Mad Cow Theatre - 2013-2014: Season 17 Brochure

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Season 17

MAD COW THEATRE

MAD COW THEATRE

2013-2014

THE MUSICAL

Season 17

The Mountaintop

TICKETS | Phone: 407.297.8788 |Online: madcowtheatre.com For season tickets & group sales, please call the box office: 407-297-8788

MAD COW THEATRE Season 17

Welcome to Our 17 th Season!

Dear Friends, Season 17 is underway and we couldn’t be more excited by the diverse productions we have brought together for the Central Florida community to enjoy.

This season we start our journey with several new playwrights to the Mad Cow stage. Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities and the enchantingly romantic musical The Light in the Piazza by Craig Lucas and Adam Guettel. Alan Ayckbourn’s Table Manners is an award-winning comedy ready to make you laugh, Maggie the cat purrs, meows, and hisses for us in Tennessee Williams’ s classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The History Boys by Alan Bennett gives us a smart and funny look at private school education, and don’t forget to “let the sunshine in” with the rock musical Hair by James Rado, Gerome Ragni, and Galt MacDermot.

As you know, Mad Cow loves to explore new territory with our audiences in our intimate Black Box Theatre and this season we continue the tradition with the seductive Venus in Fur by David Ives, and the power struggles of truth and politics in The Letters by John W. Lowell. New playwright Katori Hall brings us a gripping re-imagining of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s last night on earth in the 2010 Olivier Award winner for Best New Play, The Mountaintop; and Cock by Mike Bartlett takes a familiar story of love gone astray and it turns it on its head when a gay man struggles with his feelings for a woman.

This season will also see the return of the 12th Orlando Cabaret Festival in April 2014 featuring more of today’s hottest cabaret artists from around the country. And for the first time ever we will be hosting the Mad Cow Theatre Science Play Festival in January 2014!

Make sure you don’t miss a moment of this incredible season and become a subscriber today with the form located on page 16 of this brochure. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call the box office at 407.297.8788 where one of our helpful box office assistants will be happy to assist you.

Cheers to Season 17!

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Table of Contents Other Desert Cities

Table of Contents Welcome Letter................. 2 Table of Contents.............. 3 Season 17 Overview.... 4-5 Show Listings The Harriett......................... 6-9 The Black Box................. 10-11 Special Events Science Play Festival............. 12 Orlando Cabaret Festival...... 13 Subscription Packages.................... 14-16 Ticket & Theatre Information..................... 17 Getting Around Town.... 18 Donor’s Form..................19

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 The Harriett OTHER DESERT CITIES

by Jon Robin Baitz SEPT 27-Oct 27, 2013

The Light in the Piazza book by Craig Lucas and music lyrics by Adam Guettel DEC 6, 2013-JAN 5, 2014

TABLE MANNERS

by Alan Ayckbourn Jan 24-Feb 23, 2014

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

by Tennessee Williams Mar 21-Apr 20, 2014

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THE LETTERS

by David Ives Oct 18-Nov 17, 2013

by Katori Hall FEB 14-MAR 16, 2014

by Mike Bartlett JUN 20-JUL 20, 2014

by John W. Lowell AUG 22-SEP 21, 2014

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 The Harriet Seating — Mainstage THEATRE

• 163 seats • A new raised stage • Significant legroom and steeply raked seating tiers • State of the art equipment and elegant setting • Audience members are never more than seven rows from the action • Accessibility seating in the front row

For special seating needs please contact the box office at 407.297.8788 24 hours in advance.

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MAD COW THEATRE Other Desert Cities SEP 27-Oct 27, 2013

by Jon Robin Baitz — It’s Christmas Eve in Palm Springs when Brooke presents her Reagan-adjacent parents with a tell-all confessional novel that turbo-charges the holidays and the Wyeth family dynamic with ever-shifting alliances and politics. Pulitzer Prize-finalist Jon Robin Baitz’s smart new play of high drama, serious laughter and repartee that dazzles and decimates was one of the hottest tickets on Broadway last season. “The most richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups in many a season.” – The New York Times — in The Harriett

The Light in the Piazza DEC 6, 2013-JAN 5, 2014 book by Craig Lucas and music | lyrics

by Adam Guettel — Set in Florence and Rome in 1953, The Light in the Piazza is the story of a young American tourist traveling with her mother who meets and falls for a young Italian.

The mother opposes the affair for reasons that only gradually become apparent as the musical unfolds.

Music and lyrics are by Adam Guettel, the grandson of Richard Rodgers. The intricately classic score is the perfect complement to an Italian love story and is sure to be audience favorite. Based on a novella by Elizabeth Spencer, The Light in the Piazza won six Tony Awards in 2005 and is perhaps the most celebrated score of the past decade.

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 Table Manners

Jan 24-Feb 23, 2014

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This sidesplitting farce explodes with lust, hysterics, and exasperation as three couples share a weekend in search of love, sex, and the meaning of marriage.

A comic feast where chairs and food are scarce, but laughs are served a plenty“… crippling you with laughter that shakes the body and more subversively, fractures the soul.” – The New York Times — in The Harriett

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Mar 21-Apr 20, 2014

by Tennessee Williams — In the course of one sultry evening, a prominent Southern dynasty is pushed to the brink when tender memories are relived and life altering secrets are revealed. It’s the 65th birthday of wealthy Southern plantation owner Big Daddy and his family has gathered to celebrate.

As one son Brick, a hunky former football hero, mysteriously retreats from his desirable but sexually frustrated wife Maggie, his money hungry brother and sister-in-law plot to secure more than their share of the family fortune. Don’t miss this Pulitzer Prizewinning gem by Tennessee Williams, one of the greatest playwrights in American history. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is an emotionally intense drama that sizzles with passion and greed like you’ve never experienced before. — in The Harriett

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MAD COW THEATRE Hair

Jun 6-JUL 6, 2014

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lyrics by James Rado & Gerome Ragni | music by Galt MacDermot — Hair is an electric celebration on stage. This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old.

Featuring an extraordinary cast and unforgettable songs, including Aquarius, Let the Sun Shine In, Good Morning Starshine and Easy To Be Hard, its relevance is undeniable and its energy is unbridled. “The ultimate American rock musical!”

— The New York Times

— in The Harriett

The History Boys Aug 8-SEP 7, 2014

by Alan Bennett — Alan Bennett’s brilliantly witty, perceptive tale of an unruly handful of senior schoolboys, preparing for coveted places at either Oxford or Cambridge under the tutelage of their somewhat “old-school” history teacher. An unusual approach to their studies is questioned when a new, young, history teacher joins the staff with strong views of his own. The History Boys is a compelling exploration of both the anarchy of adolescence and the very purpose of education itself, but it’s also a wonderful feel-good evening, shot through with Alan Bennett’s masterful wit and abundant humanity – quite simply a must-see. — in The Harriett

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 The BLACK BOX – Black Box Theatre • 450 sq ft of flexible seating • S eats 50-65 patrons based on the scenic design

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• C omfortable, cushioned chairs with individual arm rests • A udience members are never more than a few feet from the action

Venus in Fur

Oct 18-Nov 17, 2013

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by David Ives — The sexiest, funniest, most acclaimed hit of the recent Broadway season, this seductive comedy blends love, lust, and literature, with the ultimate battle of the sexes. Vanda is an unusual young actress who arrives to audition for the leadin playwright Thomas’ adaptation of the erotic novel, Venus in Fur. During the reading, realities begin to shift and Thomas finds himself heading into dangerous territory. Does art imitate life? Or is it the other way around? Written by comic mastermind David Ives, this sizzling new play will keep you guessing until the very end. — in The Black Box

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by Katori Hall — Memphis – April 3, 1968. A gripping re-imagining of the events taking place the night before the assassination of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After delivering his magnificent and memorable “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, an exhausted and defeated Dr. King retires to Room 306 at the Lorraine Motel where he encounters a mysterious and spirited stranger as an epic storm rages outside. Playwright Katori Hall won the 2010 Olivier Award for this new play hailed as “soul-stirring and eye-opening” – The Daily News.

