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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),
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
www.kazoocivic.com or by calling the
Civic Box Office at 269-343-1313.
BOX OFFICE: 269-343-1313 BUSINESS OFFICE: 269-343-2280 WEB: www.KazooCivic.com FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/KazooCivic
APRIL 2013
You Won’t Want to Miss this Delightful Look at Big Business
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Scan the QR Code with yourSmartphone to see what directorJay Berkow has to say about “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
Music and Lyrics by Frank LoesserBook by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert,
based on the book by Shepherd Mead
May 3 – May 19
CIVIC AUDITORIUM | MUSICAL COMEDY
production sponsors:
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
UPCOMING AT A GLANCE
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.
We may be nearing the end of our 2012 –
2013 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!
Kristen ChesakManaging Director
S
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying &The Man Who Came to Dinner (SCRT) TICKETS GO ON SALE
April 8 at 10:00am
Broadway BoundOPENING
April 5 at 8:00pm
SEASON CALENDAR
Les MisérablesSeptember 27 – October 13
Peter PanNovember 29 – December 15
Arsenic and Old LaceJanuary 10 – January 25
Into the WoodsJanuary 24 – February 8
The Miracle WorkerFebruary 14 – March 1
Good PeopleFebruary 28 – March 15
Boeing BoeingApril 4 – April 19
Irving Berlin’sAnnie Get Your Gun
May 2 – May 18
CIVIC YOUTH THEATRE
Nancy Drew: Girl DetectiveOctober 18 – October 27
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the HatMarch 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 VowApril 25 – April 27
Robin Hood (CYT)TICKETS GO ON SALEApril 15 at 10:00am
Spring Brings Lots of Excitement to the Civic!
TO ORDER TICKETS CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT: 269-343-1313 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.KazooCivic.com
f you’ve ever had a houseguest
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
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.
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.
ILaugh Out Loud Fun!
ORDER YOURTICKETS EARLY!
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
May 10 – May 12
CARVER CENTER STUDIO | COMEDY
SENIOR CLASS READER’S THEATRE
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TICKETS
are just
$7EACH
Friday May 10 2:00pm
Saturday May 11 7:00pm
Sunday May 12 2:00pm
The Senior Class Reader’s Theatreis comprised of veteran performers (age 50 and over),
who perform learnedbut not memorized lines and lyrics.
AUDITION DATESADULTS (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 DATESaturday, May 18th
LOCATIONThe Carver Center – The Muzzi Dance Studio –
426 South Park St.
CASTINGSeeking 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 MEETINGMonday, June 10th at 7:00pm
FIRST REHEARSALMonday, August 12th at 7:00pm
PERFORMANCESSeptember 27th – October 13th
(Potential Holdovers through October 27th)
DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTORKathy Mulay Cynthia Hunter
REQUIREMENTSThe Directors would like to hear those
auditioning sing 16-32 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 email [email protected] call Preston Misner, Director of Volunteersat 269.343.2280 x1006.
Visit www.KazooCivic.com for more information.
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
YOUTH (ages 9-15)
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
ADULTS (16+)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingOPENING
May 3 at 8:00pm
Time Stands StillOPENING
April 19 at 8:00pm
Inside the CivicFREE AUDITION WORKSHOPS
April 27 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
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FOR AGES 3-5 PLUS CAREGIVERTHE WIGGLE ROOMCome on in! Designed specifically for this active age, The Wiggle Room is aplace for student and parent/caregiver to connect and learn together.Creative movement, stories and even a little music will be explored eachweek. Designed for flexibility, come to all five classes or drop-in when youhave the time!
FOR AGES 6-15BUILDING 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 SERIESIntroducing a unique way to expand your performance skillrepertoire on your own terms! Five unique classes are offeredand you can take as many as you want—drop-in on any class or sign up for all five at a discounted rate! Taught byprofessionals in the subject being offered, the SummerSampler Series will keep your creative process moving thissummer 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 upfor all five classes in a session at a discounted rate!
ON TAPGet to steppin’! Students will explore rhythm to learn the fundamentals of tap dancing which is a great way to keep inshape and you gently work those legs!
SUMMER CLASSES/WORKSHOPFINANCIAL AID DEADLINE:
Monday, June 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM
SUMMER CLASSES/WORKSHOPREGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, July 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS—A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
THE CIVICYOUR HOME FORCREATIVESUMMERFUN!
The Man Who Came to Dinner (SCRT)OPENING
May 10 at 2:00pm
Les MisérablesADULT (16+) AUDITIONSMay 12 & 13 at 7:00pm
SUMM
ER 2013 FOR ALL AGES
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 9-18THE 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 ofcamp. 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—whenthe stage was booming with some of the biggest smash hits ever seen! From ByeBye 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 fantasticlittle-known songs from this energetic, exciting time in musical theatre history. Alllevels of experience are welcome in this musical revue-style performance camp!
SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMPSFINANCIAL AID DEADLINE:
Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM
SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMPSREGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, July 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM
CHECK OUT OUR CATALOG ONLINE AT
www.KazooCivic.comOR CALL
269.343.2280AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO
MAIL A COPY TO YOUR HOME.
YEAR-ROUND ONE-ON-ONE Coaching AVAILABLE!
SUMMER ACADEMYOPEN HOUSE
Friday, June 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
CHECK USOUT!
Les MisérablesYOUTH (9-15) AUDITIONS
May 13 at 4:00pm
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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?
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.
SCompelling and Timely
ON SALE NOW!
By Donald Margulies
April 19 – May 4
PARISH THEATRE | DRAMA
Scan the QR Code with your Smartphone to read more about “Time Stands Still”
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
2012-2013 Parish Theatre
season presenter:
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.
