September 2006

Music by Harry WarrenLyrics by Al Dubin

Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble

42ND STREETCivic Auditorium C Musical ExtravaganzaMusical Extravaganza!

ome and meet thosedancing feet! One of thelongest running shows inBroadway history, this big,bold razz-ma-tazz musicalcelebrates the stuff thatdreams are made of. It's1933 and fresh-faced PeggySawyer, just off the bus fromAllendale, finds herself castin the chorus of the latestextravaganza being pro-duced by Broadway legendJulian Marsh. When the starof the show breaks herankle, Peggy is pluckedfrom the chorus to go on inher place. Can she do it?Will the show close out oftown or will Peggy “go outthere a kid and come back astar?” A true Lullaby ofBroadway, this musical sen-sation features suchBroadway standards asWe're in the Money, ShuffleOff to Buffalo, You'reGetting to be a Habit withMe and, of course, the showstopping title number.

Directed by Morrie Enders,with Musical Direction by Aaron Cassette, andChoreography by Artist inResidence, Ron Schwinn,

the talented cast featuresGina Maria Chimner, KrisAllemang, Lori Worden,Sarah McNinch, AshleyHoward, Mary McNinch,Atis Kleinbergs, Roger W.Burleigh, Lars Haglund,Marcus D. Ringveleski,Tommy Kanger, DavidSenecal, Adam Carter,Brandon Dowty, DirkDunham, Anthony Hamilton,Pedro Clare Martinez,Garry Palmer, Brian Panse,Kyle Waterman, JarettWoodhouse, ShelaghBrown, Emily Chateau,Jennifer Cinder, AmyDunham, Sandra Kelpin,Halloran Marnon, Nicole

Miller, Heather Smith, andJenny Westervelt. Also featured in the cast areRachel Wojcik, Chris Brown,Sandy Chirhart, LaurenTaylor, Jenna Wyatt andCourtney Yoder who areappearing for the first timeon a Civic stage.

42nd Street is sure to bea sell out! Order your ticketstoday by calling theKalamazoo Civic TheatreBox Office at 269-343-1313or visit our website atwww.kazoocivic.com. Asalways we offer special rates for groups, seniors and students.

Fri Sep 22 8:00pm

Sat Sep 23 8:00pm

Thu Sep 28 7:30pm

Fri Sep 29 8:00pm

Sat Sep 30 8:00pm

Sun Oct 1 2:00pm

Thu Oct 5 7:30pm

Fri Oct 6 8:00pm

Sat Oct 7 8:00pm

Sponsored by:

Our 2006-2007 Mainstage Season Presenter:

The Artist in Residence Program is made possible through the generous support

of The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation

Box Office: 269-343-1313 Business Office: 269-343-2280 www.kazoocivic.com

There will be a Post Show Talk Back following the

September 23rd performance.

September 22 thru October 7Civic Auditorium

Ron Schwinn and Civic volunteerChuck Green swap Broadway stories.

Students of the Musical TheatreCamp enjoyed singing on stage.

Scripts are available and may bechecked out from the Business Officewith a $5.00 refundable deposit. Ifyou have previously volunteered orauditioned we are happy to provideyou with a completed audition formwhen you arrive. Simply call or emailand let us know that you are planningto audition and we'll have your audition form ready for you. All of usat the Civic are committed to the practices of flexible, imaginative casting. We encourage volunteers ofall ethnicities and backgrounds toparticipate in our creative endeavors.Also, reasonable accommodationswill be made for those requiring special needs.

For more information aboutauditions, volunteering orcrew opportunities, call

269-343-2280or visit our website at

www.kazoocivic.com

WelcomeWelcome to the 2006-2007 Season!

Audition DatesSun, Sep 17 at 7pmMon, Sep 18 at 7pm

Processing of audition paperwork will begin at 6:30pm

WhereMuzzi Dance Studio

in Carver Center

CastingSeeking a cast of 7 men able to play20 to 50 and 2 women able to playages 17 to late 20's. NOTE: Onerole is written for an AfricanAmerican male however all rolesare flexible.

RequirementsThose auditioning are asked to readfrom the script. Those auditioningfor Duane and Duwell are encour-aged to attempt an uneducatedAlabama accent.