— in The Black Box

Cock

Jun 20-Jul 20, 2014

by Mike Bartlett — Cock is the complex story of what happens to John when he takes a break from the troubled relationship he has with his boyfriend. During this “break” he meets a woman who turns out to be more than just the best friend a gay man could hope for. Riddled with guilt and paralyzed with fear, John decides to straighten it all out once and for all. Cock is a playful, candid look at one man’s sexuality and the difficulties that arise when surprising new choices challenge the status quo. — in The Black Box

The Letters

AUG 22-SEP 21, 2014

by John W. Lowell — When Anna is called in for a meeting with her superior, everything seems to be going well. But nothing is quite as it seems in this thriller of politics and disinformation set in 1930’s Russia. An informal interview quickly turns into a game of cat and mouse in which the roles of hunter and hunted shift without warning, and being the last to flinch may mean the difference between life and death.

Who will claim the upper hand: those who suppress the truth, or those who will risk everything to liberate it? — in The Black Box

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Season 17 Apl 24 – May 11, 2014

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orlando CABARET FESTIVAL

Mad Cow Theatre is home to this signature event in Downtown which features the best cabaret artists and acts from Central Florida and the national cabaret scene from around the country.

Besides our guest artists, one of the most popular features of the festival is a series of weekday lunchtime performances designed especially for downtown workers and those of you looking for a burst of entertainment with your lunch. These performances will last about 45 minutes so grab your friends and your lunch and come to the cabaret!

Performances at the Orlando Cabaret Festival range from pop & jazz as well as to contemporary, providing something for everyone’s tastes.

Tickets: begin at $20 for evening shows and $14 for lunchtime events.

Tickets will go on sale in early 2014.

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES Step 1. Select your 2013–2014 Series

Ultimate Passport — $500.00 With the Ultimate Passport you’ll get 14 tickets in any combination to any production. Take friends and family to the theatre or share with another person. Also included are 14 beverage vouchers and a $100.00 tax-deductible donation to Mad Cow Theatre’s Annual Fund.

Center Stage series — $242.00 Save over 30% when you subscribe to all 10 plays and musicals in the 2013-2014 Season.

The Harriett Series — $183.00 Save 10% when you subscribe to all the plays and musicals in the Harriett Theatre.

Welcome to the herd — $190.00 First-time subscribers only can save over 45% with a first time subscription to see all the shows in The Harriett and The Black Box during the 2013-2014 season.

HOW TO SET YOUR DATES WITH THESE VERY FLEXIBLE PLANS The best approach is to choose your dates at the time you place your subscription order and include them with your order form. It’s okay if you have to change your dates in the future; as a subscriber, you get complimentary ticket exchanges!

You may call or email us before each performance to book your seats. We recommend reserving tickets at least one week in advance to guarantee your seating preference.

• Due to the nature of live theatre, all artists, schedules and programming are subject to change.

• Unless otherwise specified, no children under the age of 8 will be admitted to the theatre.

• Please consult with the Box Office or website (www.madcowtheatre.com) before purchasing tickets, especially if you have questions regarding the appropriateness of any play for you or your young person.

• For the safety of our audience and performers, patrons arriving after the start of the performance will be seated at the discretion of management.

• Everyone must purchase a ticket.

• Only one discount per order, per subscriber. We regret any inconveniences.

• All titles subject to availability of rights.

• Subscriptions do not include special events.

• We’ll always do our best to accommodate subscriber reservations made less than a week out but unfortunately we cannot guarantee the best seats in the house.

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STEP 2. Select upgrades or discounts

Upgrade rates may be pro-rated. Call 407.297.8788 to see if you qualify for an upgrade.

Add-A-Teenager — Students/Grades 7-12 Center Stage Series The Harriett Series

Ultimate Passport Add-On Add 4 additional tickets and beverage coupons.

$100.00 x Quantity $60.00 x Quantity

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DISCOUNTS

Prorated subscriptions available when purchased during the season. Contact the box office at 407.297.8788 x1001 to check on the current rates or to see if you qualify for an discounts.”

Students and Seniors — Discount applied per subscription for full time students of any age and Seniors 65+. Please provide a copy of your ID for new subscriptions.

Center Stage Series

Save $10.00 x Quantity = The Harriett Series

Save $6.00 x Quantity = Educators — Current full time educators. Please provide a copy of your ID with your order.

