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1 SEPTEMBER 2011 Don t Miss this Hip-Swiveling Season Opener! PERFORMANCE DATES Friday September 16 8:00pm saturday September 17 8:00pm Thursday September 22 7:30pm Friday September 23 8:00pm saturday September 24 8:00pm sunday September 25 2:00pm Friday September 30 8:00pm saturday October 1 8:00pm sunday October 2 2:00pm Interpreted performance production sponsors: FOR TICKETS CALL: or visit us online at: Be sure to check out our facebook page for all of your latest civic news Facebook.com/KazooCivic What could be more fun than kicking off our 83rd season with a show jam packed with hit songs made famous by none other than Elvis Presley? This high octane jukebox musical features all the songs you know and love, including Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Don t Be Cruel, Jailhouse Rock, and of course All Shook Up. Set during the summer of 1955, the story heats up when one girl s dream and a surprise visit from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger help a small town to discover the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll. This hip-swiveling hit is sure to have everybody in the family jumping out of their blue suede shoes! Under the leadership of Director, Sandra Simpson, Musical Director, Dr. Patrick Coyle and Choreographer, Kathryn S. Williams, the talented cast features Civic veterans Rebecca Achenbach (Fiddler on the Roof, Into the Woods), Benjamin Andre (Leading Ladies), Bretten Bailey (Fiddler on the Roof, Annie), Keith Erik Brown (The Drowsy Chaperone), Dorla Elaine Coleman-Bonner (Ain t Misbehavin ), Kelly Dominique (The Drowsy Chaperone, Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical, Tartuffe) Amy Rose Dunham (The Drowsy Chaperone, The King and I), Renae Feldpausch (Annie), Janet Gover (Cabaret, The Dixie Swim Club, Steel Magnolias), Pedro Hogan (The Music Man, Godspell), Ken Holda (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors), Lou Irwin, Jr. (Fiddler on the Roof, Ragtime, the Musical, Little Women, the Musical), Rob Kerschbaum (Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical), Estefan Kizer (Sleepy Hollow, a Musical Tale), Sydney Lewis (Godspell, Willy Wonka), Jamie Lynn Miller (It s a Wonderful Life, the Musical), Preston Misner (Deathtrap, Forever Plaid, Is He Dead?), Tanisha Pyron (Guys and Dolls), Nathaniel Pyzik (Sleepy Hollow, a Musical Tale), David Senecal (Camelot, The Music Man, Rags), Sufia Sharief (Disney s Beauty and the Beast), Kyle Waterman (The Drowsy Chaperone, Annie, 42nd Street) and Kelly White (The Nerd). Amanda Treppa is making her Civic debut in this production. The stage management team is comprised of Stage Manager Lisa Watson (Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical) and Assistant Stage Manager Jan Campbell (Annie, The Odd Couple). You ll BE TappiNG Your ToEs To 25 HIT SONGS made Famous BY ELVIS PRESLEY! A much sought after director, Sandra Simpson has staged regional productions of Chicago, The Full Monty, La Cage Aux Folles, Oklahoma!, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Parade and The Wizard of Oz. Most recently she directed and choreographed The Marvelous Wonderettes at Farmers Alley Theatre. Dr. Patrick Coyle, Musical Director, is a native of South Carolina, and comes to his first production at The Civic Theater by way of Cincinnati. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Cincinnati s College- Conservatory of Music, and also holds degrees from Furman University, Converse College and Emery University. Choreographer, Kathryn S. Williams is one of the busiest musical theatre choreographers in Southwest Michigan, having choreographed over 200 productions in the last 37 years. Kathryn has received a great deal of recognition in 2011, for her years of contribution as an artist and instructor. In February she was honored by WMU Partners in Dance with the Community Dance Advocacy Award and on September 8th, she will receive the prestigious Community Medal of Arts from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Book by Joe DePietro Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley SEPTEMBER 16 OCTOBER 2 civic auditorium musical comedy BOX OFFICE: BUSINESS OFFICE: WEB: next up in the CiviC AuditoRium ALICE S ADVENTURE S IN WONDERLAND tickets go on SALe to the PuBLiC MON, OCT 3RD

2 A NOTE FROM Kristen Chesak managing Director Kicking-off our 83rd Season at the Civic! T his is the time of year when we all turn our thoughts to fall harvests, football games, school starting again and all of the great activities that we enjoy here in Kalamazoo as the leaves change color. Here at the Civic, we re gearing up for another great season of terrific productions, exciting educational opportunities and fun-filled special events. As your community theatre, we re unique from other local arts organizations in that we offer so many life enriching volunteer experiences as well as a wide assortment of theatrical offerings. Our classes offer students and adults substantive learning opportunities in the areas of performance and technical theatre. And to top it off, whether you re seeing a show or taking a class, the Civic is one of the best deals in town! We are also unique