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Well Usher Signup

Ushes are expected to arrive 1 hour prior to curtain in the Carver Center Space.  Mentors need to arrive 1:15 minutes prior to curtain.  Those that need to cancel or are sick are required to call the Civic to notify of your absence. Call Mike Artis if you know in advance that will not be able to make your shift at 269-548-3031.  If it is the day of your scheduled usher shift please call 269-343-1313 and leave a message for the front of house to let them know of your absence.

Ushers are expected to enter through the doors located to the right of the car underpass.  When entering please make sure to sign in for your position and fill out the appropriate paperwork if it is required next to your name. 

Ushers please wear closed toed shoes and business casual attire.  No shorts or tee shirts with logos on them. No specific colors are required any longer for attire.

Those wishing to work concessions need to be over the age of 18 years of age.  

Parking is allowed in any of the parking lots associate with the Civic. Onstreet parking is also allowed. Parking in business or organization lots around the Civic is parking at your own risk. 

If you have any questions or need assistant please feel free to contact Mike Artis, Director of Volunteers. Thank you for volunteering an we look forward to seeing you for you shift at Well.

Friday, Jan 24, 2025 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Full
Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Full

Penguin Project Snack helpers

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full
Friday, Jan 24, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full
Monday, Jan 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full
Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Full

Dancing at Lughnasa Audition Sign Up

Senior Class Readers Theatre Dancing at Lughnasa Auditions

Callbacks (if needed) January 29, 2025

Director- Lisa Marie Parker

Ages- 50+

Please come prepared to read from the script.  Those auditioning will also be asked to do a small dance audition or movement audition.  Please wear clothes that you can move in and comfortable closed toed shoes.

Rehearsals- February 10, 2025, to March 27, 2025

Performances- March 28, 2025, to April 6, 2025

Holdovers- April 10-April 13, 2025

All are required to fill out a volunteer participation form and background check.  To fill out the form please go to www.kazoocivic.com. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the audition to complete all paperwork.  

 

 

Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday, Jan 27, 2025 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Press Start Usher Sign Up

Those ushering will need to arrive approximately 1:15 minutes before curtain.  This time is represented on the usher signup.  All who usher must submit a volunteer participation form once a season (from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025).  All volunteers over the age of 18 must submit a background check form once a season.  

Usher are expected to wear business casual clothing of any color. Please no t-shirts with logos or items with holes in them should be worn to usher in.  Closed toed shoes are required for all usher volunteers.

Ushers are the first representation to our patrons.  Please come prepared to work and assist patrons with their needs.  Bring a smile, a happy attitude, and ready to serve the customers that walk through the doors of the Civic.

Those under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult to usher.  Those not able to attend their schedule shifts need to contact the Director of Volunteers, Mike Artis at 269-548-3031 by 5pm the day of their shift.  After 5pm please call 269-343-1313 to notify the box office that you will not be able to attend.  Those with multiple absences without notification (3 or more) will need to call the Director of Volunteers to schedule usher shifts for upcoming show.  

Any questions please contact the Director of Volunteers.

Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 4:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 12:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 8:45 AM - 11:30 AM

California Suite Usher Sign Up

Those volunteering to work front of the house for the show need to arrive 1:15 minutes before curtain (Mentors need to arrive 1:30 minutes before curtain).  This time is represented on the usher signup.  All who usher must submit a volunteer participation form once a season (from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025).  All volunteers over the age of 18 must submit a background check form once a season.  

Usher are expected to wear business casual clothing of any color. Please no t-shirts with logos or items with holes in them should be worn to usher in.  Closed toed shoes are required for all usher volunteers.

Ushers are the first representation to our patrons.  Please come prepared to work and assist patrons with their needs.  Bring a smile, a happy attitude, and ready to serve the customers that walk through the doors of the Civic.

Those under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult to usher.  Those not able to attend their schedule shifts need to contact the Director of Volunteers, Mike Artis at 269-548-3031 by 5pm the day of their shift.  After 5pm please call 269-343-1313 to notify the box office that you will not be able to attend.  Those with multiple absences without notification (3 or more) will need to call the Director of Volunteers to schedule usher shifts for upcoming show.  

Any questions please contact the Director of Volunteers.

Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Full
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, Mar 2, 2025 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Parade Usher Sign Up

Those volunteering to work front of the house for the show need to arrive 1:15 minutes before curtain (Mentors need to arrive 1:30 minutes before curtain).  This time is represented on the usher signup.  All who usher must submit a volunteer participation form once a season (from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025).  All volunteers over the age of 18 must submit a background check form once a season.  

Usher are expected to wear business casual clothing of any color. Please no t-shirts with logos or items with holes in them should be worn to usher in.  Closed toed shoes are required for all usher volunteers.

Ushers are the first representation to our patrons.  Please come prepared to work and assist patrons with their needs.  Bring a smile, a happy attitude, and ready to serve the customers that walk through the doors of the Civic.

Those under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult to usher.  Those not able to attend their schedule shifts need to contact the Director of Volunteers, Mike Artis at 269-548-3031 by 5pm the day of their shift.  After 5pm please call 269-343-1313 to notify the box office that you will not be able to attend.  Those with multiple absences without notification (3 or more) will need to call the Director of Volunteers to schedule usher shifts for upcoming show.  

Any questions please contact the Director of Volunteers.

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday, Mar 14, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, Mar 21, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM

The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream Auditions

The Seussification of A Midsummer Night's Dream Audition Sign Up

Director: Katherine Mumma

Audition Dates; February 9 and 10, 2025 at 4:30pm

Callback Date: February 12, 2025, at 4:30pm (if needed)

Ages: 9 years old to a senior in high school

Those wishing to audition for an acting part of be a member of the crew need to sign up for one day of auditions.  Those wishing to be only on crew will complete the paperwork, take a tour of the crew workspaces and meet with the crew supervisors and then turn in paperwork and will be excused from the auditions after completing all of the paperwork and handing it in.

Those wishing to audition for acting parts will need to stay after the tour is complete and go through readings with the directing team.  

Audition paperwork and packets will be sent out to those signed up for the audition. Paperwork and audition packets will also be available prior to the auditions.  Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the auditions to get paperwork checked over, use the restroom and get a drink.

Parents are encouraged to stay through the first 30 minutes or so of the audition to hear more about the process and the show and then can remain in one our waiting areas or leave and come back to pick up their auditionee at a designated release time (usually around 7:30pm)  

Any questions please contact Mike Artis, Director of Volunteers for assistance by emailing martis@kazoocivic.com or calling 269-548-3031. We look forward to seeing you at the auditions.

Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to have paperwork looked over
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to have paperwork looked over

The Wedding Singer Audition Sign up

The Wedding Singer Audition Sign Up

Auditions: February 23 and 24 at 7:00pm

Callbacks: February 26 at 7:00pm

Director: Mychelle Hopkins

Choreographer: Kris Allemang Stahl

Music Director: Lori Hatfield

Those auditioning for the show will need to come with one of the audition songs from the packet prepared, be ready to dance and possibly read from the script.  Please wear clothing that is suitable to dance in.  Paperwork for the auditions will be supplied within a few days after the audition workshop is completed.  

Those auditioning should enter through the business doors of the Civic Auditorium at the front of the building.  Parking is available on the street for free after 5pm and in the parking lot south of the Civic on the corner of Lovell and Park St. after 6pm.  

Need any more information or help with anything please contact Mike Artis, Director of Volunteers at martis@kazoocivic.com or call 269-548-3031.  We are looking forward to seeing you at auditions.  

Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to have paperwork checked over
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to have paperwork checked over