Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
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
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
2023 2024 C elebrating our 95 t H season K A L AM A Z O O C IVI C TH E A TR E THE C I V I C TH E Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre’s Production of www.KazooCivic.com Box Office: 269-343-1313
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
Director
Anthony J. Hamilton
Scenic Designer
David Kyhn
Costume Designer
Elaine Kauffman
Music Director
Theresa Williams-Johnson
Lighting Designer
George Townsend
Sound Designer
Jacob Myny
Technical Director
Phillip A. Miller
Choreographers
Ryan Singleton
Anthony J. Hamilton
Properties Master
Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager
Isaac Byler
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
Remember who you are…
It’s the circle of life; I made my stage debut in a Civic Youth Theatre Production over 20 years ago. In a true full circle moment, I am incredibly grateful to direct this (my first) CYT production, Disney’s The Lion King Jr. The cast, crew and designers have worked extremely hard to bring this timeless story to life. I am grateful to my creative dream-team: Theresa Williams-Johnson (Lady T) & (King) Ryan Singleton. We’ve experienced so much joy while putting the show together! It is that joy we intend to transfer to our audiences. Thank you for joining us. May our labor of love encourage you to keep moving forward, keep dreaming bigger and keep trusting in the great circle of life.
Peace ‘n Blessings,
Anthony J. Hamilton, Director (In Loving Memory of Bertha Barbee-McNeal)
Cast Understudy
Rafiki Paris Thomas* Courtney Gardner
Young Simba Micah Felton* Isaac Mitchell
Teen Simba Jahleel Fisher*
Young Nala Kaliyah Jackson* Lyla Savina*
Teen Nala Samiyah Smith* Abbie Halifax
Mufasa Desmond Mitchell Jack Leskowski
Scar Tony Boyd* Isaac Delgado
Zazu Lucy Mansberger Brady Cole*
Timon Spencer Duguay Chase Lynn
Pumbaa Oakley Martinek Dante’ Pankey Jr.*
Shenzi Courtney Gardner Jasmine Nash*
Banzaii Jack Leskowski Jacob Heystek*
Ed Brady Cole*
Sarabi Mahalia Reign Zoe Pankey*
Sarafina Makiyah Williams* Genesis Smith*
Lionesses, Taylor Bernardi, Isaac Delgado,
Hyenas, Courtney Gardner, Abbie Halifax
and Ensemble Annamarie Hickman*, Jacob Heystek*,
Chase Lynn, Isaac Mitchell, Jasmine Nash*,
Dante’ Pankey Jr.*, Zoe Pankey*, Mahalia Reign,
Lyla Savina*, Genesis Smith*, Makiyah Williams*
*Civic Debut
Musical Numbers
Circle of Life with Nants’ Ingonyama
Grasslands Chant
The Lioness Hunt
Just Can’t Wait to Be King
Be Prepared
They Live in You
The Stampede
The Mourning
Hakuna Matata
Shadowland
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
He Lives in You
Luau Hawaiian Treat
Finale
This performance will include water based haze.
Aisles must stay clear for performers during the performance.
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Acknowledgements
Adopt a Show Board Members - Lana Escamilla, Stacy Caudill
Katey Martinek for providing makeup
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.
Production Team
Director Anthony J. Hamilton
Music Director Theresa Williams-Johnson
Choreographers Ryan Singleton, Anthony J. Hamilton
Scenic Designer David Kyhn
Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman
Lighting Designer George Townsend
Sound Designer Jacob Myny
Technical Director Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager Isaac Byler
Assistant Director Kim Chandler
Assistant Stage Managers Nathan Heckman, Zoë Stewart
Stage Management Advisor Olivia Johnston
Asst. Scenic Designer Angela Mammel
Scenic Carpenters Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter David Kyhn
Scenic Artists Angela Mammel, Justin Muse
Assistant Sound Designer Raven Moore
Audio Engineer Jared Watson
Stitchers Isabella Bolden, Addie Gorden,
Camille Van Dien
Properties Artisan Jamie Chapin
Makeup Designer Katey Martinek
Photographer/Graphic Designer Deborah Mitchell
Videographer Katherine Mumma
Production Stage Manager Stacey Jaeger
Director of Volunteers Mike Artis
Artistic Director Anthony J. Hamilton
Executive Director Laura M. Zervic Crew
Floor Managers Nathan Heckman, Zoë Stewart
Light board Operator Veda Volz
A1 Operator Abby Newman
A2 Operators Mercedes Chandler-Williams, Molly Duffy
Wardrobe/Makeup Andora Volz, Ella Sabuda, Kaiya Bates, Ivy Stewart
Follow Spot Operators Aemilia Hillman, Joaquin Fisher, Jocelyn Hickman, Meadow Walsh, Tallulah Paavola, Viktor Rozmys
Playback Operators Elli Riley-Sprietzer (Music), Henri McGuire (Sound)
Front of House Crew Ace Terrentine, Casey Duguay,
Davick Marsh-Prelesnik, Geneviève McGuire, Rosa Scott
Taylor Bernardi (Ensemble)
Taylor is ecstatic to perform her eighth show. Her favorite role was Elsa (Frozen). When she’s not in rehearsal she enjoys participating in athletics, writing music, and spending time with her loved ones. Taylor would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her in everything she does.
