Spokane Civic Theatre, founded in 1947, is an award-winning nonprofit community theatre and a cultural beacon in the Inland Northwest. For decades, Civic has been a creative haven for some and a source of community and entertainment for others.
To date, Civic has mounted more than 800 productions, has represented Spokane at local, national and international festivals, and has fostered throngs of artists, entertainment professionals and educators.
MISSION
TO FOSTER AN ENDURING LOVE FOR LIVE THEATRE IN EVERY COMMUNITY MEMBER.
VALUES
TO PROVIDE A SAFE, INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE VENUE, SUSTAINED BY A BROAD FOUNDATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WHERE THEATRICAL ART IS CREATED TO ENTERTAIN, TO ENLIGHTEN, AND TO STIMULATE REFLECTION AND CRITICAL THINKING.
VISION
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CITIZENS THROUGH LIVE THEATER BY EXPANDING THEIR INSIGHT INTO THE HUMAN CONDITION.
LAST SEASON BY THE NUMBERS
14 productions
7 Readers Theater presentations 42 classes
25,582 tickets and 903 Civic Memberships
1,330 tickets donated to students, community groups and fellow nonprofits
348 volunteers (performers, backstage crew, production teams, Front of House support)
5 Full-time employees, 16 hourly employees and 132 independent contractors
Season 77 includes classics like A Christmas Carol and Romeo and Juliet, the Broadway smash-hit Waitress, with music by Sara Bareilles, important and relevant dramas, including Arthur Miller’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat and The Wolves, which centers around a girls indoor soccer team, and several community-celebrating special performances.
For more than 35 years, education has been an integral part of Spokane Civic Theatre’s identity. Civic is a place where artists, audiences, students, educators, and community members connect through the power of storytelling. Season 77 programming includes 3 fully produced shows, 20 one-week camps, 12 six-week classes, and 10 workshops of various disciplines, in progressive levels. New this season is Civic Interactive, a touring arts-in-education program that entertains and educates, geared toward elementary schools and community centers.
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MAIN STAGE
SEP 13OCT 13
WED-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM 9/14, 10/12: 2:00PM
PG-13 Rated
MAIN STAGE SEASON 77 PRESENTING SPONSOR
MUSIC BY RICHARD RODGERS BOOK AND LYRICS BY OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
BASED ON THE PLAY LILIOM BY FERENC MOLNAR AS ADAPTED BY BENJAMIN F. GLAZER
DIRECTED BY JEAN HARDIE MUSIC DIRECTED BY HENRY MCNULTY
CHOREOGRAPHED BY KATHIE DOYLE-LIPE BALLET CHOREOGRAPHED BY SARAH GLESK
In May 1873, a bustling carnival enlivens a small fishing village on the rocky New England coastline. Charming but troubled Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan, a quiet girl who works in the mill, fall in love, marry and have a stormy relationship that leads to tragedy and an attempt at mending old wounds from beyond the grave.
Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless masterpiece is a stunning tale of hope, redemption and the power of love.
MAIN STAGE
NOV
29DEC 22
WED-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM 12/7, 12/21: 2:00PM
MAIN STAGE SEASON 77 PRESENTING SPONSOR
CO-SPONSOR
BASED ON THE NOVELLA BY CHARLES DICKENS
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY BARBARA FIELD
NEW INCIDENTAL MUSIC AND UNDERSCORING BY HENRY MCNULTY
DIRECTED BY JONAH TAYLOR AND JAKE SCHAEFER
A Christmas Carol tells the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and the joy it brings. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present and future. Through these experiences, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of compassion, empathy and generosity. The holiday tradition lives on at Spokane Civic Theatre!
season 77
MAIN STAGE
JAN 31FEB 16
THUR-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM 2/8: 2:00PM
PG-13 Rated
MAIN STAGE SEASON 77 PRESENTING SPONSOR
WRITTEN BY KEN LUDWIG
DIRECTED BY HEATHER MCHENRY-KROETCH
It’s 1934, and the clever and combustible Lucille Wiley, Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for her one-night-only starring role in Carmen. Alas, Elena arrives late, her impassioned husband Pasquale has a fit of jealousy, and it remains to be seen whether Mrs. Wiley’s mousy but determined assistant Jo can save the day.
Based on Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, this madcap screwball comedy features ladies in the leading roles and is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
season 77
MAR
28APR 13
THUR-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM 3/29: 2:00PM
PG Rated
MAIN STAGE SEASON 77 PRESENTING SPONSOR
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
DIRECTED BY JOSHUA BAIG
Verona’s Montague and Capulet families have been feuding for ages, and whenever they meet, violence breaks out. But when Romeo glimpses Juliet across a crowded dance floor, something different happens. Can star-crossed love survive in a world of rivalry and rage? With a plot featuring a masqued ball, sleeping potions and all-out brawling in the street, wrapped in a text full of soaring poetry, it’s no wonder Romeo and Juliet has inspired countless adaptations, from ballets to movies to musicals, such as West Side Story. Young love has never been as dangerous or delightful as it is in Shakespeare’s romantic masterpiece.
season 77
MAIN STAGE
MAY 16JUN 15
WED-FRI: 7:30PM
SAT-SUN: 2:00PM 5/32: 7:30PM
PG-13 Rated
MAIN STAGE SEASON 77 PRESENTING SPONSOR
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY SARA BAREILLES BOOK BY JESSIE NELSON
INSPIRED BY THE FILM BY ADRIENNE SHELLY
DIRECTED BY TROY NICKERSON
MUSIC DIRECTED BY HENRY MCNULTY
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
special performances
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL CARLETON, JAMES FITZGERALD, JOHN K. ALVAREZ
DIRECTED BY BRYAN D. DURBIN
When three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told, Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to contemporary pop-culture, and every carol ever sung come together to create this madcap romp through the holiday season.