Center Stage Series

Save $30.00 x Quantity = The Harriett Series

Save $20.00 x Quantity =

(-) DISCOUNT TOTAL $

Subscribe Now! Call 407.297.8788 or visit madcowtheatre.com

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES Step 4. A tax deductible contribution

Make a tax deductible contribution to Mad Cow Theatre. Ticket sales cover less than 40% of our operating expenses. Please help us continue our ability to support the quality of life in our community, including our educational programs for young people.

Contribution $ Grand Total $ (add steps 3 & 4)

Step 5. Tell us about yourself

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City, State & Zip CODE Phone Email Payment Type

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We always do our best to accommodate requests according to the order in which we receive them. If we are unable to meet your needs, someone from the Box Office will contact you. Please let us know your seating preferences and any special needs you may have.

Three convenient ways to process your order once you have completed this form 1. Mail Order Form to: Subscription Central, Mad Cow Theatre, PO BOX 3109, Orlando, FL 32802 2. Call: 407.297.8788 to place your order by phone 3. Scan your Order Form and email to: subscribers@madcowtheatre.com

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TICKET & THEATRE INFORMATION

MAD COW’S BOX OFFICE

LATE ARRIVALS

The Box Office is available to answer your questions Mondays – Friday; noon-6 p.m. on non-show days and weekends. Tickets are available for pick-up one hour prior to show time on show days. Tickets may be purchased over the phone at 407.297.8788 or online: madcowtheatre.com

PLEASE ... you must be at least 8-years old to attend Mad Cow Theatre.

THEATRE LOCATION

REFRAIN ... from bringing cameras

SPECIAL NEEDS

Due to the nature of live theatre, all artists, schedules and programming are subject to change. We regret any inconveniences.

Mad Cow Theatre Theatre Location: Downtown Orlando 54 West Church Street (Second Floor) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3109 Orlando, FL 32802.

For special seating needs, please advise the Box Office 24 hours in advance when purchasing your tickets.

For the safety of our audience and performers, patrons arriving after the start of the show will be sat at a suitable break at the managers discretion.

We regret refunds cannot be given.

or recording devices to the theatre.

There is no photography of any type allowed in the theatre. Turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the theatre and when re-entering after intermission. Text messaging devices must remain off throughout the performance.

TICKET EXCHANGE

Single tickets may be exchanged, subject to availability through the Box Office for a service charge of $2.50 per ticket and must be made 24-hours in advance.

We regret there are no refunds.

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MAD COW THEATRE Season 17 Getting Around Town LOCATION • M ad Cow Theatre is now located on the second floor of 54 West Church Street, right above Jersey Mike’s Subs and Amura Sushi. Planning your visit to Mad Cow is easy with the help of our friendly Box Office staff. Let us help make suggestions for parking and dining options. Call 407.297.8788 x1001 or email info@madcowtheatre.com with your questions.

PARKING • C entral Garage – located at 53 West Central Boulevard, the entrance is on Central Boulevard between Orange Avenue and the train tracks: Patrons of Mad Cow Theatre can park here at discounted rates with a stamp from the Mad Cow Theatre Box Office.

Expect to pay $5.00 or $8.00 on event nights. There is a well-lit sidewalk across from the Central Garage that is parallel to the train tracks which will take you to Church Street. Mad Cow Theatre will be across the street on the second floor.

•S unTrust Center Garage – located at (1,041 spaces, 25 ADA accessible) — covered walkway to the theatre.

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• 5 5 West Garage – Enter at 60 West Pine Street (300 spaces, 9 ADA accessible) — covered walkway to the theatre.

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MAD COW THEATRE’S DONATION FORM THE HERD UP TO $249

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Mail to: Mad Cow Theatre, P.O. Box 3109, Orlando, FL 32802-3109 or visit our website: madcowtheatre.com. For questions please call 407.297.8788 x 1003

Mad Cow Theate is a 501 (c 3) nonprofit organization. Your donation, less goods and services received, is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 1-800-435-7352 within the state, or by going to the Department of Agriculture, Division of Consumer Services website at www.800helpfla.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. We do not employ a professional fundraiser. 100% of each contribution is utilized by Mad Cow Theatre.

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Mad Cow Theatre is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host of power2give.org/ centralflorida and the collaborative Campaign for the Arts.”

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TICKETS | Phone: 407.297.8788 or Online: madcowtheatre.com | 54 West Church Street | Downtown Orlando

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