September - The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

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SEPTEMBER 2012
This much Fun shouldn’t be legal!
W
Artist-in-Residence, Scott Calcagno brings to the Civic over 25 years of
e are really pleased to be kicking off our 84th Season with one
of Broadway’s most fun-filled musicals! College sweetheart professional experience as a Director, Actor, Casting Director and Acting
and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So Coach. Mr. Calcagno has directed regional productions of Mame, A
when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts Christmas Carol (Chicago’s Drury Lane), Grease, Once Upon a Mattress (Long
down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law Lake Theater, NY) as well as productions of Bye, Bye Birdie, The Boyfriend,
Working and Three Penny Opera. Scott has
School! Based on the hit movie of the same
coached actors whose credits include Broadway,
name starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally
feature film, TV, and national commercials.
Blonde, the Musical is an award-winning
Mr. Calcagno is currently a Casting Associate
Broadway sensation. This all singing, all dancing,
with Binder Casting in NYC whose clients
feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight
include Broadway’s The Lion King and the
of your school year. Legally Blonde, the Musical
Tony nominated, Nice Work if You Can Get It.
will take you from the social whirl of California
Aiding Mr. Calcagno on Legally Blonde, the
campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with
Musical is Assistant Choreographer, Jennifer
musical theatre’s brightest new heroine
Hudson-Prenkert. Ms. Prenkert studied dance
(and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). The
at Western Michigan University, where
verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!
she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Under the leadership of Director/
Book by Heather Hach
Her collegiate dance highlights include a
Choreographer, Scott Calcagno and
Music & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
performance at Jazz Dance World Congress,
Musical Director, Dr. Patrick Coyle the
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and
annual participation in the American
talented cast features Civic veterans Pedro
the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
College Dance Festival and a presidency
Hogan (White Christmas, All Shook Up),
of the Orchesis Dance Society. Jennifer,
Allison Hunt (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Atis
CIVIC AUDITORIUM | MUSICAL COMEDY
who made her Civic debut in Dirty Rotten
Kleinbergs (Cyrano, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels),
Friday
September 28
8:00pm
Scoundrels, began dancing with Wellspring
Adam Jeffrey Pasen (Tartuffe, The Drowsy
in 1998.
Chaperone), Kris Allemang Stahl (The
Saturday
September 29
8:00pm
Musical Director, Dr. Patrick Coyle, is a
Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street), Elizabeth Stone
Thursday
October 4
7:30pm
(Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat),
native
of South Carolina, and comes to the
Friday
October 5
8:00pm
Nick Thornton (White Christmas) and Kyle
Civic
by
way of Cincinnati. He received his
Saturday
October 6
8:00pm
Waterman (All Shook Up, Smokey Joe’s Café).
Doctor
of Musical Arts degree from
Sunday
October 7
2:00pm
Julie Baird, Courtney L. Blanchette,
Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music,
Friday
October 12
8:00pm
Angela Gatzke, Lauren Kerbs, Kasady
and also holds degrees from Furman
Saturday
October 13
8:00pm
Kwiatkowska, Hailey McDonell, Phillip
University, Converse College and Emery
Sunday
October 14
2:00pm
M. McLellan, Amanda Martin, Russell
University. Dr. Coyle just completed his
ASL Interpreted performance
Mernagh, Ashley Elena Ownes, Alexandra
fourth season as Music Director at Mason
Plath, Gordon Rousseau, Brian Bradley
Street Warehouse Theater, performing or
production
Schneider and Hillary Sussman are making
music directing The Full Monty, 25th Annual
sponsors:
their Civic debuts in this production. The
Putnam County Spelling Bee, Dirty Rotten
stage management team is comprised of
Scoundrels, The Marvelous Wonderettes,
Stage Manager Mike Artis (The Drowsy Chaperone, 33 Variations) and Chicago and Five Guys Named Moe. Dr. Coyle has served as Musical Director
Assistant Stage Managers Samantha Miley (The Musical Comedy for our productions of All Shook Up and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
Murders of 1940, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and Lisa Watson (Jekyll &
Tickets for Legally Blonde, the Musical are available online at
Hyde, All Shook Up).
www.KazooCivic.com or by calling the Civic Box Office at 269-343-1313.
