Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Originally produced by the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey and developed with a commissioning grant from The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science and Technology Project
By D.W. Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Originally produced by the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey and developed with a commissioning grant from The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science and Technology Project
Director
Dr. Miriam Hahn
Thomas
Scenic Designer
Justin Muse
Costume Designer
Camille Van Dien
Lighting Designer
Elliot Odette
Sound Designer Emma Pegouske
Technical Director
Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master
Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager
Olivia Johnston
Director’s Note
D.W. Gregory’s Radium Girls tells the true story of the young women who worked for the U.S. Radium Corporation in Orange, NJ, in the 1910s and 20s, painting watch dials with luminescent radium paint. Exposed to the substance on a regular basis without being apprised of, or protected from, its highly toxic nature, many of the dialpainters who worked in this plant—and in similar factories in Illinois and Connecticut—suffered catastrophic and fatal illnesses as a result of their work. First produced in 2000, Gregory’s play is one of many narratives that have brought the story to popular attention in recent years; others include Melanie Marnich’s 2010 play These Shining Lives, Kate Moore’s 2016 nonfiction bestseller The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women, and the 2018 film Radium Girls. What accounts for our ongoing fascination with this moment in American history? Perhaps we are drawn to the story because, despite the tragedy and horror of these events, as well as the vast labor inequities they exposed, the story is also, ultimately, one of triumph against daunting odds.
Not only did the Radium Girls’ highly-publicized battles against the companies that poisoned them inspire further lawsuits and prompt more extensive research into the effects of radium on the human body, but they also contributed to significant reforms in labor laws and workplace protections that benefit us in ways we may take for granted today. Their experiences highlight both how far we’ve come and how far we have left to go. The story of the Radium Girls will be relevant as long as workers in this country or in any other face dangerous conditions that sacrifice their physical or mental wellbeing on the altar of profit. As long as any portion of the human population is allowed to be poisoned for years on end by the air they breathe or the water they drink. As long as factors such as gender identity, sexuality, race, and age make any of us less safe, less valued, or less heard in workplace and healthcare settings.
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the vibrant lives that these young women lived, and the ferocity with which they fought against injustice. We are eager to share this production of Radium Girls with you.
–Dr.
Miriam Hahn Thomas, Director
About the Author
D.W. Gregory’s plays frequently explore political issues through a personal lens and with a comedic twist. The New York Times called her “a playwright with a talent to enlighten and provoke” for her most-produced work, Radium Girls, about the famous case of industrial poisoning. Other plays include Memoirs of a Forgotten Man, a National New Play Network rolling world premiere (Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shadowland Stages, New Jersey Repertory Company); Molumby’s Million (Iron Age Theatre), nominated for a Barrymore Award by Theatre Philadelphia; A Thing of Beauty, winner of the Southeastern Theatre Conference’s 2023 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award; The Good Daughter and October 1962 (New Jersey Repertory Company); and a new musical comedy, The Yellow Stocking Play, with composer Steven M. Alper and lyricist Sarah Knapp. Her plays have been developed through the support of AATE, the National New Play Network (NNPN), the Playwrights’ Center, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the HBMG Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. A member of the Dramatists Guild, Gregory is an affiliated writer with the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis and an affiliated artist with NNPN. Gregory also writes for youth theatre (Salvation Road and Penny Candy) and makes occasional appearances as a teaching artist. For five years in a row, Dramatics magazine named Radium Girls among the 10 Most-Produced Plays in American High-School Theatre.
Director - Miriam Hahn Thomas is a theatre historian and artist, as well as an arts educator. She currently serves as the Associate Curator of Adult Programs at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Originally from Dearing, GA, Miriam received her Ph.D. in Theatre from Bowling Green State University, where her doctoral research focused on performative appropriations of Indigenous American cultures, histories, and identities in the radical theatre of the 1960s American Counterculture. This is her second collaboration with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre; she previously served as dramaturg for the Civic’s January 2024 production of The Lion in Winter.
Societywoman/Board Member #1/Shopgirl ................. Camr yn Shankool
Clerk/Harriet ...................................................................... Jasmine Johnson *
Drinker/Male Shopper/Court ................................................. Daniel Warren * *Civic debut
This performance will include water-based haze. There will be a 15 minute intermission.
^Understudy Performance will be November 16, 7:30 PM
Join Director Dr. Miriam Hahn Thomas and the cast of “Radium Girls” for a conversation on the historic context and importance of the story of these women. This event is immediately following Saturday performances, Nov. 9 & 16.
Acknowledgements
Adopt a Show Board Member - Peter Hobson-Morse Community Partner - One Warm Coat Lobby Decor - Lou Irwin, Jr.
Thank you to Dr. Quincy Thomas and KIA Museum Education Team
The taking of photographs, and audio and video recording of any kind is prohibited.
Katie (she/her) is thrilled to return to the stage with Radium Girls! She has previously appeared in the Civic’s productions of The Lion in Winter and Catch Me If You Can, and has studied and performed both classical dance and theatre since childhood. Some of her favorite past roles include Velma in Chicago and Olivia in Twelfth Night, as well as choreographer for Beauty and the Beast. Katie would like to thank her fellow cast and crew, and her family and friends for their love and support.
Sarah Michelle Ault
Sarah is thrilled to be making her onstage debut with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! No stranger to performance, Sarah has a BA in Theatre and MFA in Acting, and they get to bring their skills to work every day at WMU’s Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine’s Simulation Lab. Some of her favorite roles include Unnamed Antagonist/ Dance Captain (Dusk: A Bite-Size Love Story), Helena (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Masha (The Seagull), Antigone (Antigone or And Still She Must Rise Up), and Beatrice (A Servant of Two Masters). Sarah would like to thank their family and friends for their love and support!
Emily Awe
Emily is excited to return to the stage in Radium Girls, marking her 15th production with the Civic! Audiences will remember her as Rose Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis and Alex in Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods, and as a member of the ensemble in Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang, Elf the Musical, and Big Fish, the latter of which she names as her favorite Civic experience to date! Outside of performing, Emily is a playwright, speech coach, and director, and enjoys spending time in the beautiful Michigan outdoors.
Logan Awe
Logan is excited to return to the stage in Radium Girls. At the Civic, audiences will remember him as Jack Kelly in Newsies, John Truitt in Meet Me in St. Louis, and Agent Branton in Catch Me If You Can, and at Farmer’s Alley, as Uno in Addy and Uno. Logan would like to thank the company and creative team for their support, as while this marks his 13th production with the Civic, it is his very first play! Outside of theatre, Logan is a medical massage therapist at Health Choice Chiropractic, LLC.
Stefani Bishop
Stefani Bishop is excited to be performing in her tenth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite past credits include Gloria in By the Way Meet Vera Stark, Gabriella in Boeing Boeing, and as herself in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged. Outside of theatre, Stefani enjoys spending time with friends, knitting when her cat will allow it, and watching reruns of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Stefani would like to thank her family, friends, and Tom Waits. This show is dedicated to all those who make the world a kinder, more beautiful place.
Meet the Cast
Jake Burrell
Jake Burrell is proud to return to the Civic stage in the role of Markley/Store Owner. Some past credits include Prince/Wolf in “Snow White and Rose Red” @ All Ears Theatre (2019), Officer Slager in “A Ligature for Black Bodies” @ Face Off Theatre Company (2019), Poverty Gentleman #2, Catherine’s Husband and The Ghost of Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol” @ Paw Paw Village Players (2019), Mitchell in Behind a Masquerade of Rhymes @ SHE Films Media (2021) Dad #1 in “Before the Shooting” @ Queer Theatre Kalamazoo (2021), Marcellus in “The Music Man” @ Centre Stage Theatre, and James T in Barbecue @ The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre (2023).
Sedona Coleman
Sedona is thrilled to be a part of her first show at the Civic! Her most recent role was Desdemona (Othello) with the Festival Playhouse. 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. She would like to give a huge thank you to her friends, family, & the Harvey’s crew for their love & support!
Jasmine Johnson
After a seven-year performing hiatus, Jasmine is overjoyed to be making her return and Civic debut in Radium Girls. She is grateful to have had the chance to work with such an extraordinary cast and production team. She is proud of the twelve productions she has performed in, with some of her
favorites being Shrek The Musical, The Addams Family, and Godspell. Outside of performing, Jasmine loves to spend time with her family; writing, reading, and spending time outdoors. “I thank my husband, my daughters, my family, and friends for their abundant love and support. Thanks be to my Savior, Jesus Christ, for everything and more. I am grateful.”
