Directed by Tony Humrichouser

This program is made possible in part by Public Media Network

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

TONY

HUMRICHOUSER

Artistic Director

CONTACT US:

THE KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE

329 South Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007

BUSINESS OFFICE: 269—343—2280

BOX OFFICE: 269—343—1313

FAX: 269—343—0532

WEBSITE: www.KazooCivic.com

FACEBOOK Facebook.com/KazooCivic

EMAILS: BoxOffice@KazooCivic.com Education@KazooCivic.com Volunteer@KazooCivic.com

FOLLOW US ON

Wonder of Wonders

I once read: A miracle is a shift in perception. Bearing wit-ness to any natural wonder or experience of a natural phe-nomenon is nothing less than miraculous. It's as if the uni-

verse reminds us that we are connected to something much bigger - asking us the question: What is your role in all of this? How would you like to make your mark on this Earth? And how would you like to spend the remainder of your life in this beautiful, quirky, wonderfully phenomenal

world of ours?

If you have ever witnessed the Aurora Borealis in all its splendor - it seems miraculous. Protons and electrons from

the solar wind, hitting the particles in the Earth's atmos-phere and releasing energy. To be in its presence is life-altering - making you feel connected and in contact with

something so much bigger.

John Cariani's Almost, Maine is a play about just that. Nine vignettes, taking place simultaneously, on a Friday night in January, in the town of Almost. While dealing with various issues in their relationships, nineteen characters are sud-

denly enchanted in the presence of this larger-than-life phenomenon - causing each character to investigate their lives and relationships and making life-altering decisions in

their world.

We have had a wonderful time working on this production. We hope it brings you as much delight as it did each of us.

Welcome to the town of Almost, Maine!

Director: Tony Humrichouser

Lighting and Sound Designer/Video Producer: Delaney McKenzie

Scenic Designer: David Kyhn

Props Designer: Darian Harvey

Costumes/Hair/Makeup Designer: Elaine Kauffman

Technical Director: Phillip A. Miller

Stage Manager: Gloria Billingsley

CAST

Ginette/Waitress/Gayle/Marci/Suzette.......................................................Ashley McPheters*

Jimmy/Phil.................................................................................................Jonny DeSantiago*

Glory/Marvalyn/Deena/Rhonda….....................................................................Kristin Tyrrell

Sandrine/Shelly/Hope........................................................................................Mary Teutsch

East/Lendall/Dave...............................................................................................Ron Dundon

Pete/Steve/Daniel...............................................................................Theodore Wampuszyc*

*Denotes Main Stage debut

SETTING: A ‘almost’ town in inland northern Maine

Almost, Maine

By John Cariani

PRODUCTON STAFF & CREW

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

Assistant Stage Managers……………………..………..Aaron Thiel* and Mike Artis

Floor Manager……………………………………..………………………….Aaron Thiel

Master Electrician/Programmer………………………….……….……...Jules Merillat

Camera Operators………………………………..…..Jules Merillat and Syd Walker

Cutters & Stitchers…………………………………Ben McVay and Elaine Kauffman

Scenic Artists …….….….…………..David Kyhn, Rachel Tuba and Darian Harvey

Program Design …………………………………………………..…..Gloria Billingsley

EFE Theatre Apprentice…………………………………………………....Katie Kutzko

Light Board Operator…………………………………………………..….Joni Edwards

Playback Operator………..……….……………………………………...Dixie Edwards

A1 Sound Operator…………………….….….…………….…….…......Emily Hickman

Caption Operator ……………….………………………...……….Kristine Lynn Baker

Dressers……………….….….………………...Jaycee Myner and Merinda Edwards

*Denotes Main Stage debut

Lisa Brannan

COMING THIS MAY:

Dannie Alexander (Adopt a Show Board Member) is Vice President for Campus Planning and Operations at Kalamazoo Valley Community Col-lege and holds a BBA and MA from Western Michigan University. Dannie is active in the local community and has supported many community or-ganizations as a board member, participant on committees, and on cam-paigns. He is also an active member of his church. He along with his wife and children all share an affection for theatre and the arts community.

Mike Artis (Assistant Stage Manager) has served as the Civic’s Produc-tion Stage Manager for 15 years. Some of Mike’s favorite stage manage-ment assignments include Matilda, the Musical!, West Side Story, The Will Rogers Follies, Mame, Gypsy, Les Misérables, Guys and Dolls and Of Mice and Men. An accomplished performer, Mike has appeared in our productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Man of La Mancha, Joseph…, Camelot, Damn Yankees and his personal favorite, The Full Monty.

“Many Thanks to my family and friends for their love and support and to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre for allowing us to dream and create art so

that many can enjoy.”

Kristine Lynn Baker (Captions Operator) has worked on numerous

crews since starting as a Civic volunteer in 2010. Favorite shows in-

clude The Drowsy Chaperone, Les Misérables and Peter Pan. Kristine

rose to the occasion and stepped in at the last minute to stage manage

Elf, the Musical in 2019. When not at the Civic, Kristine plays clarinet in

area ensembles and spends time making Kalamazoo #kalamacool as a

member of JCI Kalamazoo.