Nicholas (Tony) Boyd (Scar)
Tony is thrilled to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include Hamilton, Lion King and The Greatest Showman. Tony loves being involved in theatre because it’s exciting. When not in rehearsal he likes to go to the gym, rock climb and play football. Tony would like to thank his family and friends for helping him with lines and music.
Brady Cole (Ed/Zazu u/s)
Brady feels honored to be cast in his first role performing at the Civic. As a regular patron of Civic shows and participant in Civic acting classes, he is now thrilled to debut on stage. Brady enjoys the challenge that musical theater brings because it combines acting, singing, and dancing. Plus, it is fun! When not in rehearsal, he enjoys playing all kinds of sports, hanging out with his family and friends, reading, and playing video games. Brady would like to thank his family for encouraging him to try new things and always being his biggest fans.
Isaac Delgado (Ensemble/Scar u/s)
Isaac is very happy to be performing as the understudy for Scar and in the ensemble for The Lion King Jr at the Civic. One of his favorite roles is Awk Awk from Nessie and the Loch Ness Monster. Isaac enjoys theatre because it is very fun, and the people are nice. When not in rehearsal he likes to listen to music and rollerblade. Issac would like to thank his family for being so supportive.
Spencer Duguay (Timon)
Spencer is a 7th grade student at Milwood Magnet School. Previous Civic Theatre credits include Big Fish (Young Will), Polkadots (Sky Square), Descendants (Doug). Other credits include Pippin at Western Michigan University (Theo) and the Crawlspace Comedy Youth Improv team, Thank You for Shopping at Meijer. Spencer also enjoys playing baseball at Milwood Little League, playing tennis, crocheting, and drawing. He can be seen this summer in the Farmers Alley Theatre production of School of Rock as Mason. He would like to thank his family for traveling to support him in everything he does, and he hopes that you enjoy the show.
Cast
Micah Felton (Young Simba)
Micah is excited to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite characters in the show include Pumba, Young Nala and the Lionesses. Micah loves being involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal he likes to sing, draw and talk. Micah would like to thank Tallulah, his mom, and his brothers and sisters for all the encouragement and support.
Courtney Gardner (Shenzi/Rafiki u/s)
Courtney is exhilarated to be performing in her fifth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Skipper (Madagascar Jr.), Bulda (Frozen Jr.), and Lily Polkadot (Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical). Courtney loves being involved in theater because shes feels liberated and allows her to step into another world. When not in rehearsal she likes to read, improv, and design clay bead bracelets. Courtney would like to thank her parents, grandparents, brother, friends, all her theatre family, Anthony, Ryan, Mrs. Johnson, and special thanks to Don Dillion for supporting her throughout her theatre journey and teaching valuable lessons along the way.
Mahalia Guidry (Sarabi/Ensemble)
Theater- trained, Mahalia Reign is an aspiring film and tv actor and singer based in southwest Michigan. She is proud to have been in several community theater productions such as Frozen Jr., The Piano Lessons, and Puffs. When she’s not onstage, she enjoys playing the piano, baking, and volunteering for her local community.
Abbie Halifax (Ensemble/Teen Nala u/s)
Abbie is thrilled to be performing in her second show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows (she hopes to play in) include Pride and Prejudice: A New Musical, She Loves Me, and Singin’ in the Rain. Abbie enjoys being involved in theater because how rewarding it is to see hard work pieced together. When not in rehearsal she likes to draw, read, and play French horn. Abbie would like to thank her parents for putting up with constant show chatter.
Jake Heystek (Ensemble/Banzaii u/s)
Jake is thrilled to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows are Our Troubles are Over, Madagascar, and Keeper of the Stories. Jake enjoys being involved in theater because it is fun, and he gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal he likes to build Legos, play video games, and jump on the trampoline. Jake would like to thank the directors for giving him this opportunity to perform with the Civic Youth Theater Program.
Cast
Annamarie Hickman (Ensemble)
Annamarie is thrilled to be in her first show at the Civic as an Ensemble member! Some of her past roles include Featured Dancer (Oklahoma!), Dana (Camp Rock: The Musical), and Irena Synkova (I Never Saw Another Butterfly). Annamarie enjoys doing theatre because she loves learning new choreography, but especially because of the people! When she’s not in a rehearsal or at dance classes, you can find her visiting new thrift stores, listening to lots of music, and cozying up to watch drama films. She’d like to give a shoutout to her voice teacher, Tricia Tetzlaff, for her support, but also to her parents, Kip and Jeanna, for their encouragement and love.
Jahleel Fisher (Teen Simba)
Jahleel is thrilled to be performing in his first show at the Civic as Teen Simba. Jahleel loves theatre because it makes him happy. When not in rehearsal, he likes to DJ, go fishing and be in nature. Jahleel would like to thank his family for supporting him.
