24-25 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - Six The Musical: Teen Edition

2024 • 2025

The Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre presents

by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss

September 13-29, 2024 • Civic Auditorium

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Kalamazoo Civic Youth Theatre presents

by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss Originally Produced in the West End by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes and George Stiles. Originally Produced on Broadway by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, George Stiles and Kevin McCollum in association with Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

SIX THE MUSICAL®™ SIX™ and SIX purple and gold logo® are trademarks and registered trademarks of Ex-Wives Ltd., used under license, all rights reserved.

SIX: TEEN EDITION is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Director Anthony J. Hamilton

Lighting Designer Delaney McKenzie

Scenic Designer David Kyhn

Sound Designer Jacob Myny

Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman

SFX Designer Phillip A. Miller

Music Director Emma Peterman

Technical Director Phillip A. Miller

Choreographers Sara Sherman Anthony J. Hamilton Properties Master Christopher Lewis Stage Manager Stacey Jaeger

Divorced, beheaded, died…

Divorced, beheaded, survived…

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the opening of the Civic’s 96th season! It has been my immense pleasure to direct & co-choreograph this production.

These young women have worked incredibly hard to deliver an unforgettable theatrical event. Beyond their explosive talent, they have operated as a solid unit; a sisterhood. For that, I am the most proud; theatre is family.

I must acknowledge the tireless work of my creative team: Emma Peterman & Sara Sherman. This has been a true collaborative process. They are both artists at the top of their game and they’ve poured so much into our youth. I’d also like to acknowledge the production staff and designers for their priceless contributions to this (and every) show.

The Civic enriches lives through the art of storytelling; your participation (as an audience) is the last ingredient for the makings of any successful production. Please share the excitement of your experience tonight. Tell a friend, a relative or a neighbor to purchase tickets! Help us to keep the arts alive in our community!

I invite you to “tap in” to the story of each Queen! The aim of our production is to release these women from the patriarchal framework(s) in which society has viewed them over the course of history. SIX The Musical: Teen Edition is a daring exploration of what it means to take charge of your own narrative; an especially crucial message for young women of today. The notion of “Girl Power” is alive and well; you’re about to experience it in full force…

Enjoy the concert, Anthony J. Hamilton, Artistic Director

Cast

Catherine of Aragon......................................................... Sappho Slate* Anne Boleyn................................................................. Courtney Gardner Jane Seymour......................................................................Bella Albarran Anna of Cleves........................................................ Claudia Fiedorowicz* Katherine Howard ............................................................Lyndsey Camp* Catherine Parr............................................................... Aija Elise Hodges Ladies in Waiting................................... Madison Gates, Maggie Martin ....................................................................... Jasmine Nash, Zoe Pankey ....................................................................... Victoria Smith*, Jane Tran* *Civic Debut Acknowledgements Adopt a Show Board Members - Peter Hobson-Morse, Joann Schma Production Community Partner: OutFront Kalamazoo Ace Terrentine for bedazzling the photo booth microphones.

We acknowledge that the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre occupies the ancestral lands of the Council of the Three Fires – the Ojibwe, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi.

We recognize and respect the Indigenous nations of the Great Lakes region, also known as the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), as the stewards of this land and acknowledge the sacred lands of all Indigenous Peoples and their continued presence.

Musical Numbers

Ex-Wives.......................................................................................... Queens No Way............................................. Catherine of Aragon and Company Don’t Lose Ur Head..................................... Anne Boleyn and Company Heart of Stone...........................................Jane Seymour and Company Haus of Holbein.............................................................. Ladies in Waiting Get Down...................................................Anna of Cleves and Company All You Wanna Do................................Katherine Howard and Company I Don’t Need Your Love............................Catherine Parr and Company Six.................................................................................................. Company This production is performed without an intermission.

This performance will include water based smoke and haze, pyrotechnics, flashing lights, sudden loud noises in a concert setting.

The wives of Henry VIII faced numerous injustices and abuses during their marriages to him, including significant emotional and physical abuses. These are their stories.

