The Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre presents
April 25 - May 4, 2025
By Peter Bloedel
Scenic
Addie Gorden
Lighting
Director’s Note
With this production, I can officially, slightly ironically, say I am a playwright. The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream does its job, almost too well it seems, in condensing and even further humorizing Shakespeare’s famous play, to the point where we needed to add to our run time. This gave the Kalamazoo Civic a chance to show off some of our amazing design team and the beautiful work they did on this production. My hope is always that they can have fun and feel creatively fulfilled while bringing more life to the show, and with this one they certainly did not disappoint.
On top of it, I was able to work with a young, talented cast who not only took on the main script, but weeks into rehearsal, graciously breathed life into another. I sometimes have to pinch myself that life has brought me to where I get to work with these gifted performers and watch them grow and improve as they take on one of the most challenging forms of theatre: satirical comedy. I hope you enjoy the hijinks as well as the message that while love can take some crazy twists and turns, it ultimately keeps us on the right path.
I'd like to dedicate this show to the memory of Thomas Koehler, one of the best prop designers and people I've known.
Katherine Mumma, Director
This performance is approximately 45 minutes with no intermission. Video and/or audio recording and the taking of photographs is strictly prohibited.
Special Acknowledgements
Adopt a Show Board Members - Jared Volz, Michael Holmes
Production Community Partner - Kalamazoo Public Schools
Makeup Assistance - Katey Martinek
Cast
Narrator 1/Fairy 2 & 3 ...................................................... Evie Meskin
Narrator 2/Fairy 1 .................................................... Jane Hammond
Hippolyta ...................................................................... Abbie Halifax
Theseus ........................................................................... Noah Kropp
Philostrate .................................................................. Kennedi Peake *
Hermia .................................................. Charlie Humphreys-Strand *
Lysander ......................................................................... Carter Ibison *
Demetrius .......................................................................... Brady Cole
Bottom ........................................................................... Isaac DeLuca
Puck ............................................................................ Reuben Bahrou
Flute ............................................................................. Viktor Rozmys
Quince ........................................................... Heron Miriam Bothwell *
Snout .................................................................................. Eric Halifax
Oberon/Egeus ........................................................... Silvia Gutierrez *
Helena ............................................................................. Sierra Austin *
Titania .....................................................................................Ella Kate
Crew
Floor Manager........................................................................Zoe Hart
Light Board Operator ................................................. Isaac Delgado A1 .................................................................................. Meadow Walsh
A2 ....................................................Addie Yates, Annaliese Sabuda
Playback Operator ........................................ Oliver Riley-Spreitzer
Dressers/Makeup ...................................... Kaiya Bates, Eilee Stob
......................................................................... Ivy Stewart, Veda Volz
Fly Crew ................................................... Elliott Stahl*, Kaia Solano *
Front of House ............... Tove Kerney*, Davick Marsh-Prelesnik, ....................... Aliya Sutherland, Amira Sutherland*, Quinn Spitz
Light Hang Crew ............ Brogan Poer, Elliott Stahl*, Kaia Solano *
.............................. Yuri Moore, Meadow Walsh, Amira Sutherland * *Civic Debut
Brady Demetrius
Reuben Puck Sierra Helena
Silvia Oberon/Egeus
Viktor Flute
Abbie Hippolyta
Carter Lysander
Charlie Hermia
Evie Narrator 1/ Fairy 2 & 3
Noah Theseus
Ella Titania
Jane Narrator 2/ Fairy 1
Isaac Bottom
Eric Snout
Kennedi Philostrate
Heron Quince
Company Bios
Sierra Austin
Sierra is thrilled to be making her Civic Theatre debut as Helena! A passionate performer, she has previously appeared in productions with Kalamazoo Country Day School and is an active participant with Center Stage Theatre Company. Over the summer, she was part of Oliver! and recently played Michael Hobbs in Elf Junior. Sierra loves bringing characters to life on stage and is always eager to grow as an actress. When she’s not performing, she enjoys singing, reading, horseback riding, and sailing. She is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and mentors and is excited to share this experience as Helena with the cast and audience.
Reuben Bahrou
Reuben is thrilled to be performing in “The Seussification of a Midsummer Night’s Dream”!, their third production at the Civic. Some of their favorite roles include Bloat in “Finding Nemo Jr.” 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.