September 28 – October 14
BOX OFFICE:
269-343-1313
BUSINESS OFFICE:
269-343-2280
WEB:
www.KazooCivic.com
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VOLUNTEERING IN THE COSTUME SHOP (AUG 2012)
THE IMAGINARY INVALID
REHEARSAL (2012)
NoW aCCepTiNG
Fall reGiSTraTioNS!
WHY WAIT?
REGISTER TODAY!!!
After launching the Academy this
summer with extended programming
for ages 6-15, we are proud to continue
our expansion this fall as we add
classes for 3-5 year olds and for adults!
Not only will we continue to bring you
the challenging, innovative curriculum
that you are used to but we are
adding new elements to further the
educational opportunities offered.
Visit www.KazooCivic.com
to view the catalog, download
scholarship applications
and registration forms.
Call 343-2280
To reGiSTer!
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS (SUMMER 2012)
LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL
REHEARSAL (2012)
“it Takes a village...”
W
elcome to the 84th season at the gather props, and even had a hand in painting
Civic! It is sure to be a great season the scenery. They have answered phones in the
filled with many superb offerings that you office, sold tickets in the box office and checked
are not going to want to miss. We actually in participants for auditions. Their efforts are
began the process of planning for this season supported by an average of 40 orchestra
in April 2011 when the play reading committee members and guided by the talent of 32 staff
started reading plays and
members and approximately
musicals in preparation
120 guest artists and instructors.
for our season. Now some
These professionals not only
18 months later, we are in
lend their skills to the producing
rehearsal for our first two
of outstanding theatre, but are
shows of the season, and
deeply passionate about teaching
planning the auditions for
the skills they have acquired to
three others this month. You
others. We have an abundance
have heard the phrase
of talent in our community
“it takes a village…” and
both professional and amateur,
nothing could be truer about
and while often times the lines
producing theatre. Directors,
are blurred; we rely on this
designers and technicians
collaboration to bring an
spend anywhere from 12 to
exceptionally unique experience
Kristen Chesak
16 weeks in production
to our community.
Managing Director
meetings planning and
If you have ever wondered
collaborating and this is even before auditions about the opportunities available to you here
take place. And once we have auditioned and at the Civic, I would encourage you to
cast the production, we have anywhere from contact us at 269-343-2280 or by email
4 to 7 weeks of rehearsal for the actors while [email protected] or visit our
recruiting backstage crew members for their website at www.KazooCivic.com to check out
roles in the production.
how you can get involved at the Civic. We
All in all between 45 and 135 individuals have wonderful Inside the Civic workshops that
contribute in some way prior to opening night consist of audition and behind the scenes
preparing for each production. Additionally seminars designed to help you make the most
between 48 and 120 individuals are needed to of your Civic experience. These workshops are a
see the production through performances to great, no pressure way of getting a feel for what
strike night. What makes this entire experience you might enjoy doing. Whether you have an
unique from other theatrical experiences is the unfulfilled curiosity or treading the boards is old
opportunity for professionals and amateurs to hat to you, you are always welcome at the Civic.
work side by side to create what we eventually
I hope you are planning to attend our
see on stage. And this cooperative experience season opener, Legally Blonde, the Musical and
happens all throughout the process. The talent the Parish Theatre opener, a brand new very
you see on stage and the talent you don’t see fresh adaptation of Moliere’s The Imaginary
backstage during performances are your Invalid. Both offerings are sure to delight.
friends, neighbors, maybe even your financial See you at the theatre.