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author(s)’s rights and actionable under United States copyright law. For more information, please visit: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists

Production Team Director Music Director Choreographers Scenic Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer SFX Designer Technical Director Properties Master Stage Manager Assistant Stage Managers Stage Management Advisor Scenic Carpenters

Charge Painter Scenic Artists Assistant Sound Designer Audio Engineer Stitchers

Properties Artisan Photographer/Graphic Designer Videographer Production Stage Manager Director of Volunteers Artistic Director Executive Director

Anthony J. Hamilton Emma Peterman Sara Sherman, Anthony J. Hamilton David Kyhn Elaine Kauffman Delaney McKenzie Jacob Myny Phillip A. Miller Phillip A. Miller Christopher Lewis Stacey Jaeger Kelly Higgins, Zoe Hart Val Glasscock Ryan Burke, Dominic Lannon, Jacob Miller David Kyhn Paige Billian, Justin Muse Emma Pegouske Emma Pegouske Isabella Bolden, Addie Gorden, Camille Van Dien Jamie Chapin Deborah Mitchell Katherine Mumma Stacey Jaeger Mike Artis Anthony J. Hamilton Laura M. Zervic

Crew Floor Managers Light Board Operator A1 Operator A2 Operator Floor/Fly Crew Follow Spot Operators Playback Operators

Zoe Hart, Kelly Higgins Elvin E. East Emma Pegouske Robyn Shepich Elia Ingerham Viktor Rozmys, Theo Warren Jax Workman, Leah Kusisto

Meet the Cast Sappho Slate (Catherine of Aragon) Sappho is a junior in high school making her Civic debut, living out her dreams in her dream role as Catherine of Aragon. Thanks go out to Mom, Dad, Isa, and my fellow castmates, crew, directors, and civic staff. Credits include: “High School Musical the Musical, On Stage!” (Ensemble),” the Lightning Thief: a Percy Jackson Musical” (the Oracle), short play festival (Various), “Peter and The Star Catcher (Teacher), KCHS “Broadways Best” cabaret (featured dancer and minor soloist). “There’s No Way you won’t enjoy the show!” -Sappho Courtney Gardner (Anne Boleyn) Courtney is excited to perform her SIXth production with the Civic. Some of her favorite roles are Skipper (Madagascar Jr.), Lily Polkadot (Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical), and Shenzi (Lion King Jr.). Courtney started her theatre journey in 2016 through Center Stage Theatre Kalamazoo in her very first show Mulan Jr. Her favorite part of theatre is making new friends and expand on her knowledge that she can use in the future. When not in rehearsal, Courtney likes to hang out with her friends, read, and listen to music.

Courtney would like to thank her family, friends, her entire theatre family, and a special thanks to Don Dillion.

Bella Albarran (Jane Seymour) Bella is overjoyed to be a part of her second production at the Civic after making her debut last season in “The Sound of Music.” Bella’s first production was “Alice in Wonderland Jr” in 7th grade and she has loved theatre ever since. Bella enjoys painting, drawing and letting her creativity flow. She loves the theatre community because being around others who are just as passionate as she is about theatre makes the whole process worth while.

Meet the Cast Claudia Fiedorowicz (Anna of Cleves) Claudia Fiedorowicz is an aspiring actor from South Haven, Michigan. She began her theatrical journey in South Haven’s Our Town Players in 2015.

She was cast in a leading role with the same organization in 2020 as the Mad Hatter. In high school, she was cast as Madame in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (2022), Norah in It’s a Madhouse (2022), Scuttle in The Little Mermaid (2023), Avery Millen in Murder on the 518 (2023), Bert in Mary Poppins (2024), and Student Debater in What the Constitution Means to Me (2024). She has been in various dance classes for over 14 years, including tap, jazz, ballet, modern, and lyrical. She has been in various choirs growing up, including church and school, and has been taking private voice lessons with Andrew Fisher since 2022. She attended Ithaca College’s Pre-College Summer Theatre Conservatory in the summer of 2024.

