24-25 Kalamazoo Civc Theatre - Press Start - A New Children's Musical
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s Penguin Project production of
Music & Lyrics by Denver Casado Book by Denver Casado & Brian Dawson
PRESS START! is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com)
Director
AnnMarie Miller
Music Director
Sarah Aiello
Choreographer
Emma Michael
Mentor Coordinator
Jeannine Jones
Scenic Designer, Projection Designer
Justin Muse
Costume Designer
Elaine Kauffman
Lighting Designer
Delaney McKenzie
Sound Designer
Emma Pegouske
Technical Director
Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master
Christopher Lewis
Jeannine, Sarah, AnnMarie, and Emma
A Note from the Creative Team
Welcome to Press Start! Today, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a vibrant video game universe where heroes, sidekicks, villains—and even the audience—work together to save the day. Throughout our journey, we explore the true meaning of heroism—discovering that it lies in helping others, facing challenges, and spreading kindness along the way.
This story is brought to life by our incredible Penguin Project company consisting of actors, mentors, crew, and designers—each contributing their own unique talents to this production. Together, they’ve shown us the power of inclusion, collaboration, and celebrating individual strengths. Behind the scenes, actors are embracing challenges with courage and mentors are supporting their partners with care. Our production team has crafted an imaginative, pixelated world designed with accessibility in mind and our crew is seamlessly working together to make theatre magic happen. These everyday heroes remind us that we all have the power to make a difference.
We hope Press Start inspires you to discover your own inner hero and that you leave the theatre today with a happy heart. Thank you for joining us on this wonderful adventure!
With Love, AnnMarie, Emma, Jeannine, and Sarah
HEROES
John Elway ......................................................................... Brandon Wolfgang
Karate Girl
Ryleigh Simpson, M: Jane Hammond
Marco the Plumber................................... Daniel Fucile, M: Reuben Bahrou
Crew Sub ........................................................................................... Alan Moerdyk
Meet the Cast
Tori Austin
Tori is so excited to be performing in her 3rd show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Annie, Guys and Dolls, Wicked, and Les Miserables. Tori enjoys being involved in theater because she loves to make new friends, sing, and dance. When not in rehearsals she likes to sing loudly on her microphone in her bedroom, play her keyboard, and spend time with her family. Tori would like to thank family and friends for all of their time and encouragement.
Courtney Balcom
Courtney Balcom has participated in two previous Penguin Project Productions: Schoolhouse Rock (as Interplanet Janet) and Rainbow Fish (as Starfish). She enjoys acting on stage because it allows her to experience being different characters and how they might feel. Her hobbies include singing, discovering new music, going to plays and musicals, and hanging out with friends. She hopes to continue to explore more opportunities to sing, dance, and act. She is thankful for Jesus, Mom and Dad, and the amazing teachers and directors at the Civic, who help make it possible for her to perform.
Brooke Batsie
Brooke is so excited to be a mentor in Press Start. She has done many productions in the past with the Civic and Mattawan Theatre Department, and some of her favorite roles include: Miss Hannigan in Annie, Young Elsa in Frozen, and Beth in Miss Beth. When not performing she enjoys cheerleading and hanging out with friends. Brooke would like to thank her family and her best friend for always giving her the support she needs.
Reuben Bahrou
Reuben is ecstatic to be performing in their second production at the Civic. Some of their favorite roles include Bloat in Finding Nemo for their Civic premiere, and Friar Tuck, Peasant, and Guard in the Very UnMerry Adventures of Robin Hood in the Kindleberger Summer Festival for the Performing Arts Youth Production. Reuben appreciates being involved in theater because portraying other people is fun. They also like to code, play Magic the Gathering, and ride their bike when not in rehearsal. Reuben would like to thank their family for supporting them in all they do.
Meet the Cast
Timmy Cheeseman
Timmy is excited to be performing in his fourth show at the Civic. Some of Timmy’s favorite shows include Cats, Rainbow Fish, and Schoolhouse Rock. Timmy loves theatre because it’s fun! When not in rehearsals Timmy likes to watch movies and play video games. He would like to thank the directors for teaching him to dance and sing! Timmy enjoys being a part of the cast and for making new friends. And extra thanks to his mentor Wesley for help learning his lines.
Sedona Coleman
Sedona is thrilled to be a part of her second show at the Civic! Her most recent role was Irene/Kathryn (Understudy) in Radium Girls. She graduated from Kalamazoo College with a degree in theatre arts and psychology, and is incredibly grateful to her theatre professors & peers. She is passionate about accessible theatre and advocacy within the arts, and works both as a behavior technician and a bartender. She would like to give a huge thank you to her friends, family, & the Harvey's crew for their love & support!
Grace D'Arcangelis
Grace D'Arcangelis, sophomore at Kalamazoo Central High School, is excited to be in her first on-stage performance and first production at the Civic Theatre! When she is not rehearsing, Grace enjoys drawing, reading, and socializing with her friends. Grace thanks her family, directors and mentors, cast members, friends, teachers, and therapists for their support. Press Start! is so much fun! Square Builder Eve is such a fun part to play! Riveting, truly riveting!
Jane Hammond
Jane is So happy to be doing Penguin Project again in her third show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include barnacle from penguin project. Jane LOVES being involved in theater because it is a new experience each time. When not in rehearsal she likes to read, watch TV, and hang out with friends. Jane would like to thank her Dad (Phil), her mom (Kristin), and her brother (William) for always supporting her throughout everything she wants to try and do.
Meet the Cast
Abbie Halifax
Abbie is excited to be participating in her third show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Singin’ in the Rain, She Loves Me, and Hadestown. Abbie loves theatre because she gets to explore personalities. When not in rehearsals Abbie likes to read, draw, and play instruments. She would like to thank her family for dealing with nonstop show tracks and lots of rehearsal times.
