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NEXT UP IN THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM The Drowsy Chaperone ◆ TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC Mon, Apr 4th

Friday April 1 8:00pm

Saturday April 2 8:00pm

Thursday April 7 7:30pm



Sunday April 10 2:00pm



SIGNED PERFORMANCEThursday, April 7 at 7:30pm

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You’ll Be Glad You Paid a Visit to Grover’s Corners

s compelling today as itwas when first performed in1938, this American classiccelebrates the beauty of life as it is played out against asimplistic backdrop of daily rituals. Throughout the morn-ing and the rest of the day, the townspeople of Grover’sCorners eat breakfast, work intown, do household chores,garden, gossip, go to school,attend choir practice, andadmire the moonlight. As theyunfold, these timeless activitiesprovide us with a deeply moving, universal glimpse intothe concerns of all humankind.

As a testament to its universal story, this remarkableplay has enjoyed several NewYork revivals. In 1989 EricStolz and Penelope Anne Millerwere featured as George andEmily in a Lincoln Center staging. Paul Newman starredas the Stage Manager in a verysuccessful 2002 Broadwayrevival and Helen Hunt playedthe role in a recent, highlyacclaimed Off-Broadway production.

Directed by Candace Myers,our production features a talented cast including Civic veterans, Bretten Bailey(Fiddler on the Roof, Annie),Sarah Leigh Beason (Annie),Carrie A. Bertch (Wait UntilDark, All My Sons), HeatherCloetingh (Sweeney Todd),David Dare (Twelve Angry

Men), Max Hardy (Noises Off,Macbeth), Morgan Hause(Annie, It’s a Wonderful Life, theMusical) Tony Holewinski(Leading Ladies, Annie), HannahHomnick (Stage Door), ScottHorn (The Odd Couple,Intimate Apparel), Lars J.Loofboro (Leading Ladies, TheOdd Couple), Matt McCormick(Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, OnGolden Pond), Robert J.Piellusch (The Sound of Music),Jake Ray (All My Sons), A.J.Sharief (Godspell), GailSomerville (The Music Man),Cynthia Stech (Over the Tavern),Mary Teutsch (All My Sons,Annie) and Lori Worden (TheSound of Music, Macbeth).Making their Civic debuts are Lori Beason, RolandBissonnette, Hannah DeVore,Leward Fluty, Ellie Harnden,Mitchell Harpenau, TimJordan II and McKenna Laab.

Samantha Miley is stagemanaging Our Town with Greg Greenman serving asAssistant Stage Manager.

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arch is full of activity hereat the Civic. We have severalshows in rehearsal and will becasting the final productions ofthe season in the days to come.I would like to thank everyonewho joined us on February 28thfor the announcement of ourupcoming 2011-2012 season.Our play reading committee hasspent countless hours readingplays and listening to music; allso we can provide you with thebest, most diverse season possible.I hope you’re as excited as I amabout the new and challengingproductions we have in store foryou. If you weren’t able to joinus on the 28th, you’ll find acomplete listing of the showswe’ll be offering next seasonalong with some pictures fromthe announcement party on thenext page.

In addition to the great pro-

ductions we’ve been working on,we have also been hard at workplanning next season’s cycle ofclasses and camps. If you are astudent between the ages of 6and 18, we have a year’s worth offun and creativity waiting just for you. We will be mailing ourannual education catalog duringthe week of March 14th. Usingthis helpful tool, you’ll be able tosee all of the educational oppor-

tunities available during the nextyear. It will help you decide whichclasses or camps you’ll most enjoyand to plan accordingly. If youhaven’t received your catalog byMarch 20th, give the office a callat 343-2280 and we’ll pop one inthe mail to you.

I’ve talked a lot about theexciting things that will behappening next year, but I’m alsovery excited about the showswe’ll be producing between nowand the end of the current season.You won’t want to miss Our Town,Distracted, You Can’t Take It WithYou, The Drowsy Chaperone or TheHundred Dresses. I look forwardto seeing you at the theatre.

◆ KRISTEN CHESAKManaging Director

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82 SEASONS OF QUALITY THEATRE

AUDITION DATESSunday, March 27th at 4pm

Monday, March 28th at 4pm

LOCATIONCarver Center – Carver Studio

CASTINGSeeking a Company (actors and production crew) of 36 youth (11 for onstage roles and a production crew of 25) ages 9through a senior in high school.Students must have turned 9 on or before the day of the audition.

REQUIREMENTSThose wishing to audition must registerin advance for either the Sunday, March27th or Monday, March 28th auditiondate. By registering in advance you willreceive your audition form as well as all pertinent information and paperworkvia email prior to auditions.

A parent or guardian is required toattend the first half hour of auditions.

Those auditioning for acting roles will beasked to read from the script.

Those applying for crew positions willbe asked to listen to designer presenta-tions, speak to desigers/technicians andindicate interest for specific crews.

All students auditioning will need toindicate a preference for “Acting Only”,“Tech/Only” or “Either/Or”.

FIRST REHEARSALMonday, January 31st

PERFORMANCESMay 20th – May 28th

DIRECTORKevin Dodd

Scripts are available and may bechecked out from the BusinessOffice with a $5.00 (cash only)refundable deposit. All of us at theCivic are committed to the practicesof flexible, imaginative casting. Weencourage volunteers of all ethnicitiesand backgrounds to participate in our creative endeavors. Also, reasonable accommodations will bemade for those requiring special needs.

We encourage those auditioning toarrive thirty minutes prior to theaudition time. An early arrival willprovide plenty of time to fill out necessary paperwork, get a drink ofwater and take a few deep breathsbefore the audition begins.

To register for auditions email

[email protected] call Preston Misner,

Director of Volunteers at

269.343.2280 x1006. For more information regarding show synopsis, auditions, volunteering or crew

opportunities call 269-343-2280 OR visit us online at www.KazooCivic.com

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LOCATIONCarver Center – Kittredge Classroom

CASTINGSeeking 8 women and 12 men age50 and up.

REQUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked toread from the script.

FIRST REHEARSALMonday, April 4th(Rehearsals are held Monday throughFriday from 5:30pm-7:00pm)

PERFORMANCESApril 29th – May 1st

DIRECTORKristin Tyrrell

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2011-2012 SEASON

All Shook UpSEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

The Civic Auditorium | Musical Comedy

King LearO C T O B E R

The Parish Theatre | Tragedy

Irving Berlin’s White ChristmasN O V E M B E R – D E C E M B E RThe Civic Auditorium | Family Musical

A New BrainJ A N U A R Y

The Parish Theatre | Contemporary Musical

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940J A N U A R Y – F E B R U A R YThe Civic Auditorium | Comedy

Smokey Joe’s CaféM A R C H

The Civic Auditorium | Musical Revue

Brighton Beach MemoirsA P R I L

The Civic Auditorium | Comedy

33 VariationsA P R I L – M A Y

The Parish Theatre | DramaA Collaboration with

Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival

Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsM A Y

The Civic Auditorium | Musical

SENIOR CLASS READER’S THEATRE

A Salute to the Red White and BlueN O V E M B E R

Carver Center Studio | Musical Revue

The Trip to BountifulA P R I L

Carver Center Studio | Play

YOUTH THEATRE

Alice’s Adventure in WonderlandO C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R

The Civic Auditorium | Youth Theatre Play

How I Became a PirateM A R C H

The Parish Theatre | Musical

Honus and MeM A Y

The Parish Theatre | Play

Look for yourSeason SubscriptionBrochure to be mailed the weekof April 25th!

If for some reason you don’t receive a Season Subscription Brochure just give the office a call at 269-343-2280and we’ll be happy to mail you one.


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Trevor Stefanick is directing Lyle the Crocodile. The talented cast features Civic veterans KadieAlpers, Marcus Bechek, Acacia Costales, Micah Froman, Stefon Hemphill, Mary Landreville, RiverLeversee, Ian McLeod, Paige O’Keefe, Noah Pyzik and Tim Walsh. Making their Civic debuts in Lylethe Crocodile are Gracie DeVore, Hannah Glass-Chapman, Genevieve Knowles, Jackson Mills,Henry Muscara, Lainie Scott and Haley Vick.

Returning to the Civic as part of the hard working crew are Koichi Anderson, Grace Augustine,Xavion D. Gill, Grace Hall, Brigitte Landreville, Regina McLeod, Elena Northuis, Iris Tanjarine andDrew Walsh. First time crew members include Mark Herman, Graham Lape-Shoub, Reece Leversee,Isabel Measzros, Alli Mitchell, Colin Northuis, Izaac Piorkowski, Trinity Posey, Destine Price,Trinitee Price, Kaitlyn Smith, Charlie Tapper, Jacqueline Tapper, Clayton Tefft and Garret Tefft.

Grace Santamaria is stage managing The Hundred Dresses with Emily Luppe and Tiffany Melvin servingas Assistant Stage Managers. Original music Kolee New.

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Call the Box Office Today!!!LYLE THE CROCODILEPERFORMANCE DATESFriday March 18 7:00pmSaturday March 19 1:00pmSaturday March 19 4:00pmSunday March 20 2:00pmTuesday March 22 9:30amTuesday March 22 12:00pmWednesday March 23 9:30amWednesday March 23 12:00pmThursday March 24 5:00pmFriday March 25 7:00pmSaturday March 26 1:00pmSaturday March 26 4:00pm

Based upon the book Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber

Play by Kevin Kling

March 18 – March 26Parish Theatre | Comedy | Civic Youth Theatre

NEXT UP IN THE PARISH THEATRE Distracted ◆ TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC Mon, Mar 28th

FOR TICKETS CALL:269-343-1313

or visit us online at:

www.KazooCivic.com

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