Reeve Lynn-Hillman
Reeve started acting his freshman year of high school with an ensemble role in the King and I, and from then on played in many roles throughout those four years such as the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol, Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins, and Teddy Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace. Reeve also participated in a junior theatre camp over summer and winter breaks called Bad Wolf Theatre Company. Out of high school, Reeve continued in various community theatre productions with roles such as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet and Dr. Seward in Dracula. Reeve returned to theatre after being absent for three years following the pandemic, and hopes to continue long into the future.
Brooklyn Moore
Brooklyn graduated this past spring from Kalamazoo College with a Theatre Arts and an English degree, and is so excited to be onstage at the civic! Her favorite roles in the past have been Christine (Be More Chill), Woman (On the Exhale), and Natalie (Next to Normal). She would like to thank everyone working on the show for this opportunity, as well as her family and friends for their endless support.
Meet the Cast
Nicholas Richardson
Nick is excited to return for his second season with the Civic. Nick has worked on several shows backstage, but Radium Girls will be his first time on stage in over a year, and he’s excited to be back at it. In his free time, Nick enjoys guitar and reading dry, boring historical fiction novels.
David Ross
David is excited to play Tom, Jack (Reporter), Dr. Knef, and the Venecine Salesman in this production of Radium Girls. He enjoys making friends through theatre, and is grateful to have been involved with recent Civic shows The Lion in Winter, Pride and Prejudice, and Murder on the Orient Express. David works for the state’s Radiation Safety Section and appreciates the relevance to this play regarding radiation and health. He would like to thank the whole Radium Girls team for their hard work, along his wife for her incredible help and support.
Gwen Saulino
Gwen is excited to be performing in her fourth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite past roles include Oklahoma ensemble, Meet Me in St Louis ensemble and Sound of Music Sister Margaretta. Gwen loves being involved in theatre because she gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, she enjoys singing and taking care of her beautiful grand babies.
Camryn Shankool
Camryn is very happy to be participating in her third production here at the Civic! She previously performed in The Lion in Winter and Catch Me if You Can last season and is super excited to be back with Radium Girls! Camryn is a 2023 graduate of Western Michigan University’s theatre program and currently spends her days working at both Totally Brewed Café and ChocolaTea. When she’s not performing or working, Camryn can be found doing yoga and watching lots of movies!
Rhyan Shankool
Rhyan is thrilled to be participating in her first production here at the Civic, especially with a show as powerful as Radium Girls. Rhyan is a recent graduate of Western Michigan University’s BFA Acting Program. Her favorite roles while at WMU include Alicia in The Thanksgiving Play and Idmon in Argonautika. She currently spends her days as a host at both Crow’s Nest and Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse. In her spare time, Rhyan can be found doing yoga and taking walks on the trails of Kalamazoo.
Winter Classes for Youth
Grades PS-9: Musical Theatre FUN-damentals A Lifetime of Learning
Winter classes begin January 14
Ages 2-4: Theatre Explorers
Grades PS-1: Creative Play
Grades 1-3: Foundations in Theatre
Grades 1-5: Musical Moves
Grades 3-5: Acting Out
Grades 5-8: Taking the Stage
Meet the Cast
Sarah Taylor
Sarah is excited to be returning to the Civic Theatre stage! She graduated from WMU with her BFA in Acting in 2018. While in Kalamazoo, Sarah has acted or directed in shows at WMU, the Civic Theatre, Queer Theatre of Kalamazoo and Farmer’s Alley Theatre. Some of her favorite rolls include Mrs. Proctor in the Crucible, Lydia in Big Love, Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly!, and the ensemble of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Some of Sarah’s assistant directorial experience includes Billy Elliot, Romeo and Juliet, as well as directing Stop Kiss. She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support on and off stage, as well the WMU theatre faculty for their authentic artistic guidance.
David Termuhlen
With utter delight and a deep sense of gratitude, Dave makes his debut at the Civic. First and foremost, he thanks his wife, Paula, for suggesting he try community theater when they moved to Kalamazoo four years ago. Dave first realized he enjoyed acting when he portrayed Dr. Seuss to promote reading as a grade school tutor in Duluth. A huge thanks for all the support and encouragement from the cast and crew at Center Stage Theatre, where Dave performed in The Music Man (2023) and Oliver! (2024), as well as the incredible mentoring from instructors at the Civic and his professor at WMU.
