2011 Mark DuMez Artistic Director
VA N C O U V E R I S L A N D ’ S T H E AT R E G E TAWAY
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EXPERIENCE THE CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL A celebration of the senses. Come early for an elegant meal in the dining room, or browse our gallery between acts. Enchanted evenings and blissful afternoons start here. THE THEATRE A favourite theatre destination for 80,000+ patrons a year, Chemainus Theatre Festival, one of the main cultural venues on Vancouver Island, is renowned for intimate, live and polished plays, with professional directors, designers and actors from across North America. THE PLAYBILL DINING ROOM Our dining room will entice and satisfy you with an amazing selection of culinary delights, a new menu inspired by every show, and live music that sets the mood. Open before every show for theatre-goers and the public. THE GALLERY One of the island’s hidden gems, the Chemainus Theatre Gallery showcases works by more than 100 BC artisans. The ever-changing display features paintings, pottery, textiles, jewellery and other original gifts in every price range. THEATRE GETAWAY PACKAGES Getaway to Chemainus with a pre-show buffet in the dining room, a theatre performance, accommodations at the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn and a delicious continental breakfast. Many charming local bed & breakfasts also offer theatre packages. Discover Chemainus – our rustic tranquil seaside village with its historic murals and dedicated arts community. Vancouver Island’s theatre getaway. There’s nothing like it.
PURE JOY – sometimes hard to find and yet, rooted in everything around us when we choose to explore it. A part of our celebrations, our songs, our rituals and our love, through joy we are energized. It’s a central element of great theatre, refined by challenge and rich with all the gravitas of light and fullness of being. It’s at the Chemainus Theatre Festival in 2011 – found in moments of revelry, great meals together and time well spent with friends and family. Through the rollicking nostalgia of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, the outrageous laughter of The 39 Steps, the power of friendship in Steel Magnolias, the boisterous songs of Fiddler on the Roof, the wild creativity of Amadeus and the holiday cheer of Countryside Christmas – the shows of 2011 delve dramatic depths and lift to joyful heights. Welcome to the Chemainus Theatre Festival!
Mark DuMez Artistic Director
a closer walk with
Patsy Cline by
Dean Regan
starring
Sara-Jeanne Hosie
STORY OF A LEGEND Follow Patsy’s climb to stardom from her hometown in Virginia to Carnegie Hall. Featuring 20 hits including Crazy, Walkin’ After Midnight, Sweet Dreams and I Fall to Pieces. Don’t miss this fantastic piece that was a complete sellout in 2010!
JANUARY 28 TO FEBRUARY 19
Grant Jewellers
4
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Adapted by
Patrick Barlow From the Novel by
John Buchan From the Movie of Alfred Hitchcock
T
H
E
39
STEPS
BROADWAY’S LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. This award-winning comedy is packed with nonstop laughs, more than 150 zany characters, and some good old-fashioned romance!
MARCH 4 TO APRIL 9
HITCHCOCK MEETS HILARIOUS
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Steel Magnolias by
Robert Harling
CELEBRATION OF LIFE, LOVE AND LAUGHTER When the girls get together at Truvy's beauty salon, anything can happen. This comic-drama is full of lovely relations, southern charm, dynamic characters and the precious gift of true friendship!
APRIL 21 TO JUNE 4
6
HEARTWARMING DRAMA
iddler FRoof on the
Book by
Joseph Stein Music by
Jerry Bock Lyrics by
Sheldon Harnick Based on Sholom Aleichem's stories
THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC Tradition, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset are just a few of the endless reasons to love Fiddler on the Roof. Winner of 9 Tony Awards, this smash hit musical has won the hearts of people around the world.
JUNE 17 TO SEPTEMBER 3 DUNCAN IRON WORKS
BROADWAY MUSICAL
7
A
madeus by
Peter Shaffer
CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVER’S DREAM This Tony Award-winning “Best Play” explores the flamboyant genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as seen through the eyes of his desperately jealous rival, composer Antonio Salieri. A delightful tale of fame, passion and vengeance packed with the powerful music of Mozart.
SEPTEMBER 16 TO OCTOBER 22
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AWARD-WINNING DRAMA
C
ountryside hristmas
ENJOY YOURSELF! Look back fondly with the songs of James Taylor, Karen Carpenter, John Denver and more – a Christmas confection! This musical revue is filled with classic Christmas songs of yesterday as well as comedy sketches in the style of Tim Conway and Carol Burnett. It’s a warm nostalgic holiday treat!
NOVEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 31 James M. Milne
HOLIDAY CHEER
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now
S White adapted by Mark DuMez
PARTICIPATION KIDZPLAY!
As we step into this fantastical world with masks and music, the audience (if you choose) will have the chance to participate in Snow White’s journey with sounds and actions. A summer highlight full of delight and wonder for all!
JULY 13 TO AUGUST 20 age 4 and up Tickets $11 FAMILY PACK Buy 3 tickets get 1 free!
