Soulpepper's 2015 Season Brochure

2015 SEASON

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Welcome to Soulpepper’s 2015 season, our biggest, boldest, and most diverse season ever. Soulpepper is your theatre company. It belongs to the citizens of this city and, as such, holds a unique position in the national theatre ecology.

Our profoundly gifted company of artists are, like you, citizens of this community and represent the cultural, generational, and artistic diversity of your city.

The work on our stages looks out to the world while simultaneously focusing on our national voices. Our offerings are multi-disciplinary and expansive in their scope; they acknowledge the gifts of our collective cultural past while imagining our creative future as a nation.

This is the Soulpepper to which you belong, and in 2015 there will be a large and generous ensemble of your city’s finest artists to welcome you.

With your 2015 Soulpepper subscription you will have the opportunity to see a full slate of Mainstage Plays from the international and national repertoire. You will also be able to enjoy our brand new Studio Series, and our rapidly growing Concert Series, all in the same package.

This new ultimate flexibility allows you to plan your Soulpepper calendar with a package of shows as diverse as Soulpepper itself.

I am very proud of what this company has achieved in its first decade and a half, but I am even more excited about what we will achieve together in the future!

I’ll see you at the theatre.

Best,

A l be r t S c h u l t z , Artistic Director

soul pepper f ounding member s Michael Hanrahan Martha Burns Stuart Hughes Susan Coyne Diana Leblanc Ted Dykstra

Diego Matamoros Nancy Palk Albert Schultz

Robyn Stevan William Webster Joseph Ziegler

E x ecu t i v e Direc t or Leslie Lester

ALBERT SCHULTZ Artistic Director

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january – february

Accidental Death of an Anarchist Dario Fo

Translated by Jon Laskin and Michael Aquilante }{

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obel Prize winner Dario Fo crafts a biting, satirical farce inspired by the bombing of

Kawa Ada

Ins Choi

Oliver Dennis

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Rick Roberts

Daniel Williston

Raquel Duffy

Milan’s Piazza Fontana in 1969.

Arrested for his suspected involvement in the bombing, a known anarchist mysteriously falls from the fourth floor window of the police station, setting in motion this masterpiece of comic absurdity.

In Fo’s masterful hands a tragic situation turns into a madcap romp and a powerful act of political theatre.

di r e c t e d by

Ravi Jain

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FEBRUARY – MARCH

The Dining Room A.R. Gurney

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f this furniture could talk, what tales

Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster

would it tell? Master dramatist A.R. Gurney’s

Jeff Lillico

Diego Matamoros

Brenda Robins

touching comedy weaves together dozens of lives intertwining multiple generations around an everyday dining room table. Six members of the

Sarah Wilson

Soulpepper ensemble seamlessly portray over 50 memorable characters in a virtuoso theatrical experience filled with compassionate humour and abundant humanity. di r e c t e d by

Joseph Ziegler

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“A magical, musical celebration of the power of theatre. Every last member of the company is brilliant.

[A] once-in-a-lifetime show.

See it, hear it, celebrate it” –Toronto Star

s p o on r i v e r c om pa n y (2 0 14). P hoto: CYLLA VON TIEDEMANN .

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MARCH

Spoon River

Adapted by Mike Ross & Albert Schultz Composed by Mike Ross Based on Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters }{

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dgar Lee Masters’ seminal poems of the dead are brought to vibrant life in this original

Frank Cox-O’Connell

Mikaela Davies

Oliver Dennis

Raquel Duffy

Peter Fernandes

Katherine Gauthier

Hailey Gillis

Gordon Hecht

Stuart Hughes

Richard Lam

Anthony MacMahon

Diego Matamoros

Miranda Mulholland

Oyin Oladejo

Colin Palangio

Gregory Prest

musical adaptation. Spoon River’s long-deceased residents raise their voices in song to narrate their own epitaphs, telling of their lives, loves, losses, and hard-earned truths, in an immersive portrait of early 20th-century rural America.

di r e c t e d by

Albert Schultz

Mike Ross

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MAY – JUNE

Bedroom Farce Alan Ayckbourn }{

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our couples, three bedrooms...

one tumultuous evening! British comic master

Alan Ayckbourn (The Norman Conquests) once again delivers a vivid and sophisticated look at the trials and tribulations of modern married life.

Three beleaguered couples’ lives are thrown into chaos by a fourth whose marriage is on the rocks,

pl e a se v i si t sou l pe ppe r .c a for t h e mos t u p-to -dat e c a s t i ng i n for m at ion

resulting in a rollicking comedy of manners.

“As funny as anything he has written” – London Times di r e c t e d by

Ted Dykstra

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“Achingly beautiful...

