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Step Right Up – For a New Musical!

Kalamazoo’s Community Theatre

ome look at the freaks,” they sing in SideShow, the musical inspired by real life

conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton - sistersbonded, quite literally, at the hip. The sisters wereplucked out of the carnival by a rascally showmanand transformed into vaudeville stars in the 1930’s.Ironically, the central thrust of the show is thatDaisy and Violet want nothing more than to be seen as individuals. Each loves her sister, but that doesn’t mean they enjoy sharing the samebody. But there’s friction between the twins in howthey see their future. Daisy wants fame. Violetwants stability.

So how do two actresses physically and emotionally play conjoined twins? For starters,Kimberly hutchinson, the Costume Designer forSide Show, made a special pair of shorts foractresses Lindsay Powers and Allie Ruppert towear during rehearsals that keeps them attached atthe hip. While learning the show’s choreography,the pair use opposite legs from each other on some

numbers and have had to learn to compensate foreach other’s balance. According to Ruppert, “Wehaven’t smacked each other yet, but we haveelbowed each other a few times or started walkingaway without the other person, which causes a bitof trouble, but we always get right back on track!”

Emotionally, the challenge is just as great.During a recent rehearsal, director Jay Berkow

was working with the actors on the frustrationsthese characters feel because their romantic relationships could not be fully realized. Dan

Lafferty (Terry) falls for Daisy (Powers.) Violet(Ruppert) doesn’t trust Terry, and according toRuppert “watching my sister’s relationship withTerry blossom is difficult - but - I also want us to behappy and for Violet finding true love is happiness.”Terry’s emotions and feelings for Daisy are playedout in a combination of frustration and passion.Daisy is not naïve about men, but comes to therealization that Terry doesn’t truly view her as aperson. Violet’s relationships with Jake (Troy D.

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PERFORMANCE DATES:2016-2017 Civic Main Season Presenter: SIDE SHOWPRODUCTION TEAM:Director: Jay BerkowMusic Director: Courtney CarpenterScenic Designer: David KyhnCostume Designer: Kimberly HutchinsonLighting / Sound Designe: AnnMarie MillerProperties Master: Stacy BartellTechnical Director: Phillip A. MillerStage Manager: Kelsey Dunne

CAST:Daisy: Lindsay Powers Violet: Allie Ruppert +

Terry: Dan Lafferty +

Buddy: Alec OlweeanJake: Troy D. Wallace *

Sir: Lou Price +

ENSEMBLE:Geek / Judge / Suitor: Richard Johnson Roustabout / Doctor / Suitor: Nick RogersDog Boy / Houdini / Suitor: Aleksander Papanastasopoulos *

Pin Cushion / Suitor: John Culbertson +

Roustabout / Doctor / Suitor / Ray: Josh Pedutto *

Lizard Man / Doctor / Browning: Dustin Morton, D.C. +

3-Legged Man / Suitor: Mick JutilaMan-Woman / Doctor: Keith Hutchins +

Fortune Teller: Kris Allemang Stahl +

Venus Di Milo, Auntie: Rachel Lynn Piper +

Snake Charmer: Sarah Lynn Roddis +

Bearded Lady: Caitlin Sackett +

Tattoo Girl: Riley Wilson *

CREW:Assistant Stage Managers: Dusti Morton, William Ross

* Denotes Civic Debut+ Denotes Academy of Theatre Arts Student

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ASL Interpreted performance

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Friday January 27th 7:30pmSaturday January 28th 7:30pmSunday January 29th 2:00pmFriday February 3rd 7:30pm •Saturday February 4th 7:30pmSunday February 5th 2:00pmFriday February 10th 7:30pmSaturday February 11th 7:30pmSunday February 12th 2:00pm

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Book & Lyrics by Bill RussellMusic by Henry Krieger

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Wallace) and Buddy (Alec Olweean) are just ascomplicated and audiences may begin to questiontheir own thoughts and feelings about falling in lovewith someone ‘different.’ Berkow challenged theactors with this direction, “Don’t be afraid of theconflict in this show - the stakes for everyone areway up. But don’t make it a soap opera!”

This challenging musical may be about the conjoined twins who survive by being part of a‘freak’ show in the 1930’s - but shows us they really have the same feelings, hopes and dreamswe all have. With a message of acceptance, andthat there is no-such-thing-as-“normal” Side Showis a reminder that true beauty is really about whatis alive in our hearts. Join us this winter for a showyou won’t soon forget.

