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Welcome to our 2015-16 Season.

A Season of Believing!

OUR MISSION Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.

Operating Values INTEGRITY: We sustain the highest level of integrity as individuals and as an organization.

ACCESSIBILITY: We strive to overcome barriers that block points of entry into Stages Theatre Company.

INNOVATION: We embrace a continual process of renewal and experimentation in theatre and arts education.

COLLABORATION: We foster collaboration among professional artists and youth to create exceptional theatre.

ENTERTAINMENT: We maintain a commitment to entertain our audience in diverse ways.

CHALLENGE: We design programs that inspire students, artists, and audiences.

STABILITY: We ensure organizational stability through fiscal responsibility, longrange planning, and assessment and retention of quality, professional staff.

We want to be the first professional theatre experience for young people.

A Season of Believing!

“Sometimes you believe a thing that isn’t true because in the world you wish to live in, it would be true.”

- Robert Brault

Welcome to what promises to be an amazing season of believing at Stages Theatre Company. This season we are bringing nine beloved stories to life on our stage, and at the core of each of them is confidence, conviction, faith and reliability.

There are so many things so many of us need to believe. Our 2015-2016 Season brings us: -- A little one who needs to believe it doesn’t matter how he looks or what he becomes, he will be loved. --A boy and his dog need to believe in the power of the Christmas spirit. --A young girl needs to believe that she can help her friend survive and return home, even in the most dire of situations. --A young man needs to believe he is more than a bully.

--An orphan needs to believe that there will always be a brighter day. And much, much more.

By definition, to BELIEVE is to accept something as true; to feel sure of that truth. We are creating a world here at Stages Theatre Company that we all “wish to live in,” that we want our children to live in. We are creating through our stories a world full of goodness, understanding, make-believe and comfort; who wouldn’t want to live in that world?

One thing I know is that there is something for everyone in Stages Theatre Company’s 2015-16 Season. I promise, you can believe in that.

Sandy Boren-Barrett Artistic Director Stages Theatre Company

SEPT 18 - OCT 18

Junie B. Jones - The Musical Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler • Music by Zina Goldrich Based on the book series by Barbara Park

ALL ages Adapted from the books JUNIE B. JONES IS A GRADUATION GIRL, JUNIE B. JONES FIRST GRADER AT LAST!, JUNIE B. FIRST GRADER BOSS OF LUNCH, JUNIE B. FIRST GRADER TOOTHLESS WONDER and TOP SECRET BEESWAX, A JOURNAL BY JUNIE B. (AND ME) By Barbara Park. Copyright © 2001, 2001, 2002, 2003 by Barbara Park.

For more about the Junie B. Jones books, visit www.juniebjones.com or a bookstore near you!

Take a peek into the “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal” of the sassy and lovable Junie B. Jones! This delightful, fun-filled musical kicks off our season just as school kicks off this fall.

Join Junie B. as she takes on best pal problems, new kids on the bus, trouble reading the blackboard, a friendly cafeteria lady and a kickball tournament.

Based on four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books, this charming musical will capture your heart just as the book series has captivated readers for over two decades!

Originally produced by Theatreworks/USA JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax:212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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SEPT 18 - OCT 18, 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015 Fri 18

7 p.m.

Thu 8

10 a.m.

Sat 19

1 p.m.

Fri 9

10 a.m.

Sun 20

2 p.m.k

Sat 10

10 a.m. ❖

1 p.m.

Thu 24

10 a.m.

Sun 11

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Fri 25

7 p.m.

Tue 13

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 26

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Wed 14

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sun 27

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Thu 15

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 16

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 17

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Sun 18

2 p.m.

Wed 30

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 2015

4

Thu 1

10 a.m.

Fri 2

7 p.m.

Sat 3

10 a.m.

Sun 4

2 p.m. ◗

Wed 7

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

b American Sign Language 1 p.m. bs 12:30 p.m.

interpreted performance

k Pay What You Can performance s Audio Described performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance ◗ Captioned performance

OCT 9 - NOV 1

There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom Written by Louis Sachar, based on his novel

AGES

8+

Performed by Special Arrangement with Susan Schulman: A Literary Agency, 454 West 44th St., New York, NY 10036.

Newbery and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar, author of Holes and Sideways Stories from Wayside School, says Bradley Chalker (the “boy” in the title) is his favorite character. All the kids think Bradley is a “monster,” and Bradley seems to agree until the new school counselor sees the likable kid beneath the bully. But just as Bradley starts to believe in himself, the school board decides to replace his much-liked counselor with a…computer. Our humorous and poignant production will show if the “monster” or the “likable kid” wins the day.