Wesley Gibbs
Wesley is excited to be a mentor in the Press Start! Penguin Production this year. He loves theater, and this is his third production with the Civic Theatre. When Wesley isn’t on stage, he enjoys getting creative with Legos, playing board games, writing stories, rockhounding, and traveling to new places! He is often practicing his singing and dancing skills to support his goal of making it to Broadway. His favorite show is Hamilton, reciting the entire performance by heart! Wesley would like to thank his parents for their support and the Civic for the opportunity to be a mentor in the Penguin Productions. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Gavin Isaacs
Gavin is thrilled to be performing in his 3rd show at the Civic. His favorite show is the Rainbow Fish Musical. Gavin loves being involved in theater because he loves music and dance and getting together with the other artists and mentors. When not in rehearsal, he likes to watch movies, groove to “just dance”, listen to music and get together with family. Gavin would like to thank everyone involved with the production at the Civic and the opportunity to be able to perform with accommodations made for his limitations. It’s been an amazing experience.
Kelsey Jordan
Kelsey Jordan is finally making her debut in 14 years being with the civic. Kelsey has been doing backstage for the past 14 years and incoming 15 years and she is so excited to be in her first production on stage as PAC Anne. She is so supported by her friends and family about making her first time on stage.
Meet the Cast
Lila Kissinger
Lila is thrilled to be making her Civic debut in Press Start as a mentor for Pac Anne. Lila loves being involved in theatre because she loves singing and dancing and meeting new friends who enjoy acting also. When not in rehearsals, Lila likes to play softball, play in her school band, play guitar, dance, and take vocal lessons. Lila has loved being a mentor in Press Start and is so excited to be a part of the show! She would like to thank her family for always supporting her.
Rachel Kloosterman
This is Rachel’s 4th show but her first time with the Civic Theater. The theater has been a long time, love of hers. When not in rehearsal, she loves to do art and hang out with friends. She would like to thank her family; her mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and friends!
Evan Kloosterman
Evan is thrilled to be in his first show at the Civic. He’s excited to play Speedy the Hedgehog. He loves theatre because it’s fun. When not at rehearsal Evan likes to ride horses, watch hockey, play baseball and tennis. Evan would like to thank his friends and family for their support and encouragement.
Sophia McKinnon
Sophia is thrilled to be in her first show at the Civic. Ever since she participated in her first musical in middle school, (ensemble in Matilda Jr) she fell in love with theater. She loves theater because she enjoys performing in front of large audiences and also getting to meet tons of new people along the way. Sophia also adores helping others and thrives in leadership roles. She even hopes to be a special education teacher in the future. Outside of theater, she likes to swim and play video games. Sophia would like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support throughout her theater journey.
Genevieve Miller
Genevieve loves being at the Civic! She can often be found in the classrooms, offices, on stage, and behind the scenes, exploring her passion and lending a helping hand wherever needed. Genevieve is especially excited to bring her role as the "Tap Shoe Wearing Fox" to life in this production. She would like to thank her friends, family, and most espicallly her mentor, Brooke, for their support and encouragement. Being part of the Civic means the world to her, and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she’s enjoyed creating it!
Meet the Cast
Mariah Norman
Mariah is excited to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Mariah loves being involved in theater because she gets to meet new friends and expand her acting skillset. She is excited to try out for The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream next year! When not in rehearsal she likes to play with her two dogs; Wanda and Janet as well as take piano lessons. Mariah is extremely thankful to her family for their encouragement and guidance during her first performance!
Joseph Plank
Joseph is extremely happy to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Joseph loves being involved in theater because he likes meeting new friends and performing for his fans. When not in rehearsal, he likes to spend time playing sports, and spending time with his friends and family. Joseph would like to thank his family for all their encouragement and support.
Savannah Plank
Savannah is excited to be performing in another show at the Civic. Savannah loves being involved in theater because she enjoys performing and creating new friendships. When not in rehearsal, she likes to spend time with family, singing and dancing with her friends, and watching movies. Savannah would like to thank her family for all their love and encouragement.
Elisa Rios
Elisa is flabbergasted that she is performing in her second show at the Civic. Previously she was a reoccurring cast member with Opening Act Theatre Company. Her favorite roles include Leonore Valfierno (The Bremen Town Musicians), playing a variety of characters in Humbletown, and Seb in All of Us. Elisa loves being involved in theater because she can let out her dramatic side and pretend she is someone she is not. When not in rehearsal she likes to read, write, create art pieces, and torment her little brother (or is it the other way around?!). Elisa would like to thank the cast and crew of Press Start for allowing her to be part of such a special show.
Meet the Cast
Viktor Rozmys
Viktor is proud to be performing in his fifth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include Rainbow Fish in Rainbow Fish the Musical and George in School House Rock Live! JR. Viktor loves being involved in theater because he makes great friends. When not in rehearsal he likes to playing games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching videos. Viktor would like to thank his parents for getting him involved with the theater.
Ryleigh Simpson
Ryleigh is nervous and excited to be performing in her fourth show at the Civic. Her past credits include “School House Rock”, “Rainbow Fish”, and “Cats.” Ryleigh enjoys theatre because it's fun and she gets to be with her besties. When not in rehearsals, she likes to jump on the trampoline, watch tv, and sing karaoke on her karaoke machine. She would like to thank her family for rehearsing with her at home.
Kylie Shoemaker
Kylie is thrilled to be performing in her third show at the Civic. She previously was a part of Cats and Finding Nemo Jr. Kylie loves theatre because it is her passion. When not in rehearsals, Kylie likes to play sports and sing. Kylie would like to thank her friends and family for their support.
David Slater
David is excited to be performing in his second show at the Civic. David enjoys being involved in theater because he gets to meet people. When not in rehearsal her likes to play in the Miracle League, play on his iPad, and hang out with family. David would like to thank his family and friends for coming to see him perform in his 1st play.
Madelynn Tasker
Madelynn is thrilled to be performing in her 4th show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows from the past include Rainbow Fish and Cats. She is completing her senior year of high school and would like to pursue being involved in acting in the future. She will be participating in EFA next year and enjoys taking lessons and classes to continue her learning. When not in rehearsal Madelynn likes to sing, play games, watch videos, and dance. Madelynn would like to thank her family for supporting her participation in the shows!
