Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
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
Scenic Designer
David Kyhn
Costume Designer
Elaine Kauffman
Music Director
Emma Peterman
Lighting Designer
Delaney McKenzie
Sound Designer
Jacob Myny
SFX Designer
Phillip A. Miller
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
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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 Anthony J. Hamilton
Music Director Emma Peterman
Choreographers Sara Sherman, Anthony J. Hamilton
Scenic Designer David Kyhn
Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman
Lighting Designer Delaney McKenzie
Sound Designer Jacob Myny
SFX Designer Phillip A. Miller
Technical Director Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master Christopher Lewis
Stage Manager Stacey Jaeger
Assistant Stage Managers Kelly Higgins, Zoe Hart
Stage Management Advisor Val Glasscock
Scenic Carpenters Ryan Burke, Dominic Lannon, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter David Kyhn
Scenic Artists Paige Billian, Justin Muse
Assistant Sound Designer Emma Pegouske
Audio Engineer Emma Pegouske
Stitchers Isabella Bolden, Addie Gorden, Camille Van Dien
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
Crew
Floor Managers Zoe Hart, Kelly Higgins
Light Board Operator Elvin E. East
A1 Operator Emma Pegouske
A2 Operator Robyn Shepich
Floor/Fly Crew Elia Ingerham
Follow Spot Operators Viktor Rozmys, Theo Warren
Playback Operators 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!
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.
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
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Kathryn M. Jones
Ryan Jones
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Tina Jordan
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Prelesnik
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Maggie Martin
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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
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Kaiya Bates
Brooke Batsie
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Taylor Bernadi
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Mercedes ChandlerWilliams
Jamie Chapin
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Thomas John Cooper Jr.
Gwen Cortright
Janine Cotugno
Paige Daniels
Asa Davis
Sharalyn Davis
Estelle Day
Isaac Delgado
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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
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Apple Esman
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Bill Fulton
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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
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Etta Poer
Nicki Poer
Verity Poisson
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Andi Potter
Jaya Pratt
Lou Price
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Ethel Resh
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Severiano Sandoval
Joanna Schma
Estella Schuetz
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Jane Schuster
Matt Schuster
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Mike Scorzo
Gordon Scott
Kim Seeley
Dan Selvidge
Ann Shepich
Robyn Shepich
Sara Sherman
Lynn Shiflea
Reed Shilts
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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
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Ivy Stewart
Zoe Stewart
Eilee Stob
Gail Stults
Bob Summey
Mary Anne Summey
Aliya Sutherland
Kliajah Taylor
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Melitta Terrentine
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Jane Tran
Tonya Tucker
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Jan Watson
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Louis Williams
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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 OF BRIAN MAGNUSON on the occasion of his 64th birthday
Thank You to Our Benefactors
Producer
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Eugene Wu
Director
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Arthur Nemitz
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Star
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Cathy Ditto
Elsie Gale
Charles B. Knappen III
Bridget and Dave Lemberg
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Anonymous
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Pam Shebest
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Mary A. Artis
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Kathy Breyfogle
Rena Brooks
Lori Brouse
Nancy Charles
Frank J Cody
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Judy D’Arcangelis
Marian Fisher
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Patron
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Mike Artis
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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We offer these services so everyone can enjoy the theatre experience.
Accessible Seating with companion seating is available in all our spaces
American Sign Language interpreters
ASL translation is offered the first Saturday of every Civic production.
Audio Description is provided the first Saturday of every Civic production.
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Ask for programs at the Box Office
Sensory Assistance, Stim tools, noise reduction headphones, and weighted blankets are available in our box office upon request
Sensory Friendly Performances, with relaxed spaces, and environmental modifications are available for some youth friendly productions. Check calendar or contact the box office for performance dates.
Hearing Loop, also known as T-Coil system available in all our theatres.
Service Animals receive complimentary seating
