vol 26 • no 5 mar/apr 2019
written, directed and performed by
RICK MILLER
JOHN HIRSCH MAINSTAGE
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MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR We choose a career. We fall in love. We buy a house. Each decision – whether considered or impetuous – makes us feel like we control our lives. But what if something the real estate agent said – “… and the house is right on the migration route for cedar waxwings!” – tunnelled into a place beyond your control, a place beyond even memory? Maybe a grandparent held a pair of binoculars to your eyes so you could see the bird’s red wingtips like sealing wax. Now, you’re not just buying a house. You are in some way resurrecting your long-dead grandparent with a stroke of your Steven Schipper
pen, because we’re all just dancing on the surface of our rich subterranean past.
Rick Miller could definitely spin the soundtrack for that dance. In BOOM X, he hotwires our memories of the 70s, 80s and 90s with a smoking medley of disco, punk, hip hop and reggae. If you can remember when you first heard Michael Jackson’s Thriller, then chances are you’ll remember the parachute pants you were wearing, the studio apartment where you lived, and the person who was calling you baby. Miller asks if we’re shaped by the times in which we live, especially the era in which we come of age. Do our hearts and minds establish patterns that will play out in variations for the rest of our lives? Some would suggest we unconsciously retrace patterns laid down by our families or our societies before we were even born. When Annie Baker sends Jenny and Elias to the ancient battlefields of Gettysburg in John, she rekindles a war between them. Theirs is a simmering conflict that had drained into some underground trench for a time, only to bubble back to the surface under the influence of this haunted arena of war, and the eerie bed and breakfast that should be their refuge. Instead these places remind them that they can’t outrun their past (or their nation’s), that they’re the inheritors of all that’s gone before. The past calls to us with long-forgotten glimpses of our youth (and our parents’ youth and their parents’ youth before them), so that all of history seems like those Russian dolls, nestled one within the other until the tiniest disappears into infinity. Yours always,
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BOOM X 1971 Founding of Greenpeace and Médecins Sans Frontières.
1969
1970
NASA’s Apollo 11 mission.
Trudeau invokes the War Measures Act.
Manson Family murders occur.
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and other dignitaries help celebrate Manitoba’s 100th birthday.
1984
1983
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” recording raises money for the famine in Ethiopia.
The Doomsday Clock is set to 11:58.
FLQ crisis escalates in Quebec.
The final episode of M*A*S*H airs.
CABBAGE PATCH KID
M*A*S*H
All in the Family premieres on CBS.
1982 MTV launches.
1981
PRINCE CHARLES AND LADY DIANA
Prince Charles and Lady Diana wed.
Toronto police raid Canada patriates gay bathhouses, the Constitution and arrest 300 people. enacts the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Muhammad Ali loses his final fight.
1988
1985
1986
Live Aid concert is watched by almost two billion people on TV.
Chernobyl nuclear plant explodes.
George H.W. Bush named US President. THE SIMPSONS
1987
The Breakfast Club is released in theatres.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera premieres.
Rock Hudson admits he has AIDS.
The Space Shuttle Challenger explodes.
The Simpsons debuts on The Tracey Ullman Show.
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1972
The video game Indigenous student Helen Betty Osborne Pong is introduced. is murdered. Watergate scandal.
Michael Jackson releases Thriller.
The USSR boycotts the LA Olympics. Cabbage Patch Kids craze hits.
Gloria Steinem delivers the “Address to the Women of America” speech.
Canada and the US sign the Free Trade Agreement.
AZT approved to treat HIV/AIDS.
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Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson stripped of his gold medal for steroid use. Cellular telephones debut in cars. Indigenous leader J.J. Harper is killed.
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1974
Marlon Brando refuses his Oscar for The Godfather.
ABBA debuts on Eurovision Song Contest.
Roe vs. Wade: US legalizes abortion.
Richard Nixon resigns and his successor Gerald Ford grants him a full pardon.
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1976 1975 Jaws becomes the first summer blockbuster. The fall of Saigon marks the end of the Vietnam War.
1980
1979
“Who Shot J.R.?” Pac-Man video episode of Dallas airs. game debuts. Iraq invades Iran, launching eight-year war.
Margaret Thatcher elected Prime Minister of the UK.
AIDS epidemic begins.
Joe Clark elected Canadian PM.
Terry Fox dies in Thunder Bay. John Lennon is shot and killed.
1989
The Rocky Horror Picture Show premieres. US Bicentennial.
1978
1977
Saturday Night Fever becomes best-selling soundtrack.
Hip hop is born.
Iranian Revolution begins.
Star Wars premieres.
Jonestown cult commits mass suicide in Guyana.
MARGARET THATCHER
Elvis dies.
“Son of Sam” terrorizes New York.
STAR WARS R2-D2
1990
The Berlin Wall falls.
Punk rock era begins with albums by the Ramones and the Sex Pistols.
Nelson Mandela released after 27 Bush and Gorbachev years in prison. announce end of the Cold War. Indigenous MLA Elijah Harper stops MTC founder John the Meech Lake Hirsch dies of AIDS. Accord. MTC appoints Steven Schipper as Artistic Director.
1991
1992
The Rodney King race riots erupt in Los Angeles.
The Bosnian War begins.
Dissolution of USSR. Two-volume report of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry is released. RODNEY KING RIOTS
Johnny Carson retires from The Tonight Show. Prince Charles and Lady Diana announce their separation. JOHNNY CARSON
NELSON MANDELA
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WRITER’S NOTES “I want to hear some small moment from your life that proves you’re really alive.” — DOUGLAS COUPLAND, GENERATION X: TALES FOR AN ACCELERATED CULTURE (1991)
We all search for meaning, in one way or another. We want our little lives to be part of a bigger picture, which is why some of us are drawn to storytelling – the great connective tissue of the human race. This is the second in a trilogy of shows designed to tell a big-picture story: 75 years of history in this corner of our planet. If BOOM was the story of my parents’ generation, BOOM X is the story of my own generation, dubbed “Generation X”. What that means, and whom it represents, is up for debate. What is not up for debate is that we’re a relatively small demographic, on the thin edge between hordes of “Baby Boomers” and “Millennials”. This precarious position, though, gives Gen Xers a unique perspective, one that can hopefully keep building bridges and breaking through walls. BOOM X, at its core, is a search for identity: of a person, a country and a generation. No matter how young you are, or where you come from, I hope you find yourself reflected in one of its many shiny surfaces. Explosively yours, Rick Miller
Rick Miller in BOOM X. PHOTO BY CRAIG FRANCIS
1993
1994
1995
Bill Clinton becomes 42nd US president.
Kurt Cobain dies by suicide.
Carol Shields receives Pulitzer Prize for The Stone Diary.
The internet reaches O.J. Simpson flees the mainstream. police in a white Ford Bronco. Kim Campbell becomes Canada’s Rwandan Genocide first female Prime begins. Minister. KURT COBAIN
KIM CAMPBELL
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Oklahoma City bombing. Referendum on Quebec sovereignty ends in a 50.5% vote to remain in Canada. Keanu Reeves stars in Hamlet at MTC and, for the first time, a production is sold out before opening. Part of the timeline is reprinted with permission from Theatre Calgary (from the BOOM X play guide) with some additional MTC and Manitoba references.
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BOOM X Rick Miller in BOOM X. PHOTO BY IRINA LITVINENKO
who is generation x? who were very influenced by musical genres such as grunge and hip hop.
Generation X is a demographic that follows the post-Second World War baby boom and precedes millennials. Generation X includes those born at the end of the baby boom (1960 to 1965) to 1980. Another term used to refer to Generation X is baby busters. Gen Xers were children when societal values began to shift and were referred to as the “latchkey generation” or “lost generation” due to decreased supervision, more opportunities for childcare outside the home, and increasing divorce rates. The term “Generation X” has been used to describe alienated youth. In the US, they were known as the “baby bust” generation because of the drop of the birth rate after the baby boom. As young adults, Gen Xers were referred to as the “MTV Generation” (referring to the television music station),
Although known as the “ignored” generation, Gen Xers had a huge influence on older and younger generations. About 55% of start-up founders are part of this generation including entrepreneur Elon Musk. During this time in Canada, many Gen Xers, especially men, experienced challenges entering the labour market in the 1980 to 90s due to economic recessions which followed the baby boom. Despite this situation, the Gen X demographic is arguably the best-educated generation with approximately 29% who have obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher. As a result, most Gen Xers have powerful positions in organizations and practice more caution compared to the baby boomers when starting to form families.
SYNOPSIS – After making an impact with the multimedia hit BOOM, Rick Miller returns with BOOM X, a nostalgic sequel that nods to the experiences of Generation X of the 1970s and 1980s. Showcasing cutting-edge projections and Rick’s virtuoso impressions of politicians, musicians and activists (including Kurt Cobain, George Bush Sr. and Gloria Steinem, to name a few), BOOM X navigates the baby boom’s tangled legacy. Chronicling key events of Gen Xers, Rick features the music and moments that have shaped this demographic.
