2013 Kim's Convenience - House Programme

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Theatre Calgary presents A Soulpepper Production

kim’s Convenience

By Ins Choi September 3 to 29, 2013

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Welcome to a bright new season at Theatre Calgary.

Every few years in this country a piece of theatre emerges as vibrant, original and surprising, grabbing everyone’s attention. Welcome to Kim’s Convenience, a play that every theatre enthusiast in Canada will soon be talking about as it embarks on a national tour.

Kim’s Convenience sprang from the imagination of Toronto writer Ins Choi. Like many great writers, Choi has drawn from own personal experience, and the more he exposes his heart, the more truthful and universal this story becomes. How impressive that he also acts in his own play, taking on the role of Jung. When I see him up there on stage, I am astonished at his talent!

Up Next The Great Gatsby bursts to life onstage in a vibrant new staging thanks to talented director Kim Collier. Expect music, decadence, beauty, thrill and horror – all signatures of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s elegant examination of the American dream.

When Soulpepper was considering touring this play, they asked me whether a story about a Toronto convenience store would resonate in Calgary. I saw the original production last year and some of the local references were unknown to me, but these people and their struggle to retain and support their identity seems to me a very Calgary subject. As our city grows and our immigrant population expands, we will see the conversation in and around this play continue to dominate and shape our future. How exciting, timely, and relevant. The more we share our stories throughout our land, the more we will realize that this Toronto convenience store is also our convenience store, their dreams are our dreams, and we aren’t all that different as might appear.

Thank you for joining me in this celebration of this wonderful new play.

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Dennis Garnhum Artistic Director

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COMING IN OCtOber

THE GREAT GATSBY glamour, decadence, obsession

By F. Scott Fitzgerald • Adapted for the Stage by Simon Levy • Director Kim Collier • Set & Costume Design Judith Bowden • Lighting Design Alan Brodie • Composer & Arrangements Andrew Creeggan • Choreographer Anita Miotti • Sound Design Jonathan Lewis Featuring: Julien Arnold, Tory Doctor, Craig Erickson, Bob Frazer, Jason Hardwick, Christopher Hunt, Jamie Konchak, Amy Rutherford, Celine Stubel, Ksenia Thurgood, Jonathon Young, Katharine Zaborsky Stage Manager Jan Hodgson • Assistant Stage Manager Ailsa Birnie • Apprentice Stage Manager Justin Born

For mysterious and wealthy Jay Gatsby, a seemingly perfect life of lavish parties and privilege hides a darker world of obsession.

His quest to win back his first love threatens to shatter many lives and change more than one American dream. Experience the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age and one of the most unforgettable stories of the twentieth century.

We’ve had huge success bringing great novels to life on our stage.

This adaptation is a thrilling ride through a very sexy and complicated time in history.

One of Canada’s most innovative theatre artists, Kim Collier, directs this production – for our eyes only. – Dennis

“I like large parties. They’re so intimate.

At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”

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KIM’S CONVENIENCE

cameras and audio / visual recording devices are not permitted in the theatre. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

beeping cellular phones, pagers and watches intrude on other patrons’ enjoyment of the play. Please ensure that these items cannot sound during a performance. Alternatively, you may leave them with our staff at the coat check.

By Ins Choi

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everyone. Please do not talk or unwrap candies during the performance. At the end of the performance, remain in your seat until the curtain call is finished and the house lights have been turned on.

Jung INS CHOI

Janet ESTHER JUN

Appa PAUL SUN-HYUNG LEE Rich, Mr. Lee, Mike, Alex ANDRE SILLS

Umma JEAN YOON

babies are not permitted in the theatre.

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SETTING Kim’s Convenience store, Regent Park, Toronto.

For first aid assistance, see the house manager or the nearest usher.

Theatre Calgary is a professional non-profit company that performs in the Max Bell Theatre. It is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, and operates within the jurisdiction of The Canadian Theatre Agreement. Theatre Calgary employs technicians under a collective agreement with the I.A.T.S.E.

Director WEYNI MENGESHA Remount Director ALBERT SCHULTZ

Set & Costume Designer KEN MACKENZIE Lighting Designer LORENZO SAVOINI

Sound Designer THOMAS RYDER PAYNE

Fight Director SEAN BAEK

Alexander Coach KELLY MCEVENUE

Dialect Coach LIZA PAUL

Stage Manager RICK RINDER Assistant Stage Manager NEHA ROSS

Head of Lighting CATHARINE BEVANS Head of Sound CHRIS JACKO Wig & Hairstylist, Wardrobe Master RON SIEGMUND Head Stage Carpenter BEN WILSON Theatre Calgary gratefully acknowledges the support provided from the Alberta Lottery Fund, by the Government of Alberta through The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the City of Calgary through Calgary Arts Development, the Community Spirit Donation Grant Program, the Government of Canada through the Canada Council and Canadian Heritage and all corporate and private contributors.

KIM’S CONVENIENCE is performed without an intermission.

KIM’S CONVENIENCE National Tour is graciously sponsored by Manulife Financial.

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INS CHOI

JEAN YOON

Jung, Playwright

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Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: Alligator Pie, (re) birth: ee cummings in song, Death of a Salesman, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Soulpepper; Hamlet, The Odyssey, Stratford; Lady in the Red Dress, Banana Boys, fu-GEN; Hongbu and Nolbu and the Magic Pumpkins, YPT. awards: Two Dora award nominations for acting. Toronto Fringe Best New Play award, Patron's Pick award, Outstanding New Play Dora award nomination and Best Canadian Play Toronto Theatre Critics award for Kim's Convenience.

Ins was born in South Korea, grew up in Scarborough and now lives in Toronto with his lovely wife and their 2 children. He will be performing his solo show entitled Subway Stations of the Cross at Fire Exit Theatre in Calgary, Oct 2-6, 2013.

PA U L S U N - H Y U N G L E E Appa Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: (Selected) Kim's Convenience, La Ronde, Soulpepper; Monster Under the Bed, The Hobbit, The Prince and the Pauper, YPT; Ali & Ali: The Deportation Hearings, Sheep & The Whale, Mom, Godzilla, Dad, I'm Living with a White Girl, Cahoots/Neworld/Modern Times/ Crow's Theatre/TPM. film/television: (Selected) Robocop, CEO, The Echo, P2, The Untitled Works of Paul Shepard, Ice Princess, The Firm, Warehouse 13, XIII, Alphas, Covert Affairs, DeGrassi, Almost Heroes, Train 48. awards: Toronto Theatre Critics' Association Award for Best Actor 2012, Dora Nominations for Best Actor for Kim's Convenience & Monster Under the Bed. Paul grew up in Calgary's NW and performing for the first time in his hometown marks a dream come true for him.

Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: The Rez Sisters, Factory Theatre; Tout Comme Elle, Necessary Angel; Godzilla, Crows Theatre; Hana's Suitcase, YPT; Oedipus, Die in Debt Theatre. film/television: Orphan Black, The Firm, The Best Years, This is Wonderland, Dragon Boys, Dream House, Time Traveler's Wife, The Wedding Palace. playwriting:The Yoko Ono Project, Theatre Passe Muraille; Yes Yoko Solo, Art Gallery of Ontario; Hongbu & Nolbu: The Tale of the Magic Pumpkins, Young People's Theatre; Spite, Summerworks. awards: Gemini nomination for Dragon Boys, Dora nomination for Outstanding New Play for The Yoko Ono Project. Jean voices the character of Connie, the wacky neighbour lady in the upcoming children's show Peg + Cat, airing on PBS Kids in October. She was listed as one of Toronto's Top Ten Theatre Artists of 2011 by Now Magazine.

ESTHER JUN Janet Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: Kim's Convenience, Soulpepper. AS DIRECTOR: Bremen Rock City, Song Trolley Productions; Cowboy Mouth, Heart in Hand Productions; Yellow Face, Hart House; Trout Stanley, Heart in Hand; Fear & Misery of the Third Reich, DeusXM; First Hand Woman, Fire Up Productions; Red Bird Day with Picasso, Ladies from London/ Edinburgh Fringe; Durang b4 Dinner, About Turn/ Edinburgh Fringe. film/television: Being Erica, The Banquet, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Jane Show, Doc. awards: Nominations 2012 Pauline McGibbon Award & 2011 John Hirsch Directing Award. Graduate of Drama Center London (UK) in Directing. Member of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab 2010, The World Wide Lab (currently showcasing at the Irondale Center in Brooklyn) and is the co-founder/ co-Artistic Director of Directors Lab North.

WEYNI MENGESHA Director

ANDRE SILLS Rich, Mr. Lee, Mike, Alex Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: Shakespeare's Nigga, Ruined, Obsidian Theatre; Intimate Apparel, ATP; Home, You Can't Take It With You, Window On Toronto, Soulpepper; Courageous, New Stages Theatre; Out At Sea, ARC; Richard III, Hart House Theatre. film/television: XIII, Rookie Blue, Insecurity, Good Dog, Dan For Mayor, I Kill Monsters, and numerous short films. awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Intimate Apparel, ATP - Betty Mitchell Awards; Nominated for Best Lead Actor for Richard III, Hart House Theatre - Broadwayworld Awards. Spent four seasons at the Stratford Festival, Graduate of the Birmingham Conservatory and George Brown Theatre.

for theatre calgary: A Raisin in the Sun. elsewhere: A Raisin In the Sun, Kim's Convenience, BLiNK, Soulpepper; The Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, Tarragon; Hosanna, Stratford; Blood.claat, Great Canadian Theatre Company; Yellowman, Nightwood/Obsidian Theatre; da kink in my hair, Mirvish Entertainment. awards: Toronto Critics Award - Best Director 2012 (The Small Room‌), Dora Nominations for Raisin, Blood.claat and da kink in my hair. Harry Jerome Award, Toronto Arts Foundations Emerging Artist of the Year Award. Graduate of York University's directing program and the Soulpepper Academy. Upcoming: directing Lungs at Tarragon Theatre (March 2014).

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A L B E R T S C H U LT Z

SEAN BAEK

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Fight Director

Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: Actor - The Norman Conquests, The Fantasticks, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross, Uncle Vanya, The Threepenny Opera, Our Town, Three Sisters, The Real Thing, Hamlet, Platonov, Betrayal, Don Carlos, The Misanthrope, Soulpepper. Director - Angels In America Parts 1 & 2, Home, The Crucible, Death of a Salesman, Exit the King, Oh What a Lovely War, Civil Elegies, As You Like It, The Time of Your Life, The Caretaker, Olympia, Waiting for Godot, No Man’s Land, She Stoops to Conquer, A Chorus of Disapproval, Absolutely Chekhov, Twelfth Night, Soulpepper; Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Oedipus/Critic, Journey’s End, Stratford; New House, Necessary Angel; Kingfisher Days, Tarragon. film/television: Shades of Black, Street Legal, Side Effects, Young at Heart. awards: Gemini Award; Joan Chalmers National Award for Artistic Direction; Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal; Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal; Barbara Hamilton Award. Raised in Alberta, graduate of StrathconaTweedsmuir School. Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company. Honorary Degrees from Queen’s and Bishop’s Universities.

LO R E N Z O S A V O I N I Lighting Design for theatre calgary: Costume design - A Raisin in the Sun. Lighting Design - Billy Bishop Goes to War. elsewhere: Soulpepper Theatre Company (7 seasons), Stratford Festival (6 seasons), and many regional and independent theatre companies throughout the country; notably Tarragon Theatre, Canadian Stage, Neptune Theatre, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Blyth Festival, The Globe Theatre, COC, Theatre Aquarius, Buddies in Bad Times, Theatrefront, TheatreRun, and The Belfry Theatre. Recent credits include set and costume design for Angels in America Part I and II; set, costume and video design for La Ronde; set and costume design for The Crucible, Soulpepper Theatre. Lorenzo is the head of design for Soulpepper Theatre and a graduate of the inaugural Soulpepper Academy.

Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: (Selected) Nisei Blue, ATP; Just East of Broadway, Next Stage Festival; Bird Brain, Juliet (& Romeo), New Canadian Kid, YPT; Peter Pan, Grand Theatre; The Hobbit, Carousel Players; Danny King of the Basement, Head à Tête, Roseneath Theatre; Mother Tongue, Cahoots/ Factory; Hamlet, Modern Times; Three seasons at the Stratford Festival. film/television: (Selected) Lost Girl, The Husband, Republic of Doyle, Flashpoint, Mayday, Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story, Kissed By Lightning, ReGenesis, 1-800 Missing, Queer As Folk, Twice In A Lifetime, Exhibit “A”; Voice work for numerous CBC Radio Dramas and video games.

Sean mainly works as an actor. He has trained in a Korean martial arts system called Kuk Sool Won Hapkido since the age of 16. A member the Stratford Festival’s Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training (Acting, 2005).

RICK RINDER T H O M A S R Y D E R PAY N E Sound Designer

KEN MACKENZIE Set and Costume Design Theatre Calgary debut. elsewhere: The Norman Conquests (set design), Barber of Seville (set design), Alligator Pie (production design), Home (Set and Costume design), Soulpepper; Ends of the Earth (set design), Vertigo; The Double (set design), Theatre Run. awards: Ken has been nominated for Dora awards for both design as well as performance and was nominated this past year for a Betty Mitchell Award for his work with Vertigo Theatre. Ken is a graduate of the Soulpepper Academy and is a resident artist at Soulpepper. Ken earned his masters degree at the California Institute for the Arts.

for theatre calgary: Betrayal. elsewhere: Over 80 productions for various theaters including Othello, The Matchmaker, Little Years, Stratford; This Is War, If We Were Birds, Leo, Tarragon. film/television: Robert's Circle, Alegra and Jim. awards: 2 Dora Awards and 12 nominations. Thomas studied with composer James Tenney and spent six years recording and touring with the Juno nominated band Joydrop.

Stage Manager for theatre calgary: Rick has stage managed over 40 shows at Theatre Calgary. His first was Homage to Chagall (with TC’s Stagecoach Players) in 1980 and his most recent was last season’s God of Carnage. elsewhere: Belfry Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse, Arts Club Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Theatre Calgary, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Canadian Stage Company, Soulpepper, National Arts Centre, Centaur Theatre.

DANCE: Banff Arts Festival, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Nacional Ballet de Cuba and Calgary’s fantastic Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Rick and Nadine live in Maple Ridge, B.C., a short drive from 2½ year-old granddaughter Elizabeth and brand-new grandson, Marcus.

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Compiled by Shari Wattling, Artistic Associate

A NOTE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT My father grew up in North Korea. Since his birth, until the end of the Second World War, it was “occupied” by the Japanese.

Soon after WWII, the Korean Civil War broke out. During that time, he and his family walked south, across the mountainous Korean peninsula with thousands of others in search of freedom. My mother grew up in an orphanage in war-torn South Korea raising her younger brother from the age of five.

After graduating high school, she worked as a secretary for the government when she met my father. They set foot in Canada in 1975 with $200, three kids and hope. My father worked at my uncle’s convenience store by day and went to ESL classes by night, while my mother took care of me and my two older sisters. We lived with my uncle’s family in the apartment above their convenience store on Weston Rd. and Black Creek Dr. After a performance of Kim’s Convenience at the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival, my parents came up to me, hugged me and said, “We are very proud of you. Thank you.”

Kim’s Convenience is my love letter to them and to all the firstgeneration immigrants who call Canada their home.

Ins Choi Playwright and Jung in Kim’s Convenience

“A STORY NEEDING TO BE TOLD.” Kim’s Convenience began as a short vignette for an event at Toronto’s fu-GEN Theatre. Director Nina Lee Aquino, among others, felt there was more to be mined: a story rooted in the city but not often portrayed on the stage. A story needing to be told. With Aquino’s encouragement and guidance, Ins Choi set out to create a full-length play.

But first he acted at the Stratford Festival, won a place in the Soulpepper Academy, and became a father twice over. The play grew slowly, gaining supporters as it went. Choi’s faith community at Grace Toronto Church, for example, funded a week-long workshop. When Kim’s Convenience was finally submitted to the Toronto Fringe Festival New Play Contest, it won. The subsequent production and extension were sold out. Soulpepper saw a chance to champion a new work that celebrates a completely Torontonian story. And here we are – now travelling across Canada.

From the 1980’s, when the Kim family of the play moves into Regent Park, Koreans have been a fixture in Toronto convenience stores. In the enormously appealing character of Mr. Kim, or Appa (father), we see the smarts, courage, resourcefulness, and humour these immigrants brought with them. Through his customers and perhaps most vividly through his children, we also see Mr. Kim’s prejudices, hopes, fears and longings. He is a fully rounded, richly realized creation, and a gift for any actor. Listen to Mr. Kim on the subject of who’s stealing and who isn’t. Watch him deal with other businessmen. His daughter may speak better English, but she has her hands full in an argument with her tough-minded Appa.

Mr. Kim’s all-too familiar difficulty is he has knowledge, but no one to pass it on to: neither of his children will take over the business when he retires. They have other dreams – desires Mr. Kim and his wife’s hard work and sacrifice have helped make possible.

One of the script’s most revealing aspects is its portrait of the inner-city neighbourhood of Regent Park. The closeness and pride among those who live there is perhaps most simply and beautifully summed up in Mr. Kim’s response to the idea of closing his store, “This community need me.” The gentrification now underway may improve some buildings, and there’ll certainly be more pricey condominiums, but what will happen to the people who have called this community home for years? What will happen to the small businesses that have so faithfully served them? Through this one family, their business, and their loyal clientele, Ins Choi has given us a hilarious, touching glimpse of a corner of our world. Here. And now.

By Paula Wing, Associate Artist, Soulpepper Theatre

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”

- Andy Warhol

While not autobiographical, this play is grounded in a thorough knowledge of the milieu. In fact, Choi originally wanted to stage it in an actual convenience store. “You got that smell,” he says. “You got that convenience store smell, the dust, the grime, the bell…” That idea didn’t come to pass, but this tender, funny and surprising script evokes the setting brilliantly, giving the play a powerful integrity and authenticity. One of its many pleasures is the “behind the scenes” look we get at this staple of our economy.

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Andre Sills

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DID YOU KNOW? • In 2011, Canada’s foreign-born population was estimated at 20.6% of the total population – the highest proportion among G8 countries.

• Calgary is currently the fourth largest city in Canada with the highest immigrant population next to Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

• In 2010, the total immigrant population of Calgary was estimated at 304,000, or almost 30 percent of the city’s total population.

Ins Choi

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

• By 2020, Calgary’s total immigrant population is estimated to reach almost half a million.

• In 1959, 1 in 350 Calgarians were part of a visible minority group. Today, the number of people belonging to a visible minority group is 1 in 5.

• Today, more than 200,000 Korean-born immigrants have made Canada their home.

• The Korean population of Calgary is approximately 8,500 people.

Jean Yoon, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

FIND OUT MORE - Behind-the-scenes videos, play guides and more about Kim’s Convenience and all of our upcoming productions can be found at www.theatrecalgary.com. And follow us on Facebook or on Twitter: @theatrecalgary #tcKims Sources The City of Calgary. “Diversity in Calgary: Looking Forward to 2020.” http://www.calgary.ca/ CSPS/CNS/Documents/Social-research-policy-and-resources/diversity-in-Calgary.pdf Statistics Canada 2011 National Household Survey

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TALKBACK TUESDAYS Enhance Your Evening at Theatre Calgary Immediately following the performance, join members of the cast as they return to the stage for an intimate and lively discussion and Q&A session about the play, the theatre and the acting process. This is a great opportunity to share your questions and get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the performance.

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Talkbacks are approximately 15 - 20 minutes in duration.

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Talkback Tuesdays will take place during Kim's Convenience on September 10, 17 and 24.

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JAMIE ROBINSON Receptionist ARTISTIC LESLEY MACMILLAN Producer SHARI WATTLING Artistic Associate New Play Development

DEVELOPMENT

Shirley Yurchi-weber Manager Individual & Planned Giving

SUSAN McNAIR REID Company Manager

JENNIFER GARDEN Development Associate

ZACH MOULL Assistant Dramaturg & Assistant to the Artistic Director

CRISTINA BALAMBAN Development Assistant

BEN WILSON Head Stage Carpenter

PRODUCTION AARON NEWBERT Production Manager TEGAN HERRON Assistant Technical Director ALEXANDRA SHEWAN Production Assistant LOUIS BEAUDOIN Head Scenic Artist

TERRY ROBERTS Director of Development

RON SIEGMUND Wardrobe Master, Resident Hair & Wig Stylist

Catharine BEVANS Head of Lighting CHRIS JACKO Head of Sound MICHELLE LATTA Head of Wardrobe LILLIAN MESSER Head of Props STEVE PILON & ANDREW RAFUSE Head Scenic Carpenters

SALES KATE BECK Director of Sales VIRGINIA REMPEL Customer Service Supervisor TERISA KLASSEN Group Sales Coordinator TRYPHENA FRIC Sales & Student Education Coordinator KAYE BOOTH Sales & Customer Service Associate MAEVE ORLADY Sales & Customer Service Associate

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF

ANDY DEVRIES Head Carpenter

John Fortunka Front of House Manager for Operations

DAVID RAYFIELD Head Scenic

Norman Cook Front of House Volunteer & Guest Services Coordinator

GREG CHAMBERS 1st Props Builder/ Buyer

BRETT DOWDELL Bar & Event Coordinator BARBARA BOOTH LEE BOOTH PAT FRENCH NORMA HANSEN MITZI METZGER TAMSIN MILES KIM SIMMONS DEBORAH SYDORCHUK ORIGINAL SOULPEPPER PRODUCTION BUILDERS FOR KIM’S CONVENIENCE

LISA NIGHSWANDER Head of Props

SARAH NOYES Head of Wardrobe JANET PYM Wardrobe Coordinator GEOFF HUGHES Cutter BARBARA NOWAKOWSKI Lead Hand JACQUELINE ROBERTSON Cull Head of Hair & Make-up

MIKE LEDERMUELLER Technical Director ANDREW HILLMAN Associate Technical Director

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theatre calgary board of directors BOARD EXECUTIVE

BOARD MEMBERS

ELLEN CHIDLEY, Chair Consultant

Michele Beitel President & CEO, The Skoop

BARRY R. KENLEY Director, Business Development Vision 2000 Corporate Solutions

CHRIS LEE, Past Chair Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

MARY E. COMEAU Partner, Norton Rose Canada

BETH LENNARD President, Lennard Corporation

MARK THOMPSON, Vice Chair Director, IT Planning & Governance Enbridge Inc.

Dr. David Docherty President, Mount Royal University

Dr. Lloyd Maybaum

MICHAEL TUMBACK, CA, Vice President Audit & Finance Vice President Finance & Corporate Services Strike Energy Services Inc. CHAD NEWCOMBE, Board Secretary Kahane Law Office ROB EASSON, EPCOR Centre Board Representative Senior Partner, Brand Insights Group MARGO RANDLES, Chair Special Events Active Community Volunteer JIM MCLEOD, Co-Chair Fundraising Committee Lead Building Management, Nexen Inc. GORD HARRIS, Co-Chair Fundraising Committee VP, COO, One Earth Oil & Gas MAGGIE SCHOFIELD, Chair HR Committee Executive Director, Calgary Downtown Association JOY ALFORD, Chair Board Engagement Committee Consultant

GREGORY S. DRAPER Partner, Investigative & Forensic Services, Meyers Norris Penny LLP

Riaz Mamdani CEO, Strategic Group Brenda Mason Consultant

JIM FLOYD President, PowerOn Ltd.

JIM MCLEOD Lead Building Manager, Nexen Inc.

BRUCE GRAHAM President & CEO, Calgary Economic Development

ALEX A. OSTEN Weight Watchers

BRAD HARPER Vice President, HR/Workforce Solutions, Telus Communications

PAUL POLSON Vice President, Stuart Olson Construction

ROB HATCH Canadian Tire

DR. NORMAN SCHACHAR, M.D. Heritage Medical Research Centre, University of Calgary

BRIAN HOOK Investment Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns

CRAIG D. SENYK Director of Portfolio Management, Mawer Investment Management Ltd.

Guy Huntingford Publisher, Calgary Herald

Ellanor Vallance-nUtik Senior Manager, Financial Reporting ATCO Group

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EDITH WENZEL President, International Results Group

Theatre Calgary Endowment Foundation Board of Directors BOARD EXECUTIVE CHRIS LEE, Chair Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP BRIAN HOOK, Vice Chair, Vice President Audit & Finance Investment Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns Chad Newcombe, Board Secretary Kahane Law Office

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Here’s Your Cue

Tom McCabe, Margo Randles, and Brant Randles at Night With The Stars 2013.

Photo by Jeff Yee, Raindrop Images.

Q

Q: How long have you been

involved with Theatre Calgary and in what capacity?

A: I joined the Theatre Calgary Board in 2010, sitting on the artistic and special events committees. In 2011 I joined the Executive Committee.

Q: When did you start participating in the

Night With The Stars (NWTS) gala event?

A: My role in Night With The Stars has grown

every year. Before I came on the Board, I had attended NWTS as a guest for a couple of years.

Since my first year on the Board in 2010, I have been on the organizing committee. In 2012 I co-chaired the event, while in 2013, I chaired it.

For the 2014 event, I am still on the committee, but I will be supporting the two new co-chairs, Barry Kenley and Michele Beitel. I am really looking forward to it!

Q: What do you think is the

A

: The proceeds go to Shakespeare in the Park (SITP). SITP allows Theatre Calgary to support emerging artists in Alberta, and provides pay-what-you-will live theatre to all Calgarians.

Most people don’t realize that the price we pay for a ticket at Theatre Calgary only covers 60% of what it costs to put on the production.

Not only does NWTS make it possible for Theatre Calgary to provide theatre in Calgary, but it is also necessary for other endeavors, such as SITP. At the end of the day, theatre is what it is all about!

Q: How do sponsors of NWTS benefit from this event?

A: Sponsors of NWTS see this as a

wonderful opportunity to be recognized as a major supporter of Theatre Calgary to the over 120,000 annual attendees of Theatre Calgary and the over 500 attendees of the evening.

It shows their willingness to support arts in Calgary. Many of the major sponsors often choose to come to the event to meet many of the patrons of Theatre Calgary. One of the sponsor benefits is that they are recognized in Theatre Calgary’s play bill for the season.

Q: What can NWTS attendees expect which will be broadcast live throughout the evening. The glamour of the room will be set in the 1920s theme of the The Great Gatsby, which will highlight Theatre Calgary’s production in October. As attendees walk the red carpet, they will be surrounded by the same magical atmosphere and experience that Theatre Calgary creates on the stage.

Our food selection is themed around the Academy Award nominated movies. The night is full of glitz and glam.

A: I think that NWTS has become a tradition; we

A: By attending NWTS, you will personally

A: I think that NWTS allows the Board to reach

out to the community at large. Attendees and sponsors enjoy an exceptional evening while showing their support of Theatre Calgary at the same time. It is a great collaboration between the Board, the Theatre and the Community.

March 2, 2014 TELUS Convention Centre Tickets on Sale Now Tickets are $200 with an $80 tax receipt Tables of 10 are available for $2000 with an $800 tax receipt

How can you support the event?

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Get caught up in the glamour and attend!

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Donate to the Live & Silent Auction; donations may be eligible for a tax receipt

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Donate to the event for a full tax receipt

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Join the planning committee

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Volunteer at the event

to support NWTS?

enjoy a very unique experience, while at the same time knowing that the evening’s proceeds are going to support community arts endeavours.

Q: What is the best way for others to get involved with the event?

A: There are many ways to get involved

in this event. Tickets are now on sale for the event. There are still sponsorship opportunities. There are opportunities to donate to the live or silent auction. You can also get involved on the organizing committee, which is made up of Board and community supporters. As well, volunteers are always needed and appreciated.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

See you on the Red Carpet!

For more information, contact Jen Garden: 403-294-7440 ext 1064 jgarden@theatrecalgary.com Visit theatrecalgary.com Facebook: Theatre Calgary’s Night With The Stars Twitter: @NWTSyyc

Q: Is there anything else you want to share

about Theatre Calgary or Night with the Stars?

A: On behalf of the Board of Theatre Calgary,

I would encourage all supporters of Theatre Calgary to attend this exciting evening and experience the uniqueness that only Theatre Calgary could provide. And by so doing, your support of this event will ensure that additional endeavours for Theatre Calgary, such as SITP, are sustainable. The 20th NWTS will prove to be the most ambitious and entertaining gala yet!

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Q: What is the primary goal of the NWTS gala? Where will the proceeds go?

at the 20th Annual Night With The Stars Gala

A: This is the 86th annual Academy Awards,

Q: Why would you encourage people

Q: Why is NWTS important to you?

Celebrate with us in style

to experience this year?

importance or significance of NWTS in the theatre community? are entering its 20th year. NWTS originated as a Board appreciation event 20 years ago and it has evolved into a major gala event. It is now a unique evening hosted by the Board of Directors to showcase another aspect of Theatre Calgary to the Calgary community.