Brandon T Wolfgang
Brandon is thrilled to be performing in another show at the Civic! His previous credits include “Schoolhouse Rock”, “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “Hunchback”, ASM for “Rainbow Fish” and “Let it Be”, and Crew for “Catch Me if you Can” and “Cats”. Brandon loves theatre because it’s fun! When not in rehearsals, Brandon likes to play sports, video games, walk, and read books. Brandon would like to thank his family for supporting him in his theater endeavors.
Ryan Yacullo
This is Ryan's second year in Penguin Project and she is so thrilled. Ryan loves musicals so she loves being a part of the Penguin Project. Outside of Press Start, Ryan loves to play golf, basketball, soccer, and baseball. She also loves puzzles and playing with her babies and 3 sisters.
Meet the Crew
Dixie Edwards
Dixie Edwards has been a Kalamazoo resident for 26 years. She has been a performer since age 3 and has been involved mostly as an Actor in Kansas City, MO, Lansing, MI (Riverwalk Theatre, Lansing Community College), and inn Kalamazoo at Western Michigan University and extensively at the Kalamazoo
Civic, most recently in As the World Goes Round and Whose Life Is It Anyway. Dixie has also done work for All Ears Theatre, Rhino Media, Chuck Bentley Productions, Bare Backstage Productions, and She Films.
She is happy to be back at the Civic working with the Penguin Project.
Nathan Heckman
Nathan (he/him) is excited to join Press Start as a follow spot operator. This is his second time working with the Penguins crew, having previously participated in last year's Cats. He enjoys blending technology and performance and looks forward to enhancing the show while working with a talented team. His past experiences have sparked a love for live theater, and he is eager to help create an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Val Glasscock
Val is excited to be back Stage Managing in the Auditorium. Fun fact: Some of her favorite shows she’s been a part of are “The 39 Steps”, “The Sound of Music”, “Love, Loss, and What I Wore”, and “Sister Act”. She thanks her family and friends who have supported her through the seasons, her cats, Zoee and Sweetie, and especially her mom, Traci, for being there through it all. “I less than three you!” Dream with your heart and enjoy the show!
Our Volunteers
Debra Abel
Max Achenbach
Nicky Aiello
Noah Aiello
Sarah Aiello
Bella Albarran
Betty Allemang
Kris Allemang-Stahl
Lynn Amari
Abby Amsterburg
Barbara Anderson
Kristin Anderson
Richard Anderson
Sharon Anderson-Weston
Mike Artis
Katie Ault
Sarah Ault
Tori Austin
Samatha Avery
Emily Awe
Logan Awe
Lynette Baber
Felix Bahrou
Reuben Bahrou
Sabine Bahrou
Tammy Bailey
Teresa Bailey
Gabrielle Balanda
Cheryl Balcom
Courtney Balcom
Lilly Banks
Luis Raziel Barbosa
Cynthia Jordan Barres
Kirana Barret
Nicholas Basak
Harper Bates
Kaiya Bates
Brooke Batsie
Brian E. Bay
Brian R. Bay
Martha Bay
Ashley Beach
Chelsea Bear
Lori Beason
Tim Beason
Ariel Bennett
Taylor Bernadi
Ivan Bernhardt
Bri Berning
Aash Bhatt
Naveen Bhatt
Riya Bhatt
Caleb Bildner
Johanna Bildner
Josiah Bildner
Paige Billian
Stefani Bishop
Christopher Blades
Philip Borkholder
Ariel Botsko-Wilson
Lora Boyd
Noah Boyd
Steven Boysen
Lisa Brannan
Kathy Breyfogle
Jacklyn Brickman
William Brouse
Elaina Brown
Emelia Brown
Nathan Brown
Jordan Bruner
Allison Bryant
Peter Bryant
Tim Buechler
Aleena Bugnaski
Hannah Bugnaski
Kaylynn Bugnaski
Melanie Bugnaski
Ryan Burke
McKenna Burlingham
Emily Burns
Gracie Burnham
Jake Burrell
Isaac Byler
Penny Cadwell
Anna Cafagna
Angela Calleja
Lyndsey Camp
Lucas Campbell
Uriah Campbell
Ariela Cardiel
Zoe Carlo
Erika Carr
Josh Cavalli
Kristy Cavalli
Joan Cavanugh
Kim Chandler
Mercedes ChandlerWilliams
Jamie Chapin
Timmy Cheeseman
Kendall Childs
Khloe Childs
Gina-Maria Chimner
Matt Clark
Stacy Claudill
Eva Clayborn
Alex Cole
Brady Cole
Sedona Coleman
Rohnda Coleman Collins
Peggy Combes
Jin Yi “LeAnn” Connelly
Ian B. Conner
Laurel Connolly
Lynn Contos
Grace Cook
Du Cooper
Tammy Cooper
Thomas John Cooper Jr.
Anne Copeland
Gwen Cortright
Janine Cotugno
Our Volunteers
Anna Cox
Daniel Coyne
Naomi Curran
Paige Daniels
Josh Danks
Grace D’Arcangelis
Judy D’Arcangelis
Asa Davis
Sandra Davis
Sharalyn Davis
Estelle Day
Andrew DeGraves
Suzanne DeGraves
Isaac Delgado
Diane Delhey
Julieta Del Toro
Laura DeMerell
Kristy DeMeritt
Brooke Demmond
Jennifer Demmond
Josie Dennis
Nancy Desai
Denise DeVoll
Linda Dickey
Andrew Dixon
Abigail Doonan
Marissa Doorn
Kendall Douglas
Logan Dowell
Anna Dragan
Lorraine Dudash
Molly Duffy
Casey Dufguay
Emily Duguay
Spencer Duguay
Ron Dundon
Mark Dykgraaf
Elvin E East
Dixie Edwards
Joni Edwards
Miranda Edwards
Anne Eichorn
Pyper Eichorn
Kim Elliott
Sidney Ellis
Pat Erwin
Lana Escamilla
Apple Esman
Lily Evans
Claudia Fiediriwicz
Adrienne Fisher
LIndsey Fleck
Tania Fleitas
Anne Adams Fletcher
Briana Foghino
Diane Foghino
Taryn Forkin
Khalilia Foster
Larry Foster-Goodrich
Evangeline Fraley-
Burgett
Alyssa Frank
Sarah Frazier
Daniel Fucile
Zeb Fulcher
Avery Fulling
Bill Fulton
Sandra Gagie
Elsie Gale
August Gallagher
Courtney Gardner
Eponine Garrod
Jessi Gates
Madison Gates
Mary Gauthier
Vincent Giannecchini
Wesley Gibbs
Zoe Gibbs
Traci Glasscock
Valerie Glasscock
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Addie Gordon
Evan Gorman
Drew Gorzen
Brett Gowen
Lisa Grace
Olivia Gray
Journey L Green
Nancy Gregory
Piper Gregory
Sofia Gross
Amaris Grubaugh
Ava Grunder
Jennifer Grunder
Taylor Gudbrandson
Mahalia Reign
Macy Hagan
Abbie Halifax
Elsa Halifax
Eric Halifax
Anna Halsey
Anthony J. Hamilton
Jane Hammond
DaMarius Harp
Sydney Harrison
Gwene’e Hart
Zoe Hart
Katherine Harte
Lori Hatfield
Nora Hauk
Jeff Havens
Linda Havens
Mackenzie Haworth
Nathan Heckman
Cierra Hedgespeth
Alliyah Heerlyn
Nannette Heib
Raquel Hellenga
Claire Hemenway
Joby Hertel
Jacob Heystek
Kyle Hibbard
Kelly Higgins
Nancy Hinton
Shannon Hill
Debbie Hnilo
Our Volunteers
Peter Hobsen-Morse
Hal Hobson-Morse
Aija Elise Hodges
Anessa Hodges
Ken Holda
Heather Holmer
Michael Holmes
Mychelle Hopkins
Kevin Hopp
Melinda Hopp
Katie Houston
Bryan Huey
Vona Hughes Longmire
Anastasia Hughson
Ambi Marie
Elia Ingerham
Lou Irwin Jr.
Gavin Isaacs
Gédéon Jaboin
Chris Jackson
Stacey Jaeger
Rowan Jakobah
Aidan Jamindar
Ronin Jasmindar
Jasmine Johnson
Kasiana Johnson
Olivia Johnston
Brooklyn Jones
Jeannine Jones
Kathryn M. Jones
Ryan Jones
Shannon Jones
Caroline Jordan
Kelsey Jordan
Tina Jordan
Morgan Jung
Lydia Kanous
Leah Kauchak
Sabrina Kauchak
Elaine Kauffman
Brooklyn Kaufmann
Shannon Kaufmann
Tania Kazamjiam
V Keithley
Jaden Kellman
Karen Kiker
Deborah Killarney
Tim Kilmartin
Lila Kissinger
EstèFan Kizer
Ish Klein
Andrew Klepser
Dawn Klingerman
Dailah Klipsch
Evan Kloosterman
Karrie Kloosterman
Rachel Kloosterman
Evie Knight
Dara Konewko
Vicki Konzen
Thomas Korff
Emily Kortz
Jessica Kosticak
Noah Kropp
Chloe Kruse
Peggy Kurpinski
Leah Kusisto
Sabrina Kusisto
David Kyhn
Annabelle Lacy
Dawn Lake
Alyssa Laney
Torrie Langdon
Dominic Lannon
Debra LaRoy
Allison Lay
Ella Ledbetter-Newton
Kaitlyn Lee
Sarah Legeza
George Lehman
Ashlynn Leitz
Thaddeus Lendzion
Amy Leskowski
Dennis Leskowski
Jack Leskowski
Sydney Leskowski
Christopher Lewis
Sydney Lewis
Deborah Lily
Ally Lindsay
Jen Lindsay
Kate Louise
Kennedy Lozier
Dart Luczak
Ethan Lussier
Chase Lynn
Reeve Lynn-Hillman
Carrie Lyon
Dara Lyon Warner
Brian Magnuson
Victoria Maheshwari
Dave Mahon
Montana Major
Tammy Mammel
Lucy Mansberger
James M. Marquardt
Estela Marquez
Jeanne Marsh
Davick MarshPrelesnik
Kelli Martin
Maggie Martin
Malachi Martin
Michael P. Martin
Katey Martinek
Oakley Martinek
Christopher Marzonie
Lily Marzonie
Lorena Masterson
SueAnn Mater
Hannah Matthews
Susan Mayer
Colleen McGilton
Delaney McKenzie
Sophia McKinnon
Ashley McPheters
Our Volunteers
Chris Measzros
Stephanie Measzros
Erika Mehring
Barbara Meskin
Evie Meskin
Haley Messamore
Bernice Mike
Allison Mikesell
Katerina Mikhailova
Maria Mikhailova
AnnMarie Miller
Genevieve Miller
Jacob Miller
Nancy Miller
Phillip A Miller
Sky Miller
Zaynee Miller
Adaline Mills
Ryan Mills
Barbara Minar
Zoë Minard
David Miner
Preston Misner
Alan Moerdyk
Rick Moll
Brenna Moore
Brooklyn Moore
Carolyn Moore
Elexa Moore
Mimo Moore
Yuri Moore
Pastor Karen Moorman
Anna Morris
Kevin Morse
Dusti Morton
Dustin Morton
Lori Mosier
Shaun Moskalik
Ellie Mott
Jennifer Moubrey
Camryn Mouly
Alason Murphy
Justin Muse
Micha E. Myers
Jaycee Myner
Lucia Myner
Lucian Myner
Jacob Myny
Kris Naftel
Michael Philip Nagle
Aria Nahavandi
Elizabeth Nahavandi
Barbara Nance
Nora Napolitan
Mary Narusis
Jasmine Nash
Isobel Newman
Lisa Newman
Dan Newlon
Karen Newlon
Laurie L. Nic
Morgan Nickolae
Kathy Niemann
Cloe Nitz
Mandana Nordbrock
Mariah Norman
Autumn Norris
Derrick M. Norris
Heather Norris
Chris Nower
Riglee Nower
Ryleigh Nower
Shay Nower
Elliot Odette
Chole Mae Page
Russ Panico
Dante Pankey
Zoe Pankey
Elijah Parker
Linda Parker
Lisa Marie Parker
Sky Pathic
Kennedi Peake
Shari Pearce
Emma Pegouske
Lissa Perkins
Nancy Pendziszewski
Steve H.
