15.16 season Fall/Winter program

15.16 program

fall/winter

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SETTING THE STAGE

BY SARAH LISS

Arguably more than any other medium, live theatre is an art form that finds power in its paradoxes. It can be both deeply intimate, an experience that takes place in near-silence, under cover of dark, nestled into the cocoon of a solitary seat; and profoundly collective, an act of bearing witness shared with dozens of other patrons. It is scripted words committed to memory and rehearsed over and over again, and it is dazzlingly spontaneous. It is movement and text, body and brain.

It is a cacophony of sound and speech, and it is the meaning found in moments of complete quiet.

Since Matthew Jocelyn became the Artistic & General Director of Canadian Stage half a decade ago—he’s now celebrating his sixth season at the helm—he has revelled in exploring those tensions. Under Jocelyn’s watch, the company has evolved its focus, moving beyond traditional repertory to mount works that fuse dance and poetry, film noir and immersive 3-D innovation, documentary and musical theatre, big-screen projections and tiny dioramas. He is quick to emphasize that, for all this cross-pollination, Canadian Stage is not flying the flag of experimental or marginal creations.

Jocelyn’s commitment is to “radical mainstream theatre,” an effort to bring work that is uncompromising, that is on the cutting edge of artistic and philosophical conversations, to as many open minds and hearts as possible.

It’s about opening our doors and showing our curiosity, our interest, our willingness, and our collaborative spirit, so that reciprocity can happen for our own artists.

Though Jocelyn has demonstrated a deft mastery of the many paradoxes that drive modern performance, he is most passionate about one in particular: “To have national relevance, you have to have an international profile,” he explains. His mission is to create a home for the country’s finest contemporary artists—by placing their voices in conversation with those from around the world. To this end, Canadian Stage has overseen the first-ever English-Canadian theatre production to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival—Helen Lawrence, a bracing hardboiled piece about a mysterious femme fatale, co-created

by Vancouver artist Stan Douglas and TV ace Chris Haddock. This season, Jocelyn will direct the North American premiere of Julie, a contemporary opera based on the classic Strindberg play, by the celebrated Belgian composer Philippe Boesmans.

“If, as Canadians, we are willing to invest in international work, then international companies will be more interested in investing in work by Canadian creators,” Jocelyn says. “It’s about opening our doors and showing our curiosity, our interest, our willingness, and our collaborative spirit, so that reciprocity can happen for our own artists.”

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The results of this approach have been remarkable. Managing Director Su Hutchinson, who joined the company in 2009, has helped put Jocelyn’s ambitious ideas into practise. From her background in the independent Canadian music community, Hutchinson was able to adapt some key strategies. Among them: if potential consumers lie outside of our national borders, potential sources of funding can be found there, too; a lean, nimble infrastructure is an infrastructure that can lead to financial security.

With her input, for the third year in a row, Canadian Stage boasts a surplus of more than $100,000, allowing the company to address an inherited deficit and fund the development of bold new work.

That means, for instance, investing in the next generation of vital young creators, like the Governor General’s Award–winning playwright Jordan Tannahill, who will have two new plays performed at the Berkeley Street Theatre this year. It also means supporting up-and-coming talents through a collaboration with York University’s Master of Fine Arts program that provides emerging directors with once-in-alifetime opportunities and hands-on experience in large-scale theatre.

And audiences are evolving: a full 50 per cent of patrons are under the age of 50—a number unheard of in North America.

Matthew Jocelyn at Théâtre du Châtelet (2012).

Oscar Strasnoy

It’s about mixing disciplines, mixing languages within those disciplines, mixing artists from different traditions

The passion and ingenuity evident in recent programming have been clear catalysts for these changes. In addition to Helen Lawrence, which has been electrifying audiences in Edinburgh, Munich, and New York, Jocelyn’s Canadian Stage is making it possible for Toronto theatregoers to take in spectacular work from abroad. The 15.16 season will see, among other highlights, the 5

Kiss & Cry

David Cooper Maarten Van Abeele

Helen Lawrence

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You will have the chance to marvel at Betroffenheit, a transcendent meditation on grief and survival, realized by the sublime Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite and performer Jonathon Young. Akram Khan, who delighted crowds with 2013’s DESH, returns to Canadian Stage with Torobaka, a dance piece that weaves together Spanish and Bengali traditions, co-created with flamenco maestro Israel Galvan. And this spring marks the groundbreaking launch of the Célébration de la francophonie, a three-day festival dedicated to the tremendous musical talents working in the French language in Canada and beyond, featuring Acadian pop phenom Lisa LeBlanc and Montreal-born, Paris-based chanteuse Mélissa Laveaux.

For Canadian Stage, projects such as these, which hinge on community and culture, play a vital role in ensuring that the company is not only reaching out to partners around the world, but working to mirror what’s happening in its own backyard.

Jean Louis Fernandez

Célébration de la francophonie

Torobaka

North American premieres of Cold Blood, an outstanding multimedia production featuring hands dancing on miniature sets, from the creators of last year’s popular Kiss & Cry, and Chimerica, British playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s awardwinning play about the legacy of Tiananmen Square, directed by local powerhouse Chris Abraham.

“Canadian Stage is a metaphor for Toronto today, because it’s all about mixing,” Jocelyn says. “It’s about mixing disciplines, mixing languages within those disciplines, mixing artists from different traditions.

And that’s what is so inspiring about the city we live in today.

We need art that reflects that in a profound, substantive way.”

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS PRE-SHOW CHATS AND POST-SHOW TALKBACKS Want to get even more out of your theatre season?

Book your tickets for performance dates that have pre-show chats with subject matter experts or post-show talks with cast members.

INTERMISSION A post-show event series for the culturally curious, INTERMISSION is a live exploration of what happens when divergent ideas and ideologies collide.

Inspired by Matthew Jocelyn’s programming and the conversations, themes, and diversions that shape our culture, no two events are alike.

MASTERCLASS + IN CONVERSATION A series of highly personal experiences that connects local professionals and emerging artists with internationally-acclaimed field experts to dialogue about Toronto’s rich arts and cultural landscape within the content of Canadian Stage productions.

View the performance schedule at canadianstage.com to find out the dates of these events.

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EDUCATION Canadian Stage is committed to cultivating tomorrow’s theatre-goers by exposing them to today’s most innovative productions. Programs and resources are specifically developed to support students and teachers in diverse curriculums.

STUDENT TICKETS We offer special student rates to all performances at any venue.

Tickets are just $25 (taxes and fees included) each when booking for groups of 10 or more.

STUDY GUIDES Our free, curriculum-based study guides include specific subject connections, critical explorations and usable pre and post-performance classroom activities. Download online at canadianstage.com/online/education.

SCHOOL WORKSHOPS Pre or post-show workshops are available at your school or at the theatre. Each experience is uniquely tailored to suit the school group and is designed to ensure students’ theatre-going experience is enriching and meaningful.

EDUCATOR OPPORTUNITIES Are you an educator? Join us for free programs including Educator Preview Nights of select productions and hands-on Professional Exploration Workshops.

For more information and to sign up for our educator newsletter contact Canadian Stage Education & Audience Development Manager, Erin Schachter, at eschachter@canadianstage.com or 416.367.8243 x 280.

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THE CANADIAN STAGE RBC EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM Through the invaluable support of RBC Foundation, The Canadian Stage RBC Emerging Artists Program continues to offer mentorship, networking opportunities and resources to support the career development of young artists. The program offers various types of engagement, personalized to each artist’s talents and career goals.

• Free access to talks and workshops, and The Relay, a weekly emerging artist newsletter including discounts and calls for artistic opportunities • Director Development Residency: season-long support for two emerging directors to hone their skills, developing and presenting a project with access to our expertise, space and resources • Company-in-Residence: season-long residency for a new company to develop and showcase a project using Canadian Stage expertise, space and resources • Artistic Internships: Giving increased exposure to the administrative and producing aspects of theatre Thanks to RBC Foundation, access to Canadian Stage’s RBC Emerging Artist Program is free for students and young professionals, allowing for a new generation of artists to have their voices heard.