ARTICLE SOURCES: FORBES.COM, SOCIALMARKETING.ORG, STATCAN.GC.CA, VISIONCRITICAL.COM
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Steven Schipper, Artistic Director • Camilla Holland, Executive Director PRESENTS
Boom X PRODUCED BY KIDOONS AND WYRD PRODUCTIONS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THEATRE CALGARY AND THE 20K COLLECTIVE
March 21 – April 13, 2019 preview March 20
Writer / Director / Performer.................................................Rick Miller* Executive Producer..........................................................................Jeff Lord Lighting Designer / Production Manager....................... Bruno Matte Video & Projection Co-Designer.....................................Nicolas Dostie Video & Projection Co-Designer...................................Irina Litvinenko Costume & Props Designer............................................ Virginie Leclerc Stage Manager / Dramaturg............................................ Craig Francis* Stage Manager (select performances)...........................Laurel Oneil* Set & Sound Designer / Composer........................................Rick Miller Assistant Production Manager............................................. Aidan Ware Graphic Design.............................................................................Logograph Music Licensing....................................... Lucie Bourgouin (Permission) Music Licensing.........................................Michael Perlmutter (Instinct) Official site: BoomShow.ca Outreach site: EncyclopediaCanada.com BOOM X runs approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (including intermission). Please join us in the theatre for an informal talkback with Rick Miller after each performance. The world premiere of BOOM X was presented at Theatre Calgary in January 2019. Development of the show was supported by Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. The 20K Collective acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $153 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. L’an dernier, le Conseil a investi 153 millions de dollars pour mettre de l’art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.
Royal MTC MTC acknowledges acknowledgesthat thatour ourtwo twovenues venuesare areononTreaty Treaty 1 territory 1 territory andand that that thethe land land on which on which we we gather gather is the is the traditional traditional territory territory of the of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. *Kidoons/WYRD Productions engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
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Boom X SONG LIST (ALPHABETICAL, BY SONG TITLE) SPOILER ALERT! If you’d like to be surprised by the content of the show, please skip over this section. I FOUGHT THE LAW Sonny Curtis SONY/ATV ACUFF ROSE MUSIC
ALL I REALLY WANT Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. O/B/O ITSELF AND VANHURST PLACE MUSIC, CONCORD MUSIC for BICYCLE MUSIC CO.
IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (AND I FEEL FINE) Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O NIGHT GARDEN MUSIC (SESAC)
AMERICAN WOMAN Burton Cummings, Garry Peterson, Jim Kale, Randy Bachman BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
KID FEARS Amy Elizabeth Ray, Emily Ann Saliers UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O GODHAP MUSIC (BMI)
COME ON EILEEN Kevin Adams, James Mitchell Paterson, Kevin Antony Rowland SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME Keith Forsey, Steve Schiff UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O USI A MUSIC PUBLISHING (ASCAP) AND USI B MUSIC PUBLISHING (BMI)
KNOCK ON WOOD Stephen Lee Cropper, Eddie Floyd UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O IRVING MUSIC, INC. (BMI), COTILLION MUSIC INC. ADMINISTERED BY WARNER/ CHAPPELL NORTH AMERICA LTD.
EVERY MOTHER’S SON Rick Miller WYRD PRODUCTIONS
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR Bob Dylan SPECIAL RIDER MUSIC
FIGHT THE POWER Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, James Henry Boxley III, Keith M Boxley, Eric T. Sadler BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. (BMI)
KUNG FU FIGHTING Carl Douglas ROYNET MUSIC C/O THE ROYALTY NETWORK OBO SMV SCHACT MUSIKVERLAGE GMBH & CO. KG
FILL IN THE VOID Rick Miller WYRD PRODUCTIONS
MY SHARONA Berton L. Averre, Douglas Fieger REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, MUSIC SALES GROUP ONE LOVE Bob Marley BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC, ADMIN. BY PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC PUBLISHING
FIRE (EVA DESTRUCTION) Rick Miller WYRD PRODUCTIONS
OOWATANITE James Clench BLUE IMAGE MUSIC A DIVISION OF UNIDISC MUSIC INC.
GRACE, TOO Robert Edwin Baker, Gordon Edgar Downie, John Philip Fay, Paul Joseph Langlois, Robert Gordon Sinclair PEERMUSIC HANG ON Rick Miller WYRD PRODUCTIONS
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe CONCORD MUSIC
HEART OF GOLD Neil Young WIXEN MUSIC
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC Rob Parissi SWEET CITY RECORDS INC.