An eerily gorgeous production” –The Globe and Mail

“A rich and beautifully rendered story that you don’t want to miss” –Post City Magazines

MICHEL l E MONTEITH & GREGORY PREST. P hoto: CYLLA VON TIEDEMANN .

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Of Human Bondage Vern Thiessen

Based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham }{

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oulpepper’s acclaimed production returns.

Of Human Bondage is an epic tale of lust,

Dan Chameroy

Laura Condlln

Oliver Dennis

John Jarvis

Richard Lam

Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster

Jeff Lillico

Michelle Monteith

obsession, and the pursuit of beauty, adapted for the stage for Soulpepper by Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen.

WINNER OF 7 DORA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING: • Production

• Set Design

• New Play

• Lighting Design

• Direction

• S ound Design/Composition

• Ensemble

Gregory Prest

Paolo Santalucia

Sarah Wilson

di r e c t e d by

Albert Schultz

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world premiere may – june

The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds Anton Piatigorsky

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he most celebrated play of Yiddish literature

is presented in a new adaptation by award-

Derek Boyes

Laura Condlln

Mikaela Davies

Peter Fernandes

Katherine Gauthier

Hailey Gillis

Gordon Hecht

John Jarvis

Richard Lam

Oyin Oladejo

Colin Palangio

William Webster

winning Canadian playwright Anton Piatigorsky.

Boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds dissolve as ill-fated pledges and untimely deaths ensnare two families in this tale of powerful young love and eternal passion. di r e c t e d by

Albert Schultz

Sarah Wilson

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may – june

Eurydice Sarah Ruhl

E u ry dic e USA 2003

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arah Ruhl, one of the most respected living

Oliver Dennis

American playwrights, adapts the classic

Stuart Hughes

Michelle Monteith

Gregory Prest

myth of Orpheus from the perspective of his wife, Eurydice, in this playful and profound contemporary retelling.

“Rhapsodically

beautiful... an inexpressibly moving theatrical fable about love, loss and the pleasures and pains of memory” – The New York Times di r e c t e d by

Alan Dilworth

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sePTEMBER – OCTOBER

The Play’s the Thing Ferenc MolnÁr

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oulpepper revisits one of its greatest productions from the company’s earliest days

Oliver Dennis

Raquel Duffy

Diego Matamoros

Gregory Prest

with a fresh look at P.G. Wodehouse’s deeply funny adaptation of Molnar’s celebrated take on theatrical life.

William Webster

di r e c t e d by

László Marton

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world premiere

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

Happy Place Pamela Sinha }{

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appy Place, the second play of Dora Award-

Caroline Gillis

winning

playwright Pamela Mala Sinha,

Liisa Repo-Martell

Pamela Sinha

explores and celebrates the courage, compassion and humour of seven women living amidst each other in the most extraordinary of circumstances.

Why are they there? How did they get there? And, are we so different from them?

M at u r e l a nguage di r e c t e d by

Alan Dilworth

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SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

Marat / Sade Peter Weiss

Translated by GEOFFREY SKELTON VERSE ADAPTATION BY ADRIAN MITCHELL }{

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he Persecution and Assassination of

Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates

Derek Boyes

Frank Cox-O’Connell

Mikaela Davies

Oliver Dennis

Peter Fernandes

Katherine Gauthier

Hailey Gillis

Gordon Hecht

Stuart Hughes

Richard Lam

Diego Matamoros

Oyin Oladejo

Colin Palangio

Gregory Prest

William Webster

of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade.

One of the most provocative, ambitious and richly theatrical plays of the 20th-century, performed by over 20 members of the Soulpepper ensemble.

M at u r e con t e n t di r e c t e d by

Albert Schultz

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world premiere SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

Yours Forever, MaRIE-Lou Michel Tremblay

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his is Soulpepper’s first production of

the man widely considered to be Canada’s

greatest writer for the stage. For this occasion Soulpepper has commissioned a new translation by the celebrated Linda Gaboriau. pl e a se v i si t sou l pe ppe r .c a for t h e mos t u p-to -dat e c a s t i ng i n for m at ion

Founding Member Diana Leblanc, who has had a long and fruitful association with Tremblay as both an actor and director in French and English, takes the helm of this penetrating look at the emotional history of one Québec family. di r e c t e d by

Diana Leblanc

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partner presentation

may – june

trudeau and the flq The History of the Village of the Small Huts, 1963-1970 VideoCabaret

Michael Hollingsworth }{

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s the centenary of Canada’s Confederation approaches, Québec separatists crank up

the violence. On a stage lit by terrorist bombings, Professor Trudeau pirouettes to power. The acidtripping rock-throwing ’60s are conjured by a master storyteller with the magical stagecraft of the VideoCabaret ensemble and the Dora Awardwinning performance of Mac Fyfe as Trudeau.

