2010-11 MTC season brochure

Big

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laughs. music. stories.

From The Artistic Director We’re building our season around the word “big” because the word “largesse” seemed a little too fancy. You see, the grandeur of the work ahead is matched by the playwrights’ generosity, the gift of thoughtful wonder that each of them brings to our theatres.

The John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage is a sprawling space where this The Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse.

Photo by grajewski.fotograph.inc.

Sound & Fury at the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Outdoor Stage.

Photo by Leif Norman.

year’s “big” theme finds its fullest scope, where your biggest laughs and deepest

Cast of Fiddler on the Roof.

Photo by Bruce Monk.

About MTC

fears are played out on a grand scale. It is also the space where playwrights tell big stories about characters with big hearts. This year, a wily madman will stop worrying about his own institutionalization and start working to liberate the lost souls around him. The respectable women of Yorkshire will bare almost all to help the families of cancer patients, and end up

The Manitoba Theatre Centre is a community-based, registered charity and not-for-profit

empowering themselves. And a good wife and mother will be torn between the surprising lure of illicit love

arts organization. Founded in 1957, MTC was Canada’s first English-language regional

and her tender feelings for her family. As each character’s fortunes rise and fall, the music will swell and the

theatre and, under founding Artistic Director John Hirsch, became a model for regional

lush set designs will reach high into the fly gallery.

theatres throughout North America.

Of course, you are as likely to find transcendence (not to mention entertainment) in the warm, creative space Under the artistic leadership of Steven Schipper, MTC now presents over 250

of the Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse. There, plays invite us to see the infinite in the intimate.

performances annually for more than 133,000 theatre lovers. MTC produces six plays at

You can hear the devil shuffle a pack of cards or feel the splash of water as an excited young bride takes a

the John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage, four plays at the Tom Hendry Theatre

bath with no one to watch but us and her too-attentive groom. The artists at this stage take big risks, and the

at the MTC Warehouse, as well as a regional tour, which annually travels to over 20

audience reaps big rewards.

communities throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

MTC also produces the Master Playwright Festival (www.masterplaywrightfest.com) and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival (www.winnipegfringe.com), North America’s secondlargest Fringe Festival with an attendance of more than 150,000 each year.

On their own, each of the artists is so small. Yet they come together to create the noblest work in the world: the expansion of the human heart. So if you’re like the hero in the first scene of The 39 Steps – bored and tired of life – we invite you to the Manitoba Theatre Centre, where the wonders of the world will unfold for you in stories old and new, each a tonic for the spirit. They will be our gift to you, a present as small as a paper ticket, yet as vast as the human imagination. We hope you’ll join us.

Yours always,

Steven Schipper

Cast of The Boys in the Photograph. Photo by Bruce Monk.

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October 14 – November 6, 2010 Preview Oct. 13 MILES POTTER

directed by

“Puts us directly inside the consciousness of the men in battle for their sanity” – The Times Herald Into a world of medicated insanity, McMurphy – part saviour, part con man – introduces individuality. Confronting the institutional tyranny of Nurse Ratched, he convinces the other patients to question the status quo. Will the threat of permanent incapacitation rule the day or will McMurphy and his friends win their fight for justice? This funny yet terrifying story of rebellion and courage in the face of conformity is as relevant today as it was when the revolutionary novel was published in 1962.

WARNING: Mature themes, language A co-production with theatre calgary

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November 25 – December 18, 2010 Previews Nov. 22, 23, 24

ROBB PATERSON

directed by

“Makes you fall in love with musical theater all over again” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For decades, audiences have been touched by the story of Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, two Second World War veterans-turned-Broadway stars. When talented sisters Betty and Judy Haynes cross paths with the men, Phil and Judy fall in love, Bob and Betty can’t stand each other, and all four performers board a train to Vermont to entertain at a winter inn. The only problem is the lack of snow has caused the tourists to leave in droves.

A merry way to celebrate the season, this unforgettable and entertaining musical features the dazzling songs ‘Happy Holidays,’ ‘Blue Skies’ and ‘White Christmas.’

