Streaming on Demand April 2 - 18

Adapted and Directed by Tony Humrichouser

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

TONY

HUMRICHOUSER

Artistic Director

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 The Stuff that Dreams are Made On The Tempest was first performed before King James on “Hallowmas night”, November 1, 1611 at the newly established Blackfriars Hall in London. It was rumored and quickly confirmed that this monumental event was to be the final work presented by William Shakespeare. The reason for Shakespeare’s early retirement is one of the many mysteries surrounding his life. Perhaps as early as 1610 and certainly no later than 1612, at a time when he was still at the height of his popularity and still in apparent good health. Shakespeare announces his departure from his life in the theatre via Prospero at the end of The Tempest. The character walks on stage alone after the final curtain has fallen and announces that he has relinquished his powers. The fact that a character directly addresses the audience, breaking the spell that had sustained the viewer's suspension of disbelief, is seen by dramaturgs as the playwright himself appearing in Prospero's persona and taking his final bow: And my ending is despair, Unless I be reliev'd by prayer, Which pierces so, that it assaults Mercy itself, and frees all faults. As you from crimes would pardon'd be, Let your indulgence set me free. Desiring a peaceful life, Shakespeare turned his back on the tempestuous world of the theatre. He returned to his home and family in Warwickshire and disappeared into the sunset of his own life. As he bid farewell to London and the stage, taking his final bow, he speaks his last words to posterity in the last words of his last play. Fittingly, they were a request for prayers. The entire Kalamazoo Civic Company has enjoyed working on this new, innovative and fresh interpretation of The Tempest. At a time in our history when it feels as if the entire world is "tempest-tossed," it has been a joy to have landed and found our footing in the theatre. Coming together virtually, working side by side and creating this magical world collectively seems a befitting tribute to William Shakespeare's final magnum opus.

 

Director: Tony Humrichouser

Lighting Designer/Co-Producer: Jules Merillat

Sound Designer/Co-Producer: Delaney McKenzie

Scenic Designer: David Kyhn

Props Designer: Rachel Tuba

Costumes/Hair/Makeup Designer: Elaine Kauffman

Technical Director: Phillip A. Miller

Stage Manager: Mike Artis

SETTING: A magical island

CAST

Prospero......................................................................................................Arnold Johnston

Miranda.........................................................................................................Amanda Dickey*

Ariel...................................................................................................................Ishwari Bhatt*

Caliban/Juno......................................................................................................Cully Cooper

Alonso....................................................................................................Jonathan Talmadge*

Ferdinand...........................................................................................................Jacob Miller*

Gonzalo.................................................................................................................Jacob Zech

Sebastian............................................................................................................Merek Alam*

Antonio.......................................................................................................Michael Pacholski

Stephano......................................................................................................Kate Mikhailova*

Trinculo…………………………………….…………..………………….……Chrissy Westbury*

Master/Francisco/Ceres…………………………………….…………………...…….Kevin Hopp

Boatswain/Iris/Spirit…………………………………,,,……………………...………..Micah Sage

*Denotes a Main Stage debut

The Tempest By William Shakespeare

PRODUCTON STAFF & CREW

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

Assistant Stage Managers………….………...Gloria Billingsley and Kristin Tyrrell

Assistant Sound Designer…………………………….….….……….……...Syd Walker

Editor……………………………………………………………...…..Delaney McKenzie

Playback Operator……………………………………………………………Syd Walker

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

Props Technician………………………..…………..Rachel Tuba and Darian Harvey

Graphics Designer………………...………………………………………….David Kyhn

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

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

Jeanne and Glen Scofield

Libbey Meuth

Sarah Maurer

Kristin Tyrrell

Marge Veenkant

COMING THIS APRIL AND MAY:

Merek Alam (Sebastian) is a newcomer to Kalamazoo and to the Kala-mazoo Civic Theatre but not to performing. He has many credits from his alma mater, Alma College, where he appeared as Marcellus Washburn in The Music Man, Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing, VP Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Henry Tilney in Northanger Ab-bey, and Lenny in Rumors. His favorite role to date was Dr. Seward in Dracula. Originally from Davison, Michigan, Merek is interested in films and music.

“Special thanks to Shaylee, for being the reason I’m in Kalamazoo to begin with.

Mike Artis (Stage Manager) has served as the Civic’s Production Stage Manager for 15 years. Some of Mike’s favorite stage management as-signments include Matilda, the Musical!. West Side Story, The Will Rog-ers Follies, Mame, Gypsy, Les Misérables, Guys and Dolls and Of Mice and Men. An accomplished performer, Mike has appeared in our produc-tions 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.”

Ishwari Bhatt (Ariel) has previously performed in productions at her school where she is currently an eighth grader. Among her favorite roles was Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. Proficient at virtual productions, Ishwari appeared in the Civic’s productions of The Lunch Labyrinth and The Boy Who Cried Dragons in the Fall of 2020. Ishwari has expanded her theatre world with interests in dance, music and history.

Gloria Billingsley (Assistant Stage Manager) recently moved to Kalama-zoo to accept a position as our Stage Management Intern. Her previous Civic credits include assistant stage managing The Importance of Being Earnest as well as stage managing some of our fall CYT productions. A Shakespeare enthusiast, she has stage managed Hamlet, Othello (twice!) and As You Like It. 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

Cully Cooper (Caliban), a native of Kalamazoo, is a senior at Gull Lake High School where he has performed in productions of the Gull Lake Per-forming Arts Company where his roles have ranged from Sheridan White-side in The Man Who Came To Dinner to Long John Silver in Treasure Island. Three summers in a row, he appeared in the productions of Shakespeare’s plays with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s Academy of Theatre Arts, performing in parks throughout the Kalamazoo/Portage ar-ea. This will be his second time playing Caliban in The Tempest. Cully has played Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the New Vic Theatre

and has performed on the Civic’s stages in MacBeth and as Provelony in Psycho Beach Party, his favorite role to date. Cully would like to say thank you to his family and especially his grandparents. He is proud to carry on the theatrical tradition of his grandfathers.

Amanda Dickey (Miranda) is a life-long resident of Kalamazoo and is making her acting debut in this production of The Tempest. When she is not rehearsing, Amanda might be found singing or studying foreign lan-guages or at work, as a Supervising Agent at Liberty National.

“Thanks to my family for their love and support, and to Micah Sage, with-out him I never would have auditioned!”

Nikki Gilliam (Adopt a Show Board Member) holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wright State University. After 12+ years as a marketing pro-fessional, she followed her passion and currently works as a Realtor, with Jaqua Realtors. Nikki comes to the Civic Board of Directors with a genu-ine interest in becoming more involved in Kalamazoo's theater community and learning all that it has to offer. She is passionate about all the arts, and writing is a favorite hobby.

 

Kevin Hopp (Master/ Francisco/ Ceres) started in theatre in high school. Fast forward to 2016 where he auditioned and got the role of Professor Callahan in Legally Blond the Musical at the KMC Onstage community theatre in Germany. Kevin is now continuing to pursue his passion for the-atre at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre where he has appeared in War Paint and Elf, the Musical. He hopes to make the Civic his new theatre home with many more shows to come. In addition to theatre, Kevin is interested in exploring new places, watching good movies and signing. Originally from Troy, MI, Kevin works as Lead Field Engineer for StructureTec.

“I would like to thank my wife Melinda, and daughter Jade for all their love and support in my theatre career.”

WHO’S WHO

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.

Arnold Johnston (Prospero), a native of Scotland, now lives in Kalama-zoo and South Haven, Michigan. A long-time faculty member in and co-founder of the creative writing program at Western Michigan University, as well as founder of its playwriting program, he was chair of the English Department from 1997-2007. His plays, and others written in collabora-tion with his wife, Deborah Ann Percy, have received over 100 produc-tions and over 80 readings, as well as numerous awards and publications across the country. His poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and translations have appeared widely in literary journals.

Arnie is an accomplished actor-singer, having performed over 100 roles on stage, screen, and radio, as well as many concerts; he has also conducted individual dialect coaching and group workshops in a range of accents. Among his favorite roles are King Lear, Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Hook in Peter Pan, the title character in Butley, Scrooge in A Christ-mas Carol, George Hay in Moon Over Buffalo, Charlie Now in Da, Drumm in A Life, Henry in The Lion in Winter, and Moss in Glengarry Glen Ross. On his 1997 compact disc record-ing Jacques Brel: I’m Here! (Western Michigan University) he performs his own translations of songs by the noted Belgian singer-songwriter. The revue built around those new transla-tions received its premiere at WMU’s Theatre Dept. and has been produced professionally.

A 1986 recipient of Kalamazoo's Community Medal of Arts, Arnie is a member of the Dram-atists Guild, the Playwrights' Center, the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and the American Literary Translators Association. He has been a resident playwright with both the Off-Off Broadway theatre company AAI Productions and Kalamazoo's Actors and Playwrights Initia-tive (API) and an Artistic Associate with Chicago's Theo Ubique Theatre Company. Since 2003 twenty-five of his and Deborah's radio dramas have been broadcast on WMUK-FM as part of the Kalamazoo Arts Council's All Ears Theatre series.

Their Radiation: 33 Days of Waiting, a long one-act focusing on cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment, received staged readings in October 2014 at Farmer's Alley Theatre under the sponsorship of the West Michigan Cancer Center, and was staged at Carver Studio Theatre in October 2017 as part of the Kalamazoo Civic's season.

“Thanks to the Kalamazoo Civic for helping to shape my career as both writer and performer; and, as always, thanks to Debby for being there every day.”

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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.

David Kyhn (Scenic Designer) is celebrating his 21st season as Resident Scenic Designer at the Civic. During his tenure, David has personally de-signed over 100 sets and served as an inspiring mentor to many young artists as they participated in our Internship Program. David and his fami-ly (many of whom you may have met at volunteer scenery paint calls) live in downtown Kalamazoo. When not at the theatre, David enjoys oil paint-ing; 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 (Sound Designer, Co-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 Nominee, she holds a BS in Theatre: Design and Technology from Missouri State Uni-versity and a MFA in Theatre from Southern Illinois University, where she specialized in Lighting Design. Delaney has worked professionally with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Endstation Theatre Compa-ny, 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 Minne-sota, 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 encom-passing.

WHO’S WHO

Jules Merillat (Lighting Designer, Co-Producer) is proud to be joining the Civic staff as a Lighting Intern. She received her BA in Theatre and Dance from The College of Wooster. Jules lists drawing and playing 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.

Kate Mikhailova (Stephano) gets the award for farthest traveled to be in this production of The Tempest at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. She hails from Minsk, Belarus where she studied in Physics and played in Youth Theatre. Kate has had a varied career path, beginning with a Bach-elor's degree in Physics with an emphasis in Optics and Spectrosco-py. Then she became a TV news anchor in her native Belarus, leaving that career under pressure from the government of President Lukashenko. While teaching drama and musical theatre at her daughter's high school, Kate became an Interior Designer, a job she continued after moving to the United States. While she is making her Civic debut as

Stephano, Kate’s favorite theatre role so far is Donna in Mamma Mia at What A Do Theatre. Singing and dancing are among her many interests, which also include reading, movies and traveling, especially with her three children.

“There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”---Amanda Gorman

Jacob Miller (Ferdinand) is making his Civic debut in the role of Ferdinand but not his theatrical debut. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, Jacob performed many roles in the GVSU theatre, including Christy Ma-hon in Playboy of the Western World, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, Herr Schultz in Cabaret, and Duncan/Macduff in Macbeth. His favorite role was Vincent Cradeau in No Exit. Lo-cally Jacob, who hails from Vicksburg, played Ed in You Can’t Take It With You at the Three Rivers Community Players.

Phillip A. 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 Theatre 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.

WHO’S WHO

Michael Pacholski (Antonio) graduated from WMU as a Musical Theatre Performance major in 2018. Since then he has performed regionally in roles as varied as Ms. Trunchbull in Matilda at the Riverbank Theatre, Alf in Peter and the Starcatcher at Wagon Wheel Theatre and Leon Czolgosz in Assassins for the Flint Repertory Theatre. His favorite role to date was Smudge in Forever Plaid at the New River Valley Regional Theatre. Previously on the Civic stage, Michael appeared in Evita. Originally from Sterling Heights, Michael is into Dungeons and Dragons and writing

music. He is also a tap dancer.

“I would like to thank Tony for casting me in this incredible piece of theatre and my family for their constant love and support.”

Krishna Polius (Adopt a Show Board Member) is employed with Foren-sic Fluids Laboratories, where she works as a Certifying Scientist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Master of Science in Chemistry and is working toward her PhD in Geochemistry (expected in June 2019.) Self-motivated and adaptable, Krishna has earned the AGEP Michigan Fellowship Award and the KCP Dissertation Completion Award. She is also a very competitive tennis player!

Micah Sage (Boatswain/Iris/Spirit) is a product of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s Junior Civic program, having appeared in The Cat In The Hat, James and the Giant Peach, Home on the Mornin’ Train, Lyle the Croco-dile and Willie Wonka on the Civic’s stages. He also has appeared in pro-ductions for the Kindleberger and in A Christmas Carol at the New Vic Theatre. His favorite role to date is Irving in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow which premiered at the Civic. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Micah now works as an IT specialist. When he is not performing, Micah is interested in soccer and rock climbing.

Jonathan Talmadge (Alonso) is the Artistic Director of the Opening Act Theatre Company where he writes and directs musical theatre for children. With many credits in his native California, Jonathan splits his performing time between musicals and Shakespeare in roles as varied as Bobby in Company, Nanki-Poo in The Mikado, Quixote in Man of La Mancha and Harold Hill in The Music Man. In Shakespeare’s works, Jonathan has performed Titus Andronicus, Octavius Caesar in Antony and Cleopatra, Gremio in The Taming Of The Shrew and Antipholus of Syracuse in The Comedy Of Errors. His favorite role to date is Cyrano in Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. He likes cooking and craft beer.

“Love to Angela ‘Sweet like candy to my soul.’”

WHO’S WHO

Rachel Tuba (Props Designer) is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where they studied entertainment design and technology as well as studio art. Originally from Farmington, Michigan, they recently moved to Kalamazoo to accept a Scenic Design internship at the Civic. Rachel’s professional experience includes an internship at Mason Street Warehouse and as a Projection Designer for the Williamston Theatre. In addition to playing table games and studying art history, Rachel enjoys making soap and printmaking.

Kristin Tyrrell (Assistant Stage Manager) 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 virtual-ly every theatre in Kalamazoo as well as serving in every possible 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 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 the Civic’s 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 McNamara Award from the Community Theatre Association of Michigan.

Syd Walker (Assistant Sound Designer/Playback 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

Chrissy Westbury (Trinculo) is the Associate Pastor of the First Presbyter-ian Church in Kalamazoo, which means she has the shortest distance to travel to join the Civic family. In fact, her office window looks out onto the East wall of the theatre. Chrissy has a wide range of theatrical experience at many theatres throughout Michigan. Among her credits are Move Over Mrs. Markham and Run For Your Wife in Bay City, and Urinetown: The Mu-sical and On The Verge (her favorite role to date) in Midland. While in Mid-land, Chrissy appeared in a production of The Tempest where she played both Trinculo and Stephano (Stephano was a puppet). Locally Chrissy was seen in the Center Stage Theatre’s production of Chicago. This is her first

role at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. At home with her family, Chrissy enjoys baking, reading and watching movies.

“Thanks to my family and to my church family for supporting my need to do this crazy theatre thing!”

Jacob Zech (Gonzalo) is originally from Hastings, having moved to Kala-mazoo a little over a year ago, and is “so happy to be here.” Jacob has worked with The New Vic in Kalamazoo as well as Thornapple Players in Hastings. He has participated in a number of productions including Pride & Prejudice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, It's a Wonderful Life, Moon Over Buffalo, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and in 2018 he was Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, one of his favorite roles. He also enjoyed playing Yo-Yo in the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s production of Psycho Beach Party.

“Thanks to my family and friends for their continuous support and a special thanks to Lydia for making the hardships of the past year more bearable. You mean the world to me!”

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...........Business Manager

Elaine Williams............Executive Advisor

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

TALENT AND TREASURE—Our Donors

FOUNDATIONS Albert & Geraldine Statler Fund Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo The Burdick-Thorne Foundation Dominic & Barbara Court Family Fund for Dra-matic Arts Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Eaton Corporation Charitable Fund Gary Sisters Foundation Harold & Grace Upjohn 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 Musi-cal & 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 Tyler Little Family Foundation

The following foundations, businesses and organizations, families and friends have made contributions to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre between January 1, 2020 and February 19, 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 Angel ($15,000 and up) Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Marvin & Rosalie Okun Foundation Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs National Endowment for the Arts Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation

Benefactor ($10,000—$14,999) Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Harold & Grace Upjohn Foundation

Director ($5,000—$7,499) Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Community Foundation Michigan Economic Development Corporation Assistant Director ($2,500—$4,999) The Burdick-Thorne Foundation Gary Sisters Foundation Miedema & Associates

Star ($1,000—$2499) Anonymous Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C. Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program

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. Eaton Corporation Matching Gifts Program Forensic Fluids Laboratories Hardings Market West Inc. Sons of Norway - Askeladden Lodge Tibbitts & Associates, PLC T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving

MEMORIALS The following Memorial contributions were received between January 1, 2020 and February 19, 2021.

In Memory Of: Florence Hunt Raymond Schincariol 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 Sallie Kittredge Elizabeth Upjohn Mason 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

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 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) Anonymous 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)

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

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 Arnie & Debby Johnston Chip Knappen John L. Mason Anonymous Richard N. Percy Memorial Fund Ralph Pernice & Nancy Englander Anonymous Elizabeth Upjohn Mason Gari Voss Ken & Jill Weyenberg D. Terry & Sharon Williams Eric & Maggie Zahrai Supporting Player ($250 - $499)

E. Akehurst Nancy J. Asche Richard & Barbara Baker

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