2010-2011 Subscriber Handbook

BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE

Winner 2010 Mayor’s Arts Award & Recipient Allen Foundation Anniversary Grant Center House Theatre at Seattle Center | 305 Harrison Street | Seattle, WA 98109

206.216.0833 | www.book-it.org

From the Co-Artistic Directors

Dear Subscriber,

Jane Jones and Myra Platt, Founding Co-Artistic Directors, in 2009.

Do you remember what were you doing in October 1990? We remember: Book-It was just becoming an official 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization.

Twenty years later, look how far we’ve come! And we’re just as passionate about literature on stage as ever. We have learned with each passing season how to provide our patrons—both longtime subscribers and newbies—with art that both inspires the imagination and gives you value for your dollars spent.

This booklet will guide you on maximizing the value of your subscription; keep it as a reference over the season—but always know that we are happy to hear from you… anytime.

Thanks for subscribing and supporting Book-It. See you at the theatre!

THE CIDER HOUSE RULES, Parts One and Two PART TWO: IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD September 15 – October 16, 2010 Opening Night Sat., Sept. 18; Paid Preview Fri., Sept. 17 PART ONE: HERE IN ST. CLOUDS Played in repertory on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16

RED RANGER CAME CALLING November 23 – December 23, 2010 Opening Night Sat., Nov. 27; Paid Preview Fri. and Sat., Nov. 26 and 27

GREAT EXPECTATIONS February 8 – March 6, 2011 Opening Night Fri., Feb. 11; Paid Preview Thurs., Feb. 10

PRAIRIE NOCTURNE May 25 – June 26, 2011 Opening Night Fri., June 3; Paid Preview Thurs. and Fri., June 1 and 2

BORDER SONGS September 14 – October 9, 2011 Opening Night Sat., September 17; Paid Preview Fri., September 16

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Important Book-It Information Our Mission: Book-It Repertory Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming great literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production and inspiring our audiences to read.

Contact Us: Box Office: 206.216.0833 Email: boxoffice@book-it.org

Box Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday noon-5:00 p.m.;

and Wednesday – Saturday noon-5:00 p.m. during the run of a show.

Administrative Offices: 206.216.0877, Fax: 206.256.9666

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Book-It All Over (Education & Touring Programs): 206.770.0880 Website: www.book-it.org

Email: info@book-it.org

Seattle Center Parking and Traffic Hotline: 206.233.3989

You Should Know: Tickets may be purchased online at www.book-it.org or by calling our box office at 206.216.0833.

Performances typically run Wednesday – Sunday. Refer to our website for specifics.

Evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m.; matinées are at 2:00 p.m.

Most 2010-11 performances will be in the Center House Theatre, located on the first floor of the Seattle Center House, around the corner from the Children’s Museum. Visit www.book-it.org/visiting-book-it.php for a map, directions, and a helpful instructional video. (Red Ranger Came Calling performed in Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children’s Theatre.)

There is NO LATE SEATING at Book-It. If this guide doesn’t cover your particular question, please feel free to email boxoffice@book-it.org or call 206.216.0833.

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The Benefits of Subscribing DISCOUNTED TICKETS Your subscription price is a savings of as much as 10% over single ticket purchases.

Congratulations on saving money AND supporting live theatre!

FREE TICKET EXCHANGE see page 6.

Buying additional Tickets Subscribers pay no service charge when buying additional tickets; the $5-per-order service charge will be waived.

Gift certificates are available in any amount.

GROUPS of 8 or more adult tickets are eligible for a 10% discount. Larger groups equal larger discounts. Please call the Box Office for details.

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS see page 5.

SERVICE FEE WAIVED for additional single ticket purchases.

RESERVED SEATING PRIVILEGES for the Novel Workshop Series.

FIRST-TO-KNOW OPPORTUNITIES before we make special announcements to the public (like winning the 2010 Mayor’s Arts Award) we want our family—you—to know first.

Provide us with your e-mail address* and you’ll always be in the know.

