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The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre’s Penguin Project Production is Press Start! A New Children’s Musical. Join us as our Penguins embark on a unique adventure as they are transported into the pixelated world of video games. Beloved video game characters, who face running out of lives, organize a musical fundraiser to collect the gold rings necessary to continue playing. Heroes, villains, and sidekicks unite in an unprecedented collaboration, showcasing teamwork like never before. This 8-bit musical promises to captivate audiences, delivering heartwarming moments and unexpected twists.
Music and lyrics by Denver Casado
Book by Denver Casado and Brian Dawson
PRESS START! is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com)
- Director – AnnMarie Miller
- Music Director – Sarah Aiello
- Choreographer – Emma Michael
- Mentor Coordinator – Jeannine Jones
- Scenic Designer, Projection Designer – Justin Muse
- Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
- Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
- Sound Designer – Emma Pegouske
- Technical Director – Donovan Lannon
- Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
- 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
This production is performed in one act without an intermission.
Resource Fair: On Saturday, February 8, 2025, join us for our Sensory Friendly performance, visit with local community organizations for a Resource Fair before and after the performance.
Theme Night – Video Game Night: Calling all Video Game lovers to come to Press Start! A New Children’s Musical where each audience member will receive a fidget on Friday, February 14, 2025. You are welcome to come dressed in your favorite video game outfits. Please no masks that cover your face, toy weapons and any large head pieces will need to be removed during the performance.
Community Partner: The Arc Community Advocates
Performance Dates
- Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly and ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
- Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (School Group Performance)
- Thursday, Feb 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM (School Group Performance)
- Friday, February 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center. 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.