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“Dazzling history makes delicious entertainment” – Toronto Star

E nsem ble 2014: Au ror a Brow n e, Gr e g Ca m pbell, R ich a r d A l a n Ca m pbell, M ac F y f e, Li n da Prystawsk a & M ich a el a Wash bu r n

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apr – june

Trudeau and Levesque The History of the Village of the Small Huts, 1971-1982 VideoCabaret

Michael Hollingsworth

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ierre Trudeau and René Lévesque pursue irreconcilable visions: one of Les Canadiens

governing Canada from sea to sea, the other of Les Québecois governing Québec.

Combatants, provocateurs, and spies in this comedie noire include: PQ Minister Claude Morin and his RCMP handlers; Poupette and her lovers in the FLQ and the Terrorism Squad; a Gang of Premiers and a Queen; plus Maggie Trudeau and The Rolling Stones.

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R ic h a r d A l a n C a m p b e l l a s R é n é L e v e squ e , M ac F y f e a s P i e r r e T ru de au

P hotos: M ic h a e l C o op e r .

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studio series

studio series sponsor

MARCH 18 – 29

The Gospel According to Mark Kenneth Welsh }{

k e n n e t h w e l s h & i n s c hoi . P hotos: s a n dy n ic hol son .

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he most seminal work of the English language is the sublime King James version

of the Bible (1611). Here, with astonishing vitality, master actor Kenneth Welsh (Under Milk Wood, Leaving Home) gives a remarkable solo performance of The Gospel According to Mark.

MARCH 18 – 29

Subway Stations of the Cross ins choi }{

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oulpepper Academy graduate and Resident Artist Ins Choi (Kim’s Convenience) channels a

homeless man with a peculiar message from God. An unpredictable, mashed up meditation on the sacred and the everyday, Subway Stations of the Cross is told through the songs, stories, and poetry of a nameless vagabond.

The fourteen spoken-word poems and songs are available March 2015 in an illustrated edition of the play, featuring artwork by Guno Park. Published by House of Anansi Press. houseofanansi.com

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soulpepper concert series

concert series sponsor

SLAIGHT FAMILY DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MIKE ROSS

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Soulpepper concert is unlike any other.

Each musical event is enriched with story,

dance, design and inter-disciplinary combustion.

The series is led by Soulpepper’s Slaight Family Director of Music Mike Ross.

This year a spotlight will shine on a Canadian

A Movable Musical Maritime Feast: P.E.I.’S Mike Ross and his musical guests celebrate the extraordinary musical life of Eastern Canada. on stage february 15 – 22

legend, the incomparable Jackie Richardson, who will appear in all five concerts.

American Pie – A Songbook Investigation: An investigation of the meaning and musical references of Don McLean’s folk-rock anthem,

m i k e ros s & jac k i e r ic h a r dson . p hotos: ja son h u dson

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JACKIE RICHARDSON

from Buddy Holly to Dylan to Joplin to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Route 66 – The Heartland:

on stage february 27 – march 8

A multi-artist journey through the heartland of America on the backs of Woody Guthrie, John Steinbeck, Jack Kerouac and the blues.

The Nina Project:

on stage march 17 – 25

Jackie Richardson, Shakura S’Aida and Kellylee Evans celebrate the life, legend, reach and relevance of Nina Simone.

N ew Orleans – The Big Easy:

on stage february 16 + april 3 – 7

A celebration of the city that gave birth to Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hellman, Jelly Roll Morton, Dr. John, and jazz itself. on stage april 10 – 12

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mainstage series: death – Accidental Death of an Anarchist DINING – The Dining Room SPOON – Spoon River BED – Bedroom Farce HUMAN – Of Human Bondage DYBBUK – The Dybbuk EUR – Eurydice Play’S – The Play’s the Thing

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HAPPY – Happy Place MARAT – Marat/Sade FOREVER – Yours Forever, Marie-Lou partner presentations: FLQ – Trudeau and the FLQ LEV – Trudeau and Levesque studio series: SUBWAY – Subway Stations of the Cross GOSPEL – The Gospel According to Mark

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concert series: Maritime – M aritime Feast Nina – The Nina Project A.Pie – A merican Pie Route – Route 66 Easy – New Orleans - The Big Easy

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Soulpepper Summer Performance Sabbatical PANAMANIA, the arts and cultural festival presented by CIBC as part 0f the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, will include many events taking place at the Young Centre from July 10 through August 15, 2015 Visit TORONTO2015.org for details.