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Step Right Up –For A New Musical!

To Kill a MockingbirdTICKETS GO ON SALE

January 23 at 10:00am

SylviaOPENS

January 13 at 7:30pm

Inside the CivicFREE YOUTh AUDITION WORKShOPS

January 21

Academy of Theatre ArtsWINTER OPEN hOUSE

January 21 (Noon-2:00pm)

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‘STUART LITTLE’ (MAR)

PICTURED ABOVE (LEFT TO RIGHT):Lindsay Powers as Daisy and Allie Ruppert as Violet

in rehearsal for Side Show.

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‘HAIRSPRAY’ (MAY)‘AND THERE WERE NONE’ (APR) ‘STILL LIFE WITH IRIS’ (MAY)

AUDITION DATESSunday, February 19th at 7:00pm

Monday, February 20th at 7:00pm

LOCATIONThe Carver Center - 426 S Park St.(Those auditioning are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes prior to audition time.)

CASTINGWe will be seeking a highly diverse cast of 24-26actors ages 16 and up. There are specifically written roles for African American actors.

REqUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked to sing 16-32measures of a song. Please bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Those auditioning may also be asked to learn a dancecombination and read from the script.

REhEARSAL SChEDULERehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM beginning March 20th – May 4th, 2017

PERFORMANCESMay 5th - May 21st, 2017

(Potential Holdover through May 28th)

DIRECTORJames C. Carver

MUSICAL DIRECTORCynthia hunter

ChOREOGRAPhERGeorgie Reigel

To register visit www.KazooCivic.com or call 269-343-2280 x1013

To Kill a MockingbirdTICKETS GO ON SALE

January 23 at 10:00am

Side ShowOPENS

January 27 at 7:30pm

Academy of Theatre ArtsWINTER OPEN hOUSE

January 21 (Noon-2:00pm)

Academy of Theatre ArtsWINTER FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE

January 27 at 5:00pm

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (CYT)AUDITIONS

January 29 & 30 at 4:00pm

‘STUART LITTLE’ (MAR)

UPCOMING AUDITIONS & AUDITION PREP

For detailed production, audition and workshop information or to register online please visit www.KazooCivic.com

‘4000 MILES’ (APR)

AUDITION DATESSunday, February 19th at 7:00pm

Monday, February 20th at 7:00pm

LOCATIONThe Carver Center - 426 S Park St.(Those auditioning are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes prior to audition time.)

CASTINGWe will be seeking a highly diverse cast of 4 womenand 3 men ages 16 and up. There are specificallywritten roles for African American actors.

REqUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked to read from the script.

REhEARSAL SChEDULERehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM beginning February 27th – April 6th, 2017

PERFORMANCESApril 7th - April 23rd, 2017

DIRECTORMark Liermann

AUDITION DATESSunday, February 19th at 6:00pm

Monday, February 20th at 6:00pm

LOCATIONThe Carver Center - 426 S Park St.(Those auditioning are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes prior to audition time.)

CASTINGSeeking a cast of 9 to 12 actors ages 50 and up.

REqUIREMENTSThose auditioning will be asked to read from the script.

REhEARSAL SChEDULERehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM beginning March 20th – April 20th, 2017

PERFORMANCESApril 21st - April 30th, 2017

DIRECTORFred Western

FREE AUDITION WORKShOPS

AUDITION PREPFREE Inside the Civic Audition Workshops

Saturday, February 11th, 2017ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

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‘OKLAHOMA!’ (SEPT-OCT) ‘A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL’ (NOV-DEC)‘STILL LIFE WITH IRIS’ (MAY) ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’ (OCT) ‘RAMONA QUIMBY’ (NOV)

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (CYT)AUDITIONS

January 29 & 30 at 4:00pm

Academy of Theatre ArtsWINTER SESSION BEGINS

February 4

To Kill a MockingbirdOPENS

February 17 at 7:30pm

Inside the CivicFREE AUDITION WORKShOPS

February 11

Lost in the Shuffle is a look at one family’sstruggle with Alzheimer’s. Through a seriesof subtle and telling scenes over time, wesee how Jane, Burt and Marianne’s worldbecomes increasingly confusing and overwhelming due to Bert’s advancingAlzheimer’s. Each character’s perspectivecreates a touching and compelling portraitof how families cope with this complexand ever increasing issue.

For more detailed information visit:www.TheatreKalamazoo.com

FREE PERFORMANCE

ThEATRE KALAMAzOO

NEW PLAYFESTstageD reaDiNgs

February 4, 2017the epic theatre at 2:00pm

As a member of TheatreKalamazoo, the Civic is very pleased to beparticipating in the seventh annual New PlayFestival, which will be held in the EpicCenter Theatre February 4th. We will bepresenting the original work:

by Laura Livingstone-McNelis

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T-LOOPSYSTEMNOW aVaIlaBle!Call the Box Office at 269-343-1313for details.

his is the time of year where we tend to look expectantly to the future. At

the Civic, we look forward to what is comingup, and what exciting things we are going toplan for the coming year, bothon and off our stages.

Currently we have 8 dynamicshows in production. We’ll startour year with the hilariousSylvia, then present the areapremiere of the very uniquemusical Side Show, we’llexplore the universal truths ofthe American classic To Kill aMockingbird, then take a 70year journey with a mysteriousscreen queen in By the Way,Meet Vera Stark. And audiencesare in for a treat when the hotnew musical Sister Act closes our season. In between those titles the Senior ClassReader’s Theatre will set the table with thehumorous and challenging work of TheDining Room and the Civic Youth Theatre willmake magic with Disney’s Beauty and theBeast JR. and The Borrowers.

So what’s coming up next season?Well…that is a very closely guarded secret.I could tell you - but then I would have to destroy you!!! But seriously - let’s just

say that MY New Year’sresolution for the Civic is to select an 89th seasonthat will be remarkablyrefreshing, challenging andrewarding for our volunteers,patrons and staff. Let’sshake things up a bit andhave fun in the process!

So let’s all enjoy theremainder of the 88th seasonand prepare ourselves forthe fun that lies just aroundthe corner with number 89!

See you at the theatre!

Stephen CarverExecutive Director

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Stephen CarverExecutive Director

AUDITION DATESSunday, January 29th at 4:00pmMonday, January 30th at 4:00pm

LOCATIONThe Carver Center - 426 S Park St.(Those auditioning are encouraged to arrive thirty minutes prior to audition time.)

AUDITION PREPFREE Inside the Civic Audition WorkshopsSaturday, January 21st, 2017

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

UPCOMING YOUTH AUDITIONS

For details or to register online please visit www.KazooCivic.com

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As your community theatre, we strive to provide educational opportunities to engage, excite, and ignite creativity in students of all ages - from 3 to 103. If you have browsed the Academy offerings in the past but have not taken the plunge yet, now is the time to go for it! If you want to grow your skills and audition for an upcoming production or if you seek to gain self-confidence in sharing your ideas with others, there is an opportunity for you.

Adult students will have the opportunity to work with a different director each week to really dive deep into scene study, communication, and apply direction to their acting. Youth classes have a wide variety of topics from acting, to movement, to dialects, and our extremely popular Spring Break Day Camp is back for grades K-9! Register early, it fills fast!

The youngest students in the 3-5 year old age group will travel to outer space without leaving the room in our Space Out class! For the 50+ set, class will focus on connecting with a scene partner and truly connecting to communicate the story.

Whatever your theatrical aspirations are, there is an opportunity with the

Academy of Theatre Arts this winter!

NICKI POERDirector of Education & Outreach

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January 21stCarver Center

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Winter 2017

Catalogs arriving soon!

Registration is easy! Enroll online today at www.KazooCivic.com or call 269-343-2280.

reGISTer ToDaY for 2017 Winter Classes and Workshops!

Easy Online Registration! Enroll today at

www.KazooCivic.comor call 269-343-2280

WINTER CLASSESFINANCIAL AID DEADLINE:

Friday, January 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Registration will be accepted up to one business day prior to the first day of class/workshop/camp pending availability

Through generous donations, the Academy of Theatre Arts offers FINANCIAL AID becausefinances should not stop a student from pursuing educational opportunities!

APPLY ONLINE AT: KazooCivic.com

APPLICATIONS: Must indicate need first and then we will look at student desire and merit.

NEED: Does not always fit perfectly into a chart. We allow for need to be described in narrative form as well.

REGISTRATION: Submitting a financial aid application will reserve a placefor the student in their desired class(es).

AWARD NOTIFICATION: By Wednesday, February 1, 2017 for Winter Classes

REMEMBER: If an application is incomplete, it will not be looked at by the Financial Aid Committee. One application per student. No exceptions.

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