WARNING: Theatrical haze and fog

Written for the screen by

Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Music and lyrics by

Irving Berlin

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NOËl Coward 's

B rief

E ncounter Emma Rice

Adapted for the stage by

By arrangement with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld

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January 6 – 29, 2011 Preview Jan. 5

MAX REIMER

directed by

“A first-class return to romance” – Daily Telegraph After a chance meeting with a doctor evolves into a spell-binding romance, a married woman must choose between the family she loves and the man who has reawakened her passion for life. Laura and Alec cannot resist each other’s company and live for Thursdays, when they get together to see a film or sip champagne. Emma Rice’s clever adaptation remains true to the tender and suspenseful film while creating a breathtaking original production with awe-inspiring projections, music hall performances and puppets, switching seamlessly between theatre and the silver screen.

WARNING: Theatrical haze and fog A co-production with Vancouver Playhouse

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February 10 – March 5, 2011 Preview Feb. 9

ROBB PATERSON

directed by

“The Shunning tears heads off clichés, making us see a whole place freshly. It is a complete world, reeling and tilting but enduring” – Books in Canada Peter is trying to live a good life. But when the Mennonite farmer begins to challenge church teachings, the religious leaders decide to punish him with solitude. No one in his family or community will be allowed any contact with him until he repents, forcing his wife to abandon him if not in person, then in spirit. As the domestic and community pressure forces him into isolation, he refuses to stop questioning.

Manitoba playwright Patrick Friesen weaves a tangled web between faith and the faithful, introducing a new generation to his lyrical masterpiece.

WARNING: Theatrical haze, gunshots

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MarCH 17 – AprIL 9, 2011 Previews Mar. 14, 15, 16

MARTI MARADEN

directed by

“A show whose feel-good factor is sky high” – The Guardian At first glance, it looks like a classic Women’s Institute calendar, complete with jams, cakes and knitting, except for one thing – the ladies are posing nude. When Annie Clarke’s husband dies from leukemia, her friend Chris Harper comes up with the idea to raise money for a comfortable sofa for the visitor’s lounge in the hospital.

This group of extraordinary women puzzle their husbands and embarrass their children while attracting global attention. Under the harsh glare of the spotlight, the women are forced to re-examine their motives and relationships while revealing Calendar Girls, West End cast. Photo by John Swannell.

more than they ever planned. A rich and rewarding comedy based on a true story.

A co-production with David Mirvish (Toronto)

WARNING: Discreet nudity

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Girls’ Based on the Miramax motion picture ‘Calendar Written by

Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi

& Presented by arrangement with David Pugh

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Adapted By

Patrick Barlow John Buchan Alfred Hitchcock

From the Novel By From the movie of

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AprIL 21 – May 14, 2011 Preview Apr. 20

Tracey Flye

directed by

“It will entertain and thrill even those who live under a rock and have never enjoyed a classic suspense thriller. Hitchcock would be pleased.”

– Broadway Hour A spy enlists Richard Hannay to help spoil a German plot to murder the Greek premier and steal Britain’s plans for the approaching war. When the spy is killed, Hannay becomes the prime suspect and must run for his life. As he searches for a way to prevent the assassination, our hapless protagonist finds himself embroiled in a high-speed chase while dodging police, charming women and red herrings.

A madcap thriller with four actors juggling 150 roles, this hilarious homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film is filled with adventure, an inventive use of props and murderous mayhem that you won’t want to miss!

WARNING: Theatrical haze and fog, gunshots

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JUNO PRODUCTIONS’ November 4 – 20, 2010 Preview Nov. 3

Dirk van stralen

directed by

Written and Performed by

Julia Mackey

“If I could give this play six stars, I would” – The StarPhoenix

Sold out entire run at 2009 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Jake’s Gift is the award-winning Canadian play about a Second World

War veteran’s journey back to Juno Beach for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. While there, Jake meets Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village, whose inquisitive nature and irresistible charm challenge the old soldier to confront longignored ghosts. At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the importance of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.

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December 2 – 18, 2010 Preview Dec. 1

Gina Wilkinson

directed by

“Conor McPherson’s play is a realistic fantasy, a wide-awake nightmare. The writing is poetic, brutal, athletic, hilarious” – Sunday Times It’s Christmas Eve in Dublin. A peaceful holiday isn’t in the cards for James “Sharky” Harkin whose brother’s drinking buddies pour into the house looking for a poker game. When a mysterious stranger sits down at the table, the stakes are raised damningly high and Sharky may be playing for his soul. As the booze flows and old debts come calling, Sharky discovers you should never wager what you can’t afford to lose.

WARNING: Mature themes, language

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January 20 – February 5, 2011 Preview Jan. 19 John Bourgeois

directed by

“An unforgettable night of white-hot theatrical intensity” – London Telegraph A version of Strindberg’s Miss Julie

by

Patrick Marber

Patrick Marber (MTC Warehouse’s Closer) transplants August Strindberg’s once-scandalous play to the English countryside on the night of the Labour Party’s landslide victory in 1945. As revellers celebrate, Miss Julie engages in a forbidden flirtation with her father’s chauffeur, John. Seduced by her manipulations and driven by his own ambition, John lays bare long-held feelings for the reckless temptress. Their affair escalates into a volatile power struggle that leaves destruction in its wake.

MTC presents Patrick Marber’s version of August Strindberg’s play as part of StrindbergFest 2011.

StrindbergFEST2011 WARNING: Sexuality, mature themes, language

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Drowning Girls

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Bent Out of Shape Productions’

The

by Beth Graham

Charlie Tomlinson Daniela Vlaskalic

February 24 – March 12, 2011 Preview Feb. 23 directed by

Charlie Tomlinson

“The imaginative depth of The Drowning Girls is enough to take your breath away” – Calgary Herald Three ghostly brides surface from bathtubs filled with water to gather evidence against their womanizing, murderous husband. As they make their case, we learn how each is seduced by Edwardian opportunist George Joseph Smith. Based on an actual Scotland Yard case and told with graceful beauty and gallows humour, The Drowning Girls will take your breath away.

WARNING: Mature themes

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MTC SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES

In addition to guaranteeing the best seats for White Christmas the Musical, Calendar Girls and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, MTC offers subscribers the following exclusive benefits: SAVE UP TO 59% OFF

New! PLAY NOW, PAY LATER

Priority subscriptions offer savings of up to $171 over singleticket prices… the equivalent of seeing up to 3 plays free! MTC SuperSubscribers (who subscribe to both the John Hirsch and Tom Hendry theatres) receive an additional discount on their Warehouse subscription!

Choose to pay in 3 equal installments (sorry, not available with online renewals).

ADDITIONAL SAVINGS AND ADVANCE TICKET BOOKINGS MTC subscribers can order additional single tickets for family and friends at a 15% discount before tickets go on sale to the public. (No refunds on single tickets. Single tickets purchased by subscribers are exchangeable.)

EARLY BIRD RENEWAL Each year MTC provides exclusive savings and incentives for Priority series subscribers who renew by the Early Bird deadline.

FREE EXCHANGE* TO ANOTHER PERFORMANCE OF THE SAME PLAY Available by phone, e-mail or in-person.

Single tickets purchased by a subscriber are subject to the same exchange policy that applies to their subscription.

Preview Series

Subscribe to both the John Hirsch Theatre and Tom Hendry Theatre and receive an additional discount on your Warehouse subscription!

Be among the first to see the plays and save even more!

(Series Wed 02E & Wed 01E)

Priority Subscriber The best in savings and ultimate flexibility. Offers savings up to 59% off regular ticket prices... equivalent to seeing 3 plays free!

• Adult 6-play John Hirsch Mainstage packages start at $119 • Senior and Young Professional packages start at $111

MTC VIP CARD

• Senior & Young Professional packages start at $52

Subscribers receive valuable discounts at some of Winnipeg’s finest restaurants and retailers.

SAVE YOUR SEATS

• Adult 4-play Tom Hendry Warehouse packages start at $57 • Gen-Next subscription for youth 12 - 18 years old start at only $46 (see page 28 for details)

Seniors & Young Professionals

Subscribers have first opportunity to renew, change or add additional seats each season.

Seniors and theatre lovers between the ages of 19 – 29 receive additional savings on their subscriptions (see page 26 & 27 for prices).

New! VIRTUAL CONCIERGE

Seniors: First-time Senior subscribers (65+ as of Nov. 20/10) must supply proof of age once.

Subscribers who register for a free online account at www.mtc.mb.ca will receive e-mail reminders about their upcoming performances and additional behind the scenes articles and information about the play before you attend.

*A $2.00 service charge for same-day exchanges and/or upgrade charge to higher-priced performance or seating section may apply. Exchanges not available for another play or missed performances.