First RehearsalMon, Sep 25, 2006

PerformancesNov 3rd - Nov 18th

DirectorD. Terry Williams

Audition DatesAdults

Sun, Oct 1 at 7pmMon, Oct 2 at 7pm

Children(Those wishing to audition for the von Trapp Children)

Sun, Oct 1 at 5pmMon, Oct 2 at 6pm

Processing of audition paperwork will begin one half hour before auditions.

WhereMuzzi Dance Studio in Carver Center

CastingSeeking a cast of 30-35 to play

lead and supporting roles

RequirementsThose auditioning are asked to prepare 16 measures ofa Broadway style song. Please bring sheet music, as anaccompanist will be provided. Children auditioningwill learn a dance combination....so bring comfortableclothes and shoes in which to perform a dance audition. You may also be asked to read from the script.

First RehearsalMon, Oct 9 at 7pm

PerformancesNov 24 - Dec9

(Potential Holdover through Dec 17)

Director Musical Director ChoreographerBen Zylman Marie Kerstetter Sarah McNinch

Audition DatesSun, Sep 24 at 4pmMon, Sep 25 at 4pm

Processing of audition paperwork will begin at 3:30pm

WhereCivic Auditorium Green Room

CastingSeeking a cast of 8 men and 8 women ages 50 and up

RequirementsThose auditioning are asked to prepare a section of Boogie WoogieBugle Boy, I Got a Gal in Kalamazooor Old Black Magic. All of theseselections are available in thebusiness office.

First RehearsalMon, Oct 9, 2006

PerformancesNov 10 - Nov 12

DirectorRoger W. Burleigh

Musical DirectorLori Hatfield

he volunteers and staff arealready hard at work preparing forthe first shows of the season.Whether you are looking for a toetapping good time or a hilariouscaper of the battle of the sexes,you won't want to miss our sea-son opener 42nd Street in theCivic Auditorium followed byShakespeare's The Merry Wivesof Windsor in the Parish Theatre.

Each season at the Civic pres-ents a fresh new experience forour patrons, volunteers, and staff.This season we are pleased toannounce the addition of theArtist-in-Residence Program. RonSchwinn , who is the choreogra-pher of 42nd Street, is the first offour nationally recognized artistswho will be sharing their time andtalents with us this season.

We have had quite a busysummer preparing for the newseason, and holding educational

opportunities for students aged 6to 18. This summer over 150 stu-dents participated in classes andcamps on a variety of topics fromImprov to Shakespeare to Musicaltheatre. We are pleased to beable to continue to extend educa-tional opportunities to students oftheatre of all ages. As you can seein this issue of the Spotlight, class-es for students aged 6 to 18 areavailable starting at the end ofSeptember.

We are also excited to beable to expand the StudioTheatre Project to include a fallsession. For more informationabout our upcoming season,our Artist-in-Residence Pro-gram, or our educational oppor-tunities, please visit our websiteat www.kazoocivic.com.

I hope you are planning onjoining us for one of our upcom-ing productions or class offerings.

And if you still haven't takenadvantage of purchasing a seasonsubscription there is still time. It isa great way to ensure that you willget the best seats in the house.

I want to take this opportunityto thank all of our volunteers inadvance for their time, talent andcommitment to making the 78th season at the Civic a memorableone. Again, welcome to the new season and we'll see you atthe theatre!

Kristen ChesakManaging Director

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42ND STREET Sep 22 – Oct 7

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Oct 6 – Oct 21

DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL Nov 3 – Nov 18

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Nov 24 – Dec 9

THE NERD Jan 12 – Jan 27

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Jan 26 – Feb 10

CROWNS Feb 9 – Feb 24

LOST IN YONKERS Mar 16 – Mar 31

MASTER CLASS Mar 30 – Apr 15

THE WOMEN Apr 13 – Apr 28

MY FAVORITE YEAR May 18 – June 3

CYT YOUTH THEATRE

CHARLOTTE’S WEB Oct 27 – Nov 4

HONK JR. Mar 2 – Mar 10

THE MOUSE THAT ROARED May 4 – May 12

SENIOR CLASS READER’S THEATRE

USO SHOW Nov 10 – Nov 12

HARVEY May 4 – May 6

SPECIAL EVENT

JERRY DIXON IN CONCERT Dec 15 – Dec 17

2006-2007 SEASON

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Great Theatre

Intro to TheatreDesigned to expand everychild's imagination andincrease concentration andself-confidence, this introductorylevel class is a great way forour youngest actors to “test the waters."