Q & A WITH MARGO RANDLES

our donors DRESS CIrcLE MEMBERS Anonymous Joy Alford & Dan Magyar Robert Armstrong & Phil Ivers Wilda & Janet Arnold & Gayle Hayes Diane M. Auld Diane & Frank Babienko Banff Aspen Lodge Baywest Homes Ltd. Robin & Ian Beddis Clare Beers & J. Timothy Buehner Michele, Paul, Megan & Matt Beitel James Bergeron & Aileen Delaney John & Sherry Bicknell Dave & Marilyn Bradley Tom & Jeanne Bulger Burnswest Corporation Randi Busenius & Brian Chaisson Tom Byttynen & Janet McMaster A.S.L. & Wendy J. Campbell Colin & Ann Card John & Margaret Carleton, Norton Rose Fulbright Celero Solutions Ellen & Bill Chidley Carlene & Bruce Chrumka Janice Clark Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Lois Cole K. Coutts Kathleen Cowick & Dave Sorensen, Norton Rose Fulbright Graham Cox & Ms. Marlene Stewart, Norton Rose Fulbright Lou Cusano Barbara & Tadeusz Dabrowski Deloitte Dr. David & Kris Docherty Doctor David W. Falk Professional Corp.

Greg & Tara Draper David & Roxanne Dunlop Rob & Francey Easson David Eeles, Norton Rose Fulbright Pat Elliott Lisa Evren Frances Ferguson, Norton Rose Fulbright Jim Floyd, PowerOn Ltd. John & Audrey Fry Terry Gale, Standard General Rob Geremia & Bonnie Kowaliu, Ricardo & Betti Anne Giammarino Warren & Kristine Gieck Global Training Centre Bruce Graham, Calgary Economic Develpment Donald & Joan Greenfield Grosvenor Americas H & R Block S. Hanlon, Gibson Energy Inc. Gord Harris & Nancy Dalton Kevin & Kathy Hilderbrand Bernette Ho, Norton Rose Fulbright Eva & Gord Hoffman Brian Hook Ryan & Kate Hoult Brian & Barbara Howes Clarke & Adele Hunter, Norton Rose Fulbright

Carolyn & Larry Hursh Debra Johnstone & Gary Agnew, Cenera Inc. Glenna Jones & Michael Sherman Laurie & Barry Kenley Bill & Elspeth Kirk Barb & Yukio Kitagawa Gregory Kurkowski Elaine Lam Bob & Mary Lamond Sharon & Gord Larsen Tracy & Chris Lee Richard Leslie P.Eng. Ray Limbert & Associates, BMO Nesbitt Kerrie Logan, Norton Rose Fulbright Andrew & Alison Love Ray & Bernice Mack Bruce & Kathy MacKenzie, Royal Bank of Canada Evelyn Main & Jim Dinning Corinne & Andy Martel Christine & Tim Martin Brenda & Mark Mason Tracey & Dr. Lloyd Maybaum Scott McGeachy Jim & Dorothy McLeod Mauro & Brenda Meneghetti Alan & Geri Moon Stuart & Catherine Mugford Chuck Mulvenna, Canada Safeway John & Karen Murphy Shea Nerland & Calman LLP Chad Newcombe Deborah Nickerson Alan Norris, Brookfield Residential Alan & Shelly Norris Neil Nutik & Ellanor Vallance-Nutik Jock & Diana Osler Bob & Rhonda Osness, Osness Insurance Ltd. Alex Osten Donald & Leslie Park Paul Polson, Stuart Olson Construction Ted Poppitt Robert Rakochey, Norton Rose Fulbright Margo & Brant Randles Sheila & Reno Redenbach RGO Office Products Partnership Bob & Jean-Ann Rooney Dr. Wayne Rosen & Dr. Laurie Lemieux Vera Ross Juli & Paul Sacco Norm & Kathy Schachar Maggie Schofield Craig Senyk, Mawer Investment John & Grace Shaddick Shell Canada Brent & Gail Shervey Clarice Siebens Roger & Lorna Smith Stephen Smith, Strike Energy Services William Smith Dr. Shean & Tish Stacey James M. Stanford Stantec Consulting Ltd. Dr. M. Steele & Dr A. Daly Vera Swanson O.C. Lynn Tanner & Margaret Graw Harry & Linda Taylor Mark Thompson & Kristina Hall Bruce Toews & Friends

TransCanada Corporation Bill & Cindy Tuer, Norton Rose Fulbright Michael & Susan Tumback Randal & Pam Van De Mosselaer, Norton Rose Fulbright Jud Virtue, Norton Rose Fulbright Alida Visbach & Paul Corbett Darren & Lana Walters, Plumbing Plus Greg & Lori Waslen Rob & Candace Waters Edith & Cal Wenzel Western Management Consultants Ken & Stephanie Wilson

ADOPT-A-PLAY KIM’S CONVENIENCE SUPPORTERS Gwen Baker Roy & Roberta Bar Dave & Marilyn Bradley Stuart Olley & Myra Diaz Joanne Schaefer Dr. Shean & Tish Stacey Mike Stillwell

2012/13 PLAY SUPPORTERS Anonymous John Armstrong & Karyn Leidal Maria & Michael Binnion Gary & Tracey Boehm Al & Linda Braun Don & Marlene Campbell Ellen & Bill Chidley Sandy & Neill Coad Brian & Yvonne Conway Robert D.D. Cormack Frances Coward K.W. Crowshaw Karol & Don Dabbs Demiantschuk Lequier Burke & Hoffinger Jamie Furtner Don & Lone Gardner Don Gladman & Irene Shewchuk Dr. Ted Jablonski Mark & Louise Lines Howard & Janet McLean John Humphrey & Laura McLeod B.K. Milne Alan & Shelley Norris Carolyn S. Phillips In Memory of Barbara Quirk Dave & Debbie Rodych Andrea & Robert Sartor Norm & Kathy Schachar James M. Stanford John & Peggy Van De Pol

INDIVIDUAL DONORS INVESTOR Barb & Yukio Kitagawa Jim & Dorothy McLeod

SUSTAINER Sharon Carry Richard & Lois Haskayne Tom McCabe

Bruce & Janis Morrison United Way of Calgary, Donor Choice Program

BENEFACTOR Nancy Bell & Kevan King Dale & Stacey Burstall Bruce Comeau Osten-Victor Fund at The Calgary Foundation

ASSOCIATE Anonymous Diana & David Ballard Nolan & Carol Blades Ian & Gwen Burgess John Buysschaert Gordy & Brenda Cannady Laura Daniels & Doug Smith M. Dobberthien Encana Corporation, Gift Matching Program Lawrence & Berta Fisher Sandra Luft Leslie & Roger McMechan Brian Mills & Susan Tyrrell Leyton Morris David & Karen Morton Ken & Lois Nelson Bernadette & Thomas Raedler Richard J. Kennedy Professional Corp.

