Manitoba Theatre Centre Annual Report 2009-2010 by Doowah Design Inc.

MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT 2009|10

MTC co-founders John Hirsch (left) and Tom Hendry.

MTC co-founders John Hirsch and Tom Hendry met while studying at the University of Manitoba. They first joined forces to form a children’s theatre company and then later founded Theatre 77. In 1958, Theatre 77 merged with Winnipeg Little Theatre to become Canada’s first regional theatre – the Manitoba Theatre Centre. MTC spent its first decade in the Dominion Theatre until it was demolished to make way for the Richardson Building/Fairmont complex. During construction of the new theatre, MTC presented two seasons at the Centennial Concert Hall. On November 2, 1970, the Manitoba Theatre Centre opened at its present location with Bertolt Brecht’s A Man’s A Man, directed by John Hirsch. Since its founding, MTC has produced more than 500 plays with hundreds of well-known actors, including Len Cariou, Graham Greene, Martha Henry, Judd Hirsch, Tom Hulce, William Hurt, Tom Jackson, Robert Lepage, Seana McKenna, Eric Peterson, Gordon Pinsent, Keanu Reeves, Fiona Reid, R.H. Thomson, Kathleen Turner and Al Waxman. Now, more than 50 years after John Hirsch and Tom Hendry envisioned a centre for theatre in Manitoba, MTC continues to do all they dreamed of and more. Today, MTC produces 10 plays on two stages, a regional tour, two festivals and a wide range of youth programming. Artistic Director Steven Schipper is attuned to his audience, General Manager Zaz Bajon knows how to raise money and spend it wisely, and the community supports the theatre with grants, donations, volunteer time and thousands of subscriptions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chair....................................................................... 4 Board of Trustees & Advisory Council.............................................. 4 Message from the General Manager.................................................5 Mandate, Mission, Vision and Values................................................6

Celebrating the Widest Spectrum of Theatre Art & Reflecting the Community We Serve

Message from the Artistic Director................................................... 7 Attendance..............................................................................................8 John Hirsch Theatre Productions......................................................9 Tom Hendry Theatre Productions.................................................... 10 Regional Tour........................................................................................ 11

Cultivating the Finest Ensemble of Artists in Canada & Providing the Conditions for Each Artist to Fulfill His or Her Potential

Cultivating Talent.................................................................................12

Advancing Theatre as an Art Form & Encouraging New Writing

The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.............................................13 Master Playwright Festival.................................................................13 Wordplay.................................................................................................13

Expanding the Audience’s Theatrical Appreciation & Building for the Future by Training Young Artists Monday Mix............................................................................................14 Backstage Pass: Theatre Perspectives for Students....................14 Talkbacks................................................................................................14 Theatre For Young Audiences............................................................15 Scholarships & Apprenticeships.......................................................15

Commitment to Employees

MTC Staff................................................................................................16 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Staff...........................................17

Community Support

Endowment Fund..................................................................................18 Annual Fund...........................................................................................21 Special Events......................................................................................22 Founders’ Circle...................................................................................24 Corporate Director’s Circle...............................................................24 Director’s Circle...................................................................................25 Corporate Friends of MTC..................................................................25 Friends of MTC.....................................................................................25 Photo Credits.......................................................................................30 Financials...............................................................................................31

“WONDERFUL LIFE? Yes, and great play, too” - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS on IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Quality and balance. These are two of Manitoba Theatre Centre’s core values as identified in our strategic plan. I single them out because they hold the key to understanding our ongoing success and the reason why we’re celebrating another positive year, which saw an increase in attendance, our second highest box office sales ever and a tidy financial surplus. When applied to our artistic direction, quality and balance have particular resonance. During my tenure on the Board, I’ve observed that while the content of a play can vary greatly — from emotionally challenging to light-hearted and whimsical — the art form itself is treated with equal reverence. The art form is always held sacred and never compromised. Quality is assured for any play that graces our stages. While driven by quality, the playbill always strikes a balance between dramas, musicals and comedies. Furthermore, our two stages allow us to present a dynamic playbill of recognizable classics, powerful dramas and edgy, unconventional productions. Once again, this formula proved successful for the 2009/10 season. When applied to our community commitment, quality and balance is reflected in the variety, accessibility and affordability of our programming. Whether at the John Hirsch Mainstage, the Tom Hendry Warehouse, the Winnipeg Fringe and Master Playwright Theatre Festivals, the Regional Tour or our unique Theatre for Young Audiences program, MTC strives to offer a wide range of affordable theatre, making it clear there is indeed something for everyone at MTC. The balance comes in the affordability and accessibility of ticket pricing. In the end, balancing accessibility with potential revenue means ticket sales cover only approximately 50% of our operating costs. This is a deliberate decision, and thanks to the generous contributions and

support of our numerous corporate sponsors, individual donors and funders, including Arts Stabilization Manitoba, the MTC Foundation and the Winnipeg Foundation, we are able to offer world-class theatre to Manitobans at a truly affordable ticket price. When applied to our management practices, quality and balance guide the manner in which our staff make day-to-day decisions and undertake their assignments and responsibilities. They say it takes a village to raise a child; well, here, it takes a village to raise a curtain. I would like to offer my deepest appreciation for the efforts expended by our extraordinary villagers, led by our Artistic Director, Steven Schipper, and our General Manager, Zaz Bajon. We take great pride in our people, and it’s easy to see why. The breadth of their skills and depth of their commitment is reflected in the quality of our productions. We also have an embarrassment of riches at MTC in terms of the hundreds of volunteers who commit so generously of their time in support of our theatres. Thanks to each of you. Rest assured your efforts do not go unnoticed; they are an inspiration to all of us who are likewise, or otherwise, associated with MTC. Finally, I’d like to offer thanks to all of you, together with the many thousands of kindred spirits across the province who comprise our audience, for choosing to participate in the magic of theatre and sharing in the act of imagining. It has been a privilege serving as Chair.

Gerry Couture | CHAIR

BOARD OF TRUSTEES HONORARY MEMBERS

TRUSTEES

ADVISORY COUNCIL

HIS HONOUR, Lt. Governor Philip S. Lee THE HONOURABLE Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba HIS WORSHIP, Mayor Sam Katz

Bruce Bennett Robert Eastwood Jeff Lamothe Roger Ramsay Michelle Weinberg Rod Woodcock Rick Workman

Lawrence Prout, CHAIR Gail Asper Morley Blankstein Doneta Brotchie Angus Campbell Albert D. Cohen Hy Dashevsky Glen Dyrda, FCA John F. Fraser Jean Giguere Charron Hamilton Yude Henteleff Ken Houssin Gordon Keatch

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Gerry Couture, CHAIR Gary Hannaford, FCA, CHAIR-ELECT, CHAIR, GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING Jim McLandress, SECRETARY Patrick Green, TREASURER Derrick Coupland, CHAIR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Kerry Dangerfield, TRUSTEE Shannon Ernst, CHAIR, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

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Colin R. MacArthur, QC Patrick J. Matthews Claire W. Miller Jeffrey Morton, FCA Hon. Jack Murta Lillian Neaman Shelley Nimchonok Andrew Ogaranko, QC James Pappas John Petersmeyer Jeff Quinton Patricia Rabson Margaret Redmond Susan Skinner Al Snyder Maureen Watchorn

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MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER As the world economy continued to teeter, the Manitoba Theatre Centre worried this recession might be different than the others we’ve weathered, that attendance might not increase. But, true to form, people stayed close to home and spent their money in Manitoba, and at our theatres. As laid out in our Strategic Plan, our “large, theatrically sophisticated subscriber base” grew. Winnipeggers couldn’t resist our programming and casting, made evident by box office revenues of 53% of our total revenue (up one percent from the previous year). We also benefited from our ongoing investment in box office software, online ticket sales, and improvements in our website to better inform our patrons and enhance their experience of our theatre. Corporate donations and sponsorships posed our greatest challenge this season. Our new Director of Fund Development, Kristine Betker, reorganized the fundraising department to maximize the private funding that constitutes 12% of our revenue (down one percent from the previous year). In these difficult times, we are thankful government agencies maintained their support. I would like to thank the Government of Canada (through the Canada Council for the Arts and the Department of Canadian Heritage), the Province of Manitoba (through the Manitoba Arts Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism), and the City of Winnipeg (through the Winnipeg Arts Council) for their ongoing commitment to making great theatre available to all Manitobans. Public funding made up 21% of our revenue (down one percent from the previous year).

GOVERNMENT SUPPORTERS

Of course, we continue to benefit from our Endowment Fund, which earned $470,126 this year. Thanks to the farsightedness of Endowment campaign co-chairs Gail Asper and Maureen Watchorn (and hundreds of donors and volunteers), miscellaneous income made up 14% of total revenue this year (up one percent from the previous year). To succeed, any theatre must embrace change, but there are moments when we would like to resist the inevitable. In particular, we will miss Chair Gerry Couture, who was instrumental in helping us plan our theatre’s strategy for the future, and Production Manager Larry Isacoff, who has played a vital part in our theatre’s life and work for three decades. All financial investments pale next to the time invested by our tireless and talented staff and board. Their intelligence and passion enriched the lives of our artists and our audiences this year, as in years past. We could not create theatre without them. A theatre cannot exist without people, and we have the best.

Zaz Bajon | GENERAL MANAGER

The Manitoba Theatre Centre operates as a non-profit charitable organization, led by the Artistic Director, General Manager, Board Chair and a volunteer Board of Trustees from the community. The management practices of MTC are based on five best practice principles: forward planning, accountability, monitoring, a sound control environment and ongoing liaison with the Board of Trustees. The Board’s input and agreement is sought regularly on the action plans developed by management. MTC owes its success this season to the dedicated, enthusiastic, accountable and responsible governance by board and staff. An open annual general meeting was held June 29, 2010, to report artistic and financial results to interested subscribers, patrons and community members.

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MANDATE It is the aim of the Manitoba Theatre Centre to study, practice and promote all aspects of the dramatic art, with particular emphasis on professional production.

MISSION The Manitoba Theatre Centre exists to celebrate the widest spectrum of theatre art. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, MTC aspires to both reflect and inform the community it serves.

VISION

“BIG, BOLD

THEATRE… LOTS OF FUN” – CBC RADIO ON STRONG POISON

MTC’s theatres and our province will teem with artists and audiences sharing in the act of imagining.

VALUES QUALITY A commitment to quality is reflected in the writing of each play, in the actors, directors, and designers who create each production, and in the volunteers, staff, funders, and audiences who support it.

BALANCE A commitment to balance is evident in the variety of our playbill and in the wide range of programs MTC offers.

AFFORDABILITY A commitment to affordability is reflected in our marshalling of public and private-sector support to keep ticket prices as low as possible for all Manitobans.

ACCESSIBILITY A commitment to accessibility, that is, creating theatre throughout the city and the province, is evident in our festivals and touring productions.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR As I write this, people are working on top of the theatre high above my head, removing rock, insulation and rubber that was once waterproof. They are repairing our roof, a small inconvenience for those working below the din, a major expense for a theatre that believes in putting only a small buffer aside for a rainy day. We believe in the non-profit aspect of our company: our money is spent almost entirely on people who create illusion onstage and off. This year, painter Sue Groff made oak look like mahogany panelling, Foley artist John Gzowki made a sewing machine sound like an old car engine, and actor Stefanie Wiens made a series of drawers into a makeshift ladder. These artists create magic with little more than skill and imagination, and the least we can do to compensate for their theatrical sleight of hand is to keep them dry while they work. And so the roof. Its replacement seems a fitting anniversary gift for our building, which turns 40 this year, with no fanfare or fuss. In the first 12 years of our company’s existence, we were a little nomadic: taking shelter in the Dominion and Beacon theatres, and in the Centennial Concert Hall. But, since 1970, we have found not only shelter here, but sanctuary. Artists often take the time to tell me of the joy and creativity they have found here, that the skylit rehearsal hall and quirky off-centre stage are the scenes of their most treasured professional memories (and ours). One of my favourite memories this year was It’s a Wonderful Life, reborn as a radio play. Each performance was so beguiling that audiences shifted effortlessly from screen to stage: Donna Reed gave way to Mairi Babb, Jimmy Stewart surrendered to Mike Shara, and composer/pianist Danny Carroll interrupted only occasionally, to lead the cast in a series of commercial jingles created especially for our city. We were delighted to see so many Winnipeggers (past and present) onstage, and enthusiastic audiences were buoyed by this perennial tale of despair and redemption.

The Drowsy Chaperone made its long-awaited Winnipeg debut, and introduced us to Dean Paul Gibson, a West Coast legend, whose comic timing and emotional vulnerability endeared us to Man in Chair, one of the most unlikely characters ever to helm a Broadway show. But local performances stole the show. Debbie Maslowsky’s spit-takes, Thom Allison’s inspired buffoonery, and Tim Gledhill’s tap-dancing almost brought the roof down, so to speak. Audiences acknowledged the musical’s self-referential wit, goofy charm and big heart with a standing ovation every night. Then there was Top Girls at the Tom Hendry Theatre, a challenging play in a jaw-dropping production created by director Ann Hodges and designer Denyse Karn. One audience member, mesmerized by Pippa Domville in the lead and the formidable local supporting cast (not to mention Karn’s slowly migrating moon), claimed the production would have been equally at home on Broadway or the West End of London. Winnipeg has its own West End, its own Broadway, not far from our two theatres, and we are happy to make our home here. We work with astonishing local artists, and our audience is as warm and adventurous as any in the world. MTC subscribers brave snowstorms in mid-winter and searing heat mid-Fringe, and parking shortages year-round, because theatre is more to them than entertainment. Our theatre is a beacon to world-weary theatre-goers in search of revelation. They take refuge in our fortress, with its thick, concrete walls and new impermeable roof, and surrender to something timeless and essential, an art form that shelters their very soul.

Steven Schipper | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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ATTENDANCE JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT THE MTC MAINSTAGE...................111,737 TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT THE MTC WAREHOUSE..................15,962 WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL............................... 151,565 CHURCHILLFEST............................................................... 4,888 (excluding 4,725 who attended Top Girls at the Tom Hendry Theatre)

REGIONAL TOUR............................................................... 4,394 attended 24 performances

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES......................................... 1,260 attended 3 performances

TOTAL....................................................................... 289,806

SUBSCRIPTIONS JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT THE MTC MAINSTAGE...................16,388 TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT THE MTC WAREHOUSE.................... 2,418 TOTAL SUBSCRIBERS....................................................... 18,806

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JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

STRONG POISON

DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper

BY: Dorothy L. Sayers

MUSIC DIRECTION BY: Marek Norman

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY: Frances Limoncelli

October 22 – November 14, 2009 DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Judith Bowden LIGHTING DESIGNER: Michael J. Whitfield SOUND DESIGNER: John Bent Jr. MOVEMENT AND STYLE COACH: James Dodding VOICE, ACCENT AND DIALECT COACH: Susan Stackhouse ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Manish Kaushal STAGE MANAGER: Chris Pearce ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Monika Seiler APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Natascha Hainsworth THE CAST: Terri Cherniack, Greg Ellwand,

Matt Kippen, Miriam Smith, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Gordon Tanner, David Warburton, Stefanie Wiens Sponsored in part by The Winnipeg Foundation

17,324 attended 29 performances

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY ADAPTED BY: Philip Grecian BASED ON THE FILM BY: Frank Capra

CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGING BY: Tracey Flye SET DESIGNER: Michael Gianfrancesco

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Michael Gianfrancesco LIGHTING DESIGNER: Scott Henderson COMPOSER & MUSIC DIRECTOR: Danny Carroll SOUND DESIGNER: John Gzowski

Sponsored by the MTC Foundation

19,601 attended 29 performances

SOUND DESIGNER: Troy Slocum ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Stephen Ouimette STAGE MANAGER: Michael Hart ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Jane Vanstone Osborn REHEARSAL ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Samira Rose REHEARSAL ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Stéfanie Séguin APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Natascha Hainsworth THE CAST: nisha ahuja, Michael Blake, Richard Donat, Randi Helmers, Tanja Jacobs, Geordie Johnson, Kris Joseph, Ron Kennell, John Koensgen, Jani Lauzon, Julie Tamiko Manning, Alex McCooeye, Matt Miwa, Jeremiah Sparks,

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*Position funded through the Jean Murray – Moray Sinclair Theatre Apprenticeship Program

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TOM HENDRY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

5 O’CLOCK BELLS

TOP GIRLS

LOOKING BACK – WEST

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: Pierre Brault

BY: Caryl Churchill

BY: Robert Lewis Vaughan

October 8 – 24, 2009

January 21 – February 6, 2010

February 18 – March 6, 2010

DIRECTOR: Brian Quirt

DIRECTOR: Ann Hodges

DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Brian Smith

SET/PROJECTION/COSTUME DESIGNER: Denyse Karn

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Michael Gianfrancesco

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Martin Conboy

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Scott Henderson

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Larry Isacoff

GUITARIST & MUSICAL CONSULTANT: Paul Bourdeau

SOUND DESIGNER: Michael Wright

PRODUCER & STAGE MANAGER: Judi Pearl

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Donna Fletcher

STAGE MANAGER: Leslie Sidley

SOUND ENGINEER: Jon Carter

STAGE MANAGER: Michelle Lagassé

APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Jessica Freundl

THE CAST: Pierre Brault

APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Heather Lee Brereton

THE CAST: Eric Blais, Carmen Melillo

A Sleeping Dog Theatre Production

3,664 attended 20 performances

EAST OF BERLIN BY: Hannah Moscovitch

November 19 – December 5, 2009

THE CAST: Sharon Bajer, Philippa Domville,

Jaqueline Loewen, Tracy Penner, Daria Puttaert, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Jennifer Villaverde

3,199 attended 20 performances

Part of ChurchillFest 2010 4,725 attended 20 performances

DIRECTOR: Alisa Palmer SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Camellia Koo LIGHTING DESIGNER: Michael Walton SOUND DESIGNER: John Gzowski ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER: Gavin McDonald FIGHT DIRECTOR: James Binkley RESIDENT DIRECTOR: Rose Plotek STAGE MANAGER: Leigh McClymont TOUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Kevin Hutson THE CAST: Diana Donnelly, Paul Dunn, Brendan Gall

A Tarragon Theatre Production Sponsored by The Asper Foundation

4,374 attended 20 performances

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REGIONAL TOUR Jan. 30

Gretna, Southern Manitoba Concerts

Feb. 1

Steinbach, Steinbach Arts Council

Feb. 2

Neepawa, Kaleidoscope Concerts Inc.

THEATRE NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR’S PRODUCTION OF

Feb. 3

Deloraine, Southwest Showcase Inc.

TEMPTING PROVIDENCE

Feb. 4

Crystal City, Parklane Theatre Committee

Feb. 5

Carman, Golden Prairie Arts Council

January 30 – March 3, 2010

Feb. 8

Kenora, ON, Lake of the Woods Concert Group

DIRECTOR: Jillian Keiley

Feb. 9

Sioux Lookout, ON, Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series

COSTUME DESIGNER: Barry Buckle

Feb. 10

Atikokan, ON, Atikokan Entertainment Series

Feb. 11

Dryden, ON, Dryden Entertainment Series

STAGE MANAGER: Shannon Hawes

Feb. 13

Virden, Virden Community Arts Council

COMPANY MANAGER: Keri Ekberg

Feb. 14

Brandon, 7 Ages Productions

Feb. 16

Binscarth, Vagabond Theatre Company

Feb. 17

Dauphin, Dauphin & District Allied Arts Council with Theatre Amisk

Darryl Hopkins, Robert Wyatt Thorne

Feb. 18

Minnedosa, Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee

4,394 patrons attended 24 performances

Feb. 19

Strathclair, Strathclair and District Theatre Committee, Ltd.

*Selections from Father of the Newfoundland Fiddle Volume 1

Feb. 20

Portage la Prairie, William Glesby Centre

The Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation were pleased to present the 2010 regional tour:

BY: Robert Chafe

ORIGINAL LIGHTING DESIGNER: Walter J. Snow PRE & POST SHOW MUSIC*: Rufus Guinchard

TOUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Bob Smith TOUR TECHNICIAN: Ian Kirk THE CAST: Deidre Gillard-Rowlings, Renée Hackett,

Feb. 22 & 23 Gimli, Kiwanis Club of Gimli and District Inc. Feb. 24

Eriksdale, Eriksdale Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch #140

Feb. 26

Flin Flon, Flin Flon Arts Council

Feb. 27

Snow Lake, Aurora Borealis Arts Council

Feb. 28

Thompson, City of Thompson, Recreation, Parks and Culture

Mar. 3

Churchill, Churchill Arts Council

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EXPANDING THE THEATRE EXPERIENCE CULTIVATING TALENT MTC cultivates talent through a series of programs. By inviting students to attend MTC performances on our stages and in their schools, we help them imagine a life in the theatre, both as artists and as audience members. MTC’s scholarships helps bring those dreams within reach, while apprenticeships give artists the hands-on experience they need to bridge the gap between theory and practice. For those already working in the profession, we help broaden their scope. This season, actor, Fringe Festival administrator, and University of Manitoba student Ray Strachan served again as Apprentice Director with MTC AD Steven Schipper. “I found that working on The Drowsy Chaperone with Steven was a great learning experience and very much different from the first time we worked together. I found that he made our meetings more personal, which helped us build an even more trusting and productive relationship and opened up our communication, which is vital when directing a musical with a cast of 14. It was great to be part of a group with such a creative energy, which I believe is fostered in large part by Steven’s trust in those who he chooses to join him on the creative process. It was an honour, a privilege and a great time.” MTC’s Fringe Festival also offers low-risk opportunities for artists to stretch themselves and to use our festival as a professional springboard. We first noticed RobYn Slade when her self-penned, one-woman show Petey Mack: EMBALMED made the Winnipeg Free Press four-star list at our 2007 Fringe Festival. This year, she finally made her auspicious MTC debut as aesthetician-in-training Annelle Dupuy-Desoto in Steel Magnolias, becoming the critics’ darling yet again. MTC is proud to work with local artists and, this year, 42% of all actors at the Manitoba Theatre Centre were Manitobans. We are also proud that three plays – Strong Poison, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play, and Top Girls – featured casts composed almost entirely of Manitobans. Without our artists, our theatre would not exist, and we are proud to play some small part in their creative evolutions.