Creative Play PlusThis is the perfect class foryoungsters who want to playand have fun while exploringtheir creativity. Improv gamesand exercises will be tailoredto enhance the abilities ofthose participating.

Beginning DramaThrough a series of creativegames and fun exercises, students will learn the basicsof character creation andscript analysis. Additionally,participants will be introducedto all the cool technical elements of theatre that cometogether to put on a show.

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FUNdamentals of ImprovIt's going to be fast and fun andmost of all it's going to challengeparticipants to think on their feet.Prerequisites include curiosity, asense of adventure and the desireto play. No acting or improvexperience is necessary.

Acting OneMost often, once a student hasappeared in a play or programthey can't wait to get back onstage. Focusing on scene workand monologues this popularclass offers participants achance to work on characterdevelopment and script analysis.A

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An additional $20 fee will be added for registrations received after Sep 25.

A limited number of scholarships are available.

For info contact Zac Thompson at 343 - 2280.

Additional registration forms available online atwww.kazoocivic.com RETURN TO: CYTClasses, 329 South Park, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Or Fax 343-0532.

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AGES 6-9❐ Creative Play PlusTuesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 26 – Nov 14

❐ Intro to TheatreWednesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 27 – Nov 15

❐ Beginning DramaThursdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 28 – Nov 16

❐ Beginning DramaSaturdays 10am – 12pmSep 30 - Nov 18

AGES 10-13❐ Theatre DeluxeTuesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 26 – Nov 14

❐ FUNdamentals of Improv Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 27 – Nov 15

❐ Acting OneThursdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 28 – Nov 16

❐ Acting OneSaturdays 10am – 12pmSep 30 - Nov 18

Ages 14-18❐ Beyond the BasicsTuesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 26 – Nov 14

❐ Acting & ImprovWednesdays 4:30 – 6:30pmSep 27 – Nov 15

❐ Stage CombatSaturdays 10am – 12pmSep 30 - Nov 18

❐ Acting OneSaturdays 10am – 12pmSep 30 - Nov 18

Beyond the BasicsWhether their interests are inperforming or working back-stage, students looking to getmore involved in the theatrewill find this class challengingand rewarding.

Acting and ImprovIncorporating the use of dialogue, props and movement, this dynamic class provides students with an opportunity to explore a more in depth approach tocharacter creation through the use of improvisation.

Stage CombatThis class emphasizes controland safety while developing afamiliarity with the principlesthat allow actors to create theillusion of danger on stage.

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RETURN TO: Civic Movement Class,329 S Park, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or FAX 343-0532

Our Studio Theatre Project is offeringa unique class which, through explo-ration of movement, will teach actorshow to develop their characters morefully. These tools, once learned willhelp to build confidence and fullyopen the doors to creativity.

During the eight class sessions stu-dents will study classic/moderndance, release technique, BartenieffFundamentals, core muscle condi-tioning and stretch to address theactor's form, posture, and breathing.

Movement improvisation exercises- structured movement games - provide the opportunity to exploremovement expression and to developan awareness of body language, postures, gesture as it relates to the

moving body on stage. InstructorPatricia Plasko has an extensivebackground in the teaching of danceand movement including affiliationswith Eastern Michigan University,The University of Michigan TheLincoln Center Institute andWellspring Dance Collaborative.

This is not a traditional danceclass; in fact no dance experience isnecessary. If you're an actor who hashad difficulty making your blockingor stage movements look natural ortruly motivated, this class is just whatyou've been looking for.

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in RESIDENCE

The Artist in Residence Series is sponsored by:

INSIDE THE CARVER CENTER STUDIO

When: Saturday, September 23rd, 2:00 pm

Where: The Carver Center Studio

Fee: $5

Mark your calendars to join Artistic DirectorMorrie Enders and guest Ron Schwinn as theydiscuss the golden age of Broadway and Ron’sillustrious career. It’s sure to be a fascinatingconversation as Ron talks about working for BobFosse and Gower Champion, acting with DebbieReynolds and Vivian Leigh and tap dancing withGene Kelly. The afternoon will conclude with aquestion and answer session.