Sharon Smith Dave & Martha Taylor Willis Winter

FRIEND Anonymous Doreen Abugov Larry Adorjan & Patrice Sawyers Rene & Marguerite Amirault David & Bev Andrews Torben Angelo C. & D. Apedaile Stephen A. Arsenych Madonna Atkinson Ken & Bernice Baher Don & Carol Baker Jane Baxter Barbara R. Beaton Susan Belsher Thomas R. & Beverly Benson David Bernatchez Allan & Donna Black Barbara Black & Malcolm Turner Bev & Mike Blancher BluBrown Communications Inc. Al Bowman Brian Brausen Jim Brewington & MarinaPerry K.R. Brown Bruce & Heather Brunette Tina Buckthorp Helga Budwill Sher & Richard Burk Marion Burrus David & Sebina Butts Marlys & Ted Carruthers Susan & John Carson Ray Caufield Marjorie Challand Donna Chapman Logan Chisholm & Evangeline Silkie Donna Chmilar Margaret Churchill James Clayton

Greg Coupal Anne-Marie Crawford Jean & Keith Curtis Peter Cutting Glenn Davies Gloria Davis Luigi & Joyce De Somma Denis & Pat Duke Willa & Don Dumka Lynda & Henry Dunfield Danielle & Scott Durocher Dale Ellert Tom & Marion Enta Ron & Louise Esch Dwayne & Rita Ewanchuk G.J. Filyk Fluor Catherine Foote & Art Frank Pat Foran Catherine Forsyth Elaine French Beverley Fujino Guy & MaryAnn Gamberg Joan & Yves Gauthier Alan Glover Lenora & Nicholas Gnida Ron & Helen Goodman Karen & Jack Grant Don & Pauline Gray Peggy Gray Gordon & Irene Grier Ian Haddow Elizabeth Hamel Glen & Nancy Hammerlindl Clive Hampton & Shirley Novak Steven Harbourne Dean & Trish Harrison Barbara R. Hay Judy Henderson Laurie Hillis Tammy Hironaka Gillian & John Hopkins Michele R. Horne Blair Howell & Laura MacDonald Grant & Cathie Huber James Hughes Sandra Hunt McDonald Joel Poissant Gordon James Simon James Carrol Jaques & Bob Loov Carol Jensen Barrie Johnson Glen & Joan Johnston Edward Juarez Sharon Karst Evelyn J. Keddie Brian Darlene Kelly Margaret Kho Kelly & Diane Kimmett Phyllis & Larry King John & Maureen Kirby Sheila Kirkland Anne & Allan Kostyniuk Helle & Juri Kraav Preston Kraft Herb & Kathy Kroeker George & Susannah Kurian Valerie MacLeod & Frank Kurucz Marion Laing Donald & Carolyn Larsen Allan Kutcher & Judith Larson Joe Latremouille Matt & Danelle Law Lorri Lawrence Roger & Diana Leach Brenda & Mark Lenko Linda Lesoway

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our donors (...continued) Larry & Corrie Loomes Jean Love Kathy Love Diane & Larry Lozinski Lukacik Family David & Carol Lunn L.W. MacEachern Jean Macnab Sylvia Madder Evelyn Martens Dale & Norma Mastre Patrick McAdoo Carolyn McDonald Donna & Jim McDonald Marilyn Mcelheran Ronald & Sylvia McIntosh Douglas & Glenda McLean Annette Messer Lorretta Miller Jean & Fred Mitchell Jennie & Shawn Molloy Charles Moore Peter & Jackie Morgan Garry & Karen Moyes Wendy Mullane Nerds on Site Calgary Margaret & Forbes Newman NGL Supplies Co. Ltd. Nine One One Communications Margaret & Karen Ormon Bev Palko Karen & John Palmer Brad & Donalda Paton Diana Patterson Marguerite Paulsen Debbie Pemberton Robert & Auea Penner John & Lisa Penzo Mike & Lorie Pesowski Louella & Wayne Pethrick Stacey Petropoulos & Chad Haase Ross & Mary Phillips W. Phillips Marjorie & Ronald Potts Nancy E. Raines Bea Ramsay Wayne & Susan Ramsden Del Rath Rob & June Remmer Lois Rhodes Donna Riback Ian & Cheryl Richmond Patricia Riggins Dixie Robbins Sharon E. Robertson Steven T. Robertson G. Robinson Howard & Karen Roppel Dr. P.A. Roxburgh Christine Sargeant Jo-Ann Schwartzenberger David Severson Cheryl Sheppard Tim & Doris Sidlick Joan Simmons Scott Sippert Kelly Smith & Dan Fichter Paulette & Rick Smith Penny Smith John & Marian Spring Elizabeth Stock & Alister Shepherd-Cross Cecil & Alyce Storey Harold Stringer Dave & Darleen Swanson Valerie & H. Allen Swanson Carolyn & David Tavender

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TD Stock Professional Corporation Owen & Dianne Thomson S. Tomlinson Iris Torfason David Trieu Pamela & Allan Twa Carol Twasiuk Pat J. Ulrich Pieter Van Vliet Bill & Evelyn Vandenhengel Irene Virtue Andrew & Bina Wade Patricia Walker Alan & Bernie Warden Don Watt Amany Watters Nomi Whalen Dennis Wheatley Bob & Wendy Whyte Robert V. Whyte Ken & Bev Wiens Steve Wigglesworth & Deanna Girard Art Williamson & Lynda McPhee Ruth Ann Wilton George Woodings Terry & Lora Wyman Bettie Yanota Herrat Zahner

