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1 FEBRUARY 2014 Kalamazoo s Community Theatre You Won t Want to Miss this Compelling American Classic! N o one knows what Helen Keller s fate might have been had she not come under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan, an Irish girl, whose sight had been severely damaged as a young child. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is violent, spoiled, almost sub-human and is treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. Her success with Helen comes only after some of the most emotion-packed scenes ever presented on the stage. This compelling drama, directed by Kristen Chesak, features Civic veterans Kadie Alpers (Annie, Esperanza Rising), Saul J. Amdursky (Leading Ladies), Marcus Bechek By William Gibson February 14 March 1 THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AMERICAN CLASSIC (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, A Wrinkle in Time), Madelyn Betts (Nancy Drew, Girl Detective), Sofia Cronen (The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.), Sandra L. Davis (Grey Gardens, the Musical, Lost in Yonkers), Morgan Hause (Our Town, Grey Gardens, the Musical), Bryan Huey (A Raisin in the Sun, You Can t Take it With You), Sarah Lynn Roddis (Sherlock Holmes: the Final Adventure, Cyrano), Shante'ya Scott (Peter Pan) and R.J. Soule (Irving Berlin s White Christmas, Annie). Making their Civic debuts in The Miracle Worker are Ashley Betz, Sophie Claire Canfield, Tristian Evanoff, Kim Gregory-Hodges, Aija Hodges and Paige O'Shea. Karen Berthel is the Assistant Director with Zac Thompson exciting extras Panel Discussions FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 We hope you ll join us immediately following the Friday or Saturday, February 21st or 22nd performance for a brief panel discussion with the show s Director, Kristen Chesak, Kathleen Robertson, American Sign Language interpreter for theatre, Erin Kanouse, Visually Impaired Specialist from KRESA and Ellen Kozar, DeafBlind consultant. The discussion will cover Deaf/Blind stigmas in current society juxtaposed with yesteryear and the misconceptions surrounding deaf and blind issues. serving as Fight Choreographer. Ellen Kozar is the American Sign Language Consultant on the production. The stage management team is comprised of Stage Manager Savannah F. Draper and Assistant Stage Manager Alyssa Herter. Tickets for The Miracle Worker are on sale now, so don t wait; order your tickets today by calling the Civic box office at or online at. As always, discounted tickets are available for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. production sponsor: Special Thanks to: BOX OFFICE: BUSINESS OFFICE: WEB: FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/KazooCivic

2 BEHIND THE SCENES ARSENIC AND OLD LACE PHOTO SHOOT INTO THE WOODS PHOTO SHOOT BEHIND THE SCENES MAILING JOIN US FOR OUR Wednesday, February 19th 6:30pm The Civic Auditorium UPCOMING AT A GLANCE HELD OVER! NOW thru Feb 15th THE PARISH THEATRE MUSICAL FOR TICKETS CALL: OR VISIT: Warm up this Winter at The Civic! I t s winter in Kalamazoo. It s about this time of year that we decide we ve had enough of the snow and cold temperatures, except Mother Nature always seems to decide differently. Unless you are a diehard skier or a polar runner, you are like me, wondering just what to do with yourself during these long winter months. Luckily, we are a community that has great indoor activities, including many at the Civic. Whether you are looking for a class, a place to strut your skills as a volunteer or an evening of great entertainment, we have it all. And the best part is that spending time at the Civic is a lot of fun. I hope you have had a chance to take part in a show or class so far this season or are planning to do so for the second part of the season. We still have several upcoming dramas including The Miracle Worker, Good People, and Irena s Vow, some fun comedies such as Boeing Boeing, and Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat, and two more lively musicals Irving Berlin s Annie Get Your Gun and The Magical Adventures of Merlin. Like the first part of the season, I always get such a thrill to see friends, family and neighbors coming together to produce quality theatre for the enjoyment of all. Although it may sound like we have a lot of productions remaining this season, in reality, we only have four months left of our 85th season. This means we are well underway planning our 86th season! It has been quite a task this season to put together productions worthy of the talent in our community; however, with the help of a very determined play reading committee and the amazing Civic staff, we have another diverse season of theatrical offerings just waiting to be announced. Kristen Chesak Managing Director It has become a tradition to come together as a community to celebrate the beginning of each season at the Civic with a live season announcement. You can be one of the first to hear what great productions are in store for our 86th season on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. I hope you will join us for a very brief program followed by refreshments in the Side Lounge. I d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement at the Civic whether you are a subscriber, donor, volunteer, or a parent that ensures your child gets to participate here thank you. It is because of you that the Civic is such a special place to celebrate and share experiences as a community. I hope you continue to share your time, talent, and treasure with us and your community for years to come. In addition to production photos, audition information and cast bios, you ll also find a season calendar and many news features. Plus, for the first time, you can register for classes and Inside the Civic workshops online! Be sure to check back often, as we ll be adding even more exciting features! Theatre Kalamazoo New PlayFest FREE STAGED READINGS February 7 & 8 at 8:00pm The Miracle Worker OPENING NIGHT February 14 at 7:30pm Inside the Civic FREE AUDITION & YOUTH WORKSHOPS February 15

