Silver Jubilee Season Brochure

Sylvie Davidson in Emma; photo by Adam Smith.

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Frank Boyd and Jaryl Draper in The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay; photo by John Ulman.

as we planned our Silver Jubilee made us realize that twenty-five years of growing a theatre company is a really BIG deal. In that time, BookIt has produced more than 100 adaptations of literature. We have welcomed upwards of a quarter million patrons who have witnessed the work of more than 1,200 actors with the support of 1,000 or more artists and technicians. Book-It has won awards, received accolades, and even had a day named for us by Seattle’s Mayor. But we share our laurels with you, because loyal patrons make it all possible.

So, welcome to our 25th season. Our celebration will feature two early favorites and three worldpremiere adaptations—all of which we’ll produce at the Center Theatre in the Armory.

And to thank our community during this landmark season, everybody gets a discount! All mainstage tickets are only $25 each. And a $150 subscription gets you access to our entire Silver Jubilee—we have so many special events in store…

—Jane Jones & Myra Platt Founding Co-Artistic Directors

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The ensemble of Red Ranger Came Calling; photo by Erik Stuhaug.

FROM THE REPERTORY: A REPRISE OF ONE OF OUR FIRST HITS

IA COLLECTION AM OFOFIRELAND: STORIES, SONG, AND DANCE With stories by Frank O’Connor, W.B. Yeats, Mary Lavin Adapted and directed by Stephanie Shine

September 17 - October 12, 2014 Previews: Sep 17 - 19 | Opening Night: Sep 20 At once heart-breaking, side-splitting, and life-affirming, Book-It is proud to revive this Irish culture favorite. Through an evening of traditional song, dance, and short stories, this Emerald Isle gem is a testament to the human spirit, and will have you hoisting a pint to all things Irish! Original adapter/director Stephanie Shine returns to helm the production.

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The ensemble of Pride and Prejudice; photo by Erik Stuhaug.

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FROM THE REPERTORY: A REVIVAL OF A SEATTLE FAVORITE

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

by Jane Austen | Adapted and directed by Marcus Goodwin

November 25 - December 28, 2014 Previews: Nov 25 - 26 | Opening Night: Nov 28 Our first foray into adapting the novels of Miss Jane Austen, P&P is replete with the author’s charm, wit, and keen observations. Her comedy of manners and courtship boasts a cast of beloved and unforgettable characters led by the extraordinary Elizabeth Bennet and the dashing Mister Darcy. Book-It is delighted to once again stage the classic favorite for new and returning audiences this holiday season.

Scott Ward Abernethy and Zach Adair in Jesus’ Son; photo by Adam Smith.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF TRUE GRIT

THE D O G OF THE SOUTH

by Charles Portis | Adapted by Judd Parkin | Directed by Jane Jones

February 11 - March 8, 2015 Previews: Feb 11 - 13 | Opening Night: Feb 14 This comic road-trip adventure has been called Portis’ real masterpiece. When protagonist Ray Midge follows the trail of his missing wife, her lover—and most importantly his blue Torino—he’s besieged by tropical storms, scammers, and hippies as he makes his way on a wild ride from Arkansas to Belize. A writers’ favorite, Roy Blount Jr. recommends, “Don’t die until you’ve read The Dog of the South.”

Ellaina Lewis in Night Flight; photo by Adam Smith.

RUNAWAY BESTSELLER AND 2011 SEATTLE READS BOOK

LITTLE BEE

by Chris Cleave | Adapted and directed by Myra Platt

April 22 - May 17, 2015 Previews: Apr 22 - 24 | Opening Night: Apr 25 Chris Cleave’s 2008 bestseller is an international political thriller that brings into focus the human side of refugees and immigration. We meet Sarah, a middle-class Englishwoman, and Nigerian immigrant Little Bee whose lives become entwined following a fateful encounter on a beach in Nigeria. Sacrifice, civility, ethical choices, and survival converge as details of all that has brought them together unfold.

The ensemble of Red Ranger Came Calling; photo by Erik Stuhaug.

A MASTERPI ECE BY A LEG ENDARY AMERICAN WRITER

SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE

by Kurt Vonnegut | Adapted and directed by Josh Aaseng

June 9 - July 3, 2015 Previews: Jun 9 - 11 | Opening Night: Jun 12 Out of the very real horrors he experienced as a World War II POW in Dresden, Kurt Vonnegut crafted the powerful Slaughterhouse-Five. Protagonist Billy Pilgrim has come unstuck in time and travels between the war in Germany; Illium, New York; and the alien planet Tralfamadore. This fractured tale of the personal fallout of war is laden with Vonnegut’s signature black humor and imagination.

T H I S S E A S O N , E V E RY B O DY G E T S A D I S C O U N T !

Our 25th anniversary gift to you is a discount that goes across the board, for the entire mainstage season.* An adult ticket at Book-It usually ranges from $33 to $50, but this season we invite you to enjoy one flat ticket price of just $25!

All mainstage tickets are only

$25

Full 5-Play Ticket Packages are only

*Pride and Prejudice, our special holiday presentation, ranges from $25 - 60.

See chart below.

Holiday Pricing Advance Purchase Tickets Adult $50 | Senior (60+) $40 Student $25 Post-Opening Weekend Tickets Adult $55 | Senior (60+) $45 Student $25 Opening night (incl. post-show celebration) All seats $60

$150

(Applies to Pride and Prejudice only)

Paid Previews All seats $35 Under 30 tickets $25 at the Box Office window day-of-show. ID required.

Subject to availability.

Group Pricing For our holiday show, groups of 8 or more adult tickets are eligible for a 10% discount!

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Your full 5-show Silver Jubilee Season Ticket Package also comes with these exclusive benefits:

• Silver Jubilee souvenir tickets • Free ticket exchange • Guaranteed seats and a night out five times a year!

• No-fee additional tickets • Exclusive discounts from our

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partners (restaurants and bookstores among them!)

• First-to-know privileges for the company’s big announcements and additional performances • Invitation to our annual open house event

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Peter Crook in The Cider House Rules; photo by Adam Smith.

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