All Ears Theatre

04/24/2026

Saturday May 2, 6-6:30 pm at KNAC 315 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49007

The radio program “The Adventures of Johnny Forest & Sue McGee: The Dragonfly" invites us to return to 1950s America, when a highly anticipated biplane fly-in event at the county fair attracts a criminal element that puts The Dragonfly - a rare Sopwith Pup - in peril. But, intrepid detectives Johnny Forest, a well-liked and curious teen, and Sue McGee, a natural leader and problem solver are on the case! Along with Edward, Johnny's best friend, the teen trio discovers that somethings afoot and are determined to do something about it.

Written by Deborah Hanley and directed by Jen Hebben, the cast features:

Krista Roberson-Sue Magee
Tim Hill-Johnny/Bad Guy
Jake Burrell-Edward/Man 1
Mary Kay Allbee-Miss Beesley/Shirley
David Issacson- Sheriff Magee/Walter
Wes Garman-Capt. Reed/ Boy 2/ Cook
Grey Grooters-Mr. Wolf/Mr. Flynn

Foley sound effects will be performed by Gary Browne and Michael Waldschlager II.

04/19/2026

Thanks to the cast and crew of tonight's play, "The Tortoise and the Hare," [with apologies to Kathryn McCrea - whose name was inadvertently missing from the program - and who delivered excellent renderings of Hortense, Goldilocks, and Pinky].

03/25/2026

"The Tortoise & The Hare," Aesop's fable about how a slow and steady tortoise outruns an arrogant rabbit, will be presented by All Ears Theatre Saturday April 18 at 6 pm at KNAC. This amusing contemporary version of the story was adapted by playwright David Isaacson and is directed by Jessica Bocade.

The 30-minute show features the voice talents of Mickey Sykes, Richard Philpot, Colleen Centers, Sarah E. MacLean, Tim Hill, Dave Walker, Kathryn McCrea, and Ish Klein.

There is no charge for admission.

KNAC is located at 315 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan.

www.allearstheatre.org

03/10/2026

All Ears Theatre presents "Chase Marlow and The Doctor Has a Beau" Saturday March 14 from 6 to 6:30 pm.

This live performance is free to the public and will be presented at KNAC (Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition) 315 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Sandal Creek's Doctor Bonnie is usually too busy to relax, and when she starts spending time with a new beau everyone wonders just who the man is. Chase Marlow, U.S. Marshal, is especially curious since he is very protective of the town's only doctor. Is there more to this man than what appears?

Written and directed by Donald Ramlow, co-founder of All Ears Theatre, "Chase Marlow in The Doctor Has a Beau" will feature the vocal talents of Ron Centers, Michael Ray Helms, Karen Blaisure, Glynis Fenn, Mickey Sykes, & Rick Fontaine.

03/05/2026

Friday March 6 at 7:30, at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre in KNAC!

​Intended for mature audiences, All Ears After Dark will present the Gordon Bolar comedy "Love Games" in an exciting collaboration between All Ears Theatre and Crawlspace Eviction.

"Love Games", written by Gordon Bolar and directed by Martie Groat, features the vocal talents of:

​Jake Burrell
Glyni Fenn
Richard Philpot
James Sanford
Mickey Sykes
Michael Waldschlager II
Marvinetta Woodley-Penn​

Gary Browne and Jake Burrell will perform the sound effects at their live foley table; original music by Hal Hobson-Morse will be performed by Hal and Linda Havens.

All Ears After Dark shares the stage with Improvised Golden Age of Radio (IGAR), which creates an immersive improvised audio soundscape for their live audience. Utilizing dozens of toys on their live foley table, the sound effects and performances paint a hilarious picture of a classic drama-gone-wrong.

Tickets are going fast and seating is limited (see link below to order tickets).

​​Show Date: Mar 06
Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
For tickets:

A completely new form of improv inspired by the classic Old Time Radio shows of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The cast of Improvised Golden Age of Radio (IGAR) takes the themes, language, and technology of the era to create an immersive improvised audio soundscape for their live audience. Taking advantag...

02/20/2026

All Ears Theatre is pleased to announce our next show, Friday March 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm, in a collaboration with Crawlspace Comedy Theatre:

"Love Games," a 30-minute comedy in three acts written by local playwright Gordon Bolar, will be featured in a new All Ears event, ALL EARS AFTER DARK, intended for mature audiences.

Two romantic couples, and a pair of friends, use games to express love and overcome the obstacles that prevent growth in their respective relationships.

Also featured March 6: A completely new form of improv inspired by the classic Old-Time Radio shows of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The cast of Improvised Golden Age of Radio (IGAR) takes the themes, language, and technology of the era to create an immersive improvised audio soundscape for their live audience. Taking advantage of dozens of toys on their live foley table, the sound effects and performances paint a hilarious picture of a classic drama-gone-wrong. Stay tuned!

Show Date: Mar 06
Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM
Tickets: $20 https://crawlspacecomedy.com/event/all-ears-after-dark-improvised-golden-age-of-radio/
Doors Open: 6:30 PM

A completely new form of improv inspired by the classic Old Time Radio shows of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The cast of Improvised Golden Age of Radio (IGAR) takes the themes, language, and technology of the era to create an immersive improvised audio soundscape for their live audience. Taking advantag...

02/06/2026

All Ears Theatre Auditions February 9 & 10 from 7:00-9:00 pm at KNAC.

"Chase Marlow in “The Doctor Has a Beau,” written & directed by Donald Ramlow. Sandal Creek's Doctor Bonnie is usually too busy to relax, and when she starts spending time with a new beau everyone wonders just who the man is. Chase Marlow, U.S. Marshal, is especially curious since he is very protective of the town's only doctor. Is there more to this man than what appears?

“The Tortoise and the Hare", adapted by David Isaacson and directed by Jessica Bocade. This play channels Monty Python with Aesop's fable about how a slow and steady tortoise outruns an arrogant rabbit. "This contemporary version will upset only snobs, none of whom attend All Ears Theatre plays anyway," notes playwright David Isaacson.

​"The Adventures of Johnny Forest & Sue McGee: The Dragonfly," written by Deborah Hanley, and directed by Jen Hebben. Return with us to 1950s America, when a highly anticipated biplane fly-in event at the county fair attracts a criminal element that puts The Dragonfly - a rare Sopwith Pup - in peril.

​No worries about prep; all voice actors will be cold reading from supplied scripts. Parts for men and women. All auditions are held at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC), 315 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 at 7pm.

02/04/2026

There will be an ASL interpreter at Saturday's show, Pickleball Romance.

01/07/2026

On Stage
Saturday January 10, 6-6:30 pm
As always, no charge for admission

"Eleanor of Aquitaine: Lioness for All Seasons"
Featuring American Sign Language [ASL] Interpretation
All Ears Theatre
KNAC, 315 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
www.allearstheatre.org

12/30/2025

A comedy with something for everyone: Romance! Murder! Palace intrigue! Torture and bad manners! A rabid Saint Bernard! Amazonian cosplay! A world at war! Robin Hood and his redistribution of wealth! The dung pile that changed the course of history! Eighty years in the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and England, mother of two kings, grandmother of Europe, and influencer! [* Sorry, no dragons due to budgetary restrictions.]

​Featuring the vocal talents of Jacob Burrell, Wes Garman, Jen Hebben, Tim Hill, Kathryn McCrea, Luke Stork Ostrem, & Michael Waldschlager II. Directed by Sarah E. MacLean.

"Eleanor of Aquitaine" will be performed at 6 pm January 10, 2026 at the Kalamazoo Non-profit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC).