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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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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.
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR CUCKOO’S NEST
WHITE CHRISTMAS
BRIEF ENCOUNTER
SHUNNING
CALENDAR GIRLS
39 STEPS
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JAKE’S GIFT
SEAFARER
AFTER MISS JULIE
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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.
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$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
Official tax receipt
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
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Pierre Brault in 5 O’Clock Bells. Photo by Steve Boyton, Paul Toogood Photography.
942-6537 | www.mtc.mb.ca
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
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call 942-6537 Toll-free 1-877-446-4500 Subscribe online
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