Civic as its Executive Director in 2021.
Lori Hatfield (Music Director) A lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Lori has provided musical direction for many local and regional theatres. Show highlights include Big Fish, First Date, Xanadu, Dames at Sea, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q (Kalamazoo Civic Theatre), Peter and the Starcatcher, The Toxic Avenger (Farmer’s Alley Theatre), Rocky Horror Picture Show, Loserville, Xanadu (The Civic and Kellogg Community College), and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Whole Art Theatre). Lori has toured with rock tribute bands throughout the Midwest. She has also taught for Education for the Arts in the Kalamazoo area.
Gwen Stephan (Stage Manager) Gwen is back at the Civic for her second season as the Stage Manager for Is There Life After Highschool? Previously, she was Stage Manager for the Civic’s production of Pride & Prejudice, and has been working behind the scenes at various theater programs since 2007. When not at the theatre, you can find her cuddling with her cats, playing D&D, and watching far too many movies with her fiance, Kira.
Production Crew Ryan Burke (Scenic Carpenter) Ryan is a Michigan native from the Croswell Opera House in Adrian. After a summer at the Tibbits Opera House, he has spent the rest of his career in the Kalamazoo Civic scene shop. Whether it’s building scenery or singing and dancing backstage, Ryan isn’t alive until the house is open and the first cue is called. He is a kind soul and wonderful friend; 100% dedicated to the new vision and core values of the Civic Theatre. You’ll like this guy. Elvin E. East (Light Board Operator) Elvin has been involved in over seventy shows at the Civic over the past seventeen seasons and is a talented stage manager and light board operator. His favorites have been the Shakespeare productions, Senior Readers Theatre, and Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical. When he is not at the Civic he enjoys being a Canadian, reading mysteries, and raising donkeys. “Thanks
to my wonderful wife, Pat Erwin, for her support and my freedom.” Elia Ingerham (Follow Spot Operator) After taking a few acting classes in the area, Elia decided to serve as a mentor for the 2022 Penguin Project Production of School House Rock Live! Jr. and fell in love with the process of mounting a show. Since then, she has worked on a variety of plays such as Meet Me in St Louis (2022) and Clybourne Park (2023). Big Fish marks her first role as a production team member; she is serving as Assistant Stage Manager. Elia would like to thank her family and the Civic staff. “Thank you for seeing me and giving me so many amazing opportunities.”
Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre’s Production of
Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice Additional Music and Lyrics by
Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics and “Luau Hawaiian Treat” written by Will Van Dyke “It’s a Small World” written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
April 19-28, 2024 Parish Theatre
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Did You Know? We offer these services so everyone can enjoy the theatre experience. Accessible Seating with companion seating is available in all our spaces American Sign Language interpreters ASL translation is offered the first Saturday of every Civic production. Audio Description is provided the first Saturday of every Civic production.
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Production Crew Stacey Jaeger (Production Stage Manager) Stacey is excited to have been hired at the Civic after her year as an intern. Originally from Iowa, where she grew up doing all things theatre, Stacey finished school at Beloit College before joining the Civic staff in 2021. Some of her favorite stage management experiences are productions of Twelfth Night in her hometown, The Moors at Beloit, and Murder on the Orient Express at the Civic. She’d like to thank her family for helping her get settled in the Kalamazoo area and a few of her mentors: Marina Bergenstock, Grant Freeman, Lisa Brannan, and Alicia Bailey. Olivia Johnston (Floor Manager) Olivia Johnston (she/they) is thrilled to be continuing their Stage Manager journey here at the Civic. Olivia enjoys the behind-the-scenes aspects of theater and is ready to lend their talents as Stage Manager for Big Fish. They have enjoyed working with all the cast and crew and hope that you enjoy the magic they have created. This will be Olivia’s first production with the Kalamazoo Civic Theater and their ninth production as Stage Manager overall. Christopher Lewis (Properties Master) Christopher is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.A. in Fine Arts. He joined the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre staff in 2008 as a scenic carpenter. In May of 2023, he became the Resident Properties Master. Some of his favorite Civic productions are
Jekyll & Hyde, The Who’s Tommy, The Borrowers, Once on this Island, Xanadu, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Christopher’s hobbies include building prop replicas, designing and constructing puppets, blacksmithing, and playing tabletop games. Brian Magnuson (A2 Operator) Brian is growing as a lover of performing arts. With each new K-Civic production he learns new appreciation for the theater both in front of an audience and behind the scenes. As an added bonus for his participation he forms new rewarding relationships with all the people he is honored to work with. This is his second season volunteering with the Civic, having participated in auditions, classes, crewing for Clybourne Park and The Hunchback of Notre Dame and now, volunteering in the current season. Huzzah! Angela Mammel (Scenic Designer) Angela is thrilled to be working backstage at the Civic for this production! They hold a B.A. in Theatre from Kalamazoo College and currently work as a scenic design intern with the Civic, where they have designed shows such as last season’s Penguin Project production of Rainbow Fish. Many thanks, as always, to their wonderful and supportive family. They hope you enjoy the show!