WEEK-OF-SHOW THEATRE REMINDER When you provide your email address*, you’ll receive a reminder prior to your scheduled performance with traffic and parking information and special announcements. *Providing your email address saves Book-It valuable resources. No paper, no printing, no folding, no postage. We never trade or sell our email addresses, and promise not to inundate your inbox. But should snow fall or power fail, you’ll have the information you need.

2010-11 REGULAR Single Ticket Prices

Premium (Sat Eve. & Sun Mat.)

Adult Senior (60+) Student* & Under-30** Paid Preview Opening

$36 $30 $20 $22 $42

Standard (W-F Eve. & Sat Mat.) $32 $25 $20

$22 $42

*Students must show valid student ID at will call.

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**Under-30 tickets may be purchased day of show only at the Box Office window. Subject to availability; ID required. $5 Teen Tix are available at box office one hour before showtime. Subject to availability. Must show Teen Tix membership card at box office. Learn more about Teen Tix at www.seattlecenter.com/teentix.

There are NO REFUNDS for single ticket purchases!

Book-It Discount Partners We have exciting dining and shopping partners whose special offers will help make your Book-It experience more complete. Use the enclosed V.I.P. ID card (be sure to sign it!) at our partner establishments to receive the following discounts: CENTER HOUSE BISTRO | 305 Harrison St., Seattle | 206.441.6600 Located in the NW corner of the Center House food court, Center House Bistro & Bar offers a wide selection of NW foods with happy hour specials before (3-6PM) and after the show (9-close). Show your card for 15% off your meal.

PESO’S KITCHEN | 605 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle | 206.283.9353 With its authentic modern take on Mexican cuisine and stellar bar and wine list, Peso’s is perfect for dinner before or after the show, or a casual drink with friends. Show your card for 20% off your meal.

PORTAGE | 2209 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle | 206.352.6213 Chef Vuong Loc’s classic French cuisine is artfully crafted from fresh local ingredients and beautifully presented in an intimate bistro setting—just minutes from the theatre.

Show your card to receive your party’s second entrée for half price.

QUEEN ANNE BOOKS | 1811 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle | 206.283.5624 An inviting independent bookstore located in the heart of the Queen Anne neighborhood. A long-time area favorite for finding that perfect book! Show your card to receive 15% off any book in the Book-It season (mainstage & BIAO). Subject to availability.

SOLO | 200 Roy St., Seattle | 206.213.0080 Solo is a bar with great food—and the go-to theatre hangout—located a short walk from the Center House Theatre. Show your card for 10% off your meal.

TEN MERCER | 10 Mercer St., Seattle | 206.691.3723 Modern American dining in a friendly neighborhood setting makes Ten Mercer a fabulous restaurant with gluten-free options for those who are allergic. Show your card for 20% off entrées.

THIRD PLACE BOOKS | Ravenna: 6504 20th Ave. NE, Seattle | 206.525.2347 Lake Forest Park: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park | 206.366.3333 A great resource for book lovers of every stripe, Third Place goes beyond mere bookstore with a pub at the Ravenna store and café at each location. Show your card for 20% off your purchase.

T.S. McHUGH’S | 21 Mercer St., Seattle | 206.282.1910 Traditional Irish fare such as pot pies and soda bread, alongside local favorites like salmon and Cobb salad and, of course, Guinness. Show your card and receive your second entrée of equal or lesser value to the first at half price.

Offers expire October 9, 2011; all cannot be combined with other offers or discounts

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Ticket Exchange 101

FREE TICKET EXCHANGE Life is busy, schedules change. That’s why we make it painless for subscribers to exchange tickets from one performance date to another of the same production (up to two exchanges per patron, upgrade charges may apply; additional exchanges will be charged a service fee of $5.00). It is not possible to make exchanges from one production to another. You must exchange your tickets at least 24 HOURS prior to the date of your ticketed performance. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once the performance date has passed.

Here’s how to make your exchange:

BY PHONE: Call 206.216.0833. Have at least two optional dates in mind when you call.

