BOX OFFICE: 269-343-1313 BUSINESS OFFICE: 269-343-2280 WEB: www.KazooCivic.com

LANNIEPERFORMANCE DATES

NEXT UP IN THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Leading Ladies ◆ TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC Mon, Jan 3rd

Fri Nov 26 8:00pmSat Nov 27 8:00pmSun Nov 28 2:00pmThu Dec 2 7:30pmFri Dec 3 8:00pmSat Dec 4 8:00pmSun Dec 5 2:00pmThu Dec 9 7:30pmFri Dec 10 8:00pmSat Dec 11 8:00pmSun Dec 12 2:00pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCEThursday, Dec 2 at 7:30pm

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Don’t miss this adorable holiday treat!eapin’ lizards! Everyone’s

favorite red-headed orphan willbe spending the holidays at theCivic. Determined to find theparents who abandoned heryears ago on the doorstep of aNew York City orphanage run bymean old Miss Hannigan, Anniesets off on adventure afterfun-filled adventure. Along theway, Annie befriends PresidentFranklin Delano Roosevelt,billionaire Oliver Warbucks, hispersonal secretary Grace Farrelland a lovable mutt named Sandy.But will she find the family shelongs for? Boasting one ofBroadway’s most memorablescores, including It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. andthe ever-optimistic Tomorrow,Annie is sure to be a holidaytreat for the entire family.

Annie is being directed by Ben Zylman (The Wizard of Oz,Forever Plaid, Fiddler on the Roof)with choreography by KathrynS. Williams (The Music Man,Fiddler on the Roof, The Wizard ofOz). We are very pleased to welcome Musical DirectorMichael Palmer, who is makinghis Civic debut. Sharing the titlerole will be Civic veteran Kadie Alpers and newcomer HannahMuscara. Civic veterans LynnHall McLeod (Fiddler on the Roof,Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical) andShawn Newton (Fiddler on theRoof) will play the cranky Miss Hannigan and billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Rounding out the talented cast will be Civic veterans Kris Allemang(The Wizard of Oz, 42ndStreet), Bretten Bailey (Fiddler onthe Roof), Autumn Cornelius(The Wizard of Oz), Mark Doster

(State Fair, One Flew Over theCuckoo’s Nest), Amy RoseDunham (The King and I,Joseph…), Morgan Hause (It’s aWonderful Life, the Musical),Joby Hertel (The Wizard of Oz,The Sound of Music), MargoCommand-Heymean (It’s aWonderful Life, the Musical), TonyHolewinski (It’s a Wonderful Life,the Musical), Tiffany Melvin(Fiddler on the Roof), Brian Panse(Anything Goes, The Wizard ofOz), Hailey Runyon (The Lion, theWitch and the Wardrobe), MikeSalerno (Fiddler on the Roof,Tartuffe), R.J. Soule (All My Sons),Mary Teutsch (Fiddler on theRoof, All My Sons), KyleWaterman (Godspell, Avenue Q),Hannah Wiest (Fiddler on theRoof, It’s a Wonderful Life, theMusical) and Gary Willoughby(The Music Man, It’s a WonderfulLife, the Musical). Making theirCivic debuts in Annie areLydia Grace Achenbach, RebeccaAchenbach, Sarah LeighBeason, Nicole Buchmann,Laura DeMerell, RenaeFeldpausch, Julianna Ginn,Micah Gray, Hannah ClareHorner, Molly Podiak, HeatherPruitt, Christine Sargent andNicole Weber.

Music by Charles StrouseLyrics by Martin Charnin | Book by Thomas Meehan

November 26 – December 12Civic Auditorium | Family Musical

DID YOUKNOW?Did you know that we are partnering with Family andChildren services to help makethe holidays a little brighter for area children? And youcan help. When you pick upyour tickets or come to see aperformance, simply drop offa new, unwrapped toy andreceive a voucher good for afree admission to an upcomingproduction. Together we cantruly share the holiday spirit!

This show is sure to be a big hit so order your tickets today by calling the Civic box

office at 343-1313 or byvisiting the Civic online at

www.KazooCivic.comSpecial ticket prices are available for seniors, studentsand groups.