HOOKED ON A FEELING Mark James SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INC.
PROUD MARY John Cameron Fogerty CONCORD MUSIC GROUP FOR JONDORA MUSIC
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF A. Taylor, J. Taylor, N. Rhodes, R. Taylor, S. Le Bon GLOUCESTER PLACE MUSIC LTD., ADMIN. BY SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
PSYCHO KILLER D. Byrne, C. Frantz, T. Weymouth WB MUSIC CORP. AND INDEX MUSIC INC.
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Boom X SONG LIST (ALPHABETICAL, BY SONG TITLE) ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O HORI PROD. AMERICA, INC. (ASCAP) & CAFÉ AMERICANA, INC. (ASCAP)
THE SAFETY DANCE Ivan Doroschuk UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O UNIVERSAL SONGS OF POLYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. (BMI) & BETTY SONGS (SOCAN)
SO LONELY Gordon Sumner EMI BLACKWOOD MUSIC INC.
THINGS FALL APART Rick Miller WYRD PRODUCTIONS
STAYIN’ ALIVE B. Gibb., M. Gibb, R. Gibb UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O CROMPTON SONGS (BMI) & UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL MGB LTD. (PRS)
UNDER PRESSURE Frederick Mercury, Brian Harold May, Roger Meddows Taylor, John Richard Deacon, David Robert Jones RZO MUSIC INC OBO TINTORETTO, SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
SUITE MADAME BLUE Dennis DeYoung UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA (SOCAN) O/B/O ALMO MUSIC CORP. (ASCAP) & STYGIAN SONGS (ASCAP) TAINTED LOVE Edward C. Cobb EMBASSY MUSIC CORP., ADMIN. BY MUSIC SALES GROUP TAKE ON ME Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
WALK THIS WAY Steven Tallarico (Tyler), Anthony Joseph Perry BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT WHERE DID YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT Traditional; arranged by Lead Belly WHIP IT Gerald V Casale BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTION HISTORY BOOM X was commissioned by Theatre Calgary in 2017, and is produced by Kidoons and WYRD Productions, in association with The 20K Collective. It was developed over a series of workshops at Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity and Ex Machina’s La Caserne in Quebec City: March 2017 (Banff writer’s residency), Feb 2018 (Quebec workshop), March 2018 (Banff residency), and Nov 2018 (Quebec workshop). A work-in-progress performance was held on March 24 at the Harvie Theatre in Banff, and the world premiere was held at the Theatre Calgary’s Max Bell Theatre on January 18, 2019.
CONTINUE THE EXPERIENCE Watch online videos about history and culture, for families, teachers and students – EncyclopediaCanada.com. Watch our animated series on some communities featured in BOOM X and other great places! – kidoons.com. BOOM X script booklets and soundtrack available on CD, and as digital download – RickMiller.ca
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BOOM X has been a labour of love for over two years, and there are many people to whom we owe thanks: Jeff Lord, and Kidoons; Stafford Arima, Lesley MacMillan and the team at Theatre Calgary; Janice Price, and the team at Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity; Ex Machina, and the team at La Caserne; Lucie Bourgouin and Michael Perlmutter; Andrew Lis and his pal Gene Simmons; Members of Rick’s band TRAINWRECK; Creighton Doane; Marie Gignac; A. Chandimal Nicholas; Mark Bulgutch; Michael Levine; Jaclyn Seidman, Goodmans LLP; Terry Mosher; Larry Weinstein and Alexina Louie; Peter Anthony Holder. The four main characters in BOOM X have been inspired by true stories generously shared by: Antje Budde; Mark Kingwell; Sebastien Heins; Ravi Jain; Sean Devine; Deena Aziz; Frédéric Lacombe; Myriam Kamehiro; Johnny Leroux; Irina Litvinenko; Craig Francis; and Stephanie Baptist, Rick’s onstage and offstage partner for 25 years. Finally, a heartfelt merci to the Miller and Baptist families. They’ve provided inspiration, support and a diamond mine of photos and videos that glow at the heart of BOOM X.