Production Crew Delaney McKenzie (Light Designer) Delaney joined the Civic staff in 2018 as the Master Electrician and became the Resident Lighting and Sound Designer in 2020. She earned her BS in Theater: Design and Technology at Northwest Missouri State University and a MFA in Theater at Southern Illinois University where she specialized in Lighting Design. She has worked with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Endstation Theater Company, McLeod Summer Playhouse, and as Lead Lighting Technician at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Delaney has a passion for Jesus, music, and the arts, spending much of her time outside of the Civic dedicated to worship and creating beautiful things. She is a painter and a prolific fiber artist, often seen with a set of needles or crochet hook between meetings or backstage during performances. Jacob Miller (Scenic Carpenter) Jacob graduated Grand Valley State University in 2020, earning his BA in Theatre and History and a minor in Music. He has worked at the Croswell Opera House, and the theatres at both Grandville and Vicksburg High School. In 2021, he made his Civic debut in The Tempest and worked as a Teaching Artist. In his free time Jacob still loves to act, traveling between Three Rivers and Grand Rapids for various projects. Phillip A. Miller (Technical Director) Phillip has worked on every production we have produced since he joined the Civic staff in 2000. Prior to his arrival at the Civic, Phillip served as the Assistant Technical Director at the Barn Theatre and as a draftsman for the Children’s Theatre Company and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Additionally, Phillip was the Technical Assistant at
Western Michigan University, while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production. Alan Moerdyk (A1 Operator) Alan is a repeat offender at follow spot and, for the Civic’s mainstage, has previously spotted for Elf, the Musical, and for Xanadu. No, he is not afraid of the climb to the follow spot booth. Raven Moore (Sound Designer) Raven graduated from the University of Puget Sound, Washington in 2022 with a B.A in Theatre Arts. Between then and becoming the sound intern at the Civic, they were a sound/light intern at the Theatre at Monmouth, Maine; light board operator for People, Places, and Things at Studio Theatre in Washington, DC; and sound board operator for Incognito in the Constellation Theatre in Washington, DC. Raven’s favorite show is whatever they’re working on in the moment! Jaycee Myner (Playback) Jaycee has crewed many Civic shows and is thrilled to be making her onstage debut in Barbecue. Her favorite part about theatre is connecting as a company. Watching each person bring their own creative element to the story while building lasting friendships with one another. Jaycee got reinvolved in theatre when her daughter felt bullied at school she knew the perfect place for her was theater. In Jaycee’s high school years that’s the first place she felt like she belonged. After watching her daughter connect with so many, she realized she missed that connection too. Jaycee is the Box Office Manager at Farmers Alley Theatre and in her
Production Crew spare time she likes to spend time with her family. Chris-Thank you for holding down the fort while I get to follow my dream. I Love You! Charles Saulino (Floor Crew) Charles got his start in theatre with Odyssey of the Mind competitions in elementary school where he had to write and perform. Favorite roles are Rolfe, “Judgment at Nuremberg,” Jewish Theatre, October 2023, The Creature, “Young Frankenstein,” Thornapple Players, April 2022, The Doctors in “Distracted,” Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, April 2011 By day, he works for the Michigan Secretary of State. He also enjoys studying on Duolingo; sometimes his dogs help. With Theatre he discovered a personality to life that didn’t exist before and appreciates sharing it with an audience. He gets to work in the theatre with his beautiful wife Gwen for whom he is most grateful. RJ Soule (Floor Crew) RJ has lived in Kalamazoo since 1987, though he had a 2-year hiatus in Houston. He has been involved in several shows at the Civic, both onstage and off, but his favorite show he’s ever down on the Civic stage was once of his own pieces, The Episodic Life, performed at the Parish Theatre last year. When not at the theatre, RJ enjoys mountain hiking. Camille Van Dien (Costume Designer) My name is Camille Van Dien, I am the current Costume Design Intern at the Kalamazoo Civic. Before coming to the Civic, I went to college at Grand Valley State University where I studied theatre and got my bachelor’s degree in 2021. When I am not working with costumes I enjoy being an actor at local theaters
in the area and getting together to play board games with friends. Laura VanOrman (Floor Crew) Laura first became involved with the Civic as a parent volunteer. From there she found her love for the backstage as a dresser. In the 2019-2020 season she finally got her chance to be in front of the lights in World Goes Round and Romance Guaranteed. She is excited to get back to doing what makes her happy again! “Thank you to my family for supporting me! LYTM!” Diane Vasold-Trupiano (Follow Spot Operator) Diane has worked behind the scenes on a number of our productions and made her onstage debut in The Pirates of Penzance: In Concert. Her first and favorite crew production was Les Misérables. Diane also loves being outside, sailing, the visual arts and working as a docent on gallery tours and museum studies. Gary Willoughby (Follow Spot Operator) Gary has been involved at the Civic since 2004 and considers it a second home. He loves doing theatre, especially with his wife Donna and daughter Amanda. A few of Gary’s past Civic credits include War Paint (Pit Singer), Harvey (Wilson), Leaving Iowa (Dad) and his three most favorite, It’s A Wonderful Life: The Musical (Henry Potter) and Sister Act, where he played Monsignor O’Hara alongside his wife, Donna, who played Mother Superior, and Dames at Sea (Henessey). When he’s not on stage, he’s a lay pastor in his church, sings in the choir, and is a major car guy who collects all kinds of cars, even the real ones!
Our Volunteers Lisa Abbott Debra Abel Max (Lia) Achenback Anastsia Agapidis Nicki Aiello Sarah Aiello Bella Albarran Melody Albrecht Wallis Alex Eric Alexander Sally Alexander Katie Alleman Kelly Alleman Betty Allemang Maria Alverez-Bravata Abby Amsterburg Andrea Anderson Dietrich Anderson Koichi Anderson Kyren Anderson Kristin Anderson Sharon Anderson-Western Tyson Andrews Isabella Aowyyen Hazel Arguslan Anna Arredondo Mike Artis Susan Artis Katie Ault Sarah Michelle Ault Tori Austin Emily Awe Logan Awe Kailynn Bachman Andrew Bahrou Reuben Bahrou Sabine Bahrou Tammy Bailey Kenneth Baker Susan Baker Gabrielle Balanda Chloe Ball
