NOVEMBER 2008

Willy WonkaPerformance Dates:

Don’t Miss this Holiday Treatverybody's favorite candy

man is coming to the Civicjust in time for the holidays. This confectioner’s delight isa brand-new stage adaptationof the magical film that hasentertained children of allages for over 30 years.When poor Charlie Bucketwins one of the five goldentickets hidden among thou-sands of Wonka chocolatebars, he finds himself touringWilly Wonka's chocolatefactory, a fantasy world filledwith wild inventions, secretrooms, oompa loompas andlots and lots of delectablesweets. Whether you're youngor young at heart, you'regoing to love spending timewith Charlie, Willy, Veruca,Augustus, Grandpa Joe andall of the other colorful characters that have madethis enchanting tale a familyfavorite.

Willy Wonka is beingdirected by Morrie Enders,with musical direction byThomas Mienk and chore-ography by Elizabeth A.Hughey. The title characterwill be played by Steven M.Schwall (The Wizard of Oz,Macbeth) with Noah Pyzik(Honk, Jr., Holes, Disney’sHigh School Musical) playingthe put upon young boyCharlie Bucket. Also featuredin the cast are Civic veteransDan Coyne (One Flew Over

the Cuckoo’s Nest, Henry V,A Christmas Story), RogerW. Burleigh (Avenue Q,Ragtime, The Foursome),Tim Kilmartin (Disney’sBeauty and the Beast,Cinderella, Footloose), JudyAukes (Cats, Anything Goes),Giulia Avelar (The Wizard of Oz), Peggy Combes(Cinderella, Peter Pan, Rags),Lynn Hall McLeod, MarleeMones (The Sound of Music),Kara Nic (The Sound ofMusic), Paige O’Keefe (TheWizard of Oz), ChristopherD. Spray (The Wizard of Oz),Alashar Waltz (Little Women,the Musical, Cyrano), CassandraBlair Weekley (Camelot,Little Shop of Horrors), andCourtney Yoder (42nd Street).

Making their Civic debutsin Willy Wonka are Alexandra“Alex” Bradfield, MicahFroman, Rachael Gallap,

Brett Gowen, Riley Lentz,Till Longjohn, Anna LaHaie,Sydney Marsh, KelcieMcGowan, Regina McLeod,Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ko,Brock Neubauer, LaurieNic, Nathaniel Pyzik andMatoska Waltz.

Sean Rogers and LisaWatson are serving asAssistant Stage Managerson Willy Wonka.

As an added treat, character’s will be availableafter each performance tomeet and greet audiencemembers.

Tickets are selling fast so order your seats today by calling the Box Office at343-1313 or visit us atwww.kazoocivic.com.As always we offer specialrates for groups, seniorsand students.

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www.kazoocivic.com Music & Lyrics by Leslie Briscusse and Anthony NewleyAdapted for the stage by Leslie Briscusse and Tim McDonald

Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

November 21 - December 13, 2008Family Musical ★ Civic Auditorium

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ur 80th season is off to afantastic start. I hope you’vealready had the chance toenjoy some of our productions,participate in classes or takepart in a workshop.

As we all know, the pastfew months have been a timeof difficulty for our families, ourcommunity and our nation.Together, we are facing a futurefilled with a degree of uncertainty.We are all looking at the toughchoices we have to makeregarding how we spend ourdiscretionary time and resources.

As we face these turbulenttimes, we can, as a community,look to the Civic Theatre as aplace dedicated to the happypursuit of leisure. This was avision shared by audiences onthe opening night of the CivicAuditorium in 1931 as well asby thousands of actors, techni-cians and patrons since then. It

may sound cliché, but theatrehas the power to enhance andtransform lives. I would like tothink that’s what we’ve beendoing, here at the Civic, for eight decades.

From the time we were formedback in 1929 (just a few shortweeks before the stock marketcrash) until now, we have provided our community with arespite from the cares of the

day. Through recessions, wars,oil shortages and social turmoil, we’ve been here;offering friends and neighborsan opportunity to come togetherand celebrate the joys of artistic freedom.

To be transported, evenfor a couple of hours, to a different time and placethrough the magic of a live performance can do wondersfor your outlook. With thatbeing said, I hope you’ll join usthis holiday season for the family favorite Willy Wonka.Opening on November 21st,this “confectioner’s delight” issure to lift your spirits andremind you of the carefree funa live musical can bring.

— Kristen ChesakManaging Director

AUDITION DATESSun, Dec. 7 at 7 pmMon, Dec. 8 at 7 pm

WHERECivic Auditorium, Green Room

CASTINGSeeking a cast of three men and one woman able to play 35 to 55 years old.

REQUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked to read from the script.

FIRST REHEARSALMon, December 15, 2008

PERFORMANCESFeb 13 - Feb 28, 2008

DIRECTORKristin Tyrrell

UpcomingAuditions

Scripts are available and may bechecked out from the Business Officewith a $5.00 refundable cash deposit.If you have previously volunteered or auditioned we are happy to provideyou with a completed audition formwhen you arrive. Simply call or emailand let us know that you are planningto audition and we'll have your auditionform ready for you. All of us at the Civic are committed to the practices of flexible, imaginative casting. Weencourage volunteers of all ethnicitiesand backgrounds to participate in ourcreative endeavors. Also, reasonableaccommodations will be made forthose requiring special needs.