DISCOVERY PROGRAMS ENRICH YOUR TIME Lifelong learning is a vital part of the Chemainus Theatre Festival. There's something for everyone. 2011 will feature: Discover Theatre Workshops and Live Stage Readings visit www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca/education for up-to-date programming news. 10
SHOW CALENDARS 2011 A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline January 28 to February 19 SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
JAN
24
25
26
27
28
SAT 29
PREVIEW 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
30
31
2PM
1
FEB 6
2
3
4
5
2PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
9
10
11
12
2PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
15
16
17
18
19
2PM 7:30PM
2PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
SAT
7:30PM
7
8
2PM 7:30PM
13
14
2PM
THE 39 STEPS March 4 to April 9 SUN
MON
MAR 6
7
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
1
2
3
4
5
PREVIEW 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
10
11
12
7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
17
18
19 2PM 8PM
8
2PM
13
14
15
2PM
20
21
22
2PM
27
9 2PM
28
29
2PM
16 2PM 7:30PM
7:30PM
8PM
23
24
25
26
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
30
31
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
APR 3 2PM
4
5
6
7
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
1
2
8PM
2PM 8PM
8
9
8PM
2PM 8PM
11
Steel Magnolias April 21 to June 4 SUN
MON
TUE
APR
18
19
24
25
MAY 1
2
26
3
2PM
8
9
10
2PM
15
16
17
2PM
22
23
24
2PM
29
30
WED
THU
FRI
20
21
22
PREVIEW 7:30PM
7:30PM
27
28
2PM 7:30PM
4
SAT 23 2PM 8PM
29
30
7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
5
6
7 2PM 8PM
2PM 7:30PM
7:30PM
8PM
11
12
13
14 2PM 8PM
2PM 7:30PM
7:30PM
8PM
18
19
20
21
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
25
26
27
28
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
1
2
3
4
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
SAT
31
2PM
JUN
Fiddler on the Roof
June 17 to September 3 SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
JUN
13
14
15
16
17
18
PREVIEW 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
19
20
22
23
24
25
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
29
30
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
21
2PM
26
27
28
2PM
1
JUL 3
4
5
2PM
10 2PM
12
2 2PM 8PM
11
12
6
7
8
9
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
13
14
15
16
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
Fiddler on the Roof July continued SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
27
28
29
30
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
2PM
24
25
26
2PM
SAT
31 2PM
AUG
1
7
8
2
9
2PM
14
15
16
2PM
21
22
23
2PM
28
29
30
2PM
3
4
5
6
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
10
11
12
13
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
17
18
19
20
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
24
25
26
27
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
1
31 2PM 7:30PM
SEP
2
3
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
SAT
AMADEUS
September 16 to October 22 SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SEP
12
13
14
15
16
17
PREVIEW 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
18
19
22
23
24
7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
29
30
7:30PM
8PM
20
2PM
25
21 2PM
26
27
2PM
28 2PM
1
OCT 2
2PM 8PM
3
4
2PM
9
10
11
2PM
16 2PM
17
18
5
6
7
8
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
12
13
14
15
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
19
20
21
22
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
13
Countryside Christmas November 11 to December 31 SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
NOV
7
8
9
10
11
12
PREVIEW 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
13
14
17
18
19 2PM 8PM
15
2PM
20
21
22
2PM
27
16 2PM 7:30PM
7:30PM
8PM
23
24
25
26
7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
1
2PM 7:30PM
28
29
2PM
30 2PM 7:30PM
2
3
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
7
8
9
10
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
DEC 4
5
6
2PM
11
12
13
2PM
18
19
20
2PM
25
SAT
26
27
14
15
16
17
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
21
22
23
2PM 7:30PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
28
29
30
31
2PM
2PM 7:30PM
8PM
2PM 8PM
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
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BU ONL Y I NOWNE !
ONLINE www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca BY PHONE 1.800.565.7738 or 250.246.9820 IN PERSON 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC
SAVINGS, SAVINGS, SAVINGS! Guarantee your tickets to Chemainus Theatre Festivals’ 2011 Mainstage Season by becoming a Season Ticket Holder. Get the whole package – six great plays, the best seats, lowest price, priority offers and exclusive benefits. Visit our website for complete details.
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Friday and Saturday Evening
Matinee and Weeknight
Sunday Matinee Wednesday Evening
MAINSTAGE TICKET PRICING 2011
THEATRE WITH BUFFET IN THE PLAYBILL DINING ROOM Patsy Cline, 39 Steps, $48* $56 $64 Steel Magnolias, Amadeus Fiddler on the Roof, $55* $62 $69 Countryside Christmas THEATRE PERFORMANCE ONLY Patsy Cline, 39 Steps, $33 $36 $39 Steel Magnolias, Amadeus Fiddler on the Roof, $39 $42 $46 Countryside Christmas A $2 Capital Improvement Fee and HST will be applied to all tickets All ticket sales are non-refundable
* NEW THIS YEAR
TICKET PRICES EARLIER SHOWTIMES
Great savings and value: Wednesday Nights – featuring either an Olde English Buffet or an Italian Pasta Buffet. Check our website for complete details Frozen for the 2011 Season Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances start at 7:30pm
PREVIEWS
$15 festival seating
CHILDREN
4 to 12 are half price except for KidzPlay
UNDER 30 FRIDAYS STUDENT SCHOOLS GROUPS
Patrons between 19 and 29 enjoy half price on Friday evenings $22
valid student ID required
Student matinees are available for school groups Group rates are available for 10 or more adults
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2011 SEASON A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE THE 39 STEPS STEEL MAGNOLIAS FIDDLER ON THE ROOF AMADEUS COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTMAS LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE THE PLAYBILL DINING ROOM THE GALLERY
Artistic Director Mark DuMez Managing Director Randal Huber Credits: Photography: David Cooper Art Direction: James A Glen Beach photo pages 2 & 3 by Cim MacDonald Photo models: Cover: Lila Parks; Patsy Cline: Sara-Jeanne Hosie; The 39 Steps: Clayton Baraniuk, Ingrid Hansen; Steel Magnolias: Norma Bowen, Victoria Caldwell, Erin Ormond, Lila Parks; Fiddler on the Roof: Chad Hartel; Amadeus: Mackenzie Gordon, Shannon Adams; Countryside Christmas: Shannon Adams, Mackenzie Gordon, Monica Harper, Clayton Baraniuk, Ingrid Hansen; Snow White: Monica Harper, Rebecca and Madeleine
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