3 NEW REGISTER ONLINE AT SPRING 2014 Both camps will perform in the Parish Theatre on the last day of camp at 6:00 PM! There will be a supervised lunch daily so have your camper bring a sack lunch. On the last day, the Civic will provide a dinner date at 5:15 PM. Two dinners are included in camp tuition, one for the camper and one for a guest. Additional dinners will be available if there is space for $12 and additional show tickets will also be available if space permits. NEW EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS: Day-By-Day Pay when you arrive for early drop-off or late pick-up or both at $10 per session. Please note only payments of exact change or check will be accepted when purchased on-site. Weekly Extended Care Passes Early Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM and Late Pick-up is available until 5:15 PM. SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: Monday, March 28, 2014 at 5:00 PM SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration will be accepted up to one business day prior to the first day of camp if space permits. NOTE: There is a supervised lunch hour each day participants should bring a lunch. If you are enrolling more than one student per family, please use an additional form, but tabulate all charges on one form. FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS VISIT: OR MAIL THIS FORM TO: ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS 329 South Park, Kalamazoo, MI OR FAX THIS FORM TO: SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP MUSICAL THEATRE Studentʼs Name: Studentʼs Phone: (h) (c) Address: City: State: Zip: DOB: / / Age: Grade: School: Parent/Guardianʼs Name: Parent/Guardianʼs GRADES K-9 m DREAM ON! (Grades K-3, Includes 2 Dinners) $195 m A MID-SPRING MIDSUMMER (Grades 4-9, Includes 2 Dinners) $195 ADDITIONAL DINNER GUESTS $12 = $ m WEEKLY EARLY DROP-OFF PASS (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) $20 m WEEKLY LATE PICK-UP PASS (4:00 PM - 5:15 PM) $20 m FULL WEEKLY PASS (Both Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up) $35 SUBTOTAL m SEASON SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNT (SAVE 10%) TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED CAMP DATES FOR GRADES K-9 LIMIT & TIMES Dream On! Grades K-3 Join the fun and learn musical theatre skills as you rehearse songs about dreams and fun and love! This camp for students currently in grades K-3 will put together an original musical revue all week and perform on Friday in the Parish Theatre! You won t want to miss this all-new camp designed for the younger performer! All experience levels welcome! A Mid-Spring Midsummer Grades 4-9 For our 5th annual musical-in-a-week for students currently in grades 4-9, we will rehearse and perform a musical adaptation of Shakespeare s A Midsummer Night s Dream written specifically for this age group. The story of dreamers and true love get wrapped up in the wooded fairy realm and a group of rusty, rugged workers provide even more comedy. This is a great way to see how a musical theatre performance is put together all experience levels welcome! (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) m Check: Payable to Kalamazoo Civic Theatre m VISA m Mastercard $ $ $ Account. No. : Exp. Date: / Signature: BOTH CAMPS: Monday-Friday April 7 thru April 11 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM DINNER DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH AT 5:15 PM INCLUDES 2 DINNERS PERFORMANCE: FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH AT 6:00 PM EARLY DROP-OFF (8:00 AM) & LATE PICK-UP (5:15 PM) PASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A FEE CUT HERE

4 INTO THE WOODS PHOTO SHOOT BEHIND THE SCENES MAILING ARSENIC AND OLD LACE PHOTO SHOOT BEHIND THE SCENES MAILING INTO THE WOODS BEHIND THE SCENES AUDITION DATES Sunday, February 23rd at 7:00pm Monday, February 24th at 7:00pm Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00pm The Civic Auditorium The Green Room 329 South Park St Seeking 2 men able to play 35 to 45 and 1 woman able to play 40 to 55 and 3 women able to play 20 to 35 those auditioning need to be ages 16 and up. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Monday, March 3, 2014 April 4th April 19th DIRECTOR Dr. Robert L. Smith AUDITION DATES Sunday, March 9th at 6:00pm Monday, March 10th at 6:00pm Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00pm The Carver Center The Carver Center Studio 426 South Park St Seeking a maximum of men and women aged 50 and up to fill 23 roles. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Monday, March 24, 2014 (Rehearsals occur Monday through Friday from 5:30pm-7:00pm) April 25th April 27th DIRECTOR Fred Western If you would like to pre-register for auditions visit or call Preston Misner, Director of Volunteers at x1006 AUDITION DATES Sunday, March 9th at 7:00pm Monday, March 10th at 7:00pm Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00pm The Carver Center The Muzzi Dance Studio 426 South Park St Seeking men and women ages 16 and up and 3-6 youth ages 9 and up. All are asked to prepare 16 measures of a song either from the production or from the same genre. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Everyone will also be taught a dance combination at auditions. Monday, March 17th May 2, 2014 May 18, 2014 (Potential Holdover Performances through May 25, 2014) DIRECTOR Sandra Bremer MUSICAL DIRECTOR Marie McColley-Kerstetter CHOREOGRAPHER Kris Allemang Stahl Detailed production, audition and workshop information available at Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat TICKETS GO ON SALE February 17 at 10:00am 86th Season ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY February 19 at 6:30pm The Magical Adventure s of Merlin (CYT) February 23 & 24 at 4:00pm Boeing Boeing February 23 & 24 at 7:00pm