Daniel Warren
Daniel Warren is thrilled to be making his debut at the Civic Theatre. After high school, he took a long hiatus from performing but returned to the stage two summers ago with Center Stage Theatre. He extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who encouraged him to come back to something he thought he’d left behind for good. To his kids, he says, “I love you more than words can express,” and to his wife, Kristin, “You are my rock—I couldn’t do any of this without you.” For anyone considering a return to acting, Daniel encourages, “It’s never too late! The lights still shine bright, the audiences are amazing, and your fellow castmates will fill you with joy and love.”
Sharon Weissmann
Sharon is excited to be performing in her third show at the Civic. Sharon loves theatre because she is able to explore situations from a character’s point of view. Some of her favorite roles include Wicked Witch of the West in Wizard of Oz at Goshen Theater, Clairee in Steel Magnolias at the Bristol Opera House and M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias at Three Rivers Community Theatre. When not at the theatre Sharon enjoys volunteering as a tour guide at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, IN. She also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. She would like to thank her family for their support and encouragement.
The History Of Radium
Radium (Ra) is a highly radioactive alkaline earth metal naturally found in uranium ores. First discovered in 1898 by Marie Curie, radium was initially hailed as a "wonder element" due to its unique properties and potential applications.
Despite its challenges, the popularity of radium soared in the early 20th century. Its uses ranged from health tonics to medical treatments, but what made radium infamous was the greenish glow it emitted. This radioluminescence - a result of the energy released during radioactive decay- led to its widespread use in luminous paints for watch faces, clocks, aircraft instruments, and other glow-in-the-dark items. Seen as a sign of modern science and progress, it wasn’t until cases like the Radium Girls that the dangers of this “wonder element” became clear.
Watch and clock faces painted with radium to make numbers glow-inthe-dark.
Radiathor, a patent medicine that claimed to solve a broad range of ailments.
Marie Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903, sharing it with her husband Pierre and Henri Becquerel. In 1911 she became the first person to win a second Nobel Prize. This time in Chemistry for isolating pure radium.
From Left to Right; Chemist Gustave Bémont , Pierre Curie and Marie Curie in the labaratory
Life in the Dial Factory
Unlike other factory jobs at the time, dial painting was a secure, well-paid, highly soughtafter job in this era. The employees at the dial factory tended to be creative young women who had a precise eye and a steady hand. Their task required detailed strokes to ensure that numbers and hands on each dial glowed in the dark. To increase precision, women were instructed to use a technique called "lip-pointing," in which they shaped their paintbrushes with their lips to create a fine point before applying the radium paint.
Group of dial painters in Orange, New Jersey
Radium Dial Factory in Orange County, New Jersey, where the story of “Radium Girls” takes place
While the story of the “Radium Girls” is often associated with the United States Radium Corporation in New Jersey, dial painters across the country faced the same deadly consequences. The Radium Dial Company branch in West Ottawa, Illinois, and the Waterbury Clock Company in Waterbury, Connecticut hired thousands of young women like Catherine Donohue, Marie Becker Rossiter, Frances Splettstocher, and Mary Damulis. These girls, inspired by the case in Orange, took legal action against their employers. Between 1926 and 1936, The Waterbury Clock Company issued over $90,000 in workers compensation. Although dial painters in other states sought retribution for their fatal illnesses, those in Ottawa were the only ones "to win state sanctioned compensation for radium poisoning”.
Waterbury Clock Company in Waterbury, Connecticut
The Chicago Daily News reporting radium poisoning in Ottawa, Illinois
Employees Of The USRC
Grace Fryer (1899-1933) was a driving force behind the awsuit against U.S. Radium Corporation, which ventually helped secure workers' rights and industrial safety standards. Fryer began working at U.S. Radium Corporation when she was 18. After noticing her declining health, including severe dental issues and bone pain, Grace filed a lawsuit in 1927 along with four other women, who would later become known as the “Radium Girls.” The legal battle exposed the dangers of radium poisoning, leading to significant reforms in workplace safety and compensation laws. Grace passed away in 1933 at age 34, but her bravery left a lasting impact on labor rights in America.
Katherine Schaub (1902-1933) was another key player in the story of the Radium Girls. At just 14, Katherine began working at the U.S. Radium Corporation’s factory and where she later became an instructress. Katherine’s health began to decline in 1923, leading to severe dental issues and bone deterioration. Her case revealed the connection between radium exposure and the deadly condition known as radium necrosis. Katherine died in 1933 at age 31. Described as imaginative, Katherine dreamed of becoming a writer and published an excerpt of her memoir. Tragically, the rest of her manuscript was burned by her family after her death.