Canadian Stage is grateful for RBC Foundation’s generous and continued support of the Canadian Stage RBC Emerging Artist Program

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INVESTING IN CANADIAN STAGE Amazing things are happening at Canadian Stage.

Our artistic transition over the past five years has been met with a new level of enthusiasm from our audiences, artists, and generous individual and corporate donors. Because of the strength of this support, our company is alive, vibrant and remains committed to showcasing stories that build on Canada’s ever-evolving cultural legacy.

By supporting Canadian Stage, you are investing in this legacy.

You are investing in the creation of vital contemporary theatrical work and an arena for the uncompromising artistry of the most innovative theatre-makers from Canada and around the world.

If you are moved by or curious about a production you have seen on our stages, we invite you to become a Canadian Stage donor. In addition to elevating your theatrical experience, your gift will directly support outstanding artist training programs, youth engagement initiatives and provide hundreds of artists with a platform to explore new forms of story-telling and creation.

We’ll reward your curiosity by bringing you behind the scenes with benefits to enhance your appreciation of the production process.

Join us in our creative journey – we’re just getting started.

To discover the many ways to get involved, call us at 416.367.8243 or visit canadianstage.com/support Canadian Stage is a registered charity and offers tax receipts for all donations of $10 or more.

Charitable registration number: 11922 0028 RR0001

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Canadian Stage is creating an international dialogue and creating theatre for an international audience.

– Clive Mathibe, participant in the Spotlight South Africa mentorship program and Assistant Director of Canadian Stage’s Julius Caesar

Canadian Stage is taking risks when the temptation to play things safe is very strong, and I feel it is reaping rewards. I look forward to being both challenged and entertained by the upcoming season, and that excitement drives me to give.

– Jason, Partnership Donor

Canadian Stage is pushing the envelope, bringing new life to our stages with compelling productions that highlight both Canadian and international artists.

I am proud to play a part by continuing my support.

Photo: Tom Ryaboi model: Nathaniel Koslow

– Gerry, Artistic Patrons’ Circle

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Great theatre lives here.

At BMO Financial Group, we take pride in our local communities, and the artists that contribute to the cultural diversity and artistic richness of our cities.

We’re proud to sponsor Canadian Stage and this production of Julie.

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OUR COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT Annual gifts from our community of supporters make the impossible possible. Canadian Stage gratefully acknowledges the following donors and sponsors for their generosity and commitment.

MAJOR GIFTS Canadian Stage offers its sincere thanks to the individuals listed below for their extraordinary investment, leadership and support of the company’s priorities.

These lead donors are crucial to expanding our work of contextualizing Canadian performing artists within the international artistic community.

PACESETTERS $50,000 +

AMBASSADORS $25,000 - $49,999

John & Nancy Embry** Ron Lalonde & Jane Humphreys** Sandra L. Simpson Anonymous (2)

Susan Crocker & John S. Hunkin** Maureen & Roger Parkinson**

DIRECTORS $10,000 - $24,999

David Cooper

Dr. James D. Fleck, O.C. & the Rev. Dr. Margaret Fleck** Adrian Lang & Ash Taylor John & Kay McKellar** Tom & Sarah Milroy Sandra Pitblado & Jim Pitblado, C.M.

Timothy & Frances Price* Jack & Judith Rose** Gretchen Ross & Donald Ross, O.C. Barry Rowland & Anita Block Sylvia Soyka** Susan Willmot*

Helen Lawrence

TOUR SPONSORS In October 2015, Canadian Stage’s groundbreaking production of Helen Lawrence was presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Canadian Stage thanks the following donors for their support in making this milestone a reality for the company.

TOUR SPONSORS

Mary Ann & Bruce Burton John & Nancy Embry David & Yvonne Fleck The Hal Jackman Foundation Sylvia Soyka Noreen Taylor & David Staines Susan Willmot Julie & Peter Wood 13

THE CANADIAN STAGE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Canadian Stage Volunteer Program aims to provide a meaningful experience for all of our volunteers, and the audiences they engage with. Their dedication to supporting the arts allows for Canadian Stage to continue producing the high-calibre performances you see on stage today. The strength of our volunteer program is thanks in great part to the generous support of Manulife. Nearly 300 volunteers work at both our Berkeley Street and High Park locations, helping to create a welcoming environment for all our guests.

Thanks to Manulife’s support, volunteers continue to return year after year to the program, creating a strong and vibrant volunteer community.

Canadian Stage values and appreciates the enormous contribution of volunteers to the company throughout the season.

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FOUNDATION SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT

DANCE PROGRAMMING

Hal Jackman Foundation

Bennett Family Foundation Blais Green Charitable Foundation Henry White Kinnear Foundation Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation McLean Foundation Judith Teller Foundation

INTERNATIONAL TOURING

Joan and Clifford Hatch Foundation PERFORMING ARTS INTERNSHIP

George Cedric Metcalf Foundation

LEGACY GIVING Canadian Stage is honoured to recognize the following individuals who have pledged their support for innovative live performance through their estate plans.

The Estate of Bluma Appel

The Estate of John Gordon Hunter

Larry Lubin

CITY BUILDING AT CANADIAN STAGE Conceived by Sandra Simpson of Selkirk Investments, and John van Nostrand and Drew Sinclair of SvN (formerly regionalArchitects), the City Building program convenes leaders in Toronto’s development communities with the goal of supporting the city’s arts institutions and its cultural legacy.

CORNERSTONE GIFTS $20,000

Selkirk Investments, Sandra Simpson SvN (formerly regionalArchitects), John van Nostrand & Drew Sinclair LEADERS $5,000 -$10,000

TAS, Babak & Tooran Mortazavi WSP Canada Inc., Douglas Webber SUPPORTERS $1,500 -$4,999

Boszko & Verity Inc. Minto Properties Susan Allen, Building Owners and Managers Association Duncan Broyd, HOK William Bryck, Build Toronto Roland Rom Colthoff, RAW Design Sara Diamond, OCAD University Cathy Garrido, Altius

City Building at Canadian Stage

Jamie Goad, Cityscape Development Corporation Thomas Von Hahn, Blakes Raj Kothari, PwC Vaughn MacLellan, DLA Piper Roger Maghanoy, Bechtel Corporation Drew Mandel, Drew Mandel Architects Rolf Seifert, Arch-Seifert Robin Simpson-McKay, Selkirk Investments Sean Smith, Entuitive Richard Sommer, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto Andrew Sorbara, Sorbara Group of Companies Antoinette Tummillo, Colliers International Stuart Watson, Drawing Room Architect Inc. Margie Zeidler, Urbanspace + 401 Richmond For more information, please contact Jason Maghanoy at jmaghanoy@canadianstage.com or 416.367.8243 ext 246.

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ARTISTIC PATRON’S CIRCLE Artistic Patron Circle (APC) donors are our vanguard. Their commitment enables Canadian Stage to be a leading international platform for innovation and discovery, where artists from around the world can explore the limitless possibilities of performance. We are grateful for the strength of their support.

SUPERSTARS $5,000 - $9,999

Cathy Bateman* Martha Burns & Paul Gross* Barbara Hackett & John Tory** The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation** Dominique Hussey & Alan Gardner Intact Insurance Mike Leshyk & Andrea Waddell** Gail MacNaughton & In Memory of John MacNaughton** Timothy & Frances Price** James Riley* Robert Rowe* Antoinette Tummillo & John Carter* Kate & John van Nostrand M. Cecilia Williams & Brian Sheehan Julie, Peter & James in Memory of John David Wood* Anonymous STARS $2,500 - $4,999

John Dimitrieff & Patricia Biesecke Dimitrieff** Nita Farmer & Ken Stowe* Robert & Julia Foster* Bob & Irene Gillespie** Peter & Dianne Gillin** Ydessa Hendeles Jane Hill Ken Hugessen & Jennifer Connolly* Robert Hutchison & Carolyn Kearns** Kathy Inch & Steve Simpson** Matthew Jocelyn†* Donald & Marjorie Lenz** 16

Cheryl Longo Peter Lyman & Judith Moses* Cecelia Paolucci† & Gerry Hannochko Ronan McGrath & Sarah Perry* Ian & Patti Milne Len & Vivian Racioppo** Rob & Penny Richards** Stephen & Leslie Sigurdson* David Staines & Noreen Taylor* Carole Winberg* Susan Wortzman CAST MEMBERS $1,500 - $2,499

Richard T. Adams & Ken Burke** Sara Angel & Dr. Michael Angel Anne-Marie H. Applin Richard Archbold** Karen & Bill Barnett* Tony Baylis & Jacqueline Kirk* Jill E. Black & Barry Allan** Murray & Ellen Blankstein** Walter M. & Lisa Balfour Bowen* Susanne Boyce Gary Bryck & Renée Barrette Diana Burke & Robert Henderson** Helen Burstyn** Bruce & Mary Ann Burton** Louise Cannon** Wendy M. Cecil** Ajay Chopra & Dimple Mukherjee Margaret Craw & Trevor Lloyd* Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney* Dr. Roy Eappen** Linda Glover

Ralph & Roslyn Halbert** Pamela Hallisey** Wendy Hannam Su Hutchinson† & Graham Mitchell Edward & Ann Kerwin** Eliot & Carolyn Kolers Catherine Lawrence & Jerome Morse* Janet & Sid Lindsay** Larry Lubin** Heather McDonald & Dale Marsden* John & Kay McKellar** Shawn McReynolds & Elaine Kierans* Perry Orestes & Tim Giguere** Sheila Phillips Gabrielle M. R. Richards** Greg & Jennifer Rowe* Joy Rychlik* Monika Skiba Kristi Stangeland & Peter Hinman Dennis & Denny Starritt** Thorek/Scott and Partners Doug & Gail Todgham** Judith van de Pas & Andy MacDonald Dr. Blossom T. Wigdor, C.M.** Berta Zaccardi & Craig Robertson*

These listings are current as of September 30, 2015 and we have made every effort to ensure appropriate recognition.

If, however, your name has been accidentally omitted, listed incorrectly or misspelled, please notify us of this error. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. **10 or more years of support *5 or more years of support †Canadian Stage Staff Member

PARTNERSHIP With their generous support, our Partners ensure the vitality of contemporary performance in Toronto and beyond.

PATRONS $1,000 - $1,499

Ernest Balmer* Michael Butler** Ivan Fecan & Sandra Faire Lorne Fox & Ken Marple** John Hughes Ian & Dorothy MacDonald** Sam Marinucci Winsor & Ruth Ann Pepall** Jack & Jennifer Schoenmakers T.J. Tasker† Anne & Chris Twigge-Molecey** Chip & Barbara Vallis** Anonymous (2) BENEFACTORS $500 - $999

Phyllis & David Agg* Marilyn Balan** Diana Bennett & Spencer Lanthier* Nani Beutel** Jennifer Birmingham Marcia & Henry Blumberg David & Patti Bragg** Betty Carlyle** Lorena Chioran** Maggie Dickson** Professor Wayne Dowler** Carol & Peter Foster** Justine & Rick Giuliani* John & Susan Goddard** Mrs C Warren Goldring* Patrick & Barbara Keenan** Diane & Jim King* Dr. Don Melady & Mr. Rowley Mossop James Moore** Robert Morassutti** Jeff Newton Eric E. Parker** Roger Pearce* Janice Romaldi* Lom & Michael Schelew Jason Silzer** Peter H. Sims** Mary Spyrakis*† Tony Stapells* John C. Stout Martin Teplitsky* Earle & Iris Toppings**

Dr. Paul Truelove** Linda Wells** Firth Whitwam & Julie Makepeace* Joe Wright** Morden Yolles** Michael & Mary Zuberec** Anonymous (2) SUPPORTERS $250 - $499

Joshua & Karen Auslander** René Barrette Carol Beaven* Clare Booker** Ellen Burch Jane Cawthorne* Elise Chalmers*† Judi Charlton Marjorie Clark** Bernard Cocchiola* Margaret Cockshutt** Robert Cook* Jill Craigie** Crazy Shirt Productions† Tom & Nancy Cutler** Martin Dekkers Diamond Award Homeschooling Academy Roger du Toit Sandra Dudley* Bill Dunk-Green* Brodie Edmonds** Buddy & Leigh Eisenberg** Rose Feikes Russell & Carol Finch** In Memory of B. F. Gasmann** Robert C. Gibson** Denise & Bob Graham Colin Gruchy** Joan Harvey Marion & David Henshaw** Angela Herwin & Michael Dales** Frances Hogg** Samantha Horn Richard & Susan Horner* Nancy Howe** Bruce & Mary Hutchinson S. Iyer** Genevieve Jacques Bob & Popsy Johnstone Gerda Kaegi** Karen Kalchhauser**

Ruth Manchee Kenins** S. Kirschbaum** In Memory of Jacqueline Kolber** Deborah & Rae Lake** Anita & Leon Lapidus** Craig & Kim Loudon** Gail Lumber Sallie Lyons* Jo-Anne Mackie** Ian Macleod Leo Maloney & Dennis Thomson* Duncan McLaren Don Middleton & Clayton Wilson** Susan Moellers** Karen Moore & Jim Hughes Maureen Parry** Stephen Phillips** Harold Povilaitis** David Pyper** Georgia Quartaro** Val & Anita Rachlis* In Memory of Norma Rogers** J. Douglas Sanderson** Leah Schoenmakers† & Nick Faieta Maria Serio* Greg Sharp Heather Sheehan** Ivor Simmons** Ron Skeffington & Scott Ransom* Mike Souliere† Myrna & Chris Stait-Gardner** Darlene Szalay** Elizabeth Tory** In Memory of Art & Thelma Trotter** Kaley Walker Nick & Marg Walker** Martin Wasserman** Wendy Wayling** Bob Wiseman Joyce & Fred Zemans Anonymous (7) For more information on the Partnership Program, please contact Leah Schoenmakers at lschoenmakers@ canadianstage.com or 416.367.8243 ext 327 17

ONE NATION UNDER THE ARTS

We live in a country with a rich and deep appreciation for arts and culture, and we’re committed to fund programs that enable Canadians of all means and backgrounds to enjoy the very best.

Proud supporter of Canadian Stage and proudly Canadian.

theatre MAY 5, ball 2016 Theatre Ball is one of Toronto’s most notable arts galas, a glamorous evening featuring an exclusive live auction, fine dining and worldclass entertainment. Help support powerful contemporary theatre by joining us at this spectacular evening with some of the city’s most distinguished entrepreneurs and arts supporters.

We acknowledge the support of the following donors for Theatre Ball 2015

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To join us as a sponsor, a patron or to volunteer, please contact Kasia Rusiniak at 416.367.8243 ext 274 19

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ST. LAWRENCE CENTRE STAFF General Manager James Roe Director of Sales & Marketing Carol Henderson Box Office Manager Karen Kingsmill Assistant Box Office Manager Thomas Quinlan Box Office Representative Dorian Barton

Director of Production and Communications Sean Tasson Production Coordinator Biden Hall Director of Guest and Client Services David Pearsons Event Manager James Ufton House Manager Lynn Frenette

Director of Finance Hayde Boccia Accountants Darwin Kan Jennifer Oracion Kathleen Stewart Systems Manager Peter Kincaid

JANE MALLETT THEATRE Head Technician Benn Hough

BLUMA APPEL THEATRE Head Electrician Ashley Rose Head Carpenter Kevin Lake Property Master Wes Allen Head Sound Operator Keijo Makela Flyman, Theatre Technician Nick Ekonomidis Head of Wardrobe Susan Batchelor

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Councillor Gary Crawford, Chair

Councillor John Filion, Vice-Chair

Councillor Shelley Carroll

Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Pam McConnell

GENERAL INFORMATION Cellphones, pagers, candy wrappers and beeping devices are distracting for performers and audience members.

For those who must have access to devices for emergencies, please leave them with the House Manager who will record your seat number and name.

PHOTOS AND RECORDINGS The use of cameras and recording devices during performances is strictly prohibited.

LATE ARRIVALS As a courtesy to the audience and artists, latecomers will be seated at an appropriate break in the performance if possible.

Box Office 416.368.3110 Administration 416.367.8243 Facsimile 416.367.1768 Email boxoffice@canadianstage.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE Canadian Stage, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stagehands and wardrobe/wig attendants engaged by Canadian Stage and the St. Lawrence Centre of the Arts are represented by Locals 58 and 822, respectively, of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Canadian Stage is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) and engages, under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Canadian Stage is a member of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA). Usher and concession staff of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts are represented by Local 2652 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

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CANADIAN STAGE STAFF Artistic & General Director Matthew Jocelyn Managing Director Su Hutchinson Executive Coordinator Gianna Ceci

ARTISTIC Producer Sherrie Johnson Dramaturg & Artistic Associate Birgit Schreyer Duarte Company Manager Meghan Hunt Metcalf Foundation Performing Arts Producing Intern Aaron Willis

ADMINISTRATION Controller Sandra Cesario Intermediate Accountant Sabrina Li Compensation Administrator Helen Hua Accounts Payable Coordinator Pathma Mahadeva

DEVELOPMENT

Education & Audience PRODUCTION Development Manager Director of Director of Erin Schachter Development Production Manager of Volunteer R. Allan Ross Cecelia Paolucci Resources and Rental Associate Director, Technical Director Coordinator Government Relations Billy Wolf Julie Cloutier Elise Chalmers Assistant Production Front of House Senior Development Manager Manager Officer, Corporate Heather Landon - Audience Services Partnerships Head of Properties Joseph Cochrane Jason Maghanoy Mary Spyrakis Bartenders Special Events Operations Manager Harrison Thomas Coordinator Mike Souliere Laurel Morgan Kasia Rusiniak Berkeley Senior Audience Services Manager, Individual Head Technician Manager Giving Jay Blencowe Cory Bertrand Leah Schoenmakers Berkeley Assistant Audience Head Technician Services Manager MARKETING & Cecilia Waszczuk COMMUNICATIONS Bri Proke Director of Marketing Audience Services Supervisor & Communications Andrew Markowiak T.J. Tasker Associate Director of Communications Andrea Elalouf Senior Marketing and Communications Manager April Moon Patron Systems Administrator Amar Bajracharya Graphic Design Manager Ted Glaszewski

Audience Services Representatives Faisal Butt Jessi Robinson Kayla Vanderlip Peter Genoway Will King Dylan On

Berkeley Junior Head Technician Monica Sass Wardrobe Mistress Susan Batchelor

Telesales Manager Shawn Ahmed Telesales Representatives Michael Crumpton Elana Dunkelman Scott Leaver

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Noreen Taylor Vice-Chair Tony Baylis Vice-Chair Robert Rowe

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Cathy Bateman Debbie Coull-Cicchini Councillor Paula Fletcher Dominique Hussey Adrian Lang Ron Lalonde Cheryl Longo Peter Lyman Councillor Pam McConnell

John van Nostrand Monika Skiba David Staines Antoinette R. Tummillo Stuart Watson Cecilia Williams Susan Willmot Susan Wortzman

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Canadian Stage is supported by

15.16 MAJOR CORPORATE SPONSORS Production Sponsor Julie

Proud Sponsor 15.16 Berkeley Season

Canadian Stage RBC Emerging Artist Program

Production Sponsor Kiss & Cry

Major Sponsor

Volunteer Program Sponsor

Discount Ticket Programs Sponsor

Educator Outreach Program Sponsor

Media Sponsors

Major Sponsor

Official Hotel

Lighting Equipment Donor: Shakespeare in High Park

LIGHTING

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KPMG LLP

Power Corporation

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