25-26 Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Camelot Program

Lerner and Loewe’s

Book and Lyrics by ALAN

JAY LERNER

Original Production Directed and Staged by Moss Hart Based on The Once and Future King by T.H. White

LERNER AND LOEWE’S CAMELOT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

September 19 - 28, 2025

Director

Anthony Hamilton

Music Director

Marie McColley-Kerstetter

Choreographer

Sara Sherman

Scenic Designer

Justin Muse

Costume Designer

Elaine Kauffman

Lighting Designer

Delaney McKenzie

Sound Designers

Imari Hill

Technical Director

Phillip A. Miller

Properties Master

Christopher Lewis

Stage Manager

Stacey Jaeger

Director’s Note

It’s 4:00 on a Monday afternoon. The Auditorium is quiet, still, as a few interns go about their work onstage.

A designer from the back of the house asks, “Can I help you with something?”

“No, thanks. I’m just going to sit here for a bit.”

I breathe in the smells, register the black lacquer and gilt motifs, gaze up at the stunning chandelier, watch as ghosts of characters past dance beneath the proscenium arch: Rosamund, Lucy, Juliet, Morales, Eliza, Maggie… All younger versions of me. I become nostalgic. The designer breaks into my reverie. “Um,…we don’t usually let the public just come and sit in here…”

I hear anxiety in the voice. I hear the unsaid. He’s thinking, “crazy lady in row 5!” “Oh, sorry. I’m Mychelle…? The director for Wedding Singer…? We start rehearsals tonight and I got into town early and just wanted to refresh my memory of the space.” We both laugh. The awkward moment passes. The funny thing is it is EXACTLY what we do. We invite the public to come and sit for a while. We want them to take it all in - the sights, the sounds, the smells. We dance before them, we sing. We pull the threads of nostalgia from their work-aday cares. We weave a Romance. We knit a Comedy. We make them laugh. We make them cry. In the theatre, it’s exactly what we do. We are the Civic. Come on in and sit for a while.

Anthony J. Hamilton

Musical Numbers

Act One

“Overture”

“The March [Parade]” ........................................................................... Instrumental

“I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight” ......................................... Arthur

“The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” ............................................... Guenevere

“Camelot”.......................................................................................... Arthur

“Camelot” (reprise) ......................................................... Arthur, Guenevere

“Follow Me” ....................................................................................... Nimue

“C’est Moi” ..................................................................................... Lancelot

“The Lusty Month of May”........................................... Guenevere, Ensemble

”Then You May Take Me to the Fair” ........................................... Guenevere, ........................................................... Sir Lionel, Sir Sagramore, Sir Dinaden

“How To Handle a Woman” ................................................................ Arthur

“The Jousts” ................................................... Arthur, Guenevere, Ensemble

“Before I Gaze at You Again” ....................................................... Guenevere

Act Two

“If Ever I Would Leave You” ............................................................. Lancelot

“The Seven Deadly Virtues” ............................................................ Mordred

“What Do the Simple Folk Do?” .................................. Arthur and Guenevere

“Fie on Goodness!” ........................................................... Mordred, Knights

“I Loved You Once In Silence” ..................................................... Guenevere

“Guenevere” ................................................................................. Ensemble

This production is performed in 2 acts with a 15-minute intermission. This production includes live flame, stage combat, water-based fog and haze. Please no photo taking during this performance. The video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Special Acknowledgements

Adopt a Show Board Members - Michael P. Martin

Production Community Partner - Portage Community Center

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Arthur ................................................................................... August Gallagher

Guenevere ............................................................................. Sydney Harrison

Lancelot ................................................................................... Brandt Trotter*

Pellinore.......................................................................................... Ben Zylman

Mordred ................................................................................... Alex Wade Cole

Sir Dinadan .............................................................................. Chris Havlock*

Sir Lionel .................................................................................... Noah Szarejko

Sir Sagramore ............................................................................. Caleb Bildner

Merlyn/Ensemble........................................................................... Tim Davis*

Nimue/Ensemble .......................................................................... Elsa Halifax

Pageboy/Tom of Warwick ....................................................

Trevor Schuster

Ensemble

Felix Bahrou

Gabrielle Balanda

Max Bird*

Anna Cafagna

Ian Darling-Romain

Julieta Del Toro

Lindsay Fleck

Joby Hertel

Annamarie Hickman

Hal Hobson-Morse

David Mahon

Katey Martinek – (Puppeteer)

Mikayla Michalak*

Desmond Mitchell

Gwen Saulino

Sloan

Kevin Taylor

Amy Wills *Civic debut

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Orchestra

Marie McColley Kerstetter - Conductor and Piano

Gretchen Bonnema, French Horn

Mason Christofferson, Trumpet

Nathaniel Chiu, Trombone

Gia Evans, Flute

Chris Garrett, Keyboards

Dawn Garrett, Reeds

Andy Knibloe, Percussion

Wendy Mazer, Oboe, English Horn

James Saunders, Violin

Mitchell Vandermeulen, Trombone

Jesse Williams, Clarinet

Lerner and Loewe’s

Sept. 19-28

Cast Bios

Gabrielle Balanda

Gabrielle is excited to join the cast of The Wedding Singer. She was recently seen in Cinderella, as Carol Strong in Catch Me If You Can, and a nun in The Sound of Music. Gabrielle teaches Music Together at Crescendo Academy of Music.

Ian Darling-Romain

Ian is excited to be performing in his first show at the Civic. Some of his favorite shows include “Little Shop of Horrors”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and “The Play That Goes Wrong”. Ian loves being involved in theatre because he gets to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, he likes to long board, go hiking, fishing, and to travel. Ian would like to thank his family for pushing him and encouraging him to keep theatre in his life.

Lindsay Fleck

Lindsay is thrilled to be making her Civic debut in “The Wedding Singer”. A recent graduate of CMU’s acting and history programs, she is happy to be back home in Kalamazoo and performing in a theatre she grew up attending. Outside of rehearsal she enjoys reading, hiking, and sewing. Soon, she will also be joining the Civic’s internship program as a costumer! She wants to thank her family for encouraging her to pursue and stay involved with this wonderful form of art!

Sloan

Sloan is in their Civic Debut and ready to move that thang! They are excited to branch into a new space, interests include long walks on the beach, pina coladas, and getting lost in the rain.

Crew Bios

Brian Bay

Brian is no stranger to the Civic stage. On-stage and behind the scenes, Brian has participated in more than 45 productions. Brian got started in theatre when he saw his drama teacher as Charlemagne in Pippin at the Civic in 1978. He was completely entranced by the magic in the production. Some of his favorite roles to date include Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages, Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar and Gremio in Tamingof the Shrew. Brian is an Associate Broker for Strong Properties and a member of the Sons of the American Legion. Brian would like to thank his wife, Martha, of 34 years for her support and inspiration.

Naomi Curran

Naomi is happy to be crewing in their second show at the Civic. Some of their favorite crew positions include A2 for “California Suite” earlier this season. Naomi enjoys

Cast Bios

being involved in theatre because it’s fun. When not in rehearsal they like to crochet and play the clarinet.