“Superb drama... brilliant” - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ON EAST OF BERLIN

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FESTIVALS & NEW CREATIONS THE WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL In 2009, North America’s second largest Fringe Festival began mass producing originality on July 15. Throughout the 12-day festival, running to July 26, there were 146 companies from around the world presenting more than 1,200 performances to the Fringing masses. Indoor attendance totalled 81,565, up 8,843 from 2008.

provides an opportunity to showcase original plays and/or original stagings to a theatre-loving audience. MTC supports artists and their creative endeavours through the Fringe Festival, which returns 100% of the box office revenue to the artists. In 2009, a total of $535,867.25 in box office revenue was returned to artists, an increase of $60,565.25 from 2008.

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is the only regional theatre in Canada to produce a Fringe Festival. For 22 years, the Winnipeg Fringe has been presented as part of MTC’s ongoing commitment to developing new artists and audiences for live theatre. The Kids Fringe portion of the festival is a great example of how the festival finds new audiences by introducing children to live theatre in a fun, friendly and accessible way.

Indoor Attendance: 81,565 Outdoor Stage Attendance: 70,000 (including the record-breaking 53,810 who helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kids Fringe) Overall attendance: 151,565 Box Office Revenue: $535,867.25 (100% returned to artists) Number of Performing Companies: 146 Number of Indoor Performances: 1,190

Since all companies participating in the Fringe are accepted into the festival through a non-juried lottery, artistic innovation is allowed to flourish. The festival is an important springboard for local companies, many of which produce for the first time on a Fringe stage. The Fringe

2009 WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL STATISTICS:

MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL Since 2001, MTC has provided opportunities for professional and emerging artists from a variety of organizations and independent companies to produce the work of a master playwright under the umbrella of a larger festival. This annual event also offers patrons the chance to immerse themselves in the work of a playwright who may not have a regular home on Winnipeg stages. In 2010, the 10th anniversary of the festival, theatre enthusiasts explored the life and work of British playwright Caryl Churchill, the first female playwright featured in the festival since its inception. Churchill’s work was explored through stage plays, mixed media performances, readings and the Churchill Unbound lecture series. In addition to the Manitoba Theatre Centre, participating companies were The Actors’ Fund of Canada, The Black Hole Theatre Company, Dancing Hen, Shoestring, Echo (Beach) Theatre, Eggshell Theatre Company, Sarasvàti

Productions, Scattergood Theatre, selardi productions, Skyline Theatre, Tara Players, Theatre Anywhere, Theatre Incarnate and the University of Winnipeg Department of Theatre and Film.

CHURCHILLFEST STATISTICS: Paid Attendance: 9,613 (including 4,725 at Top Girls) Lecture Series Attendance: 189 Overall Festival Attendance: 9,802 Overall Festival Box Office Revenue: $141,436 Number of Performing Companies: 15 Number of Performances: 98

WORDPLAY This season, we delighted in producing two world premieres — Looking Back – West and a new translation of Mother Courage and Her Children — and in seeing plays that started at MTC find warm receptions well beyond our theatre. The following productions demonstrate how far MTC’s new plays travel:

These plays don’t just happen. Playwrights and their work must be nurtured. We commission new plays (MTC has five in various stages of development), provide dramaturgical support, program readings and workshops.

Alberta Theatre Projects (Calgary) - Shakespeare’s Dog (2008) Harlequin Productions (Olympia, WA) - Mating Dance of the Werewolf (2004) Neptune Theatre (Halifax) - Bigger Than Jesus (2004)

In our quest for new work to produce, we also accepted 85 script submissions this year — plays both new and previously produced that are then read by MTC staff and freelance analysts. This year, we hired 55 artists to read eight of the most promising scripts for MTC staff as part of our Wordplay reading series.

In the spring of 2010, Winnipeg playwright Maureen Hunter also travelled to England for a reading of her play Vinci, which had its premiere at MTC in 2002.

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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MONDAY MIX

THE 2009/10 LINE-UP:

Monday Mix is an informal lecture series available to patrons who subscribe to the second Monday of our John Hirsch Theatre season. Each session is relevant to the current production and led by a local theatre professional.

STRONG POISON – November 2: Jack Bumsted, owner of Winnipeg’s Whodunit Mystery Bookstore, spoke about “Dorothy L. Sayers and the Queens of Crime.” IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY – December 7: A backstage tour of MTC was followed by a lecture from Terry MacLeod, CBC morning radio host. Terry discussed 1950s radio plays, and how the invention of television led to their demise. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – January 18: Chuck McEwen, Executive Producer of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, chatted about the effects of Fringe Festivals on theatre, including The Drowsy Chaperone’s rise from fringe to fame. MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN – February 22: University of Winnipeg professor, Christopher Brauer, discussed the importance and impact of Brecht’s career on contemporary theatre practice. EDUCATING RITA – March 29: A backstage tour of MTC was followed by a lecture from Barbara Best, Assistant Director of Educating Rita. Barbara discussed the similarities between her professional development and Rita’s journey, as well as why MTC chose the original version of the script for its 2009/10 season. STEEL MAGNOLIAS – May 3: MTC’s Head of Wardrobe Lorraine O’Leary spoke about costume construction and showed Monday Mixers some of her favourite designs from past productions.

BACKSTAGE PASS: THEATRE PERSPECTIVES FOR STUDENTS This season-long program, offered at no charge for 25 selected Grade 11 and 12 students, provides an opportunity for high school students to take an in-depth look at theatre. Students attend six theatre workshops over the academic year, followed by a matinee performance of each John Hirsch Theatre play. Participants are selected based on their application essay and teacher recommendations. Students came from near and far to attend [24 paticipants]: Fairford: Isis Marsden, Kashtin Woodhouse (Pinaymootang School) Oakbank: Paula LeClerc, Alex Reimer (Springfield Collegiate) Rosenort: Danica Loewen (Rosenort Collegiate) Steinbach: Kenton Dyck, Luke J. Thiessen, Alyssa Zacharias (Steinbach Regional Secondary School) Winnipeg: Alexandra Olley (Balmoral Hall); Samantha Brolly (Garden City Collegiate); Mitchell Sebastian, Kevin Naughten (J.H. Bruns Collegiate); Emily Marcial (Kildonan East Collegiate); Lindsay Johnson, Sydney Hayduk (Miles MacDonell Collegiate); Jordan Smith (Murdoch MacKay Collegiate); Jane Buttner (Nelson McIntyre Collegiate); John Katolinsky, Scott Alberts, Andrea Hapke (Sturgeon Heights Collegiate); Coltin Day (Transcona Collegiate); Cassandra Hammond, Stephanie Kinsman (Vincent Massey Collegiate); Matyas Toth (Windsor Park Collegiate)

THE 2009/10 WORKSHOPS: STRONG POISON – November 4: “Accents and Dialects” with Shannon Vickers, MFA Voice Pedagogy. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY – December 9: “Playwriting” with Manitoba playwright Angus Kohm. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – January 20: “Directing & Choreography” with Associate Artistic Director Robb Paterson and Choreographer Kimberley Rampersad. MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN – February 24: Students went on a comprehensive backstage tour of the MTC facility led by Technical Director Adam Mitchell and Assistant Production Manager Laura Lindeblom. After the tour, students met with Ron Kennell and Randi Helmers, cast members of Mother Courage and Her Children. EDUCATING RITA – March 24: “Sound Design” with Educating Rita Sound Designer and MTC Head of Sound, John Bent Jr. STEEL MAGNOLIAS – May 3: “Auditioning” with Artistic Director Steven Schipper.

TALKBACKS Post-show, actors return to the stage for a question-and-answer session with the audience. Talkbacks are hosted after Tuesday evening performances and Wednesday matinees at the John Hirsch Theatre and after Tuesday evening performances and Thursday matinees at the Tom Hendry Theatre.

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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CONTINUED THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES MTC schedules student-only matinee performances for selected productions. This year, 1,260 students attended three Theatre For Young Audiences (TFYA) performances for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. In addition to the 1,260 students who attended the TFYA student-only matinees: ›› ››

534 students subscribed 2,932 students attended casually

As part of our TFYA programming, study guides were compiled for the John Hirsch Theatre season and posted on our website where they could be accessed by all MTC patrons.

SCHOLARSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS MTC provides scholarships to full-time students attending accredited theatre schools or university theatre programs, majoring in theatre with a view to graduating into the theatre profession. As well, residents of Manitoba who are looking to transition into the professional theatre arts are eligible to apply for an apprenticeship at MTC. Apprenticeship applicants propose their own program of work study.

JEAN MURRAY – MORAY SINCLAIR THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP Almost 50 years ago, MTC established a scholarship dedicated to two Winnipeg personalities who contributed to the development of the Manitoba Theatre Centre, Jean Murray and Moray Sinclair. The scholarship provides funding to full-time students attending accredited theatre schools or university theatre programs who intend to pursue a career in theatre. Also, it provides apprenticeships to emerging professional artists

and craftspeople who are looking for professional theatre experience. During Jitters, in our 2008/09 season, MTC collected $23,859.29 during our annual “pass the prop” campaign. From this collection and our scholarship reserve, students were allocated a total of $28,250 for the 2009/10 academic year/theatre season.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Simon Bracken Cynthia Burke Melissa Dionisio Brett Donahue

Michael Duggan Matthew Fletcher Alexandra Frohlinger Alexandra Herzog

Sean Hewlett Samantha Hill Rebecca Hoffer Andrea Houssin

Kate Jestadt Jessica Kos-Whicher Jaclyn Kurceba Heidi Malazdrewich

Ryan McDonald James Moore Spenser Payne Colin Peterson

Robyn Pooley Casey Shapira Tom Soares

APPRENTICESHIP RECIPIENTS Jamie Plummer (Apprentice Set & Costume Designer, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play and Steel Magnolias; Apprentice Properties Builder, The Drowsy Chaperone) Ray Strachan (Apprentice Director, The Drowsy Chaperone) Kimberley Rampersad (Choreographer & Assistant Director, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play)

During Steel Magnolias, MTC patrons donated $28,251.37 to the Jean Murray – Moray Sinclair Theatre Scholarship, marking the second highest collection in the history of the fund. This season’s collection will provide scholarships and apprenticeships for the 2010/11 academic year/theatre season. * The following recipients did not appear in the 2008/09 annual report: Casey Shapira, Michelle Shuster, Brittany Thiessen, Kylee Unrau, Samantha Walters, Tomaz Maciejewski, Scott Peterson. Casey Peterson was incorrectly identified as Colin Peterson. We regret the error.

NAOMI LEVIN THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP Established in 1976, this scholarship is dedicated to Naomi Levin, who was associated with MTC for a number of years. Naomi Levin Theatre Scholarships are available to students dedicated to studying production/technical aspects of theatre. Applicants may be attending an accredited theatre production program, or be apprenticed to a professional theatre.

