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JaNUarY 2015

a rock ‘n’ roll experience Unlike all others

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Kalamazoo’s Community Theatre

ASL Interpreted performance

FOR T ICKETS CAll269-343-1313

or visit www.KazooCivic.com

Friday January 23 7:30pmSaturday January 24 7:30pmSunday January 25 2:00pmThursday January 29 7:30pmFriday January 30 7:30pmSaturday January 31 7:30pmSunday February 1 2:00pmFriday February 6 7:30pmSaturday February 7 7:30pm

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff | Music and Lyrics by Pete TownshendAdditional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon

Originally produced on Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions

ased on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, Pete Townshend and Des

McAnuff's tale of a young boy's journey frompain to triumph is the most electrifying rock and roll musical experience to play in a theatre. The story of the pinball-playing,deaf, dumb and blind boy who overcomeshis adversities has inspired, amazed, andpuzzled audiences for more than 40 years.With a score that includes Tommy Can YouHear Me, I'm Free, Pinball Wizard and See Me,Feel Me, this show is a must-see for fans ofThe Who and musical theatre alike.

Director/Choreographer Jay Berkow(Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical, The DrowsyChaperone) and Musical Director Brent J.Decker (Into the Woods, My Fair Lady) lead the

talented cast, which includes Robert Cook(Les Misérables, Shrek, the Musical), JamesPatrick Ketelaar (Les Misérables), Joshua King(Boeing Boeing, Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat), Thomas Olds (LesMisérables, My Fair Lady), Alec Olweean (LesMisérables), Nick Petrelli (Peter Pan), Drew D.Porrett (Shrek, the Musical), Aaron C.Rutherford (My Fair Lady) and Mary Teutsch(Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun, The 25thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee).

Making their Civic debuts in The Who’sTommy are Natalie Burdick, Kelly Eubank,Anna Grossi, Grace Guerra, Rob Jollie, MickJutila, Jerry Lord, Ana Martinez, Xavi Nohara,Mike Perlongo, Lindsay Powers, KalieSchnabel, Joseph Sturdy and Rachel Torres.

The stage management team for TheWho’s Tommy is comprised of StageManager Savannah F. Draper and AssistantStage Managers Kadie Alpers and DixieEdwards.

This production is sure to sell out quickly,so don’t wait; order your tickets today bycalling the Civic box office at 269-343-1313or online at www.KazooCivic.com. Due to the mature content and themes addressed in this production, The Who’s Tommy is recommended for patrons 16 and up.Discounted tickets are available for seniors,students and groups of 10 or more.

Production Sponsors:

2014-2015 Parish Theatre season presenter:

UpComInG at a GLanCe

INTO THE WOODS (JAN-FEB)ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (JAN) THE MIRACLE WORKER (FEB) GOOD PEOPLE (MAR)

appy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with friends and family, good food

and great theatre. The start of a New Year is agreat time for reflection on all the things we aregrateful for in our lives, and maybe a time to makea few resolutions about things we want to do differently in the New Year. Here at the Civic, wehope you have resolved to take the time to enjoythe good company of friends, the pursuit of happyleisure and to support the rich array of local artsand artists in our community.

As a community we are truly rich in culturalpursuits, and as a community leader for 85 years,we are proud of the contribution we continue tomake to the quality of life here in Kalamazoo. Didyou know that there are therapeutic benefits to livetheatre and those benefits are as old as historyitself? Since the time of the Greeks (and evenbefore), there has been presentational story tellingcomplete with characters and emotions, the resultof which is a cathartic experience for audiencemembers. Audiences go on different journeys withthe characters in a play and experience a widerange of emotion that has actually been proven

to reduce stress by releasing emotions. TheGreeks found this form of catharsis essential to ahealthy society, and 3,000 years later we are stillmaintaining this practice of storytelling in the formof live theatre, contributing to a healthy community.

We have had a wonderful start to our 86thseason, filled with fun musicals, and a great CYTshow, and there is more on the way in 2015. We havesome fabulous opportunities for you in the NewYear to see and do theatre! I hope you are planningon seeing Lend Me a Tenor in the Auditorium. Thiscomedy is sure to keep you laughing all evening.We also have The Who’s Tommy opening in theParish Theatre at the end of the month. This rockopera is filled with fantastic songs, and is sure to getyour blood pumping on a cold Michigan evening.