Bathroom There’s a Boy in the Girls’

OCT 9 - NOV 1, 2015

OCTOBER 2015

Fri 23

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Fri 9

7 p.m.

Sat 24

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sat 10

1 p.m.

Sun 25

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Sun 11

2 p.m. k

Wed 28

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Wed 14

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 29

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 15

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 30

7 p.m.

Fri 16

7 p.m.

Sat 31

10 a.m. ❖ 1 p.m.

Sat 17

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sun 18

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2015

Wed 21

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sun 1

Thu 22

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

k Pay What You Can performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance

Hopkins Jaycees Studio

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A Charlie Brown Christmas NOV 20 - DEC 29, 2015

NOVEMBER 2015 Fri 20

7 p.m.

Sat 21

1 p.m.

Sun 22

1 p.m.

4 p.m. k

Fri 27

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sat 28

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Sun 29

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

DECEMBER 2015

6

Wed 2

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 3

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Fri 4

7 p.m.

Sat 5

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.*

Sun 6

1 p.m.

4 p.m. bs

Wed 9

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 10

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Fri 11

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Sat 12

10 a.m. ❖

1 p.m.

Sun 13

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

Wed 16

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 17

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Fri 18

7 p.m.

Sat 19

10 a.m.

1 p.m. ◗

Sun 20

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

Wed 23

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 26

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Sun 27

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

Mon 28

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Tue 29

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

* Snowball b American Sign Language interpreted performance

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A Charlie Brown

CHRISTMAS

By Charles M. Schultz • Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson • Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer

By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang as they grapple with the real meaning of Christmas.

If you loved Rudolph, you will adore celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this classic animated television special as it is brought to life on our main stage. Come experience the warmth of the season in this cherished production filled with the music you love and remember.

ALL ages Produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC, 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

Salute to Charles M. Schultz provided in partnership with

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JAN 22 - FEB 15

Bear Snores On Adapted from the book by Karma Wilson World Premiere Warm-up this winter as Bear and all his friends cozy up in our imaginative new musical! On a cold, stormy winter night, one by one a whole host of animals venture into Bear’s cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! Come see what happens when he finally wakes up and finds them having a party without him.

ALL ages

Based on the Book, Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson Copyright © 2002 by Karma Wilson

Bear Snores On JAN 22 - FEB 15, 2016

JANUARY 2016

FEBRUARY 2016

Fri 22

7 p.m.

Wed 3

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 23

1 p.m.

Thu 4

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sun 24

2 p.m. k

4:30 p.m.

Fri 5

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Wed 27

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 6

10 a.m. ❖

1 p.m.

Thu 28

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sun 7

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Fri 29

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Wed 10

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 30

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Thu 11

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sun 31

2 p.m. bs 4:30 p.m.

Fri 12

7 p.m.

Sat 13

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Sun 14

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Mon 15

10 a.m.

b American Sign Language interpreted performance

k Pay What You Can performance s Audio Described performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance

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MAR 4 - 20 OCT MARCH - NOV

The Snow Queen Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen World Premiere The magical fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that inspired Disney’s Frozen springs to life in this World Premiere ballet! When Gerda’s best friend Kai disappears, she sets off on an epic journey to save his life. But can Gerda break the Snow Queen’s enchantment before it’s too late? This timeless story of love and friendship is told through the art of dance and continues our popular performance collaboration with Escalate Dance that brought you Owl Moon, The Mitten and Twelve Dancing Princesses.

ALL ages

The Snow Queen MAR 4 - 20, 2016

MARCH 2016 Fri 4

7 p.m.

Sat 5

1 p.m.

Sun 6

2 p.m. k

4:30 p.m.

Wed 9

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 10

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 11

7 p.m.

Sat 12

10 a.m. ❖

1 p.m.bs

Sun 13

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 16

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 17

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 18

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Sat 19

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Sun 20

2 p.m.

b American Sign Language interpreted performance

k Pay What You Can performance s Audio Described performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance

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APR 15 - MAY 15

I Love You, Stinky Face Adapted from the book

by Lisa McCourt and illustrated by Cyd Moore World Premiere This heart-warming new musical will have you hugging your loved ones a little tighter and laughing with glee as the imaginative child snuggles onto our main stage this spring! Before drifting off to dream land, the ever-inventive child has a few outrageous questions, but the devoted mother replies to each and every one with wit and love. Come follow this delightful tale through the heart of imagination. It will have you believing in Green Aliens from Mars, Super Stinky Skunks and even a Droopy-Eyed Cyclops.

Based on the Book, I Love You, Stinky Face. Written by Lisa McCourt. Illustrated by Cyd Moore.

Text copyright © 1997 by Lisa McCourt. Illustrations copyright © 1997 by Cyd Moore.

“I Love You, Stinky Face” is presented by special arrangement with Scholastic Inc.

I Love You, Stinky Face APR 15 - MAY 15, 2016

APRIL 2016

Thu 5

10 a.m.

Fri 15

7 p.m.

Fri 6

7 p.m.

Sat 16

1 p.m.

Sat 7

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

Sun 17

2 p.m. k

4:30 p.m.

Sun 8

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 20

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Wed 11

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 21

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 12

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 22

7 p.m.

Fri 13

7 p.m.

Sat 23

10 a.m.

Sat 14

10 a.m. ❖

Sun 24

2 p.m. bs 4:30 p.m.

Sun 15

2 p.m.

Wed 27

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 28

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

b American Sign Language

Fri 29

10 a.m.

Sat 30

10 a.m.

1 p.m.

k Pay What You Can performance s Audio Described performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance

1 p.m.

MAY 2016

10

Sun 1

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 4

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

interpreted performance

ALL ages

APR 29 - MAY 22 MARCH

Number the Stars Based on the book by Lois Lowry Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche with Susan Elliott Larche

AGES

8+

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

All the drama, pathos, adventure, terror and humor of Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award winning book come to life in our intimate Hopkins Jaycees Studio this spring. Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen play carefree games in the streets of 1943 Copenhagen, until the Nazi occupation of their city becomes increasingly more perilous. Experience Annemarie’s dangerous mission to save her best friend’s life as her courage, faith, ingenuity and even fledgling acting skills are all tested in this engaging production.

Number the Stars APR 29 - MAY 22, 2016 APRIL 2016 Fri 29

7 p.m.

Sat 30

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

MAY 2016

Fri 13

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Sat 14

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sun 15

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 18

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sun 1

2 p.m. k

4:30 p.m.

Thu 19

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Wed 4

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 20

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

2 p.m.

Thu 5

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Sat 21

Fri 6

10 a.m.

7 p.m.

Sun 22

Sat 7

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sun 8

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 11

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 12

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

k Pay What You Can performance

Hopkins Jaycees Studio

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JUN 24 - JUL 31

Annie, jr.

Music by Charles Strouse • Lyrics by Martin Charnin • Book by Thomas Meehan Based on Little Orphan Annie by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc. One of the world’s best loved musicals bounds onto our stage this summer as plucky and positive Annie charms her way into your heart. Join her fun-filled adventure as she finds a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace and a lovable mutt named Sandy. It may be a “Hard Knock Life” but Annie will never stop believing in “Tomorrow.”

ALL ages

Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols. Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R. Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates, Inc. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Icarus Productions. Based on “Little Orphan Annie” by permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc. ANNIE JR is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Annie, jr.

JUN 24 - JUL 31, 2016

JUNE 2016

Thu 21

10 a.m.

Fri 24

7 p.m.

Fri 22

7 p.m.

Sat 25

1 p.m.

Sat 23

1 p.m.

7 p.m. bs

Sun 26

2 p.m. k

Sun 24

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 29

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Wed 27

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 30

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 28

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 29

7 p.m.

Sat 30

10 a.m. ❖

Sun 31

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

JULY 2016

12

Fri 1

7 p.m.

Sat 2

1 p.m.

Sun 3

2 p.m.

Wed 6

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Thu 7

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

Fri 8

7 p.m.

Sat 9

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Sun 10

2 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Wed 20

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

b American Sign Language interpreted performance

k Pay What You Can performance s Audio Described performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance

AUG 5 - 20

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star World Premiere What comes out at night? In this magical experience, our youngest audience members will discover all the joy and wonder of night time sounds and creatures, fireflies and flashlights, blankies and teddy bears and of course, stars.

If you enjoyed The Dandelion Seed, this charming nighttime adventure is a must see.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

AUG 5 - 20, 2016

AUGUST 2016 Fri 5

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Sat 6

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Tue 9

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Wed 10 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

18 MONTHS TO 4 YRS

All tickets for this special performance: $10 Free lap passes available for children less than one year

Thu 11

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Fri 12

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Sat 13

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Tue 16

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Wed 17 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Thu 18

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Fri 19

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Sat 20

9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ROCK THE BLOCK - FREE

Saturday, September 19, 2015 from noon - 3 p.m.