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Bruno Matte
Writer / Director / Performer
Lighting Designer / Production Manager
Rick Miller is a Dora and Gemini award-winning writer/director/actor/ musician/educator who has performed in five languages on five continents and who Entertainment Weekly called “one of the 100 most creative people alive today”. He has created and toured solo shows such as the hit sensation BOOM, MacHomer, and (w. Daniel Brooks) Bigger Than Jesus and HARDSELL. With Robert Lepage, he has collaborated on Geometry of Miracles, Zulu Time, Lipsynch, and on the film Possible Worlds. As the artistic director of WYRD Productions and co-creative director of the Kidoons Network, Rick has most recently developed BOOM and its sequel BOOM X, and (w. Craig Francis) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, GAME of CLONES, Jungle Book, and (w. Craig Francis and Paul Van Dyck) Frankenstein; as well as animated series that educate, enlighten, empower and entertain young people. He often teaches an interdisciplinary class at the University of Toronto called The Architecture of Creativity. Rick is from Montreal, and lives in Toronto with his partner Stephanie Baptist and their two daughters.
Bruno Matte was born and raised in Quebec City, and graduated from Cegep Limoilou in 2005 in audiovisual design. A music enthusiast, he began his professional career as a lighting designer for concerts. He began working with local artists, then moved to international acts ranging from Richard Séguin and Charlotte Cardin to Cypress Hill and Daniel Lanois. In an effort to expand his creative research, Bruno began working on several bold theatre productions. Whether with Ex Machina or Kidoons, he found ways to seamlessly integrate lighting with video, under very rigorous technical constraints. His spatial design exploration continued in the world of dance, where he has worked with several La Rotonde choreographers on productions such as Alan Lake’s Les Caveaux. Bruno now regularly designs for the circus, which seems a natural fulfillment of his experience in music, theatre and movement. In productions ranging from Flip Fabrique to Machine de Cirque, the complexity of the work allows him to keep refining his craft.
POETRY, ANIMATED
Come watch students lift poems by Plath, Rimbaud, and Vermette from the page and bring them to life at the National Finals
April 25 @ 7PM
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BOOM X campaigns for performing arts centres across Canada and the US; for shows from BOWFIRE to Carol Burnett; and campaigns including TELUS, Cirque Musica and the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre.
Nicolas Dostie Video & Projection Co-Designer
An accomplished director, editor and visual artist, Nicolas Dostie studied Media Arts and Technology with a focus on television. With the arrival of the digital era in 2002, he became interested in large-scale architectural projection, and helped design the multimedia for the highly visual spectacle Cavalia. His design career then pushed him more and more into the worlds of theatre and circus. Most notably, he worked for Ex Machina and Robert Lepage on Le projet Anderson, the Jeux de Cartes series, 887 and most recently, Kodō. Considered one of the pioneers in architectural projection, Nicolas has worked on the 2014 Sotchi Olympics (with Pixmob), and the Cirque du Soleil productions Delirium, the Michael Jackson world tour and Varekai.
Irina Litvinenko Video & Projection Co-Designer
Irina Litvinenko is an accomplished creative artist, graphic designer and video production artist. Irina has been a longstanding collaborator with Rick Miller and Craig Francis, including as Multimedia Designer for Jungle Book and BOOM X; assisting on onscreen multimedia and DVD production for MacHomer and its educational animated Shakespeare videos, brand design for BOOM and BOOM X, and video sequences and design elements for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. As a web and video artist, Irina is a designer, animator and production editor of the Kidoons Network animated series. She has worked on advertising and multimedia
Virginie Leclerc Costume & Props Designer
After a Bachelor’s degree in theatre and cinema from Université Laval, Virginie went on to study scenic design at Conservatoire d’Art Dramatique de Québec. She was the first recipient of the design scholarship Théâtre BlancDesjardins. She received Quebec’s Prix d’excellence des arts et de la culture for costume designs on L’asile de la pureté (2009) and Fin de Partie (2012), and was nominated for Cyrano de Bergerac (2008) and Dans la République du Bonheur (2015). For Ex Machina, she toured with La Celestina (2004), designed props for La Tempête (2011), Jeux de Cartes : Pique (2012), Coeur (2013) and Lipsynch (2007), where she met Rick Miller. She is also a frequent designer with other renowned Quebec-based companies, including Théâtre de la Bordée, Théâtre Périscope, Théâtre du Trident and Carrefour international de théâtre de Québec. Virginie is delighted to be co-designing BOOM X, her first Kidoons/WYRD production.