RECEIVE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPT FOR THE VALUE OF YOUR TICKET IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND A PLAY Tickets must be returned at least 48 hours prior to regularly scheduled performance.

(Canada Revenue Agency regulations state that MTC must have the opportunity to re-sell the ticket, and that tax receipts CANNOT be issued for already-missed performances or for any unused portion of Flex-4 or 5-Live packages.)

Dean Paul Gibson in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk.

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A $5 service charge will be added to the first installment. Credit cards only.

Single tickets purchased by non-subscribers are non-refundable and subject to a $10.00 per seat Exchange Fee.

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Opening Night Series Excitement is in the air! Mix and mingle with the cast after the show and enjoy appetizers from MTC’s restaurant partners after each opening. (Series Thu 03E & Thu 02E)

Matinees Enjoy great theatre with friends, with MTC’s matinee series.

Enhance your theatre experience and stay after the show for our Talkback question-and-answer session with actors following Wednesday and Thursday matinees.

MTC matinee series: John Hirsch Mainstage (Wednesdays, 2pm & Saturdays, 4pm) Tom Hendry Warehouse (Thursdays, 2pm [Thu 16M Only] & Saturdays, 3:30pm) For information about student-only matinees, please see page 28 or call 934-0304.

Young Professionals: 19-29 years as of Nov. 20/10. Must supply proof of age each season when booking subscriptions and proof of age may be requested when entering theatre.

PLAY YOUR WAY MTC’s Design-your-own ticket packages for today’s busy subscribers Can’t Do It All? Create your own package to suit your schedule, pick the shows you want to see and receive great subscriber benefits!

FLEX-4 PASS: $174 Your choice of any 4 plays at the John Hirsch or Tom Hendry Theatres (best available seating) 5-LIVE PASS: $168 Your choice of any 5 plays at the at the John Hirsch or Tom Hendry Theatres (best available B or C seating) *Booking date for 2010/11 plays is Sept. 7/10. Valid for 2010/11 season only. Not transferable.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NIGHT: ENRICH YOUR MTC EXPERIENCE! Discover more about the plays and actors and meet some of the behind the scenes staff with the following programs designed to deepen your theatre experience (no additional charge):

Monday Mix Learn what happens behind the scenes at this pre-show chat with theatre professionals prior to one performance of each play at the John Hirsch Theatre (Series 15E).

Talkback Series Actors return to the stage for an enlightening post-show questionand-answer session with audience members following Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee performances at the John Hirsch Mainstage and Tuesday evening and Thursday matinee performances at the Tom Hendry Warehouse.

Facility Tours Provides a look behind the scenes at MTC for interested groups to gain a unique perspective on how we produce the plays you see on stage.

For more information on MTC tours, call 934-0304.

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Opening Thurs 8pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 8:30pm Adults save up to $18, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $23!

Opening Thurs 8pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 4pm Adults save up to $133, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $106!

ADULT $308 $415 SEN/YP $293 $374 Gen-Next (12-18 years old) $89 any section

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Thurs 8pm (excluding Opening Night), Sat 3:30pm Adults save up to $38, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $43!

Thurs 8pm (excluding Opening Night), Sat 8:30pm Adults save up to $153, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $141!

ADULT $292 $415 SEN/YP $252 $374 Gen-Next (12-18 years old) $89 any section

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Mon 8pm, Tues 7:30pm, Wed 7:30pm, Thurs 2pm Adults save up to $13, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $17!

Mon 8pm, Tues 7:30pm, Wed 2pm & 7:30pm Adults save up to $171, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $151!

ADULT $218 $380 SEN/YP $195 $343 Gen-Next (12-18 years old) $79 any section

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Preview Wed 7:30pm Adults save up to $23, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $19!

Preview Wed 7:30pm Adults save up to $136, Seniors & Young Professionals save up to $125!