BY MAIL: Send your unused tickets, with your name, and the two optional dates for your exchange to:

Book-It Box Office: Ticket Exchange

Seattle Center House

305 Harrison Street

Seattle, WA 98109 Because of the many variables, exchange requests cannot be processed via email. You may choose to have your new tickets emailed to you or held under your name in will-call for pick-up on the evening of the performance. We do not mail exchanges.

Can’t use your tickets?

If you can’t make an alternate date, we suggest two options: • Give your tickets to a friend—introduce someone new to Book-It! • Donate your unused tickets back to Book-It and receive a full-value tax deduction. Call the box office by 5:00 p.m. the day of the performance and we’ll send you a donation form for the full value of your tickets.

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Ellen McLain, Brandon Whitehead, and Todd Licea in A Confederacy of Dunces, 2009; photo by John Ulman.

More About Tickets Lost your tickets?

Tickets are easily replaced by calling 206.216.0833. We can email your replacements or you may pick them up prior to the performance at will call, all at no extra charge. Just don’t tell us your dog ate them!

PICK ‘EM UP OR PRINT ‘EM OUT We’re happy to hold your tickets at will call, but whether you need replacement tickets or you are making an initial purchase, you may also opt to have your tickets emailed to you. Print those tickets and use them as you would any ticket.

When you arrive at the theatre, you can sail right by the will call window and go straight to the usher. We request that each person present their own ticket with bar code to the usher when entering the theatre.

Late Seating THERE IS NO LATE SEATING. If you arrive late to a Book-It show, you will not be seated until intermission. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate our patrons’ cooperation in this matter. Please allow ample time for parking and walking to the theatre. Keep tabs on Seattle Center transportation and parking by calling the hotline at 206.233.3989 before you leave the house.

Also, make sure our box office has your current email address so you are sure to receive your week-of-show Theatre Reminder, which includes Center event updates.

RED RANGER NOTE Our production of Red Ranger Came Calling is held in the Eve Alvord Theatre at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Seating in the Eve Alvord Theatre is general admission; please arrive early for best selection.

Making Donations to Book-It Did you know that there is a 45% gap between income from ticket sales and the cost of the many programs we provide to inspire people of all ages to read? With help from individuals like you, we can close that gap. Please consider making a gift to Book-It. It’s easy to do online—simply click “Donate Now.” Thanks!

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Frequently Asked Questions I can’t attend on the date on my tickets. What do I do?

Exchange or donate your tickets, see page 6.

I have the wrong number of tickets in my order. What do I do?

Call the box office at 206.216.0833.

Yikes! I THINK I RECYCLED MY TICKETS. What do I do?

Answers on page 7!

I got to the theatre late—traffic was awful—it wasn’t my fault.

Why can’t I just take my seat?

Our theatre is such an intimate size, it is simply too disruptive to both your fellow patrons and the performers to allow late entry.

Can I bring my six-year-old nephew to see the show?

With the exception of Red Ranger Came Calling, our shows are generally suited for audiences of 12 or older. However, if you have any questions about content appropriateness of the shows we produce, please consult our website or give the box office a call at 206.216.0833. We’ll do our best to guide you.

Where should I park?

There are several pay parking lots in the Seattle Center vicinity. Parking tips are included on our website at www.book-it.org.

What’s “Book-It All Over?”

BIAO is our renowned Education and Outreach program. We tour curriculum-based stories and workshops to schools, libraries, and community centers throughout the year. If you’d like see a performance or residency at your child’s school, contact us! Learn more on our website, or call 206.770.0880 for a brochure. Our popular Family Fun Days include a performance, crafts, and a workshop at low prices.

Check online for dates, times, and prices.

I have a compliment, comment, or complaint. Who do I tell?

Please write to us via our general emailbox at info@book-it.org. Your correspondence will be routed appropriately. Book-It values your opinions and concerns and appreciates hearing from our patrons.

Important numbers and contact info can be found on page 3.

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