Craig Francis Stage Manager / Dramaturg
Craig Francis is a writer, illustrator, performer and multi-disciplinary creator, whose works are enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. A founding member of
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BOOM X the 20K Collective, he is the co-author and co-director with Rick Miller on the productions Jungle Book, GAME of CLONES and Frankenstein (w. Rick Miller and Paul Van Dyck), as well as their Stage Manager. He’s the co-author and Stage Manager of the theatrical adaptation of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (directed by Miller), and a producer, designer, dramaturg and stage manager for Miller’s solo productions BOOM and BOOM X. Craig is co-creating reimagined adaptations of Wizard of Oz, Rose Red, and an Animazia animated series. He illustrates the cartoon characters for the Kidoons Network videos (as well as writing and voicing them), which are on display at museums in four provinces, with millions of views. Craig performed TheatreSports and improv comedy internationally for 12 years; stage credits include The Refugee Hotel (Teesri Duniya/ Segal Centre). He lives in Montreal, where he has illustrated several books, been a commentator on radio and TV, and voiced several cartoons and video games.
to thank her family and friends for their unending love and support.
Aidan Ware Assistant Production Manager
Aidan Ware hails from Calgary, Alberta and is a graduate of the Technician Theatre Production program at the University of Alberta. His passion for live production has taken him around the world where he has worn many hats as a technical director, lighting and sound designer and various technician positions. He recently completed an 18-month practicum program at the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity as a lighting technician and now finds himself in Toronto where he works as a freelance lighting programmer/technician for Solotech. He is very excited to be back on the road with the team on BOOM X!
Laurel Oneil
Jeff Lord
Stage Manager (select performances)
Executive Producer
Laurel is excited to be working on BOOM X. She has worked across Canada, but has been working as the resident stage manager at Stage West Calgary for the past 11 years. Select credits include: BOOM (Theatre Calgary & Thousand Islands Playhouse), Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q, The Producers, Game Show, The 39 Steps, Chicago, Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Stage West), and the opening ceremonies for the 2014 Alberta Summer Games. Laurel has also taught stage management at the University of Lethbridge. She would like
Jeff has a lifelong passion and vision for combining art and technology to develop original works. His projects are inspired by a love of storytelling and innovation. Through Kidoons theatrical productions, WYRD theatrical productions, and digital works on the Kidoons Network, Jeff’s artist collaborators help organizations tell their stories onstage and online. He works with not-for-profits and corporate clients across Canada and the United States with a vision to inspire and empower all generations.
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The Time Traveler’s Handbook: 18 Experiences from the Eruption of Vesuvius to Woodstock by James Wyllie, Johnny Acton, David Goldblatt. Travel through time during some of the most important historical events, including Woodstock. Learn how to act like a local, what to eat and what to wear, and most importantly, how to stay alive. 909 WYLLIE 2016 The Road to Woodstock by Michael Lang. From the man who started it all, Michael Lang recounts the events that led up to Woodstock, the festival itself and its aftermath and impact. Also included are interviews with others who helped shape the festival. As a bonus, the book includes the complete set list of all the performers, as well as some interesting behind-the-scenes photographs. 781.66079 LAN 2009 Woodstock Revisited, by Susan Reynolds. This book features 50 stories of individuals who attended this iconic festival. From a choreographer who kissed Jimi Hendrix to a newcomer experiencing the festival during his first weekend in America, these are incredible stories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 781.660797 WOO 2009 Explore More baby boomer generation
Warman’s 101 Greatest Baby Boomer Toys by Mark Rich. For those who remember “Trolls”, “Chatty Cathy” and the original Slinky, this book is for you. Head down memory lane and revisit your childhood toys. Find out what some of them are worth today if you still have them kicking around in your attic. 745.592 RIC 2005 18
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The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje. A severely burned man who doesn’t remember his own name is being cared for in an Italian monastery by a Canadian Army nurse. There, he recounts his desert explorations and his past love. This Booker Prize winner was also made into an award-winning film. FICTION ONDAATJE Away by Jane Urquhart. This beautifully written novel follows a family from the Irish famine and over the years as later generations journey to Canada to make a new home and put down roots. Urquhart’s poetic novel topped the Globe and Mail bestseller list for 132 weeks. FICTION URQUHART The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller. This bestselling novella follows National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid and married Italian-American Francesca Johnson after they meet one summer’s day. Beautifully told, this story examines the love and instant connection two strangers experience later in life when certain dreams were believed to have been lost forever. FICTION WAL Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. A confederate soldier who is tired of the war leaves the hospital to head home to Cold Mountain and his love Ada, but his journey is fraught with pain and peril. Meanwhile city-bred Ada, whose father has recently died, must look after the farm on her own until a homeless young woman offers to help her. Both experience loss and hardship in this harrowing tale. FICTION FRA
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter begins his third year at Hogwarts but something is amiss. He sees a large black dog following him at his aunt and uncle’s, and a wizard who escaped Azkaban may be coming after Harry. This third installment of the well-loved series spent more time on top of the New York Time’s bestseller list in the ‘90s than its two predecessors. J FICTION ROW
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Feedback plays an important role in theatre (and in life) so, this season, we welcomed 20 grade 10 – 12 students into Royal MTC’s new Teen Critic Program. We invited the students to be among the first to see six Royal MTC productions at the Mainstage and Warehouse. The students were encouraged to reflect on how the plays moved them and to take part in pre-show discussions with professional theatre reviewers and artists, as well as post-show “gut reaction” writing sessions.