Dr. Sabin Arnold von Sochocky was an Austrian-born physician and inventor, best known for co-founding the Radium Luminous Material Corporation. He developed “Undark,” a luminous paint using radium, which became widely used on watch dials and military instruments. However, Von Sochocky eventually became a victim of the very substance he helped popularize. He fell ill from radium exposure and developed severe health complications, eventually passing away in 1928 from aplastic anemia.
Justice for the Radium Girls
As the symptoms of radium poisoning progressed, the cause of their ailments became clear: years of working at the radium dial factory and instruction to consume the highly toxic element was killing them. However, it wasn’t until the New Jersey Consumers League chairman Katherine Wiley took on the case that justice for the Radium Girls felt possible. Wiley brought in a statistical expert and began correspondence with scientists, lawyers and representatives at the USRC.
The lawsuits garnered widespread media attention and public support, highlighting the dangers of industrial work and the need for better labor protections. Ultimately, the Radium Girls' fight for justice not only resulted in financial settlements for some of the plaintiffs but also helped raise awareness about the health risks associated with radioactive materials, leading to changes in occupational safety regulations. Their struggle became a pivotal moment in the history of labor rights and environmental health, emphasizing the importance of worker protection and accountability in industries dealing with hazardous substances.
In 1927, Grace Fryer decided to sue the USRC. Raymond Berry, a young Newark attorney, took the case on contingency and filed a lawsuit in a New Jersey court on her behalf. Four former USRC employees - Edna Hussman, Katherine Schaub, and sisters Quinta McDonald and Albina Larice - quickly joined the suit.
Plaintiffs of the trial became known as “The Living Dead”
Our Volunteers
Debra Abel
Max Achenbach
Kate Acosta
Sarah Aiello
Bella Albarran
Kris Allemang-Stahl
Lynn Amari
Barbara Anderson
Kristin Anderson
Richard Anderson
Sharon AndersonWeston
Mike Artis
Katie Ault
Sarah Ault
Samatha Avery
Emily Awe
Logan Awe
Lynette Baber
Reuben Bahrou
Sabine Bahrou
Tammy Bailey
Teresa Bailey
Gabrielle Balanda
Lilly Banks
Lisa Bannan
Luis Raziel Barbosa
Cynthia Jordan Barres
Kirana Barret
Nicholas Basak
Harper Bates
Kaiya Bates
Brooke Batsie
Brian R. Bay
Martha Bay
Ashley Beach
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
Kathy Breyfogle
Jacklyn Brickman
William Brouse
Elaina Brown
Emelia Brown
Nathan Brown
Peter Bryant
Aleena Bugnaski
Hannah Bugnaski
Kaylynn Bugnaski
Ryan Burke
Gracie Burnham
Jake Burrell
Isaac Byler
Anna Cafagna
Angela Calleja
Lyndsey Camp
Lucas Campbell
Zoe Carlo
Erika Carr
Kim Chandler
Mercedes Chandler-
Williams
Jamie Chapin
Kendall Childs
Khloe Childs
Gina-Maria Chimner
Matt Clark
Stacy Claudill
Eva Clayborn
Alex Cole
Brady Cole
Sedona Coleman
Peggy Combes
Jin Yi “LeAnn”
Connelly
Laurel Connolly
Lynn Contos
Grace Cook
Tammy Cooper
Thomas John Cooper
Jr.