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Pre-Performance Chats

Talk Back Tuesdays

Soulpepper artists host informal conversations offering interesting insights into the play you are about to see. Pre-Performance Chats take place one hour before the show for select performances.

Enjoy a post-performance chat with the cast hosted by a Soulpepper artist on stage following each Tuesday performance.

Open to all audience members.

Open to all audience members.

Note: Talk Back Tuesdays are not offered following Earlybird performances.

Flex-pack vouchers may be used for performances up to and including October 17, 2015.

Flex-pack vouchers may only be redeemed for mainstage productions listed on pages 2-23.

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single ticket prices

BOX OFFICE: 416 866 8666

online: SOULPEPPER.CA

soulpepper mainstage performances

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$75

Seat Category B – Mon – Sat Eve/Sat Matinée

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Student – All Seating

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note: A limited number of seats will be available for $29.50 in Seat Category C for select performances

All ticket prices include service charge, facility fee and hst. What you see is what you pay!

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Subject to availability, 30 minutes prior to curtain at the Young Centre Box Office (in person, cash only). Regular Rush $24 / Youth Rush $5 (21 years and under).

Become a member of StagePlay and get tickets to Soulpepper productions for $24. Register and purchase at stageplay.ca.

Groups of 12 or more receive a 10% discount. To book, call the Young Centre Box Office at 416 866 8666. Student group tickets are available for $23 per ticket for groups of 14 and up. To book, contact the Education Department at 416 203 6264 x157.

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Please note: seating sections and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

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The Young Centre is Toronto’s cultural hub located in the heart of the Distillery Historic District.

GETTING TO THE YOUNG CENTRE Parking: There is a parking lot in the Distillery Historic District with an entrance on Parliament Street and an entrance from Cherry Street. These lots fills up quickly, especially on weekends. However, there are other parking lots close by, north of Mill Street on the west side of

Parliament Street, and there is underground parking on the south side of Mill Street before Trinity Lane.

TTC Access: For the most up-to-date TTC route information please visit ttc.ca

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Subscriber exchanges may only be made within the same production with 24 hours notice. 6-Show and 4-Show subscribers are allowed one free exchange, then will be charged a $5 (plus HST) per ticket fee for all subsequent exchanges. Flex-pack holders will be charged a $5 (plus HST) per ticket fee for all exchanges. Upgrade charges may apply.

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The Fine Print: Prices include HST, a Young Centre facility fee and all service charges. Subscriptions/Flex-Packs cannot include special events or Opening Nights. Subscription/Flex-Pack discounts are compared to net single ticket prices. Soulpepper cannot issue refunds for returned tickets. A tax receipt can be issued for returned Subscription/Flex-Pack tickets (excluding unredeemed Flex-Pack vouchers) for the face value of the tickets, provided the tickets are voided and returned to the Box Office, either in person or by mail (faxes will not be accepted) at least 48 hours prior to your performance date. †

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Single ticket sales are final sale and the Young Centre cannot issue refunds or tax receipts. Exchanges can be made within the same production for a $10 (plus HST) per ticket fee with 24-hours notice. Student tickets are for full-time students only, ID required.

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Visit soulpepper.ca for detailed seating maps.

All theatres are wheelchair accessible. Please call the Box Office for details.

Please note: Space is subject to availability, order early for the best seats!

To view seating maps go to soulpepper.ca. All artists and dates are subject to change. All sales are final.

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BUILDING YOUR CIVIC THEATRE TOGETHER

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theatre is more than a building or what we see on stage. It is a community – a place of Belonging for Artists and Audiences. This is your theatre! Support from donors like you is what has allowed Soulpepper to become Toronto’s largest theatre, and it is support from donors like you that will enable our 2015 season to reach new heights. In 2015, with your support we will: •

Provide meaningful creative employment for Toronto’s largest company of artists

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Launch the next generation of artistic leaders through the Soulpepper Academy

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M entor youth from across Toronto to help develop and celebrate their unique creativity

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Innovate how we share our stories with new audiences across Canada and abroad

When you make a contribution to Soulpepper, your gift supports the work of the company in all these areas. Our 2015 season marks an exciting journey for Soulpepper and we invite you to join us. Please consider a gift to Soulpepper with your subscription or ticket order.

Thank you!

In addition to the knowledge that you are supporting a uniquely Canadian artistic success story, your gift also provides benefits to help you make the most of your Soulpepper experience. For more information visit: soulpepper.ca, call 416 203 6264 x 128, or email us at development@soulpepper.ca spoon r i v er com pa n y (2014)

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SOULPEPPER GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF soulpepper music

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