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RECIPIENTS Cynthia Burke Michael Duggan James Moore

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MTC STAFF

ACCOUNTING/FINANCE Sharon Burden, ACCOUNTING Yvonne O’Connor, ACCOUNTING Shelley Stroski, CONTROLLER

ADMINISTRATION Brian Adolph, IT MANAGER Zaz Bajon, GENERAL MANAGER *Keri Ekberg, OUTREACH COORDINATOR Natascha Hainsworth, OUTREACH COORDINATOR Daphne MacMillan, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Debbie Neufeld, RECEPTION/MARKETING ASSISTANT *Tania Sigurdson, OUTREACH COORDINATOR Alan Waite, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE FRONT-OF-HOUSE Julia Brown, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Sheena Baird, ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER Kim Cossette, Jonny Hall, Elfie Harvey, *Marissa Harvey, Sherri Kostecki, Erica Lasker, Tia Levine, Rex McTavish, Robyn Milligan, Jessica Olson, Michael Olson, Miria Olson, Amariah Peterson, Angela Rajfur, Ray Strachan, Jennifer Schmidt, Cristin Sinclair, Kevin Stroski, Phyllis Van Drunen, Rita Vande Vyvere, Chelsea Zacharias, Derek Zorniak

STAGE CREW John Bent Jr., HEAD OF SOUND Hart Greenberg, HEAD CARPENTER Joan Lees-Miller, HEAD OF WARDROBE Benjamin Ross, HEAD ELECTRICIAN John Tomiuk, HOUSE STAGE HAND

TELE-SALES REPRESENTATIVE Sandra Rubin

MAINTENANCE

TOM HENDRY THEATRE

Andrew Drinnan, BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Chris Fletcher, ASSISTANT BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

ARTISTIC

PAINT

Rick MacPherson, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Alison Nutt, HEAD CARPENTER Claude Robert, HEAD ELECTRICIAN Michael Wright, HEAD OF SOUND

Jeff Kennedy, WORDPLAY COORDINATOR Laurie Lam, PRODUCER Robb Paterson, ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Steven Schipper, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Melinda Tallin, ARTISTIC COORDINATOR

Susan Groff, HEAD SCENIC ARTIST Lawrence Van Went, SCENIC ARTIST

TOM HENDRY THEATRE FRONT-OF-HOUSE

PATRON SERVICES OFFICE

Kim Cossette, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Phyllis Hildebrand, Pam Neal, Cristin Sinclair, Scott Tweedy

WARDROBE

Louis Gagne, LAYOUT CARPENTER Brent Letain, MASTER CARPENTER Chris Seida, SCENIC CARPENTER

Laurie Fletcher, PATRON SERVICES OFFICE MANAGER Melanie Sexton, TICKETING SERVICES DIRECTOR Jennifer Skelly, TESSITURA APPLICATION COORDINATOR PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES: Katie Adamson, Sheena Baird, Natercia Doucet, *Sam Hagenlocher, Frances Koncan, Michaela Porter, Jessica Ross

COMMUNICATIONS

PRODUCTION

WIGS

Sue Caughlin, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Doowah Design Inc., DESIGN *Cara Hill, PUBLICIST/WEB EDITOR Bruce Monk, PHOTOGRAPHER Brent Phillips, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Mark Saunders, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Tara Seel, PUBLICIST/WEB EDITOR

Laura Enns, BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT Larry Isacoff, PRODUCTION MANAGER Ian Kirk, ASSISTANT TO THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Laura Lindeblom, ASSISTANT TO THE PRODUCTION MANAGER Rick MacPherson, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOM HENDRY THEATRE Adam Mitchell, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE *Alana Odokeychuk, BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT

Beverly Covert, WIGS & MAKEUP SUPERVISOR

DEVELOPMENT

PROPERTIES

Kristine Betker, DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT Tracy Joudrey, MAJOR, PLANNED & INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER Michael Joyal, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Stephanie Lambert, SPECIAL & DONOR EVENTS COORDINATOR *Leona MacDonald, ACTING DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT

Larry Demedash, SENIOR PROPERTIES BUILDER Kari Hagness, HEAD OF PROPERTIES Lorne Morriss, PROPERTIES BUYER James Sutherland, PROPERTIES BUILDER

CARPENTERS

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Thora Lamont, CUTTER Lorraine O’Leary, HEAD OF WARDROBE/CUTTER Lois Powne, FIRST HAND Jackie Van Winkle, BUYER/ACCESSORIES

WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL & MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL Deborah Axelrod, FESTIVAL COORDINATOR Samantha Harrison, FESTIVAL ASSISTANT Chuck McEwen, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER *Denotes past employee

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WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL STAFF

PRODUCTION STAFF

Katie Adamson, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Brian Adolph, IT MANAGER Deborah Axelrod, FESTIVAL COORDINATOR Tim Babcock, OPERATIONS CONSULTANT Sheena Baird, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Arlo C. Bates, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Sue Caughlin, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Joy Chochinov, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Hugh Conacher, PRODUCTION MANAGER Tim Cranwill, OUTDOOR STAGE HOST Stephen Demedash, SITE SUPERVISOR Laura Enns, BEER TENT MANAGER Sylvia Fisher, FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF Laurie Fletcher, PATRON SERVICES OFFICE MANAGER Jessica Freundl, SITE SUPERVISOR Roxanne Garand, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Sam Hagenlocher, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Kari Hagness, PERFORMER SERVICES MANAGER Samantha Harrison, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Cara Hill, PUBLICIST Michael Joyal, SITE SUPERVISOR Andrew Kaplan, SITE SUPERVISOR Frances Koncan, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Amanda Leuschen, HOSPO MANAGER Chuck McEwen, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Cheryl Moser, SITE SUPERVISOR Chris Pearce, FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF Ken Perchuk, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Stephanie Plaitin, INFO TENT/PATIO MANAGER Jessica Ross, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Ali Robson, SITE SUPERVISOR Ken Rudderham, OUTDOOR STAGE HOST Mark Saunders, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Melanie Sexton, TICKETING SERVICES DIRECTOR Jen Skelly, TESSITURA APPLICATION COORDINATOR Ray Strachan, OUTDOOR SITE MANAGER Glen Thompson, SITE SUPERVISOR Kyla Wallace, OUTDOOR SITE COORDINATOR Tim Webster, KIDS FRINGE COORDINATOR Xiam Webster, KIDS FRINGE COORDINATOR Clayton Winter, VOLUNTEER STAFF Mike Wright, BAND COORDINATOR

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Arlo C. Bates John Bent Jr. Eric Bosse Wayne Buss Anthony Condello Chris Coyne Ntarra Curry Curtis Cushnie Drew Derbowka Michael Duggan Hart Greenberg Chris Hadley Randy Harder Tim Harding Elana Honchaurk Steven Hunnie Doug Kiddell Ian Kirk Paige Lewis Laura Lindeblom Alison Loat Robert Mravnik Sean Neville Bernie Rondeau Ben Ross Rob Rowan Andrew Sanger Fjola Sprague-Cole Stephen Vande Vyvere Andrea von Wichert Libid Zyla

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT ENDOWMENT FUND “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau MTC’s Endowment Fund provides long-term financial security for the theatre by generating additional annual operating income earned from Endowment capital. The Endowment Fund enables us to plan confidently for an artistic future of the highest level: to build castles and dreams on solid financial ground. To ensure that programming excellence and the magic of great theatre – hallmarks of the MTC experience – are enjoyed by future generations. With thanks to the generosity and vision of our donors and the generous matching program from the Canadian Heritage Fund, which was 71 cents on the dollar, the Endowment Fund grew by $735,742 during the 2009/10 season and produced more than $470,000 in invested income from the Fund compared to $424,000 last year. Thank you to all of our Endowment Fund contributors for their shared vision, dedication and support.

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ENDOWMENT FUND Thank you to those who have kindly contributed to the Endowment Fund between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010. Donors are listed according to their total support of the Endowment Fund. $2,000,000 + Government of Canada/ Gouvernement du Canada Canadian Heritage/Patrimone canadien

$500,000 – $999,999 Power Corporation of Canada

$100,000 – $249,999 Morley & Marjorie Blankstein, CM ♦ BMO Financial Group Dick Bonnycastle RBC Foundation TD Bank Financial Group

$50,000 – $99,999 CanWest Global Communications Corporation Sandy & Deborah Riley

$25,000 – $49,999 CIBC Senator Douglas & Patty Everett and Royal Canadian Securities Limited Donald K. Johnson, CM Johnston Group Inc. Manitoba Hydro Maple Leaf Construction Ltd.

$10,000 – $24,999 Ben Moss Jewellers Birchwood Automotive Group Bonnie Cham & Lorne Bellan James Cohen & Linda McGarvaCohen John F. (Jack) Fraser ♦ The Gail Asper Family Foundation Inc. James R. Gibbs J.K. May Investments Ltd. Bryan Klein & Susan Halprin ♦ The Honourable Guy J. Kroft & Hester Kroft ♦ Robert & Virginia Martin Cam & Carole Osler Gerry & Barb Price George Sigurdson Anonymous

$5,000 – $9,999 Carole Ann Baron ♦ Gerry & Chris Couture ♦ Karen & Alan Dalkie Terracon Development Ltd. Greystone Managed Investments Inc. Tricia & Denis Hlynka Serena Kraayeveld ♦ Frederick Lee & Laurie Shapiro Gail Loewen Leona J. MacDonald Gordon & Maggie McNaught Susan Millican ♦

Norma Anne Padilla Gina & John C. Petersmeyer ♦ L. Blair Philpott & Tom Kynman Laurie E. Stovel Joan Wright

$2,500 – $4,999 Margaret Caie Rita & Don Campbell Dr. & Mrs. Ted Hechter Ian Kirk † Keith Knox ♦ Garry Markham Margaret & Fred Mooibroek Timothy Wildman & Kathleen Gough Anonymous

$1,000 – $2,499 George Baldwin Joan & Michael Baragar Cheryl Barker Larry Beeston & Anna Sikora Dr. Douglas Birt Don & Cheryl Breakey Sheila & David Brodovsky Mary Campbell Werner & Judy Danchura Alison & Bob Darling Esther & Hy Dashevsky ♦ Caren Davis Dick & Joan Dawson Mary Dixon Dr. David Adams Helene Dyck Roberta Dyck Margo Foxford Maurice & Dolores Francen M.E. Gray Kari Hagness † Janice Harvey Ken & Erika Hobson The Hollidays Brad & Laurie Hughes Gary & Maureen Hunter J.W. McDonald Auto Service Don & Sheila Katz Doreen C. Kerr Thomas W. & Mary V. Kirk Heather Klassen Myron & Marion Klysh Jack & Yetta Levit Sharon M. Macdonald In Memory of Mae MacNair Barbara Main Diane & Al McGregor Terri & Jim McKerchar Claire & Irene Miller ♦ Gail Morberg Ken & Suzanne Munroe In Memory of Dr. Liam J. Murphy – Dr. Leigh Murphy Lillian Neaman ♦ Jean & Lisa Neron Myron Pawlowsky & Susan Boulter Marina Plett-Lyle Claude & Pat Precourt Pat & John Rabson ♦