Jack Leskowski (Banzaii/Mufasa u/s)
Jack Leskowski is super thrilled to be onstage for his ninth Civic show and his 23rd community production. Favorites include Elf (elf and angry boy in Macy’s), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Jeremy Potts), Matilda (Eric), Grease (Eugene), and Then There Was One (Clayhorn). When not onstage, Jack is all about coding, comedy, music, and playing the occasional sport. He’d like to thank his family and friends for their support and the Civic for sparking his love of performing. Jack is powered by hot chocolate, the color green, and one too many episodes of One Piece.
Chase Lynn (Ensemble/Timon u/s)
Chase Lynn is excited to be performing in his second show at the Civic. His first role was Nick Square (Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical). Chase is happy and excited about being involved in theater because he loves meeting new people, making new friends, and having fun. When not in rehearsal, he likes to play violin, read, and play video games. Chase would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to start theater and bringing him to rehearsal every day.
Lucy Mansberger (Zazu)
Lucy is delighted to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Big Bad, Camp Rock the Musical and Oliver! Jr. Lucy loves being involved in theater because she loves music and acting. When not in rehearsal she likes to cuddle her two dogs, play cello, and sing along to music. Lucy would like to thank her family for all their love, support, and goofy antics.
Cast
Oakley Martinek (Pumbaa)
Oakley is thrilled to be performing in her third show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Bruce (Matilda), Penelope (Polkadots), and Ensemble (Addams Family). Oakley enjoys being involved in theater because it’s a great way to meet people. When not in rehearsal Oakley likes to draw, crochet, and talk to friends. Oakley would like to thank her mom, her dad, and her brother for continuing to support her in theater.
Desmond Mitchell (Mufasa)
Desmond is exhilarated to be performing in The Lion King as his fifth show at The Civic Theatre! Some of his past shows include Disney’s Descendants as the security guard and ensemble, his high school production of High School Musical playing the role of Jason and being involved in two of The Civics Penguin Projects mentoring youth and young adults with special needs. Participating most recently in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats: Young Actors Edition. Desmond loves being in the theatre community because he loves growing with a group of people from different backgrounds to create a beautiful show that inspires others. When not in rehearsal he likes to play with his two dogs and being outside. Desmond would like to thank his family for coming to all his shows, and always giving their support with his busy schedule.
Isaac Mitchell (Ensemble/Young Simba u/s)
Isaac is excited to be the understudy for Young Simba and a member of the ensemble in the Lion King Jr. at the Civic! Some of his favorite shows he’s performed in were School House Rock and he was in the crew of Disney’s Descendants as an usher. Isaac enjoys being involved in theater because he gets to meet new people while learning new songs and dances. When not in rehearsal, Isaac likes to chill with friends, play video games and ride his longboard. Isaac would like to thank his parents and siblings for always supporting him.
Lyla Savina (Ensemble/Young Nala u/s
Lyla is thrilled to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite plays and musicals that have inspired her include Hamilton and Hades-town. Lyla loves theater because it’s fun and she gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal she likes to read, go on walks, and play video games. Lyla would like to thank Mike Savina and Katie Thomsen for being with her every step of the way.
Cast
Cast
Genesis Smith (Ensemble/Sarafina u/s)
Genesis is excited to be making her Civic debut in The Lion King Jr. Genesis loves being involved in theatre because it’s a fun experience. In the show, Genesis loves young Nala, young Simba and Timon. When not in rehearsal she loves to paint, sing, and write. Genesis would like to thank everyone for attending the show!
Samiyah Smith (Teen Nala)
Samiyah is thrilled to be performing with such an amazing cast in her first show at the Civic and fourth show overall. Besides this show Samiyah has been in High School Musical and Once on This Island. When she is not onstage she enjoys cooking, singing, and working with children at her daycare. Samiyah would like to thank her mom, her grandparents, and the rest of her family for always supporting her in the things she’s pursued and being her backbone.
Paris Thomas (Rafiki)
Paris is excited to be participating in her first show at the Civic as Rafiki. She is currently a senior in high school and loves musical theater. In her free time, Paris enjoys song writing, hanging with her dog Bruno, and cooking. She would like to thank her family, directors, and cast mates for giving her endless support!
Makiyah Williams (Sarafina/Ensemble)
Makiyah is excited to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include The Lion King, Once On This Island and The Lightning Thief. Makiyah loves being involved in theatre because of the experience on stage. When not in rehearsals she likes to dance, sing and sleep. Makiyah would like to thank her family and friends for their rides, support and encouraging words.
Crew
Kaiya Bates
Kaiya is excited to be on the wardrobe and makeup crew in her fourth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Polkadots, and All of Us. Kaiya enjoys being involved in theater because she has met a ton of good friends from it. When not in rehearsal she likes to play board games, paint, and go camping. Kaiya would like to thank her parents for making sure I can always get to rehearsals.
Mercedes Chandler-Williams
Mercedes is excited to be in involved in A2 in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows Sound Of Music, Polkadots and Puffs. Mercedes enjoys being involved in theatre because it’s interesting! When not in rehearsal she likes to hang with friends and family and watch TV. Mercedes would like to thank her mom for encouraging her to do this.
Molly Duffy
Molly is thrilled to be a member of the crew in her 6th show at the Civic. Some of her favorite past shows include Puffs, All of Us and Cats. Molly loves to be involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal she likes to read, listen to music and cook. Molly would like to thank Meadow and her mom for supporting her.