planner or physical therapist. Volunteers have
worked in the costume shop helping to
construct costumes; they have helped to
UpComiNG aT a GlaNCe
A Wrinkle in Time (CYT)
AUDITIONS
September 16 & 17 at 4:00pm
Vintage Vegas (SCRT)
AUDITIONS
September 16 & 17 at 6:00pm
Nuncrackers
AUDITIONS
September 16 & 17 at 6:00pm (Youth) 7:00pm (Adult)
Legally Blonde, t
SEASON OP
September 28
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS
(SUMMER 2012)
e, the Musical
OPENER
28 at 8:00pm
LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL
REHEARSAL (2012)
THE IMAGINARY INVALID
REHEARSAL (2012)
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS (SUMMER 2012)
AUDITION DATES
Sunday, October 7th at 7:00pm
Monday, October 8th at 7:00pm
LOCATION
October 25, 2012
Civic Auditorium – The Greenroom – 329 South Park St
CASTING
Seeking 4 boys and 2 girls ages nine and up able to
play six to fourteen years old. Also, 3-4 men and
2-3 women able to play sixteen to fifty five years old.
5:30pm-8:00pm
Tickets
are only
45
$
REQUIREMENTS
Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.
per
person
FIRST COMPANY MEETING
Monday, October 15th (7:00pm-9:00pm)
FIRST REHEARSAL
Monday, November 26th
PERFORMANCES
• Over 70 Fine Wines
• Over 20 Domestic
& Imported Beers
• Wonderful Food
• Live Entertainment
• A Silent Auction
• Door Prizes
December 15th – December 19th
DIRECTOR
Nicki Poer
S
Tickets are on Sale Now!!!
Cal1 343-1313 Today!
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. If you’re auditioning simply
call or email and let us know and we'll have your
audition form ready for you.
This event is generously
sponsored by:
[email protected] or call
To register for auditions email
Preston Misner, Director of Volunteers
at 269.343.2280 x1006.
For more audition information
Visit www.KazooCivic.com
Class Orientation
FALL OPEN HOUSE
September 29 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Vintage Vegas
TICKETS GO ON SALE
October 1 at 10:00am
A Wrinkle in Time
TICKETS GO ON SALE
October 1 at 10:00am
Academy of Theatre Arts Fall Classes
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE
October 1 at 5:00pm
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LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL
REHEARSAL (2012)
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS
(SUMMER 2012)
THE IMAGINARY INVALID
REHEARSAL (2012)
THE SCENE SHOP (AUG 2012)
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS
(SUMMER 2012)
Interns Pictured (L to R)
Front Row: rachel Jahn, Jamie Bray
Back Row: Jonathan deroulet, Heidi larson,
Caitilin McCoy, Shannon Healy
Not Pictured: Jack Yates
meet the interns
I
n 1945 we established an intern program
that was the first of its kind in the nation.
The first intern hired was a young co-ed from
California named Betty Ebert, who later married
Jack Ragotzy. Together they founded the
Barn Theatre. Another former intern, James
Pentecost, went on to stage manage the
Broadway productions of Romance Romance and
LaCage aux Folles. In additon, Mr. Pentecost
served as Production Supervisor for the
Broadway revival of Gypsy starring Tyne Daly
and produced the Disney film Pocahontas.
Tina Newhouser, a Civic intern (1992-1994)
stage managed Say Goodnight Gracie on Broadway
and was part of the stage management team for
the Broadway musical The Boy From Oz, starring
Hugh Jackman. Civic intern Amy Jackson (20002002) worked on the design team for Oprah.
And, as you may know, our Managing Director
Kristen Chesak began her career as a Civic intern.
Over the years our intern program has grown
in scope. We recruit and interview candidates
from all over the country to fill internship
positions. Upon completion of their first season,
interns may apply to renew their contract for a
second year. In rare instances, a third year
contract is offered.
The Night Before Christmas
AUDITIONS
October 7 & 8 at 7:00pm
From the first concept meeting for an
upcoming production through strike, our interns
contribute to the creative process. This valuable
program provides a transitional step between
one’s formal education and a professional
career. It’s an opportunity for an intern to put
into practice the fundamentals learned in the
educational arena.
We currently employ seven talented interns.