Let’s kick-off Stages Theatre Company’s 2015-16 season with our 4th Annual Rock the Block! With fun for everyone, this Mainstreet block party includes carnival games, a bouncy house, kids DJ, concessions, and crafts.

SNOWBALL – STAGES THEATRE COMPANY’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Saturday, December 5, 2015, 2:30 p.m.

This annual event includes a special performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas, followed by an afternoon of fun, family-friendly activities.

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2015-2016 Season Subscriber Packages Four show package – create your own $48 per person / one ticket to each of the four shows *Excludes A Charlie Brown Christmas and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Seven show package – our best value! $77 per person / one ticket to each of our *Excludes A Charlie Brown Christmas and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

A Grand Gathering – four show package: $56 per person / one ticket to each of the following four shows.

Includes specific performances listed below and 30 minutes of pre-show activity and refreshments.

Junie B. Jones - The Musical - September 29, 2015, 2 pm Bear Snores On - February 7, 2016, 2 pm The Snow Queen - March 13, 2016, 2 pm I Love You, Stinky Face - April 24, 2016, 2 pm

Flex Pass - Select dates and times, anytime!

Purchase a flex pass and save money on every ticket! Call the box office to make your reservations for the date and time of your choice.

(Valid during the 2015-2016 season only)

10 Punch Flex Pass $120 – 10 punches / tickets to be used during the 15-16 season only

20 Punch Flex Pass $230 – 20 punches / tickets to be used during the 15-16 season only *Flex passes cannot be used for A Charlie Brown Christmas or Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star tickets, and dollar value of a flex pass ticket cannot be used towards the cost of a ticket. See special subscriber holiday production prices.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Special Subscriber price: $16 / ticket Subscribers can purchase tickets at this special price when they subscribe, or at any time throughout the season, for a performance of this extra special holiday production!

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star $10 / ticket All tickets for this special performance of Theatre for the Very Young are $10. Free lap passes are available for children less than one year.

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2015 - 2016 Season Subscription Order Form o FOUR SHOW PACKAGE - $48 # of packages____________X $48 (per person)

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Date_______________________________Time___________________________ SNOWBALL TICKETS - December 5, 2015 @ 2:30 p.m. (see details on page 18) # of tickets _________________X $50 each Subtotal:____________ LAP PASSES (see details on page 19) # of lap passes (ages 3-4)___________x $5 each # of lap passes (ages 0-2)___________x FREE # of lap passes (ages 0-1)___________x FREE (for Twinkle, Twinkle only)

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$4.00 Handling Fee:____________ Contribution to the Open Door Program (details on page 18) _____________ TOTAL COST:____________ Seating Preferences/special seating needs________________________________________________

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2015 - 2016 Season Subscription Order Form Please complete BOTH sides, detach and mail it in with payment. Be sure checks are made out for the full amount due, including the $4.00 handling fee.

Mail to: Stages Theatre Company Attention: Box Office 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________________State____________Zip Code____________________ Phone______________________________________Email _________________________________________ Payment: Check enclosed (make check payable to: Stages Theatre Company) *Please use total from page 15 Or Check one: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express Name on Card_____________________________________________________________________________ Credit Card #_________________________________________________Expires ______________________ Signature____________________________________________3-Digit Security Code ___________________ (on back of card)

Ticket Policy Ticket orders will not be processed without full payment. We do not issue refunds.

Exchanges must be made 24 HOURS prior to a performance time. Exchanges can ONLY be made for another performance of the SAME TITLE- Subject to availability.

General Information Mainstage: Unless otherwise noted, performances take place in the mainstage theatre.

Seating is reserved and begins 30 minutes prior to show time.

Hopkins Jaycees Studio: All performances of There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom and Number the Stars will be in the Hopkins Jaycees Studio, an intimate and versatile space located in the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Seating is general admission and begins 30 minutes prior to show time, so come early for the best seats.

How to find us

Highway 55 Highway 394 Hopkins Center for the Arts

Stages Theatre Company is located in the Hopkins Center for the Arts

Highway 7

Administration: (952) 979-1123

www.stagestheatre.org

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Excelsior

Blvd.

HOPKINS

Highway 494

EDEN PRAIRIE

FREE municipal parking ramp

Highway 169

Baker Rd.