Part vaudeville and part The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Every Christmas Story Ever Told… is a fast, furious and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions. Santa Claus, Rudolph, the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character, make an appearance in this play that will have you laughing all the way to the New Year.
EVENING OF COLLABORATIVE DANCE FEATURING CHOREOGRAPHY BY CARLIANN FORTHUN BRUNER, SARAH GLESK, SARA DONALLY, MONICA MOTA, AND LEXIE POWELL
Rising Tide is a collaborative event, showcasing professional dance in the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by the proverb “A rising tide lifts all boats,” this performance is created by local dance artists to uplift and create opportunities for the Inland Northwest dance community. The immersive experience captivates audiences in performances that blend different dance styles and artistic disciplines.
STAGE JAN 3-5 MUSIC COMPOSED BY HENRY MCNULTY
Henry McNulty
A celebratory presentation of compositions written by Henry McNulty, Civic’s Music Director, during his two-year MFA program (Music Composition, Vermont College of Fine Arts).
STUDIOTHEATRE JUN 19-22
BRYAN HARNETIAUX
Spokane Civic Theatre is proud to present its celebrated Playwrights’ Forum Festival, which, since 1983, has showcased new one-acts by playwrights from across the region. The festival is performed in two separate sets on alternating days.
When Dr. Stockmann discovers that the water in the small Norwegian town in which he is the resident physician has been contaminated, he does what any responsible citizen would do: reports it to the authorities. But Stockmann’s good deed has the potential to ruin the town’s reputation as a popular spa destination, and instead of being hailed as a hero, Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people.
STUDIO
THEATRE
JAN 17FEB 2
WED-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM PG-13
WRITTEN BY LYNN NOTTAGE
DIRECTED BY SUSAN HARDIE
Rated
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat.
2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
The play contains frequent strong profanity, occasional racial epithets and violence.
season 77 MAR
STUDIO
THEATRE
THUR-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM 3/15, 3/29: 2:00PM
7 - 20
Rated
PG-13
WRITTEN BY SARAH DELAPPE
DIRECTED BY DAWN TAYLOR-REINHARDT
Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.
STUDIO
THEATRE
WED-SAT: 7:30PM SUN: 2:00PM
MAY
2 - 18
Rated
PG-13
WRITTEN BY MARTIN MCDONAGH
DIRECTED BY JAMIE L. SUTER
In a small house on a big hill in County Galway, Ireland, the Folan women live out an uneasy truce. Maureen and her elderly but iron-willed mother Mag spend their days in endless rounds of petty insults and physical threats as each maneuvers for control of their isolated existence. But when an old family friend reappears and offers Maureen a chance at love and a new life, this once-benign terrain grows treacherous and the two women, bound by blood but driven by desperation, will do anything to survive.
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DONATE
Being that ticket sales account for 60% of Spokane Civic Theatre’s $1.4M annual budget, we rely on grants, sponsorships and donations to fulfill the balance. The dedication and generosity that our community shares fuels Civic’s Mission, which empowers us to produce highquality live entertainment and innovative performing arts classes.
SPONSOR
Invest in Spokane Civic Theatre and underwrite performing arts education and production costs including licensing fees, costumes and scenic materials and supplies, and personnel. Sponsor partnerships are tailor-made and available to companies, groups and individuals who are dedicated to supporting the arts and interested in linking their identity with Civic.
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MAIN STAGE
The Margot & Robert Ogden Main Stage is a 334 seat proscenium theatre where large-scale musicals, timeless comedies and regional premieres often play.
STUDIO THEATRE
The Firth J Chew Studio Theatre is a 96 seat black box where critically acclaimed plays, original works, expressionistic or immersive shows, and Civic Education productions typically perform.
LAST SEASON SALES OVERVIEW
25,582 tickets and 903 Memberships 84% average capacity
For rates and details, please contact Marketing@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com
support civic tomorrow
Since 1967, Spokane Civic Theatre’s home on Howard Street has been a creative haven for some and a source of community and entertainment for others.
Participate in Civic’s property-sweeping soundproofing and renovation construction project.
• Sound mitigating barriers, cementing operability of Civic’s 27,00 square foot facility (specifically east side and roofs)
• An addition with a permanent home for Civic Education, a dedicated rehearsal space, administrative offices, and space for a hospitality collaboration
• Facility-wide ADA accessibility enhancements
• Redesigned environmental and mechanical controls, paving the way for a more energy-efficient and sustainable facility (constructed 57 years ago)
• Relocated Studio Theatre entrance from east to south side of facility for east side soundproofing and improved accessibility
Invest in Spokane arts and history — participate in Civic’s 57 year-old facility renovation and create more space for more art, artists, educational opportunities, economic development, strategic partnerships, and community investment.
become a member
From Broadway phenomenons and theatrical landmarks to inspired new works and treasured classics, Spokane Civic Theatre’s 2024-2025 season is alluring, dynamic and imaginative. Join us for the journey.
MEMBERSHIPS
COMPLETE
5 Main Stage, 4 Studio Theatre, 2 Special Performance Tickets
It is our Members and supporters who provide the critical and consistent underpinning of support that has both inspired and enabled Civic’s success. We simply can not do it without you.
• Missed-show insurance GET YOUR TICKETS Visit us online at CivicTickets.com | Call the Box Office at 509-325-2507 For more Member and Benefactor information, visit CivicMember.com
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) DEC 6 - 15, 2024
MAINSTAGE
STUDIOTHEATRE
SPECIALPERFORMANCES
Playwrights’ Forum Festival JUN 19 - 22, 2025 REGIONAL