Gwen Cortright
Janine Cotugno
Anna Cox
Daniel Coyne
Paige Daniels
Asa Davis
Sandra Davis
Sharalyn Davis
Estelle Day
Andrew DeGraves
Suzanne DeGraves
Isaac Delgado
Diane Delhey
Laura DeMerell
Kristy DeMeritt
Josie Dennis
Denise DeVoll
Linda Dickey
Abigail Doonan
Kendall Douglas
Logan Dowell
Anna Dragan
Lorraine Dudash
Molly Duffy
Casey Duguay
Our Volunteers
Emily Duguay
Spencer Duguay
Ron Dundon
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
LIndsey Fleck
Tania Fleitas
Briana Foghino
Diane Foghino
Larry Foster-Goodrich
Evangeline FraleyBurgett
Alyssa Frank
Avery Fulling
Bill Fulton
Sandra Gagie
Courtney Gardner
Eponine Garrod
Jessi Gates
Madison Gates
Mary Gauthier
Vincent Giannecchini
Wesley Gibbs
Traci Glasscock
Valerie Glasscock
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Addie Gordon
Evan Gorman
Drew Gorzen
Olivia Gray
Journey L Green
Nancy Gregory
Sofia Gross
Amaris Grubaugh
Ava Grunder
Taylor Gudbrandson
Macy Hagan
Abbie Halifax
Elsa Halifax
Eric Halifax
Anna Halsey
Anthony J. Hamilton
Jane Hammond
Gwenee Hart
Zoe Hart
Katherine Harte
Lori Hatfield
Nora Hauk
Mackenzie Haworth
Nathan Heckman
Cierra Hedgespeth
Alliyah Heerlyn
Nannette Heib
Joby Hertel
Jacob Heystek
Kyle Hibbard
Kelly Higgins
Nancy Hinton
Peter Hobson-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
Anastasia Hughson
Elia Ingerham
Lou Irwin
Gedeon Jaboin
Chris Jackson
Stacey Jaeger
Rowan Jakobah
Jasmine Johnson
Kasiana Johnson
Olivia Johnston
Brooklyn Jones
Jeannine Jones
Kathryn M. Jones
Ryan Jones
Shannon Jones
Caroline Jordan
Tina Jordan
Lydia Kanous
Leah Kauchak
Sabrina Kauchak
Elaine Kauffman
Brooklyn Kaufmann
Shannon Kaufmann
Tania Kazamjiam
V Keithley
Karen Kiker
Deborah Killarney
Tim Kilmartin
Lila Kissinger
Ish Klein
Andrew Klepser
Dawn Klingerman
Evie Knight
Thomas Korff
Emily Kortz
Jessica Kosticak
Chloe Kruse
Peggy Kurpinski
Leah Kusisto
Sabrina Kusisto
David Kyhn
Annabelle Lacy
Dawn Lake
Alyssa Laney
Torrie Langdon
Our Volunteers
Dominic Lannon
Allison Lay
Ella Ledbetter-Newton
Kaitlyn Lee
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
Chase Lynn
Reeve Lynn-Hillman
Carrie Lyon
Dara Lyon Warner
Brian Magnuson
Dave Mahon
Montana Major
Tammy Mammel
Lucy Mansberger
Ambi Marie
James M. Marquardt
Estela Marquez
Davick MarshPrelesnik
Kelli Martin
Maggie Martin
Malachi Martin
Michael P. Martin
Katey Martinek
Oakley Martinek
Christopher Marzonie
Lily Marzonie
SueAnn Mater
Hannah Matthews
Susan Mayer
Colleen McGilton
Delaney McKenzie
Victoria Meheshwari
Barbara Meskin
Evie Meskin
Haley Messamore
Bernice Mike
AnnMarie Miller
Genevieve Miller
Jacob Miller
Nancy Miller
Phillip A Miller
Zaynee Miller
Barbara Minar
Zoë Minard
David Miner
Alan Moerdyk
Rick Moll
Brenna Moore
Brooklyn Moore
Carolyn Moore
Elexa Moore
Mimo Moore
Yuri Moore
Pastor Karen Moorman
Anna Morris
Lori Mosier
Shaun Moskalik
Eloise Mott
Jennifer Moubrey
Camryn Mouly
Alason Murphy
Justin Muse
Micha E. Myers
Jaycee Myner
Lucia Myner
Jacob Myny
Kris Naftel
Michael Philip Nagle
Aria Nahavandi
Elizabeth Nahavandi
Barbara Nance
Nora Napolitan
Mary Narusis
Jasmine Nash
Isobel Newman