ADULT $184 $320 SEN/YP $164 $289 Gen-Next (12-18 years old) $69 any section

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8pm

Nov 1

Dec 13

Jan 24

Feb 28

Apr 4

May 9

Tue 24E T

7:30pm

Nov 2

Dec 14

Jan 25

Mar 1

Apr 5

May 10

Wed 25M T

2pm

Nov 3

Dec 15

Jan 26

Mar 2

Apr 6

May 11

Wed 26E

7:30pm

Nov 3

Dec 15

Jan 26

Mar 2

Apr 6

May 11 May 12

P = Preview Series (Exchanges for $5/Ticket)

O = Opening Night

Thu 27E

8pm

Nov 4

Dec 16

Jan 27

Mar 3

Apr 7

Fri 28E

8pm

Nov 5

Dec 17

Jan 28

Mar 4

Apr 8

May 13

All prices include $1.50/play Capital Replacement Fund.

Sat 29M

4pm

Nov 6

Dec 18

Jan 29

Mar 5

Apr 9

May 14

Sat 30E

8:30pm

Nov 6

Dec 18

Jan 29

Mar 5

Apr 9

May 14

GEN-NEXT prices valid for students 12 – 18 years old as of Nov. 20, 2010.

Limit one subscription per student. Proof of age must accompany order each season. GST not included. Exchange upgrades may apply.

P = Preview Series (Exchanges for $5/Ticket)

M = Monday Mix: Preshow (7pm) chat with theatre professionals

O = Opening Night

S = ALS signed performance of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on Oct. 13/10 upon prior request.

T = Talkback with actors following performance

T = Talkback with actors following performance

** Super = SuperSubscribers: subscribe to the John Hirsch and Tom Hendry theatres and receive a discount on your Tom Hendry subscription. * First-time Senior subscribers (65+ as of Nov. 20, 2010) must supply proof of age once. Young Professionals (19 - 29 years) must supply proof of age each season when booking subscriptions, and proof of age may be requested when entering theatre.

M a n i t o b a Th e a t r e C e n t r e 2 0 1 0 / 1 1 s e a s o n

YOUR VISIT

ESPECIALLY FOR YOUTH Inspired by our co-founders John Hirsch and Tom Hendry and their commitment to young theatre-goers, MTC encourages youth to experience live theatre through affordable subscriptions, ticket prices and our unique Theatre for Young Audiences (TFYA) program.

FOR EDUCATORS High School Group Subscriptions High school group subscriptions can be purchased for $52 per student for the John Hirsch Theatre and $41 per student for the Tom Hendry Theatre.

Valid for any performance.

Minimum of 15 students to receive this group discount pricing.

High School Group Single Tickets Single tickets for weekday matinees are only $14 per student (GST included) and include a post-show Talkback question-and-answer session with the actors.

Minimum of 15 students to receive this pricing.

FOR STUDENTS

Gen-Next Subscriptions (12 – 18 years old)

Student-Only Matinees In addition to the weekday matinees that are open to the general public, MTC also offers student-only matinees:

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Wheelchair Access

Hearing Access Sennheiser Infrared Assisted Hearing Devices are available free of charge to all MTC patrons on a first-come, firstserved basis. Limited number available; please see the House Manager upon arriving at the theatre.

ASL-Interpreted Performance MTC will offer an ASL-interpreted performance of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on Oct. 13/10 upon prior request.

Limited seating available. Please contact MTC Patron Services at patronservices@mtc.mb.ca or 942-6537 for more information.

$69

$46

Wednesday, October 13, 11:30am

Mon – Wed

$79

$50

Scents and Allergies

White Christmas

Thu– Sat

$89

$50

Wednesday, November 24, 11:30am

Many patrons have expressed concerns regarding medical reactions from scented products such as perfumes, colognes and scented soaps or lotions. MTC respectfully requests patrons consider their fellow theatre-goers before using scented personal care products to help ensure all audience members are able to enjoy their MTC experience. Thank you for your consideration.

Student Discounts

Brief Encounter Thursday, January 13, 11:30am

The Shunning Wednesday, February 9, 11:30am

Calendar Girls Wednesday, March 16, 11:30am

Students with valid high school ID receive 50% off adult single-ticket prices for all regular performances.

Parking map

MTC Mainstage and MTC Warehouse are both fully accessible for wheelchair patrons. Please notify our Patron Services staff at the MTC Box Office when ordering your tickets.

Preview

Best available seating at time of booking. Gen-Next prices valid for students 12 – 18 years old as of Nov. 20/10. Limit one subscription per student. GST not included. Exchange upgrades may apply. Must supply proof of age each season when booking subscriptions and proof of age may be requested when entering theatre.

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The 39 Steps Wednesday, April 20, 11:30am If you are a teacher and are interested in booking tickets or student group subscriptions, please call MTC Patron Services at 942-6537.

MTC also offers study guides, facility tours, scholarships and Backstage Pass: Theatre Perspectives for Students as part of our education and outreach programming.

For more information on MTC’s education and outreach programs, please contact the Outreach Coordinator at 934-0304 or visit www.mtc.mb.ca/outreach Theatre for Young Audiences generously sponsored by

River Barge Festival at The Forks August 28 & 29, 2010 | Free!

To celebrate the designation of Winnipeg as Cultural Capital of Canada in 2010 and ensure that all people have access to the arts, MTC is excited to be participating in the River Barge Festival at the Forks by offering free performances of The History of Manitoba from the Beginning of Time to the Present in 45 Minutes.

Manitoba’s history comes alive in this dynamic, visual and inspiring whirlwind tour of Manitoba’s past featuring a colourful cast of characters who spring from the pages of history to tell the fascinating story of our province.

For more information on all of the Cultural Capital festivals and events, visit www.artsforall.ca.

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M a n i t o b a T H e at r e C e n t r e 2 0 1 0 / 1 1 s e a s o n

SUPPORT MTC

MTC ACCOLADES The cast of It’s a Wonderful Life. Photo by Bruce Monk.

Your gift brings great stories to life!

We invite you to play a supporting role and become a Friends of MTC or Director’s Circle member. Your generous gift will help us keep tickets prices affordable for generations of theatre-goers to come. Along with the knowledge that your gift helps artists and audiences celebrate the widest spectrum of theatre art, you also receive the following benefits:

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NEW: Tour Day NEW: Invitation to one Opening Night pre-performance reception

The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk.

*Unless anonymity is preferred **Tax receipt to be adjusted in accordance with Canadian Revenue Agency Regulations ***Contact the Development Department for customized Benefits Package details Invitation to MTC’s Annual General Meeting & Stakeholder Reception for all donors Benefits subject to Canada Revenue Agency Regulations and the Canadian Theatre Agreement Manitoba Theatre Centre Charitable Business Number 11903 0799 RR0001

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Member $1,000 - $1,499

www.mtc.mb.ca/support

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Donor $50 - $149

Play a leading role at MTC – simply add a donation to your subscription, donate online or call 956-1340 to speak to our Development office. For more information about the Friends of MTC and Director’s Circle membership benefits, the MTC Endowment Fund and other giving opportunities, visit

NEW: PACESETTER $750 - $999

Benefits

new: Humanitarian $12,500 +

For over 50 years, the Manitoba Theatre Centre has presented a mix of classics, musicals and contemporary plays at affordable prices for all theatre lovers to enjoy. But did you know that ticket sales cover only 50% of the actual cost to produce the plays you see on our stages?

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“Wonderful life? Yes, and great play, too”

“Very engaging, compelling to watch” –CBC Radio

–Winnipeg Free Press

Director’s Circle

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Pierre Brault in 5 O’Clock Bells. Photo by Steve Boyton, Paul Toogood Photography.

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Sharon Bajer, Maria Dinn, and Cindy Williams in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk.

Matt Kippen and Greg Ellwand in Strong Poison. Photo by Bruce Monk.

“Sweetness is still in style... warm, positive celebration of female friendships”

“Big, bold theatre… lots of fun”

– CBC Radio

– CBC Radio The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk.

“Simply the best... Great writing, staging, costumes... but most important great entertainment” – MTC Subscriber

Brendan Gall in East of Berlin. Photo by Cylla Von Tiedemann.

“Superb drama... brilliant” –Winnipeg Free Press

M a n i t o b a T H e at r e C e n t r e 2 0 1 0 / 1 1 s e a s o n

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST October 14 – November 6, 2010 Irving berlin’s

white christmas

November 25 – December 18, 2010

brief encounter January 6 – 29, 2011

the shunning

February 10 – March 5, 2011

calendar girls

March 17 – April 9, 2011

the 39 steps

April 21 – May 14, 2011

Jake’s Gift

November 4 – 20, 2010

The Seafarer

December 2 – 18, 2010

After miss julie

January 20 – February 5, 2011

the drowning girls

February 24 – March 12, 2011

Manitoba Theatre Centre 174 Market Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 0P8

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