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WICKED Masterclass-Round 2!

by Noddea Skidmore | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog

Another WICKED exciting opportunity for students in grades 9-12 who are seriously considering theatre as a college major or career! Dan Micchiche, Music Director for the Broadway Touring production of WICKED, will be hosting a Masterclass at Grand Rapids Civic...

WICKED Musical Theatre Audition Masterclass

by Noddea Skidmore | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog

Give your aspiring young performer the opportunity of a lifetime! In partnership with Broadway Grand Rapids, Civic Theatre is pleased to announce a Musical Theatre audition Masterclass with a cast member from the National tour of Wicked on Wednesday, November 1, from...

My Internship Experience and Love for Civic

by Noddea Skidmore | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog

I saw my first show at Civic when I was in 4th grade. I was in love with Judy Bloom’s books at the time, and I found out Civic was putting on a production based on her “Fudge” series. I remember being so immersed in a story that I’d only ever seen on a page, now...

Vicari Elected Chair of Board of Directors

by Noddea Skidmore | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts announces that Matthew L. Vicari has been elected to serve a two-year term as Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Vicari, an attorney with Miller Johnson, follows his firm’s tradition of involvement with the...

Don’t Worry, Be Healthy | Guest Post from Spectrum Health Cancer Center

by Noddea Skidmore | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog

Don’t Worry. Be Healthy! Do you worry about getting cancer? Some days, the many heart-tugging stories of people on challenging cancer journeys make it feel inevitable that most of us will one day join their ranks. In fact, a third of all cancers are preventable....

The Calendar Girls And eightWest

by Noddea Skidmore | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog

This week marks the opening of our 92nd season. As we continue in our efforts to bring the magic of theatre to West Michigan, we thank our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and media partners for making this possible. Our 2017-2018 season opens with Calendar Girls which...

Staff Welcome: Jess Luiz

by Noddea Skidmore | Sep 8, 2017 | Blog

Civic Theatre is excited to welcome Jess Luiz, Curriculum Coordinator to our staff. Luiz is a teacher at heart with a true passion for teaching and helping people of all ages experience theatre. We sat down with her to learn more about her background and what GRCT...

A Lifelong Connection to Civic: An Interview with Jenna Pope

by Noddea Skidmore | 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 Noddea Skidmore | 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 Noddea Skidmore | 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...