Gloria Billingsley (Stage Manager) recently moved to Kalamazoo to accept a position as our Stage Management Intern. Her previous Civic credits include assistant stage managing The Tempest and The Importance of Being Earnest as well as stage managing some of our fall CYT productions. A Shakespeare enthusiast, she has stage managed Hoosier Shakespeare Festival’s Hamlet, Othello, and As You Like It. She has also taught with St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s “’Shake 101” in-school residency program. Gloria is passionate about community engagement and cultural development through the arts. When not at the theater, she can be found playing the guitar or cooking Filipino food.

gloriathestoryteller.com

WHO’S WHO

Jonny DeSantiago (Jimmy/Phil) comes to his Civic debut with a list of credits from Chicago, where he attended Columbia College and performed in Reptile Dysfunction with Second City and in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson at The Patinkin Theater. At Chicago’s Classic Theater , Jonny performed his favorite role of Peter in The Zoo Story. A Bangor, MI native, he moved to Kalamazoo this year after spending five years in the “Windy City.” Jonny is interested in writing screenplays and making short films with friends, cooking, and music. The proud father of Chris and Coty, Jonny says, “Papa Jon loves ya!”

“Thank you to my friends at Amos Porter Productions!”

Ron Dundon (East/Lendall/Dave) is a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He was involved in The Civic’s Junior Civic program as a boy, and continued his interest in theatre in high school. For over 40 years, he pursued other interests. The role of Dr. Einstein in Arsenic And Old Lace, a role he had played in high school, lured him back onto the boards in 2014. From that point on he has been involved in theatrical activities at the Civic, Farmers Alley Theatre, the Augusta Barn Theater, Arbez Drama Projects of Toron-to, Michigan State University Theatre Dept., All Ears Theater, and Skits and Giggles Productions. He has also appeared in the feature film, An English Country Wedding from Chuck Bentley Productions and two com-

mercial videos for Rhino Media of Kalamazoo. Civic audiences will recognize him from To Kill A Mockingbird where he played Bob Ewell in 2017 and Of Mice and Men in 2016, as Candy, his favorite role so far. Active in our Senior Class Readers Theatre program, Ron appeared in The Good Doctor and Sounds of the 60’s, both in the 2018 season. Ron’s in-terests, other than theatre, are “staying alive long enough to see the Northern Lights…And some other stuff. “

“My life and my wife, the adorable Dixie Edwards, make me very happy but it helps to have a cat on my lap. Much love to family (three children and nine grandchildren) and friends and a wish for an uplifting 2021. Life is sweet.”

Dixie Edwards (Playback Operator) has been a Kalamazoo resident for 23 years. She has been a performer since age 3 and has worked in Lan-sing, MI (Riverwalk Theatre 1990-1999, Lansing Community College 1988-1995) in Jesus Christ Superstar, Camelot, and The Mystery of Ed-win Drood. In Kalamazoo she has worked at Western Michigan Universi-ty (Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding 2019) and extensively here at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, most recently in The World Goes Round for our Senior Class Readers Theatre. Dixie has crewed on many shows and has volun-teered as a stitcher in our Costume Shop. In 2019, Dixie received the Civic’s prestigious Suzanne Parish Award and in 2015 she, along with her

husband Ron Dundon, received the Spirit of the Civic Award. She has done work for Rhino Media, Chuck Bentley Productions (An English Country Wedding), and Bare Back Produc-tions for an upcoming outdoor production (Swiftcurrent Pass). Dixie sings with Blendings Jazz Ensemble.

“Many thanks to Ron Dundon for sharing the journey.”

WHO’S WHO

Joni Edwards (Light Board Operator) has been an active volunteer for some time, ushering for many shows and working behind the scenes on others, including War Paint and Elf. Her favorite role to date was in The World Goes Round for our Senior Readers Theatre program. In the spirit of family togetherness, Joni is joined on this production by her daughter Merinda. Originally from Waterford, Michigan, Joni has lived in Kalama-zoo for over 25 years. She enjoys hiking, reading, and hanging out with friends.

“I’d like to thank my husband, Ron, for putting up with the time away from him so I can pursue a passion of mine.”

Merinda Edwards (Dresser), a native of Kalamazoo, is a student at

WMU majoring in Social Work. She began her involvement in theatre at

Schoolcraft High School, working backstage in a variety of roles. Merinda

has lent her talents in our productions of Hello, Dolly and The Compleat

Wrks of Wlm Shkspr and on the props crew for War Paint, she assistant

stage managed Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Elf,the Musical, (her favor-

ite) and stage managed Romance Guaranteed. When she isn’t at the

theatre, Merinda likes to explore the area with friends.

“Thank you to my parents who continue to encourage and support me in everything I do in

life. Also, a standing ovation to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre whom throughout the

pandemic has provided ways of staying connected to the theatre, whether it be classes or

shows.”

Darian Harvey (Props Designer), one of this season’s scenic design in-

terns, comes to the Civic from Indianapolis. A recent graduate of the Col-

lege of Wooster, she has a degree in scenic design and film studies. This

season, Darian served as the props and virtual scenic designer for The

Lunch Labyrinth and Nessie and The Terrible Troll, two Youth Theatre

productions performed entirely on line. Darian is interested in botany,

textile construction, and film production design.

WHO’S WHO

Emily Hickman (A1 Operator) has many and varied theatre experiences

Beginning with the role of Nellie in the our Youth Theatre production of

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , Emily has performed in The

Three Musketeers and As You Like It which travelled to parks across

the area. Additionally, she served in crew positions for Madagascar, Jr,

Pippi Longstocking, Born Yesterday, and Matilda. Her favorite role so far

was Luna in Man and Moon for Queer Theatre Kalamazoo. She enjoys

drawing, jazz and video games.

