Dogfight

February 20, 2026 — March 1, 2026

Parish Theatre

On the eve of the Vietnam War, a young soldier learns the power of compassion when he plays a cruel joke on an unsuspecting girl. Dogfight by Benji Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman, and La La Land) and Peter Duchan, is a love story about how the choices we make define who we become.

Music and Lyrics by BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL Book by PETER DUCHAN
Based on the Warner Bros. Film and Screenplay by Bob Comfort
DOGFIGHT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

 

Cast

  • Eddie Birdlace – Sam Davis*
  • Rose Fenny – Hana Westrick*
  • Bernstein – Jordan Bruner
  • Boland – Brandt Trotter
  • Fector – John Hart
  • Stevens – Peter Bryant
  • Gibbs – Alex Wade Cole
  • Marine 1 – Elliot Odette
  • Marine 3 – Ian Burr*
  • Marine 4 – Colin Evans
  • Mama – Taryn Forkin*
  • Marcy – Sydney Rae Harrison
  • Pete/Sergeant/Waiter – Drew Gorzen*
  • Peggy/Ensemble Woman 3/Suzette/Hippy – Mia Quesada*
  • Ensemble Woman 1/Ruth/Librarian/Hippy – Stacey Jaeger*
  • Ensemble Woman 2/Chippy/Hippy – Ella Ledbetter-Newton
  • Lounge Singer/Soloist/Big Tony – Duke Duquette*

*Civic Debut

Orchestra

  • Emma Peterman – Conductor/Keys
  • Carter Way – Drums
  • Brandon Pacheco – Violin
  • Taylor Crow – Cello
  • Mark Tomlonson – Bass
  • Jared Norwood – Guitar

Crew

  • Floor Manager – Allison Mayo
  • Light Board Operator – Jan Watson
  • A1 – Ace Terrentine
  • A2 Operator – Elia Grace
  • Floor Crew – Sarah Legeza, Paige Billian
  • Dressers – Joni Edwards, Merinda Edwards, Kelsey Jordan
  • Follow Spot Operators – Reed Shilts, Lisa Brannan, Larry Foster-Goodrich, Noami Curran, Torri Jo Mitchell,

    Joby Hertel

  • Playback Operator – Kris Tyrrell
  • Makeup Crew – Traci Glasscock
  • Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Music Director – Emma Peterman
  • Choreographer – Sara Sherman
  • Scenic Designer – Justin Muse
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
  • Sound Designer – Imari Hill
  • Hair/Makeup Designer – Lindsay Fleck
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager – Val Glasscock
  • Dramaturg – Emily Awe
  • Intimacy Coordinator – Mike Artis
  • Assistant Director – Kelly Higgins
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Allison Mayo
  • Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Nathan Behrend, Tully Davis
  • Charge Painter – Justin Muse
  • Scenic Artists – Paige Billian, David Kyhn
  • Stitchers – Isabella Balden, Lindsay Fleck, Addie Gorden
  • Costume Shop Manager – Nora Hauk
  • Master Electrician – Benjamin Arnett
  • Audio Engineer – CJ Mizikar
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Browning
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Front of House Manager – Melita Terrentine
  • Box Office Manager – Sydney Lewis
  • Audience Engagement Manager – Christopher S. Blades
  • Production Stage Manager – Kalie Hagen
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic
  • This production is performed in 2 acts with a 15-minute intermission.
  • This production includes adult situations and strong language, depictions of war that include sudden loud noises such as gun shots and explosions, the use of simulated weapons, simulated smoking, flashing lights, and water-based haze.

Performance Dates:

  • Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Description Services Available)
  • Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM
  • Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM (Military Appreciation Day)
  • Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Venue
Parish Theatre
405 S. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Parish Theatre feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. For further assistance with parking please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.