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INDIVIDUAL GIVING Ari Cohen in A Streetcar Named Desire, 2000.
Kevin Klassen and Shannon Taylor in A Doll’s House, 2019. PHOTO BY DYLAN HEWLETT
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Come From Away standing ovation, 2018.
Creating the Spark Romeo and Juliet’s palms meet for the first time; Nora slams the door; a tortured Stanley screams for Stella; the instantaneous and electric standing ovation following Come From Away. We all remember it. That spark. It was the moment you knew you loved the theatre. Everyone’s “moment” happened because of donors like you. People who contribute to the creation of art; who understand that together we craft iconic moments that spark creativity and ignite passion in the next generation. Your donations shape the work we do and allow us to take the risks that make theatre great. You create the worlds in which we allow ourselves to get lost. You support the Backstage Pass and Teen Critic programs which foster the 22
creative drive of eager students, and you open the eyes of thousands of teens through student matinees. Supporting Royal MTC means knowing that we are a community bound by our common love of theatre and together we ensure a sustainable home where great art is born and is given every opportunity to flourish and thrive. Your gifts create theatre that sparks love and ignites inspiration in the next generation of writers, directors, actors and patrons. Donate to Royal MTC today to help shape the theatre of tomorrow. For more information or to make a donation, please contact Kate Supleve, Development Manager, at 204 954 6412 or email ksupleve@royalmtc.ca.
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NEXT AT THE JOHN HIRSCH MAINSTAGE
APR 24 – MAY 18 WORLD PREMIERE
by JAKE MACDONALD
“My weekends at the lake are not negotiable.” – BENNET
For many Manitobans, weekends at the cottage are akin to a religious experience. That zeal can be compromised when a family cottage must be passed down to the next generation. Nostalgia, personalities, maybe even lawyers, come into play. So when Eleanor wants her children to come up with a plan for their cottage, there’s a lot at stake. Jake MacDonald is already a master at his craft, with 10 books and countless articles to his credit. But The Cottage is his first crack at playwriting, a task he’s undertaken with vigour and enthusiasm. He’s also embraced the collaborative nature of theatre, working closely with staff, director Robb Paterson and dramaturge Trish Cooper. For his part, Paterson has assembled a tremendous cast, including Jennifer Lyon, Chris Sigurdson and Tom Keenan as the squabbling siblings, and Jane Burpee as Eleanor. Join us for this world premiere – cottage season is around the corner!
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JOHN Some of Baker’s honours include a New York Drama Critics Circle Award, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, a Lilly Award, a Time Warner Storytelling Fellowship, a MacDowell Fellowship and a Master Artist Residency at Atlantic Center for the Arts.
The art of silence
Baker is a master of dramatic silences. Though plays typically depend on dialogue to deliver a message, she believes in the power of what is left unsaid. By letting the play unfold naturally, the characters can evolve and develop gradually and organically, challenging the audience’s patience and attention spans in our social media world. Baker has noticed that these moments of silence in theatre can be uncomfortable and awkward. But when the pause is just long enough, the audience becomes more aware and adjusts to these breaks pulling them deeper into the play.
Annie Baker Annie Baker is an American playwright best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Flick. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and moved between Massachusetts and New York after her parents divorced. Annie began writing plays in fifth grade when she would create stories with friends. She earned an undergrad degree in dramatic writing from NYU and an MFA from Brooklyn College in 2009. In 2013, she won international acclaim for The Flick.
Baker magnificently crafts the art of silence in her work and continues to focus more on conversation (and the breaks in conversation) and less on action. For example, in John, Baker follows the story of a New York City couple during their trip to a creepy B&B and the disputes and awkward silences that arise from their squabbles. In The Antipodes, Baker highlights storytelling as a group of screenwriters have a brainstorming session and in, The Flick, she slows the story down to create a stronger impact when dialogue is delivered.