Tony Humrichouser (Director) made his Civic debut in our 1986 produc-tion of Brighton Beach Memoirs and in 2018 he returned to the Civic as our Artistic Director. Tony spent the years in between completing his edu-cation, working professionally and honing his craft. He holds a B.F.A in Musical Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University and an M.F.A in Acting from Rhode Island College. He is also a graduate of the Trinity/Brown Consortium in Providence, RI. A member of Actors Equity Association, Tony’s performance credits include The Producers, Fun Home, Dinner with Friends, Titanic, Damn Yankees, Grand Hotel, Inherit the Wind and 1776. He was also featured in the Joseph Jefferson Award-

winning Chicago company of Forever Plaid and A Christmas Carol at the Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company. Tony’s directing credits include Camelot, My Fair La-dy, Anything Goes and The Other Steve and Edie starring Edie Falco and Stephen Wallem. Tony assisted Director, Lonny Price on the New York Philharmonic’s production of Compa-ny, which featured Patti LuPone, Neil Patrick Harris and Stephen Colbert.

Elaine Kauffman (Costume Designer) first joined the Civic staff as Costume Designer in 1998. She left to build her own business, Elaine K. Designs, which she ran successfully for 18 years. A graduate of WMU, with a degree in Fashion Design, Elaine has over 25 years of experience in professional costume design. A much sought after designer, she has worked for The Barn Theatre, 3-D Touring productions, Kalamazoo College Theatre Department and Farmers Alley theatre. Elaine has also designed costumes for the WMU Dance Department and for operas presented on WMU stages. One of her favorite experiences as a

costume designer, was creating the “creature costume” for a horror movie filmed in Kalama-zoo. Elaine rejoined the Civic staff in 2018, as Resident Costume Designer

WHO’S WHO

David Kyhn (Scenic Designer) is celebrating his 21st season as Resi-dent Scenic Designer at the Civic. During his tenure, David has person-ally designed over 100 sets and served as an inspiring mentor to many young artists as they participated in our Internship Program. David and his family (many of whom you may have met at volunteer scenery paint calls) live in downtown Kalamazoo. When not at the theatre, David en-joys oil painting; particularly portraits. He is currently exploring digital painting. Some of David’s favorite designs include Hello, Dolly!, Much Ado About Nothing, 4000 Miles, The Women, The Baker’s Wife, The

Drowsy Chaperone and Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical.

Delaney McKenzie (Light/Sound Designer, Video Producer) joined the Civic staff in 2018 as our Master Electrician and this season has assumed the role of Resident Lighting and Sound Designer. An Irene Ryan Nomi-nee, she holds a BS in Theatre: Design and Technology from Missouri State University and a MFA in Theatre from Southern Illinois University, where she specialized in Lighting Design. Delaney has worked profes-sionally with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Endstation The-atre Company, McLeod Summer Playhouse and Interlochen Center for the Arts. One of Delaney’s career highlights was serving as Assistant

Lighting Designer and Programmer for James Moody’s production of Tartuffe at Southern Illinois University. In addition to theatre, Delaney also enjoys painting, jewelry making and

knitting. Delaney is the producer of our weekly Civic podcast; Places Please.

Benjamin McVay (Assistant Costume Designer) recently joined the Civic

staff as a Costume Design Intern. He has previously designed for our Fall

CYT shows: Supermarket of the Lost, The Boy Who Cried Dragon, The

Lunch Labyrinth, and Nessie and the Terrible Troll. Originally from Mary-

land, he received two theatre degrees from Salisbury University: Theatre

Production and Design and Theatre performance. Ben lists Cabaret as his

favorite theatrical experience and his interest in the arts is all encompass-

ing.

Jules Merillat (Master Electrician, Programmer, Camera Operator) joined the Civic staff as a Lighting Intern. She received her BA in Thea-tre and Dance from The College of Wooster. Jules lists drawing and play-ing board games with friends among her hobbies. A native of Midland, Michigan, she would like to thank all of her friends, family, and mentors who helped her realize her passion for the arts.

WHO’S WHO

Ashley McPheters (Ginette/Waitress/Gayle/Marci/Suzette) was born and raised in Kalamazoo, moved to Chicago for several years and came back to Kalamazoo about six years ago. Trained as a registered nurse, Ashley has spent this past year homeschooling her three boys and loved learning along with them. She is also taking time to pursue her love of acting. Last year she performed in Centerstage Theater Company’s production of Chicago. She is making her Civic debut with this production. When she has some time, Ashley enjoys cooking, traveling, gardening and reading.

“Thank you to all my family and friends for your support and encourage-ment to pursue this opportunity. To John, thank you for being you--I couldn’t have done this show without your willingness to hold things down at home. I love you!”

Phillip Miller (Technical Director) has worked on every production we have staged since joining the Civic staff in 2000. Prior to his arrival at the Civic, Phillip served as the Assistant Technical Director at The Barn Thea-tre and as a draftsman for the Children’s Theatre Company and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Additionally, Phillip was the Technical Assistant at Western Michigan University, while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production.

Jaycee Myner (Dresser) is a Mom to six and Mimi to four! In her free

time she loves to paint and spend time with her family. In fact, Jaycee

started volunteering at the Civic, in part because of her daughter Chloe’s

involvement. Since working on her first show, Elf, the Musical, she has

also been part of the running crew for Born Yesterday, Race and The

Importance of Being Ernest.

Mary Teutsch (Sandrine/Shelly/Hope) is a familiar figure to Civic audi-ences. Mary will be remembered as Jean Louise Finch in To Kill A Mock-ingbird, Betty Haynes in White Christmas, Georgie in The Full Monty, and Genevieve in The Baker’s Wife. Mary considers Rosemary Clooney (Tenderly), Olive Ostrovsky (The 25

th Annual Putnam County Spelling

Bee), and Annie Oakley (Annie Get Your Gun) as her favorite roles. Originally from Richland, she is a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. Mary’s theatre experience began at Gull Lake High School and has continued on many stages in Kalamazoo, including Farmers Alley, The New Vic, Kindleberger Summer Festival, Whole Art Theatre. Mary is a

Referral Coordinator at Bronson Hospital and likes to spend her non-theatre time reading and traveling.

“Much love and thanks to my parents for always supporting me in all my endeavors.”

WHO’S WHO

Aaron Thiel (Assistant Stage Manager/Floor Manager), a student of Per-forming Arts at New York University, has lived in Kalamazoo for less than a year. Before moving here, Aaron was a stage management intern at The Goodman Theatre in Chicago where he was involved in the produc-tion of In The Sick Bay of the Santa Maria by Rajiv Joseph. He had be-gun his responsibilities as stage management intern for The Goodman’s production of Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel when the pandemic caused its cancellation. Originally from Mason, Michigan, Aaron’s interests in-clude writing, biking and exploring woodlands and meadows. He is the proud parent of two cats.

“Tremendous thanks to Emma for always supporting my artistic endeavors”

Kristin Tyrrell (Glory/Marvalyn/Deena/Rhonda) moved to Kalamazoo over 50 years ago from her native Chicago to join the Civic’s internship program and never left. Since then, Kris has performed in over 100 roles at virtually every theatre in Kalamazoo as well as serving in every possi-ble role on technical crews. Making what feels like the inevitable segue to directing, she has helmed productions for our Mainstage, Carver Center Studio and Parish Theatre, as well as for Whole Art Theatre, and API Theatre. Most recently seen in Ripcord and heard as Nancy in Ann, both in the Carver Center Studio, Kris hesitates to choose a favorite role. She has been featured in Arsenic and Old Lace twice, once as a senior in high

school and once as a genuine senior. Kris has also played both female roles in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in productions 20 years apart. Instrumental in establishing our Senior Class Readers’ Theatre, Kris has directed a number of productions for that program, including Morning’s At Seven, A Trip To Bountiful, and Harvey. She had just begun to direct an outstanding cast in August: Osage County when the quarantine closed theatres across the country. Kristin is the proud recipient of the Larkin Noble Award, Spirit of the Civic Award and Robert McKenna Award from the Community Theatre Association of Michigan

“Thank you to Kitty.”

Syd Walker (Camera Operator) hails from the Chicagoland area. Since re-locating to Kalamazoo in 2016, Syd has volunteered at the Civic and attended KVCC, studying Multi-Media Arts. In addition to working on our productions of Tick, Tick…Boom! and Elf, the Musical, they have also served as Lighting Chief for Addams Family, the Musical (which happens to be their favorite theatrical experience). A first year Lighting and Sound Intern, Syd also enjoys film, photography, camping and hiking.

WHO’S WHO

Theodore Wampuszyc (Peter/Steve/Daniel) is a recent grad of Western Michigan University where he performed his favorite role so far as Snap in Restoration Comedy. He played Sal Antonucci in WMU’s production of Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding in 2019. Also that year he performed in Our Town for Open House Theater and Snow White and Rose Red for All Ears Theater. Last year he played Amos in Queer Theater Kalamazoo’s production of Man and Moon. This is Theo’s first show at the Civic. Origi-nally from White Lake in southeastern Michigan, Theo plans to move to Chicago this summer with his cats, Feta and Macgyver. A man of many interests, Theo likes to spend time hiking, camping, traveling, reading and

writing fiction and poetry. He is a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, stand-up comedy, horror and coffee. His theatre experience has led to an interest in voice acting and podcasting. Check out Finn and Theo’s trans comedy talk show podcast “Petty Theft and Kindness (and other ways to get by)” available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and others. “

“All my love to the family members that are stuck with me and choose to be supportive and loving (Mom, Dad, and Veronica) as well as the ones who are loving and supportive and choose to be stuck with me (Finn).”

Maggie Zahrai (Adopt a Show Board Member) works part-time as prac-tice representative for Physical Therapy One. She was a co-chair of the Civic's The Art of Changing Lives Advancement Campaign and has served on several committees and as treasurer for the Civic Theatre board. Maggie is also proud to represent the Merze Tate Explorers as board VP and the Community Healing Center's Serve for Kids event in a fundraising capacity.

Ben Zylman (Interim Executive Director) is a highly regarded theatre professional, and he brings a wealth of experience to this assignment, which includes a 40-year association with the Civic and an extensive background in the for profit sector.