because we rely on members of our community to provide the time, talent and treasure needed to produce great theatre. Where else in Kalamazoo can a nurse, secretary, lawyer and financial planner all come together to create art? The talented actors you see on stage and the hard working crew members that make magic happen behind the scenes might be your neighbor, doctor, banking teller, mother so many reasons FOR YOU To BEcomE a part of THE CIVIC Your community ThEaTrE! or your student. How fortunate we are, to have in Kalamazoo, the facilities and professional staff to support these artistic endeavors. We would not be the vibrant community we are without these enriching opportunities. We can take pride in the fact that we are a caring and compassionate community that cares for the physical and mental well being of our friends, neighbors and associates. I am constantly impressed by the great generosity shown in the feeding of our hungry, and assisting those in need. I think you will agree that we are also a community that values common experiences and the feeding of souls through artistic expression. Our volunteers, Board of Directors, and staff are looking forward to opening our 83rd season on September 16th with the vivacious musical All Shook Up. Set to the music made famous by Elvis Presley, this is going to be a wonderful time for the family to come down and celebrate the start of another fantastic year of opportunities at the Civic, your community theatre. I hope you ll join us! UPCOMING FAMILY MUSICAL SENIOR CLASS READER S THEATRE MUSICAL REVUE CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL cripts are available and may be checked out from the Business Office with a $5.00 (cash only) refundable deposit. If you have previously volunteered or auditioned we are happy to provide you with a completed audition form when you arrive. Simply call or and let us know that you are planning to audition and we'll have your audition form ready for you. All of us at the Civic are committed to the practices of flexible, imaginative casting. We encourage volunteers of all ethnicities and backgrounds to participate in our creative endeavors. Also, reasonable accommodations will be made for those requiring special needs. We encourage those auditioning to arrive thirty minutes prior to the audition time. An early arrival will provide plenty of time to fill out necessary paperwork, get a drink of water and take a few deep breaths before the audition begins. To register for auditions Volunteer@KazooCivic.com or call preston misner, Director of Volunteers at x1006 Audition dates Saturday, September 17th at 2pm Sunday, September 18th at 7pm Location Civic Auditorium 329 South Park St. Casting Seeking 24 to 28 men and women ages 16 and up and one girl age 10 to 15. Requirements Those auditioning are asked to sing 16 measures of a song from the golden age of Broadway. You may sing a number from the production. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Those auditioning will be taught dance combinations including tap dancing. If you own tap shoes please bring them to auditions. You may also be asked to read from the script. First Rehearsal Monday, October 10th Performances November 25th December 11th (Potential Holdover through December 18th) director Tony Humrichouser Choreographer Lesa Dencklau musical director Kellee Love Haselton Audition dates Sunday, September 18th at 6pm Monday, September 19th at 6pm Location Carver Center Muzzi Dance Studio 426 South Park St. Casting Seeking 18 to 20 men and women ages 50 and up. Requirements Those auditioning will be asked to prepare sixteen measures of a Broadway, film or standard song. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Your sixteen measure audition selection does not need to be memorized. If you are unable to prepare an audition song, selections will be available and taught at auditions. First Rehearsal Monday, October 3rd (Rehearsals occur Monday through Friday from 5:30pm-7pm) Performances November 4th November 12th director/musical director Hal Hobson Audition dates Sunday, September 18th at 7pm Monday, September 19th at 7pm Location Civic Auditorium 329 South Park St. Casting Seeking 6 men and 4 women ages 18 and up for leading and supporting roles. Requirements Those auditioning are asked to sing 32 measures of a song similar in style of the production. You may sing a number from the production. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Those auditioning will be taught a movement combination. First Rehearsal Monday, November 14th Performances January 13th January 29th (Potential Holdover through February 5th) director/choreographer Jay Berkow musical director Courtney Phelps For more information regarding show synopsis, auditions, volunteering or crew opportunities call or visit us online at

