Chemainus Theatre Festival 2011 Season

2011 Mark DuMez Artistic Director

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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MAR 6

7

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

1

2

3

4

5

PREVIEW 7:30PM

8PM

2PM 8PM

10

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7:30PM

8PM

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17

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19 2PM 8PM

8

2PM

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27

9 2PM

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16 2PM 7:30PM

7:30PM

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8PM

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30

31

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Steel Magnolias April 21 to June 4 SUN

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APR

18

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24

25

MAY 1

2

26

3

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9

10

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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

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14 2PM 8PM

2PM 7:30PM

7:30PM

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18

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25

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1

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SAT

31

2PM

JUN

Fiddler on the Roof

June 17 to September 3 SUN

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TUE

WED

THU

FRI

JUN

13

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18

PREVIEW 7:30PM

8PM

2PM 8PM

19

20

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25

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2PM 7:30PM

8PM

2PM 8PM

29

30

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2PM 7:30PM

21

2PM

26

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2PM

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JUL 3

4

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2 2PM 8PM

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2PM 7:30PM

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Fiddler on the Roof July continued SUN

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TUE

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THU

FRI

17

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2PM 7:30PM

2PM 7:30PM

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27

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31 2PM

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1

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17

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24

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31 2PM 7:30PM

SEP

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8PM

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SAT

AMADEUS

September 16 to October 22 SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SEP

12

13

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15

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17

PREVIEW 7:30PM

8PM

2PM 8PM

18

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24

7:30PM

8PM

2PM 8PM

29

30

7:30PM

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20

2PM

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21 2PM

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OCT 2

2PM 8PM

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Countryside Christmas November 11 to December 31 SUN

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TUE

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THU

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7

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PREVIEW 7:30PM

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13

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16 2PM 7:30PM

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BOOK YOUR TICKETS

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BU ONL Y I NOWNE !

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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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