Lyndsey Camp (Katherine Howard) Lyndsey is from Portland, Michigan and is a freshman at Western Michigan University. This is her first Civic show in Kalamazoo and is greatly honored for this opportunity. Before this show, Lyndsey has been in multiple productions in Portland and was a finalist in the Sutton Foster Awards earlier this year at the Wharton Center for her role as Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

Outside of theater, she likes to draw, binge true crime documentaries, and spend time with her cat. She would like to thank her family and friends for their incredible amount of love and support! Lyndsey would also like to thank the cast, crew, and directors for accepting her into the Civic community.

Aija Elise Hodges (Catherine Parr) Aija is delighted to be in her seventh Civic production as Catherine Parr in “Six: The Musical Teen Edition.” Aija loves to perform, some of her favorite roles include Mal in “Descendants”, Catherine Parr in “Six: The Musical – Teen Edition” and the cat in “Cinderella.” Outside of theatre, Aija has a passion for fashion. She would like to thank the Civic staff, production crew and cast for all their hard work and support.

Meet the Cast Madison Gates (Lady in Waiting) Madison is excited to be a part of her sixth show at the Civic with past credits including Billy Elliot, Matilda, Robin Hood (virtual), School House Rock (Penguin Project), Descendants, and Polkadots. Madison would like the thank her mom and dad for supporting her in everything she does, and putting up with her crazy and ever-changing schedule. She also would like to thank Sara, Anthony, and Emma for making the cast look and sound absolutely AMAZING on stage, we literally couldn’t do it without you; the crew for putting in hard work behind the scenes that no one sees so that our show can be the best it can be; and finally, I want to thank the girls, they have become like sisters, and now I forever have 11 lifelong friends. Love you guys.

Maggie Martin (Lady in Waiting) Maggie is so excited to be back on the Civic stage and be part of this special production. Regional credits include School of Rock at Farmer’s Alley, Timber Lake Playhouse with The Sound of Music (Brigitta) and Annie. West Michigan theatre involvement includes Grand Rapids Civic’s Studio program and Matilda (Matilda), Kalamazoo Civic’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Elf, and Meet Me In St. Louis, What-a-do Theatre’s The Christmas Schooner. Maggie also enjoys marching band and the swim team.

Thank you to my family and my best friend Emileigh for being so supportive.

I’m so thankful for you all <3 Jasmine Nash (Lady in Waiting) Jasmine is thrilled to be in her second production at the Civic, after making her debut in “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” last season. Jasmine’s first experience with theatre was in “The Little Mermaid” at Portage Nothern and favorite shows are “Hamilton”, “Aladdin”, and of course, “Six.” Outside of the Civic, Jasmine attends college and enjoys reading. She’d like to thank Jesus for making it all possible!

Zoe Pankey (Lady in Waiting) Zoe is ready to dance her heart out in “Six: The Musical – Teen Edition.”

Zoe’s first show at the Civic was in “Disney’s Lion King Jr.” last season and she’s excited to be back for another one! She loves being a part of the theatre and meeting all sorts of new people. She’d like to thank her mom for encouraging her to try out for the Civic.

Meet the Cast Victoria Smith (Lady in Waiting) Victoria is ecstatic to make her Civic debut in “Six: The Musical Teen Edition.” Victoria has always been a performer and grew up dancing. She loves getting to work with such talented people and providing a great experience for the audience. Some of her past roles include “Matilda” in Matilda, “Tweedledee” in Alice in Wonderland, and “Lisa” in Mamma Mia. She’d like to thank her mother, Elizabeth, for teaching her how to dance, and her father, Rocky, for letting her drive his truck an hour every day to Kalamazoo.

Jane Tran (Lady in Waiting) Hello! My name’s Jane and I’m class of 2026 at Portage Northern. I love to sing, act, play my guitar and connect with new people :) My passion for the arts has always been with me growing up, and a lot of it was from Pop music.

I started to do theatre in eighth grade after covid had died down, and I started to fall in love with performing- how you can interpret your own story and move others with your talent!

2024

11th Annual Christmas Cabaret December 13-15 & Dec 17-22

Experience the Magic of the Season at the Barn Theatre’s Christmas Cabaret!

Showtimes: Weeknights at 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays at 2pm and 7pm

Tickets $39

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Production Team Anthony J Hamilton (Director and Co-Choreographer) 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.

Emma Peterman (Music Director) Emma V. Peterman is a pianist, composer, and music director originally from Livonia, Michigan. She has been living in Kalamazoo since 2010, and made her Civic debut in 2014. Emma has been involved in many music projects in her new hometown for the past decade, and she couldn’t be more excited to be returning to the Civic for its 96th season!

Among Emma’s past Music Directing credits are Hands on a Hardbody and Much Ado About Nothing (The Civic), Sunday in the Park with George (WMU), Joseph and the...Dreamcoat (Three Rivers CP), and several productions with Kalamazoo Kids on Stage.

As a composer, she has contributed new music to Much Ado, and the upcoming production A Queer Crescendo (Queer Theatre Kalamazoo).

Emma has also appeared on stage at the Civic in such productions as My Fair Lady, Crazy For You, Much Ado, Hairspray, and Young Frankenstein.

Emma attended Western Michigan University, where she received a BFA in Music Composition. She currently works with WMU and Kalamazoo Public Schools as a collaborative pianist.

2024 • 2025

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Sara Sherman (Co-Choreographer) Sara currently serves as the Civic’s Resident Teaching Choreographer.

She has taught for various early childhood and performing arts programs throughout both Kalamazoo and Chicago since 2012. Sara is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTA) program and is a dance instructor at Excel Dance Centre, where she also serves as Early Childhood Director. Sara has enjoyed volunteering at the Civic for years, appearing in productions like Smokey Joe’s Café, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and The 1940s Radio Hour. Civic Choreography credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Disney’s Newsies, The Sound of Music, and Catch Me If You Can. Stacey Jaeger (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.

Kelly Higgins (Assistant Stage Manager) Kelly is thrilled to be assistant stage managing her first show here at the Civic. Though it has always been her passion, Kelly took a hiatus from theatre after graduating from Kalamazoo Central to pursue her undergraduate degree at The University of Michigan. However, life has a funny way of bringing you back to where you belong. Now, Kelly works part-time at the Civic as the marketing associate, creating all the fun social media you have seen on your feeds. Kelly is extremely proud of this show and everyone involved but wants to give a huge shoutout to the Queens and Ladies-In-Waiting for making this an unforgettable experience and to the production team, Anthony, Sara, Emma, Stacey, and Zoe for putting together a fantastic show. Now let’s GET DOWN! Zoe Hart (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Zoe’s second time working at the Civic. They were previously 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!

Leah Kusisto (Music Playback) Leah is excited to be a part of their very first show at the Civic! Leah has always loved singing and attending shows so working on Six: The Musical – Teen Edition is a dream. Outside of theatre, Leah loves to write and is currently DMing a Dungeon and Dragons campaign. Leah would like to thank her English teacher, her choir and her parents for all their support!

Jax Workman (Music Playback) Jax is thrilled to be working on his very firsts show at the Civic. Jax loves singing and playing music, but really is drawn to acting. Outside of theatre, Jax enjoys singing and drawing. Jax would like to thank his Father for driving him to rehearsal every day and his mother for pushing him to audition for things he actually likes.

Robyn Shepich Robyn is excited to be backstage for another show at the Civic! Their previous credits include Puffs, Polkadots, and All Of Us Crew plus onstage mentoring for Cats. Outside of theatre Robyn likes to make beaded bracelets, play video games, and hang out with friends. Robyn would like to thank her civic best friends, Kaiya, Oakley, and Elia for their support.

Elvin E. East Elvin has been involved in over seventy shows at the Civic over the past eighteen seasons and is a talented stage manager and light board operator.

His favorites have been the Shakespeare productions, Senior Readers Theatre, and Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical. When he is not at the Civic he enjoys being a Canadian, reading mysteries, and raising donkeys. “Thanks to my wonderful wife, Pat Erwin, for her support and my freedom.”

Elia Ingerham After taking a few acting classes in the area, Elia decided to serve as a mentor for the 2022 Penguin Project Production of School House Rock Live!

Jr. and fell in love with the process of mounting a show. Since then, she has worked on a variety of plays such as Big Fish (2023) and Barbecue (2023).

Elia would like to thank her family and the Civic staff. “Thank you for seeing me and giving me so many amazing opportunities.”

Paige Warren Paige is excited to make their backstage debut at the Civic with Six: The Musical – Teen Edition. Paige’s past credits include Middle Elsa in Frozen Jr., The Host in The Ever After - A musical and Ensemble in Moana Jr.. Paige enjoys painting and participating in marching band. Paige would like to thank her sisters because she always knows if she needs a friend, she will have them.

Our Volunteers Hal Hobson-Morse Aija Elise Hodges Anessa Hodges Michael Holmes Mychelle Hopkins Kevin Hopp Katie Houston Bryan Huey Anastasia Hughshson Elia Ingerham Lou Irwin Chris Jackson Stacey Jaeger Kasiana Johnson Olivia Johnston Jeannine Jones Kathryn M. Jones Ryan Jones Shannon Jones Caroline Jordan Tina Jordan Leah Kauchak Sabrina Kauchak Elaine Kauffman Brooklyn Kaufmann Shannon Kaufmann V Keithley Karen Kiker Deborah Killarney Tim Kilmartin Lila Kissinger Dawn Klingerman Peggy Kurpinski Leah Kusisto Sabrina Kusisto David Kyhn Annabelle Lacy Torrie Langdon Dominic Lannon Ashlynn Leitz Thaddeus Lendzion

Amy Leskowski Sydney Leskowski Christopher Lewis Sydney Lewis Deborah Lily Ally Lindsay Jen Lindsay Kennedy Lozier Chase Lynn Carrie Lyon Dara Lyon Warner Brian Magnuson Dave Mahon Montana Major Tammy Mammel Lucy Mansberger Ambi Marie James M. Marquardt Davick MarshPrelesnik Kelli Martin Maggie Martin Michael P. Martin Katey Martinek Oakley Martinek Christopher Marzonie Lily Marzonie SueAnn Mater Hannah Matthews Susan Mayer Colleen McGilton Delaney McKenzie Barbara Meskin Evie Meskin Haley Messamore AnnMarie Miller Genevieve Miller Jacob Miller Nancy Miller Phillip A Miller Barbara Minar

Zoë Minard Alan Moerdyk Rick Moll Elexa Moore Yuri Moore Lori Mosier Shaun Moskalik Eloise Mott Jennifer Moubrey Camryn Mouly Alason Murphy Justin Muse Micha E. Myers Jaycee Myner Jacob Myny Kris Naftel 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 Riglee Nower Elliot Odette Russ Panico Dante Pankey Zoe Pankey Lisa Marie Parker Sky Pathic Shari Pearce Emma Pegouske

Our Volunteers Debra Abel Bella Albarran Kris Allemang-Stahl Lynn Amari Barbara Anderson Kristin Anderson Richard Anderson Sharon AndersonWeston Mike Artis Katie Ault Samatha Avery Lynette Baber Reuben Bahrou Sabine Bahrou Tammy Bailey Lilly Banks Lisa Bannan 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 Naveen Bhatt Riya Bhatt Josiah Bildner Paige Billian Christopher Blades Ariel Botsko-Wilson Lora Boyd Noah Boyd Steven Boysen Kathy Breyfogle

William Brouse Elaina Brown Emelia Brown Nathan Brown Aleena Bugnaski Hannah Bugnaski Kaylynn Bugnaski Ryan Burke Isaac Byler Angela Calleja Lyndsey Camp Zoe Carlo Kim Chandler Mercedes ChandlerWilliams Jamie Chapin Kendall Childs Khloe Childs Matt Clark Stacy Claudill Brady Cole Peggy Combes Laurel Connolly Lynn Contos Grace Cook Tammy Cooper Thomas John Cooper Jr. Gwen Cortright Janine Cotugno Paige Daniels Asa Davis Sharalyn Davis Estelle Day Isaac Delgado Laura DeMerell Kristy DeMeritt Josie Dennis Linda Dickey Kendall Douglas Logan Dowell Anna Dragan