Pendziszewski
Meghan Peot
Catherine W. Perry
Emma Peterman
Amber Pettee
Madelyn Pettee
Michael Pettee
Robert James
Piellusch
Judi Pike
Rachel Piper
Don Plane
Joey Plank
Savannah Plank
Brogan Poer
Etta Poer
Nicki Poer
Verity Poisson
Aaron Potter
Andi Potter
Jaya Pratt
Lou Price
Bella Pringle
Anna Pugh
Heather Purcell
Aly Radford
Delma Radford
Maya Ray
Katherine Reas
Akeyme Reese
Bailey Reese
Ashley Reijonen
Molly Reilly
Laura Rench
Ethel Resh
Bobalee Rethard
Adelaide Richards
Nicholas Richardson
Our Volunteers
Bev Riley
Elisa Rios
Jeremy Roach
Krista Roberson
Carl Roberts
Thomas A. Roberts
Michael Robertson II
Mikayla Robinson
Jennifer Roelof
Kate Roelof
Kevyn Roessler
Mia Rogic
Kari Rose
Payton Rose
David Ross
Carabelle Rothney
Marin Rozmys
Dan Rozmys
Viktor Rozmys
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Ella Sabuda
Ashley Saddler
Denise Sanchez
Severiano Sandoval
Chris Sargeant
Gwen Saulino
Lyla Savina
Alice Scheutz
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Nova Schumaker
Jane Schuster
Matt Schuster
Trevor Schuster
Carolyn Schwedler
Mike Scorzo
Gordon Scott
Kim Seeley
Dan Selvidge
Lesley Serri
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Rose Anne Shansky
Evander Sharrer
Ann Shepich
Robyn Shepich
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Lynn Shiflea
Dawn Shilts
Reed Shilts
Erika Shoemaker
Kylie Shoemaker
Ryleigh Simpson
Sappho Slate
David Slater
Kim Slater
Colin Smallcombe
Arianna Smith
Gibby Smith
Lisa Smith
Lula Smith
MaKaila Smith
Samiyah Smith
Victoria E. Smith
Nancy Snell
William Snell
Cindy Snyder
Gail Snyder
Jonathan Solonika
Susan Sonday
R.J. Soulé
Oliver Sparling
Quinn Spitz
Fiona Springsteen
Krystle Start
Abby Steele
Courtney Stewart
Ivy Stewart
Zoe Stewart
Eilee Stob
Carlee Stoker
Gail Stults
Bob Summey
Mary Anne Summey
Nolan Surach
Aliya Sutherland
Alyssa Tamvakis
Elliana Tangeman
Julie Tasker
Madelynn Tasker
Amanda Ann Taylor
Kaliajah Taylor
Sarah Taylor
David Termuhlen
Paula Termuhlen
Ace Terrentine
Melitta Terrentine
Dr. Miriam Thomas
Dr. Quincy Thomas
Zach Thomas
Rebecca Thoreson
Bhatt
Brooke Tiffany
Grant Tiffany
Maggie Timmer
Andrea Tramel
Kristin Tramel
Lucy Tramel
Jane Tran
Amanda Treat
Karen Trout
Tonya Tucker
Hailee Turner
Hailey Turner
Kristin Tyrrell
Camille Van Dien
Orion Vandenberg
LounAnn VanDenBos
Melinda Vanderbuilt
Lily VanKeuren
Laura VanOrman
Olivia VanSpyker
Diane Vasold-Trupiano
Our Volunteers
Robert D. Vergeson
Evan Vicker
Zoe Vicker
Danielle Vogler
Andora Volz
Jared Volz
Veda Volz
Gari Voss
Jenna Walker
Marlita Walker
Tyler Walker
Stefani Lynn Wallace
Meadow Walsh
Leah Walters
Sharon Ward
Dara Lyon Warner
Daniel Warren
Kennedy Warren
Kris Warren
Paige Warren
Theo Warren
Cody Watson
Jan Watson
Ari Webb
Mariah Webber
Kathy Weidmayer
Kathleen Weissert
Sharon Weissmann
Maria Welser
Fred Weston
Wendy Wheeler
Judy Wilcox
Candace Williams
Jennifer Williams
Kai Williams
Louis Williams
Makiyah Williams
Ryan Williams
Donna Willoughby
Gary Willoughby
Amy Wills
Patti Wills
Paul Wills
John Wing
Brandon Wolfgang
Marvinette WoodleyPenn
Jax Workman
Ryan Yacullo
Maggie Zahrai
Laura Zervic
Thank You to 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 received from June 1, 2024 to September 5, 2024, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.
Foundations
Burdick-Thorne Foundation
Dorothy U Dalton Foundation
ENNA Foundation
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
The O’Connor Fund for Historic Preservation
Marvin and Rosalie Okum Foundation
Suzanne U D Parish Foundation
Wattles Family Foundation
Business and Organizations
Ruby (up to $2,499)
Douglas & Son, Inc.
Hardings Markets West, Inc.
Miller Davis Foundation
Pfizer Inc. Matching Program
In Kind Donations
Polytek Development Corp.
Friendship Village
Stacey Jaeger
Karla Maschalko
Public Media Network
River Run Press
Patricia Witte
✧ In Honor ✧
IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON
on the occasion of his 64th birthday
Ian Magnuson
IN HONOR OF GREG GREENMAN
Elvin E East and Patricia C Erwin
IN HONOR OF MIKE ARTIS
Donna Lambert
IN HONOR OF DAN COYNE AND LINDA STIEVE
Michael Coyne and Victoria Merlo
IN HONOR OF IRENE AND DON KENT
Kelly K. Kuburis
IN HONOR OF LILA KISSINGER
Lisa Kissinger
IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON
Happy Holidays! - Haley Jordan
IN HONOR OF BEN ZYLMAN
Toma Hibler
✧ In Memory ✧
IN MEMORY OF DALE GERVAISE FINN, MOTHER OF DEB KILLARNEY
Dixie Edwards, Ann Videtich
IN MEMORY OF CATHIE WEIR
Richard Weir
IN MEMORY OF JAMES P. BISHOP
Donna J. Bishop
IN MEMORY OF JIM CARVER
Tom and Ruth Small
IN MEMORY OF DIETHER H. HAENICKE
Mrs. Carol Haenicke
IN MEMORY OF MARY LOU PRATSCHER
Charles Pratscher
IN MEMORY OF JANA TIBBITTS
Steve Tibbitts
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Angel
($10,000+)
The Bryant Family Charitable Fund
Producer
($5,000 - $7,499)
Larry and Shannon Bell Charitable Fund
Eugene Wu
Director
($2,500 - $4,999)
Alfred Garcia
Catherine Perry Lund
Arthur Nemitz
Assistant Director
($1,000 - $2,499)
Jim and Bev Haas
Caroline E. Robbins
Steven E Tibbits
VanDeVelde Family Fund
Jerry and Mary Zwart
Star
($500 - $999)
Douglas and Sheila Baiers
Jason Burke
Cathy Ditto
Elsie Gale
Beverly and Geoffrey Grambau
Mrs. Carol Haenicke
Bridget and Dave Lemberg
Stacey Jaeger
Arnie and Debby Johnston
Charles B. Knappen III
James and Michele Marquardt
Elizabeth S. Upjohn Mason
Richard A. and Jodie G. Palmer
Joann Schma
Reed and Dawn Shilts
Albert and Geraldine Statler
Fund
Fred and Celeste Statler
Kathryn Sullivan
Ben Zylman
Supporting Player
($250 - $499)
Anonymous
Katherine Bates
Robert Borsos
Anonymous
Linda Clapp
David Dart
Jerry and Cathy Ditto
Dennis and Susan Hollar
Michael Krischer and Janet
Heller
Jacque R. Jennings-Carter
Gail M. Ledbetter
Michael P. Martin
Jill Ongley
Howard and Georgia Potrude
Heather and James Ratliff
William G. Schma
Pam Shebest
Tom and Ruth Small
Larry and Linda Steck
Bob and Patricia Terwilliger
Phyllis Westerman
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Chorus Member
($100 - $249)
Elizabeth Akehurst
Mary A Artis
Jessica Ball
James and Marilyn Barney
Kathy Breyfogle
Rena Brooks
Lori Brouse
Nancy Charles
Frank J Cody
Deb Cronkite
Betsie Crotty
Judy D’Arcangelis
Marian Fisher
James Gardner
Jack B. Godfrey
Elizabeth Akehurst
Mary A Artis
Jessica Ball
Matt Banner
James and Marilyn Barney
Donna J. Bishop
Marilyn K. Breu and John
Schumacher
Kathy Breyfogle
Rena Brooks
Lori Brouse
Nancy Charles
Frank J Cody
Michael Coyne and Victoria Merlo
Deb Cronkite
Betsie Crotty
Judy D’Arcangelis
Nathan Ekola
Dave and Nikki Elrod
Greg and Ann Feldmeier
Marian Fisher
James Gardner
Jack B. Godfrey
Anonymous
D. James Heaton
Virginia Hessler
Toma Hibler
Eric and Elizabeth Kent
Kelly K. Kiburis
Peter Kobrak
Kristen Larson
Kay L Lennon
Jaime Marsman
John L. Mason
Benjamin Maxey and Sandra M.
Sims
Prudence D McCabe
Deb McMann
Joyce McNalley
Linda and Joseph Mills
Sarah Nyenhuis
John and Pat O’Toole
Mary Oudsema
Barbara A. Page
Russ Panico
Donald and Ann Parfet
Lois and Frank Plaver
Jane and Jeff Puvogel
Eric Rice
Dr. Arthur L. Riley and Mrs. Janet
D. Riley
Beverly A Riley
Ron and Linda Santoro
Laurel Scheidt
Danielle Seabold
Erika Shoemaker
Susan Sonday
Linda Stieve and Daniel Coyne
Clifford Tallman
Linda Teare
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Chorus Member
($100 - $249)
Marlita Walker
Von Hugo and Frances L. Washington
Richard Weir
Ken and Jill Weyenberg
Louis Williams
Patron ($1-99)
Anonymous
Jax Anger-Pipe
Mike Artis
Donald Barnes
Alejandra Barrera
Wayne Barrett
Kate Bates
Susan Beechler
Dean Bender
Ann Bengtsson
Nicole Berning
Sally Bingham
Ann Birder
Charles Blades
Kris Bodine
Holly Bonine
David Breen
Bill and Ruth Breyfogle
Felix Brooks
Sidney Brush
Phillip and Virginia Caruso
Victoria Comstock
Anne Copeland
Brany Corboy
Janine Cotugno
Helen Coverdale
Rev Mary Elizabeth R. Moran Cross
Randy Custer
Anonymous
Gary and Ruth Dare
Veronica Dark
Greta Decker
Joe Demorest
Holly Diebel
Cetera DiGiovanni
Ross Draper
George H. Dunn
Elvin E East and Patricia C Erwin
Dixie Edwards
Marci Ekberg
Nathan Ekola
Sidney Ellis
Nikki and Dave Elrod
Doug Eplee
Mary Evans
Chelsie Fall
Kateri Fitzgerald
Addysen R. Foster-Morris
Sue Glenn
Jennifer R. Lee Good
David Goodyear
Marion Gray
Elizabeth Grow
Sierra Hamilton
Julie Harpenau
Karen Hassler
Cheryl Haugh
Anne Henn
Kathryn Hillenbrand
Peter R. Hobson-Morse
Mary Holtapp
Peter Holysz
Sofi Hudson
Bryan Huey
Nancy Johnson
Deb Jokela
Haley Jordan
Patron
($1-99)
Shannon Kaufmann
Mary Keane
Lisa Kissinger
Amanda Kutzler
Robynne Lafountain
Donna Lambert
Mary Lampen-Crowell
Pam Landis
Kristin Lauria
R Vincent Lavieri
Cara Lieurance
Rachel Lobel
Mark Loehrke
James Loiselle
Nancy MacKenzie
Ian Magnuson
Richard Mahaney
Karla Maschalko
Dan and Nancy Maudlin
Sandra Maya
Austin McCollum
Max McConnell
Dara & Gary R. McLeod
Barbara L. Menlen
Jack Milito
Daniel Miller
Tucker Miller
Karen Moorman
Lea Morello
Christopher Morzonie
Lori Mosier
Micha Myers
Jaycee Myner
Cindy Nanninga
Patricia Newbauer
Kelly Newell
Connie Newhouse
Jacob Oaster
Samantha Orabi
Lara Palazzolo
Dawn Pantaleo
Ramona Parker
George Pendill
Nancy Peterson
Nathalie Peterson
Brianne Pitts
Tom and Mary Platte
Lanny Potts
Charles Pratscher
Carol Pratt
Natalie Proudfoot
Christine Prouty
Theresa Reed
Mark and Jill Reid
Molly Reilly
Dana Richardson
Bonnie Rogers
Kelly Rumohr
Stacie Rumsey
Jeanette Sage
Leigh Ann Sayen
Kathy Simpson
Bruce Simrod
Jessica Solano
Susan Sonday
Janet Stack
Kyle Sutherland
Marcene Telfer
Jennifer Valdez
Colleen VanSickle
Sarah Van Tuyl
Juliet Veliz-Figueroa
Laura Vessey
Ann Videtich
Miranda Vinson
Tyler Walker
Kay Wallace
Joni M. Weaver
Katherine Webb
Rebecca White
Caroline Wiley
Candace Williams
Jacqueline Williams
Amy Wills
Gary and Donna Willoughby
Allison Wiseman
David Worthams
The Civic Production Team
Anthony J. Hamilton (Artistic Director)
Prior to his appointment as Artistic Director, Hamilton served as Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College (‘22-’23) and Guest Professor of Theatre at Western Michigan University (‘21-’22). Most recently, he appeared as Sly in Detroit ‘67 at Hope Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI. Previous directing and choreography credits at the Civic include: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Once on this Island, 1940s Radio Hour, The Piano Lesson, Disney’s Newsies, A Raisin in the Sun, Barbecue, The Lion in Winter, Disney’s The Lion King Jr., and Catch Me if You Can. Other directing credits include: Intimate Apparel (WMU), Into the Woods (WMU), Dutchman (K College) and Next to Normal (K College). Hamilton received a B.A. from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A. from Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.
Paige Billian (Scenic Design Intern)
Paige (They/She) is excited to be joining the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! Paige graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design & Production and Animation, and has previously volunteered with the Fort Wayne Youtheatre as a high school intern. When not working on shows, they love to knit, build miniatures and play board games with friends.
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.
The Civic Production Team
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.
Elaine Kauffman
(Resident 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 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!
David Kyhn (Resident 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.
The Civic Production Team
Dominic Lannon
(Technical Direction Intern)
Dominic Lannon (he/him) has been captivated by storytelling for most of his life. Whether building sets, tinkering with puppets, or smoothing out a script, he loves nothing more than successfully bringing a story to life. He received a BA in Theatre from Hamilton College in 2022 and has since worked as a scenic carpenter at Oak Park Festival Theatre and Circle Theatre. He’s thrilled to be working at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and looking forward to learning the skills to be a Technical Director! When he isn’t working, he spends his time reading folk tales, playing card games, and keeping in touch with his cats.
Christopher Lewis (Resident 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 (Resident 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.
The Civic Production Team
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.
Justin Muse (Scenic Design Associate)
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.
Jacob Myny (Resident Sound Designer)
Jacob is excited for his very first season with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! Jacob is the resident sound designer here and comes from South Haven, MI. Jacob earned his BFA degree from Western Michigan University Theatre Department. He has traveled around working in New Hampshire, Florida, and Michigan. Some of his favorite previous works include The Cake (The Naples Players), The Fantastics (Jeans Playhouse), and Much A Do About Nothing (Hope Summer Repertory Theatre). For more information about Jacob and his works visit his website: mynyinc.com
The Civic Production Team
Elliot Odette (Lighting Design Intern)
Elliot Odette is a theatre artist who graduated in 2023 from Lawrence University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. Their previous work includes lighting design for Lawrence University’s The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) and production design for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Elliot has also worked with the Oregon Children’s Theatre, including lighting design for SPIDER and The K of D, and most recently prop design for She Persisted. Elliot is excited to be working as the lighting design intern at the Civic this year!
Emma Pegouske (Sound Design Intern)
Emma Pegouske (she/they) is a sound designer and audio engineer and is excited to begin working at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. She graduated with a BFA in Technical Production from Western Michigan University after working on such shows such as Clue, The Thanksgiving Play and Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical. She can’t wait to bring that experience with her to the Civic.
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.
Thank You to Our Season Subscribers
Karyn Abraham
Nancy Acker
Nicky Aiello
Elizabeth Akehurst
Mary Artis
Paul and Sue Banner
James and Marilyn Barney
Judy Bartholomew
Anne Marie Bartz
Larry Beck
Manfred and Michelle Bengsch
Sheila Bigelow
Donna J Bishop
Mark and Rebecca Blazek
Carmen Bornais
Diane Bourgeois
Karen K. Bowman and Scott B. Bowman
Lisa Brannan
Maggie Bresz
Marilyn Breu and John Schumacher
Ruth Breyfogle
The Brouse Family
Joyce Brown
Mike and Linda Bultema
Elizabeth Burns and Roger Zinser
Ann Camburn
Stacy and Roger Caudill
Bob Cederberg
Ed and Lynn Chappa
Robert Cinabro
Beth Clark
Shirley and Frank Cody
Tony Collins
Pete and Nita Comensoli
Loretta Cone
Angie Cook
The Cooperiders
Andrea Cory
Anne Cox
Steve and Deb Cronkite
The Drs. Caroline and Matthew Daly
Judy D’Arcangelis
Gary and Ruth Dare
David and Shelly Dart
Asa Davis
Greta Decker
Dave and Elaine DeYoung
Ann DeZwarte
Joe and Julie Dill
Melissa Dillon
Nancy M. Diment
Jerry and Cathy Ditto
Joann Dodson
Gail Doscher-Thompson
George and Linda Dunn
Linda Eldred
Sidney Ellis
Nikki and Dave Elrod
Lana Escamilla
Coral Fry
Erin Fuller
Lynn Gardiner
Suzanne Gardner
Roy Geiger
Cheryl M. Germain
Sarah Gibbs
The Gielincki Family
Donna Goodrich
Patricia Guilford
Kay Haas
Kay Hanson
Mary and Jim Heaton
Dianne Hellman
Jeffrey Hillman
Catlin Hinterman
Hal and Peter Hobson-Morse
Dennis and Susan Hollar
Russell Hutchings
Craig Isser
Deborah Jackson
Fred Jackson
Leonard Jaworski
Thank You to Our Season Subscribers
Eunice Jennings
Ben Jones
Mona Kahled
Pamela and Kevin Kanouse
Pauline Keiser
Thomas and Celine Keizer
Sean Kelly and Charlotte Hollinger
Judy Kennedy
Mike and Deb Killarney
Peter Kobrak
Bill and Ellen Kozar
Mark and Karen Krinock
Linda Krueger
John and Nancy Lacko
Rebecca Learner
Bridget and Dave Lemberg
Colleen Leonard
Lucia Leonardelli
Beth Lindsay
Charlene and Eric Longman
Dr. Darrin Lund and Mrs. Katie Perry
Lund
Marilyn Luther
Jan Marshburn
Karen Martin
Michael P. Martin
Pamela Marx
Prudence McCabe
Melinda McKinsey
Bill and Ruthann McKenzie
Joyce McNalley
Barbara L. Menlen
Barbara Meskin
Drs. Mark and Jeanette Meyer
Mark and Sheryl Miller
Pat Miner
Melinda McKinsey
Rita Mitchell
Joyce and Ron Moore
Rev. Mary Beth and PL Moran Cross
Shaun Moskalik
Danielle and Ellie Mott
Amy B. Mueller
Celeste Nemeth
Art Nemitz
Patricia Newbauer
Lisa Newman
Dean and Jennifer Newsome
Laurie Nic
Niki Nimmo
Bobbe V. Orr
Mary Oudsema
Nola Pare
Ginny Parnaby and Jennie Miller
David and Jane Pearson
Rhenda Pease
Janie Pincumbe
Tom and Mary Platte
Kimberly Plaunt
Winifred Ploehn
Howard and Georgia Potrude
Erin and Chris Praedel
The Rev. Dr. Wayne and Joy Price
Ingrid Purk
Gwen Raseman
Maya Ray
Theresa Reed
Mark and Jill Reid
Gary and Barb Rhoades
Diane and Eric Rice
Bev Riley
Mary Robertson
Barbara Rockey
Ann Rohrbaugh and Brian Kastman
Marin Rozmys
LaRue Clark Russell
Linda Santoro
Carol Schaefer
Martha Schinderle
Pam Shebest and Ken Penn
Judy and Bill Sherrod
Patricia Shiley
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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Ask for programs at the Box Office
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
Thank You to Our Season Subscribers
Reed and Dawn Shilts
Bruce and Wendy Simrod
Ruth and Tom Small
Stan and Jane Smeed
Helayne Smith
Jennifer Smith
Ross and Norma Stancati
Katy Steadman and Linda Marquart
Chesterine Sterner
Linda Stieve and Dan Coyne
Connie and Ron Stoll
Doris Symonds
Clifford Tallman
Rudi Tegethoff
Jim and Marcie Telfer
Bob and Patricia Terwilliger
Scott and Patrice Tompkins
The Tschirharts
Evan and Wendy Turner
Bill and Jan Urfer
Jerome and Mary Van tassel
Colleen VanSickle
Joe and Leah Walters
Rodney Walters
Joni Weaver
Robert Weir
Kathleen B. Weissert and David Weissert
Chrissy Westbury
Ken and Jill Weyenberg
Caroline Wiley
Louis A. Williams, MBA
Jody Wing
Shirley Wise-Szopo
Paul and Julie Yelsma
Eric and Maggie Zahrai
Nancy Zimmer
Mary and Jerry Zwart
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Board of Directors
Ben Zylman ........................ President
Michael P. Martin ......... Vice President
Peter Hobson-Morse ........... Secretary
Asa Davis ............................ Treasurer
Sidney Ellis ........................... Member
Lana Escamilla ...................... Member
Michael Holmes .................... Member
Jennifer Moubray .................. Member
Russ Panico .......................... Member
Bev Riley .............................. Member
Joann Schma ........................ Member
Jared Volz ............................. Member
Louis Williams ....................... Member
Foundation Board of Trustees
Timothy Kilmartin ...................... Chair
Leah Walters ...................... Vice Chair
Catherine W. Perry .............. Secretary
Stacy Caudill ....................... Treasurer
Sidney Ellis ........................... Member
Sandra Gagie ....................... Member
James M. Marquardt ............. Member
Shaun Moskalik .................... Member
Maggie Zahrai ....................... Member
Board Members Emeritus
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