Box Office: (952) 979-1111, option 4 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

1st Street

12th Avenue 11th Avenue

Contact Information

For weather-related questions, call (952) 979-1128

Mainstreet

MINNETONKA

Shady Oak Rd.

1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 Free parking is available in the municipal parking ramp on 11th Avenue

Accessible Programming ASL Interpreted Performances: Junie B. Jones: Saturday, October 3 at 1:00 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas: Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 pm Bear Snores On: Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 pm The Snow Queen: Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 pm I Love You, Stinky Face: Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 pm Annie, jr.: Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 pm

Audio Described Performances: Junie B. Jones: Saturday, October 3 at 1:00 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas: Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 pm Bear Snores On: Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 pm The Snow Queen: Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 pm I Love You, Stinky Face: Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 pm Annie, jr.: Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 pm

Open Captioned Performances: Junie B. Jones: Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas: Saturday, December 19 at 1:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Performances: Sensory Friendly Performances are designed for individuals on the autism spectrum, and with other sensitivities. House lights will be on, sound levels will be lowered, and crowds are minimized for these judgment-free, “shush-free” performances.

Junie B. Jones: Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 am There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: Saturday, October 31 at 10:00 am A Charlie Brown Christmas: Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 am Bear Snores On: Saturday, February 6 at 10:00 am The Snow Queen: Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 am I Love You, Stinky Face: Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 am Annie, jr.: Saturday, July 30 at 10:00 am Please request accessibility services and/or seating when making a reservation.

Special ticket prices are available for accessibility services. Contact the Box Office at (952) 979-1111, option 4, for details.

b American Sign Language interpreted performance

k Pay What You Can performance s Audio Described performance ❖ Sensory-Friendly performance ◗ Captioned performance

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WHY SUBSCRIBE? Early workshop registration Savings of up to 25% off individual ticket prices Discounted ticket prices to A Charlie Brown Christmas HOW TO SUBSCRIBE By phone through our Box Office (952) 979-1111, option 4 Please have performance information and credit card ready Complete the form on pages 15 & 16, and mail it with payment to: Stages Theatre Company, Attn: Box Office, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 553343

Thank You Many organizations and individuals help make what we do possible through their generous financial support.

Our gratitude goes out to the following organizations that have significantly contributed to our programming during the 2014-15 season:

This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the State’s general fund and its arts and cultural heritage fund and a grant from Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.

Also made possible by the Arts Learning Grant.

Other major support is provided by:

We also want to acknowledge the generous in-kind support of the following organizations:

Thank you for opening the door to a whole new world for a young person For more information on how you can support Stages Theatre Company, please call (952) 979-1132

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Theatre for Everyone Open Door Program We provide free tickets, bus subsidies, and tuition assistance to low-income families, schools, and social service agencies. Contact the Open Door Program at (952) 979-1112, or email opendoorprogram@stagestheatre.org for more information, and to apply. To support this program by making a tax-deductible contribution to Stages Theatre Company, contact Emily Cole-Jones, Development Director, at (952) 979-1132.

Pay What You Can Performances: Junie B. Jones: Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 pm There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom: Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 pm A Charlie Brown Christmas: Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 pm Bear Snores On: Sunday, January 24 at 2:00 pm The Snow Queen: Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 pm I Love You, Stinky Face: Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 pm Number the Stars: Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 pm Annie jr.: Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 pm Stages Theatre Company is proud to offer Pay What You Can performances for each production excluding Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star this season. These performances have no minimum price, and patrons are asked to “pay what you can” the day of the show to support the theatre’s programming.

Tickets must be reserved, beginning 30 days in advance of the performance, by call the Box Office at (952) 979-1111, option 4. *A maximum of 6 tickets per production, and 3 Pay What You Can performances per season, per household.

Individual Ticket Information INDIVIDUAL TICKETS (Excludes A Charlie Brown Christmas and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)

$12 for children, ages 2-17 $14 for seniors, ages 60+ $16 for adults

A Charlie Brown Christmas Tickets $16 for children, ages 2-17 $20 for seniors, ages 60+ $23 for adults

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Tickets $10 for everyone one year and up

LAP PASSES Free for children, ages 0-2 Free for children, ages 0-1 for Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star $5 for children, ages 3-4

GROUP ORDERS Groups of 10 or more (Excludes A Charlie Brown Christmas and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)

$8 per ticket for WEEKDAY matinee performances $10.50 per ticket for EVENING and WEEKEND performances *$10 handling fee per group order

Groups of 10 or more A Charlie Brown Christmas $9 per ticket for WEEKDAY matinee performances $16 per ticket for EVENING and WEEKEND performances *$10 handling fee per group order

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