Joaquin Fisher
Joaquin is thrilled to be a crew member in his first show at the Civic. His favorite crew placement is the spotlight. Joaquin enjoys being in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal, Jaoquin likes to play basketball, watch anime, sleep and hangout with friends. Joaquin would like to thank Kandace for giving him the opportunity to do this.
Jocelyn Hickman
Jocelyn is excited to be a crew member in her first show at the Civic as a spotlight operator. She has performed as Clara in the Nutcracker at Tye Chua Dance; as well as many other dance roles in the past. Jocelyn likes being involved in theater arts because it is fun and exciting to be a part of a production when it all comes together. She also likes meeting new people. When not in rehearsal, Jocelyn likes to sing, dance ballet and tap, act, paint, draw and play with her pet kitten, Sabina. Jocelyn would like to thank her family for supporting her; especially her parents Jeanna and Kip Hickman and her sisters Annamarie and her twin sister Evelyn, for encouraging her to try new experiences.
Abby Newman
Abby is excited to be a member of crew in his third show at the Civic. Some of Abby’s favorite crew assignments include sound on Cats. Abby enjoys being involved in theatre because it’s fun to meet people. When not in rehearsal, Abby likes to play video games, play with his dog and hang out. Abby would like to thank his family and friends for letting him do this.
Elli Riley-Spreitzer
Elli is excited to be a crew member in their fourth show at the Civic. Some of their favorite shows include, The Lion King Jr. And Puffs. Elli loves being a part of the theatre because they love to see how the shows come together. When not in rehearsal, Elli likes to write poetry, sew and draw. Elli would like to thank the adult guides on The Lion King Jr for all of their help and support in this show.
Ella Sabuda
Ella is excited to be on the makeup and wardrobe crew in her third show at the Civic. Some of her favorite crew assignments have been Polkadots and Cats makeup crew. Ella loves being involved in theatre because it’s a passion of hers! When not in rehearsal she likes to sing, write and try new hobbies. Ella would like to thank her family and friends for being there for her (and being very awesome!)
Crew
Crew
Ivy Stewart
Ivy is really excited to be in the Wardrobe Crew for Lion King Jr.! Ivy was last seen on the Civic stage as Lou and Bella in All Of Us; prior to that she enjoyed working as Playback Operator for Puffs and a Paint Crew member for Polkadots. Ivy enjoys being involved in theater because she can imagine “all these different people and different worlds”. At home, Ivy likes to read, color, swim, and be outside. She would like to thank the Civic staff for the opportunity to be involved in great shows, and her family for their support.
Zoe Stewart
Zoe is very pleased to be acting as ASM again for her 7th show with the Civic! Some of her favorite crew gigs include A2 for All of Us, Wardrobe for Puffs, and Assistant Stage Manager for Polkadots. Zoe enjoys being a Civic crew member because she hopes to one day pursue Theater Tech as a career. When she’s not hanging out backstage, Zoe loves to read, play video games, play percussion, and listen to music. She wants to thank the Civic staff for all the great opportunities, and the people in her life that support her interests.
Tallulah Paavola
Tallulah Paavola is ecstatic to be a member of crew on her fourth Civic production. Spotlight is her favorite crew assignment, and she’s thrilled to be reprising that role and to be seeing old friends and making new ones. When not in rehearsal, Tallulah loves dancing ballet, listening to music, drawing and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank her parents for their chauffeuring services and the Civic staff for the fun and educational opportunities they have given her in each show.
Meadow Walsh
Meadow is excited to be a follow-spot operator in her 7th show at the Civic. Some of her favorite memories include being a mentor for Cats and Rainbow Fish, set crew for Polkadots, sound for Puffs, and lights for All of Us. Meadow loves theater because of the friendships she’s made. When not in rehearsal, Meadow likes to play volleyball, spend time with her friends, and participate in dog training with her dog Dobby. Meadow would like to thank her family and her friends, especially Isabel, for supporting her.
The Civic Production Team
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.
Jamie Chapin (Properties Artisan)
Jamie graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Entertainment Design & Technology. They have worked with Cedar Point: Live Entertainment (2022) and the Opera Theatre of St. Louis (2023) since graduation. Some of their favorite hobbies are crocheting, drawing, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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 (Stage 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.
Angela Mammel (Scenic Design Intern)
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!
Elaine Kauffman (Costume Designer)
Elaine first joined the Civic staff in 1998 as our Costume Designer. She left to create her own custom clothing design business, Elaine K Designs which she has run for the past 18 years. She returned to the Civic as Costume Designer in 2018. She graduated from WMU with a degree in Fashion Design and has over 25 years of professional costume design working at almost every theatre in the Kalamazoo area including the Barn
The Civic Production Team
Theatre, 3-D Touring Productions, WMU Dance Dept., WMU Opera, Kalamazoo College Theatre Dept., Farmers Alley Theatre and many other freelance costume design projects. One of her favorite costuming experiences was creating the “creature costume” for a horror movie filmed in Kalamazoo. Outside of the theatre, Elaine enjoys the art of cheese making!
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.
Delaney McKenzie (Lighting 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.