WHO’S WHO

OUR LEADERS AND STAFF 2020—2021

Board of Directors

Troy Cuvelier....................................President

Sidney Ellis...............................Vice President

Nakisha Gilliam.........................Assistant Vice

President

Art Nemitz.........................................Secretary

Krishna Polius...................Assistant Secretary

Jay D. Prince....................................Treasurer

Dannie Alexander...............................Member

Mike Higdon........................................Member

Zaf Khaja.............................................Member

Kathleen Weissert.....................Member

Maggie Zahrai............................Member

Laura Zervic...............................Member

Deborah Johnston....................Emeritus

Howard Kalleward....................Emeritus

Katie Miller................................Emeritus

Karen Tudor..............................Emeritus

Jack Wattles..............................Emeritus

Sally Williams............................Emeritus

Staff

Mike Artis.......................Director of Volunteers

Gloria Billingsley....Stage Management Intern

Darian Harvey..................Scenic Design Intern

Tony Humrichouser.................Artistic Director

Tina Higdon..................Development Specialist

Elaine Kauffman.................Costume Designer

David Kyhn.............................Scenic Designer

Sydney Lewis.................Box Office Associate/

Tessitura Systems Specialist

Jules Merillat......Lighting/Sound Design Intern

Delaney McKenzie...................Lighting/Sound

Designer

Benjamin McVay...........Costume Design

Intern

AnnMarie Miller......Director of Education

& Outreach

Phillip A. Miller...........Technical Director

Carl Roberts...........Custodial Supervisor

Rachel Tuba...........Scenic Design Intern

Syd Walker.......................Lighting/Sound

Design Intern

Faith Wicklund...............Interim Business

Manager

Ben Zylman...................Interim Executive

Director

TALENT AND TREASURE—Our Donors

FOUNDATIONS Albert & Geraldine Statler Fund Amazon Smile Foundation Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo The Burdick-Thorne Foundation Dominic & Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Eaton Corporation Matching Gifts Program Gary Sisters Foundation Harold & Grace Upjohn Foundation IBM International Foundation Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Marvin & Rosalie Okun Foundation Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs Mike & Sharon Seelye Family Foundation Naomi Stucki Civic Theatre Fund National Endowment for the Arts Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program John G. & Kathryn S. Polzin Fund for the Musical & Dramatic Arts Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund Sonja & Conrad Fischer Foundation Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Thomas & Brigitte Huff Family Foundation Timothy & Joy Light Fund

The following foundations, businesses and organizations, families and friends

have made contributions to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre between January 1,

2020 and April 22, 2021 unless otherwise noted.

If your name appears incorrectly or you’d like to add your name to the list, please call the Business

Office at 343-2280. Thank you for supporting Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Director ($5,000—$7,499)

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Community Foundation Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Assistant Director ($2,500—$4,999)

Miedema & Associates

Star ($1,000—$2499)

Anonymous Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C. Kalamazoo RESA Education for the Arts

Supporting Player ($500—$999)

Innovative Analytics Miller-Davis Foundation Anonymous

Chorus Member ($250—$499)

First National Bank of Michigan

Patron (up to $249)

Douglas & Son, Inc. Forensic Fluids Laboratories Harding’s Family Markets Sons of Norway - Askeladden Lodge Tibbitts & Associates, PLC

MEMORIALS The following Memorial contributions were received between January 1, 2020 and April 22, 2021.

In Memory Of: Coach George Acker

Nancy H. Acker

Jill Adamski

Anonymous

Ann Anderson

Jerry & Mary VanTassel

Eleanor Baum

Michele & James Marquardt

Andrew Charles

Anonymous

Sharron Cooley

Sharon & Evan Kokales

William A. Decker, M.D.

Greta L. Decker

Cheryl Derrick

Cecil & Jennifer Myers

Tucky Elliott

Sharon & Evan Kokales

Greg Greenman

Elvin East

Harold & Harriet

Jackson

Fred Jackson

Florence Hunt

Raymond Schincariol

Sallie Kittredge

Elizabeth Upjohn Mason

Elizabeth Klinker

Lori Mackie

Grant Luther

Marilyn Luther

Linda Mason

John L. Mason

Brian B. Menlen

Barb Menlen

Margaret Miller

Jim & Donna Menchinger

William Morris

Carol Morris

John Mulay

Janet Gover

Tony Humrichouser

Joshua & Pamela Weiner

Linda Nemitz

Sharron Fuller

Kay Lennon

Linda Stieve & Dan Coyne

Olin & Muriel Prather

Thomas & Brigitte Huff

Family Foundation

Hy & Esther Price

Lou Price & Kim Boysen

Nancy Sage

‘My BELOVED Wife, Nancy’

John H. Sage

Dorothy M. Shannon

Linda S. Mosher

Cynthia Stech

Geraldine Dallas

Preston & Staci Stech

Frank Szopo III

Shirley Wise-Szopo

Geraldine Valella

Vito Valella

HONORS The following Honoree contributions were received between January 1, 2020 and April 22, 2021.

INDIVIDUALS

Lyn Albert Anonymous

In honor of those who dedicate their lives to theater and the arts Gari Voss

Jim Carver Anonymous Rich & Cathie Weir

Stephen & Cynthia Charnley Iain Charnley

Lesa Dencklau Mandy De Boer

Jill Dustin Richard Mahaney

Corinne Gahan Beverly J. Gahan William & Rose Mary Glass

Mike Helms Anonymous Rich & Cathie Weir

Peggy Liss Anonymous

Anne May Erin C. Moore

Barbara Moelaart Robert & Christina Griffin

Laurie Nic Kara Nic & Nate Bussiere

Carrie Phillips Anonymous

Margaret “Peg” Small Helen Osterwald

Celeste Statler Chip Knappen Jack & Marian Wattles Catherine W. Perry

Kathleen Weissert Kevin & Ginnie Doerfler

Ben Zylman Anonymous Doug & Joan McFarlen Anonymous Dar & Mary Wellington

In Honor Of:

Angel

($10,000 & up)

Arnie and Debby Johnston Anonymous

Benefactor ($7,500-$9,999)

The Polzin Family Fund

Producer ($5000 - $7499)

Larry & Shannon Bell Preston S & Barbara J Parish Foundation John G. & Kathryn S. Polzin Fund for the Musical & Dramatic Arts Jack & Marian Wattles

Director ($2500 - $4999)

Anonymous Naomi Stucki Civic Theatre Fund Timothy & Joy Light Fund Tyler Little Family Foundation Eugene Wu

Assistant Director

($1000 - $2499)

Marion & Saul Amdursky Jerry & Cathy Ditto Dominic & Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts Sonja & Conrad Fischer Foundation Joe & Sandra Gagie Alfred Garcia & Sandra Edwards Thomas & Brigitte Huff Family Foundation