Lisa Newman
Laurie L. Nic
Morgan Nickolae
Kathy Niemann
Cloe Nitz
Mandana Nordbrock
Autumn Norris
Derrick M. Norris
Heather Norris
Chris Nower
Riglee Nower
Ryleigh Nower
Sharaya Nower
Elliot Odette
Russ Panico
Dante Pankey
Zoe Pankey
Elijah Parker
Lisa Marie Parker
Sky Pathic
Shari Pearce
Emma Pegouske
Nancy Pendziszewski
Steve H. Pendziszewski
Lissa Perkins
Catherine W. Perry
Emma Peterman
Robert James
Piellusch
Judi Pike
Rachel Piper
Don Plane
Savannah Plank
Brogan Poer
Etta Poer
Nicki Poer
Verity Poisson
Aaron Potter
Our Volunteers
Andi Potter
Jaya Pratt
Lou Price
Bella Pringle
Aly Radford
Delma Radford
Maya Ray
Mahalia Reign
Ashley Reijonen
Laura Rench
Ethel Resh
Bobalee Rethard
Adelaide Richards
Nicholas Richardson
Bev Riley
Jeremy Roach
Krista Roberson
Carl Roberts
Mikayla Robinson
Mia Rogic
Kari Rose
Payton Rose
David Ross
Carabelle Rothney
Marin Rozmys
Dan Rozmys
Viktor Rozmys
Annaliese Sabuda
Ella Sabuda
Ashley Saddler
Denise Sanchez
Severiano Sandoval
Chris Sargeant
Lyla Savina
Alice Scheutz
Joanna Schma
Kristine Schomish
Estella Schuetz
Alice Schuetz
Nova Schumaker
Jane Schuster
Matt Schuster
Trevor Schuster
Carolyn Schwedler
Mike Scorzo
Gordon Scott
Kim Seeley
Dan Selvidge
Lesley Serri
Camryn Shankool
Rhyan Shankool
Ann Shepich
Robyn Shepich
Sara Sherman
Lynn Shiflea
Reed Shilts
Erika Shoemaker
Kylie Shoemaker
Sappho Slate
Kim Slater
Arianna Smith
Lisa Smith
Lula Smith
Samiyah Smith
Victoria E. Smith
Nancy Snell
William Snell
Cindy Snyder
Jonathan Solonika
Susan Sonday
R.J. Soule’
Oliver Sparling
Quinn Spitz
Kris Allemang Stahl
Krystle Start
Abby Steele
Courtney Stewart
Ivy Stewart
Zoe Stewart
Eilee Stob
Gail Stults
Gwen Sualino
Bob Summey
Mary Anne Summey
Nolan Surach
Aliya Sutherland
Alyssa Tamvakis
Elliana Tangeman
Amanda Ann Taylor
Kaliajah Taylor
Sarah Taylor
David Termuhlen
Ace Terrentine
Melitta Terrentine
Dr. Miriam Thomas
Dr. Quincy Thomas
Rebecca Thoreson
Bhatt
Maggie Timmer
Andrea Tramel
Kristin Tramel
Lucy Tramel
Jane Tran
Amanda Treat
Karen Trout
Tonya Tucker
Hailee Turner
Kristin Tyrrell
Camille Van Dien
Orion Vandenberg
LounAnn VanDenBos
Melinda Vanderbuilt
Lily VanKeuren
Laura VanOrman
Olivia VanSpyker
Robert D. Vergeson
Evan Vicker
Zoe Vicker
Danielle Vogler
Andora Volz
Jared Volz
Veda Volz
Gari Voss
Tyler Walker
Leah Walters
Sharon Ward
Our Volunteers
Daniel Warren
Kennedy Warren
Kris Warren
Paige Warren
Theo Warren
Cody Watson
Jan Watson
Ari Webb
Kathy Weidmayer
Sharon Weissman
Fred Weston
Wendy Wheeler
Judy Wilcox
Candace Williams
Jennifer Williams
Kai Williams
Louis Williams
Makiyah Williams
Donna Willoughby
Gary Willoughby
Patti Wills
Paul Wills
John Wing
Brandon Wolfgang Marvinette Woodley-
Penn
Jax Workman
Maggie Zahrai
Laura Zervic
Ben Zylman
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
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
The O’Connor Fund for Historic Preservation
Suzanne U D Parish Foundation
Business and Organizations
Ruby (up to $2,499)
Douglas & Son, Inc.
Hardings Markets West, Inc.
Pfizer Inc. Matching Program
In Kind Donations
Friendship Village
Polytek Development Corp.
