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1 FEBRUARY 2012 PERFORMANCE DATES Friday March 2 8:00pm Saturday March 3 8:00pm Thursday March 8 7:30pm Friday March 9 8:00pm Saturday March 10 8:00pm Sunday March 11 2:00pm Friday March 16 8:00pm Saturday March 17 8:00pm Sunday March 18 2:00pm ASL 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 Take a spin down memory lane as we celebrate some of the biggest hits of the 50 s & 60 s! T he Auditorium is gonna Shake Rattle and Roll as we celebrate the golden age of rock and roll with the longest running musical revue in Broadway history. Boasting some of the biggest hits from the 50 s and 60 s including Fools Fall in Love, Poison Ivy, On Broadway, Yakety Yak, I m a Woman, Stand by Me and Love Potion #9 this electrifying entertainment lit up the great white way for five years! Whether you first heard these great tunes on the radio in your 57 chevy or on the jukebox at your favorite malt shop, you re not going to want to miss this eye popping, chart topping tribute to Leiber & Stoller, one of the greatest songwriting teams of all time. Director/Choreographer Sandra Simpson (All Shook Up) and Musical Director Marie Kerstetter (Fiddler on the Roof, Camelot, The Wizard of Oz) lead a talented cast, which includes Civic veterans Abbey Brooks (The Sound of Music), Catrina Brooks (Ragtime, the Musical), Lynn Hall McLeod (Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical), Michael J. Morrison (Distracted), AJ Sharief (Godspell, Our Town), Ryan O. Singleton (The Wizard of Oz, Ain t Misbehavin ) and Kyle Waterman (All Shook Up, Annie, Godspell). Esther Queenie Bolden, Terry R. Ozier and Sara Sherman are making their Civic debuts in Smokey Joe s Cafe. The stage management team is comprised of Stage Manager Brittni Lashway and Assistant Stage Managers Deb Killarney and Laurie Lethiot. Tickets for Smokey Joe s Café are available online at or by calling the Civic Box Office at Special ticket prices are available for seniors, students and groups. DID YOU The Broadway cast recording of Smokey Joe s Café won the Grammy Award in 1996? The song writing duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in When Jerry Leiber told Mike Stoller that "Hound Dog" had become a hit for Elvis Presley, Stoller's reply was, "Elvis who?" Book by Stephen Helper & Jack Viertel Music & Lyrics by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller MARCH 2 MARCH 18 CIVIC AuDITOrIuM MuSICAl revue BOX OFFICE: BUSINESS OFFICE: WEB: next up in The CiviC AuDiToriuM BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS TiCkeTS go on SALe To The PubLiC MON, MAR 5TH

2 A NOTE FROM Kristen Chesak Managing Director Escape from the winter blues at the Civic t has taken me 20 years to get used to winter in Michigan and I have to say it is still as unpredictable as the first winter I spent as a very under-dressed and naïve college student from the west coast. Little did I know that those winters would become the norm for me. The good part about winter in Kalamazoo at least for me is that it means another season to produce great theatre. This winter is certainly no different. We laughed our way through January with a great production of A New Brain and continue to enjoy a knee-slapper of a show The Musical Comedy Murders of February promises to be equally as enjoyable, as we have a fabulous special event in store for you. This very special fundraising event called Love (of wine) Makes the World Go Round is sure to be a spectacular evening. You ll enjoy wine and beer from all over the world, as well as some wonderful food and great entertainment from right here in Kalamazoo. You ll move from room to room (and onto the stage) as you sample your favorite libations. Tickets are just $45 dollars and can be purchased at the Box Office or online at Between you and me, I think it s going to be the must-attend FUNdraiser of the season! We have two great shows in rehearsal! Smokey Joe s Café opens March 2nd and is going to rock the Auditorium thru March 18th. Featuring some of the best music to come out of the 50 s and 60 s, this is one show you re not going to want to miss. Be sure to order your tickets soon! Our Youth Theatre production of How I Became a Pirate will open in the Parish Theatre on March 16th. Written by the same talented duo that brought us Sleepy Hollow, a Musical Tale last year, this musical adventure is sure to be an entertaining treat for the whole family. We have been busy putting the final touches on next season, and look forward to sharing with you what we have in store. Please join us on Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 pm in the Auditorium for a sneak peek