Molly Duffy Spencer Duguay Ron Dundon Elvin E East Joni Edwards Sidney Ellis Pat Erwin Lana Escamilla Apple Esman Alyssa Frank Bill Fulton Sandra Gagie Courtney Gardner Madison Gates Mary Gauthier Wesley Gibbs Traci Glasscock Valerie Glasscock Addie Gordon Evan Gorman Journey L Green Sofia Gross Amaris Grubaugh Abbi Halifax Elsa Halifax Anna Halsey Anthony J. Hamilton Jane Hammond Zoe Hart Lori Hatfield Mackenzie Haworth Nathan Heckman Cierra Hedgespeth Alliyah Heerlyn Nannette Heib Raquel Hellenga Jacob Heystek Kyle Hibbard Kelly Higgins Nancy Hinton Peter Hobsen-Morse

Our Volunteers Nancy Pendziszewski Steve H. Pendziszewski Catherine W. Perry Emma Peterman Robert James Piellusch Judi Pike Don Plane Brogan Poer Etta Poer Nicki Poer Verity Poisson Aaron Potter Andi Potter Jaya Pratt Lou Price Bella Pringle Aly Radford Delma Radford Maya Ray Mahalia Reign Laura Rench Ethel Resh Adelaide Richards Bev Riley Jeremy Roach Carl Roberts Mia Rogic Kari Rose Payton Rose Carabelle Rothney Marin Rozmys Dan Rozmys Viktor Rozmys Annaliese Sabuda Ella Sabuda Denise Sanchez Severiano Sandoval Joanna Schma Estella Schuetz Nova Schumaker Jane Schuster

Matt Schuster Trevor Schuster Carolyn Schwedler Mike Scorzo Gordon Scott Kim Seeley Dan Selvidge Ann Shepich Robyn Shepich Sara Sherman Lynn Shiflea Reed Shilts Erika Shoemaker Kylie Shoemaker Sappho Slate Kim Slater Arianna Smith Samiyah Smith Victoria E. Smith Nancy Snell William Snell Cindy Snyder Jonathan Solonika RJ Soule’ Oliver Sparling Quinn Spitz Abby Steele Ivy Stewart Zoe Stewart Eilee Stob Gail Stults Bob Summey Mary Anne Summey Aliya Sutherland Kliajah Taylor Ace Terrentine Melitta Terrentine Dr. Miriam Thomas Dr. Quincy Thomas Maggie Timmer Lucy Tramel

Jane Tran Tonya Tucker Kristin Tyrrell Camille Van Dien Orion Vandenberg LounAnn VanDenBos Lily VanKeuren Laura VanOrman Olivia VanSpyker Jared Volz Veda Volz Gari Voss Leah Walters Sharon Ward Paige Warren Theo Warren Cody Watson Jan Watson Ari Webb Kathy Weidmayer Fred Western Wendy Wheeler Judy Wilcox Candace Williams Jennifer Williams Kai Williams Louis Williams Makiyah Williams Donna Willoughby Gary Willoughby Paul Wills John Wing Brandon Wolfgang Marvinette WoodleyPenn 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

Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Burdick-Thorne Foundation 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 Stacey Jaeger Polytek Development Corp.

✧ In Honor ✧ IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON on the occasion of his 64th birthday

Thank You to Our Benefactors Producer ($5,000 - $7,499) Eugene Wu Director ($2,500 - $4,999) Arthur Nemitz Assistant Director ($1,000 - $2,499) Jerry and Mary Zwart Star ($500 - $999) Cathy Ditto Elsie Gale Charles B. Knappen III Bridget and Dave Lemberg James and Michele Marquardt Richard A. and Jodie G. Palmer Reed and Dawn Shilts Steven E Tibbits Supporting Player ($250 - $499) Anonymous 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 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 Arnie and Debby Johnston Eric and Elizabeth Kent Peter Kobrak Michael Martin John L. Mason Prudence D McCabe Mary Oudsema Russ Panico Donald and Ann Parfet Lois and Frank Plaver Eric Rice Beverly A Riley Tom and Ruth Small Linda Stieve Clifford Tallman Linda Teare Ken and Jill Weyenberg Louis Williams