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2023 THE CIV IC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
C elebrating our 95 tH season
Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by STUART ROSS Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk
April 5-14, 2024 Carver Studio FOREVER PLAID Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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Our Volunteers Juli Ginn Traci Glasscock Val Glasscock Mike Glista Linnea Gogan Ari Goggins Brenda Gonyer Joshua Gonyer Justin Goodrich David Goodyear Evan Gorman Brett Gowen Lisa Grace Jessica Gray Katherine Gray Nicholas Gray Olivia Gray Lori Green Caroline Guo Tahlua Guzman Lauren Hageman Rachel Hageman Joshua Hagemann Abbie Halifax Elsa Halifax Mei Hallett Anna Halsey Anthony J. Hamilton Jane Hammond Ashley Hansen Aubrey Hansen Libby Hardesty Sydney Harrison Donald R Hart Gwene’e Hart Zoe Hart Katherine Harte-DeCoux Lori Hatfield Ashley Hathaway Nora Hauk Jeff Havens Linda Havens Hannah Heckman
Nathan Heckman Glenn Hedin Nannette Heib Aleigha Heighton Camie Heighton Leo Hellar Raquel Hellenga Kahalia Helms Valerie Helms Kinsley J. Hemker Abe Hempel Charles Henderson Elsie Henderson Marina Hentz Gertrude HermannWilmarth Joby Hertel Jacob Heystek Kyle Hibbard AnnaMarie Hickman Evelyn Hickman Jeanna Cervantes Hickman Jocelyn Hickman Jakob Hill Peter Hill Rebekah Hill Shannon Hill Victoria Hill Amelia Hillman Zaynee Hobdy Hal Hobson-Morse Peter Hobson-Morse Pedro Hogan Ken Holda Jane Holewa Marshall Holmer Claire Honeysett Sharon R. Hoover-Ward Kevin Hopp Melinda Hopp Nicola A. Hosner Katherine Houston
Jane Howela Bryan Huey Theodore Huff Anastasia Hughson Daniel “Satch” Huizinga Margaret Hunter Beth Hyland Elia Ingerham Justin Ingerham Gavin Isaacs Kaliyah Jackson Katie Jacobs Malea Jacobs Stacey Jaeger Barbara Johnson Caleb Johnson Norma Johnson Olivia Johnston Kathryn M. Jones Ryan Jones Caroline Jordan Dave Jordan Haley Jordan Kaia Jordan Kelsey Jordan Tina Jordan Robin Joseph Maryn Judy Tracy Judy Eli Kaeding Salina Kalnins Lydia Kanous Elaine Kauffman Dottie Keeler V Keithley Je’yvona Kelley Deb Killarney Talia Kinkela Alexa Klapp Lexi Rae Klapp Ish Klein Atis Kleinbergers Elsie Kling
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Our Volunteers Evie Knight Dara L. Konewko Vicki Konzen Adeline Koziatek Arianna Krenk Tina Kruger Peggy Kurpinski David Kyhn Elisha Kyhn Stephanie Kyhn Megan Laine Dawn Lake Hayden Lane-Davies Alyssa Laney Charlotte Larson Henry Lee Isaiah Lee Thadeus Lendzion Amy Leskowski Dennis Leskowski Jack Leskowski Sydney Leskowski Trevor Leskowski Rene’e Leslie Ryder Leslie Milan Levy Christopher Lewis Sydney Lewis Alicia Lindsay Jenn Lindsay Danette Little Teagon Lockett Phoenix Lofton Vona Hughes Longmire Lars J Loofboro Kate Louise Daren Lovett Teddy Low Chase Lynn Carrie Lyon Peter Mackay Brian Magnuson David Mahon
Montana Major Angela Mammel Tammy Mammel Brigit Mansberger Lucas Mansberger Lucy Mansberger Sarah Mansberger Sybil Mansberger Ophelia MarkovichEdwards Chris Marsh Adela Marsh-Prelesnik Davick Marsh-Prelesnik Rachel Marsh-Prelesnik Alexander James Martin Ava Martin Kelli Martin Maggie Martin Michael P. Martin Natalie Martin Jake Martinek Katey Martinek Oakley Martinek Audrey Mattson Danny Maura Susan Mayer Deana Mayo Lexi McCarthy Ryan McCarthy Matthew Morris McCormick Rickey Lee McDaniel Colleen McGilton Genevieve McGuire Delaney McKenzie Sophia McKinnon Christopher Sean Measzros Stephanie Bargo Measzros Erika Mehring Arianna Meisner Olivia Mendoza
