by Ashley Wierenga | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
We are so excited to bring our second Low Sensory Night during the run of James and the Giant Peach! It’s an evening of theatre where the script and the entertainment never changes, but the environment does. Reduced sound volume, adjusted lights, and an...
by Ashley Wierenga | Mar 25, 2019 | Blog
PERFORMANCE BLOCK 2019 We had a busy and exciting weekend here at Civic Theatre. Bravo to the cast and crews of this year’s Performance Block for successful shows to packed houses! It’s amazing to see what these talented students put together in such a...
by Ashley Wierenga | Jan 14, 2019 | Blog
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre remembers and celebrates the life of Robert (Rob) Thomasma. Rob was a remarkable Hair and Makeup Artist and talented actor who was cast as General Mackenzie in And Then There Were None. A Norma Brinks Award and Grand Award recipient, Rob...
by Ashley Wierenga | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog
Together, we’ve created some amazing memories so far this season: mermaids swimming through the sea with The Little Mermaid, touching tales of friendship with Steel Magnolias, and over 600 students joining us at our School of Theatre Arts. Our season has just begun,...
by Ashley Wierenga | Dec 17, 2018 | Blog
If you give us a call or stop by the Box Office here at Civic Theatre, you will be greeted by one of our Box Office Team Members. These are the smiling staff members who will help you with everything from purchasing tickets to answering your questions. Since there are...
by Ashley Wierenga | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog
How did you first get started in theatre?I got started in high school — building sets, designing lights, doing everything. I went to college originally studying scenic design. When I started in HS, there wasn’t a theatre program. One of my speech teachers...