Thank You to Our Benefactors Patron ($1-99) Mike Artis Wayne Barrett Ann Bengtsson Sally Bingham Ann Birder Ruth and William Breyfogle Lori Brouse Phillip and Virginia Caruso Gary and Ruth Dare Veronica Dark Greta Decker George H Dunn Nikki and Dave Elrod Doug Eplee Mary Evans Addysen Foster-Morris Karen Hassler Peter Hobson-Morse Jacque Jennings-Carter Kristen Larson Kristin Lauria Ian Magnuson Sandra Maya Dara and Gary McLeod

Daniel Miller Micha Myers Patricia Newbauer Sarah Nyenhuis Jill Ongley Nathalie Peterson Brianne Pitts Tom and Mary Platte Theresa Reed Mark and Jill Reid Molly Reilly Leigh Ann Sayen Bruce Simrod Susan Sonday Kyle Sutherland Marcene Telfer Jennifer Valdez Miranda Vinson Tyler Walker Kay Wallace Von Hugo and Frances L. Washington Katherine Webb Caroline Wiley Gary and Donna Willoughby

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.

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

The Civic Production Team 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 (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 (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 (Properties Master) Christopher is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.A. in Fine Arts. He joined the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre staff in 2008 as a scenic carpenter. In May of 2023, he became the Resident Properties Master. Some of his favorite Civic productions are Jekyll & Hyde, The Who’s Tommy, The Borrowers, Once on this Island, Xanadu, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Christopher’s hobbies include building prop replicas, designing and constructing puppets, blacksmithing, and playing tabletop games.

Delaney McKenzie (Lighting Designer) Delaney joined the Civic staff in 2018 as the Master Electrician and became the Resident Lighting and Sound Designer in 2020. She earned her BS in Theater: Design and Technology at Northwest Missouri State University and a MFA in Theater at Southern Illinois University where she specialized in Lighting Design. She has worked with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Endstation Theater Company, McLeod Summer Playhouse, and as Lead Lighting Technician at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Delaney has a passion for Jesus, music, and the arts, spending much of her time outside of the Civic dedicated to worship and creating beautiful things. She is a painter and a prolific fiber artist, often seen with a set of needles or crochet hook between meetings or backstage during performances.

Jacob Miller (Scenic Carpenter) Jacob graduated Grand Valley State University in 2020, earning his BA in Theatre and History and a minor in Music. He has worked at the Croswell Opera House, and the theatres at both Grandville and Vicksburg High School.

In 2021, he made his Civic debut in The Tempest and worked as a Teaching Artist. In his free time Jacob still loves to act, traveling between Three Rivers and Grand Rapids for various projects.

Phillip A. Miller (Technical Director) Phillip has worked on every production we have produced since he joined the Civic staff in 2000. Prior to his arrival at the Civic, Phillip served as the Assistant Technical Director at the Barn Theatre and as a draftsman for the Children’s Theatre Company and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Additionally, Phillip was the Technical Assistant at Western Michigan University, while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production.

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.

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.

Sara Sherman (Co-Choreographer) Sara currently serves as the Civic’s Resident Teaching Choreographer.

She has taught for various early childhood and performing arts programs throughout both Kalamazoo and Chicago since 2012. Sara is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTA) program and is a dance instructor at Excel Dance Centre, where she also serves as Early Childhood Director. Sara has enjoyed volunteering at the Civic for years, appearing in productions like Smokey Joe’s Café, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and The 1940s Radio Hour. Civic Choreography credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Disney’s Newsies, The Sound of Music, and Catch Me If You Can. 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 Mary Artis Paul and Sue Banner Judy Bartholomew Larry Beck Manfred and Michelle Bengsch Donna J Bishop Mark and Rebecca Blazek Diane Bourgeois Karen K. Bowman and Scott B. Bowman Lisa Brannan Maggie Bresz Marilyn Breu and John Schumacher The Brouse Family Joyce Brown Mike and Linda Bultema Elizabeth Burns and Roger Zinser Stacy and Roger Caudill Bob Cederberg Ed and Lynn Chappa Robert Cinabro Beth Clark Shirley and Frank Cody Tony Collins Loretta Cone Angie Cook The Cooperiders Steve and Deb Cronkite The Drs. Caroline and Matthew Daly Judy D’Arcangelis 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 George and Linda Dunn Linda Eldred Nikki and Dave Elrod