Barbara Meskin Evie Meskin Ross Meskin Haley Messamore Disco Metheany Emma Michael Michelle Mickelson Bernice Mike Katerina Mikhailova Katerina Mikhailova, Jr. AnnMarie Miller Eleanor Miller Genevieve Miller Jacob Miller Medeline Miller Nancy S. Miller Philip A. Miller Zaynee Miller Adaline Mills Katherine Mills Barbara Minar Deborah Mitchell Desmond Mitchell Isaac Mitchell Tori Jo Mitchell Alan Moerdyk Rick Moll McKinley Montanye Alexander James Moore Braylin Moore Carolyn Moore Deneshia Moore Raven Moore Yuri Moore Dusti Morton Dustin Morton D.C. Danielle Mott Ellie Mott Addison Moxley Brenda Mueller Justin Muse Bella Myers Emma Myers
Our Volunteers Jonah Myers Micha E. Myers Michael Myers Shannon Myers Jaycee Myner Lucia Myner Jacob Myny Aria Nahavandi Elizabeth Nahavandi Nora Napolitan Jasmine Nash Amy Naugle Michael Naugle Bjorn Nelson Danial Newlon Karen Newlon Abby Newman Chris Newman Isobel Newman Lisa Newman Kara Nic Laurie Nic Kathleen Niemann Mandana Nordbrock Autumn Norris
Derrick Norris Heather Norris David Noyes Brennan O’Neill Jill Ongley Susan Ossewaarde Luke Ostrem Tallulah Paavola Russ Panico Donovan Pankey Zoe Pankey Dante Pankey Jr Ashley Patti Shari Pearce Joel Pennington Lauren Peot Alexia Perry Brea Persing Emma Peterman Kaiden Peugeot Emily Piellusch Maggie Piellusch Robert Piellusch Josette Pierre-Antoine Rachel Piper
Hunter Pitsch Savannah Plank Brad Poer Etta Poer Nicki Poer Aaron Potter Andrea Potter Tyesha Powe Jaya Pratt Lou Price Heather Purcell Alyssandra Radford Delma Radford Maya Ray Katie Reas Katie Reasons Mary Redmon Mahalia Reign Molly Reilly Arlene Reitz Ethel Resh Bobalee Rethard Reynalodo Reyes Adelaide Richards Bev Riley
Our Volunteers Elli Riley-Spreitzer Elisa Rios Carl Roberts Thomas A. Roberts Thomas Anthony Roberts Mike Robinson Maria Rodriguez Jennifer Roelof Kate Roelof Holly Rogers-Rios Ophelia Rose David Ross Allison Rousseau Dan Rozmys Marin Rozmys Viktor Rozmys Ella Sabuda Ashley Saddler Aster Sage Charlie Saulino Gwen Saulino Lyla Savina Claire Scheenstra Victoria Schoen Isabel Schoenheit
Kristine Schomisch Dale Schram Jane Schuster Matthew Schuster Trevor Schuster Michael Scorzo Gordon Scott Rosa Scott Serenity Scott Kimberly Searing Rick Searing Kimberly Seeley Lexy Seelye Nora Sellers Stanford Sengu Addison Severino Michael Seymoure Camryn Shankool Rose Anne Shansky Ali Sharief Sufia Sharief Pam Shecker Sabrina Shelley Rhasheda Shepherd Ann Shepich
Robyn Shepich Sara Sherman Lynn Shiflea Dawn Shilts Reed Shilts Erika Shoemaker Kylie Shoemaker Paige Sholander Katie Simon Jamie Simpson Jamie Simpson Rileigh Simpson Ryleigh Simpson King Ryan Singleton David Slater Beth Smith Ella Smith Genesis Smith Gibson Smith Julie Smith Luke Smith Mary Smith Morgan Smith Nancy Smith Randy Smith
It’s a jam packed summer of fun! Hawaiian Beach Party • June 10-14
One Week - Musical Theatre Day Camp Grades PS-3 | 9:00-4:00 (Mon-Fri) Early Bird Tuition: $288 (ends 5/15) Tuition: $320 (As of May 16)
Toe-Tappin’ Travels • June 17-28 Two Week - Musical Theatre Day Camp On Safari Grades PS-3 | 9:00-4:00 Destination Rock ‘n Roll Grades 4-9 | 9:15-4:15 Early Bird Tuition: $576 (Ends May 15) Tuition: $640 (As of May 16) Jumping into July! • July 8-19
Two Week - Theatre Day Camps Musical Theatre Camp Summer Camp Grades PS-9 | 9:00-4:00 Acting/Stage Combat Camp Scenes and Stage Combat Grades 5-9 | 9:15-4:15 Early Bird Tuition: $576 (Ends May 15) Tuition: $640 (As of May 16)
Movies, Music, and Moves! • July 22-August 2 Two Week - Musical Theatre Day Camp Disney at the Movies Grades PS-3 | 9:15-4:15 Lights, Camera, Action! Grades: 4-9 | 9:15-4:15 Early Bird Tuition: $576 (Ends May 15) Tuition: $640 (As of May 16) Rock-n-Roll! • August 5-16 Two Week - Musical Theatre Day Camp Let’s Jam Grades PS-3 | 9:00-4:00 Rock and Roll Forever! Grades: 4-9 | 9:15-4:15 Early Bird Tuition: $576 (Ends May 15) Tuition: $640 (As of May 16) Space Pirates • Jul 22- Aug 9
A Summer Camp for Adults and Teens of all Abilities - Ages 14+ Early Bird Tuition: $225 (Ends May 15) Tuition: $250 (As of May 16)
Technical Theatre Camps
Creators of Theatre Magic! Props - Lights - Sound - Costumes Early Bird Tuition: $225 (Ends May 15) Tuition: $250 (As of May 16)
Join us on stage this summer! KazooCivic.com/Education
Our Volunteers Samiyah Smith Terra Smith Nancy Smoker Phil Smoker Kathy Smyser Nancy Snell William Snell Cindy Snyder DaVIS Snyder Gail Snyder Michael Sobel Jonathan Solonika RJ Soule’ Evie Spaans MaryAnn Spalsbury Oliver Sparling Quinn Spitz Rebekah Spitzner Todd Spratt Erwin St. Rose Kris Allemang Stahl Jacki Stahr Trevor Stefanick Gwen Stephan Sherri Stevens Courtney Stewart Ella Stewart Ivy Stewart Zoe Stewart Eilee Stob Carlee Stoker Mia Streeter Gail Stults Nolan Surach Cameron Swan Lucy Sytsma Max Sytsma Tara Sytsma Wendy Tarantino Maddy Tasker Amanda Taylor Kevin Taylor
Sarah Taylor David Termuhlen Ace Terrentine Melitta Terrintine Bob Terwilliger Patricia A Terwilliger Mary Teutsch Miriam Thomas Paris Thomas Ace Thompson Ginger Tiffany Grant Tiffany Maggie Timmer Laura Toweson Marissa Toweson Tony Toweson George Townsend Jenny Trout Kristin Tyrrell Mike Valk Taylor VanDam LouAnn VanDenBos Bryan VandenBosch Pamela S VandenBosch Melinda Vanderbilt Camille VanDien Laura VanOrman Diane Vasold-Trupiano Cindy Veenstra David Veenstra Josephine Velo Stephanie Velo Robert D. Vergeson Andora Volz Jared Volz Veda Volz Gari Voss Ethan Waldron Marlita Walker Meadow Walsh Rhapsody Walsh Ron Ware
Daniel Warren Kennedy Warren Kristin Warren Cody Watson Jan Watson Nicole Weber Pat Weiner Sharon Weissman Anna Weller Karen Wellman Jasmine Wesley Chrissy Westbury Fred Western Wendy Wheeler Jerome Whitley III Judy Wilcox Lisa Willcutt Candace Williams Jennifer Williams Kai “Ryan” Williams Makiyah Williams Scott Willingham Haley Willis Donna Willoughby Gary Willoughby Amy Wills Patricia Wills Paul Wills Chelsea Winkler Brandon T. Wolfgang Ava Wood Phoebe Workman Ben Wright Ryan Yacullo Jihan Ain Young Maggie Zahrai Ivy Zaroff Kenny Zelnis Lucia Zerilli Laura M. Zervic Angelica Zoch Ben Zylman
Our Benefactors As a not for profit organization, we are indebted to the generosity of our supporting foundations, businesses, organizations, families and friends. We wish to recognize those who have made contributions to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre through January 8, 2024, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.