Heron Miriam Bothwell
Heron is delighted to make her Civic debut as Quince, after discovering her love of playing bossy characters as a domineering angel in a church pageant. She fulfills a role much like Quince at home, directing traffic and entertainment for her three younger siblings. Heron has played violin and piano around town for many years, and enjoys reading, writing, roller skating, baking, and running wild with friends in the neighborhood. She is a fan of the Beatles, Harry Potter, Tolkein, the Babysitters’ Club, and now, Seussified Shakespeare. And by adding theater to her repertoire, Heron is now a true triple threat – combining acting, musical performance and spycraft.
Abbie Halifax
Abbie is thrilled to be performing in her fourth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include “Hadestown”, “The Music Man”, and “She Loves Me”. Abbie loves being involved in theatre because her gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, she likes to learn instruments, read, and go on walks. Abbie would like to thank her family for dealing with busy show schedules.
Zoe Hart
This is Zoe’s third time working at the Civic. They were previously Assistant Stage Manage of Six The Musical – Teen Edition and a dresser on The Hunchback of Notre Dame and absolutely loved watching the show come together. Zoe loves anything to do with theatre. Whether that’s onstage, backstage, or in the audience! Their parents have been very supportive of them, even if it’s a bit of a hassle driving back and forth. Zoe is very happy to be apart of this show and hopefully of many more to come!
Charlie Humphreys-Strand Charlie is excited to be performing in her first show at the Civic. Charlie enjoys being involved in theatre because she can escape reality. When not in rehearsal she likes to play guitar and write poetry. Charlie would like to thank her family for making accommodations to allow her to do the play.
Carter Ibison
Carter is appearing in his first production as the role of Lysander. He is 13 years old and attends Vicksburg Middle School. Carter was first introduced to acting through programs and acting classes at the Civic. He loves to be on stage whether it is acting or singing. Carter in his free time loves sports and traveling around the world with his family. He hopes to bring his energetic spirit
to the main stage and continue to pursue his dream of acting. He is the only child of his proud parents Russ and Misty Ibison.
Kennedi Peake
Kennedi Reign was born with a love for performing. She danced with Unique Unity Dance Team from ages 3–6 and discovered theater in a 2023 Civic Theatre summer camp. Beyond acting, she runs her lip gloss business, GlossGirls Cosmetics, participates in her school’s academically talented program, writes stories and songs, and creates her own fashion looks. Kennedi is grateful for her family’s love and support on her journey.
Brogan Poer
Brogan is a proud 4th grader from Kalamazoo who to perform in their second Civic production. They set foot on stage for the first time this past summer in What A Do Theatre’s “The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark” as a triceratops named Larry. Brogan is a student at Wellspring Dance Academy, just took up the viola and kayaking, and plays golf. They would like to thank their mama, papa, and big sister, Etta for all of the love and support.
Addie A2 Operator
Brogan Light Hang
Isaac Light Board Op
Meadow Light Hang/A1
Front of House
Front of House
Oliver Playback Operator
Amira Light Hang/FOH
Eilee Makeup/Dresser
Light Hang/Fly
Front of House
A2 Operator
Light Hang/Fly
Front of House
Yuri Light Hang
Aliya
Kaiya Makeup/Dresser
Veda Makeup/Dresser
Davick
Annaliese
Kaia
Ivy Makeup/Dresser
Zoe Asst. Stage Manager
Elliott
Tove
Crew
Zoé Stage Manager
Quinn
Oliver Riley-Spreitzer
Oliver is excited to be crewing in his fifth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include “Puffs”, “The Lion King JR”, and “Polkadots”. Oliver enjoys being involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal, he likes to draw, read, and write poetry. Oliver would like to thank everyone involved in this play for being great!
Viktor Rozmys
Viktor is thrilled to be performing in his tenth show at the Civic. Some of his favorite roles include Skimbleshanks in “Cats, Jr”, Rainbow Fish in “Rainbow Fish the Musical”, Young Adventurer in “Press Start”, and Sebastian/G Minor in “All of Us”. Viktor loves being involved in theatre because he loves performing and all the friends he’s made. When not in rehearsal he likes to play video games or Dungeons & Dragons. Viktor would like to thank his family for supporting him and spending all their time chauffeuring him to and from the theater.
Kaia Solano
Kaia is thrilled to be crewing in her first show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Fairy Godmother in “Beauty is a Beast”, and a Poppy in “The Magical Land of Oz”. Kaia loves being involved in theatre because she gets to perform and work behind the scenes. When not in
rehearsal, she likes to play softball and basketball, and practice the French horn. Kaia would like to thank her family for their support.