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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Sensory Assistance, Stim tools, noise reduction headphones, and weighted blankets are available in our box office upon request
Sensory Friendly Performances, with relaxed spaces, and environmental modifications are available for some youth friendly productions. Check calendar or contact the box office for performance dates.
Hearing Loop, also known as T-Coil system available in all our theatres.
Service Animals receive complimentary seating
The Civic Production Team
Raven Moore (Sound Design Intern)
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!
Justin Muse (Scenic Design Intern)
Justin is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a BFA in Theater Design and Production. He is excited to be joining the Civic team as an intern for the 2022-23 season. Past designs include Radium Girls, Bare: A pop Opera, and Don Pasquale.
Anthony J. Hamilton (Artistic Director)
Anthony is serving his inaugural year as Artistic Director of the Kalamazoo Civic. He previously worked as Visiting Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College where he directed Next to Normal and Guest Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University where he directed Into the Woods & Intimate Apparel. Previous directing credits at the Civic include: Barbecue, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Once on this Island, 1940s Radio Hour, The Piano Lesson, Newsies, and A Raisin in the Sun. Hamilton received a B.A.from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A.
from Florida State University/ Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.
David Kyhn (Scenic Artist)
David has served on the Civic s staff since the summer of 2000. Over that time, it has been his pleasure to work with the Civic’s passionate volunteers and the skillful, dedicated staff. He has especially enjoyed mentoring and learning from so many bright interns at the beginning of their careers. The Civic has provided countless opportunities for him to grow as an artist, exploring new ideas, technologies, and aesthetics, and he looks forward to future wonder and discovery with the vibrant Civic community.
George Townsend (Lighting Design Intern)
George is a graduate of Adrian College in Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Theatre. Some notable appearances include lighting musicals such as A New Brain and Western Civilization: Abridged as well as acting in Tartuffe and Silent Sky.
Camille Van Dien (Costume Design Intern)
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.
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Western
Tyson Andrews
Isabella Aowyyen
Hazel Arguslan
Anna Arredondo
Mike Artis
Susan Artis
Katie Ault
Sarah Michelle Ault
Tori Austin
Samantha Avery
Emily Awe
Logan Awe
Kailynn Bachman
Andrew Bahrou
Reuben Bahrou
Sabine Bahrou
Tammy Bailey
Kenneth Baker
Susan Baker
Gabrielle Balanda
Chloe Ball
Karmen Ball
Ardith Ballard
Leslie Ballard-Baux
Eli Bancroft
Linda Bangel
Lilly Banks
Terese Banner
Skyelinn Barber
Luis Raziel Barbosa
Scarlett Bareither
Cindy Barres
Noelia Barroso
Stacy Bartell
Harper Bates
Kaiya Bates
Kate Bates
Brooke Batsie
Brian E Bay
Brian R Bay
Martha Bay
Ashley Beach
Lori Beason
Delaney Becker
Allison Benes
Chuck Bentley
Alex Berezowsky
Emily Berezowsky
Max Berezowsky
Taras Berezowsky
Kaya Bergeson
Taylor Bernardi
Briana Berning
Nadya Beyar
Naveen Bhatt
Johanna Bildner
Josiah Bildner
Stefani Bishop
Glenn Black
Christopher Blades
Greenleigh Blankenship
Addison Bohne
Xavier Bolden
Zoe Bolden
Philip Borkholder
Amanda Botsko-Wilson
Ariel Botsko-Wilson
Louise Bower
Rhiannon Bower
Ronald Bower
E’Dric Boyd
Nicholas L. Boyd
Tony Boyd
Steven Boysen
Lisa Brannan
Caleb Braybrooks
Kathy Breyfogle
Rachel Bridgmon
Suzanne Briner
Jacklyn Brinkman
Phoebe Brosnan
Savannah Brosnan
Emilia Brown
Nate Brown
Jordan Bruner
Ondrea Brussee
Peter Bryant
Ryan Burke
McKenna Burlingham
Robyn Burlingham
Jake Burrell
Judy Burtless-Buttery
Guiliana Bush
Isaac Byler
Jason Byler
Our Volunteers
Penny Cadwell
Anna Cafagna
Cecilia Cameron
Eloise Cameron
Lucas Campbell
Heather Campsmith
Danette Carpenter-Littel
Natalia Carvalho-Pinto
Candace Carvelho-Pinto
Jackson Cavalli
Josh Cavalli
Kristina Cavalli
Joan Cavanaugh
Lorelai Chambers
Kim Chandler
Mercedes Chandler-
Williams
Beth Cheeseman
Timmy Cheeseman
Patti Chen
Tom Chen
Paula Chomis
Scarlett Christensen
Elva Clayborn
Alex Cole
Annibelle Cole
Brady Cole
Caelyn Cole
Madison Cole
Morgan Cole
Riley Cole
Sedona Coleman
Rhonda Coleman
Collins
Laurel Elisabeth
Connolly
Lynn Contos
Grace Cook
Tammy Cooper
Jackie Corak
Ariel Corniel
Gwen Cortright
Janine Cotugno
Fiona Councell
Anna Cox
Dan Coyne
Eliza Crouse
Navaeh Cruz
Ian Cummisford
Emma Curley
Sophia Curley
Mitchell Curtiss
Shari Curtiss
Steve Curtiss
Kristine Damveld
Melissa Dancy
Hameed Daranijon
Dietrich Davidson
Asa Davis
Chloe Davis
Denise Davis
Julie Davis
Julie Davis
Julie Davis
Oscar Davis
Sandra Davis
Bryan Day
Estelle Day
Aubrey Debone
Chuck DeBone
Evelyn DeBone
Jamie Debone
Nathan DeCoux
Isabella DeDoes
Andrew DeGraves
Charlie DeGraves
Suzanne DeGraves
Isaac Delgado
Dawn Deluca
Isaac Deluca
Laura DeMerell
Kristin DeMeritt
Brooke Demmond
Jennifer Demmond
Mila Gray DeMonburn
Denise DeVoll
Ricky DeVore
Linda Dickey
Andrew Dixon
Cabe Dobson
Kevin Dodd
Dakota Doster
Kate Duffy
Molly Duffy
Riley Duffy
Brian Duguay
Carter Duguay
Casey Duguay
Dylan Duguay
Emily Duguay
Spencer Duguay
Ron Dundon
Jessie Duniphin
Liz Dykhouse
Laela Eagan
Elvin E. East
Jillian East
Dixie Edwards
Joni R. Edwards
Merinda Edwards
Pyper Eichorn
Kim Elliott
Sidney Ellis
Mahalia Emory-Guidry
Molly Endres
Patricia Erwin
Wednesday Erwine
Renae C. Feldpausch
Micah Felton
Leandro Filiputti
Our Volunteers
Joaquin Fisher
Jahleel Fisher
Diane Foghino
Cindy Foster
Sheena Foster
Larry Foster-Goodrich
Addy Foster-Morris
Pluto Foucher
Aeris Francosky
Alyssa Frank
Kendra Fritz
Amberlynn Frizzle
Daniel Fucile
Erin Furr
Willow Furr
Wren Furr
Elsie Gale
August Ryan Gallagher
Courtney Gardner
Keysha Gardner
Jessie Gates
Madison Gates
Scott Gates
Chloe Gawthrop
Alexis Gest
Vincent Giannecchini
Wesley Gibbs
Zoe Gibbs
Nina Gillett
Lily Gillett-Skinner
Juli Ginn
Traci Glasscock
Val Glasscock
Mike Glista
Linnea Gogan
Ari Goggins
Brenda Gonyer
Joshua Gonyer
Justin Goodrich
Paula 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
Ava Hall
Mei Hallett
Anna Halsey
Brittany Halsey
Our Volunteers
Anthony J. Hamilton
Jane Hammond
Ashley Hansen
Aubrey Hansen
Libby Hardesty
Sydney Harrison
Donald R Hart
Gwene’e Hart
Zoe Hart
Katherine HarteDeCoux
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 Hermann-
Wilmarth
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
Our Volunteers
Jane Howela
Bryan Huey
Theodore Huff
Anastasia Hughson
Daniel “Satch”
Huizinga
Emily Meagan Hunt
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
Clara Kim
Talia Kinkela
Alexa Klapp
Lexi Rae Klapp
Ish Klein
Atis Kleinbergers
Elsie Kling
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
Allison Lay
Henry Lee
Isaiah Lee
Thadeus Lendzion
Amy Leskowski
Our Volunteers
Dennis Leskowski
Jack Leskowski
Sydney Leskowski
Trevor Leskowski
Rene’e Leslie
Ryder Leslie
Milan Levy
Christopher Lewis
Sydney Lewis
Alicia Lindsay
Jenn Lindsay
Danette Littel
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
Peter Konrad McKay
Delaney McKenzie
Sophia McKinnon
Brendan McMullin
Christopher Sean
McMullin
Stephanie Bargo Measzros
Our Volunteers
Erika Measzros
Arianna Mehring
Olivia Meisner
Barbara Mendoza
Evie Meskin
Ross Meskin
Haley Meskin
Disco Messamore
Emma Metheany
Michelle Michael
Bernice Mickelson
Bernice Mike
Katerina Mike
Katerina Mikhailova
AnnMarie Mikhailova, Jr.
Eleanor Miller
Genevieve Miller
Jacob Miller
Medeline Miller
Nancy S. Miller
Philip A. Miller
Zaynee Miller
Adaline Miller
Katherine Mills
Barbara Mills
Deborah Minar
Desmond Mitchell
Isaac Mitchell
Tori Jo Mitchell
Alan Mitchell
Rick Moerdyk
McKinley Moll
Alexander James
Montanye
Braylin Moore
Carolyn Moore
Deneshia Moore
Raven Moore
Yuri Moore
Dusti Moore
Dustin Morton
Danielle Morton D.C.
Ellie Mott
Addison Mott
Brenda Mouly
Camryn Mouly
Justin Moxley
Bella Mueller
Emma Muse
Jonah Myers
Micha E. Myers
Michael Myers
Shannon Myers
Jaycee Myers
Lucia Myers
Camryn Myner
Brendan Myner
Jacob Myny
Aria Nahavandi
Elizabeth Nahavandi
Nora Napolitan
Jasmine Nash
Amy Naugle
Michael Naugle
Bjorn Nelson
Danial Newlon
Our Volunteers
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
Tallulah Paavole
Russ Panico
Donovan Pankey
Zoe Pankey
Dante Pankey Jr
Ashley Patti
Shari Pearce
Lindsey Pennell
Joel Pennington
Lauren Peot
Alexia Perry
Brea Persing
Emma Peterman
Kaiden Peugeot
Emily Piellusch
Maggie Piellusch
Robert Piellusch
Josette Pierre-Antoine
Joey Pilckett
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
Elli Riley-Spreitzer
Elisa Rios
Carl Roberts
Our Volunteers
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
Lyla Saulino
Charlie Saulino
Gwen Savina
Claire Scheenstra
Victoria Schoen
Isabel Schoenheit
Paige Schomisch
Kristine Schram
Ashton Schubert
Dale Schuster
Jane Schuster
Matthew Schuster
Mike Scorzo
Sarah Scorzo
Trevor Scorzo
Gordon Scott
Rosa Scott
Serenity Scott
Kimberly Searing
Rick Searing
Kimberly Seeley
Lexy Seelye
Isabel Segura
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
Rebekah Shiflea
Lynn Shilts
Dawn Shilts
Our Volunteers
Reed Shoemaker
Erika Shoemaker
Kylie Sholander
Paige Sholander
Max Sikkema
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
Lucas Smith
Mary Smith
Morgan Smith
Nancy Smith
Randy Smith
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
Kyle Sparks
Oliver Sparling
Quinn Spitz
Rebekah Spitzner
Todd Spitzner
Erwin Spratt
Kris Allemang St. Rose
Jacki Stahl
Trevor Stahr
Gwen Stefanick
Sherri Stephan
Courtney Stevens
Ella Stewart
Ivy Stewart
Zoe Stewart
Eilee Stewart
Carlee Stob
Mila Stoker
Gail Streeter
Nolan Stults
Our Volunteers
Cameron Surach
Nolan Surach
Lucy Swan
Max Sytsma
Tara Sytsma
Sarah 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
Lauren Tompkins
Laura Toweson
Marissa Toweson
Tony Toweson
George Townsend
Jenny Trout
Kristin Tyrrell
Mike Valk
Taylor VanDam
Orion Vandenberg
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
Madison Vogel
Andora Volz
Jared Volz
Veda Volz
Gari Voss
Mitch Voss
Ethan Waldron
Marlita Walker
Meadow Walsh
Rhapsody Walsh
Ron Ware
Daniel Warren
Kennedy Warren
Kristin Warren
Cassie Watkins
Cody Watson
Jan Watson
Nicole Weber
Pat Weiner
Sharon Weissman
Anna Weller
Karen Wellman
Jasmine Wesley
Chrissy Westbury
Fred Western
Wendy Wheeler
Ryan 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
Izzy Zegerius
Kenny Zelnis
Lucia Zerilli
Laura M. Zervic
Natalie Zettlemoyer
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 recognizethose who have made contributions to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre through March 4, 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
Dominic and Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts
Director ($5,000-$7,499)
Naomi Stucki Civic Theatre Fund
Peregrine-Huff Foundation
Assistant Director ($2,500 - $4,999)
Burdick-Thorne Foundation
Tyler Little Family Foundation
Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund
Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation
Star ($1,000-$2,499)
Miller-Davis Foundation
Supporting Player ($500-999)
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Albert and Geraldine Statler Fund
The Carol Haenicke Charitable Fund
Chorus Member ($250-$499)
Hammond Foundation Patron (>$250)
Douglas & Son Inc Fetzer Institute
In support of The Penguin Project
Our Benefactors
Angel ($10,000+)
Bryant Family Charitable Fund
Producer ($5,000 - $7,499)
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)
Sandra Gagie
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
Margaret McNish Mosby
AnnMarie Miller
Ralph Pernice
Frederick and Celeste Statler
Preston and Staci Stech
Kathryn and Bradley Sullivan
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
Bev Riley
Linda and Larry Steck
Bob and Pat Terwilliger
Lee and Gerry Tregerman
William E. Urfer
Ken and Jill Weyenberg
Amy Wills
IN HONOR OF MIKE ARTIS
Donna Lambert
IN HONOR OF STACY BARTEL
Laura M. Zervic
IN HONOR OF KILEE KING
Jacqulyn King
IN HONOR OF MARIE
MCCOLLEY-KERSTETTER
Ben Zylman
IN HONOR OF EMMA MICHAEL
Virginia Michael
IN HONOR OF JASON PERNICE
Ralph Pernice
IN HONOR OF JOHN C. WATTLES
Wattles Family Foundation
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ACKER
Nancy Acker