Foundations
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Michigan Arts & Cultural Council National Endowment for the Arts Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation
Business and Organizations Angel ($10,000+) Wattles Family Foundation Director ($5,000-$9,999) Naomi Stucki Civic Theatre Fund Assistant Director ($2,499 - $4,999) Burdick-Thorne Foundation Tyler Little Family Foundation Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund Star ($1,000-$2,499) Miller-Davis Foundation
Supporting Player ($500-999) Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Albert and Geraldine Statler Fund Chorus Member ($250-$499) Hammond Foundation Patron (>$250) Douglas & Son Inc
✧ In Honor ✧
✧ In Memory ✧
IN HONOR OF STACY BARTEL Laura M. Zervic
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ACKER Nancy Acker
IN HONOR OF KILEE KING Jacqulyn King
IN MEMORY OF NICK CEKOLA Lorraine (Lori) Mosier
IN HONOR OF MARIE MCCOLLEY-KERSTETTER Ben Zylman
IN MEMORY OF JANA TIBBITTS Steve Tibbitts
IN HONOR OF EMMA MICHAEL Virginia Michael IN HONOR OF JASON PERNICE Ralph Pernice IN HONOR OF JOHN C. WATTLES Wattles Family Foundation
Our Benefactors Angel ($10,000+) Bryant Family Charitable Fund Producer ($5,000 +) Larry and Shannon Bell Charitable Fund Eugene Wu Director ($2,500 - $4,999) Arthur Nemitz Reed and Dawn Shilts Kristen Tyrrell Assistant Director ($1,000 - $2,499) Alfred Garcia Katie Perry Lund Caroline E. Robbins
Star ($500 - $999) Douglas and Sheila Baiers Robert Borsos Robyn Burlingham Geoffrey Grambau Carol Haenicke Charles Knappen III James Marquardt AnnMarie Miller Ralph Pernice Frederick and Celeste Statler Clifford W. Tallman Steve Tibbitts Phyllis M. Westerman Laura Zervic Ben Zylman
Supporting Player ($250 - $499) Jason Burke Linda and Geoff Clapp Theresa Crowell Joe Dill Dennis and Susan Hollar Gail Ledbetter Helen Osterwald Don and Ann Parfet Howard Potrude Bob and Pat Terwilliger Lee and Gerry Tregerman Ken and Jill Weyenberg Amy Wills
Our Benefactors Chorus Member ($100 - $249) Elizabeth Akehurst Mary Artis Benjamin Banner James and Marilyn Barney Donna Bishop Ms. Marilyn K. Breu Kathy Breyfogle Dan Coyne and Linda Stieve Deb Cronkite Betsie Crotty George Dunn Sue Grossman Jim and Bev Haas Kay Hanson Anne Henn Virginia Hessler D. James Heaton Waneta Hodges Judy Jolliffe Kathleen Kachniewicz Joseph Keithley Thomas and Celine Keizer Peter Kobrak Kristen Larson Sheila Lipsey Prudence McCabe Deb McMann Joyce McNally Barbara Menlen Linda and Joseph Mills Laurie Nic Sarah Nyenhuis Mary Oudsema David Overton Barbara Ann Page and Roger Prior
Russ Panico Frank and Lois Plaver Patricia Shiley Sandra Sims Thomas Small Donna Stoker Linda Teare Elaine Williams Patron ($1-99) Nancy Acker Anna Arredondo Mike Artis Lucie Audette Jennifer Aurand Richard Baker Joshua Balfour Jessica Ball Jane Barnes Noelia Barroso Roxanne Barry David Barry Linda Beckman Nick Behnke Kaya Bergeson Emily Bettencourt Laura Bielby Josiah Bildner Sally Bingham Polly Blowers George Boothe Stirling Boothe-Curcio Rick Bosch Tricia Bouma LaShon Braybrooks Bill and Ruth Breyfogle Joyce Brown Dewana Brown
Jessie Buehl Sherry Buiskool Braden Bush Joseph Caplis Phillip and Virginia Caruso Joshua Carver Heidi Cavanagh Paul and Aedin Clements Jordan onnor Janine Cotugno Pam Cowgill Michael Coyne Thomas Coyne Jeanne Craig Teresa Crumpton Rick Cummisford Jenifer Czach Judy D’Arcangelis Ruth Dare Cris Davis Janet DeBoer Richard Deisler Ross Draper Matthew Dunn Sidney Ellis Lois Ellis Nikki Elrod Renae Feldpausch D’arbra Fetzer Annabel Field Elaine Fluck Cynthia Foster Kandi Free Christopher Fucile Elizabeth Grow Kay Haas Sierra Hamilton Ron and Molly Hamilton Tobi Hanna-Davies
Our Benefactors Diane Hansen Scott Harmon Isabella Heroux Susan Hill Kathryn Hillenbrand Deborah Hindman Mary Holtapp Sofi Hudson Bryan Huey Eddie Jackson Mary Jasiak Ryan Jaworowski William Jones Sarah Jongeward Constance Juszczyk Shannon Kaufmann Kyle Kinder Jacqulyn King Kate Krueger Tina Kruger Sharon Lamson Nancy Lane Johnson Tessa Lang Kristen Larson R Vincent Lavieri Bonnie Lewis Barbara Ley Cara Lieurance Evelyn Lim Rachel Lobel Margaret Locke George Lohse Patrick Lynch Reeve Lynn-Hillman Julie Maher Harding’s Markets West Erin Marsh Amy Martin-Paavola Pamela Marx
Rev Mary Moran Cross Wesley Mauwa Madeleine Meisner Juliet Merillat Virginia Michael Jodi Michaels Jack Milito Lainey Montague Amy Morris Rolland Morse Lorraine (Lori) Mosier Micha Myers Elizabeth Nagler Gail Nelson Diana Nevala Roger and Patricia Newbauer Stephen and Ann Newell Marty Newman Matthew Nielsen Sarah Nyenhuis Jacob Oaster Alicia Ochoa Rachel Ogrin Jill Ongley Jodie Ostrowski Pat and John O’Toole Dawn Pantaleo Melissa Pasos Mary Peterson John Peterson Pam and Doug Phillips Tom Platte Joanna Pratt Mark Reid Molly Reilly Emory Richardson Anne Riopel Joan Romyak