River Run Press
Stacey Jaeger
In Honor
IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON
on the occasion of his 64th birthday
Ian Magnuson
IN MEMORY OF DALE GERVAISE FINN, MOTHER OF DEB KILLARNEY Dixie Edwards, Ann Videtich
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Angel
($10,000+)
The Bryant Family Charitable Fund
Producer
($5,000 - $7,499)
Eugene Wu
Director
($2,500 - $4,999)
Catherine Perry Lund
Arthur Nemitz
Assistant Director
($1,000 - $2,499)
Jerry and Mary Zwart
Star
($500 - $999)
Cathy Ditto
Elsie Gale
Bridget and Dave Lemberg
Stacey Jaeger
Charles B. Knappen III
James and Michele Marquardt
Richard A. and Jodie G. Palmer
Reed and Dawn Shilts
Steven E Tibbits
Charles B. Knappen III
Supporting Player
($250 - $499)
Anonymous
Katherine Bates
David Dart
Dennis and Susan Hollar
Howard and Georgia Potrude
Heather and James Ratliff
Joann Schma
Pam Shebest
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
D. James Heaton
Virginia Hessler
Jacque R. Jennings-Carter
Arnie and Debby Johnston
Eric and Elizabeth Kent
Peter Kobrak
Kristen Larson
Kay L Lennon
Michael P. Martin
John L. Mason
Prudence D McCabe
Joyce McNalley
Sarah Nyenhuis
Jill Ongley
Mary Oudsema
Russ Panico
Donald and Ann Parfet
Lois and Frank Plaver
Eric Rice
Beverly A Riley
Erika Shoemaker
Tom and Ruth Small
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Chorus Member
($100 - $249)
Linda Stieve and Daniel Coyne
Clifford Tallman
Linda Teare
Ken and Jill Weyenberg
Louis Williams Patron
($1-99)
Mike Artis
Donald Barnes
Wayne Barrett
Susan Beechler
Ann Bengtsson
Sally Bingham
Ann Birder
David Breen
Ruth and William Breyfogle
Phillip and Virginia Caruso
Brany Corboy
Rev Mary Elizabeth R. Moran Cross
Randy Custer Gary and Ruth Dare
Veronica Dark
Greta Decker
Joe Demorest
Holly Diebel
Ross Draper
George H. Dunn
Dixie Edwards
Marci Ekberg
Nathan Ekola
Sidney Ellis
Nikki and Dave Elrod
Doug Eplee
Mary Evans
Chelsie Fall
Addysen R. Foster-Morris
Sue Glenn
Jennifer R. Lee Good
Karen Hassler
Cheryl Haugh
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Patron ($1-99)
Peter R. Hobson-Morse
Peter Holysz
Sofi Hudson
Bryan Huey
Nancy Johnson
Deb Jokela
Shannon Kaufmann
Amanda Kutzler
Mary Lampen-Crowell
Kristin Lauria
R Vincent Lavieri
Mark Loehrke
Jennifer R. Lee Good
Ian Magnuson
Richard Mahaney
Jaime Marsman
Christopher Morzonie
Sandra Maya
Dara & Gary R.
McLeod
Daniel Miller
Tucker Miller
Lea Morello
Micha Myers
Jaycee Myner
Patricia Newbauer
Connie Newhouse
Lara Palazzolo
George Pendill
Nancy Peterson
Nathalie Peterson
Brianne Pitts
Tom and Mary Platte
Carol Pratt
Theresa Reed
Mark and Jill Reid
Molly Reilly
Dana Richardson
Kelly Rumohr
Leigh Ann Sayen
Bruce Simrod
Susan Sonday
Kyle Sutherland
Marcene Telfer
Jennifer Valdez
Juliet Veliz-Figueroa
Ann Videtich
Miranda Vinson
Tyler Walker
Kay Wallace
Von Hugo and Frances L.
Washington
Katherine Webb
Rebecca White
Caroline Wiley
Candace Williams
Gary and Donna Willoughby
David Worthams
ACT II Subscriptions On Sale Now!
Get 4 admissions for $96 to use on any production January-May 2025.
Jan. 17-26
Feb. 21 – Mar. 2
Apr. 25 – May 4
Mar. 14 – 23
May 2 – 18
Feb. 8 – 16
Mar. 28 – Apr. 6
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
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!
The Civic Production Team
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
Eunice Jennings
Pamela and Kevin Kanouse
Pauline Keiser
Thomas and Celine Keizer
Thank You to Our Season Subscribers
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
Bill and Ruthann McKenzie
Joyce McNalley
Barbara L. Menlen
Barbara Meskin
Drs. Mark and Jeanette Meyer
Mark and Sheryl Miller
Pat Miner
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
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
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
Thank You to Our Season Subscribers
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
Emma Pegouske ...........................................................Sound Design Intern
Camille Van Dien ....................................................... Costume Design Intern
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.
Large Print
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.