POST SHOW TALK BACKWhen: Saturday, September 23rd,

following the performance of 42nd StreetWhere: The Civic Auditorium

Fee: FREE to patrons of the September 23rd

performance of 42nd Street

Audience members wishing to participate areinvited to stay for a short question and answersession with Guest Choreographer RonSchwinn, the cast, crew, and production staff.

As part of our Artist in ResidenceProgram, Choreographer Ron Schwinnhas set those feet a-tappin’ in preparationfor our upcoming production of 42ndStreet. A veteran of 13 Broadway produc-tions, Mr. Schwinn has worked withsome of the greatest choreographers inthe world. And now he’ll be sharing hisincredible talents with the amazing castof 42nd Street.

Ron Schwinn is a true Broadway“gypsy.” After making his professionaldebut with the famed St. Louis MunicipalOpera, Ron first appeared on Broadwayin the 1960 revival of Finian’s Rainbow.Since then, Mr. Schwinn has spent overfour decades working in professionalmusical theatre. In addition to Finian’sRainbow, Ron’s Broadway credits (thirteen in all) include Take Me Along,Half a Sixpence, No, No, Nanette and theoriginal productions of Chicago and 42ndStreet. Additionally, Mr. Schwinn has performed in five national tours andnumerous films and television productions.

Hailed by the New York Times as“one of the patriarchs of Broadway dancinggypsies,” Mr. Schwinn has worked withmany Broadway legends including BobFosse, George Abbott, Michael Bennett,Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon.

A student of the American BalletTheatre School, Ballet Russe de MonteCarlo School, and Ballet Arts, Ron is an accomplished Choreographer andDirector. Some of his favorite assignmentsinclude Kismet, Runaways, Once Upon aMattress, Crazy for You and 42nd Street.

October 17 thru November 9Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm to 9pm

Fee: $75Location: Muzzi Dance Studio

Age: 16 and above

Dress: Dress in comfortable stretchy clothing that allows for a full range of movement

Instructor: Patricia Plasko

to order tickets, call

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October 6 thru October 21, 2006

hen Falstaff finds himselfenamored of two marriedwomen from upper-crust families it’s only natural that heassumes they are equallyenamored of him. He arrangesfor clandestine meetings withboth women in letters whichare identical word for wordapart from the names. Whenthe two women find this out,they are understandablyenraged, and plan all sorts ofelaborate tortures for the cor-pulent lothario. So begins aseries of wacky revenge plotswhich play out like an

Elizabethan forerunner toepisodes of I Love Lucy.Complete with sub-plots andone-liners, this truly is a classiccomedy for a contemporaryaudience.

Directed by Pat Daniels, thecast features Chuck Bentley asFalstaff, Bethany G. Banner asMistress Quickly, AntonioRoyce Copeland as Ford,Heather Anne Cerridwen asMistress Ford, Vincent Faust asPage, Janet Gover as MistressPage, Carl Duane Lemonds asFenton, Ellie McIvor-Baker asAnne Page, Teri Krueger as

Rugby, Bob Schellenberg asBardolph, Brian McGee asNym, William Lawrence Coleas Simple, Emily Deering asRobin,Christian T. Parker asPiston Jessica Alexander as afairy, and Andrew RobertNichols as Servant. Appearingfor the first time on a Civicstage are Kevin Drzakowski asShallow, Dave Emmert as SirHugh Evans, Ben Jones asDoctor Caius, Trevor M. Maheras Host, Robert Garth Getz asSlender, and Liz Emmons andCourtney Frisbie as fairies.

Order your tickets today bycalling the Kalamazoo CivicTheatre Box Office at 269-343-1313 or visit our website at www.kazoocivic.com. Asalways we offer special ratesfor groups, seniors and students.

sponsored by:

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Sat October 7 8:00

Thu October 12 7:30

Fri October 13 8:00

Sat October 14 8:00

Sun October 15 2:00

Fri October 20 8:00

Sat October 21 8:00

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