IN MEMORY OF CYNTHIA STECH
Preston and Staci Stech
IN MEMORY OF NICK CEKOLA
Lorraine (Lori) Mosier
IN MEMORY OF JANA TIBBITTS
Steve Tibbitts
IN MEMORY OF CATHIE WEIR
Bev Riley
✧
✧ In Honor
✧ In Memory ✧
Our Benefactors
Chorus Member ($100 - $249)
Elizabeth Akehurst
Mary Artis
Benjamin Banner
James and Marilyn
Barney
Donna Bishop
Ms. Marilyn K. Breu
Kathy Breyfogle
Dr Frank J Cody
Dan Coyne and Linda
Stieve
Deb Cronkite
Betsie Crotty
George Dunn
Sue Grossman
Jim and Bev Haas
Kay Hanson
Anne Henn
Virginia Hessler
Colette Heusinkveld
D. James Heaton
Waneta Hodges
Judy Jolliffe
Kathleen Kachniewicz
Joseph Keithley
Mary Klenow
Thomas and Celine
Keizer
Peter Kobrak
Kristen Larson
Sheila Lipsey
Prudence McCabe
Elizabeth McKenna
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
Michael Pawlick
Frank and Lois Plaver
Drs. Cynthia and Gary
Ruoff
Patricia Shiley
Sandra Sims
Thomas Small
Donna Stoker
Linda Teare
Elaine Williams
Patron ($1-99)
Nancy Acker
Kenya Alexander
Nicholas Allen
Jason Anderson
Anna Arredondo
Mike Artis
Lucie Audette
Michelle AudetteBauman
Jennifer Aurand
Daniel Bair
Richard Baker
Joshua Balfour
Doris Balgoyen
Jessica Ball
Cynthia Baransky
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
Lori Brouse
Joyce Brown
Dewana Brown
Matthew Budrow
Jessie Buehl
Jonathan Buffenbarger
Sherry Buiskool
Braden Bush
Joseph Caplis
Phillip and Virginia
Caruso
Joshua Carver
Christine Castle
Heidi Cavanagh
Paul and Aedin
Clements
Jordan Connor
Janine Cotugno
Janice Cox
Pam Cowgill
Jennifer Coyle
Our Benefactors
Patron ($1-99)
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
Sairi Elliott
Sidney Ellis
Lois Ellis
Nikki Elrod
Lana Escamilla
Renae Feldpausch
D’arbra Fetzer
Annabel Field
Mary Lou Fleckenstein
Elaine Fluck
Cynthia Foster
Kandi Free
Amy Fritz
Christopher Fucile
Nara Garber
Elizabeth Grow
Kay Haas
Susan Haasch
Jorgene Hallett
Sierra Hamilton
Ron and Molly Hamilton
Tobi Hanna-Davies
Diane Hansen
Scott Harmon
Karen Hassler
Adrienne Heidema
Isabella Heroux
Susan Hill
Kathryn Hillenbrand
Deborah Hindman
Mary Holtapp
Sofi Hudson
Bryan Huey
George Isaac
Eddie Jackson
Mary Jasiak
Ryan Jaworowski
William Jones
Sarah Jongeward
Constance Juszczyk
Amelia Katanski
Shannon Kaufmann
Mary Keane
Kyle Kinder
Jacqulyn King
Kate Krueger
Tina Kruger
Donna Lambert
Sharon Lamson
Nancy Lane Johnson
Tessa Lang
Kristen Larson
Kristin Lauria
R Vincent Lavieri
Bonnie Lewis
Barbara Ley
Cara Lieurance
Evelyn Lim
Rachel Lobel
Margaret Locke
George Lohse
Patrick Lynch
Reeve Lynn-Hillman
Julie Maher
Nancy Mansberger
Harding’s Markets West
Erin Marsh
Amy Martin-Paavola
Pamela Marx
Rev Mary Moran Cross
Wesley Mauwa
Madeleine Meisner
Juliet Merillat
Emma Michael
Virginia Michael
Jodi Michaels
Jack Milito
John Scott Miller
Lainey Montague
Amy Morris
Rolland Morse
Lorraine (Lori) Mosier
Ann Musser
Micha E. 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
Our Benefactors
Patron ($1-99)
Rachel Ogrin
Travis Olsen
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
Robert Reber
Mark Reid
Molly Reilly
Emory Richardson
Anne Riopel
Joan Romyak
David Ross
Kerri Rosenbaum
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
Stephen and Laura
Vessey
Louise Voegtle
Garyle Voss
Bryce Wade
Steven Ware
Verne and Pam Waterman
Katherine Webb
JoAnn Weitz
Kimberly Whittaker
Tracey Wicks
Gary and Donna
Willloughby
Beverly Wilson
Patrick Wisniewski
Brandon Wolfgang
Donald Wolfgang
Ann Wright-Parsons
Alena Wurster
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
Kelly Higgins ................................................................. Marketing Assistant
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
Addie Gorden............................................................ Costume Design Intern
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
BIG FISH
Sept. 15-Oct.1, 2023
ALL OF US: A CELEBRATION OF BIPOC VOICES
Oct. 6-15, 2023
WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?
Oct. 27-Nov. 5, 2023
BARBECUE
Nov. 10-19, 2023
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Nov. 24 - Dec. 17, 2023
THE LION IN WINTER
Jan. 12-28, 2024
CATS: YOUNG ACTORS EDITION
Jan. 26-Feb. 4, 2024
IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
Feb. 16-25, 2024
THE 39 STEPS
March 8-17, 2024
FOREVER PLAID
April 5-21, 2024
DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR.
April 19-28, 2024
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
May 3-19, 2024