David Ross Patrick Ryan Rhasheda Shepherd Sara Sherman Erika Shoemaker Kathryn Simpson Edward Smith Kathy and Bill Smyser Janet Snyder Norma Stancati Roseann Stevenson Courtney Stewart Cassidy Swinsick Marcene Telfer David Termuhlen Marissa Toweson Lucille Tramel Karen Trout Jonas Van Gelder Mary Van Tassel Colleen VanSickle Louise Voegtle Garyle Voss Bryce Wade Steven Ware Verne and Pam Waterman JoAnn Weitz Kimberly Whittaker Tracey Wicks Patrick Wisniewski Donald Wolfgang Ann Wright-Parsons Devon Yeider Nancy Zausner Isabelle Zegerius
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors Ben Zylman............................... President Sidney Ellis.........................Vice President Peter Hobson-Morse..................Secretary Kathy Breyfogle......................... Treasurer Asa Davis.....................................Member Lana Escamilla.............................Member Michael P. Martin.........................Member Russ Pianco.................................Member Bev Riley.....................................Member Rhaseda Shepherd......................Member
Foundation Board of Trustees Timothy Kilmartin............................ Chair Leah Walters............................. Vice Chair Catherine W. Perry.....................Secretary Stacy Caudill.............................. Treasurer Kathy Breyfogle...........................Member Sidney Ellis..................................Member Sandra Gagie ..............................Member James M. Marquardt....................Member Shaun Moskalik...........................Member Maggie Zahrai..............................Member
Board Member Emeriti Deborah Johnston Howard Kalleward Katie Miller Art Nemitz Karen Tudor Sally Williams
Staff
Laura M. Zervic............................................................................ Executive Director Anthony J. Hamilton......................................................................... Artistic Director Mike Artis............................................................................... Director of Volunteers Christopher Blades................................................. Audience Engagement Manager Steven Boysen..........................................................................................Custodian Ryan C. Burke................................................................................Scenic Carpenter Kim Chandler............................................................................ Box Office Associate Jamie Chapin................................................................................Properties Artisan Stacey Jaeger................................................................. Production Stage Manager Kathryn M. Jones........................................ Administrative Assistant - Carver Center Elaine Kauffman............................................................ Resident Costume Designer David Kyhn....................................................................... Resident Scenic Designer Christopher Lewis........................................................Resident Properties Manager Sydney Lewis........................ Senior Box Office Associate & Administrative Assistant Montana Major........................................................ Business and Finance Manager Delaney McKenzie.......................................................... Resident Lighting Designer AnnMarie Miller................................................. Director of Education and Outreach Jacob Miller...................................................................................Scenic Carpenter Phillip A. Miller............................................................................. Technical Director Deborah Mitchell.................................................. Graphic Designer/Photographer Jacob Myny.......................................................................Resident Sound Designer Carl Roberts..............................................................................Custodial Supervisor Jane Schuster .............................................................Marketing and Sales Director Sarah Sherman................................................................... Resident Teaching Artist Melita Terrentine-Wiener................... Front of House and Special Events Coordinator
Interns
Olivia Johnston.................................................................Stage Management Intern Angela Mammel....................................................................... Scenic Design Intern Raven Moore............................................................................ Sound Design Intern Justin Muse..............................................................................Scenic Design Intern George Townsend...................................................................Lighting Design Intern Camille Van Dien................................................................... Costume Design Intern
2023 T H HE E CIVIC 2024 K A L A M A Z O O C I V I C T H E AT R E
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