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.

on the Orient Express, Xanadu, Newsies, Meet Me in St. Louis, Clybourne Park, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Big Fish, The 39 Steps and Cinderella. I would like to thank my family for their support of me pursuing my passion.

Merinda Edwards

Merinda is excited to be returning backstage at the Civic after a short hiatus. She has previously enjoyed working as Assistant Stage Manager for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Elf the Musical. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, and The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare Abridged. Outside of the theatre, Merinda is Limited License Master of Social Work and is a Medical Social Worker. “Thank you Civic family for welcoming me back! I’m grateful to be able to express my creative side through working backstage!”

Joni Edwards

Joni is a long time Civic volunteer working both on stage and backstage. I was in the cast of “World Goes Round” and “Let It Be”. These shows proved I can still sing and dance. I have worked on many shows as a dresser including War Paint, Elf, Dames At Sea, Murder

Larry Foster Goodrich

Larry is thrilled to be backstage once again in “The Wedding Singer”. Larry has volunteered on a number of Civic shows, most recently he was a member of the floor crew for “Cinderella”, but he’s also worked backstage on “Cinderella”, “The 39 Steps”, “Moon Over Buffalo”, “The Christmas Schooner”, and “Damn Yankees.”

Kelsey Jordan

This is Kelsey’s last show of the season. Kelsey is really really excited to do the next season and planning being onstage a lot more and also being a dresser for next season. Kelsey have so many favorite highlights of this season doing a show ten years later of doing the same show in middle school, a little tribute to the Beatles, doing a true story/history show, and also finally making Kelsey’s debut onstage as Pac Anne in Press Start. Kelsey made a lot of dreams to herself this season. And also Kelsey made and make stronger friendships with the people she knows and also the new people she has met this season and calls them her best friends. Kelsey can’t wait for hopefully be on stage with them next season.

Sarah Legeza

Sarah is new in town, and as such has no reputation. In a previous life (Ohioan), they performed and did crew for many community theater shows.

Katey Martinek

Katey Martinek Katey is no stranger to the stage. She got her start in her college’s productions of “Barnum”, “Our Town”, and “Pippin”. Since then, she’s taken on more of a backstage position with stagecraft, hair & makeup, props mistress, & choreography. Her favorite part of becoming active in theater again is the people she’s met, the relationships she’s made, and the

stories we get to tell. Katey would like to thank her family: Jon, Jake, Oakley, Susan, John, her Voice Coach extraordinaire: Wendy Wheeler, and her Friends: Betsie, Shaun, Dawn, Simone, & Mandy.

Allison Mayo

Allison is excited to be crewing in her second show at the Civic. Some of her favorite shows include Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Kalamazoo Civic (Floor/Fly Crew); You Can’t Take It With You at TRCP (Stage Manager); Avenue Q at TRHS (Trekkie Monster); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble/Featured Dancer). Allison loves being involved in theatre because it’s a beautiful way to connect to people through the songs and stories we create together. When not in rehearsal, she likes to spend time with her husband and son, craft, game, read books, and trying new foods. Allison would like to thank her family for supporting her in all her endeavors.

Alan Moerdyk

Alan has appeared in nineteen stage productions since 2001. His favorite role was as the titular “Stiff” in the 2003 production of Lucky Stiff at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. His recent Kalamazoo Civic appearances were in the 2025 production of Parade and the 2024 production of Let It Be: A Musical Celebration of the Beatles.

Crew Bios

Micha E. Myers

Micha is absolutely delighted to be part of such a wonderful company! Having last graced the stage in “Well,” she’s excited to step into the ASM role for this production. With plenty of experience backstage, Micha has also worked as a dresser and shadow puppeteer with The Civic, along with serving as music director, stage manager, and choreographer in Northern Michigan. It’s a joy for her to be involved in this creative adventure!

Jaycee Myner

Jaycee is thrilled to be back at the Civic for another fantastic production. With a deep-seated passion for theater, she has contributed to 16 productions at the Civic, including shows such as “First Date”, “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and “Newsies”. Jaycee extends heartfelt gratitude to her family for their unwavering support in keeping the household running smoothly during her theatrical endeavors.

Emma Pegouske

Emma is a Sound Designer/Audio Engineer and is currently employed as the Kalamazoo Civic’s Sound Design Intern. Her previous Civic credits include crewing on Six (A1), Cinderella (A2) and Parade (Audio Engineer) and designing Radium Girls and Well. She’s very excited to close out the season with Wedding Singer!

Robyn Shepich

Robyn is thrilled to be working in their eighth show at the Civic. Some of their favorite crew positions include A2 and playback operator at the Parish Theatre. Robyn enjoys being involved in theatre because they get to meet new people. When not in rehearsal, they like to be with friends and go shopping. Robyn would like to thank their friends for always supporting and helping them.

R.J. Soulé

R.J. has been a part of more Civic shows than he can count. He got his start in theatre as a personal dresser for Sandy Bremer in Sugar Babies. R.J. has had many roles throughout his lifetime but his favorites include Marvin in March of the “Falsettos”, Wilbur in “Hairspray” and Tennessee Williams in the one-man play “Confessions of a Nightingale”. When not at the theatre, R.J. can be found on the hiking trails, be it locally or in the mountains.

Laura VanOrman

Laura has been happily volunteering at the Civic for nearly 10 years. She loves to work backstage, this is her happy place. Thank you to my wonderful family for supporting me!

Our Volunteers

Debra Abel

Max Achenbach

Micah Acre

Nicky Aiello

Noah Aiello

Sarah Aiello

Bella Albarran

Mary Kay Allbee

Betty Allemang

Kris Allemang-Stahl

Lynn Amari

Abby Amsterburg

Barbara Anderson

Kristin Anderson

Richard Anderson

Sharon AndersonWeston

Ben Arnett

Mike Artis

Katie Ault

Sarah Ault

Sierra Austin

Tori Austin

Samatha Avery

Emily Awe

Logan Awe

Lynette Baber

Marissa Babineau

Felix Bahrou

Reuben Bahrou

Sabine Bahrou

Tammy Bailey

Teresa Bailey

Gabrielle Balanda

Cheryl Balcom

Courtney Balcom

Lilly Banks

Luis Raziel Barbosa

Jenny Barnhart

Cynthia Jordan Barres

Kirana Barret

Nicholas Basak

Harper Bates

Kaiya Bates

Brooke Batsie

Brian E. Bay

Brian R. Bay

Martha Bay

Ashley Beach

Chelsea Bear

Lori Beason

Tim Beason

Ariel Bennett

Taylor Bernadi

Ivan Bernhardt

Bri Berning

Emily Berns

Erin Berns

Aash Bhatt

Naveen Bhatt

Riya Bhatt

Caleb Bildner

Johanna Bildner

Josiah Bildner

Paige Billian

Stefani Bishop

Christopher Blades

Philip Borkholder

Heron Bothwell

Ariel Botsko-Wilson

Lora Boyd

Noah Boyd

Steven Boysen

Lisa Brannan

Kathy Breyfogle

Jacklyn Brickman

William Brouse

Vincent Brow

Elaina Brown

Emelia Brown

Mitzi Brown

Nathan Brown

Jordan Bruner

Ondrea Brussee

Allison Bryant

Peter Bryant

Tim Buechler

Aleena Bugnaski

Hannah Bugnaski

Kaylynn Bugnaski

Melanie Bugnaski

Ryan Burke

McKenna Burlingham

Robin Burlingham

Gracie Burnham

Emily Burns

Jake Burrell

Emily Bybee

Isaac Byler

Penny Cadwell

Anna Cafagna

Angela Calleja

Lyndsey Camp

Lucas Campbell

Uriah Campbell

Danielle Campise

Ariela Cardiel

Zoe Carlo

Erika Carr

Josh Cavalli

Kristy Cavalli

Joan Cavanugh

Kim Chandler

Mercedes ChandlerWilliams

Jamie Chapin

Jayk Chavez

Timmy Cheeseman

Kendall Childs

Khloe Childs

Gina-Maria Chimner

Matt Clark

Stacy Claudill

Eva Clayborn

Alex Cole

Brady Cole

Production Team

Director ........................................................................ Anthony J. Hamilton

Music Director ..................................................... Marie McColley-Kerstetter

Choreographer ....................................................................... Sara Sherman

Scenic Designer ......................................................................... Justin Muse

Costume Designer................................................................ Elaine Kaufman

Lighting Designer ............................................................. Delaney McKenzie

Sound Designer ............................................................................. Imari Hill

Technical Director ................................................................... Phillip Miller

Properties Master ........................................................... Christopher Lewis

Stage Manager ....................................................................... Stacey Jaeger

Directing Assistant ................................................................... Alyssa Laney

Assistant Stage Managers ................................ Micaila Tait, Madison Gates

Scenic Carpenters ........................ Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend, Tully Davis

Charge Painter ........................................................................... Justin Muse

Scenic Artists ........................................................ Paige Billian, David Kyhn

Audio Engineer .............................................................................. Imari Hill

Stitchers .............................................................................. Isabella Balden

Master Electrician ............................................................... Benjamin Arnett

Properties Artisan .................................................................. Jamie Chapin

Photographer/Graphic Designer ...................................... Deborah Browning

Videographer .................................................................. Katherine Mumma

Production Stage Manager ...................................................... Stacey Jaeger

Audience Engagement Manager .................................. Christopher S. Blades

Director of Volunteers ...................................................................Mike Artis

Artistic Director ............................................................ Anthony J. Hamilton

Executive Director................................................................ Laura M. Zervic

Crew

Floor Managers .................................................. Micaila Tait, Madison Gates

Light Board Operator ................................................................ Elvin E. East

A1 Operator ................................................................................... Imari Hill

A2 Operator ........................................................................... Kelsey Jordan

Floor/ fly crew ..................................................... Allison Mayo, Paige Billian, .................................

Micha E. Myers, Sarah Legeza, Abi Kropp, Ryan Burke

Dressers ............................... Elliana Tangeman, Autumn Norris, Martha Bay

Follow spot Operators ...................................... Reed Shilts, Torri Jo Mitchell

Playback Operator ............................................................... Nicholas Basak

Our Volunteers

Sedona Coleman

Rohnda Coleman

Collins

Peggy Combes

Jin Yi “LeAnn”

Connelly

Ian B. Conner

Laurel Connolly

Lynn Contos

Grace Cook

Du Cooper

Tammy Cooper

Thomas John Cooper

Jr.

Anne Copeland

Clarissa Corral

Gwen Cortright

Janine Cotugno

Anna Cox

Daniel Coyne

Naomi Curran

Paige Daniels

Josh Danks

Grace D’Arcangelis

Judy D’Arcangelis

Ian Darling-Romain

Asa Davis

Sandra Davis

Sharalyn Davis

Estelle Day

Andrew DeGraves

Suzanne DeGraves

Julieta Del Toro

Isaac Delgado

Diane Delhey

Isaac Deluca

Laura DeMerell

Kristy DeMeritt

Brooke Demmond

Jennifer Demmond

Josie Dennis

Nancy Desai

Denise DeVoll

Linda Dickey

Andrew Dixon

Abigail Doonan

Marissa Doorn

Kendall Douglas

Logan Dowell

Mason Dowell

Megan Dowell

Anna Dragan

Lorraine Dudash

Molly Duffy

Casey Dufguay

Emily Duguay

Spencer Duguay

Ron Dundon

Mark Dykgraaf

Elvin E East

Dixie Edwards

Joni Edwards

Miranda Edwards

Anne Eichorn

Pyper Eichorn

Kim Elliott

Sidney Ellis

Pat Erwin

Lana Escamilla

Apple Esman

Lily Evans

Claudia Fiediriwicz

Adrienne Fisher

LIndsey Fleck

Tania Fleitas

Anne Adams Fletcher

Briana Foghino

Diane Foghino

Taryn Forkin

Khalilia Foster

Larry Foster-Goodrich

Evangeline Fraley-

Burgett

Alyssa Frank

Sarah Frazier

Daniel Fucile

Zeb Fulcher

Avery Fulling

Bill Fulton

Sandra Gagie

Elsie Gale

August Gallagher

Courtney Gardner

Eponine Garrod

Jessi Gates

Madison Gates

Mary Gauthier

Vincent Giannecchini

Wesley Gibbs

Zoe Gibbs

Courtnee’ Gilliard

Traci Glasscock

Valerie Glasscock

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Addie Gordon

Evan Gorman

Drew Gorzen

Brett Gowen

Lisa Grace

Olivia Gray

Journey L Green

Nancy Gregory

Piper Gregory

Susan Grimm

Sofia Gross

Amaris Grubaugh

Ava Grunder

Jennifer Grunder

Taylor Gudbrandson

Silvia Gutierrez

Macy Hagan

Lauren Hageman

Rachel Hageman

Tracy Hageman

Abbie Halifax

Elsa Halifax

Our Volunteers

Eric Halifax

Anna Halsey

Anthony J. Hamilton

Jane Hammond

Kristin L Hammond

DaMarius Harp

Sydney Harrison

Gwene’e Hart

Zoe Hart

Katherine Harte

Lori Hatfield

Nora Hauk

Jeff Havens

Linda Havens

Mackenzie Haworth

Nathan Heckman

Cierra Hedgespeth

Alliyah Heerlyn

Nannette Heib

Raquel Hellenga

Valerie Helms

Claire Hemenway

Joby Hertel

Jacob Heystek

Kyle Hibbard

Kelly Higgins

Shannon Hill

Nancy Hinton

Debbie Hnilo

Peter Hobsen-Morse

Hal Hobson-Morse

Aija Elise Hodges

Anessa Hodges

Ken Holda

Heather Holmer

Michael Holmes

Mychelle Hopkins

Kevin Hopp

Melinda Hopp

Katie Houston

Bryan Huey

Vona Hughes Longmire

Anastasia Hughson

Charlotte Humphreys-

Strand

Lindsay Hunt

Carter Ibison

Misty Ibison

Elia Ingerham

Lou Irwin Jr.

Gavin Isaacs

Gédéon Jaboin

Chris Jackson

Stacey Jaeger

Rowan Jakobah

Aidan Jamindar

Ronin Jasmindar

Jasmine Johnson

Kasiana Johnson

Olivia Johnston

Brooklyn Jones

Jeannine Jones

Kathryn M. Jones

Ryan Jones

Shannon Jones

Caroline Jordan

Kelsey Jordan

Tina Jordan

Morgan Jung

Lydia Kanous

Leah Kauchak

Sabrina Kauchak

Elaine Kauffman

Brooklyn Kaufmann

Shannon Kaufmann

Tania Kazamjiam

V Keithley

Jaden Kellman

Tove Kerney

Karen Kiker

Deborah Killarney

Tim Kilmartin

Lila Kissinger

EstèFan Kizer

Grace Klein

Ish Klein

Andrew Klepser

Dawn Klingerman

Dailah Klipsch

Evan Kloosterman

Karrie Kloosterman

Rachel Kloosterman

Evie Knight

Dara Konewko

Vicki Konzen

Thomas Korff

Emily Kortz

Jessica Kosticak

Noah Kropp

Chloe Kruse

Peggy Kurpinski

Leah Kusisto

Sabrina Kusisto

David Kyhn

Annabelle Lacy

Dawn Lake

Alyssa Laney

Torrie Langdon

Dominic Lannon

Debra LaRoy

Amy Lawrence

Allison Lay

Ella Ledbetter-Newton

Kaitlyn Lee

Sarah Legeza

George Lehman

Cheyenne Lehmkuhl

Ashlynn Leitz

Thaddeus Lendzion

Amy Leskowski

Dennis Leskowski

Jack Leskowski

Sydney Leskowski

Christopher Lewis

Becky Lewis

Sydney Lewis

Our Volunteers

Deborah Lily

Ally Lindsay

Jen Lindsay

Kate Louise

Kennedy Lozier

Dart Luczak

Ethan Lussier

Chase Lynn

Reeve Lynn-Hillman

Carrie Lyon

Dara Lyon Warner

Brian Magnuson

Victoria Maheshwari

Dave Mahon

Montana Major

Tammy Mammel

Lucy Mansberger

Ambi Marie

James M. Marquardt

Estela Marquez

Jeanne Marsh

Davick Marsh-

Prelesnik

Kelli Martin

Maggie Martin

Malachi Martin

Michael P. Martin

Katey Martinek

Oakley Martinek

Christopher Marzonie

Lily Marzonie

Lorena Masterson

SueAnn Mater

Hannah Matthews

Susan Mayer

Colleen McGilton

Delaney McKenzie

Sophia McKinnon

Ashley McPheters

Chris Measzros

Stephanie Measzros

Erika Mehring

Barbara Meskin

Evie Meskin

Haley Messamore

Bernice Mike

Allison Mikesell

Katerina Mikhailova

Maria Mikhailova

AnnMarie Miller

Genevieve Miller

Jacob Miller

Nancy Miller

Phillip A Miller

Sky Miller

Zaynee Miller

Adaline Mills

Ryan Mills

Barbara Minar

Zoë Minard

David Miner

Preston Misner

Alan Moerdyk

Rick Moll

Brenna Moore

Brooklyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

Elexa Moore

Mimo Moore

Yuri Moore

Pastor Karen Moorman

Anna Morris

Kevin Morse

Dusti Morton

Dustin Morton

Lori Mosier

Shaun Moskalik

Ellie Mott

Jennifer Moubrey

Camryn Mouly

Alason Murphy

Justin Muse

Micha E. Myers

Jaycee Myner

Lucia Myner

Lucian Myner

Jacob Myny

Kris Naftel

Michael Philip Nagle

Aria Nahavandi

Elizabeth Nahavandi

Barbara Nance

Nora Napolitan

Mary Narusis

Jasmine Nash

Dan Newlon

Karen Newlon

Isobel Newman

Lisa Newman

Laurie L. Nic

Morgan Nickolae

Kathy Niemann

Cloe Nitz

Teri Noaeill

Mandana Nordbrock

Mariah Norman

Autumn Norris

Derrick M. Norris

Heather Norris

Chris Nower

Riglee Nower

Ryleigh Nower

Shay Nower

Shelby O’Brien

Elliot Odette

Allie Orzel

Chole Mae Page

Russ Panico

Dante Pankey

Zoe Pankey

Clare Papalardo

Elijah Parker

Linda Parker

Lisa Marie Parker

Sky Pathic

Kennedi Peake

Our Volunteers

Shari Pearce

Emma Pegouske

Nancy Pendziszewski

Steve H.

Pendziszewski

Marvinetta Penn

Meghan Peot

Lissa Perkins

Catherine W. Perry

Emma Peterman

Amber Pettee

Madelyn Pettee

Michael Pettee

Robert James

Piellusch

Judi Pike

Rachel Piper

Tami Pitale

Don Plane

Joey Plank

Savannah Plank

Brogan Poer

Etta Poer

Nicki Poer

Verity Poisson

Aaron Potter

Andi Potter

Jaya Pratt

Lou Price

Bella Pringle

Anna Pugh

Heather Purcell

Aly Radford

Delma Radford

Maya Ray

Marques Rayford

Katherine Reas

Anna Reel

Akeyme Reese

Bailey Reese

Mahalia Reign

Ashley Reijonen

Molly Reilly

Laura Rench

Ethel Resh

Bobalee Rethard

Adelaide Richards

Nicholas Richardson

Bev Riley

Oliver Riley-Spreitzer

Elisa Rios

Jeremy Roach

Krista Roberson

Carl Roberts

Thomas A. Roberts

Michael Robertson II

Mikayla Robinson

Jennifer Roelof

Kate Roelof

Kevyn Roessler

Mia Rogic

Kari Rose

Payton Rose

David Ross

Carabelle Rothney

Allison Rousseau

Marin Rozmys

Dan Rozmys

Viktor Rozmys

Annaliese Sabuda

Ella Kate Sabuda

Ashley Saddler

Denise Sanchez

Severiano Sandoval

Chris Sargeant

Gwen Saulino

Lyla Savina

Alice Scheutz

Joanna Schma

Isabel Schoenheit

Kristine Schomish

Estella Schuetz

Brittin Schumaker

Nova Schumaker

Jane Schuster

Matt Schuster

Trevor Schuster

Carolyn Schwedler

Mike Scorzo

Gordon Scott

Kim Seeley

Molly Seene

Nathaniel Seibert

Dan Selvidge

Lesley Serri

Camryn Shankool

Rhyan Shankool

Rose Anne Shansky

Sufia Sharief

Evander Sharrer

Ann Shepich

Robyn Shepich

Sara Sherman

Lynn Shiflea

Dawn Shilts

Reed Shilts

Erika Shoemaker

Kylie Shoemaker

Ryleigh Simpson

Lindsey Slager

Sappho Slate

David Slater

Kim Slater

Ryan Sloan

Colin Smallcombe

Arianna Smith

Gibby Smith

Lisa Smith

Lula Smith

MaKaila Smith

Samiyah Smith

Sloan Smith

Victoria E. Smith

Nancy Snell

William Snell

Cindy Snyder

Our Volunteers

Gail Snyder

Kaia Solano

Jonathan Solonika

Jessica Solono

Susan Sonday

R.J. Soulé

Oliver Sparling

Quinn Spitz

Fiona Springsteen

Elliott Stahl

Jacki Stahr

Krystle Start

Abby Steele

Chelsea StevensonHicks

Courtney Stewart

Ivy Stewart

Zoé Stewart

Eilee Stob

Carlee Stoker

Paige Stubelt

Gail Stults

Bob Summey

Mary Anne Summey

Nolan Surach

Aliya Sutherland

Amira Sutherland

Alyssa Tamvakis

Elliana Tangeman

Julie Tasker

Madelynn Tasker

Amanda Ann Taylor

Kaliajah Taylor

Sarah Taylor

David Termuhlen

Paula Termuhlen

Ace Terrentine

Melitta Terrentine

Pat Terwilliger

Robert Terwilliger

Dr. Miriam Thomas

Dr. Quincy Thomas

Zach Thomas

Rebecca Thoreson

Bhatt

Brooke Tiffany

Grant Tiffany

Maggie Timmer

Brayden Todd

Andrea Tramel

Kristin Tramel

Lucy Tramel

Jane Tran

Amanda Treat

Karen Trout

Tonya Tucker

Hailee Turner

Hailey Turner

Kristin Tyrrell

Camille Van Dien

Orion Vandenberg

LounAnn VanDenBos

Melinda Vanderbuilt

Lily VanKeuren

Laura VanOrman

Olivia VanSpyker

Diane Vasold-Trupiano

Robert D. Vergeson

Evan Vicker

Zoe Vicker

Peter Vogel

Danielle Vogler

Andora Volz

Jared Volz

Veda Volz

Gari Voss

Jenna Walker

Marlita Walker

Tyler Walker

Stefani Lynn Wallace

Meadow Walsh

Rhapsody Walsh

Leah Walters

Sharon Ward

Dara Lyon Warner

Daniel Warren

Kennedy Warren

Kris Warren

Paige Warren

Theo Warren

Cody Watson

Jan Watson

Ari Webb

Mariah Webber

Kathy Weidmayer

Kathleen Weissert

Sharon Weissmann

Maria Welser

Fred Weston

Wendy Wheeler

Judy Wilcox

Candace Williams

Jennifer Williams

Kai Williams

Louis Williams

Makiyah Williams

Ryan Williams

Donna Willoughby

Gary Willoughby

Amy Wills

Patti Wills

Paul Wills

John Wing

Brandon Wolfgang

Jax Workman

Ryan Yacullo

Addie Yates

Maggie Zahrai

Izzy Zegerius

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 March April 21, 2025, including those who wish to remain anonymous. We thank you for your continued support.

Businesses and Organizations

Ruby (up to $2499)

Consumers Concrete Corporation

Crux Move Consulting

Douglas & Son, Inc.

Fetzer Institute

Hardings Markets West Inc.

Miller Davis Foundation

Pfizer Matching Program

Taplin Environmental Services

Foundations

Burdick-Thorne Foundation

Dominic and Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts

Dorothy U Dalton Foundation

ENNA Foundation

Carroll J Haas Foundation

The Carol Haenicke Charitable Fund

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Trustees

Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation

The O’Connor Fund for Historic Preservation

Marvin and Rosalie Okum Foundation

Suzanne U D Parish Foundation

John G. and Kathryn S. Polzin Fund for the Musical & Dramatic Arts

Wattles Family Foundation

In Kind Donations

Polytek Development Corp.

Friendship Village

Stacey Jaeger

Karla Maschalko

Public Media Network

River Run Press

Patricia Witte

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Angel ($10,000+)

The Bryant Family Charitable Fund

Producer ($5,000 - $7,499)

Larry and Shannon Bell Charitable Fund

Eugene Wu

Director ($2,500 - $4,999)

Larry Bell

Alfred Garcia

Arthur Nemitz

Catherine Perry Lund

Assistant Director

($1,000 - $2,499)

Elizabeth A Burns

Jim and Bev Haas

Andy Knibloe

Caroline E. Robbins

Steven E Tibbits

VanDeVelde Family Fund

Jerry and Mary Zwart

Star ($500 - $999)

Douglas and Sheila Baiers

Jason Burke

Stacy Caudill

Cathy Ditto

Elsie Gale

Beverly and Geoffrey Grambau

Mrs. Carol Haenicke

Bridget and Dave Lemberg

Stacey Jaeger

Arnie and Debby Johnston

Charles B. Knappen III

Star ($500 - $999)

James and Michele Marquardt

Elizabeth S. Upjohn Mason

Richard A. and Jodie G. Palmer

Joann Schma

Reed and Dawn Shilts

Albert and Geraldine Statler Fund

Fred and Celeste Statler

Kathryn Sullivan

Ben Zylman

Supporting Player ($250 - $499)

Katherine Bates

Robert Borsos

Anonymous

Linda Clapp

Judy D’Arcangelis

David Dart

Jerry and Cathy Ditto

Dennis and Susan Hollar

Michael Krischer and Janet Heller

Jacque R. Jennings-Carter

Kristen Larson

Gail M. Ledbetter

Michael P. Martin

Sarah Nyenhuis

Jill Ongley

Catherine Perry

John Porterfield

Howard and Georgia Potrude

Heather and James Ratliff

William G. Schma

Pam Shebest

Tom and Ruth Small

Larry and Linda Steck

Bob and Patricia Terwilliger

Phyllis Westerman

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Chorus Member

($100 - $249)

Nancy Acker

Elizabeth Akehurst

Mary A. Artis

Jessica Ball

Matt Banner

James and Marilyn Barney

Donna J. Bishop

Marilyn K. Breu and John Schumacher

Kathy Breyfogle

Rena Brooks

Lori Brouse

Nancy Charles

Frank J Cody

Michael Coyne and Victoria Merlo

Deb Cronkite

Betsie Crotty

Elizabeth Dykhouse

Nathan Ekola

Dave and Nikki Elrod

Greg and Ann Feldmeier

Marian Fisher

James Gardner

Jack B. Godfrey

Anonymous

Denise Hartsough

D. James Heaton

Virginia Hessler

Colette Heusinkve

Toma Hibler

Brian Hudson

Breanne Humphreys

Eric and Elizabeth Kent

Kelly K. Kiburis

Amy Kilmartin

John Kilmartin

Peter Kobrak

Kay L Lennon

Jaime Marsman

John L. Mason

Benjamin Maxey and Sandra M. Sims

Prudence D McCabe

Deb McMann

Joyce McNalley

Linda and Joseph Mills

John and Pat O’Toole

Mary Oudsema

PPP Trivia Team

Barbara A. Page

Russ Panico

Donald and Ann Parfet

Lois and Frank Plaver

Jane and Jeff Puvogel

Eric Rice

Dr. Arthur L. Riley and Mrs. Janet D.

Riley

Beverly A Riley

Paul Russell

Jeanette Sage

Ron and Linda Santoro

Laurel Scheidt

Danielle Seabold

Erika Shoemaker

Susan Sonday

Linda Stieve and Daniel Coyne

Clifford Tallman

Linda Teare

Marlita Walker

Von Hugo and Frances L. Washington

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Richard Weir

Ken and Jill Weyenberg

Elaine Williams

Louis Williams

Patron ($1-99)

Anonymous

Derek Allard

Jason Anderson

Jax Anger-Pipe

Mike Artis

Donald Barnes

Alejandra Barrera

Wayne Barrett

Kate Bates

John Beaudoin

Susan Beechler

Dean Bender

Ann Bengtsson

Nicole Berning

Sally Bingham

Ann Birder

Charles Blades

Kris Bodine

Mary Boling

Matthew Bonine

Gretchen Bonnema

David Breen

Bill and Ruth Breyfogle

Felix Brooks

Sidney Brush

Phillip and Virginia Caruso

Debra Clegg

Michael Collins

Victoria Comstock

Anne Copeland

Brany Corboy

Janine Cotugno

Helen Coverdale

Rev Mary Elizabeth R. Moran Cross

Randy Custer

Anonymous

Marge and Dennis Dailey

Gary and Ruth Dare

Veronica Dark

Greta Decker

Joe Demorest

Holly Diebel

Cetera DiGiovanni

Leland Drager

Ross Draper

George H. Dunn

Robert Durkee

Elvin E East and Patricia C Erwin

Dixie Edwards

Greg Elfring

Marci Ekberg

Nathan Ekola

Sidney Ellis

Nikki and Dave Elrod

Doug Eplee

Lana Escamilla

Mary Evans

Chelsie Fall

Mary Fillmore

Kateri Fitzgerald

Mary Lou Fleckenstein

Addysen R. Foster-Morris

Sue Glenn

Jennifer R. Lee Good

David Goodyear

Adrienne Graham

James Grauman

Peg and Gary Grauman

Esther Gray

Marion Gray

Elizabeth Grow

Sharon Hall

Sierra Hamilton

Julie Harpenau

Joy Hartman

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Karen Hassler

Cheryl Haugh

Anne Henn

Kelsi Hiester

Kathryn Hillenbrand

Peter R. Hobson-Morse

Patron ($1-99)

Mary Holtapp

Peter Holysz

Sharon Houle

Sofi Hudson

Bryan Huey

Jen Hyrns

Jacque Jennings-Carter

Nancy Johnson

Deb Jokela

Haley Jordan

Constance Juszczyk

Shannon Kaufmann

Mary Keane

David Kingsley

Lisa Kissinger

Samantha Kobb

Amanda Kutzler

Robynne Lafountain

Donna Lambert

Thomas Lambert

Mary Lampen-Crowell

Pam Landis

Renee Lassila

Kristin Lauria

R Vincent Lavieri

Cara Lieurance

Danette Littel

Rachel Lobel

Mark Loehrke

James Loiselle

Nancy MacKenzie

Ian Magnuson

Richard Mahaney

Jaime Marsman

Karla Maschalko

Manrique Matyas

Dan and Nancy Maudlin

Sandra Maya

Austin McCollum

Max McConnell

Dara & Gary R. McLeod

Michael McNamara

Barbara L. Menlen

Michelle Metro

Katerina Mikhailova

Jack Milito

Daniel Miller

Tucker Miller

John Minser

Karen Moorman

Lea Morello

Christopher Morzonie

Lori Mosier

Micha Myers

Jaycee Myner

Cindy Nanninga

Gail Nelson

Patricia Newbauer

Kelly Newell

Connie Newhouse

Donald Nitz

Jacob Oaster

Thomas Oliphant

Samantha Orabi

Lara Palazzolo

Dawn Pantaleo

Ramona Parker

George Pendill

Nancy Peterson

Nathalie Peterson

Brianne Pitts

Tom and Mary Platte

Thank You to Our Benefactors

Lanny Potts

Charles Pratscher

Carol Pratt

Natalie Proudfoot

Christine Prouty

Marques Rayford

Theresa Reed

Mark and Jill Reid

Mark Reilly

Patron ($1-99)

Molly Reilly

Dana Richardson

Bonnie Rogers

Kelly Rumohr

Stacie Rumsey

Julie Saracina

Leigh Ann Sayen

Jasen Schrock

Kathy Simpson

Bruce Simrod

Jessica Solano

Susan Sonday

Janet Stack

Kyle Sutherland

Melissa Tache

Paula Termuhlen

Richard Termuhlen

Marcene Telfer

Ethan Thennisch

Scott and Patrice Tompkins

Jennifer Valdez

Tracy VanDenBoom

Colleen VanSickle

Sarah Van Tuyl

Juliet Veliz-Figueroa

Laura Vessey

Ann Videtich

Miranda Vinson

Tyler Walker

Kay Wallace

Joni M. Weaver

Katherine Webb

Kathleen Weessies

Adam Weiner

Laura Whitcomb

Rebecca White

Susan Whitney

Caroline Wiley

Candace Williams

Jacqueline Williams

Amy Wills

Gary and Donna Willoughby

Allison Wiseman

David Worthams

Amy Wotring

6In Memory 6

In Memory of Nancy H. Acker, George Acker and Judy Acker-Smith

Nancy Acker

In Memory of Dale Gervaise Finn, mother of Deb Killarney

Dixie Edwards

Ann Videtich

In Memory of Cathie Weir

Richard Weir

In Memory of James P. Bishop

Donna J. Bishop

In Memory of Jim Carver

Tom and Ruth Small

In Memory of Gary L. Elfring

Thomas Oliphant

In Memory of Diether H. Haenicke

Mrs. Carol Haenicke

In Memory of Carole R and Peter G Knibloe

Andy Knibloe

In Memory of Mary Lou Pratscher

Charles Pratscher

In Memory of Jana Tibbitts

Steve Tibbitts

6In Memory 6

IN MEMORY OF TIM KILMARTIN

Taplin Environmental Services, in Honor and Remembrance of our Friend

Adam Weiner

James Grauman

Scott and Patrice Tompkins

Amy Kilmartin

Peg and Gary Grauman

Marge and Dennis Dailey

Catherine Perry

Michael Srodes and Crux Move Consulting

Larry Bell

Stacy Caudill

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Trustees

John Kilmartin

PPP Trivia Team

Consumer Concrete Corporation

John Porterfield, an always caring soul who sought to spread the goodness of life

Susan Whitney, sounds like a life well-lived!

Brian Hudson

Denise Hartsough

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of Directors

Greenleaf Trust, for his years of service to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation Board

Leah and Joe Walters

Jeffrey Michael Moran

Ruth Ann Strayer

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

Ian Magnuson

IN HONOR OF GREG GREENMAN

Elvin E East and Patricia C Erwin

IN HONOR OF MIKE ARTIS

Donna Lambert

IN HONOR OF DAN COYNE AND LINDA STIEVE

Michael Coyne and Victoria Merlo

IN HONOR OF IRENE AND DON KENT

Kelly K. Kuburis

IN HONOR OF LILA KISSINGER

Lisa Kissinger

IN HONOR OF BRIAN MAGNUSON

Happy Holidays! - Haley Jordan

IN HONOR OF BEN ZYLMAN

Toma Hibler

IN HONOR OF THE PENGUIN PROJECT

Judy D’Arcangelis

Fetzer Institute

Colette Heusinkve

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.

