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A Lifelong Connection to Civic: An Interview with Jenna Pope

by Ashley Wierenga | Aug 23, 2017 | Blog

It’s a busy time for Jenna Pope, who is the summer coordinator for Civic’s school of theatre arts. Between organizing classes and preparing for the SRTI production in July, there’s a lot on her plate. She has enjoyed working with students in this...

Stage vs. Screen: Four Reasons Why You Should See The Live Show

by Ashley Wierenga | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog

Our 2017-2018 season has a lot of stories that have been shared both on stage and on screen. Many people think that seeing the movie version is the same as watching a stage play, but the two offer understandings of the texts and themes that are worlds apart. Here are...

We’re Hiring! Curriculum Coordinator

by Ashley Wierenga | Aug 4, 2017 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre seeks a year-round, part-time Curriculum Coordinator to join the administrative team of its rapidly expanding Education Department. Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Curriculum Coordinator will manage the development and...

Top 5 Reasons Why You Need to See Civic’s Last Summer Shows

by Ashley Wierenga | Aug 3, 2017 | Blog

5. You have an active imagination. Civic’s production of The Neverending Story will tap into your sense of imagination with its unique costumes and unconventional theatre techniques. With interesting puppets and lavish headpieces, there’s no doubt that you’ll lose...

Fall Internships Now Available

by Ashley Wierenga | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is now accepting applications for our 2017 Fall Internship program.We are looking for detail-oriented individuals with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling. If you are a college student looking to complete an internship for...

Students “can’t stop the beat” with Worth Hages’ choreography

by Ashley Wierenga | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog

One of the perks of being a student at Civic’s Summer Repertory Theatre Intensive is being able to work with various theatre professionals that have first-hand experience in the theatre world. This summer, students get to learn under the hand of Worth Hages, an...

Meet Our New Technical Director!

by Ashley Wierenga | Jul 17, 2017 | Blog

Malcolm Campbell joined Civic as our new Technical Director this June. A technical theatre graduate of Western Michigan University, Malcolm comes with a wide variety of experience to bring to the Civic stage. In the past, he worked for places like Fox Valley Repertory...

The SRTI Experience

by Ashley Wierenga | Jun 28, 2017 | Blog

During the summer, the Civic School of Theatre Arts offers the Summer Repertory Theatre Intensive (SRTI), which allows young students to experience a whole new side of putting on a show. The program is designed to help students hone their skills in either performance...

We’re Hiring! Digital & Print Marketing Coordinator

by jason | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is currently seeking a part-time Digital and Print Marketing Coordinator. This position is responsible for creating measurable public awareness of Civic Theatre’s schedule and programming by creating and managing engaging inbound and...

Meet The Maker of Those “Modern” Moves

by Ashley Wierenga | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog

Based on the 1967 Academy Award®-winning movie, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a sparkling story that is sure to dazzle the audience. Millie, on stage at Civic until June 18, is definitely a show to remember. One of the things that makes it so special is all of the...