Elliott Stahl
Elliott is thrilled to be crewing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and “Wicked”. Elliott loves being involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal, he likes to play video games, write stories and snuggle with his cats. Elliott would like to thank his family for supporting him and always being kind.
Ivy Stewart
Ivy is really excited to be in the Wardrobe Crew for Seussification! Some of her favorite past experiences at the Civic include wardrobe/makeup crew for “Finding Nemo Jr.” and “The Lion King Jr.”, and performing in “All Of Us”. Ivy enjoys being involved in theater because she can imagine “all these different people and different worlds”. At home, Ivy likes to read, color, face paint, watch videos, and be outside. She would like to thank the Civic staff for the opportunity to be involved in great shows, and her family for their support.
Zoé Stewart
Zoé is ecstatic to be Seussification’s Stage Manager, as it is her first time taking on this role. Some of her favorite crew gigs include Wardrobe for “Puffs”, and Assistant Stage Manager for “The Lion King Jr.” Zoé enjoys being a Civic crew member because she hopes to one day pursue Stage Managing as a career. When she’s not hanging out backstage, Zoé loves to read, play Bass guitar, and listen to music. Zoé wants to thank the Civic staff for creating great shows to participate in, and her friends and family for supporting her interests.
Eilee Stob
Eilee is excited to be crewing in her third show at the Civic. Some of her favorite roles include Bubbles/Reef Kid in “Finding Nemo Jr.” and Rumpleteazer in “Cats: Young Actors Edition”. Eilee enjoys being involved in theatre because she gets to make friends with similar interests. When not in rehearsal, she likes to write short stories and play piano. Eilee would like to thank her family for allowing her to pursue her passion in theatre. Giving it up to God.
Veda Volz
Veda is thrilled to be working in her fifth show at the Civic. Some of her favorite crew positions include follow spot for Polkadots, light hang for Puffs, light board for The Lion King JR, and ASM (assistant stage manager) for Finding Nemo JR. Veda loves being involved in theatre because she gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, she likes to run, sing, and knit. Veda would like to thank her family for their support, help and personal chauffeur service.
Addie Yates
Addie is thrilled to be crewing for the third time at the Civic. Some of Addie’s favorite crew positions include “Finding Nemo JR” (follow spot), and “Cinderella” (A2). Addie enjoys being involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal, they like to skateboard, make bracelets, and play video games. Addie would like to thank their friends for being so encouraging, kind, and funny.
Production Team
Director .................................................................. Katherine Mumma
Scenic Designer ............................................................... Paige Billian
Costume Designer ....................................................... Addie Gorden
Lighting Designer ........................................................... Elliot Odette
Sound Designer ....................................................... Emma Pegouske
Technical Director ...................................................... Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master ................................................. Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager ................................................................ Zoé Stewart
Assistant Stage Manager ......................................................Zoe Hart
Makeup Designer............................................................. Andora Volz
Scenic Carpenters .... Ryan Burke, Dominic Lannon, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter ................................................................. Paige Billian
Scenic Artists ............................................ David Kyhn, Justin Muse
Stitchers..... Elaine Kauffman, Isabella Balden, Camille Van Dien
Master Electrician.............................................................. Ben Arnett
Properties Artisan ........................................................ Jamie Chapin
Photographer/Graphic Designer ......................... Deborah Mitchell
Videographer ........................................................ Katherine Mumma
Production Stage Manager........................................ Stacey Jaeger
Director of Volunteers ........................................................ Mike Artis
Artistic Director ................................................ Anthony J. Hamilton
Executive Director..................................................... Laura M. Zervic *Civic Debut
Our Volunteers
Debra Abel
Max Achenbach
Micah Acre
Nicky Aiello
Noah Aiello
Sarah Aiello
Bella Albarran
Mary Kay Allbee
Betty Allemang
Kris Allemang-Stahl
Lynn Amari
Abby Amsterburg
Barbara Anderson
Kristin Anderson
Richard Anderson
Sharon AndersonWeston
Ben Arnett
Mike Artis
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Sarah Ault
Sierra Austin
Tori Austin
Samatha Avery
Emily Awe
Logan Awe
Lynette Baber
Marissa Babineau
Felix Bahrou
Reuben Bahrou
Sabine Bahrou
Tammy Bailey
Teresa Bailey
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Courtney Balcom
Lilly Banks
Luis Raziel Barbosa
Jenny Barnhart
Cynthia Jordan Barres
Kirana Barret
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Harper Bates
Kaiya Bates
Brooke Batsie
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Brian R. Bay
Martha Bay
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Erin Berns
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Riya Bhatt
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Johanna Bildner
Josiah Bildner
Paige Billian
Stefani Bishop
Christopher Blades
Philip Borkholder
Heron Bothwell
Ariel Botsko-Wilson
Lora Boyd
Noah Boyd
Steven Boysen
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Kathy Breyfogle
Jacklyn Brickman
William Brouse
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Nathan Brown
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Ondrea Brussee
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Peter Bryant
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Robin Burlingham
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Jake Burrell
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Penny Cadwell
Anna Cafagna
Angela Calleja
Lyndsey Camp
Lucas Campbell
Uriah Campbell
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Zoe Carlo
Erika Carr
Josh Cavalli
Kristy Cavalli
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Kim Chandler
Mercedes ChandlerWilliams
Jamie Chapin
Jayk Chavez
Our Volunteers
Timmy Cheeseman
Kendall Childs
Khloe Childs
Gina-Maria Chimner
Matt Clark
Stacy Claudill
Eva Clayborn
Alex Cole
Brady Cole
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Rohnda Coleman
Collins
Peggy Combes
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Connelly
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Jr.
Anne Copeland
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Sharalyn Davis
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Suzanne DeGraves
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Isaac Deluca
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Jennifer Demmond
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Pyper Eichorn
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Madison Gates
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Valerie Glasscock
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Lisa Grace
Olivia Gray
Journey L Green
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Piper Gregory
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Jennifer Grunder
Taylor Gudbrandson
Silvia Gutierrez
Macy Hagan
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Tracy Hageman
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Elsa Halifax
Eric Halifax
Anna Halsey
Anthony J. Hamilton
Jane Hammond
Kristin L Hammond
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Zoe Hart
Katherine Harte
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Linda Havens
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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
Charlotte HumphreysStrand
Lindsay Hunt
Carter Ibison
Misty Ibison
Elia Ingerham
Lou Irwin Jr.
Gavin Isaacs
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Chris Jackson
Stacey Jaeger
Rowan Jakobah
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Karrie Kloosterman
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Evie Knight
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Noah Kropp
Our Volunteers
Chloe Kruse
Peggy Kurpinski
Leah Kusisto
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David Kyhn
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Victoria Maheshwari
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Davick MarshPrelesnik
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Christopher Marzonie
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Evie Meskin
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Yuri Moore
Pastor Karen Moorman
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Dustin Morton
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Alason Murphy
Justin Muse
Micha E. Myers
Jaycee Myner
Lucia Myner
Lucian Myner
Jacob Myny
Kris Naftel
Michael Philip Nagle
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Our Volunteers
Elizabeth Nahavandi
Barbara Nance
Nora Napolitan
Mary Narusis
Jasmine Nash
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Karen Newlon
Isobel Newman
Lisa Newman
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Piellusch
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Our Volunteers
Estella Schuetz
Brittin Schumaker
Nova Schumaker
Jane Schuster
Matt Schuster
Trevor Schuster
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Gordon Scott
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Kim Slater
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Lula Smith
MaKaila Smith
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Sloan Smith
Victoria E. Smith
Nancy Snell
William Snell
Cindy Snyder
Gail Snyder
Kaia Solano
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Quinn Spitz
Fiona Springsteen
Elliott Stahl
Jacki Stahr
Krystle Start
Abby Steele
Chelsea Stevenson-
Hicks
Courtney Stewart
Ivy Stewart
Zoé Stewart
Eilee Stob
Carlee Stoker
Paige Stubelt
Gail Stults
Bob Summey
Mary Anne Summey
Nolan Surach
Aliya Sutherland
Amira Sutherland
Alyssa Tamvakis
Elliana Tangeman
Julie Tasker
Madelynn Tasker
Amanda Ann Taylor
Kaliajah Taylor
Sarah Taylor
David Termuhlen
Paula Termuhlen
Ace Terrentine
Melitta Terrentine
Pat Terwilliger
Robert Terwilliger
Dr. Miriam Thomas
Dr. Quincy Thomas
Zach Thomas
Rebecca Thoreson
Bhatt
Brooke Tiffany
Grant Tiffany
Maggie Timmer
Brayden Todd
Andrea Tramel
Kristin Tramel
Lucy Tramel
Jane Tran
Amanda Treat
Karen Trout
Tonya Tucker
Hailee Turner
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 March April 21, 2025, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.