Returning to our costume shop are second year
Costume Design Interns Shannon Healy and
Rachel Jahn. During her first season at the Civic,
Shannon designed Honus and Me, A New Brain
and Brighton Beach Memoirs while Rachel created
the designs for King Lear, The Musical Comedy
Murders of 1940 and How I Became a Pirate.
A graduate of Vanguard University,
Jonathan deRoulet is our first year Lighting
and Sound Design Intern. He comes to the
Civic from sunny California. Jamie Bray, our
first year Technical Direction Intern, is from
Snellville, Georgia. She earned her degree in
Theatre from the University of West Georgia.
First year Stage Management Intern
Caitilin McCoy is a recent graduate of Winona
State University, with a major in Theatre Arts.
We are also pleased to be welcoming first
year Scenic Design Intern Heidi Larson, who
recently completed her MFA in Scenic Design
from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Heidi joins third year Scenic Design Associate,
Jack Yates. Jack’s designs include Brighton Beach
Memoirs, All Shook Up, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and the
upcoming Legally Blonde, the Musical.
One only has to spend a little time with
these seven talented artists to appreciate the
contribution they will make to the Civic. Please
join us in celebrating their accomplishments.
W
e will be casting the roles of
Rufus and Bruiser in Legally
Blonde, the Musical with the help of
our friends at the SPCA of Southwest
Michigan and Canine Safe Harbor.
For more information on these
wonderful organizations please visit
their websites.
Sept 28 – Oct 14
CIVIC AUDITORIUM
www.spcaswmich.org
Academy of Theatre Arts Fall Classes
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 8 at 5:00pm
The Imaginary Invalid
OPENING NIGHT
October 12 at 8:00pm
www.caninesafeharbor.com
A Wine Tasting at the Civic
FUNDRAISING EVENT
October 25 at 5:30pm
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Just what the Doctor ordered!
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By Moliére
Adapted by Oded Gross and Tracy Young
Original Lyrics by Oded Gross, Paul James Prendergast and Tracy Young
Original Music by Paul James Prendergast
October 12 – October 27
PARISH THEATRE | CLASSIC COMEDY
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ASL Interpreted performance
2012-2013 Parish Theatre
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t’s often said that laughter is
the best medicine, and nowhere
is that prescription more accurate than
in this rib-tickling, all new adaptation of
the classic hypochondriac. The wealthy
Argan is housebound with every disease
in the book. Lurking around are any
number of quacks that are only too
happy to (mis)treat him. Family troubles,
including a money-grubbing wife and
two headstrong daughters, only add to
Argan’s miseries. Complete with original
songs, satirical bite and the requisite
bawdiness, this telling of the classic
comedy gets an injection of 1960’s
French pop culture. If you’re looking for
a good laugh, this show is just what the
doctor ordered!
Karen Berthel, Department Chair
for Theatre Arts and an Associate
Professor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo
College is directing The Imaginary Invalid.
In her Civic directorial debut, she
leads a talented cast that features
Civic veterans Carrie Bertch (Wait Until
Dark), Keith Erik Brown (All Shook
Up), Adam Carey (The Musical Comedy
Murders of 1940), Kelly Dominique
(Tartuffe), Mark Doster (Annie),
Janet Gover (The Dixie Swim Club),
Tony Holewinski (The Musical Comedy
Murders of 1940), Paul Kriner (Over
the River and Through the Woods), Lars J.
Loofboro (Leading Ladies), AJ Sharief
(Smokey Joe’s Café), Kelly White (Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels) and Ben Zylman (The
Drowsy Chaperone). Sydney Alexander,
Lisa Grace and Carrie Phillips are
making their Civic debuts. The stage
management team is comprised of
Stage Manager Caitilin McCoy and
Assistant Stage Manager Kristin Tyrrell.
The Imaginary Invalid does contain occasional innuendo and double-entendre. With that caution,
it will be best enjoyed by playgoers 14 and up who can keep up with the puns and wordplay.
269-343-1313 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.KazooCivic.com