For more information regarding show synopsis, auditions, volunteering or crew opportunities, call

We encourage those auditioning to arrive thirtyminutes prior to the audition time. An earlyarrival will provide plenty of time to fill out nec-essary paperwork, get a drink of water and takea few deep breaths before the audition begins.

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Kylee Kynaston, Megan Cochrane andLuis Basurto rehearse “Esperanza Rising”.

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Brunch at thePark Club

It’s going to be a wonderful opportunity for children of allages to enjoy a Willy Wonka inspired menu featuring a wide assortment of confectioner’s treats presented by Tommy’s Goodie Shoppe of Kalamazoo and Confectionof Richland. Then it is off to The Civic for the matineeperformance of Willy Wonka. An afternoon of decadenceand wonder for the whole family is available for only $35for adults and $22 for children. Seating for the brunchis from 11:30am to 12:30pm. (For those who havealready purchased tickets to the show, brunch only pricingis $25 adult; $12 children)

For reservations or additional information call the Park Club at

381-0876or www.parkclub.net

We hope you’ll join us on

Sunday,November 23rd

for a very special

Donna Willoughby, Toni Stowe and Susan Carter during a recent rehearsalfor “Senior Class Sock Hop”.

Continuing anAward-Winning

TraditionThis fall has brought recognition to the Civic in the form of

two awards. During the annual Community Theatre Associationof Michigan Fall Conference, which was held in CadillacSeptember 26-28, our Spotlight was voted the best newsletterin the state. As part of the conference, theatres from acrossthe state were encouraged to supply samples of their newsletter,which were rated on content, layout and use of color.Needless to say, we were thrilled to receive first place.

As part of the first Reader’s Choice Awards,sponsored by the Kalamazoo Gazette, over1,000 readers voted for the best thatKalamazoo has to offer, in a wide varietyof categories. We are pleased to reportthat the Civic was voted the BestTheatre or Performance Group inKalamazoo. This is an honor that weshare with our staff, volunteers, patrons,sponsors donors and board members.We couldn’t do what we do without your continued support. Thank you for helping to make the Civic your Award-Winning Theatre.

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Get your GoldenTicket Here!

During the intermission of every performance of Willy Wonkawe will be selling truly tasty Willy Wonka bars for just

$200

And if that isn’t enough of a treat, at each performance

five chocolate bars will contain a golden ticket. Those lucky enough to purchase a chocolate bar

with a golden ticket tucked inside, will receive a wonderful prize.

We’d like to thank the following Civic supporters for helpingto make this truly delectable fund raiser such a success:Airway Fun Center | Barnes and Noble, courtesy of

KNI/Southwest Michigan Imaging | Bilbo’s | Book Bug |Gazelle Sports | Heilman’s Nuts & Confections |

Kalamazoo 10 | Rave Movie Theatre | Roller World | The Civic | The Teacher’s Center |Timber Ridge | Treat Street | Young Chefs Academy

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Two countries. Two cultures. Two languages. Is thistoo much for a young girl to overcome? Esperanzamight have thought so but, put to the test, sheproves to be stronger and more resourceful thanshe would ever dream. This beautifully written stageadaptation of the award-winning children's novel isthe story of a wealthy Mexican girl whose privilegedexistence is shattered when tragedy strikes. Forcedto flee her country and work in a migrant labor camp, Esperanza learns to rise above her difficult circumstances and discover what she's truly madeof. Set during the great depression of the 1930's,Esperanza Rising is the hopeful tale of one younggirl's triumph over adversity.

By Pam Munoz Ryan ★ Adapted by Lynne Alvarez

November 7 - November 15Youth Theatre Play ★ Parish Theatre

Por Pam Muñoz Ryan ★ Adaptado por Lynne Alvarez

07 Noviembre - 15 NoviembreJuventud obra de teatro ★ Parish Teatro

Dos países. Dos culturas. Dos idiomas. ¿Es estodemasiado mucho para una joven? ¿Puede una jovenvencer todo esto? Esperanza lo podría hacer pensado,pero poniéndola a prueba, ella enseña ser más fuertey tener más recursos de lo que había soñado. Estahermosa adaptación de la premiada novela dejovenes, es la historia de una joven rica mexicana conpreviligiada existencia, que es destrozada cuandosucede una tragedia. Ella es forzada a salir de su paísy trabajar en un campo de labor. Esperanza aprende asuperar su difícil circunstancia y descubre su verdaderafortaleza. Todo esto sucede durante la gran depresiónde 1930. "Esperanza Rises" es la historia de unajoven que triunfa sobre su propía adversidad.

Directed by CeCe Weeks, the cast features Erika Ackerman, Kadie Alpers, Meagan Baker, Edwin Basurto,Luis Basurto, Nora Carpenter, Megan Cochrane, Jasmine Franklin, Kylee Kynaston, Mary Landreville, SkyLester and Tevin Monroe. Making their Civic debuts are Ella Ackerman, Brooke Boyd, Erica Brockway, AcaciaCostales, Ximena Davis, Cindy Duhart, Elimey Duhart, Sydney Gonser, Shaundell Jackson, ClaireKavaneaugh, Kathalyn Nic, Madeline Ohman, Felippe Santos, Amethyst Stewart, Amelia Walker, LauraWielinga and Melinda Wielinga. Musical direction by Julie Davis.

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