♦ past and current MTC Board of Trustees/Advisory Board Members

Red Devil Heater Mfg. Inc. Iris Reimer Cary Rubenfeld & Marion Yarema Danielle & Kieran Savage ♦ Dr. William & Dr. Renate Schulz Beverley Vane & Bill Shepherd Sherrett Appraisals Inc. Dr. Ruth Simkin Caterina & George Sotiriadis Adele Standil Don & Lorraine Swanson ♦ Alan & Lorraine Sweatman Linda M. Tallin Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. Janzen David Walker & Debbie Shaen-Walker ♦ Barbara & Ken Webb Margaret & Alfred Wikjord Heather & Kitch Wilson Harry & Evelyn Wray 3 Anonymous

$500 – $999 Susan Algie & James Wagner Jack Armstrong & Doris Quinn Philip Ashdown Mr. & Mrs. W. Murray Auld J. Kenneth & Joyce Beatty Dr. Ruben Bellan & Mrs. Ruth Bellan Helga & Gerhard Bock David & Pamela Bolton Ron & Joan Boyd Eldon and Mavis Brown Dr. Walter & Jean Bushuk Gail Button Nadia & Ian Christison Margaret E. Clarke John K. & Agnes Collins Ray & Brenda Crabbe Raymond & Charlene Currie DGH Engineering Ltd. Sally R. Dowler F.P. Doyle John Edwards Greg Esselmont Michael & Lynn Evans Christine Fleetwood Marcia Fleisher & Kelly MacDonald Chris Freeman Dr. Ronald & Denise George Tony Harwood-Jones & Heather Dixon Teresa A. Hay Helios & Marilyn Hernandez Bradley Krentz Dr. G.H. Lawler J. Wayne & Helen Le Blanc Dr. & Mrs. Tim McCarthy Ramesh & Lynn Mehta Paul & Elaine Neelon J. & B. Nielsen Mr. & Mrs. W. Norrie Donna & Bill Parrish E.M.L. Poulter Joy Cooper & Martin Reed Joyce Rich Walter & Rozalia Rohalsky Irene Romaniw

Debbie Rostkowski Melanie Sexton † Jo-Anne & Ian Seymour Linda Intaschi & David P. Silcox Jennifer Skelly & Family † B. Sparling Freda Steel & David Gisser Bob & Darlene Stewart Joyce D. Strang R. Suderman Paul & Terry Swart Elaine Toms Lee Treilhard Candace Trussler Unitarian Church Theatre Group Charles R. Vanderkerkhove Gwen & Helmut Waedt Faye & Peter Warren Douglas & Janet Watson Grant & Sandy Watson Margaret & Paul Wright 2 Anonymous

UP TO $499 Jeanne M. Allen Darla Alsip Leslie Anderson & Ken MacLeod S.M. Angood Kathy Angst Phyllis Arnold-Luedtke Armand & Judy Baccus Aquila Bagot Peggy Bainard Acheson Peggy Barker Irene Baron Susan Benias Linda Benson Bruce & Joyce Berry Bruce & Shelley Bertrand-Meadows The Bohm Family Yvette Boily Marnie Bolland Dr. John Bond Oksana Bondarchuk M. & E. Bonneau The Boroditsky Family Billy Brodovsky & Libby Yager Joycelyn Brooks Dennis Brown Robert Brown Gloria Brown Sharon Brown Marion Bruno Geraldine Burge & Ken England Janice Butcher Vera Butterworth Marina Caillier Jori Carroll Dr. & Mrs. Tom & Jennifer Carter Jeanetta Casselman Audrey Cassels Betty & Bruce Catchpole Pak-Wai Chan Debra Chapman Ed Choptuik Arthur & Donna Chow Glen & Lorna Clark Gail Coghlan

† current MTC staff

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ENDOWMENT FUND CONTINUED Christine H. Coltart Heather & Frederick Corbett Alfred Cornies Sandra & Michael Cox Terrence L. Crawford Ted & Margaret Cuddy G.L. Damphousse Linda Daniels Maureen Danzinger Mike & Claire Darvill Dorothy Davidson Diane de Rocquigny Diane DeGraves Michael & Allison Dixon Richard Dorge & Loreen Bockstael Greg Edmond & Irene GrootKoerkamp Ken Eisner Fred & Christine Eldridge Heather Erickson Denzil Feinberg & June Wells Marion Fellinger Nelma Fetterman Linda Garwood-Filbert & Frank Filbert Dr. & Mrs. D.D. & B.M. Fillis Lee Finch Helen Fontaine Russ & Janice Foster Cathy & Mark Freedman Gitta Fricke Mrs. J. Fujii Ms Linda Garwood-Filbert Kimberly and Barry Gembey Eileen George Lillian Gibson Carole Giesbrecht Brent & Debbie Gilbert Patricia Glover Elisabeth Gordon Audrey Graham Donald Graham Joyce Graham Patrick Graham Ron & Connie Gray Josephine Green Mr. J.E. Guthrie Mr. & Mrs. S. Hackbart Dr. Linda Hamilton & Cst. Grange Morrow Stanley Hanan Bruce & Judy Harris Trevor & Arlene Hayden Martha Henry Mrs. Audrey Hilderman Dorothy Hodgson Catherine Hogue Celine Houde Lorne & Marguerite How Richard & Karen Howell Pat & Donna Hughes Joanne Instance Elizabeth E. Jackson Jordan Janisse & Teresa Cooper Lars C. & E.C.V. Jansson

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Rhea & Dave Jenkinson Lynne Jentsch Arlie Johnson Wayne & Donalda Johnson Ausma Kaktins E.G. Kaprowy & G.L. Kropf Sharon Kempa Susan Ketchen M.J. King Fred Kisil & Dixie Mitchell Ernest Kornelsen Dean Kostiuk Stephanie Lambert † Deanne Lander In Memory of David Landy Jessie Lang Barbara Latocki Ms. Nancy Latocki Kimberley N. Lawlor Vi Leaney Ms Patricia Leathers Mrs. I. Lee Helen Leswick Elliot Leven Sherrill & David Levene R. & J. Lewis John Depape Dr. Stan & Susan Lipnowski Simon S. Lucy & Leslie Malcolmson Jessie & Greg Lytle Mr. & Mrs. E.R. MacDonald Shelley Mahoney Emily Markiw Nick Martin & Dr. Evelyn Ferguson Bill & Linda Martin Linda Matheson Gerry & Corinne McCallum Donald McCarthy Grace McConkey Dr. Donald & Julia McInnes Doreen McKay Pamela A. McKechnie Dr. Liz McKenzie Ruth McKenzie Jim McLaren & Al Mapes Barbara McNeill Anthony & Joyce McWha Roy & Sharon Millard Marlene Milne Bill & Nancy Mitchell Dr. Michael & Sharon Moffatt Marcel & Louise Mollot Mary Jean Moniuk Linda Moore Vera Moroz Margaret Morran Fern Morris Marlene Mortimer Cathy Moser Kenneth Mount Shelley Muir Murray & Ivy Wilson Mr. & Mrs. V. & M. Nelson Marika Nerbas Debra & John Neufeld †

Glenn & Neva Nicholls Robert J. Nickel & Barbara E. Nickel Vivienne Nickerson Esther Nisenholt Sheila Norrie In Honour of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Martin – Joel Novek Mr. Patrick O’Connor Terry & Karen Ogden Theresa Oye Polly Pachu James E. Parker Sonjia Pasiechnik Mr. & Mrs. Robert Patrick Edmund & Arlene Patzer Liz Patzer Wayne Pauls Susan Williams & John Peet Leanne Peleck Isadore Peltz Frank Pisa Keith Powls Donald & Connie Price Diana & Bryan Purdy Ruth & Harry Rachlis Robert Regier Jake & Patricia Reimer Bill Rennie David & Helene Riesen Sherry Ripak Dora & Harry Rosenbaum Daryl Rosin & Judith Blair V. Rosolowich John S. Russell Elizabeth Russin Beverly & Leonard Ryman Sandra Sadler F.E. Sanderson Gwen Satran Grant & Janet Saunders Rebecca Schindle Ivor & Lorna Schledewitz Edward H. Schludermann Leonard & Adeline Schmidt Frank & Roseanne Scholz Adolph & Diane Schurek Hartley C. Schwark Faye Scott Ed & Vi Scrapneck Jim & Susan Shaw Shirley E. Sherwood Dr. M. Shnider Heida Sigfusson Bryce & Jenna Simes Susan & Howard Simpson Vicki Sinclair J. Smyth Miss Debbie Spracklin David Stacey Eileen & Ed Stanton Percy & Elizabeth Stapley K.J. Steen Mr. & Mrs. K. Stewart/D. Legge Marilyn Stothers Lynne Strome

Tom and Shirley Strutt Brenda Taylor Ross & BJ Taylor Peter & Sharon Taylor The Anonymous 4 Douglas & Leeann Thompson Phyllis A.C. Thomson Gordon L. & Mary E. Toombs James & Marcella Towle Sharon, Stephen & Joseph Tritt Grant Tweed Helmet Unruh Audrey Vail Gabor Vamos & Brenda Silver Jackie Van Winkle † Fran & Bob Vannevel Elaine Walker Paula Walker George Waters Walter & Shirley Watts Donna Webb Dorothy & Allan Westad Allan & Mavis Whicker Leslie WIlson Grant & Sheila Woods S.M. Woods Graham Wren Carrie Yudai Mary & Peter Zadorozny Ken Zealand 35 Anonymous

TRIBUTE GIFTS In honour of Robert Ferguson on his 90th birthday – Marina Plett-Lyle & David Lyle In honour of the visit of Robb Paterson & Zaz Bajon – Unitarian Church Theatre Group In memory of Judge Ron Meyers; husband, father & grandfather – Gwen Satran & Eugene Baron Joan & Sam Sheps – Bryan and I wish you all the best. Mazel tov on Sarah’s marriage. We wish you all the best on this joyous occasion. Good health and happiness always. – Bryan & Susan, Baillie, Sarry & Julie In memory of David Ross, A.D., Western Canada Theatre Company – Leona MacDonald In loving memory of Giuseppa and Giuseppe Bueti – Caterina Sotiriadis In memory of Winn Burns – Charlotte Murrell In memory of Winn Burns – the Moffat Family With appreciation to the directors, crew, management & staff of MTC – the cast of Inherit the Wind

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ANNUAL FUND

Thank you to our governments, corporations and individuals who together helped make MTC’s mission possible and brought us closer to fulfilling our vision for the future.

