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e are really pleased to be kicking off our 84th Season with one of Broadway’s most fun-filled musicals! College sweetheart

and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. Sowhen her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle putsdown the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard LawSchool! Based on the hit movie of the samename starring Reese Witherspoon, LegallyBlonde, the Musical is an award-winningBroadway sensation. This all singing, all dancing,feel-good musical comedy will be the highlightof your school year. Legally Blonde, the Musicalwill take you from the social whirl of Californiacampus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice withmusical theatre’s brightest new heroine(and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). Theverdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!

Under the leadership of Director/Choreographer, Scott Calcagno andMusical Director, Dr. Patrick Coyle thetalented cast features Civic veterans PedroHogan (White Christmas, All Shook Up),Allison Hunt (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), AtisKleinbergs (Cyrano, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels),Adam Jeffrey Pasen (Tartuffe, The DrowsyChaperone), Kris Allemang Stahl (TheWizard of Oz, 42nd Street), Elizabeth Stone(Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat),Nick Thornton (White Christmas) and KyleWaterman (All Shook Up, Smokey Joe’s Café).Julie Baird, Courtney L. Blanchette,Angela Gatzke, Lauren Kerbs, KasadyKwiatkowska, Hailey McDonell, PhillipM. McLellan, Amanda Martin, RussellMernagh, Ashley Elena Ownes, AlexandraPlath, Gordon Rousseau, Brian BradleySchneider and Hillary Sussman are makingtheir Civic debuts in this production. Thestage management team is comprised ofStage Manager Mike Artis (The Drowsy Chaperone, 33 Variations) and Assistant Stage Managers Samantha Miley (The Musical ComedyMurders of 1940, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and Lisa Watson (Jekyll &Hyde, All Shook Up).

Artist-in-Residence, Scott Calcagno brings to the Civic over 25 years ofprofessional experience as a Director, Actor, Casting Director and ActingCoach. Mr. Calcagno has directed regional productions of Mame, AChristmas Carol (Chicago’s Drury Lane), Grease, Once Upon a Mattress (LongLake Theater, NY) as well as productions of Bye, Bye Birdie, The Boyfriend,

Working and Three Penny Opera. Scott hascoached actors whose credits include Broadway,feature film, TV, and national commercials.Mr. Calcagno is currently a Casting Associate

with Binder Casting in NYC whose clientsinclude Broadway’s The Lion King and theTony nominated, Nice Work if You Can Get It.Aiding Mr. Calcagno on Legally Blonde, the

Musical is Assistant Choreographer, JenniferHudson-Prenkert. Ms. Prenkert studied danceat Western Michigan University, whereshe earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree.Her collegiate dance highlights include aperformance at Jazz Dance World Congress,annual participation in the AmericanCollege Dance Festival and a presidencyof the Orchesis Dance Society. Jennifer,who made her Civic debut in Dirty RottenScoundrels, began dancing with Wellspringin 1998.Musical Director, Dr. Patrick Coyle, is a

native of South Carolina, and comes to theCivic by way of Cincinnati. He received hisDoctor of Musical Arts degree fromCincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music,and also holds degrees from FurmanUniversity, Converse College and EmeryUniversity. Dr. Coyle just completed hisfourth season as Music Director at MasonStreet Warehouse Theater, performing ormusic directing The Full Monty, 25th AnnualPutnam County Spelling Bee, Dirty RottenScoundrels, The Marvelous Wonderettes,

Chicago and Five Guys Named Moe.Dr. Coyle has served as Musical Directorfor our productions of All Shook Up and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

Tickets for Legally Blonde, the Musical are available online atwww.KazooCivic.com or by calling the Civic Box Office at 269-343-1313.

This much Fun shouldn’t be legal!

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Book by Heather HachMusic & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin

Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture

September 28 – October 14CIVIC AUDITORIUM | MUSICAL COMEDY

Friday September 28 8:00pmSaturday September 29 8:00pmThursday October 4 7:30pmFriday October 5 8:00pmSaturday October 6 8:00pmSunday October 7 2:00pmFriday October 12 8:00pmSaturday October 13 8:00pmSunday October 14 2:00pmASL Interpreted performance

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A Wrinkle in Time (CYT)AUDITIONS

September 16 & 17 at 4:00pm

Vintage Vegas (SCRT)AUDITIONS

September 16 & 17 at 6:00pm

NuncrackersAUDITIONS

September 16 & 17 at 6:00pm (Youth) 7:00pm (Adult)

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VOLUNTEERING IN THE COSTUME SHOP (AUG 2012) THE IMAGINARY INVALID REHEARSAL (2012)

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elcome to the 84th season at the Civic! It is sure to be a great season

filled with many superb offerings that you are not going to want to miss. We actuallybegan the process of planning for this season in April 2011 when the play reading committeestarted reading plays andmusicals in preparation for our season. Now some 18 months later, we are inrehearsal for our first twoshows of the season, andplanning the auditions forthree others this month. Youhave heard the phrase “it takes a village…” and nothing could be truer about producing theatre. Directors,designers and techniciansspend anywhere from 12 to16 weeks in productionmeetings planning and collaborating and this is even before auditionstake place. And once we have auditioned andcast the production, we have anywhere from 4 to 7 weeks of rehearsal for the actors whilerecruiting backstage crew members for theirroles in the production.

All in all between 45 and 135 individualscontribute in some way prior to opening nightpreparing for each production. Additionallybetween 48 and 120 individuals are needed tosee the production through performances tostrike night. What makes this entire experienceunique from other theatrical experiences is theopportunity for professionals and amateurs towork side by side to create what we eventuallysee on stage. And this cooperative experiencehappens all throughout the process. The talentyou see on stage and the talent you don’t seebackstage during performances are yourfriends, neighbors, maybe even your financialplanner or physical therapist. Volunteers haveworked in the costume shop helping to construct costumes; they have helped to

gather props, and even had a hand in paintingthe scenery. They have answered phones in theoffice, sold tickets in the box office and checkedin participants for auditions. Their efforts aresupported by an average of 40 orchestra members and guided by the talent of 32 staff

members and approximately120 guest artists and instructors.These professionals not onlylend their skills to the producingof outstanding theatre, but aredeeply passionate about teachingthe skills they have acquired toothers. We have an abundanceof talent in our community both professional and amateur,and while often times the lines are blurred; we rely on this collaboration to bring an exceptionally unique experienceto our community.

If you have ever wonderedabout the opportunities available to you here at the Civic, I would encourage you to contact us at 269-343-2280 or by emailVolunteer@KazooCivic.com or visit our website at www.KazooCivic.com to check outhow you can get involved at the Civic. We have wonderful Inside the Civic workshops thatconsist of audition and behind the scenes seminars designed to help you make the mostof your Civic experience. These workshops are agreat, no pressure way of getting a feel for whatyou might enjoy doing. Whether you have an unfulfilled curiosity or treading the boards is oldhat to you, you are always welcome at the Civic.

I hope you are planning to attend our season opener, Legally Blonde, the Musical andthe Parish Theatre opener, a brand new veryfresh adaptation of Moliere’s The ImaginaryInvalid. Both offerings are sure to delight. See you at the theatre.

Kristen ChesakManaging Director

“it Takes a village...”

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After launching the Academy this summer with extended programming for ages 6-15, we are proud to continue

our expansion this fall as we add classes for 3-5 year olds and for adults!Not only will we continue to bring you the challenging, innovative curriculum

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LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL REHEARSAL (2012)

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Class OrientationFALL OPEN HOUSE

September 29 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

Academy of Theatre Arts Fall ClassesFINANCIAL AID DEADLINE

October 1 at 5:00pm

Vintage VegasTICKETS GO ON SALEOctober 1 at 10:00am

A Wrinkle in TimeTICKETS GO ON SALEOctober 1 at 10:00am

cripts are available and may be checkedout from the Business Office with a

$5.00 (cash only) refundable deposit. If you havepreviously volunteered or auditioned we arehappy to provide you with a completed auditionform when you arrive. If you’re auditioning simplycall or email and let us know and we'll have youraudition form ready for you.

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To register for auditions emailVolunteer@KazooCivic.com or callPreston Misner, Director of Volunteers

at 269.343.2280 x1006.For more audition information

Visit www.KazooCivic.com

AUDITION DATESSunday, October 7th at 7:00pmMonday, October 8th at 7:00pm

LOCATIONCivic Auditorium – The Greenroom – 329 South Park St

CASTINGSeeking 4 boys and 2 girls ages nine and up able toplay six to fourteen years old. Also, 3-4 men and 2-3 women able to play sixteen to fifty five years old.

REQUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked to read from the script.

FIRST COMPANY MEETINGMonday, October 15th (7:00pm-9:00pm)

FIRST REHEARSALMonday, November 26th

PERFORMANCESDecember 15th – December 19th

DIRECTORNicki Poer

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LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL REHEARSAL (2012)

THE SCENE SHOP (AUG 2012)THE IMAGINARY INVALID REHEARSAL (2012)

From the first concept meeting for an upcoming production through strike, our internscontribute to the creative process. This valuableprogram provides a transitional step betweenone’s formal education and a professionalcareer. It’s an opportunity for an intern to putinto practice the fundamentals learned in the educational arena.

We currently employ seven talented interns.Returning to our costume shop are second yearCostume Design Interns Shannon Healy andRachel Jahn. During her first season at the Civic,Shannon designed Honus and Me, A New Brain

and Brighton Beach Memoirs while Rachel createdthe designs for King Lear, The Musical ComedyMurders of 1940 and How I Became a Pirate.

A graduate of Vanguard University, Jonathan deRoulet is our first year Lightingand Sound Design Intern. He comes to theCivic from sunny California. Jamie Bray, ourfirst year Technical Direction Intern, is fromSnellville, Georgia. She earned her degree inTheatre from the University of West Georgia.First year Stage Management Intern Caitilin McCoy is a recent graduate of WinonaState University, with a major in Theatre Arts.

We are also pleased to be welcoming firstyear Scenic Design Intern Heidi Larson, whorecently completed her MFA in Scenic Designfrom Southern Illinois University Carbondale.Heidi joins third year Scenic Design Associate,Jack Yates. Jack’s designs include Brighton BeachMemoirs, All Shook Up, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and theupcoming Legally Blonde, the Musical.

One only has to spend a little time with these seven talented artists to appreciate thecontribution they will make to the Civic. Pleasejoin us in celebrating their accomplishments.

The Imaginary InvalidOPENING NIGHT

October 12 at 8:00pm

A Wine Tasting at the CivicFUNDRAISING EVENTOctober 25 at 5:30pm

Academy of Theatre Arts Fall ClassesREGISTRATION DEADLINEOctober 8 at 5:00pm

The Night Before ChristmasAUDITIONS

October 7 & 8 at 7:00pm

n 1945 we established an intern program that was the first of its kind in the nation.

The first intern hired was a young co-ed fromCalifornia named Betty Ebert, who later marriedJack Ragotzy. Together they founded the Barn Theatre. Another former intern, JamesPentecost, went on to stage manage theBroadway productions of Romance Romance andLaCage aux Folles. In additon, Mr. Pentecostserved as Production Supervisor for theBroadway revival of Gypsy starring Tyne Dalyand produced the Disney film Pocahontas.

Tina Newhouser, a Civic intern (1992-1994)stage managed Say Goodnight Gracieon Broadwayand was part of the stage management team forthe Broadway musical The Boy From Oz, starringHugh Jackman. Civic intern Amy Jackson (2000-2002) worked on the design team for Oprah.And, as you may know, our Managing DirectorKristen Chesak began her career as a Civic intern.

Over the years our intern program has grownin scope. We recruit and interview candidatesfrom all over the country to fill internship positions. Upon completion of their first season,interns may apply to renew their contract for asecond year. In rare instances, a third year contract is offered.

Imeet the interns

Interns Pictured (L to R) Front Row: rachel Jahn, Jamie Bray

Back Row: Jonathan deroulet, Heidi larson,

Caitilin McCoy, Shannon Healy

Not Pictured: Jack Yates

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e will be casting the roles of Rufus and Bruiser in Legally

Blonde, the Musical with the help ofour friends at the SPCA of SouthwestMichigan and Canine Safe Harbor.

For more information on these wonderful organizations please visittheir websites.

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2012-2013 Parish Theatre season presenter:

t’s often said that laughter is the best medicine, and nowhere

is that prescription more accurate thanin this rib-tickling, all new adaptation ofthe classic hypochondriac. The wealthyArgan is housebound with every diseasein the book. Lurking around are anynumber of quacks that are only toohappy to (mis)treat him. Family troubles,including a money-grubbing wife andtwo headstrong daughters, only add toArgan’s miseries. Complete with originalsongs, satirical bite and the requisitebawdiness, this telling of the classiccomedy gets an injection of 1960’sFrench pop culture. If you’re looking fora good laugh, this show is just what thedoctor ordered!

Karen Berthel, Department Chairfor Theatre Arts and an AssociateProfessor of Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo

College is directing The Imaginary Invalid.In her Civic directorial debut, sheleads a talented cast that featuresCivic veterans Carrie Bertch (Wait UntilDark), Keith Erik Brown (All ShookUp), Adam Carey (The Musical ComedyMurders of 1940), Kelly Dominique(Tartuffe), Mark Doster (Annie), Janet Gover (The Dixie Swim Club),Tony Holewinski (The Musical ComedyMurders of 1940), Paul Kriner (Overthe River and Through the Woods), Lars J.Loofboro (Leading Ladies), AJ Sharief(Smokey Joe’s Café), Kelly White (DirtyRotten Scoundrels) and Ben Zylman (TheDrowsy Chaperone). Sydney Alexander,Lisa Grace and Carrie Phillips are making their Civic debuts. The stagemanagement team is comprised ofStage Manager Caitilin McCoy andAssistant Stage Manager Kristin Tyrrell.

Friday October 12 8:00pmSaturday October 13 8:00pmThursday October 18 7:30pmFriday October 19 8:00pmSaturday October 20 8:00pmSunday October 21 2:00pmFriday October 26 8:00pmSaturday October 27 8:00pmASL Interpreted performance

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The Imaginary Invalid does contain occasional innuendo and double-entendre. With that caution,it will be best enjoyed by playgoers 14 and up who can keep up with the puns and wordplay.

By MoliéreAdapted by Oded Gross and Tracy Young

Original Lyrics by Oded Gross, Paul James Prendergast and Tracy YoungOriginal Music by Paul James Prendergast

October 12 – October 27PARISH THEATRE | CLASSIC COMEDY

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Just what the Doctor ordered!

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