Benjamin Arnett- Master Electrician

Benjamin is a lighting designer, programmer, and head electrician based out of Portage, MI. With a deep passion and love for music, Benjamin’s works in lighting are driven by the emotions and feelings created by talented artists on stage. He has designed for productions such as The Lightning Thief (WMU 2022) and The SpongeBob Musical (WMU 2024). His skills as a theatrical technician have led to lightboard programming and head electrician opportunities at Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Petoskey, Weston Theatre Company in Vermont, The Argyle Theatre in New York, and many others. In Benjamin’s free time, he enjoys going to concerts, working on projects in the garage, usually involving wood or metal work, and finding some twisty scenic roads on his motorcycle.

The Civic Production Team

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.

Tully Davis - Technical Direction Intern

Tully is eager to be working on The Civic’s 97th season. Having originally pursued a career in architecture they pivoted into the vast world of theatre. In college they worked on set design and construction for shows produced by 33rd St Productions. A native to the area they are ready to be able to contribute to one of the many things that make Kalamazoo so great!

The Civic Production Team

Lindsay Fleck - Costume Design Intern

Lindsay is thrilled to be making her Civic debut in “The Wedding Singer’’. A recent graduate of CMU’s acting and history programs, she is happy to be back home in Kalamazoo and performing in a theatre she grew up attending. Outside of rehearsal she enjoys reading, hiking, and sewing. Soon, she will also be joining the Civic’s internship program as a costumer! She wants to thank her family for encouraging her to pursue and stay involved with this wonderful art form!

Addie Gorden - Costume Design Intern

Addie Gorden graduated from Indiana University in 2023 with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Fashion Design. As a teenager she volunteered at the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, doing everything from acting to stage management. In college she began to explore costume design, with a particular interest in historical costuming. She is looking forward to continuing to grow as a designer with The Civic!

Imari Hill - Sound Design Intern

Imari graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Technology. She found her passion for sound and music when she played in the pit orchestra in high school. In college, she was an FOH engineer for many live shows and events. Now, she is excited to explore sound design at The Civic. During her spare time, Imari enjoys composing music, going to the movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Stacey Jaeger - Production Stage Manager

Stacey is excited to have been hired at the Civic after her year as an intern. Originally from Iowa, where she grew up doing all things theatre, Stacey finished school at Beloit College before joining the Civic staff in 2021. Some of her favorite stage management experiences are productions of Twelfth Night in her hometown, The Moors at Beloit, and Murder on the Orient Express at the Civic. She’d like to thank her family for helping her get settled in the Kalamazoo area and a few of her mentors: Marina Bergenstock, Grant Freeman, Lisa Brannan, and Alicia Baile.

The Civic Production Team

Elaine Kauffman - Resident Costume Designer

Elaine first joined the Civic staff in 1998 as our Costume Designer. She left to create her own custom clothing design business, Elaine K Designs which she has run for the past 18 years. She returned to the Civic as “Costume Designer in 2018. She graduated from WMU with a degree in Fashion Design and has over 25 years of professional costume design working at almost every theatre in the Kalamazoo area including the Barn Theatre, 3-D Touring Productions, WMU Dance Dept., WMU Opera, Kalamazoo College Theatre Dept., Farmers Alley Theatre and many other freelance costume design projects. One of her favorite costuming experiences was creating the “creature costume” for a horror movie filmed in Kalamazoo. Outside of the theatre, Elaine enjoys the art of cheese making!”

David Kyhn - Resident Scenic Artist

David has served on the Civic s staff since the summer of 2000. Over that time, it has been his pleasure to work with the Civic’s passionate volunteers and the skillful, dedicated staff. He has especially enjoyed mentoring and learning from so many bright interns at the beginning of their careers. The Civic has provided countless opportunities for him to grow as an artist, exploring new ideas, technologies, and aesthetics, and he looks forward to future wonder and discovery with the vibrant Civic community.

Christopher Lewis - Resident Properties Master

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

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Ella Ledbetter-Newton - Lighting Design Intern

Ella is very excited to be on the Civic stage again after making her Civic debut in “California Suite” this winter. She is a Kalamazoo native with degrees in Musical Theatre and Dance will be the Lighting Design Intern at the Civic next season. She would like to thank the company for making this experience so fun and her friends, family, and girlfriend Willow for their endless love and support.

Delaney McKenzie - Resident Lighting Designer

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

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.

The Civic Production Team

Justin Muse - Scenic Design Associate

Justin is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.F.A. in Design and Production. He designed for various theaters in Ann Arbor before coming to Kalamazoo as an intern for the Civic’s 2022-23 season. In June of 2024 he became the Scenic Design Associate. Past Civic credits include: Clybourne Park, Polkadots, Catch me if You Can, and Radium Girls. In his spare time, he enjoys painting, drawing, and crossword puzzles.

Sara Sherman - Resident Choreographer and Teaching Artist

Sara has worked as a teaching artist and choreographer for several years throughout the greater Kalamazoo and Chicago metropolitan areas. A former preschool teacher, she is particularly passionate about early childhood exposure to the arts and enjoys having the opportunity to teach some of our youngest students in the Academy. Sara is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Bachelor of Theatre Arts (BTA) program and currently serves as Early Childhood Director at Excel Dance Centre, where she received much of her dance training growing up. Sara has enjoyed volunteering at the Civic for years, appearing in productions like Smokey Joe’s Café and The 1940s Radio Hour. Civic Choreography credits include: Disney’s Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Sound of Music, Catch Me if You Can, SIX: The Musical- Teen Edition, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Micaila Tait - Stage Management Intern

Micaila Tait is beyond excited to be joining the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre for the 97th season. And is also excited because it is her first time coming out to the Midwest. She is from Bristow, Virginia and graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Education. In college she worked in multiple different areas of theatre ranging from just about everything before eventually landing on Stage Management, which she quickly gained a passion for. In her free time, she loves to read, spend time with her family, and travel when she can!

Thank You to Our Season Subscribers

Karyn Abraham

Nancy Acker

Nicky Aiello

Elizabeth Akehurst

Mary Artis

Paul and Sue Banner

James and Marilyn Barney

Judy Bartholomew

Anne Marie Bartz

Larry Beck

Manfred and Michelle Bengsch

Sheila Bigelow

Donna J Bishop

Mark and Rebecca Blazek

Carmen Bornais

Diane Bourgeois

Karen K. Bowman and Scott B.

Bowman

Lisa Brannan

Maggie Bresz

Marilyn Breu and John Schumacher

Ruth Breyfogle

The Brouse Family

Joyce Brown

Mike and Linda Bultema

Elizabeth Burns and Roger Zinser

Ann Camburn

Stacy and Roger Caudill

Bob Cederberg

Ed and Lynn Chappa

Robert Cinabro

Beth Clark

Shirley and Frank Cody

Tony Collins

Pete and Nita Comensoli

Loretta Cone

Angie Cook

The Cooperiders

Andrea Cory

Anne Cox

Steve and Deb Cronkite

The Drs. Caroline and Matthew Daly

Judy D’Arcangelis

Gary and Ruth Dare

David and Shelly Dart

Asa Davis

Greta Decker

Dave and Elaine DeYoung

Ann DeZwarte

Joe and Julie Dill

Melissa Dillon

Nancy M. Diment

Jerry and Cathy Ditto

Joann Dodson

Gail Doscher-Thompson

George and Linda Dunn

Linda Eldred

Sidney Ellis

Nikki and Dave Elrod

Lana Escamilla

Coral Fry

Erin Fuller

Lynn Gardiner

Suzanne Gardner

Roy Geiger

Cheryl M. Germain

Sarah Gibbs

The Gielincki Family

Donna Goodrich

Patricia Guilford

Kay Haas

Kay Hanson

Mary and Jim Heaton

Dianne Hellman

Jeffrey Hillman

Catlin Hinterman

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Dennis and Susan Hollar

Russell Hutchings

Craig Isser

Deborah Jackson

Fred Jackson

Leonard Jaworski

Eunice Jennings

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Ben Jones

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Mark and Karen Krinock

Linda Krueger

John and Nancy Lacko

Rebecca Learner

Bridget and Dave Lemberg

Colleen Leonard

Lucia Leonardelli

Beth Lindsay

Charlene and Eric Longman

Dr. Darrin Lund and Mrs. Katie

Perry

Lund

Marilyn Luther

Jan Marshburn

Karen Martin

Michael P. Martin

Pamela Marx

Prudence McCabe

Melinda McKinsey

Bill and Ruthann McKenzie

Joyce McNalley

Barbara L. Menlen

Barbara Meskin

Drs. Mark and Jeanette Meyer

Mark and Sheryl Miller

Pat Miner

Melinda McKinsey

Rita Mitchell

Joyce and Ron Moore

Rev. Mary Beth and PL Moran

Cross

Shaun Moskalik

Danielle and Ellie Mott

Amy B. Mueller

Celeste Nemeth

Art Nemitz

Patricia Newbauer

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Dean and Jennifer Newsome

Laurie Nic

Niki Nimmo

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Mary Oudsema

Nola Pare

Ginny Parnaby and Jennie Miller

David and Jane Pearson

Rhenda Pease

Janie Pincumbe

Tom and Mary Platte

Kimberly Plaunt

Winifred Ploehn

Howard and Georgia Potrude

Erin and Chris Praedel

The Rev. Dr. Wayne and Joy Price

Ingrid Purk

Gwen Raseman

Maya Ray

Theresa Reed

Mark and Jill Reid

Gary and Barb Rhoades

Diane and Eric Rice

Bev Riley

Mary Robertson

Barbara Rockey

Ann Rohrbaugh and Brian Kastman

Marin Rozmys

LaRue Clark Russell

Linda Santoro

Carol Schaefer

Martha Schinderle

Pam Shebest and Ken Penn

Judy and Bill Sherrod

Patricia Shiley

Reed and Dawn Shilts

Did You Know?

We offer these services so everyone can enjoy the theatre experience.

Accessible Seating with companion seating is available in all our spaces

American Sign Language interpreters ASL translation is offered the first Saturday of every Civic production.

Audio Description is provided the first Saturday of every Civic production.

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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

Thank You to Our Season Subscribers

Bruce and Wendy Simrod

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Linda Stieve and Dan Coyne

Connie and Ron Stoll

Doris Symonds

Clifford Tallman

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Jim and Marcie Telfer

Bob and Patricia Terwilliger

Scott and Patrice Tompkins

The Tschirharts

Evan and Wendy Turner

Bill and Jan Urfer

Jerome and Mary Van tassel

Colleen VanSickle

Joe and Leah Walters

Rodney Walters

Joni Weaver

Robert Weir

Kathleen B. Weissert and David

Weissert

Chrissy Westbury

Ken and Jill Weyenberg

Caroline Wiley

Louis A. Williams, MBA

Jody Wing

Shirley Wise-Szopo

Paul and Julie Yelsma

Eric and Maggie Zahrai

Nancy Zimmer

Mary and Jerry Zwart

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Board of

Directors

Michael P. Martin ............................................. President

Marvinetta Woodley-Penn ........................ Vice President

Peter Hobson-Morse ........................................ Secretary

Asa Davis ......................................................... Treasurer

Lana Escamilla ................................................... Member

Emily Fackler Talcott .......................................... Member

Thomasina Guidry .............................................. Member

Michael Holmes ................................................. Member

Jennifer Moubray ............................................... Member

Julie Nemitz ....................................................... Member

Joann Schma ..................................................... Member

Jared Volz .......................................................... Member

Louis Williams .................................................... Member

Foundation Board of Trustees

Leah Walters ........................................................... Chair

Maggie Zahrai ................................................. Vice Chair

Catherine W. Perry ........................................... Secretary

Stacy Caudill .................................................... Treasurer

Asa Davis ................................................... Board Liaison

Sandra Gagie ..................................................... Member

James M. Marquardt .......................................... Member

Shaun Moskalik ................................................. Member

Board Members Emeritus

Deborah Johnston

Howard Kalleward

Art Nemitz

Karen Tudor

Sally Williams

Ben Zylman

Staff

Laura M. Zervic ................................................... Executive Director

Anthony J. Hamilton ................................................Artistic Director

Mike Artis ..................................................... Director of Volunteers

Benjamin Arnett ................................................. Master Electrician

Christopher Blades ........................ Audience Engagement Manager

Deborah Browning ......................... Graphic Designer/Photographer

Ryan C. Burke ...................................................... Scenic Carpenter

Kim Chandler .................................................. Box Office Associate

Jamie Chapin ...................................................... Properties Artisan

Stacey Jaeger ........................................ Production Stage Manager

Kathryn M. Jones ............... Administrative Assistant - Carver Center

Elaine Kauffman .................................. Resident Costume Designer

David Kyhn .............................................. Resident Scenic Designer

Kayla Lambert ................................................. Marketing Associate

Christopher Lewis .............................. Resident Properties Manager

Sydney Lewis .................................................... Box Office Manager

Delaney McKenzie ................................. Resident Lighting Designer ................................................Director of Education and Outreach

Phillip A. Miller .................................................... Technical Director

Justin Muse .............................................. Scenic Design Associate ............................................................... Resident Sound Designer

Carl Roberts .................................................... Custodial Supervisor

Jane Schuster .................................... Marketing and Sales Director

Melita Terrentine-Wiener ....................... Front of House Coordinator

Interns

Paige Billian .................................................... Scenic Design Intern

Tully Davis ........................................................ Technical Direction

Lindsay Fleck ............................................... Costume Design Intern

Addie Gorden............................................... Costume Design Intern

Imari Hill .......................................................... Sound Design Intern

Ella Ledbetter-Newton .................................. Lighting Design Intern

Micaila Tait ............................................. Stage Management Intern