SPONSORS JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE PRODUCTION SPONSOR STEEL MAGNOLIAS MTC Foundation

JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS STRONG POISON The Winnipeg Foundation IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY Richardson Foundation MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Babs & Gail Asper

JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE PERFORMANCE SPONSORS Areva Canada Inc. B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Cardinal Capital Management Inc. HP Enterprise Services IBM North/South Consultants Inc. with MMM Group Limited Sierra Systems Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Wawanesa Insurance

TOM HENDRY THEATRE PRODUCTION SPONSOR EAST OF BERLIN The Asper Foundation

WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL 2009 PLATINUM Canadian Heritage Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport MLCC Liquor Marts Winnipeg Arts Council

GOLD Alexander Keith’s Exchange District BIZ The Great-West Life Assurance Company Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. SILVER CBC Radio One Doowah Design Inc. HOT 103 QX 104 Winnipeg Free Press BRONZE Canada Safeway Limited Destination Winnipeg Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Epic Production Technologies The Fairmont Winnipeg Industry Images Retail Media Group The University of Winnipeg Uptown Magazine Winnipeg Film and Cultural Affairs

CHURCHILLFEST 2010 Canadian Heritage The Fairmont Winnipeg Industry Images King’s Head Pub and Eatery VIA Rail Canada Winnipeg Free Press

REGIONAL TOUR PRESENTING SPONSOR Manitoba Lotteries TOUR SPONSORS CIBC Manitoba Hydro OFFICIAL AIRLINE Calm Air TOURING ASSISTANCE Manitoba Arts Council

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS Doowah Design Inc. MacDon Industries Ltd. Manitoba Public Insurance

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES The Great-West Life Assurance Company

BACKSTAGE PASS: THEATRE PERSPECTIVES FOR STUDENTS A&E Shaw Communications Inc.

WORDPLAY Investors Group

MEDIA SPONSORS CTV Frantic Films Global Winnipeg Golden West Radio LightVisions Ltd. Retail Media Group Winnipeg Free Press

WEBSITE SPONSOR Fresh Traffic

DESIGN SPONSOR Doowah Design Inc.

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE Gerry Couture EX-OFFICIO Bob Eastwood Al Snyder Elaine Swan Rick Workman

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SPECIAL EVENTS

EVENT SPONSOR Scotiabank

SPONSORS AVW-TELAV Best Care Dry Cleaners Doowah Design Inc. Dycom Direct Mail Esdale Printing Company Ltd. The Fort Garry Hotel Floral Elements GRAJEWSKI FOTOGRAPH INC. Jory Capital Inc. kampphotography Kenaston Wine Market Lawton Partners Morden’s of Winnipeg Planned Perfectly Victor Spigelman

BLACK & WHITE GALA BALL On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Manitoba Theatre Centre presented its 27th annual Black & White Gala Ball at the beautiful and historic Fort Garry Hotel. More than 300 guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner and the marvellous talents of the Danny Kramer Event Band and the Ron Paley Band. The evening was truly one to remember as the entire seventh floor of the hotel was transformed into the elegant backdrop for an homage to countless performances of stage and screen. Our guests, sponsors and donors made the evening complete by lending their generous support to MTC’s signature fundraising event. We are truly grateful for the committed partnership of Scotiabank Group, event sponsor of the Black & White Gala Ball. We sincerely thank our community of sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests for making this evening so memorable. Your kind contributions will support the Manitoba Theatre Centre’s many programs and productions while ensuring live theatre continues to thrive in our community.

BLACK & WHITE GALA BALL COMMITTEE Gloria Mancini, CO-CHAIR Lisa Meagher, CO-CHAIR Leona MacDonald Anne-Marie Brownell Andrea Mancini Luisa Matheson Lindsay Penner Lawrence Prout Al Snyder Barb Tsouras Michelle Weinberg Claire Workman Brenda Zaporzan Gerry Couture, EX-OFFICIO Victor Spigelman, EX-OFFICIO

TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 320 NET PROCEEDS: $88,743.09

A ROLE IN CANADA’S HISTORY: MTC RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA In 2009, the Manitoba Theatre Centre was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada considered several factors in their determination of MTC’s national significance before recommending its designation as a National Historic Site. According to their report, the MTC Mainstage building at 174 Market Avenue, designed by architect Allan Waisman with former MTC Artistic Director Eddie Gilbert, is an excellent example of smallscale Brutalist architecture in Canada. Further, the MTC Mainstage building is an exceptional theatre building because it creates an intimate atmosphere between audience and actor. The Board also recognized MTC as a model regional theatre that played an important role in popularizing the regional theatre movement in Canada.

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SPECIAL EVENTS CONTINUED MTC/MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY PLAY – THE PRODUCERS For its 2009/10 collaboration, MTC and the Manitoba Bar Association presented the successful Broadway musical and film The Producers. This hilarious musical features two financially desperate characters who decide to produce a flop in order to fleece investors. MTC extends a hearty thank you to the superbly talented cast and crew, as well as volunteers, sponsors, advertisers and audience members who made this event a tremendous success.

THE PRODUCERS

A NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL BOOK BY: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan MUSIC & LYRICS BY: Mel Brooks

May 4 – 8, 2010 DIRECTOR: Kayla Gordon MUSIC DIRECTOR: Bill Quinn CHOREOGRAPHERS: Sofia Costantini & Brenda Gorlick PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Kari Hagness WARDROBE COORDINATOR: Lorraine O’Leary LIGHTING DESIGNER: Claude Robert ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: Laura Olafson APPRENTICE TO BRENDA GORLICK: Ksenia Broda-Milian STAGE MANAGER: Chuck McEwen ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Deborah Axelrod ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Melinda Tallin THE CAST: Victor Bargen, Katherine Basarab, Melissa N. Burkett, Paul Cooper, Adrian Frost, Roxanne Gagné, Bonnie Gembey, Danny Gunn, Reannah Hocken, Jamie Alyce Jurczak, Michael Kay, Catherine Kelly, Hayley Main, Rachel Margolis, Jim McLandress, Marika Nerbas, Mark O’Neill, Ashleigh Parker, Myron Pawlowsky, Krista Piché, Brad Regehr, Dean Richert, Evan Roitenberg, Steve Scarfone, Priti Shah, Garth Smorang, Lisa Stiver, Sarah Thurmeier, Mark Toews, Maria Versace MUSICIANS: Danny Carroll, Eric Vickar, Nenad Zdjelar, Rob Siwik REHEARSAL ACCOMPANISTS: Eric Vickar, Karen Mitchell

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WINE STAGE MANITOBA Wine Stage Manitoba took centre stage on September 25 and 26, 2009 in the MTC lobby. Presented by the Independent Specialty Wine Stores of Manitoba, this fundraiser was made possible by the participation of Banville & Jones Wine Company, De Luca Fine Wines, Fenton’s Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique del Vino and the winehouse. Over the course of two days, Wine Stage hosted public and trade tastings, and the Third Annual Wine List Awards and Reception. A portion of the proceeds was donated to MTC.

PROCEEDS DONATED TO MTC: $4,187.78

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FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE Thank you to those who have made a Planned Gift. Your visionary support ensures our founders’ dream will live on for generations. Gail Asper ♦ Morley & Marjorie Blankstein ♦ Kerry Dangerfield ♦ Larry Desrochers & Laurie Lam † Gary Hannaford & Cathy Rushton ♦ Dr. Leonard & Mrs. Hope Kahane Gordon Keatch ♦ Leona MacDonald Barb Melnychuk Heather Power & Harold Krause Steven Schipper & Terri Cherniack †

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE & FRIENDS OF MTC Each year, hundreds of loyal individual and corporate donors return to MTC. For their generous support we offer a variety of benefits to enhance their theatrical experience. Benefits are based on the donation amount and range from the opportunity to purchase casual tickets before the general public, name recognition in varying formats, or invitations to exclusive special events. Their generosity pays for the essentials of theatre and helps make the magic happen.

During the 2009/10 season, Friends of MTC were invited to preview Act One of Strong Poison and listen to talks by Director Steven Schipper and Movement and Style Coach James Dodding, while enjoying red velvet cake and hot chocolate, courtesy of Salisbury House Restaurants. Members of our Director’s Circle were invited to a rehearsal of Steel Magnolias where they learned the “magic” of using water onstage and mingled afterwards with the cast and crew at a catered reception. To our corporate and individual friends: thank you so very much!

CORPORATE DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE A&E Accutech Engineering Inc. Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson – Ed Wardentin Amphora Imports Ltd. – Clarence Jackson Areva Canada Inc. Babs Asper The Asper Foundation – Gail Asper AVW-TELAV – Gary Hale B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. – Ross Robinson Best Care Dry Cleaners Blüfish Japanese Restaurant Cambrian Credit Union – Tom Bryk Cardinal Capital Management Inc. CIBC – Rob Bennett Deloitte + Touche Foundation, Canada Delta Winnipeg – Helen Halliday Doowah Design Inc. – Steven Rosenberg, Terry Gallagher Dycom Direct Mail Esdale Printing Co. Ltd. – Dale Hughesman Floral Elements The Fort Garry Hotel – Ida Albo Gendis Inc.

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GRAJEWSKI FOTOGRAPH INC. The Great-West Life Assurance Company – Raymond & Lynne-Anne McFeetors HP Enterprise Services Hu’s Asian Bistro IBM Investors Group James Richardson & Sons, Limited Jory Capital – Patrick Cooney kampphotography Kenaston Wine Market – Jim Jaworski Lawton Partners Financial Planning Services Ltd. – Mark Mancini MacDon Industries Ltd. – Allan MacDonald Manhattan Catering Manitoba Hydro – Robert Brennan Manitoba Liquor Marts – Steve McConnell Manitoba Lotteries Corporation – Winston Hodgins Manitoba Public Insurance – Marilyn McLaren Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. – Blake Fitzpatrick McKim Cringan George – Drew Cringan Melet Plastics Inc.

MMM Group – Paul McNeil Mordens’ of Winnipeg – Fred Morden National Leasing North/South Consultants Inc. – Stuart Davies Online Business Systems – Scott Sanders Planned Perfectly PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Qualico Developments (Winnipeg) Ltd. – John Daniels Rangers Insurance Brokers Ltd. Robinson Lighting Ltd. – Bruce Robinson Scotiabank – Terry Bjornson Shaw Communications Inc. Sierra Systems Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Victor Spigelman Wawanesa Insurance – Ken McCrea The Winnipeg Foundation – Rick Frost The Winnipeg Free Press – Bob Cox

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DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE GUARANTOR $6,000 + Gail Asper & Michael Paterson ♦

BENEFACTOR $3,000 – $5,999 Mrs. Babs Asper Mark & Gloria Mancini The Winnipeg Foundation – Triple A Fund

PATRON $2,000 – $2,999 Gerry & Chris Couture ♦ Sylvia Guertin-Riley Investors Group Matching Gift Program Alan & Tracy Joudrey † Serena Kraayeveld ♦ In memory of Dr. Liam Murphy – Dr. Leigh Murphy Cam & Carole Osler Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope ♦ Heather & Hartley Richardson

John Thistlethwaite Sr. Rod Woodcock & Alana Toms ♦

LEADER $1,500 – $1,999 Sheldon & Penny Bowles The Albert D. Cohen Family ♦ Robert B. & S. June Jackson ♦ Kevin & Els Kavanagh Dr. P. Kmet & Mr. B. Roslycky Bill & Shirley Loewen Gail Loewen Mr. & Mrs. Lawrie & Fran Pollard ♦ Sanford & Deborah Riley ♦ Darcy & Brenda Zaporzan

MEMBER $1,000 – $1,499 A. Robert Antenbring Archie & Jo-Anne Arnott ♦ Zaz Bajon & Patricia Hunter † Bruce Bennett & Shawna Cook ♦ Kristine Betker & Eric Kananoja † Morley & Marjorie Blankstein ♦ Doneta & Harry Brotchie ♦ Anne-Marie Brownell