Businesses and Organizations
Ruby (up to $2499)
Consumers Concrete Corporation
Crux Move Consulting
Douglas & Son, Inc.
Fetzer Institute
Hardings Markets West Inc.
Miller Davis Foundation
Pfizer Matching Program
Taplin Environmental Services
Foundations
Burdick-Thorne Foundation
Dominic and Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts
Dorothy U Dalton Foundation
ENNA Foundation
Carroll J Haas Foundation
The Carol Haenicke Charitable Fund
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Trustees
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
The O’Connor Fund for Historic Preservation
Marvin and Rosalie Okum Foundation
Suzanne U D Parish Foundation
John G. and Kathryn S. Polzin Fund for the Musical & Dramatic Arts
Wattles Family Foundation
In Kind Donations
Polytek Development Corp.
Friendship Village
Stacey Jaeger
Karla Maschalko
Public Media Network
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In Memory of Nancy H. Acker, George Acker and Judy Acker-Smith
Nancy Acker
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In Memory of Tim Kilmartin
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IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON
on the occasion of his 64th birthday
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Lisa Kissinger
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Happy Holidays! - Haley Jordan
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Fetzer Institute
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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.
The Civic Production Team
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.
Addie Gorden
(Costume Design Intern)
Addie Gorden graduated from Indiana University in 2023 with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Fashion Design. As a teenager she volunteered at the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, doing everything from acting to stage management. In college she began to explore costume design, with a particular interest in historical costuming. She is looking forward to continuing to grow as a designer with The Civic!
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.
The Civic Production Team
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.
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.
The Civic Production Team
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.
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Did You Know?
We offer these services so everyone can enjoy the theatre experience.
Accessible Seating with companion seating is available in all our spaces
American Sign Language interpreters ASL translation is offered the first Saturday of every Civic production.
Audio Description is provided the first Saturday of every Civic production.
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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
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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
Marvinetta Woodley-Penn ..... Member
Foundation Board of Trustees
Timothy Kilmartin ...................... Chair
Leah Walters ...................... Vice Chair
Catherine W. Perry .............. Secretary
Stacy Caudill ....................... Treasurer
Asa Davis .............................. Member
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
Jamie Chapin ................................................................... Properties Artisan
Stacey Jaeger ..................................................... Production Stage Manager
Kathryn M. Jones ............................ Administrative Assistant - Car ver Center
Elaine Kauffman ............................................... Resident Costume Designer
David Kyhn ...........................................................Resident Scenic Designer
Christopher Lewis ........................................... Resident Properties Manager
Sydney Lewis ............ Senior Box Office Associate & Administrative Assistant
Delaney McKenzie .............................................. Resident Lighting Designer
AnnMarie Miller .................................... Director of Education and Outreach
Jacob Miller ...................................................................... Scenic Carpenter
Phillip A. Miller ................................................................. Technical Director
Deborah Mitchell .......................................... Graphic Designer/Photographer
Justin Muse ............................................................ Scenic Design Assistant
Jacob Myny .......................................................... Resident Sound Designer
Carl Roberts ................................................................. Custodial Supervisor
Jane Schuster ................................................ Marketing and Sales Director
Melita Terrentine-Wiener .................................... Front of House Coordinator
Interns
Paige Billian ................................................................. Scenic Design Intern
Addie Gorden............................................................Costume Design Intern
Olivia Johnston .................................................... Stage Management Intern
Dominic Lannon................................................... Technical Direction Intern
Elliot Odette ............................................................... Lighting Design Intern
Emma Pegouske ...........................................................Sound Design Intern
Camille Van Dien ....................................................... Costume Design Intern
Sep. 19 - 28, 2025
Nov. 7 - 16, 2025
Feb. 6 - 15, 2026
Apr. 10 - 19, 2026
Oct. 10 - 19, 2025
Dec. 5 - 21, 2025
Feb. 20 - Mar. 1, 2026
Apr. 17 - 26, 2026
Oct. 24 - Nov. 2, 2025
Jan. 16 - 25, 2026
Mar. 13 - 22, 2026
May 1 - 17, 2026
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