at the productions that will comprise the season. You ll laugh, you ll cry, you ll tell your friends it was better than CATS! Don t miss the announcement! Finally, this month, I want to ask for your assistance. The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre has enjoyed the generous support of our community in so many ways for eight decades. We pride ourselves on stretching every donated dollar as far as we can, and truly being good stewards of the gifts we are given. We are close to making our goal for contributions this season, but we aren t quite there and could use your help. Giving is easy; you can send a check in to the office or make a donation online at We appreciate the generosity shown to us by our wonderful donors. Although you may not see it on a regular basis, your support is helping to enhance the quality of life for so many people in Kalamazoo. We couldn t impact our community the way we do without your help. I look forward to seeing you at the Civic, your community theatre! UPCOMING SENIOR CLASS READER S THEATRE PLAY M U S I C A L 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 Audition Dates Sunday, March 18th at 6pm Monday, March 19th at 6pm Location Carver Center Carver Center Studio 426 South Park St. Casting Seeking 3 women and 5 men age 50 and up. requirements Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. First rehearsal Monday, March 26th (Rehearsals occur Monday through Friday from 5:30pm-7pm) Performances April 27th May 2nd Director Kristin Tyrrell FREE AUDITION WORKSHOPS Feb. 25th! Audition Dates Sun, March 18th at 7pm Mon, March 19th at 7pm Location Carver Center Muzzi Dance Studio 426 South Park St. Casting Seeking men and women ages 16 and up able to play mid 30 s to 60 s for leading and supporting roles including pit singers. Pit singers would be needed for the first week of rehearsal then not again until the week before tech week. requirements Those auditioning are asked to sing 16 measures of a song from the production. Two selections from the score may be copied at no charge in the business office. FREE AUDITION WORKSHOPS Feb. 11th! Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Those auditioning will also be taught a dance combination and may be asked to read from the script. First rehearsal Monday, March 26th Performances May 11th May 27th Director/Choreographer Tony Humrichouser Assistant Choreographer Lesa Dencklau Musical Director Patrick Coyle For more information regarding show synopsis, auditions, volunteering, crew

3 NOW PLAYING! huge THANK YOU to Laurel and Terry Parrott for allowing us to shoot promotional pictures for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at The Kalamazoo House. We were made to feel so welcome, I can only imagine how special guests of this beautiful bed and breakfast must feel. By John Bishop thru February 11th CIVIC AUDITORIUM COMEDY C omplete with secret passageways, flickering lights and the blizzard of the century, this laugh-filled farce spoofs the great murder mystery movies of the 1940 s. As the murderous mayhem unfolds, an eccentric heiress has agreed to work with the New York police to solve a series of murders. She invites a group of theatre people to her home on the pretense of holding a backer s audition for a new musical. The creative team for this new project had also been involved in Manhattan Holiday, a production that closed abruptly when three of its showgirls were mysteriously murdered. It s not long before bodies are dropping once again and everyone s a suspect. Will the mystery of the Stage Door Slasher be untangled before it s too late? For Tickets call: Or visit us online at: YOUTH THEATRE PLAY FREE YOUTH WORKSHOPS Audition Dates Sunday, March 25th at 4pm Monday, March 26th at 4pm Location Carver Center Muzzi Dance Studio 426 South Park St. Casting Seeking a Company (actors and production crew) of approximately 45 youth (15 for onstage roles and a production crew of 30) ages 9 through a Senior in High School. Students must have turned 9 on or before the day of auditions. requirements Those wishing to audition are required to register in advance for either the Sunday, March 25th or Monday, March 26th 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 asked to read from the script. 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. First rehearsal Monday, April 9th Performances May 18th May 26th Director Melissa Sparks FREE YOUTH WORKSHOPS Mar. 10th! inside the Civic Free youth Workshops Saturday, March 10th (1pm-4pm) (Advanced Registration Required) FoCuSing on AuDiTionS & SCeniC ProPerTieS Saturday, March 10th 1:00pm-4:00pm Carver Center Honus and Me For ages 9 to a Senior in High School Advance registration is required by noon on Friday, March 9th To register for workshops or auditions Volunteer@KazooCivic.com or call opportunities or workshops call: OR visit us online at:

4 FEATURING: Over 80 Fine Wines Wonderful Food Live Entertainment A Silent Auction Door Prizes A Wine Tasting at the Civic As part of this one of a kind, not to be missed wine tasting event, we ll be pairing wines from around the world with savory sensations and first class entertainment; all for your enjoyment. You ll stroll leisurely from room to room around the beautiful Civic Auditorium, even into areas not often seen by patrons, while sampling wonderful wines and tasty treats. Imagine being serenaded while partaking of your favorite dessert wines on the Civic stage. What better way to celebrate Valentine s Day? FUNdraiser Event Tickets $ 45 Tuesday, February 14th 5:30pm-8:00pm We hope you ll join us for this very special FUNdraising event. CUT HERE This fundraising event generously sponsored by: A WINE TASTING AT THE CIVIC TICKET ORDER FORM Name Event Tickets $45ea $ Address Charitable Donation* $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ City State Zip m Check (payable to Kalamazoo Civic Theatre) m Visa m MasterCard Phone (h) (w) Acct. No. Signature Exp. / *Your gift is tax deductible as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Mail: KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE, 329 South Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI FAX: tickets are $45 and can be purchased by completing the form above, by calling the Civic Box Office at , or online at Tickets are also available at tiffany s Wine & spirit shoppe.

5 2012 SPring break DAy CAMP registration ForM 2012 Spring Break Day Camp Disney s Cinderella KIDS! For Ages: 9-14 Camp Limit: 35 Campers Date: Monday-Thursday, April 2-April 5 Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM SChOlArShIP DEADlINE: Monday, March 19, 2012 registration DEADlINE: Monday, March 26, 2012 NOTE: If you are enrolling more than one student, please use an additional form, but tabulate all charges on one form. Pricing includes dinner for camper plus one parent/guardian. Add $8 per person for additional dinner guests. Your Community Theatre Our 3rd annual musical in a week! Students will work together to gain and hone their musical theatre skills as they rehearse and prepare a production of Disney s Cinderella KIDS! Once again, we are offering a dinner date with this camp the Civic will provide dinner on Thursday, April 5 at 5:30 PM for campers and one parent/guardian, then its show time at 6:30 PM. Bring extra family and friends to dinner for just $8.00 per person. *Pricing includes dinner for camper plus one parent/guardian. Add $8 per person for additional dinner guests. DAY CAMP FEE $ 165 * Student s Name: Age: DOB: / / Grade: School: Student s Parent/Guardian s Name: Phone: (h) (w) Address: City: State: Zip: Parent/Guardian s spring Break Day Camp: Disney s Cinderella KIDS! $165 HERE CUT Additional Dinner Guests $8 = $ 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 March 16 7:00pm Saturday March 17 1:00pm Saturday March 17 4:00pm Sunday March 18 2:00pm Tuesday March 20 9:30am Tuesday March 20 12:00pm Wednesday March 21 9:30am Wednesday March 21 12:00pm Thursday March 22 5:00pm Friday March 23 7:00pm Saturday March 24 1:00pm Saturday March 24 4:00pm ASL Interpreted performance FOR TICKETS CALL: or visit us online at: Special rates are available for groups of 20 or more! Adaptation by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman Music & Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman Based on the book by Melinda Long March 16 March 24 PARISH THEATRE CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE MUSICAL Jump on board for a swashbuckling musical based on the hilarious and award-winning book by Melinda Long. Jeremy Jacob dreams of being a pirate. And what kid doesn t? After all pirates don t have to eat their vegetables or go to bed at a certain time, and they get to ride in a cool ship! An excellent sand castle builder, Jeremy is recruited by Captain Braid Beard to join his scurvy crew. It seems they have a treasure that needs burying and they re down one digger. Before you can say shiver me timbers, Jeremy is off on a high sea adventure, but it doesn t take long for him to realize that the truly important things in life are worth more than any buried treasure. Written by the same team that brought us last year s Sleepy Hollow, a Musical Tale, this fun-filled family show is sure to leave you and your mateys dancing in the aisles. next up in The SuzAnne D. PAriSh TheATre 33 VARIATIONS TiCkeTS ON SALE NOW