Gus & Diane Campbell ♦ Robert Chipman Derrick & Carolyn Coupland ♦ Kerry Dangerfield ♦ Cheryl Dyck & Carl Duerksen Robert & Florence Eastwood ♦ Shannon Ernst ♦ John F. (Jack) Fraser ♦ Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson Patrick Green & Shayla Harapiak Green ♦ Rita Gunn & Greg Mason ♦ Gary Hannaford & Cathy Rushton ♦ Dorothy Hooper & Robert McNamara Margaret Houston Richard Irish Gordon Keatch ♦ The Honourable Guy J. Kroft & Hester Kroft ♦ L. Lam & L. Desrochers † Jim Lawton Rick Lee & Laurie Shapiro Reginald & Judy Low Jim & Penny McLandress ♦

Jeffrey & Mary Morton ♦ Dr. & Mrs. Kieran O’Keeffe Richard & Bonnie Olfert M. Plett-Lyle & D. Lyle K. Heather Power & Harold Klause Margaret Redmond & Greg Gillis ♦ Joan Richardson ♦ Mrs. Shirley Richardson Derek Riley ♦ Steven Schipper & Terri Cherniack † Dr. & Mrs. N.E. Stanger Martin & Arla Strauss Shelley & Mark Stroski † Dr. & Mrs. E.M. Sundmark In memory of Dr. Anna M. Szetle – Danuta Podkomorska Jim & Jan Tennant Dean & Ora Walker ♦ Martin & Michelle Weinberg ♦ Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Claire Workman ♦ In memory of Campbell Wright – Lynne Arnason Sonya & Scott Wright Anonymous

CORPORATE FRIENDS OF MTC CONTRIBUTOR $900 – $1,199

Premier Printing Ltd. Rituals in Hair and Skin

Deloitte & Touche Foundation Canada Mitchell Fabrics Ltd. PRA Inc. Research & Consulting

Pitblado LLP Pollard Banknote Ltd. Richlu Manufacturing Royal Canadian Mint TelPay Incorporated

SUPPORTER $600 – $899

ASSOCIATE $300 – $599

Assiniboine Credit Union Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Crown Cap (1987) Ltd.

Concord Projects Ltd. Intergroup Consultants Ltd. NAV CANADA

DONOR $150 – $299 Neil & Annette Bardal Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Co. Cunningham Business Interiors Ltd. Leon A. Brown Ltd. Mid West Packaging Limited Noble Locksmith Ltd.

FRIENDS OF MTC CONTRIBUTOR $500 – $999 Kirsten Albo Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Astwood Jerry Baluta Ron Blicq Jennifer Blumenthal & Daniel Bubis Dr. Bonnie Cham & Dr. Lorne Bellan Saul Cherniack & Myra Wolch Haderra & Mark Chisick Dr. David Eisenstat & Dr. Janice Richman-Eisenstat Dr. & Mrs. W. Gordon David & Diane Johnston Pat & Jim Ludwig Mr. G. Markham Ken & Sharon Mould Estate of Gertrude Narvey – Janice Afruma Donna & Bill Parrish Bruce & Jane Robinson Charlene Rocke

Evelyn Shapiro Dorothy Y. Young 4 Anonymous

SUPPORTER $250 – $499 John G. & Carolyn A. Adair France Adams & Stephen Brodovsky Jay & Judy Anderson Bernice Antoniuk Dr. & Mrs. Jaroslaw & Mary Barwinsky Arthur & Ken Blankstein-Ure James Bracken Carol Budnick Sally R. Dowler Jeremy & Maureen Gordon Dr. & Mrs. Ted Hechter Ms. Maureen E. Jay Claire & Gerald Jewers Donald & Sheila Keatch Edward & Stella Kennedy

Michael Kinnear Scott MacDonald Campbell & Lorraine McIntyre Ken & Suzanne Munroe R. Ooto Mel & Helen Orestes Doris Mae Oulton & Cam Mackie Marcel & Viola Pelletier Donna Plant Iris Reimer Dr. & Mrs. J. Richtik Charles & Naida Rubin Ms. Faye Scott Shayna & Merrill Shulman Richard B. Swain Margaret & Walter Swayze Shayne & Kathryn Taback Malcolm & Shirley Tinsley Florence & Donald Whitmore Margaret Wikjord 2 Anonymous

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ASSOCIATE $150 – $249 Mary Donohue Adams Dawn Andersen Ms. Dorothy Armstrong Philip & Gail Ashdown Mr. & Mrs. W. Murray Auld Joyce & Ken Beatty Dianne J. Beaven Joan Bender Cathie & Brian Bowerman Kris & Ruth Breckman Michael & Trish Buhr Sel Burrows Carol Campbell & Andy Krentz Gordon L. & Michelle Lise Clarke Joyce Cooper Martin & Gail Corne Miriam Crawford Ms. Linda Daniels Bob & Alison Darling Pam Dixon Sheila Domke & Stephen Ross

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FRIENDS OF MTC CONTINUED John & Ada Ducas Helene Dyck Roberta Dyck Mr. & Mrs. William Easton Dr. Michael Eleff Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Brenda Ellerby John Enns Dr. & Mrs. B. Fast Bob & Margaret Ferguson Gayle & Bill Fischer Mr. & Mrs. R. Gallant Lynne Gauld E. George Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Gomori J. & M. Graham Ms. Mavis E. Gray Kenneth Hansen & Lisa Kushniaryk Hansen Bruce & Judy Harris Sandra & Hans Hasenack Ken & Marilyn Holland Bruce Johnston Dr. & Mrs. Philip Katz Teena Laird Dr. G.H. Lawler Mr. Don Lawrence Vi Leaney Carol & Clifford Levi Mary & Burton Lysecki Mrs. Vera Marchuk Elaine & Neil Margolis Julia & Don McInnes

Marion Mills Valinda Morris Harry Panaschuk Myron Pawlowsky & Susan Boulter W. John Rae Angeline Ramkissoon Laura & Harold Richman Ricou/Manfreda Marc & Sherri Rittinger Mrs. Linda Robinson Mickey & Roslyn Rosenberg Dr. Brent Schacter Hans & Gabriele Schneider Bill Shepherd & Beverley Vane Dr. & Mrs. A.M. Shojania E. Siddall Gordon Siemens & Cheryl Samson-Siemens Mrs. Lorraine Smith Frits & Joan Stevens Joyce Strang Linda M. Tallin Ross & BJ Taylor Phyllis Thomson W. Tretiak & B. Baydock Tim Valgardson Cynthia & Stirling Walkes Mr. C. Winstone 2 Anonymous

DONOR $50 – $149 Ms. J. Aitken Edward W. & M. Joan Alexander Susan Algie & James Wagner Jacqueline Anderson Ms. Leslie E. Anderson & Mr. Ken MacLeod Bonnie & Joel Antel Phyllis Arnold-Luedtke Ken Ball & Karen Turner Gil Bedard Dr. Morley Bernstein & Terri Erlichman Janet Berry Bruce & Shelley Bertrand-Meadows Pat Bolton Dr. John Bond Frances Booth Dr. Elizabeth Boustcha Frank Bovell H.F. Bowen Phoebe Boyle Ms. J. Bricker Mrs. Catherine Brockway Sheila & David Brodovsky Danny & Miriam Bronstein Dennis Brown Eldon & Mavis Brown Ms. Judy Brown Ms. Marion Bruno Bill & Lorraine Burton

Enid & Con Butler Michael & Donna Byrne Mrs. Mary Campbell Hope Carroll Nan Carson Dr. & Mrs. Tom & Jennifer Carter Audrey Cassels Janice Cavers Merv & Jan Cavers ♦ Pak-Wai Chan Debra Chapman Tom & Edith Checkley Duane Cheskey Norma Christie Mrs. Krystyn Clouston Diana Coatsworth Katherine Cobor & Gordon Steindel Linda & Graham Connor Mrs. Gerry Cowie Sandra & Michael Cox Marie & Roy Craig Jessica Cranmer Mr. Gysbert Crielaard Holly Cumming H. Lewis Dahl J.V. Dale Georges Damphousse Mrs. Maureen Danzinger D. Davidson Ms. D. Davidson Deborah Davis Ms. Diane Degraves

“’SIMPLY THE BEST’. Great writing,

staging, costumes... but most important great entertainment.”

– MTC SUBSCRIBER ON THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

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FRIENDS OF MTC CONTINUED

“SWEETNESS IS STILL IN STYLE ... warm, positive celebration of female friendships.” - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ON STEEL MAGNOLIAS Marcel Deneer Susan Desjardine F.P. Doyle J. & L. Duff Janice Duynisveld Dycom Direct Mail Services William & Helen Eamer Ms. Sheila East Greg Edmond & Irene Groot-Koerkamp John Edwards Mrs. Beatrice Einarsson Mr. & Mrs. John & Martha Enns Mrs. Selma Enns Lilianne Erickson Norm & Kathy Estey Michael & Brenda Evans F. Fahner Craig & Mary Fardoe Barbara Farough Harrison Allison Fenske Ms. D. Ferraton Nelma Fetterman Dr. & Mrs. D.D. & B.M. Fillis Mr. & Mrs. Gary W.E. Firth Janet & Brian Fleishman Denis & Barb Fletcher Ms. Helen Fontaine Mrs. J. Frain Ruth & Joseph Freed Margaret Funk Ronald S. Gaffray Victoria Gallimore Ms. Linda Garwood-Filbert Ms. Aileen George Dr. & Mrs. Ron & Denise George

Cory Gergulich Paul Goez Barbara & David Goldenberg Jared Goodman Donald Graham Ms. Linda Graham Robert & Pauline Graves Susan & Barry Greenberg Ms. Donnalynn Grills Rodger & Marion Guinn Mr. J.E. Guthrie Corinne Halajko Dr. Linda Hamilton & Cst. Grange Morrow Allan & Evelyn Hardy Glen Harrison C. Haslewood Dr. & Mrs. J.C. Haworth Teresa A. Hay Jean Highmoor Jennie Hogan Neil Holliday Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Karen Howell Frank & Donna Hruska Mr. & Mrs. F.C. Hubbard Mr. Ian Hughes Mrs. Kadri Irwin Rudy & Gail Isaak Antoinette Jachetta Heddy Jacobson Helmut & Eleanor Jaeger Dr. & Mrs. James Jamieson Heather D. Janik Lars C. Jansson Rhea & Dave Jenkinson Brenda Jenkyns

Anne-Marie Jensen Colleen Johnson ♦ Janet Johnson Phyllis Kalinsky Ms. Penny Kelly Karen King M.J. King Peter Kohut Ernest Kornelsen Gerald & Doris Koroscil Dennis & Lillian Kozak D.M. Kristjanson Ken & Glenys Krotch In memory of David Landy Cheryl Langer Barbara Latocki Ms. Nancy Latocki Kimberley N. Lawlor Dora Lawrie Joe & Lauren Laxdal Mrs. I. Lee Stephanie Levene Roberta & John Lewis Ms. Linda Liberta Gordon P. Linney Danica Lister Lyn Lovatt Audrey Low Robert & Shirley Lynch Joan Lytwyn Mr. & Mrs. E.R. MacDonald Karen & Murray MacHutchon Hazel & Malcolm MacLeod Jim MacNair Allan & Joanne Malenko Mrs. Carol Markiewich