Sylvia Laraway Michele & James Marquardt Benjamin Maxey and Sandra Sims Art Nemitz Caroline E. Robbins Mike & Sharon Seelye Family Foundation Daniel & Jacqueline Skarritt Margaret Small Albert & Geraldine Statler Fund The VanDeVelde Family Elizabeth Burns & Roger Zinser

Star ($500 - $999)

Doug & Sheila Baiers Anonymous Beverly & Geoffrey Grambau Michael & Christina Higdon Chip Knappen Andrew Knibloe John L. Mason Anonymous Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund Ralph Pernice & Nancy Englander Howard & Georgia Potrude Anonymous Reed & Dawn Shilts John and Raeanne Soule Elizabeth Upjohn Mason Gari Voss Ken & Jill Weyenberg D. Terry & Sharon Williams James B. and Maggie Woodruff Eric & Maggie Zahrai

Supporting Player ($250 - $499)

E. Akehurst Nancy J. Asche Richard & Barbara Baker Jim & Marilyn Barney Richard & Beth Beam Jason & Janine Byler Stacy & Roger Caudill Nancy Ford Charles Gary Chartrand Geoffrey & Linda Clapp Anonymous Drs. Matthew & Caroline Daly Elizabeth K. Dapson Jim Escamilla & Brenda Longman Jim & Joy Gardner Jack & Maureen Godfrey Janet Gover Anonymous LaVerne & Darlene Hoag Jim & Mary Jasiak Pauline J. Keiser Greg & Mary Klenow Michael Krischer & Janet Heller Gail Ledbetter Kay Lennon Barb Menlen Linda & Joseph Mills Helen Osterwald Ken Penn & Pam Shebest Jay & Dana Prince Karl Sandelin Celeste & Fred Statler Preston & Staci Stech Linda Stieve & Dan Coyne Anonymous Anonymous Joshua & Pamela Weiner Jerry & Mary Zwart

INDIVIDUALS

Chorus Member

($100 - $249)

Nancy H. Acker Dannie & Kimberly Alexander Hannah Apps Anonymous Matt & Jane Banner Anonymous James & Donna Bishop Karen Bowman Kathy Breyfogle Alison Bryant Rosemary Candelario Carol & Dennis Chandler Iain Charnley Patti Chen Kristen Chesak & Janine Chesak-Black Frank & Shirley Cody Amber & Troy Cuvelier Sue Danielson Bobbe Luce Gary & Ruth Ann Dare Shelly & Dave Dart Mandy De Boer Greta L. Decker Joe & Julie Dill Kevin & Ginnie Doerfler Dick & Ruth Durian Nikki & Dave Elrod Sally & Sue Esman Jenny Evans The Fagan Family Greg & Ann Feldmeier Jim & Breann Feltch Shon & Sam Field Marianne Loso & the students of Woodland Elementary School Mary Lou Fleckenstein David Fletcher Elaine Fluck Coral J. Fry & Frederick Pattee Sue & Wayland Gardner Jim Gluys Ronald & Carol Grant Cara Gribb Sue Grossman The Grow Family Carol Haenicke Kay & Bill Hanson Linda J. & Jeffrey L. Havens Anonymous Ed & Ginnie Hessler Jeffrey & Chanda Hillman Shawn Hinga Carol Hodges Dr. Alan J. & Mrs. Kristin H. Hovestadt Connie & Fred Hubbell Frank Hui & Janet Modderman-Hui David Jackson & Margaret McAllister Judy Jolliffe Patrick Jouppi Jon & Kitty Kachniewicz

Thomas Kasdorf Elaine Kauffman Joseph Keithley Thomas B. & Celine Keizer Nick & Linda Kekic Anonymous Joan Khaled Tim & Amy Kilmartin Sandra Kirk Peter Kobrak Ken & Roberta Krieger Dick & Amy Kruller Susan K. Kurtz Anonymous Eric & Charlene Longman Marilyn Luther Paul & Bonnie MacGrayne Lori Mackie Dean Marks Anne May Prudence McCabe Doug & Joan McFarlen Anonymous Gary & Dara McLeod Barb & Fred Miller Larry & Karen Moening Erin C. Moore Anonymous The Morris Family Linda S. Mosher Anonymous Ronald Nortier Donna Oberhill Charles Olsen Pat & John O'Toole David and Carol Overton Patricia Palmer Don & Ann Parfet David & Jane Pearson Catherine W. Perry Julie & Robert Peterson Barb Pietrangelo Lou Price & Kim Boysen Barbara Ann Page & Roger Prior Patricia Puia Mary Purchase Anonymous Mary Redmon Beverly Riley Keith & Ardath Robertson Dorothy Robinett Drs. Cynthia & Gary Ruoff Anonymous John H. Sage Mike C. Salerno Ron & Linda Santoro Raymond Schincariol Marilyn Breu & John R. Schumacher Matt, Jane, & Trevor Schuster Roy Secor David Senecal Pat Shiley Patricia Jean Shirley Helayne Smith Mr. Martin Stafford and Ms. Bobbie

Hutchison William & Carol Strebel Rev. Dr. Bob & Patricia Terwilliger Anonymous Kristin Tyrrell Evert Vandeworp & Lisa Brunke Jim VanSweden Mr. & Mrs. James L. Vogt Duane & Vicki Warner Adam & Allison Weiner Rich & Cathie Weir Ms. Nancy Kay Owens Ph.D. Anonymous Elaine M. Williams Gary & Donna Willoughby Shirley Wise-Szopo Miriam Downey & Thell Woods Christopher & Laura Zervic Ben Zylman Patron ($1 - $99) Melinda Abernethy Chris Abid Mary Ellen Agar Joseph Sablan & Richard Aldrich Paula Allred Elizabeth Amaya Tandra Amos Jerome P. & Kathleen G. Amrhein Anonymous Steve Antoniotti Mike Artis Brittany Austin Lawrie Austin Rob and Tammy Sue Bailey Kristine Baker Ayrica Bakri Harold Ballen Barb Barber Cynthia Barres Erica Barrett Dave & Donna Barry Timothy Bartik Kim Beachy Donna Beals Sue Beck Lanson Becker Anonymous Robert & Janet Benson James Benton Laura Betinis Healy Anna Bierlein and Diane Koning Gary & Sheila Bigelow Cathy Biggs Nicole Birko Nicholas Blevins Polly Blowers Michael & Sarah Blum Mary Boling Sandra Bonine Ronald Bouwense

Continued on next page

INDIVIDUALS

Patron

($1 - $99)

Susan Boyce Kim Boysen Meredith Bradford Bernadette Braganini Bill & Judy Brewer William & Ruth Breyfogle Marjorie Brinkman Alissa Britigan Lori Brooks Rena Brooks Esther Brower Kristin Brown Ann Buchanan Logan Bullard Mike Bultema Braden Bush Josh Buysse Carly Buzz Tana Calkins Katie Call Denise Calvert Lynn Campbell Susan Carter Virginia & Phillip Caruso Stephen Carver Joe Cekola Amber Chambers Anita Charochak Amanda Cherian Frank Clark Paul & Aedin Clements Curtis A. Cleveland Dr. William & Kathy Cobern Blake and Sandra Cochrane Susan Coker Mr. & Mrs. Louis Coleman TerriLee Coleman Ashley Collia Ryan & Nicole Colosky Jennifer Combes Pete & Nita Comensoli Ruth Connaughty Zack Conrad & Laurel Jordan Bonnie Conway Barbara Cooke Cully Cooper John & Barbara Cooperider John & Ruth Corrie Janine Cotugno Amy Courter Chuck & Helen Coverdale Jennifer Coyle Gary & Jan Cramer Susan Craw Steve Crawford Steve & Deb Cronkite Jeffery & Jennifer Crouse James & Susan Crowell Sandra Curtis Geraldine Dallas Shy & Moran Dan Dianne L. Daniel Heather Dannison

Steven Dastoli Cea Davis Christopher Davis Julie Davis Liza Davis Shawn & Julie Davis John P. DeGoede, III David Delgado Karen Demars Nanette DeMott Lesa Dencklau Randy & Gloria Dennis Cynthia DeRyke Travis Devlin Dianne DeYoung T. Diamond & J. Meyle Janet Diewald Keith Diller Jill Dustin Elvin East Dawn & Morry Edwards Dixie Edwards and Ronald Dundon The Eiler Family Andrea Elliott Katharina Elliott Kim Elliot Lois E. Ellis April Endres Douglas & Susan Eplee Holly Evans Lawrence Evans Caitlin Eyvaz Dorothy Fancher Loretta Farrell Tanya Feight Mark & Renae Feldpausch Ann Fergemann Stephen & Connie Ferguson Breanna Finnerty Jessica Firth Elaine Fluck Diane Foghino Emily Freed & Brad Hershbein Jennifer Friedrich Sarah Frink Todd & Deborah Fritz Sharron Fuller Aaron & Katherine Furman Hannah Gagie Beverly Gahan Kellie Garcia Lydia Garcia Jordyn Gaunt James Geary Jan Gerhart Kristin Gibson Lee Gilbert Stephanie Gillespie Erin Girdler William & Rose Mary Glass Anonymous Brian Gogan Nancy & Charles Goodrich David Goodyear Jerry & Jennifer Gormley Kevin Gray Michelle Gray

Sherry Greene Danielle Greer Robert & Christina Griffin Ray & Mary Ann Grohowski Jennifer Grunder Amy Gulaszewski Heather Haas Susan Hall Ron & Molly Hamilton Deborah & Kevin Hanley Tobi Hanna-Davies Susan Hanselman Jennifer Hardy-Tindle Wayne & Julie Harpenau Amanda Harrington Tasha Harrison Nathan Hawthorne Christina Hayes Anonymous Diane & Jay Heckler Rock & Carol Heller Julie Helmer Erin Henn Dean & Vicki Hermann Brittany Hetrick Anonymous Carol Hodges Matthew Hoge Lisa Hojnacki Dennis & Susan Hollar Ron & Nancy Honeysett Marty Hoover Mychelle Hopkins Tony Humrichouser Cindy Hunt Sharon Hunter Peggi Iebba Lou Irwin, Jr. Fred Jackson Howard & Joyce James Jerre Locke James Randy & Kristy James Martin Janssen Jennifer Jaques Anonymous Sarah Jennings Mitchell & Vicki Joffe Amy Jones Kathryn Jones William Jones David & Tina Jordan Melanie Joseph Rachel Kacos Ben Kahler Wilma Kahn & Phil Horwich Salina Kalnins Roxolana M. Karanec USAF, Ret. Amelia Katanski Sarah Kelsey Eric & Betsy Kent Irene C. Kent Linda M. Kerr Zaf & Barbara Khaja Christine Kiel

Continued on next page

INDIVIDUALS

Patron

($1 - $99) Mike & Deb Killarney Denene & Jeremy Koch Sharon & Evan Kokales Pita Korabik Micki Kordella Dixie Kovach Dale & Merle Kreh Tim & Robin Kueppers LaDuke Family Thomas Lambert Brooke LaRoy Beth Kachniewicz Donald & Ruth Layne Patricia Lemanski The Lewis Family Alvera Lewis & John Banner Linda Leyanna Tetiana Lilly Cheryl Lindhurst Beth Lindsay Trevor Lindsey Ashleigh Lipes & Allison Feathers Anonymous James & Judy Ludens Shelly Macdonald Bette MacKenzie Richard C. Mahaney Katrina Maher David Mahon Diane Marcial Kailene Marculis June & Edgar Marlett Dale Martin Kelli Martin Ginger Martin-Foster Denny & Sherry Mattingly Anonymous Kim McCool Bill McElhone & Leona Gould- McElhone Rob & Deborah McFarlan Kathleen McGoff Dorothy McIntyre Joyce McNally Kelly McVerry Erica Mead Jim & Donna Menchinger Ralph & Jeanette Meyer Katerina I. Mikhailova AnnMarie Miller Mark & Sheryl Miller Mary Miller Melissa Miller Nancy Miller Phillip Miller Nancy Minar Preston Misner Paul & Rita Mitchell William Moeser Erin C. Moore Joan Moore Robert & Christy Moore Ron & Joyce Moore Rev. Mary Elizabeth Moran Cross Carol Morris

Travis & Kara Morse Maggie Mosby Lori Mosier Christine Moskalik Bob & Cecilia Mosley Anonymous Cecil & Jennifer Myers Anonymous Elle Nendorf Lisa Newman Debra Newsome Vickie Newton Kara Nic & Nate Bussiere Jason & Cecily Nicolai Teri & Adam Noaeill Nancy Nord Margaret Norman Linda Oakley Emilia O'Brien Donald O'Connell Mary Beth O’Connell Thomas & Charissa Oliphant Jehan Olweean Joel & Florence Orosz Anna Osantowski Mary F. Oudsema Chris & Carrie Palmer Marion Palmer Richard Palmer Ms. Shirley Palmer Richard and Christine Peavler Dale & Kathy Peerbolte Michael & Frances Peikert Lee Penyak Nicole Pfennig Patricia Pierce Natalia Pinto Kristine Pioch Steve & Frances Piorkowski Tom & Mary Platte The Poerhouse Rachel Polinski Jessica Ponton Charles Pratscher David & Evelyn Prentice Ruth Anne Prentice Christine Prouty Anonymous Tim & Sally Putney Karen Rafter Paul Rafter Chadwick Rasmussen Sandi Rasnake Dr. Carl Ratner Barbara Ray Robert & Margo Rebar Mark & Jill Reid Nicole Reid Alyson Rembowicz Laura Rice Hazel Richardson Rick & Carol Riddle-Wallus Dionna Roberts Barbara Rockey Sue & Steve Rodia Jennifer Roelof Elizabeth Roelofs

Judi Rohl Larry & Joan Romyak Michele Rossio Pierce Rouse Christopher Roussi Dan & Marin Rozmys Erin Rumery Paul Russell & LaRue Clark Russell Joan Sargent Aaron Sauter Hailey Schalk Lisa & Edward Schering Janette Schoenherr Melony Scholte Paul & Donna Schonveld Anonymous Theresa Schwartz Hilary Selznick Liz Semaan Katrina Shepherd Ilene Sherburn Donald Simpson Star Simpson-Mueller Thomas A. Slack & Maura A. Fichter Kathleen Slawson Gretchen Slenk Cheryl Smith Heidi Smith Jim & Joanne Smith David Snyder Krista Soderholm Mary Staley Sean Stallworth Ross & Norma Stancati Joy Stefanaski Jochanan & Mabel Stenesh Chesterine Sterner Courtney Stewart Nancy Stewart Cassi Stiel Donna Stoker Penny Strong Alex Taylor Scott Taylor & Jacquelyn McShulskis Linda Teare Sandra Terza Michael Terzino Paul & Amy Terzino John & Charlotte Tetzlaff Dave Thomas Dan & Shirley Thompson Angela Thompson-Peterson Rita Tillett Mila Todd Scott & Patrice Tompkins Crystal Trevino Jenny Trout Jodi Tsapyak Katie Tustin Vito Valella Tony & Connie Van Es Anonymous Jon & Joyce Vander Bee Herman Vanders Continued on next page

INDIVIDUALS

Patron

($1 - $99) Jerry & Mary Van Tassel Diane Vasold-Trupiano Celeste Vogan Matthew & Monica Wall Joe & Leah Walters The Waltz Family Ray & Becky Ware Verne & Pam Waterman Dennis & Jan Watson Jody Watts Jadon & Karissa Weber Kathleen & David J. Weissert Mary Weitekamp Dar & Mary Wellington Eric Westmoreland Jan & Dave Wilder Lori Wilgenhof Elaine Williams Yulia Willoughby Elizabeth Wilson Wendy Woods Vicki Wright Nicholas Yelaca Paul & Julie Yelsma Lisa & Daniel Youngs Morgan Zaytseva Lawrence & Emily Zemlick

GIFTS in KIND The following in-kind contributions were received between January 1, 2020 and April 22, 2021.

MATCHING GIFTS

The following individuals secured a matching gift from their employer between January 1, 2020 and April 22, 2021.

David Fletcher James M. Laurain III & Rebekah Laurain Bill Maskill

Jerry & Cathy Ditto James Gardner James Gluys Linda & Jeff Havens Anonymous Wayne & Julie Harpenau Benjamin Maxey Dale Peerbolte Thomas Platte Howard & Georgia Potrude Pat Shiley