Hello Valued Volunteers and Patrons,

We are looking for a few performers to sing at the Kalamazoo Youth Fair on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  This would be a late morning performance.  Those interested should check out the article below.  Ushers, we have two usher orientation opportunities available for you.  If you want to usher this season, we ask that you attend one of the orientations.  At the Civic, we are starting a new season so yearly paperwork needs to be filled out by all volunteers.  To do your paperwork online and get it done now so that you can start volunteering, please check out the article below.

If you have any questions about any of the information in the following articles or anything volunteer-related at the Civic, please feel free to contact your Director of Volunteers, Mike Artis, at martis@kazoocivic.com or call 269-548-3031.  

We are looking for a few volunteer ushers for this Friday, June 28, 2024 from about 3:00pm to 5:00pm for a Camp presentation in the Civic Auditorium.  If you would like to assist with this, please click on the button below to sign up.

Ushers, there will be an orientation for all ushers on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 12pm or on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6pm in the Civic Auditorium. Those wishing to usher this season should plan to attend one of these orientations.   This orientation will help answer questions that you might have, talk about duties and responsibilities, customer service, the new concession position, and expectations.  Please RSVP to the button below to let us know which day you plan to attend.  

Singers, Dancers, and Beatles enthusiasts the age of 50+, the signups for the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre's Senior Class musical Let It Be- A Musical Celebration of the Beatles workshop and auditions are available now.  For those wishing to attend the audition workshop on Saturday, July 20, 2024, this is a chance to meet and learn from the production team of Director Mike Scorzo and Musical Director Lori Hatfield.  They will take you through everything you need to prepare for your audition.  This show is looking for a diverse cast of up to 30 performers and does include parts specifically written for black actors and dancers.  

Auditions are set for Sunday, August 4 at 6:30pm and Sunday, August 5 at 6:30pm. Actors are asked to sign up for a 30-minute audition slot.   Actors will be asked to sing and do some sort of movement. To sign up for either of these opportunities, please click on the buttons below. 

This active, 2-week camp, starts July 8! 

• Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced director Lou Price and certified fight choreographer, Steven Schwall
• Active Participation: Engage in dynamic scenes and thrilling stage combat.
• Fun and Friends: Make new friends and enjoy a fun, collaborative environment.
• Together:  We'll explore scenes from classic scripts that include exciting fighting elements.
• Final Performance: Showcase your new skills in a performance on the final Friday of camp.

Sign up today and be part of the action!

Ushers are able to sign up for the first two musicals of the season.  We are looking for ushers for Six: The Musical- Teen Edition and Let It Be- A Musical Celebration of the Beatles.  Ushers need to arrive 1hour and 15 minutes early for performances.  The times listed on the signups are the times that you need to arrive at the theatre. Those wishing to work concessions in the Civic Auditorium this season need to 18 years or older.  This is because concessions volunteers will be dealing with alcohol purchases in this theatre.  

To sign up, please click on the button below.  All volunteers need to do their volunteer paperwork for this season (June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025). 

Want to volunteer for the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre this season?  Well, it is that time of year again.  Volunteers need to fill out the volunteer form and background check (for 18 years and older) for the 2024-2025 season.  Please follow the links below to prefill out your paperwork before volunteering at the Civic.  

Congratulations Jimmy Awards participant and Kalamazoo Civic Theatre volunteer Braeden Davis! The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and the Kalamazoo community are so proud of your accomplishments.   It was a pleasure to watch this young person take the stage to perform "People Will Say Were in Love" from Oklahoma! as well as perform in the group numbers. You performed like a true star.  For those of you who missed the performance, check out Braeden's performance by clicking on the link:2024 Jimmy Awards Performance: Broadway Medley #5 (youtube.com). Congratulations again!

We are presently looking for a few singers that would like to perform at the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair on Saturday, August 10th for a late morning performance.  Those wanting to perform should click on the button below.  We are looking for a diverse cast of singers of all ages.  

Thank you, Volunteers, for your time and dedication to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre!  We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you soon at the theatre.

Mike Artis (he/him/his)

Director of Volunteers

martis@kazoocivic.com

Phone: 269-548-3031

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

329 S Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 343-1313 Box Office; Volunteer Phone (269) 548-3031

Email: volunteer@kazoocivic.com

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