5 BEHIND THE SCENES MAILING BEHIND THE SCENES BEHIND THE SCENES MAILING INTO THE WOODS PHOTO SHOOT AUDITION DATE Sunday, February 23rd at 4:00pm Monday, February 24th at 4:00pm Wednesday, February 26th at 4:00pm The Carver Center The Muzzi Dance Studio 426 South Park St Seeking a Company (actors and production crew) of approximately 40 youth between the ages of 9 through a Senior in High school. Sixteen onstage roles are available along with production crew opportunities including Props, Costumes/Make-Up, Paint, Lighting, Sound, Assistant Stage Management, Publicity/Usher and a Scenery Building crew. Students must have turned 9 on or before the day of auditions. Monday, March 17th at 4:00pm May 9, 2014 May 17, 2014 DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER Nicki Poer MUSICAL DIRECTOR Kellee Love Haselton Those wishing to audition are required to register in advance for either the Sunday, February 23rd or Monday, February 24th audition date. By registering in advance you will receive your audition paperwork, as well as, all pertinent information via prior to the auditions. A parent or guardian is required to attend the first half hour of auditions. Those auditioning for onstage roles will be taught a musical selection from the production and may be asked to read from the script and may be taught a movement/dance piece. Those auditioning for crew positions will be asked to listen to designer presentations, speak to designers/ technicians and indicate interest for specific crews. All students auditioning will need to indicate a preference for Acting Only, Tech Only or Either/Or. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register for auditions online at You may also register by calling Preston Misner, Director of Volunteers at x1006 Detailed information available at Saturday, February 15th Audition Workshops for Adults and Youth Ages 9 and up The Carver Center 426 South Park St. IRENA S VOW Ages 50 and up 10:00am - 11:15am BOEING BOEING Ages 16 and up 11:00am - 12:15pm IRVING BERLIN S ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Ages 16 and up 12:30pm - 4:00pm THE MAGICAL ADVENTURES OF MERLIN Ages 9 through a Senior in High School 2:00pm - 4:30pm (Advanced Registration is required) TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS BEHIND THE SCENES: SOUND WORKSHOP Adults: Ages 16 and up 11:00am - 1:00pm BEHIND THE SCENES: COSTUME WORKSHOPS Youth: Ages 9 through a Senior in High School 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Advanced Registration is required) Detailed workshop information and registration available online at Good People OPENING NIGHT February 28 at 7:30pm Boeing Boeing TICKETS GO ON SALE March 3 at 10:00am Irena s Vow (SCRT) March 9 & 10 at 6:00pm Irving Berlin s Annie Get Your Gun March 9 & 10 at 7:00pm

6 THE KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE 329 South Park Street Kalamazoo Michigan NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID KALAMAZOO, MI PERMIT NO.714 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED COLOR PRINTING PROVIDED BY RIVER RUN PRESS; ART DIRECTION BY BEN ZYLMAN; GRAPHIC DESIGN BY TAMARA DIAMOND production sponsor: PANEL DISCUSSIONS March 1st & March 8th Parish Theatre season presenter: PRODUCTION DATES: Friday February 28 7:30pm Saturday March 1 7:30pm Thursday March 6 7:30pm Friday March 7 7:30pm Saturday March 8 7:30pm Sunday March 9 2:00pm Friday March 14 7:30pm Saturday March 15 7:30pm ASL Interpreted Performance Panel Discussions PANEL DISCUSSIONS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND WILL TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MARCH 1ST AND 8TH. By David Lindsay-Abaire February 28 March 15 THE PARISH THEATRE CONTEMPORARY DRAMA [RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16 AND UP] Margie Walsh can t catch a break. Laid off from her job at the dollar store, she faces the grim reality that this month s paycheck covers last month s bills and bingo is a night on the town. South Boston is providing her the same kind of opportunity it always has: none. Rough around the edges and ready to make a change, she goes looking for the guy that got away both from Southie and from her. Instead, she finds herself in the burbs and out of her element; facing the question, Is opportunity granted or earned? Nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Play, Good People takes a thought provoking look at the haves and have nots and how twists of fate can determine our paths. TO ORDER TICKETS CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT: OR VISIT US ONLINE AT: