Forever Plaid

April 5, 2024 — April 21, 2024

Carver Studio

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic doo-wop harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies!

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by STUART ROSS
Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk
FOREVER PLAID Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Cast

  • Jinx – Kevin Taylor
  • Sparky – Cody Watson*
  • Francis – Matthew Schuster
  • Smudge – Isaiah Lee*
  • Understudies – Vincent Giannecchini

Crew

  • Light Board Operator – Elvin E. East
  • A1 Operator – Brian R. Bay
  • A2 Operator – Elia Ingerham
  • Floor Crew – David Mahon, Maggie Timmer, Jan Watson
  • Director – Mike Artis
  • Music Director – Hal Hobson
  • Choreographer – Katey Martinek
  • Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer- George Townsend
  • Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Stage Manager – Lisa Brannan
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Kris Tyrrell
  • Assistant Director – David Mahon
  • Assistant Scenic Designer – Angela Mammel
  • Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Jacob Miller
  • Charge Painter – David Kyhn
  • Scenic Artists – Angela Mammel, Justin Muse
  • Stitchers – Isabella Bolden, Camille Van Dien
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic

Performance Dates

  • Friday, April 5, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
  • Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024   7:30 PM
  • Friday, April 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024   7:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 21, 2024   2:00 PM

Venue
Carver Studio
426 S. Park Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Carver Studio are general seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center and street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

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.