Our Winter Classes are also right around thecorner, complete with a Master Class with DavidAlpert, a NYC based Director and WMU alumni.The tap class is back for another round, and weare also offering stage combat for adults. Thesegreat offerings, plus a monologue class for seniorsand a plethora of youth classes are just waitingfor you to investigate at www.KazooCivic.com.

From all of us here at the Civic, we wish youmuch love, luck and good health in 2015! We’llsee you at the theatre! – KC

Kristen ChesakManaging Director

Ushering in the New YearH

Lend Me a TenorOPENING NIGHT

January 9 at 7:30pm

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof & Stepping OutAUDITIONS

January 11 & 12 at 7:00pm

Academy of Theatre ArtsOPEN HOUSE

January 17 (noon-2:00pm)

At its core, the play examines the ways inwhich fear for a loved one begets manipulationand selfishness, even in the name of love.

For more detailed information visit:www.theatreKalamazoo.com

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theatre Kalamazoo

New PlaYfeStstageD reaDiNgs

Where the Bee Sucks

by Jane huffman

January 31, 2015THE EPIC THEATRE AT 7:30PM

Academy of Theatre ArtsMASTER CLASS WITH DAVID ALPERT

January 17 (9:00am-noon)

As a member of Theatre Kalamazoo, the Civicis very pleased to be participating in the fifthannual New Play Festival, which will be held inthe Epic Center Theatre January 30th and 31st.We will be presenting the original work:

IRENA’S VOW (APR)BOEING BOEING (APR)

DR. SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT (MAR) IRVING BERLIN’S ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (MAY)

if you would like to pre-register for auditions visit www.KazooCivic.com

or call the Director of volunteers, Preston misner, at 269-343-2280 x1006

aUDitioN DateSSunday, February 15th at 7:00pmMonday, February 16th at 7:00pm

CallBaCK DateWednesday, February 18th at 7:00pm

loCatioNThe Carver Center – The Muzzi Dance Studio(Those auditioning are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes prior to audition time.)

CaStiNgSeeking 10 men and 4 women (ages 16 and up), plus 1 boy and 1 girl (ages 9-15).All roles with the exception of Richard andMargaret will be double cast.

reQUiremeNtSThose auditioning are asked to bring a prepared Shakespeare monologue and maybe asked to read from the script. The monologue does not have to be memorized.Youth auditioning (ages 9-15) will be providedsomething to read at the audition and do notneed to prepare a monologue.

rehearSal SCheDUleRehearsals will be held Monday throughFriday from 7:00pm-10:00pm beginningMarch 2nd – April 9th

PerformaNCeSApril 10, 2015 – April 25, 2015

DireCtorTodd Espeland

AUDITION DATESSunday, February 22nd at 7:00pmMonday, February 23rd at 7:00pm

CALLBACK DATEWednesday, February 25th at 7:00pm

LOCATIONThe Civic Auditorium – The Mainstage Rehearsal Room / Green Room(Those auditioning are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes prior to audition time.)

CASTINGSeeking up to 15 men and 14 women ages 16 and up.

REQUIREMENTSAll are asked to prepare 16 measures of aGershwin song. Please bring sheet music asan accompanist will be provided. Everyonewill also be taught a tap dance combination atauditions. If you own them please bring tapshoes. Those auditioning may be asked toread from the script.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULERehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 7:00pm-10:00pm beginningMarch 16th – April 30th

PERFORMANCESMay 1, 2015 – May 16, 2015

DIRECTOR MUSICAL DIRECTORBen Zylman Marie McColley-Kerstetter

CHOREOGRAPHERKathryn S. Williams

ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHEREmily Duguay

for detailed production, audition and workshop information or to register online please visit www.KazooCivic.com

advanced registration is

REQUESTEDwww.KazooCivic.com

Saturday, february 7thrICHarD IIIaUDItIon WorKSHopFor ages: Adults (16+)Time: 9:30am-11:00amA classic Shakespearean tragedy of oneman’s desire to climb to the top and his willingness to do anything to get there—inthis workshop Director Todd Espeland willshed some light on how best to prepare for this drama. You will learn more aboutShakespeare’s language and writing whileworking with Todd on how to approach thetext itself. This is a not-to-be-missed workshopfor those auditioning—you will leave feelingmore confident whether this is you first experience or one of many with the Bard!

CraZy for yoUaUDItIon WorKSHopFor ages: Adults (16+)Time: noon-3:15pmDirector Ben Zylman, Musical Director MarieMcColley-Kerstetter,Choreographer KathrynS. Williams and Assistant ChoreographerEmily Duguay will give you the inside scoopon this energetic, toe-tapping love story tohelp you prepare to audition. The opportunity towork on the potential audition scenes andreceive direct feedback on character will be there along with the chance to sing yourselected audition piece as well. Then you will tap your way through some of the choreography that will be used at the auditionso if you own your own tap shoes, bring them with you! And while you’re at it—make sure you bring your sheet music, too!

THE MAGICAL ADVENTURE’S OF MERLIN (MAY)

The Who’s TommyOPENING NIGHT

January 23 at 7:30pm

The Hobbit (CYT)TICKETS GO ON SALEJanuary 26 at 10:00am

Theatre Kalamazoo PresentsTHE 5TH ANNUAL NEW PLAYFEST

January 30 & 31

Inside the CivicFREE AUDITION WORKSHOPS

February 7

THE SUNSHINE BOYS (JUN) MY FAIR LADY (SEPT-OCT)

registration is easy! enroll online today at www.KazooCivic.com or call 269-343-2280.

Winter is a time when the world is resting—waiting for spring…but here at the Civic, it is a time to warm-up and gain new skills to get ready for the next time you step out in life or onstage. No need to wait for the warmth of spring; adults can come on down and get moving with our Winter Workshop Series on stage combat! Youth can use theatre to create new things, become inventors, and even prepare for college! And our Senior Class will be working on finding a strong, commanding voice in our monologue performance class to help prepare for their next audition. As always, there is just the right amount of offerings with something for everyone!

DoN’t wait UNtil the wiNter thawS—we’re warmiNg UP at the aCaDemY!

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January 17thCarver Centernoon-2:00pm

Cat on a Hot Tin RoofTICKETS GO ON SALEFebruary 9 at 10:00am

Academy of Theatre ArtsWINTER CLASSES BEGIN

February 7

Richard IIIAUDITIONS

February 15 & 16 at 7:00pm

I WAS A RAT! (OCT) GRAND OLE MUSIC (NOV) SHREK, THE MUSICAL (DEC)

noW reGISterInG!2015 wiNter ClaSSeS & worKShoPS

Financial aid isavailable for students

of all ages!

Applications are available online atwww.KazooCivic.com

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Crazy for YouAUDITIONS

February 22 & 23 at 7:00pm

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With an Act II Season Subscription, you have four admissions —which means you can see any four of these six shows:

Lend Me a TenorThe Who’s Tommy

Cat on a Hot Tin RoofStepping Out

Richard IIICrazy for You

and you may also use your admissions for our Civic YouthTheatre and Senior Class Reader’s Theatre shows:

The HobbitAnne of Green GablesA Piece of My Heart

OR you and a guest can see any two shows of your choice. Toorder your Act II Season Subscription, just fill out the enclosedform and mail it to the Civic or give us a call and we’ll take careof the rest.

TO ORDER CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT: 269-343-1313 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT: www.KazooCivic.com

FAX: 269-343-0532 Box Office: 269-343-1313 Web: www.KazooCivic.com

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JAnuARY 9 – JAnuARY 24THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM | COMEDY

ASL Interpreted performance

FOR T ICKETS CAll269-343-1313

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Friday January 9 7:30pmSaturday January 10 7:30pmThursday January 15 7:30pmFriday January 16 7:30pmSaturday January 17 7:30pmSunday January 18 2:00pmFriday January 23 7:30pmSaturday January 24 7:30pm

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Non stop laughter.– Variety

Production

Sponsors: It's 1934 and the Cleveland Grand Opera Company is preparing to welcome world-famous

tenor Tito Morelli for a sold-out, one night only performance of Otello. But when the star arrives

desperately late with his ego and his jealous wife in tow, things don't go exactly according to

plan. A double dose of tranquilizers, an over-sexed soprano, and a mistaken suicide note add

up to complete chaos! What transpires is a furiously paced comedy with more than a touch of

the Marx brothers; complete with slamming doors and laugh-out-loud humor.