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Mr. & Mrs. R. Marks Mr. John R. Martens Cheryl & Eric Matheson Ms. Linda Matheson Robert & Marjorie McCamis Dr. & Mrs. Tim McCarthy Mrs. Grace McConkey Mrs. J.D. McCormick Gerri & Fred McCullough Diane & Al McGregor Doreen McKay Dawn R. McKeag Ruth McKenzie Greg & Gloria McLaren Patricia McLaughlin John & Joey McMillan Marilyn McMullan Donald McNabb Dr. Ethel M. McPhail Garfield McRae Susie Miclash Mr. & Mrs. James & Karren Middagh Peter Miller Mrs. M.V. Mills Annette & Harry Minuk Bill & Nancy Mitchell Jack & Marilyn Mitchell Dr. Catherine Moltzan & Paul Brault Linda Moore Vera Moroz Margaret Morran Fern Morris M.A. Mortimer Ms. Velma Motheral Shelley Muir Don Munro

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FRIENDS OF MTC CONTINUED

Jane Nattrass Kathi & John Neal Glenn & Neva Nicholls Robert Nickel Vivienne Nickerson Allan Nimmo Terry & Karen Ogden Kate Okany Joanne Olchowecki Mr. Donald Oliver Truus Oliver Jack Palmer & Judi Broeska ♦ Mr. James Parker Bev Passey Mr. Kent Paterson Robert Patrick Ruth Paul Lesia Peet Linda & Rene Pelletier Carol Penner Bev Phillips Rev. & Mrs. N.W.B. Phills Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Marcia Potter Ms. Joanne Prygrocki Ron & Sylvia Pryhitko Carla & Patrick Rae Ms. Linda Ratynski Dr. Martin Reed & Joy Cooper Pat & Bill Reid Joyce Rich David & Helene Riesen Donald & Sherrill Roach

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In memory of David Robertson – Viola Robertson Renee Roseman Lottie Rosenstock E. Ross Pat & Michelle Rowan ♦ Ms. Sandra Sadler Rebecca Schindle Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Regina Schipper Ms. Velma Schmidt Werner & Mary Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Scott Hilda Scrutton Jim & Susan Shaw Louise Shaw Dr. Maurice Shnider & Sally Whan Barbara & Dennis Sigurdson Roslyn & Meyer Silver Paul Simpson Arlene Sinclair Jeff Sisler & Cathy Rippin-Sisler Mr. Bob Skazyk Mabel S. Smith J. Smyth Miss Debbie Spracklin Mrs. J. Sprange Mr. David Stacey K.J. Steen Maureen & Leo Steinfeld K. Stewart Dr. V. Marie Storrie Mr. & Mrs. Paul Swart

Mr. & Mrs. J.F.R. Taylor Don Thiessen Darrel & Marianne Thom Douglas & Leeann Thompson Marilyn Thompson Helen Tomlinson Lee Treilhard Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Tye Mr. Charles R. Vandekerkhove M.W. Vint Sherry & Bob Ward Veralyn R. Warkentin Dr. & Mrs. W. Waters Phyllis Watson Walter & Shirley Watts Mary Agnes Welch Dorothy Westad John T. & Justina Wiens Clive & Patricia Wightman Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Williams Tom & Norma Wilson Dorcas & Kirk Windsor Mrs. Evelyn Witwicki E. Jane Woelk Pooi-Leng Wong S.M. Woods Mrs. Lorraine Woods-Bavasah Ivy & Norval Young Ms. Carrie Yudai Jessie Zacharias Harvey Zimberg 21 Anonymous

TRIBUTE GIFTS Happy 50th Birthday, Gail Asper – Your friends at the office Ruth Bellan – Jewish Foundation of Manitoba In memory of Shirley Bradshaw – Kay Schalme & Margaret Stuart With sympathy for the Burns family and my good friend Marguerite McGregor – Joan Jessiman In loving memory of Winnifred (Winn) Anne Burns – Dave, Jane, Jill & Jeff MacGregor, Isabelle Ellerby, Shelley Barnett & Barry Denesiuk, Mary Konantz, John & Jean Patterson, Board of Directors and staff of Misericordia Health Centre Foundation, Bonnie Bisnett, Elizabeth Moorhouse, employees of the World Bank (Washington, DC), Financial Management, H. Christine Day, Jeannie Mackay, Margaret Morse, Matthew Bilash, Miss Thelma Fast, Philip Ashdown, Robert & Marion Patrick, Gary Bachman, Mr. & Mrs. E.R. MacDonald, Patricia Guy, Peter John MacDonald,

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FRIENDS OF MTC CONTINUED Sheila & Ken Katz & Family, Wallace C. Murchison In memory of Catherine Dampsy, who enjoyed MTC for many years – Eleanor & Bob Siddall In recognition of Patrick Green’s volunteer work with the Manitoba Theatre Centre – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

In memory of Gladys Jefkins who graced the MTC Volunteer Corps of Ushers for 45 years – Her Ushers Hugh MacKinnon: Best wishes on your special birthday. May you celebrate many more in good health with family & friends – Sharon & Gladys Love In memory of Ron Meyers – Jessica & Joel Cogan

Ryan Segal – Jewish Foundation of Manitoba In memory of Sybil Shack for the benefit of MTC – Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Joan & Sam Sheps – Congratulations on Sarah & Dan’s upcoming wedding. Wishing all of you much happiness and good health. – Sharon, Steven & Joseph Tritt

In honour of Dr. Tippett – Best wishes on your retirement – Wilmer Penner The Winnipeg Foundation – Elizabeth B. Armytage Fund The Winnipeg Foundation – Shelagh Sinclair Fund The Winnipeg Foundation – Leslie John Taylor Fund

“VERY ENGAGING, compelling to watch” – CBC RADIO ON 5 O’CLOCK BELLS

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PHOTO CREDITS Cover: Naomi Costain as Janet Van De Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 2: (middle) The Manitoba Theatre Centre’s early location at Portage and Main. (bottom) MTC Artistic Director Steven Schipper poses with Ruth Abernathy’s Imagine, MTC. Photo by Steve Salnikowski/ chronic creative Page 3: Matt Kippen and Mike Shara in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 6: Greg Ellwand as Lord Peter Wimsey in Strong Poison. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 7: Philippa Domville as Marlene in Top Girls. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 8: (top) Mairi Babb as Rita in Educating Rita. Photo by Bruce Monk. (middle) Tanja Jacobs, Jani Lauzon and Waneta Storms in Mother Courage and Her Children. Photo by Andrée Lanthier. (bottom left) Patrick R. Brown and Debbie Maslowsky in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom right) Maria Dinn and Cindy Williams in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 10: Tracy Penner, Philippa Domville, Jennifer Villaverde and Sharon Bajer in Top Girls. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 11: The Tempting Providence touring company. (left to right) Technician Ian Kirk, MTC Outreach Coordinator Keri Ekberg, actor Renée Hackett, Tour Technical Director Bob Smith, actor Robert Wyatt Thorne, Stage Manager Shannon Hawes, actor Darryl Hopkins and actor Deidre Gillard-Rowlings. Page 12: Brendan Gall and Diana Donnelly in East of Berlin. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann. Page 14: (top) Dean Paul Gibson as Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom) Mairi Babb and Mike Shara in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 15: (top) Students arrive for a Theatre for Young Audiences performance. (bottom) Andrew Gillies and Mairi Babb in Educating Rita. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 16: MTC 2009/10 staff on the set of Educating Rita. Photo by Larry Isacoff. Page 17: Photos by Leif Norman. Page 18: (top) Eric Blais as Perry in Looking Back – West. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom left) Mairi Babb, Mike Shara and Lisa Anne Durupt in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom right) Paul Dunn and Brendan Gall in East of Berlin. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann. Page 21: Sharon Bajer and Susan Clark in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 22: (top) The Black & White Gala Ball Committee. Photo by kampphotography. (middle) The beautiful and historic Fort Garry Hotel made over for the Black & White Gala Ball. Photo by kampphotography. (bottom) The MTC Mainstage. Photo by GRAJEWSKI FOTOGRAPH INC. Page 23: The cast of The Producers. Page 24: The cast of Mother Courage and Her Children. Photo by Andrée Lanthier. Page 26: Kyle Blair and Timothy Gledhill in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 27: Cindy Williams and Susan Clark in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 28: The cast of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 29: (top) Pierre Brault in 5 O’Clock Bells. Photo by Steve Boyton, Paul Toogood Photography. (bottom) The cast of Mother Courage and Her Children. Photo by Andrée Lanthier. Back Cover: Sharon Bajer and Maria Dinn in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk.

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FINANCIALS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as of May 31, 2010 OPERATING FUND

ASSETS CURRENT Cash and short term investments Restricted Cash Accounts and grants receivable Prepaid expenses Due to/(from) funds

3,187,349 543,359

32,345

2010 TOTAL

2009 TOTAL

3,246,740

3,031,465

200,000

575,704

485,203

291,945 (1,434,394)

489,040

25,325

720,029

200,000

2,788,259

521,385

25,325

720,029

200,000

59,391

4,314,389

3,987,948

2,788,259

2,710,854 3,232,239

25,325

720,029

200,000

59,391

2,710,854 7,025,243

2,994,479 6,982,427

291,945 271,280 - -

416,503 2,371,756 2,788,259

286,515 2,220,491 2,507,006

2,619,570

2,963,957

416,503 2,371,756 2,788,259

DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

2,619,570

2,788,259 NET ASSETS Restricted Internally restricted Invested in Capital assets Unrestricted

59,391

200,000

CAPITAL ASSETS LIABILITIES CURRENT Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue

ASM CAPITAL THEATRE WORKING SCHOLARSHIP REPLACEMENT DEVELOPMENT STABILIZATION CAPITAL TRUST FUND FUND FUND RESERVE FUND FUNDS

2,619,570

720,029

200,000 -

720,029

200,000

25,325 -

612,669 -

2,788,259

3,232,239

25,325

59,391

59,505

59,391

5,467,220

5,530,468

200,000 25,325 612,669 720,029

200,000 22,174 585,657 644,128

7,025,243

6,982,427

2010 TOTAL

2009 TOTAL

59,391

as of May 31, 2010 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS & CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ASM OPERATING FUND

CAPITAL THEATRE WORKING SCHOLARSHIP REPLACEMENT DEVELOPMENT STABILIZATION CAPITAL TRUST FUND FUND FUND RESERVE FUND FUNDS

Revenue

8,463,731

541,653

28,400

9,033,784

8,898,863

Expenses

8,329,830

544,641

24,849

28,400

8,927,720

9,263,112

133,901

(2,988)

(24,849)

106,064

(364,249)

585,657

22,174

644,128

200,000 -

1,451,959

1,816,208

(133,901)

30,000

28,000

75,901

612,669

25,325

720,029

200,000 -

1,558,023

1,451,959

EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES Net assets, beginning of year Interfund transfers Net assets, end of year

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