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FARMERS ALLEY THEATRE
presents
by
DOUGLAS LYONS
Directed by
DR. QUINCY THOMAS
CHICKEN & BISCUITS is presented by special arrangement
with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
CHICKEN & BISCUITS received its launch production on February 28, 2020, at Queens Theatre, Queens, NY. Taryn Sacramone, Executive Director.
Originally produced on Broadway by Pamela Ross, Hunter Arnold, E. Clayton Cornelious, Leah Michalos, Kayla Greenspan, Priyanka Chopra Jones, Nick Jonas, Mapleseed Productions, Curt Cronin, John Joseph, John Paterakis, and Invisible Wall Productions/Blaine Hopkins at the Circle in the Square Theatre on October 10, 2021.
Setting:
Now. St. Luke’s Church, New Haven, CT. Bernard Jenkins’s funeral.
Chicken & Biscuits is performed without an intermission.
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A LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Farmers Alley Theatre Staff
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Cast
Creative Team
Crew
Meet the Company
Demetria earned a BA at Grand Valley State University, her MFA from the University of Houston Professional Actor Training Program, and is excited to be making her Farmers Alley Theatre debut! Regional credits include Eunice in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at American Players Theatre, DOUBT at New Stage Theater, Mistress Page in MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Michigan Shakespeare Festival, and Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Gertrude in HAMLET at Houston Shakespeare Festival. Television credits include guest appearances on CHICAGO FIRE (NBC Universal) and as a series regular on APB (Fox TV). Directing credits include OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET at the University of Houston, and FIGARO at Hope Rep, a 2021-2022 Wilde Award winner.
Von Washington Jr. certainly understands the value of an education. Growing up the son of a college professor and professional actress, Von has been exposed to his parents’ love for and expertise in written and verbal communications for as long as he can remember. As Executive Director of Community Relations for The Kalamazoo Promise (Promise), Von is tasked with being the spokesperson for The Kalamazoo Promise, which includes holding responsibility to key community stakeholders, managing media relations, and promoting a system of communication and information around a common vision of becoming an education community. Von arrived at The Promise after a long career with the Kalamazoo Public Schools where he served as principal of Kalamazoo Central High School from August 2007 to July 2012. While there, he enjoyed a visit in 2010 from President Barack Obama who selected that school for delivery of the first ever presidential commencement speech at a high school for its winning entry in the Race to the Top Commencement Competition. Von holds a bachelor’s degree from Western State University of Colorado and earned a Master of Educational Leadership degree from Western Michigan University. He has performed on stage and screen in several productions across the country. Most recently he appeared on the Farmers Alley stage in our 2014 production of CLYBOURNE PARK.
Avery Vonn Kenyatta is a Houston based actor and Intimacy Director. Select acting credits include DANCE NATION (Luke), IN THE BLOOD (Chilli/Jabber) TITUS ANDRONICUS(Aaron the Moor), THE COLORED MUSEUM (Miss Roj), ANGELS IN AMERICA (Belize), and THE CRUCIBLE (Danforth). He has a passion for actor advocacy and is extremely grateful to use his gift of storytelling in multiple ways. He is a certified Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors and has studied with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators. He holds a BFA from Western Michigan University and an MFA from the University of Houston's Professional Actor Training Program. Avery is delighted to be making his Farmers Alley debut!
Sam is thrilled to make his Farmers Alley Theatre debut in CHICKEN AND BISCUITS. A recent graduate of Syracuse University (BFA Musical Theatre), he performed last summer as a vocalist in the production cast of the Regent Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship. Other credits include; "Jeb (Onstage Swing)" in Plaza Theatrical’s production of GRUMPY OLD MEN, "Man 5" in A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING at SU Dept. of Drama, WALMART LIVE with TBA Global, and a chorus member in MCP's PARADE and THE SECRET GARDEN at Lincoln Centre (conducted by Jason Robert Brown and Michael Kosarin, respectively). He is so grateful to bring Logan to life in this incredible play!
A hard core dog mom, Darlene is most known for Guest Starring in the role of Joyce, Season 2 of the Netflix Series ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. Graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale Film Credits: TO HAVE AND TO KILL, DAY OF THE FIGHT, EQUAL STANDARD
A senior at Kalamazoo Central High School, Aija is ecstatic to be a part of a Farmers Alley production! A Merze Tate Explorer, Aija has performed at the Kalamazoo Civic, Face Off Theatre, and was Ti Moune in the Kalamazoo Central High School production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. She would like to thank her younger sisters for their encouragement, and her grandparents for supporting her always. She would also like to thank her mother and father.
Marissa is a founding member and the Artistic Director of Face Off Theatre Company and graduate of Western Michigan University’s Theatre Program. She has directed numerous productions in Kalamazoo including: Bob Marley’s THREE LITTLE BIRDS at Farmers Alley Theatre, THE PIANO LESSON by August Wilson, GREASE at Hackett Catholic Prep High School, IN THE HEIGHTS at Kalamazoo Central High School, THE LEARNED LADIES at Kalamazoo College, DANCING GRANNY at WMU, as well as several FOTC productions (BEEN LOVING YOU, CHAIN, THE MOUNTAINTOP, THE COLORED MUSEUM, and DREAMGIRLS). Marissa has also performed in several productions including RUINED, TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING, DETROIT 67, and BY THE WAY MEET VERA STARK. She resides in Kalamazoo with her husband Harold, beautiful children Lyla, Hunter, Estelle, and dog Enzo.
Julianne Howe-Bouwens is a professional stage and screen actress who has performed internationally and is stoked to be back at Farmers Alley! Fave stage credits include THE WIZ (Hangar Theatre, NY), DOUBT (Hope Summer Rep & Farmers Alley), ARTREACH TOUR (Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati), SISTER ACT, AVENUE Q, NEWSIES, & DREAMGIRLS (Grand Rapids Civic Theatre), RENT (GVSU) and her one-woman show BLACK MONA LISA. IMDb credits include HORIZON, SAUGATUCK CURES, and THE STEAM EXPERIMENT. Her work includes industrial, print and commercial modeling, voice-over, murder mysteries, and improv. Catch her Broadway review summertime at The Kirby in Saugatuck! She is represented by Unique Models & Talent, Productions Plus and The iGroup. juliannehowebouwens.com
Quincy’s Ph.D. in Theatre and his Performance Studies certification are both from Bowling Green State University. As an actor, director, and playwright, his offerings focus on subjects such as counter-storytelling; Black performativity in American culture; representations of the marginalized in popular culture; stand up and solo performance, and performative writing. As a Professor in the Theatre Arts Department, Quincy employs his passion for theatre, performance studies, and film while speaking to issues surrounding cultural marginalization and misrepresentation in the arts, specifically of racial and ethnic minorities, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. His most recent directorial offering was Katori Hall's THE MOUNTAINTOP. Some of his favorite roles played include Christopher in BLUE/ORANGE, Albert in CLYBOURNE PARK, Touchstone in AS YOU LIKE IT, Lord Longeville in LOVE'S LABOURS LOST, Selsdon in NOISES OFF, and Actor in Nassim Soleimanpour’s WHITE RABBIT; RED RABBIT. Recently his play, THE WHITES EXPLAIN IT ALL, was selected as the full-length play for the 2023 Region III Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. When not seeing to the aforementioned undertakings, Quincy is writing a new play entitled, COMPLEX RHYTHMS.
Miriam Hahn Thomas is an educator, theatre historian, and dramaturg, working in arts education and programming in Kalamazoo, MI. She is a member of the Museum Education team at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, where she serves as Assistant Curator of Adult Programs. Originally from Dearing, GA, Miriam earned her Ph.D. in Theatre and a Certificate in Performance Studies from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. She received her M.A. in Theatre from the University of South Carolina, and her B.A. in Theatre and English, with a concentration in Creative Writing, from Wofford College. She has held teaching positions at multiple institutions, including Kennesaw State University, Ball State University, and Wofford College. Production dramaturgy credits include ANTIGONE, INTO THE WOODS, PRIVATE EYES, SONIA FLEW, IPHIGENIA AND OTHER DAUGHTERS, and COPENHAGEN. Miriam has served as director or assistant director for productions of AS YOU LIKE IT, NO ROOSTERS IN THE DESERT, ANTIGONE, CLOWN BAR, and SONIA FLEW. She has also appeared onstage in roles such as Jean in DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE, Cel in THE MOST MASSIVE WOMAN WINS, Claire Zachanassian in THE VISIT, and Gwendolyn Fairfax in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.
Roger W. Burleigh* (he/him) (Stage Manager)
Roger is excited to be in his 10th season as Farmers Alley Theatre's Equity Stage Manager. Roger started his theatre journey in second grade and has been traveling that road ever since. Both as an actor and technician, Roger has graced many stages throughout the area, and has been at Farmers Alley since season two. Some of his favorites in recent years are NEXT TO NORMAL, THE PRODUCERS, DOGFIGHT, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MURDER FOR TWO, and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Roger would like to thank his family and educators who got him hooked on live theatre. There is nothing quite like experiencing a live production with a live audience. Proud member of Actors Equity Association.
Roger is excited to be in his 10th season as Farmers Alley Theatre's Equity Stage Manager. Roger started his theatre journey in second grade and has been traveling that road ever since. Both as an actor and technician, Roger has graced many stages throughout the area, and has been at Farmers Alley since season two. Some of his favorites in recent years are NEXT TO NORMAL, THE PRODUCERS, DOGFIGHT, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MURDER FOR TWO, and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Roger would like to thank his family and educators who got him hooked on live theatre. There is nothing quite like experiencing a live production with a live audience. Proud member of Actors Equity Association.
Mike Borzkowski (he/him) (Technical Director)
Mike is in his second season as Farmers Alley Theatre’s full time technical director. Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Mike has spent the last decade bouncing around various tech and production roles at many theatres in the area including Miller Auditorium, Chenery Auditorium, Farmers Alley Theatre and more. Specializing in taking things apart, but not necessarily putting them back together, Mike is excited to take on unique challenges and opportunities as Farmers Alley’s Technical Director for the 2022-23 season.
Mike is in his second season as Farmers Alley Theatre’s full time technical director. Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Mike has spent the last decade bouncing around various tech and production roles at many theatres in the area including Miller Auditorium, Chenery Auditorium, Farmers Alley Theatre and more. Specializing in taking things apart, but not necessarily putting them back together, Mike is excited to take on unique challenges and opportunities as Farmers Alley’s Technical Director for the 2022-23 season.
Sam Snow (she/her) (Scenic Design)
Samantha Snow graduated in 2016 with a BFA in Technical Theatre & Design from Western Michigan University with a focus in scenic design. Since graduating Snow has worked for various companies and schools in the community including The Barn Theatre, Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, and Portage Central Theatre. Currently Snow works as the Gull Lake Center for the Fine Arts manager.
Samantha Snow graduated in 2016 with a BFA in Technical Theatre & Design from Western Michigan University with a focus in scenic design. Since graduating Snow has worked for various companies and schools in the community including The Barn Theatre, Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, and Portage Central Theatre. Currently Snow works as the Gull Lake Center for the Fine Arts manager.
Cory Kalkowski (he/him) (Lighting Design)
Cory graduated from Western Michigan University in 2015 with a BFA in lighting design and production. He has toured with JERSEY BOYS and ELF ON THE SHELF as a head electrician. Having been a Production Electrician for two major national tours he now is giving back to the community some of his knowledge in large-format productions.
Cory graduated from Western Michigan University in 2015 with a BFA in lighting design and production. He has toured with JERSEY BOYS and ELF ON THE SHELF as a head electrician. Having been a Production Electrician for two major national tours he now is giving back to the community some of his knowledge in large-format productions.
Kennedy Hayes (she/her) (Sound Design)
Kennedy Hayes graduated from Western Michigan University in December of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Multimedia Arts & Technology. Since graduating, Kennedy has crafted her career with employment at Portage Public Schools, Western Michigan University, and various freelance opportunities around the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas.
Kennedy Hayes graduated from Western Michigan University in December of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Multimedia Arts & Technology. Since graduating, Kennedy has crafted her career with employment at Portage Public Schools, Western Michigan University, and various freelance opportunities around the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas.
Savannah Draper (she/her) (Prop Design & Charge Painter)
Savannah previously served as Prop Designer for BECOMING DR. RUTH, THE GREAT LEAP, A SWINGING CHRISTMAS: THE HOLIDAY MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, BRIGHT STAR, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, AVENUE Q, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, THE PRODUCERS, LIBERACE!, IT'S ONLY A PLAY, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, and HONKY TONK ANGELS. A Kalamazoo native, Savannah has spent the last few years working as a freelance designer, stage manager and technician throughout Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Prior to her travels she was the Stage Management Associate for the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and Props Designer for Millbrook Playhouse. Savannah is thrilled to be able to call Farmers Alley her forever theatre home and is grateful to all who have helped her along her theatrical journey.
Savannah previously served as Prop Designer for BECOMING DR. RUTH, THE GREAT LEAP, A SWINGING CHRISTMAS: THE HOLIDAY MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, BRIGHT STAR, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, AVENUE Q, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, THE PRODUCERS, LIBERACE!, IT'S ONLY A PLAY, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, and HONKY TONK ANGELS. A Kalamazoo native, Savannah has spent the last few years working as a freelance designer, stage manager and technician throughout Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Prior to her travels she was the Stage Management Associate for the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and Props Designer for Millbrook Playhouse. Savannah is thrilled to be able to call Farmers Alley her forever theatre home and is grateful to all who have helped her along her theatrical journey.
Nicole Peckens (she/her) (Costume Design)
This marks Nicole's eighth production with Farmers Alley, and her first season as Resident Costumer. Her resume includes a wide variety of film and theatre from the historic outdoor drama THE LOST COLONY, "My Brother, My Brother, and Me," and such iconic shows as THE TOXIC AVENGER, AVENUE Q, THE PRODUCERS, MARAT/SADE, and THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. She received her MFA in Costume Technology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her BFA in Costume Design From Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She sends a thank you to her mother, her husband Murdoc, her Partner in Mischief, and her furlings for their love and support to keep her sane.
This marks Nicole's eighth production with Farmers Alley, and her first season as Resident Costumer. Her resume includes a wide variety of film and theatre from the historic outdoor drama THE LOST COLONY, "My Brother, My Brother, and Me," and such iconic shows as THE TOXIC AVENGER, AVENUE Q, THE PRODUCERS, MARAT/SADE, and THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. She received her MFA in Costume Technology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her BFA in Costume Design From Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. She sends a thank you to her mother, her husband Murdoc, her Partner in Mischief, and her furlings for their love and support to keep her sane.
Steve Hodges (he/him) (Hair/Wig Design)
Steve has been our very talented Wig Master for our productions of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, BRIGHT STAR, THE REVOLUTIONISTS, LOST IN YONKERS, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED, CAMELOT, FUN HOME, MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON, A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2, BEYOND THE RAINBOW, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and THE PRODUCERS. Steve’s talent was also on display during our productions of HONKY TONK ANGELS, GYPSY, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, 1776, and FANCY NANCY. He also been featured on the Farmers Alley stage as an actor in THE SPITFIRE GRILL, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, and 1776. Steve is also a valued volunteer who often serves as our House Manager on show nights. “Thank you to Farmers Alley Theatre for giving me the opportunity to grow in this artistic endeavor.”
Steve has been our very talented Wig Master for our productions of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, BRIGHT STAR, THE REVOLUTIONISTS, LOST IN YONKERS, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED, CAMELOT, FUN HOME, MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON, A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2, BEYOND THE RAINBOW, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, and THE PRODUCERS. Steve’s talent was also on display during our productions of HONKY TONK ANGELS, GYPSY, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, 1776, and FANCY NANCY. He also been featured on the Farmers Alley stage as an actor in THE SPITFIRE GRILL, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, and 1776. Steve is also a valued volunteer who often serves as our House Manager on show nights. “Thank you to Farmers Alley Theatre for giving me the opportunity to grow in this artistic endeavor.”
David Knewston (he/him) (Master Electrician)
This is David's first season as the Master Electrician for Farmer's Alley after starting as a volunteer last year. He has taken the opportunity here to grow more connected with his late father by doing something they both shared a passion for - helping others tell stories. David's day job is leading a team of systems analysts at Streamline Healthcare Solutions.
This is David's first season as the Master Electrician for Farmer's Alley after starting as a volunteer last year. He has taken the opportunity here to grow more connected with his late father by doing something they both shared a passion for - helping others tell stories. David's day job is leading a team of systems analysts at Streamline Healthcare Solutions.
Marcia Smith (she/her) and Tom Smith (he/him) (Wardrobe Support)
Marcia and Tom are long-time supporters of theater in the Kalamazoo area. Natives of Kalamazoo/Portage both were involved with their respective high school’s theater and music programs. They continued to support Portage Northern’s Drama and Music Departments when their children, Jennifer and Adam, were students there. Marcia was the Box Office Manager for 24 years and Tom lent his construction expertise backstage. Marcia was also a familiar face in her role as Assistant to the Directors for the musicals at Mattawan High School for 15 years. Together they have volunteered at Farmers Alley Theater since Season 1 and have assisted with the costumes for all productions since Season 8.
Marcia and Tom are long-time supporters of theater in the Kalamazoo area. Natives of Kalamazoo/Portage both were involved with their respective high school’s theater and music programs. They continued to support Portage Northern’s Drama and Music Departments when their children, Jennifer and Adam, were students there. Marcia was the Box Office Manager for 24 years and Tom lent his construction expertise backstage. Marcia was also a familiar face in her role as Assistant to the Directors for the musicals at Mattawan High School for 15 years. Together they have volunteered at Farmers Alley Theater since Season 1 and have assisted with the costumes for all productions since Season 8.
Milan Levy (they/she) (Directing Intern)
Milan is a senior Theatre Arts major at Kalamazoo College. Their most recent endeavor was Camae in THE MOUNTAINTOP. In 2021, they directed the original one-person show UNZIPPED by Rebecca Chan. They are so grateful to be able to shadow Director Quincy Thomas during this process. And to work with this beautifully amazing cast!
Milan is a senior Theatre Arts major at Kalamazoo College. Their most recent endeavor was Camae in THE MOUNTAINTOP. In 2021, they directed the original one-person show UNZIPPED by Rebecca Chan. They are so grateful to be able to shadow Director Quincy Thomas during this process. And to work with this beautifully amazing cast!
Julie Minar (she/her) (Asst. Stage Manager)
Julie has been working backstage since season 8. In that time she's filled many roles including Assistant Stage Manager, floor crew, dresser, and follow spot operator. Her favorite was playing the dead body in MURDER FOR TWO: HOLIDAY EDITION.
Julie has been working backstage since season 8. In that time she's filled many roles including Assistant Stage Manager, floor crew, dresser, and follow spot operator. Her favorite was playing the dead body in MURDER FOR TWO: HOLIDAY EDITION.
Douglas Lyons (Playwright)
Douglas Lyons wrote the 2021 GLAAD nominated Broadway comedy CHICKEN & BISCUITS. As an actor, Broadway/NYC: BEAUTIFUL (Original Cast), BOOK OF MORMON and PARADE (NY City Center). Tours: DREAMGIRLS, RENT and MORMON 1st Nat’l. Regionally: Yale Rep, Hartford Stage Company, Huntington Theatre Company, 5th Ave Theatre, The Muny and more. As a writer: The Emmy nominated FRAGGLE ROCK (Apple TV), FIVE POINTS (Theater Latte Da), BEAU (Adirondack Theatre Festival and IndieFest {Best of Show 2022}), and the 2018 Off-Broadway Alliance Award-winning musical, POLKADOTS. Douglas is currently developing television with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and Sky Dance. @Chocolatehipster
Douglas Lyons wrote the 2021 GLAAD nominated Broadway comedy CHICKEN & BISCUITS. As an actor, Broadway/NYC: BEAUTIFUL (Original Cast), BOOK OF MORMON and PARADE (NY City Center). Tours: DREAMGIRLS, RENT and MORMON 1st Nat’l. Regionally: Yale Rep, Hartford Stage Company, Huntington Theatre Company, 5th Ave Theatre, The Muny and more. As a writer: The Emmy nominated FRAGGLE ROCK (Apple TV), FIVE POINTS (Theater Latte Da), BEAU (Adirondack Theatre Festival and IndieFest {Best of Show 2022}), and the 2018 Off-Broadway Alliance Award-winning musical, POLKADOTS. Douglas is currently developing television with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and Sky Dance. @Chocolatehipster
*Proud Member of Actors Equity
Actors' Equity Association (“Equity"), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.
Actors' Equity Association (“Equity"), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.
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2022-2023 Supporters
Farmers Alley Theatre profoundly thanks all the following supporters for their generous contributions from 2/24/22 to 2/24/23
| VISIONARY | Deborah Dingwall |
| Anonymous | Douglas & Son Inc. |
| DeMent & Marquardt | Glen and Greeta Douglass |
| Irving S. Gilmore Foundation | Gayle Finder |
| First National Bank of Michigan Charitable Fund | Gay Frew |
| Jack and Andy Hopkins | Stephen Friedman |
| David Isaacson | Beverly Gahan |
| Morrison Jewelers | John Geisler |
| The Marvin and Rosalie Okun Family Foundation | Don Goodling |
| Suzanne U D Parish Foundation | Lori Hatfield |
| Peregrine | Catherine Henze |
| Diane S. Robertson | Ed and Ginnie Hessler |
| Shubert Foundation | Ralph M. Hodges |
| Margaret (Peg) Small | Mark Hoffman |
| Tyler Little Foundation | Tony Holewinski |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | Doug and Sue Hoopingarner |
| Joshua and Pam Weiner | Katherine Houston |
| "Zhang Financial, Inc." | Judy Imanse |
| Jeanette and Wayne Johnson | |
| EXECUTIVE | Thomas Kaiser |
| Nancy Ford Charles | Elizabeth Kellogg |
| Dominic & Barbara Court Family Fund for Dramatic Arts | Mary Kinney |
| Mary Meagher and John Hock | Andrew and Pamela Knight |
| Patti and Bob Huiskamp | Sue E. Kovach |
| Bill and Jeannette Maxey | Blaine and Bobbie Lam |
| Mickey McDonald and Timothy Aaron | Ann Lamble |
| Kathy Mulay | Anne Laurence |
| Art Nemitz | David and Amy Lehr |
| Rose Street Advisors | Mark Kraai and Linda Lesniak |
| Varnum | Judith Loudin |
| Brian Smith and Maria Maki | |
| PRODUCER | Michael and Mary Ann March |
| Tom and Carol Beech | Bob and Barb McCall |
| Sam and Shon Field | Michael and Barbara McMann |
| Alfred Garcia and Sandra Edwards | Mary Miyagawa |
| Linda Harrington | Melissa Napier |
| Kalamazoo Growlers | Vicki Nelson |
| Dori Kunkle | Kay and Ann Perry |
| Gary and Jeanne Leadley | Doug and Pam Phillips |
| Shayne and Kevin Plemmons | Michael and Lisa Phillips |
| Michael and Laurel Scheidt | Don and Jeri Price |
| Michael and Sharon Seelye | Kathleen Rabbers |
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| Southern Michigan Bank and Trust | Rick and Carol Riddle-Wallus |
| Adam and Allison Weiner | Jill Rozanoff |
| D. Terry and Sharon Williams | Martha Schinderle |
| Tim and Judy Shank | |
| DIRECTOR | David and Susan Sheldon |
| Phil Borozan and Kim Marineau | Luanne and Edward St. Peter |
| Samuel and Carole Cupps | Tim and Janet Thieme |
| David & Valerie Flagler | Mary Tift |
| Don Flesche | Bob and Linda Van Dis |
| Jerrold T. French | Jan Versaw |
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| Carol Haenicke | Theresa Weiss |
| Bob and Becky Kramer | Katie Winner-Weitzel and John Weitzel |
| Alan and Rhonda Messinger | Jennifer Westerman |
| Ronald and Joan Molitor | John and Mary Whyte |
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| Network for Good | Maggie & Eric Zahrai |
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| Elizabeth Upjohn Mason | Sarah Aiello |
| Martin and Katy Velten | Rick Allen |
| Liz Walker | Jollie Allen |
| Phyllis Westerman | Robert Allison |
| Micah Arce | |
| PRINCIPAL | Onur Arugaslan |
| Andrew and Lisa Ambrosio | Alice Asmus |
| Steven and Kathy Barry | Tammy Bailey |
| Chris Beaver | Delia M Baker |
| Martha Beverly | Cheryl Balmer |
| Gregor and Sandy Blix | John Beaudoin |
| Rena Brooks | Doris Beck |
| James and Carol Carter | Lorie Beckman |
| Christine K. Castle | Nicholas Behnke |
| Michael Clark | Rebecca Bigelow |
| Lou and Helen Coleman | Scott Bjerke |
| Robert and Nancy Cretsinger | Diane Boley |
| Carl Doerschler | Gregg & Carol Bradley |
| Gregory Elfring | William Bray |
| James Escamilla and Brenda Longman | Melinda Brennan |
| Gary and Anne Fergemann | Arthur Brill |
| Anne Fischell | Katherine Brinklow |
| Gary and Stephanie Giguere | Frederick Brown |
| Geoffrey and Beverly Grambau | Cary E Brubaker |
| Daniel Guyette | Sidney Brush |
| Al and Kris Hovestadt | Eileen and Michael Burke |
| James and Kathy Justen | Nora Bushman |
| Jim Keeler and Merry Ellen Eason | Delia Campos |
| Dave and Deb Keenan | Heidi Cavanagh |
| Alice and Mike Kemerling | Kyle Centers |
| Bill and Sue Kovats | Colleen Centers |
| Kay Lennon | Jeannie Claus |
| Paul and Cathy Mejia | Kathryn Cole |
| Scott and Janet Nykaza | Veronica Cunningham |
| Bill Pierce and Ann Paulson | Bonnie Dalton |
| Howard and Georgia Potrude | Donald Dangler |
| Arthur and Janet Riley | Jim and Mary Ann Dechnik |
| Jane Schley | Steve and Marlene Denenfeld |
| Jacob Schupan | Frances Denny |
| Ron and Margaret Strezelecki | Linda Derfiny |
| Bob and Pat Terwilliger | Ken Dettloff |
| Dick and Chris Thomas | Amber Dixon |
| Stephen and Irene Trivers | Danna Downing |
| Bo Van Peenan and Mel VanPeenan | Jan Drake |
| John and Jean Wiler | Jim Keeler and Merry Ellen Eason |
| Colleen Young | Carol Eddy |
| Nik Zumburs | Michael Ehlers |
| Jeffrey Elliott | |
| SUPPORTING | Sarah Engstrom |
| Dennis and Susan Hollar | Kitty Fishman |
| Cornell & Julie Abod | Rebecca Fonner |
| Christine Albertini | Angela Forgey |
| Julie Andersen-Zelnis | David Fransen and Jennifer Smith |
| Anne Anderson | Joyce Gadola |
| Jennifer Arvanigian | Roy Geiger |
| Gary & Nancy Ausema | Sharon Gleeson |
| David and Sandy Badt | Global Clinical Connections |
| Harol Ballen | Dianne Gorsuch |
| Sherry Bate | Marion Gray |
| Robert and Judith Beam | Bobbie and Shel Green |
| Charles and Mary Ann Birch | John Griesbach |
| Harry and Mary Bird | Gary Griffin |
| Donna & James Bishop | Jessica Gulley |
| Byrl and Mary Bowman | Jan Guszynski |
| Donald Bremer | Monique Haley |
| Bruce and Cheryl Briney | Ron and Molly Hamilton |
| Robert and Susan Brown | Patrick Hanlin |
| Faith A. Burleigh | Mary Ellen Harris |
| Mervin and Kay Burtis | Jim Hayes |
| Carol Coverly | Jay and Dianne Heckler |
| Ted and Stacy Dent | Jeff and Sue Henshaw |
| David & Susan Doan | Brad Hershbein |
| James and Pat Dolan | Jeanne Hess |
| Bob & Mary Doud | Shannon Hill |
| Thomas Drinan | James and Kathryn Hillenbrand |
| Scott and Kathy Everett | Hal Hobson-Morse |
| Molly Fairbanks | William Hokanson |
| Lisa Falk | Donald Horner |
| Greg and Ann Feldmeier | Phillip Horwich |
| John Fink & Zaide Pixley | Mark Hosking |
| Marian Fisher | Madeline Isch |
| David Ford | Heather Isch |
| Pamela Fox Obed | Kathy Jepson |
| Robert and Marilyn Geil | Carmen Jonaitis |
| Ed and Nan Goldenthal | Tim Judy |
| Janet Gover | Michael Jutila |
| Anne Grandstaff | Jon and Kitty Kachniewicz |
| Robert Poats and Janet Green | James Karle |
| Bruce & Jeanne Grubb | Michael Keim |
| Dan and Barbara Gustin | Deborah and Michael Killarney |
| Tim and Debra Hanna | Jim Knapp |
| Mary & Jim | Barbara Kreuzer |
| Dennis & Susan Hollar | Mary Ann and Erik Korgh |
| John & Peggy Hopkins | Asmita Kulkarni |
| Robert and Lynn Horton | Seth Langsam |
| Laurel Hyames Sayre | Kathleen Ledger |
| E. Heather Ingram | Jonathon Linsenman |
| Stephen & Kathy Jepson | Adriane Little |
| Judy Jolliffe | David Lucio |
| Linda Kanamueller | Thomas Lundquist |
| Joan Khaled | Juloe Lyons |
| Martha King | Kevin Maher |
| Richard and Patricia Kirschner | Debra Mancuso |
| Patricia Kirschner | Mary Jane Mapes |
| Susan Knox | Shaun Martin |
| Peter Kobrak | Tiffany McCafferty |
| Karen Kruse | Lynda McKinnon |
| Ken and Sue Kuchenreuther | Jacquelyn McShulskis |
| Nelly Kurzmann | Craig and Kim Melvin |
| Kerry Lake and Paul Arkinstall | James and Donna Menchinger |
| Norm and Bonnie Langeland | Katerina Mikhailova |
| Wayne and Toni Leblong | Charles Miller |
| Robert and Joyce Leppard | Michelle Miller-Adams |
| Mark and Pam Liberacki | Theresa Mills |
| Ken and Paula Manley | Megan Moloney |
| Charlene & Peter Marsiglia | Alycia Morelli |
| Sue Ann Mater | Michael Morris |
| Prudence McCabe | Carol Moshier |
| Elizabeth McKenna | Kenneth Newby |
| Dennis and Jan McNally | Judith Oliver |
| Lynne Meek | Travis Olsen |
| Jamie & Amy Melvin | Pamela Parise |
| Ralph & Jeanette Meyer | Bruce Parmelee |
| Robert & Shelagh Miller | Herbert Pearson |
| Julia Minar | Elizabeth Peot |
| Scott and Heather Moore | James Perkins |
| Charles Nelson | Pamela Phillips |
| Eric and Melanie Oudsema | Will Pierce |
| Mary Oudsema | Natalia Pinto |
| Barbara Page and Roger Prior | Douglas Plaut |
| Timothy & Louann Palmer | Eric W Pott |
| Don and Ann Parfet | Michael Powell |
| Emily Parfet | Rolland Preuss |
| Donna Parr | Martha Ream |
| Martha Poolman | Mary Ann Rebert |
| Thomas & Linda Powell | Nancy Repp |
| Richard and Sherry Ramsdell | Stephen Rodia |
| Barbara Ray | Elizabeth Rohs |
| Arlene Reitz | Edward and Jan Sackley |
| Dale and Ethel Resh | Linda Schell |
| Thomson Reuters | Laurie Schmidt |
| Jim and Diane Rikkers | Diane Schuldt |
| Barry and Jane Ross | Samuel Sedlecky |
| Edward and Jan Sackley | Pamela Simon |
| Ardith Sarkozy | Jayla Smith |
| Janette Schoenherr | Barbara Soda |
| Dan and Sherry Schupan | Sons of Norway - Askeladden Lodge |
| David and Susan Sheldon | Kristine Sorensen |
| Jim Sholl | Daniel Steffler |
| Joellen Silberman | Emily Stewart |
| Jerry & Judy Sivak | Lyda Stillwell |
| Daniel Smith & Jeanette Greselin | Marcia Stobie |
| Renee Smith | Jacob Sumner |
| Jochanan and Mabel Stenesh | Gary Swartz |
| Baiba Stepe | Jezaniah Tena |
| Richard Schmiege and Jan Stoner | Samantha Turner |
| Jon and Jane Streeter | Vicki Vanas |
| Linda Taylor | Joy Veltkamp |
| Jim and Marcie Telfer | David and Linda Wagner |
| John & Linnaea Thomas | Nancy Walker |
| Grace Tiffnay | Joe and Holly Walls |
| Jerry Tilmann and Gary Steiner | Leah Walters |
| Bill and Susan VanDis | Barbara E. Walters |
| Paul and Karen Vellom | Judy Walters |
| Marilyn Vineyard | Janet Ward |
| Wanda Wallis | John Weaver |
| Pamela West | Teri Weese |
| Donald and Mel White | Cathie Weir |
| Henry & Ellen Winter | Bill White |
| Frank & Janet Wolf | Jodi Wiersma |
| Christina Woytal | Kelly Wietfeldt |
| Jeannie Woelfel | |
| ENSEMBLE | Robert Woleben |
| Richard and Barbara Baker | Clarence Worden |
| Terese Banner | Raoul and JoAnn Yochim |
| "Benny DiCarta's, LLC" | Laurie Young |
| Steven & Nancy Bielak | Paulo Zagalo-Melo |
| Carol Black | Nancy Zausner |
| Marilyn Breu | Laura Zervic |
| Duane and Betty Brown | Joellen Zimmerman |
| Phillip and Virginia Caruso | |
| Dennis and Carol Chandler | IN KIND |
| Frank and Shirley Cody | Gregg and Carol Bradley |
| Cathy Cook | Food Dance Cafe |
| Jacqueline Corak | Sarkozy Bakery |
| Paul and Judy Davidoff | Ty's Joint |
| Linda Diller |
Special Thanks
Becky Klose/Klose2U Photography
Black Arts & Cultural Center
Chenery Auditorium
Dann Sytsma and the KNAC
Douglas Lyons
Elise Ripmaster
Eric Batts
First Baptist Church
Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Kat Mumma/VDA Productions
Laurie McDonald/Allegra Creative Marketing Group
OutFront
Paul Stroili/Touchstone GraphicDesign
Queer Theatre Kalamazoo
Rev. Mike Wood - Saint Barnabus Episcopal Church, Portage
Stacy Bartell
Steve Brubaker/Twenty20 Productions
Ty Griffis/Ty’s Joint
Tyler Bee