Coral Fry Erin Fuller Roy Geiger Cheryl M. Germain Sarah Gibbs Gielincki Family Donna Goodrich Patricia Guilford Kay Haas Kay Hanson Mary and Jim Heaton Jeffrey Hillman Catlin Hinterman Hal and Peter Hobson-Morse Dennis and Susan Hollar Sean Kelly and Charlotte Hollinger Russell Hutchings Craig Isser Deborah Jackson Fred Jackson Leonard Jaworski Eunice Jennings Pamela and Kevin Kanouse Thomas and Celine Keizer Judy Kennedy Mike and Deb Killarney Peter Kobrak Mark and Karen Krinock Colleen Leonard Lucia Leonardelli Charlene and Eric Longman Dr. Darrin Lund and Mrs. Katie Perry Lund Karen Martin Michael P. Martin Prudence McCabe Barbara Meskin Drs. Mark and Jeanette Meyer Mark and Sheryl Miller Pat Miner Joyce and Ron Moore Shaun Moskalik

Thank You to Our Season Subscribers Danielle and Ellie Mott Celeste Nemeth Art Nemitz Dean and Jennifer Newsome Lisa Newman Laurie Nic Niki Nimmo Bobbe V. Orr Mary Oudsema Nola Pare Ginny Parnaby and Jennie Miller Rhenda Pease Janie Pincumbe 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 Ann Rohrbaugh and Brian Kastman Marin Rozmys LaRue Clark Russell Martha Schinderle Pam Shebest and Ken Penn Judy and Bill Sherrod

Reed and Dawn Shilts Bruce and Wendy Simrod Stan and Jane Smeed Helayne Smith Jennifer Smith Chesterine Sterner Katy Steadman and Linda Marquart Linda Stieve and Dan Coyne Connie and Ron Stoll 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 Joe and Leah Walters Joni Weaver Robert Weir Kathleen B. Weissert and David Weissert Chrissy Westbury Louis A. Williams, MBA 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 Pianco........................... 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 Kathy Breyfogle..................... Member Sidney Ellis............................ Member Sandra Gagie ........................ Member James M. Marquardt.............. Member Shaun Moskalik..................... Member Maggie Zahrai........................ Member

Board Member Emeriti Deborah Johnston Howard Kalleward Katie Miller Art Nemitz Karen Tudor Sally Williams

Staff Laura M. Zervic.................................................................Executive Director Anthony J. Hamilton..............................................................Artistic Director Mike Artis................................................................... Director of Volunteers Christopher Blades......................................Audience Engagement Manager Steven Boysen.............................................................................. Custodian Ryan C. Burke.................................................................... Scenic Carpenter Kim Chandler................................................................ Box Office Associate Jamie Chapin.................................................................... Properties Artisan Kelly Higgins.................................................................. Marketing Assistant Stacey Jaeger......................................................Production Stage Manager Kathryn M. Jones.............................Administrative Assistant - Carver Center Elaine Kauffman................................................ Resident Costume Designer David Kyhn............................................................Resident Scenic Designer Justin Muse............................................................. Scenic Design Assistant Christopher Lewis............................................ Resident Properties Manager Sydney Lewis.............Senior Box Office Associate & Administrative Assistant Montana Major.............................................Business and Finance Manager Delaney McKenzie...............................................Resident Lighting Designer AnnMarie Miller..................................... Director of Education and Outreach Jacob Miller....................................................................... Scenic Carpenter Phillip A. Miller..................................................................Technical Director Deborah Mitchell........................................... Graphic Designer/Photographer Jacob Myny........................................................... Resident Sound Designer Carl Roberts.................................................................. Custodial Supervisor Jane Schuster ................................................. Marketing and Sales Director Sarah Sherman....................................................... Resident Teaching Artist Melita Terrentine-Wiener....... Front of House and Special Events Coordinator

Interns

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

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.

Hearing Loop, also known as T-Coil system available in all our theatres.

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.

Service Animals receive complimentary seating