Night With The Stars Supporters 1886 Buffalo Cafe A-1 International Cigars & Pipes Ralf Aggarwal Alberta Ballet Alberta Theatre Projects Joy Alford & Dan Magyar Algar Virtue Alloy American Conservatory Theater ARC Financial Corporation Dr. Curtis Arling Aussie Rules Azuridge Elizabeth Baird Tim Bancroft The Banff Centre Crabapple Cottage Bragg Creek Bard of the Beach Shakespeare Festival Belgo Brasserie The Belvedere Cococo Bernard Callebaut Chocolaterie Big Rock Brewery Ltd. Bin 905 Distinctive Wine & Liquor Bombay & Co. The Bow River Barley Mill Pub Company The Brick Phillip & Linda Briddon Britannia Wine Merchants Brooks Brothers Grant & Caryl Brunet Build-A-Bear Workshop Cactus Club Cafe Calaway Park Calgary BMW Calgary Economic Development Calgary Fringe Festival Calgary International Film Festival

Calgary Jewellery Calgary Opera Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Canada Safeway Limited Canadian Pacific Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Charcut Roast House The Citadel Theatre Clean Energy Capitalists Norton Rose Canada LLP Mary Comeau, Norton Rose Canada The Cookbook Company of Cooks Crowfoot Wine & Spirits Crystal Ridge Golf Course Christina & Naveen Dargan Sally Dawoud Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Delta Airport Hotel The Development Group Kristen Dion Peter Dugandzic Cindie Durnie Earl Grey Lodge Rob & Francey Easson East Side Dodge Chrysler Limited Jordan Eberle Enbridge Inc. Ever Bamboo The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Anne Marie Feoli-Marson Randy Ferguson Field Stone Fruit Wines Milt Fischbein - Metal Arts Christine Fisher Jim Floyd, PowerOn Ltd. James & Linda Fong David & Nancy Forbes Scott Forsyth Franklin Templeton Investments Front Row Centre Players Society Dennis Garnhum Geremia Charitable Trust John Gilchrist Glassware Creations by Laurie Globefish Sushi & Izakaya Allen Hagerman Brad Harper, TELUS Communications Gord Harris & Nancy Dalton Harry Rosen Richard & Lois Haskayne Canadian Tire Healthy Chef Delivery Heritage Park Eva & Gord Hoffman Dr. Robert & Susan Hollinshead Holy Grill Home Tasting Room Hong Kong Bank Business Association The Hudsons Bay Company Guy & Riina Huntingford Hyatt Regency Calgary INLIV Full Circle Health International Cigar Janet Horbacio Photography Joey Tomato's Kitchen Debra Johnstone & Gary Agnew, Cenera Inc. Jones Konihowski Enterprises Kahane Law Office Carole Anne Kaufman Laurie & Barry Kenley Diane Kepford Killarney Liquor Barn

Calgary Flames Barb & Yukio Kitagawa Timothy & Alana Kitchen Chris & Tracey Lee The Libertine Public House Joel Lipkind & Sally Sprague-Lipkind Liquor Depot at Mount Royal Georgia Little Mike Little Lolita's Lounge Joe Lougheed Lunchbox Theatre M Private Residences Magenta Photo Studio The Main Dish David & Laura Martin David Blair Mason Brenda & Mark Mason Mawer Investment Management Ltd Tracey & Dr. Lloyd Maybaum Tom McCabe Ann McCaig McCarthy Tetrault LLP Jim & Dorothy McLeod Merlo Vinoteca Steve Meston, CIBC Robert & Lee Moffat Molson-Coors Canada Inc. Moxie's Classic Grill Wendy Mullane Dennis Nerland & Jennifer Pollock Chad Newcombe Nexen Inc. Alicia-Mae Nicholas Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery Norton Rose Canada LLP Alex Osten Osteria de Medici Pandora Holly Poffenroth Ted Poppitt PPI Solutions Bernadette & Thomas Raedler Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall Margo & Brant Randles Refrew Furs Rocky Mountaineer Railtours Dr. Wayne Rosen & Dr. Laurie Lemieux Richard & Sue Roskey Paul Rossmann Rouge Restaurant Royal Tyrrell Museum Rubaiyat Holdings Ltd. SAIT Culinary School Saltlik Steakhouse Sante Spa Sapient Global Markets Say Cheese Fromagerie Inc. Dr. Norm & Kathy Schachar Maggie Schofield Lesley-Anne Scorgie Kevin & Michelle Screpnechuk SeaDream Yacht Club Craig Senyk Sewing Studio Sexxxy Tan Shaw Festival Sho Sushi Bar & Kitchen Signature Collection Nancy Skingle Calgary Stampeders Southern Jubilee Auditorium Linda Southern-Heathcott

Michael & Caron Stewart Storybook Theatre Strategic Equity Corp.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival Strike Energy Ltd. Doug Strong Janice K. Sturm The Summit Group Ltd. Tango Bistro Target Capital Inc. Empire Theatres TELUS Communications TELUS Spark Science Centre Stephanie Ellen Terrill Colin Traff Trib Steakhouse Michael & Susan Tumback Jim Ulrich United Airlines Unleashed Inc. Vertigo Mystery Theatre Vintage Chophouse Vision 2000 Travel Group Paul & Anne Wanklyn Ruthann Watson Catherine Weaver Patti Weldon Edith & Cal Wenzel West Canadian WestJet Airlines Nomi Whalen White Summit Dental Willow Park Wines & Spirits Greg & Emilie Wilson Van Houtte Coffee YMCA of Calgary

Senators William R. Blain, Q.C. Don Boyes Derek Bridges Martha Cohen Joyce Doolittle Kay Grieve David Haigh Harry Hartley Margaret Hess, Q.C. Les Kimber Jan McCaghren Victor Mitchell Barbara Morin Gerry Nichol Fred Scott Lynne J. Thornton Derek Warren Nomi Whalen For more information on donating to Theatre Calgary, contact Shirley Yurchi-Weber at 403-294-7440 ext 1002 or donations@theatrecalgary.com

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