You Won t Want to Miss this Delightful Look at Big Business

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1 APRIL 2013 F You Won t Want to Miss this Delightful Look at Big Business rom the award-winning authors of Guys and Dolls comes one of the most delightful musicals of all time. Set in the same era in which the television show Mad Men takes place, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, shines a satirical light on big business and all it holds sacred. With nothing but his little black handbook to guide him, J. Pierrepont Finch sets out to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Every step along the way brings unexpected and laugh-filled challenges; from the boss s whiny nepotistic nephew to backstabbing co-workers. Throw in a steno pool sweetheart, a company party and the resident tart with a heart and it s anything but just another day at the office. Director/Choreographer Jay Berkow (The Drowsy Chaperone, Jekyll & Hyde, A New Brain) and Musical Director Cynthia Hunter (The Drowsy Chaperone, Ragtime, the Musical) lead a talented cast, which includes Civic veterans Roland Bissonnette (Home on the Mornin Train, Our Town), Keith Erik Brown (The Imaginary Invalid, All Shook Up), Adam Carey (The Imaginary Invalid, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940), Christie Lee Coleman (Ain t Misbehavin, A New Brain), Kelly Dominique (The Imaginary Invalid, All Shook Up), Angela Gatzke (Legally Blonde, the Musical), Tony Holewinski (The Imaginary Invalid, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940), Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert, based on the book by Shepherd Mead May 3 May 19 CIVIC AUDITORIUM MUSICAL COMEDY Friday May 3 8:00pm Saturday May 4 8:00pm Thursday May 9 7:30pm Friday May 10 8:00pm Saturday May 11 8:00pm Sunday May 12 2:00pm Friday May 17 8:00pm Saturday May 18 8:00pm Sunday May 19 2:00pm ASL Interpreted performance production sponsors: Jennifer Hudson-Prenkert (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Lou Irwin, Jr. (Ragtime, the Musical, Little Women, the Musical), Atis Kleinbergs (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Camelot), Kasady Kwiatkowska (Legally Blonde, the Musical), Phillip M. McLellan (Legally Blonde, the Musical), David Noyes (Irving Berlin s White Christmas), R.J. Soule (Annie, Irving Berlin s White Christmas), Elizabeth Stone (Legally Blonde, the Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Brittanie Trevarrow (Irving Berlin s White Christmas), Kyle Waterman (All Shook Up, Smokey Joe s Café), Kelly White (The Imaginary Invalid, All Shook Up) and Leo Zainea (The Drowsy Chaperone, Disney s Beauty and the Beast). Helena Baron, Cody Hodges, Chris Measzros, Taylor McKinstry, Kelsey Joy Noffsinger and Jeni Salness are making their Civic debuts in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The stage management team is comprised of Stage Manager Caitilin McCoy and Assistant Stage Managers Savannah F. Draper and Casady Haines. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is sure to sell out so don t wait, order your tickets online at or by calling the Civic Box Office at Scan the QR Code with your Smartphone to see what director Jay Berkow has to say about How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying BOX OFFICE: BUSINESS OFFICE: WEB: FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/KazooCivic

2 SEASON CALENDAR Les Misérables September 27 October 13 Peter Pan November 29 December 15 Arsenic and Old Lace January 10 January 25 Into the Woods January 24 February 8 The Miracle Worker February 14 March 1 Good People February 28 March 15 Boeing Boeing April 4 April 19 Irving Berlin s Annie Get Your Gun May 2 May 18 CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE Nancy Drew: Girl Detective October 18 October 27 Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat March 14 March 22 The Magical Adventures of Merlin May 9 May 18 SENIOR CLASS READER S THEATRE Songs from the Silver Screen November 8 November 16 Irena s Vow April 25 April 27 S Spring Brings Lots of Excitement to the Civic! pring is here and that means we are gearing up for another exciting year for our Academy of Theatre Arts. We launched the Academy last summer providing educational opportunities in the areas of performance and technical theatre for students between the ages of 3 and 103. The newly created classes for 3-5 year-olds were a big hit as were the adult and senior class offerings. I m happy to tell you that the Academy continues to grow as it enters into its second year. Beginning with the upcoming summer session we will be adding drop-in classes and we are offering a summer sampler series for those ages 16 and up. You can take all five classes that make up the series or just the ones that are of particular interest. If you have ever thought about dipping your toe into our educational pool, but haven t tried it, now is the perfect time. Classes are a great way to improve your skills at acting or singing, but they are also a great way to discover new things about yourself. The skills you gain in these classes can be applied to all aspects of your life. Whether you re young or young at heart, our academy offers a lifetime of learning. And the best part about it is that it is fun. The summer session catalog is now available. If you haven t yet received a copy and would like one, simply give the business office a call and we ll be happy to put one in the mail for you. Or you can go directly to our website and click on the education tab to view the catalog online. Financial aid is available for all class/camp sessions, regardless of age. So don t let money stop you from doing something fun this summer. Kristen Chesak Managing Director We may be nearing the end of our season, but we have a few more terrific shows in store for you. If you haven t had a chance to see Broadway Bound, there are a couple of performances left and you won t want to miss this delightful, moving production. Our Youth Theatre has one more production this season a great retelling of Robin Hood, and the Senior Class Reader s Theatre will be finishing up their season with the Kaufman and Hart comedy, The Man Who Came to Dinner. Never has an unwanted houseguest been good for so many laughs. And of course our season would not be complete without a closing musical. This season we are very pleased to be bringing you How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. Written by the same folks who brought us Guys and Dolls, this charming show about a window washer who uses a popular self-help instructional book to climb the corporate ladder, is sure to keep you laughing. In case you haven t heard, we have a terrific season lined up for you next year. We ll be opening our 85th Anniversary season in September with the worldwide phenomenon, Les Misérables. And the rest of the season is just as exciting. Subscriptions will be available in May, so you ll want to be thinking about which shows you want to see and what you re going to do with all the money you ll save by purchasing a subscription! Until then, I look forward to seeing you at the theatre! UPCOMING AT A GLANCE Broadway Bound April 5 at 8:00pm How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying & The Man Who Came to Dinner (SCRT) TICKETS GO ON SALE April 8 at 10:00am Robin Hood (CYT) TICKETS GO ON SALE April 15 at 10:00am

3 1:00 PM-2:30 PM YOUTH (ages 9-15) 2:00 PM-4:00 PM ADULTS (16+) Visit for more information. AUDITION DATES ADULTS (Ages 16+) Sunday, May 12th at 7:00pm Monday, May 13th at 7:00pm YOUTH (Ages 9-15) Monday, May 13th at 4:00pm CALLBACK DATE Saturday, May 18th LOCATION The Carver Center The Muzzi Dance Studio 426 South Park St. CASTING Seeking a cast of 40. Thirty-seven adults ages 16 and up and three youth age 9-15 able to play 8 and up. FIRST COMPANY MEETING Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm FIRST REHEARSAL Monday, August 12th at 7:00pm PERFORMANCES September 27th October 13th (Potential Holdovers through October 27th) DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTOR Kathy Mulay Cynthia Hunter REQUIREMENTS The Directors would like to hear those auditioning sing measures of the following suggested songs from the production. FANTINE I Dreamed a Dream COSETTE In My Life or A Heart Full of Love MARIUS Empty Chairs at Empty Tables or A Heart Full of Love EPONINE On My Own ENJOLRAS Do You Hear the People Sing? or Red and Black VALJEAN Bring Him Home or What Have I Done? JAVERT Stars or Soliloquy (Javert s Suicide) MADAME THENARDIER Master of the House THENARDIER Master of the House MEN S CHORUS Drink With Me WOMEN S CHORUS Turning or Lovely Ladies GIRLS Castle on A Cloud BOYS Look Down and/or Little People Please bring your sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. If needed, copies are available in the Business for 25 cents a page. To register Volunteer@KazooCivic.com or call Preston Misner, Director of Volunteers at x1006. ORDER YOUR By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman May 10 May 12 CARVER CENTER STUDIO COMEDY SENIOR CLASS READER S THEATRE The Senior Class Reader s Theatre is comprised of veteran performers (age 50 and over), who perform learned but not memorized lines and lyrics. Friday May 10 2:00pm Saturday May 11 7:00pm Sunday May 12 2:00pm TICKETS are just Laugh Out Loud Fun! f you ve ever had a houseguest I that wore out his welcome, you know exactly how the Stanley family feels when one of their dinner guests, the irascible Sheridan Whiteside, slips on their doorstep and breaks his hip. During his six week convalescence, the unfriendly curmudgeon monopolizes the living room, runs up phone bills, and plays host to ex-convicts. Ultimately, the Stanley s are forced to concoct an outlandish scheme to rid themselves of their unwanted guest but will it work? Written by the same talented duo who brought us You Can t Take it With You, The $ 7 EACH Front Page, and Once in a Lifetime, this Broadway classic is a perfect blend of high comedy and low farce, populated by an extravagant array of eccentric but believable characters. TICKETS EARLY! Director Kristin Tyrrell leads this talented cast of Civic veterans Saul Amdursky, John Geisler, Robert Griffin, Anna Halsey, Steve Hammond, Kitty Kachniewicz, Grace Kalafut, Paul Kriner, Mark Kube, Rachel Kube, Rick Moll, Jill Ongley, Karen Santamaria, Lenore Sauer, David Senecal, Robert Severson, Cynthia Stech, Gary Willoughby and Ken Zelnis. Making their Civic debuts are Christina Griffin and Daniel Smith. Elvin E. East is the Stage Manager. Scan the QR Code with your Smartphone to hear from the director Kristin Tyrrell TO ORDER TICKETS CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT: OR VISIT US ONLINE AT:

4 ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS A LIFETIME OF LEARNING REGISTER TODAY! Registration & Financial Aid Forms are available at THE CIVIC YOUR HOME FOR CREATIVE SUMMER FUN! FOR AGES 3-5 PLUS CAREGIVER THE WIGGLE ROOM Come on in! Designed specifically for this active age, The Wiggle Room is a place for student and parent/caregiver to connect and learn together. Creative movement, stories and even a little music will be explored each week. Designed for flexibility, come to all five classes or drop-in when you have the time! FOR AGES 6-15 BUILDING FOUNDATIONS (For ages 6-8) Monster Mayhem Discover Me Around the World Monkey Around Once Upon A Wizard Power Up Pages On Stage What s the Story? Melody Movers Tip Tap Toe Musical Theatre Dance Party Got Rhythm? We-Create GAIN FOCUS (For ages 9-11) Take Off Turning the Page Around Here When Are We? Perfect Harmony To-Do List Tune In Musical Theatre Dance Party Hollywood Hoofin Rhythm Nation Total Tap Creation Station FOLLOW THROUGH (For ages 12-15) All Around Accents and Dialects Adapt & Modify ReACTion Voices Only More Accents & Dialects Musical Theatre Dance Party Stage Combat Tap On Creative Spark TECHNICAL CLASSES (For ages 9-15) Steel Toe Boot Camp Scenic Painting Sew There AGES 16+ THE SUMMER SAMPLER SERIES Introducing a unique way to expand your performance skill repertoire on your own terms! Five unique classes are offered and you can take as many as you want drop-in on any class or sign up for all five at a discounted rate! Taught by professionals in the subject being offered, the Summer Sampler Series will keep your creative process moving this summer so you are ready for whatever the autumn brings you. Sing Strong Vocal Power Start-Wright Yoga for Actors The Cultivation of Character FOR AGES 50+ The same rule applies to our Senior Class drop-in or sign up for all five classes in a session at a discounted rate! ON TAP Get to steppin! Students will explore rhythm to learn the fundamentals of tap dancing which is a great way to keep in shape and you gently work those legs! SUMMER CLASSES/WORKSHOP FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: Monday, June 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM SUMMER CLASSES/WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER VISIT CALL Education@KazooCivic.com Time Stands Still April 19 at 8:00pm Inside the Civic FREE AUDITION WORKSHOPS April 27 (1:00pm-4:00pm) How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying May 3 at 8:00pm

5 If you are looking to gain self-confidence, acting skills or just re-connect with others who share your love of theatre then look no further than the Academy of Theatre Arts! FOR AGES 9-18 THE WRITE STAGE (For ages 9-15) In this week-long exploration of playwriting and performance, we will brainstorm, write and perform all original, brand-new short plays created during the week of camp. At the end, we will have several world-premiere performances to share! BROADWAY GOLD (For ages 9-18) Strengthen your musical theatre roots through the golden age of Broadway when the stage was booming with some of the biggest smash hits ever seen! From Bye Bye Birdie, Peter Pan and The Sound of Music to the grand-daddy of all musicals Oklahoma! we will explore some of the most well-known and even some fantastic little-known songs from this energetic, exciting time in musical theatre history. All levels of experience are welcome in this musical revue-style performance camp! SUMMER ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE Friday, June 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM CHECK OUT OUR CATALOG ONLINE AT OR CALL AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO MAIL A COPY TO YOUR HOME. SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMPS FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMPS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM CHECK US OUT! SUMMER 2013 FOR ALL AGES YEAR-ROUND ONE-ON-ONE Coaching AVAILABLE! The Man Who Came to Dinner (SCRT) May 10 at 2:00pm Les Misérables ADULT (16+) AUDITIONS May 12 & 13 at 7:00pm Les Misérables YOUTH (9-15) AUDITIONS May 13 at 4:00pm

6 84 years of excellence 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 By Donald Margulies April 19 May 4 PARISH THEATRE DRAMA Friday April 19 8:00pm Saturday April 20 8:00pm Thursday April 25 7:30pm Friday April 26 8:00pm Saturday April 27 8:00pm Sunday April 28 2:00pm Friday May 3 8:00pm Saturday May 4 8:00pm ASL Interpreted performance Parish Theatre season presenter: Compelling and Timely S arah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent have been together for years and share a passion for documenting the realities of war. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together making a difference. Forced to return home after a brush with death in Iraq, they find themselves trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. The more time they spend with their friends, the more the adventurous couple is forced to confront the prospect of a conventional life. Will their relationship of nearly a decade be more threatened by a traditional go at domesticity than the roadside bombs of Baghdad? ON SALE NOW! Time Stands Still is being directed by D. Terry Williams (Doubt, All My Sons, 33 Variations). Featured in the production are Civic veterans Sheena Foster (Doubt), James Sanford (Class Reunion) and Kate Walker (Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story, Guys and Dolls). Adam Harris is making his Civic debut in this production. The stage management team is comprised of Stage Manager Jeanne LaHaie and Assistant Stage Manager Mike Artis. Scan the QR Code with your Smartphone to read more about Time Stands Still Powerful and compelling, Time Stands Still derives much of its strength from its mature, honest dialogue. Due to its strong language and direct approach to challenging subject matter, this production is recommended for audience members 16 and up. TO ORDER TICKETS CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT: OR VISIT US ONLINE AT: