VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Sandra & Katy

by | May 17, 2018 | Blog

Our spotlight on our volunteers continues with Sandy Schuitema and Katy Kenyon. Both of them are two of the people who create magic in our costume shop. They both shared how the volunteers are a family and how Civic Theatre has become their second home. SANDRA Sandra...

Masterclass Fun Is Back!

by | May 14, 2018 | Blog

  Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and Broadway Grand Rapids are teaming up to offer two great Masterclasses for Adults (ages 7th grade-adult) with the cast of the Broadway Touring Production of THE KING AND I!  Class tuition includes: your choice of a DANCE or VOCAL...

Shrek The Musical Opens June 1st!

by | May 9, 2018 | Blog

“Ogres are like onions.” Anyone familiar with the 2001 hit comedy Shrek will surely remember this quip from its swamp-dwelling grump. As Shrek goes on to explain, ogres and onions share an important (and often overlooked) quality: layers. It’s easy to hear this and...

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Tom & Karen Weaver

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog

Here at Civic Theatre we often say “we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our volunteers.” On a daily basis, volunteers can be found throughout this building contributing their time to ensure the magic of Civic Theatre. Whether it’s using their...

Akeelah (Cast) and the Bee

by | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog

The cast of Akeelah and the Bee decided to get some real life inspiration and head to the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee. They were able to watch some of our community’s best showcase their impressive spelling skills. Just like Akeelah, the winner of this bee...

Staff Welcome: Catherine Marlett-Dreher

by | Apr 9, 2018 | Blog

Although new in her full-time capacity as Civic’s Lighting Director & Production Manager, Catie Dreher is no stranger to Civic Theatre. Her father, Paul, was the managing director for 39 years making this her home. Dreher has fond memories of growing up in the...

Performance Block 2018

by | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog

  This past weekend marked another fun year of Performance Block! 65 students shared their talent to bring Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing and Willy Wonka Kids to life for over 1300 audience members including a completely sold out performance on Sunday.   We...

GET TO KNOW: Khari Neal, Ensemble

by | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog

We love when new talent comes through the audition process and we get to see someone on the mainstage for the first time. My Fair Lady marks the first Civic Theatre performance for Khari Neal who is part of the ensemble. He brings an exciting background in both...