3 Enjoy Kalamazoo premieres and beloved classics!!! Season Subscriptions The Flexibility of a SeASon SuBSCRiPtion MAKES ORDERING TICKETS A SNAP! SAve up to 40% WitH A SeASon SuBSCRiPtion As hectic as life can get, isn t it nice to know that a season subscription will actually save you time and trouble? And best of all, subscribers can choose the productions they want to see, tailoring a season to their own interests. You won t want to miss any of these great shows: Sept 16 Oct 2 Sept 30 Oct 15 Nov 25 Dec 11 Jan 13 Jan 29 Jan 27 Feb 11 Mar 2 Mar 18 Apr 6 Apr 21 Apr 20 May 5 May 11 May 27 CUT HERE SEASON SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM Name: address: city: state: Zip: phone: (h) (w) (cell) The civic Theatre s donors make it possible for us to provide quality theatre to southwestern michigan. won t you include a tax-deductible (as defined by IRS guidelines) contribution? By doing so, not only will you have the satisfaction of being a valued supporter of the arts, but you ll also receive special recognition in all programs (excluding those used for Youth Productions). m DOUBLE ADULT m DOUBLE SENIOR (65+)/STUDENT m SINGLE ADULT m SINGLE SENIOR (65+)/STUDENT (16 admissions) (16 admissions) (8 admissions) (8 admissions) $229 $199 $119 $109 Qty. Amt. $ Qty. Amt. $ Qty. Amt. $ Qty. Amt. $ Tax Deductible Contribution m matching donation forms enclosed* Processing Fee $5.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED m check: Payable to Kalamazoo Civic Theatre m Visa m mastercard account. No. : Exp. Date: / signature: *If you work for, or are retired from, a company that matches donations, please include the necessary forms. YOUR GENEROSITY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. phone: Fax: online: mail to: KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE Attn: Season Subscription 329 South Park Street Kalamazoo, MI TO PURCHASE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT

4 *MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR! For each full price class tuition of $80 we are offering you A SeCond tuition FoR just $55, CUT HERE which can be used for the same student or another member of the family Fall Classes please mark ThE circle NExT To ThE selected class(es) and complete ThE Form BElow. FoLLoW through for Ages m Start Fresh (wednesdays 10/12-11/9 4 pm-6 pm) Shake off the pressure so you can confidently perform! Explore improvisation in scene work to bring characters to life from the script to the stage working as a supportive ensemble. m Character Creation (mondays 10/10-11/7 4 pm-6 pm) Not every script is realistic some characters are larger than life and even death! Learn to strengthen voice and body to honestly portray larger than life characters on stage. m getting technical: Horror makeup** (saturdays 10/8-11/5 10 am-12 pm) This class is back by popular, horrific demand for another year! Learn all of the tricks of the trade from black eyes to scars to an infamous final project. Class fee includes a few supplies to take home so you can be ready for Halloween. m getting technical: Advanced Horror makeup** (saturdays 10/8-11/5 1 pm-3 pm) In this advanced horror makeup class, students will create prosthetic pieces from scars to eyes and noses. We will start where the basic class left off as we build gruesome teeth and nasty fake noses! Students must have completed the basic Horror makeup class prior to Fall **A $10 Materials Fee Applies to all Getting Technical Classes student s Name: age: DoB: / / Grade: school: student s parent/guardian s Name: phone: (h) (c) address: city: state: Zip: parent/guardian s First class: $80 second class: $55 materials Fee** (applies to all Getting Technical classes): TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED m check: payable to kalamazoo civic m Visa m mastercard Your Community Theatre $10 = FINALE PREP WILL HELP YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR COLLEGE AUDITIONS! CLASS FEE $ 80 * FinALe Studio for High School Juniors & Seniors m Finale Prep: College Audition Workshop (10/15, 11/5, 12/10 3:30 pm-5 pm) This class will strengthen your audition technique and prepare you for whatever program you want to audition for from the University of Michigan and NYU to WMU or Carnegie Mellon. Artist-In-Residence Tony Humrichouser will be attending our 2nd class to coach students on their audition. Mr. Humrichouser ran the musical theatre programs at Drake University and The University of Missouri. He is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association. Get ready for the next four years of your life with this college prep class! NOTE: See our Theatre Arts Education catalog or call for Youth Theatre Class Cancellation Policies. The catalog is available online at or call and one will be mailed to your home. scholarship DEaDliNE: Monday, September 26, 2011 registration DEaDliNE: Monday, October 3, 2011 NOTE: If you are enrolling more than one student, please use an additional form, but tabulate all charges on one form FALL CLASS RegiStRAtion FoRm account. No. : Exp. Date: / signature: mail to: CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE CLASSES 329 South Park, Kalamazoo, MI or Fax this form to call for more information For more information, scholarship application forms and registration forms visit: or or call