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s many of you know, theKalamazoo Civic Theatre is one ofthe three largest and most promi-nent community theatres in thenation. What does this mean to theCivic? It means that we are blessedwith wonderful facilities, terrific volunteers, loyal patrons, donors,sponsors and season subscribers.And what does all of this mean toyou? It means an opportunity forlife enriching experiences. Whetheryou want to act, work backstage,take a class, greet our patrons,answer phones, paint scenery, sewcostumes or enjoy a wonderful show- there’s a place for you at the Civic.

For 82 years the people of ourcommunity have believed in the workdone at the Civic and have supportedour community’s theatre mostgenerously. In order to keep ticketprices and class tuitions affordablewe rely heavily on contributions,to meet our financial obligations.This support makes it possible forthose who want to participate toenjoy all the Civic has to offer.

As we begin our Holiday FundRaising Campaign, I’m asking that each of you consider making a donation to the Civic. As thecommunity’s theatre, we rely on yoursupport to continue to make us oneof the preeminent theatres in thecountry and a cultural cornerstonefor our community. You can makeyour contribution through the mail,by phone if you prefer or you can make your contribution onlineat www.KazooCivic.com. For your

convenience, you can make a onetime gift or monthly installments.

Thank you for being a part ofthe Civic. Working together, wecan continue to create wonderfulexperiences and treasured memoriesfor those who live in and around our community.

◆ KRISTEN CHESAKManaging Director

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S C E N E SYour support makes all the difference!

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cripts are available and may bechecked out from the BusinessOffice with a $5.00 (cash only)refundable deposit. All of us at theCivic are committed to the practicesof flexible, imaginative casting. Weencourage volunteers of all ethnicitiesand backgrounds to participate in our creative endeavors. Also, reasonable accommodations will bemade for those requiring special needs.

We encourage those auditioning toarrive thirty minutes prior to theaudition time. An early arrival willprovide plenty of time to fill out necessary paperwork, get a drink ofwater and take a few deep breathsbefore the audition begins.

To register for auditions email

Volunteer@KazooCivic.comor call Preston Misner,

Director of Volunteers at

269.343.2280 x1006.

For more information regarding show synopsis, auditions, volunteering or crew opportunities

call 269-343-2280 OR visit us online at www.KazooCivic.com

AUDITION DATESSunday, December 5 at 7pm

Monday, December 6 at 7pm

LOCATIONCivic Auditorium – Greenroom

CASTINGSeeking six men able to play 32 to 60,one woman able to play 28 to 40 and one girl able to play 9 to 11

REQUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked toread from the script.

FIRST REHEARSALThursday, January 6

PERFORMANCESFebruary 18 – March 5

DIRECTORRobert L. Smith

U P C O M I N G A U D I T I O N S

82 SEASONS OF QUALITY THEATRE

Gwen Raseman and Don Bonevich firstappeared on the Civic stage together in

1964, in My Fair Lady. They are very happyto be re-united over 45 years later in

Some Enchanted Music, a Tribute to Rodgersand Hammerstein, which plays in the

Carver Center Studio November 12-20.

“Thank you for your continued support from all of us at The Civic”

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AUDITION DATESSunday, December 5 at 7pm

Monday, December 6 at 7pm

LOCATIONCivic Auditorium – Rehearsal Room

CASTINGActors: Seeking 4 women and 3 menable to play 40 and up. It is preferableif actors can read music and have afacility for dialects.Dancers: Seeking 7-9 men and womenages 16 and up with some formal modern or ballet dance training.

REQUIREMENTSActors: Those auditioning will beasked to read from the script.Dancers: Those auditioning will betaught a dance combination.

REHEARSALSActors: Will rehearse one on one withthe director and dialect coach untiltwo weeks prior to the performance.Dancers: Will rehearse on weekendsand possibly one night per week.

PERFORMANCESThurs, March 24th at 10am & 11:45amFri, March 25th at 10am & 8pm

DIRECTORD. Terry Williams

CHOREOGRAPHERPatricia Plasko

We are very pleased to be working in collaborationwith The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra to present Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a work of rare authenticity and directness this moving piece incorporates music, dance, multi-media and dramatic monologues.

Playing in Miller Auditorium March 24th & 25th, Ellis Island: The Dream of Americais sure to be an experience not soon forgotten by patrons or participants.

Ellis Island

Kristin TyrrellKalamazoo Civic Theatre Volunteer

Presented with Robert A. McKenna Award

ristin Tyrrell, a longtime Civic volunteer, hasbeen named the 2010 recipient of the Robert A.McKenna Award by the Community TheatreAssociation of Michigan. CTAM President ArtNemitz presented the award to Kristin prior tothe matinee performance of Godspell on Sunday,October 10.

Ms. Tyrrell began her association with theCivic almost 45 years ago. During that time shehas acted in dozens of shows, directed severalmore and worked behind the scenes in virtuallyevery capacity. Kristin has served on our Board ofDirectors and was instrumental in the creation ofour Senior Class Reader’s Theatre Program. Whencalled upon, Kristin is always happy to help out inthe business office or to assist with a sponsorevent. According to Managing Director, KristenChesak, “There doesn’t seem to be anything Kriscan’t do and do well. We are so fortunate to haveher as part of the Civic family of volunteers. Sheis the gold standard for volunteerism.”

As librarian for the CTAM library, which ishoused in the Carver Center, Kristin has spentcountless hours organizing and maintaining thou-sands of scripts. She has also served as the CTAMHistorian, sorting through and managing historicaldocuments and materials. Kristin’s attention todetail has helped to make it possible for CTAMgroup members and play selection committees totake advantage of these valuable resources.

The McKenna Award was established in 1987to honor the memory of Bob McKenna, a manwho epitomized the spirit of community theatre inhis home theatre as well as within the CommunityTheatre Association of Michigan. It is presentedeach year, to a CTAM group member who exhibits,over a period of time, extraordinary support ofcommunity theatre through his or her participation,commitment and dedication at both the state andlocal levels. Possible recipients of the McKennaaward are nominated by their home theatre groupor by a member of the CTAM board of directors.

Congratulations, Kristin. You are a credit tothe Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. There is no onemore deserving of this wonderful recognition.

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When you purchase one of our Holiday CDs, you are helping to make possible programming, which will be enjoyed by so many people from the greater Kalamazoo area.

Holiday CDs will be available for purchase beginning NOVEMBER 17th.

If you would like to pre-order a copy, we’ll be happy to ship your CD to you when it becomes available.

To order your Holiday CD please call 343-2280 orfor your convenience you can place orders online at www.KazooCivic.com

OURHOLIDAY CD

IS JUST

$10

This project has been generously

underwritten by

What could be better than celebrating the holidays with some of your favorite Civic volunteers?

Join us as we celebrate thelaunch of our 2010 Holiday CD!

1. EARTH AND SKY Teriah Fleming, Youth Theatre Chorus

2. GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST Jennifer B. Lindsay

3. SILVER BELLS David Senecal, Laura Latiolais

4. ‘TIL THE SEASON COMES 'ROUND AGAINKaren Santamaria

5. LIGHT THE KINARA FOR KWANZAA Estefan Kizer, Joriah Fleming, Youth Theatre Chorus

6. BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE Gina Maria Chimner, Jim Cummings

7. WHITE CHRISTMAS Anthony J. Hamilton

8. CHRISTMAS EVE Marie McColley-Kerstetter

9. MA'OZ TZUR Lou Price

10. WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR’S EVE?Max Wardlaw

11. JINGLE BELLS Youth Theatre Chorus

12. HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS/ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREERob Kerschbaum

13. AVE MARIA Alfrelynn J. Roberts

14. GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Anthony J. Hamilton, Marie McColley-Kerstetter

YOUTH THEATRE CHORUS Amyre Dennis, Joriah Fleming, Teriah Fleming, Joshua Johnson, Levi Jones,Estefan Kizer, McKenna Laabs, Natalie LaCroix, Riley Lentz, Tiffany Melvin, Jordan Swope, Allyson Williams

MUSICIANS Marie McColley-Kerstetter, Mark Tomlonson, Andy Knibloe, Cara Lieurance

This wonderful collection of holiday songs is sure to bring a smile to anyone on your gift giving list.

If you would like to be one of the first in your neighborhood to own our 2010 Holiday CD

plan on attending our CD Launch party on Tuesday, November 16th.

Festivities will take place at The Civic Auditorium Side Lounge from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

If you would like to attend this event please RSVP to Kitty at 343-2280.

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HOLIDAY CDLAUNCH PARTY

NOVEMBER 16! Please RSVP to Kitty

at 343-2280.

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