Blog - Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

WELCOME BACK ALLYSON PARIS

by Noddea Skidmore | Aug 5, 2025 | Blog

FORMER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RETURNS TO GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 In order to support and offer longtime Grand Rapids Civic Theatre leader Bruce Tinker the professional and personal space to pursue a medical leave of absence, former...

An Update on the January 28th Summer Camp Registration Process

by Noddea Skidmore | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | School of Theatre Arts Community, We want to be upfront with you: we are devastated by how this morning’s registration process for 2025 Summer Camp transpired. We realize this was a disappointment for you, too, and it is important to us...

GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

by Noddea Skidmore | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog

ERIK WOLENBERG NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE Current Leader Bruce Tinker Will Transition to Artistic Director Wednesday, October 30, 2024 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced today that Grand Rapids...

An Update on the August 21st Class Registration Process

by Noddea Skidmore | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog

To our Wonderful Civic Theatre Students and Families, After months of planning, our team was ready to kick off the 2024-25 registration this morning with all of you. Taking care of our families is something we take great pride in, so we were as devastated as you when...

A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

by Noddea Skidmore | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ALLYSON PARIS TO DEPART GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE Paris Will Serve as Full-Time Theater Faculty at Muskegon Community College Tuesday, June 20, 2023 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced today that Artistic Director...

Blah Blah Blah Shakespeare

by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog

Is it time to brush up your Shakespeare? Welcome to the Renaissance! Let’s take a deep-dive into these Shakespearean times of Something Rotten!, shall we? William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, in 1564. He was...

A Big Hit Musical!

by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog

Can you find every reference? Brush up your musical theatre knowledge with every Easter Egg in the song “A Musical”, the big, sparkling, smash of an Act 1 number in Civic’s production of Something Rotten! on stage April 28th – May 21st. AVENUE Q...

CHANGES ANNOUNCED IN THE AREAS OF AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND EDUCATION

by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is excited to share four exciting staff updates. These individuals have served the organization in their previous positions since 2021 and have been promoted. Please join us in congratulating: ...

GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS ANNOUNCES STAFF EXPANSION

by Noddea Skidmore | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog

New Hires Supported by The Steelcase Foundation Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced today that two new team members will join the School of Theatre Arts staff. Jared Graybiel has been named Outreach Manager, and will serve as the key...

The 2023-2024 Season

by Noddea Skidmore | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 season. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICALSeptember 15 – October 8, 2023 Presenting Sponsor: West Michigan Toyota Dealers The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as...