5 2011 FALL CLASS RegiStRAtion FoRm CLASS FEE $ 80 * 2011 Fall Classes please mark ThE circle NExT To ThE selected class(es) and complete ThE Form BElow. BuiLd FoundAtionS for Ages 6-8 m Hero Happenings (wednesdays 10/12-11/9 4 pm-6 pm) Leap tall buildings in a single bound without leaving the room! Work as an ensemble to create an epic journey of heroic adventure stories and build basic acting skills. m Pumpkin Patch (saturdays 10/8-11/5 10 am-12 pm) Explore and create your own stories about the autumn, outdoors and this spooky time of year as you add to previously learned acting skills. This is a perfect second acting class for young actors to take. NOTE: See our Theatre Arts Education catalog or call for Youth Theatre Class Cancellation Policies. The catalog is available online at or call and one will be mailed to your home. scholarship DEaDliNE: Monday, September 26, 2011 registration DEaDliNE: Monday, October 3, 2011 Check it out you can take a second class FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE! * Your Community Theatre gain FoCuS for Ages 9-11 m Walk the talk (mondays 10/10-11/7 4 pm-6 pm) Begin the journey from page to stage in this jump off into scene work. Strengthen voice and body to be seen and heard confidently onstage and off. m Haunted Happenings (saturdays 10/8-11/5 1 pm-3 pm) Explore and create your own stories about hauntings and things that go bump in the night during this spooky season. You will strengthen your acting skills and test your voice to see how scary you can be! m getting technical: Horror makeup** (saturdays 10/8-11/5 10 am-12 pm) This class is back by popular, horrific demand for another year! Learn all of the tricks of the trade from black eyes to scars to an infamous final project. Class fee includes a few supplies to take home so you can be ready for Halloween. m getting technical: Advanced Horror makeup** (saturdays 10/8-11/5 1 pm-3 pm) In this advanced horror makeup class, students will create prosthetic pieces from scars to eyes and noses. We will start where the basic class left off as we build gruesome teeth and nasty fake noses! Students must have completed the basic Horror makeup class prior to Fall **A $10 Materials Fee Applies to all Getting Technical Classes student s Name: *MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR! For each full price class tuition of $80 we are offering you A SeCond tuition FoR just $55, which can be used for the same student or another member of the family. age: DoB: / / Grade: school: student s parent/guardian s Name: phone: (h) (c) address: city: state: Zip: parent/guardian s First class: $80 second class: $55 HERE CUT NOTE: If you are enrolling more than one student, please use an additional form, but tabulate all charges on one form. materials Fee** (applies to all Getting Technical classes): $10 = TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED m check: payable to kalamazoo civic m Visa m mastercard account. No. : Exp. Date: / signature: mail to: CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE CLASSES 329 South Park, Kalamazoo, MI or Fax this form to call for more information For more information, scholarship application forms and registration forms visit: or or call

6 Your Community Theatre THE KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE 329 south park street kalamazoo michigan N O N - P R O F I T O R G A N I Z A T I O N U S P O S T A G E PAID K A L A M A Z O O, M I P E R M I T N O RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Check inside for the latest information. COLOR PRINTING PROVIDED BY RIVER RUN PRESS; ART DIRECTION BY BEN ZYLMAN; GRAPHIC DESIGN BY TAMARA DIAMOND TICKETS ON SALE NOW! PERFORMANCE DATES Friday September 30 8:00pm saturday October 1 8:00pm Thursday October 6 7:30pm Friday October 7 8:00pm saturday October 8 8:00pm sunday October 9 2:00pm Friday October 14 8:00pm saturday October 15 8:00pm Interpreted performance Parish Theatre season presenter: FOR TICKETS CALL: or visit us online at: By William Shakespeare SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 15 parish ThEaTrE TraGEDY Atragedy of consuming force, King Lear is widely regarded as Shakespeare s crowning artistic achievement. Lear, the aging King of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom among his three daughters. In an attempt to give the largest bounty to the one who loves him most, he puts his daughters through a test, asking each to tell him how much she loves him. Lear s older daughters, in an attempt to gain his favor, shower their father with flattering answers. But Cordelia, Lear s youngest and favorite daughter, remains silent, saying that she has no words to describe how much she loves her father. Lear flies into a rage and disowns Cordelia. Ultimately, the heartbroken King learns which of his daughters has loved him most dearly. King Lear is being directed by Patricia Daniels (The Dixie Swim Club, The Diary of Anne Frank). The talented cast features Arnie Johnston in the title role along with Perry Anderson, Jr., Grace Catherine Brockway, Dan Coyne, Max Hardy, Hal Hobson, Tony Holewinski, Phoebe Rose Kelly, Michael P. Martin, Conor McShane, Adam Jeffrey Pasen, Robert J. Piellusch, Richard Philpot and Bob Schellenberg. Chris Grazul, Christopher Martin and Marissa Danielle Snead are making their Civic debuts. The stage management team is comprised of Stage Manager Elvin E. East and Assistant Stage Manager Eric Anderson. Zac Thompson is serving as Fight Choreographer. next up in the SuzAnne d. PARiSH theatre A NEW BRAIN tickets go on SALe to the PuBLiC MON, DEC 5TH