Baker’s plays have been performed worldwide including The Flick, Circle Mirror Transformation, The Aliens, Body Awareness and an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. 24
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JOHN our family, or our own actions – though this haunting often goes unnoticed. Nonetheless, places talk to us and work on us. It is no accident that John is set in a former hospital in one of the most haunted places in America. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is haunted by the ghosts of the tens of thousands of soldiers whose lives were taken by their fellow citizens. And by the ghosts of the ideologies that fuelled that fight and were never truly laid to rest.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES BY CHRISTOPHER BRAUER
There is always more to things and we hardly ever see it. My son and I look at pictures of icebergs and are astonished by how most of the iceberg is hidden below the surface of the ocean. Or by how the mass of our universe is far greater than the sum of all the observable matter it contains. And it’s like that in our communications with each other, too. We watch each other so closely, trying to figure out what the other is thinking and we seldom really get the answers we yearn for. We watch so closely that we can’t listen. So, we go mad – watching, interpreting – missing the “more” we know is there. The places in our lives, too, are more than they appear. They are haunted with our past – the past of our nation,
And then there are the objects that fill our lives. The “matter” we hang onto regardless of what Marie Kondo says. The items that are roadways to memories, or histories, or places, or people. The items that we apologize to when we bump them or break them…because we suspect they are as conscious of us as we are of them. Annie Baker’s funny and sad and magical John is a play that allows us to see the “more” that we so easily speed past. And it does so by not talking to us about it, but by moving slowly and quietly and allowing us the time and space to become part of the play and to see all of the ordinary things of life made strange – strange enough that we can really see them again. The quiet and stillness are uncomfortable at first. But that passes.
SYNOPSIS – Jenny and Elias are taking their crumbling relationship on a tour of Civil War sites, in the hope that a few days in a Gettysburg bed and breakfast will bring them together again. As they figure out how to coexist (and whether they should), the struggling couple learns about love, acceptance and the pressures of loneliness. With a style all her own, Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker shines with this insightful reflection on human relationships. John illuminates the distance between what is seen with the eyes and what is simply understood, and asks how well we can really know the people we love. 26
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John By Annie Baker April 4 – 20, 2019 preview April 3
Director.......................................................................... Christopher Brauer Set & Costume Designer................................................Brian Perchaluk† Lighting Designer.............................................................Scott Henderson Sound Designer.............................................................................Chris Brett Auditing Director................................................................ Christine Leslie Stage Manager...................................................................Margaret Brook Apprentice Stage Manager................................................... Darius Hahn THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Genevieve............................................................................. Terri Cherniack† Mertis......................................................................................... Maggie Nagle Elias.................................................................................................David Reale Jenny.............................................................................................. Rosie Simon SETTING: End of November at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
John is performed with two intermissions. Special thanks: Alan Turner, Associate, Automatic Musical Instrument Collector’s Association (for the Player piano). Production photography by Dylan Hewlett.
Royal MTC acknowledges that our two venues are on Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. †Past Jean Murray - Moray Sinclair Scholarship award winner
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JOHN Terri Cherniack
Maggie Nagle
Genevieve
Mertis
ROYAL MTC Selected: Sense and Sensibility, Outside Mullingar, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (with Citadel), Chimerica (with CS), Alice Through the Looking-Glass, Late Company, The Seagull, Other People’s Money, Gone With the Wind, Calendar Girls (with Mirvish), Strong Poison, The Price, Pride and Prejudice, The Importance of Being Earnest, Our Town, The Dresser, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Philadelphia Story (with TC), King Lear, The Crucible, Season’s Greetings, Homeward Bound (with VP), Dancing at Lughnasa (with NAC), The Heidi Chronicles (with Mirvish), None is Too Many (with WJT), Waiting for the Parade. OTHER THEATRE Selected in Winnipeg: The Swearing Jar, The Savannah Disputation, Glorious, Having Hope at Home, Copenhagen, Love and Anger (PTE); Stripped-Down Hamlet, The Comedy of Errors (SIR); Tribes, Social Security (WJT); Blithe Spirit (Echo Theatre); Cruel and Unusual Punishment (TPM). In Canada: Terri has performed major roles at VP, TC, Citadel, Persephone, The Globe, Tarragon, CS, YPT, Mirvish, Theatre Passe Muraille, Theatre Plus, NAC, Centaur, Segal and Neptune. FILM/TV Burden of Truth, Keep Your Head Up, Kid: The Don Cherry Story, Category 7: The End of the World, Haunting Sarah, Everybody’s Doing It, Hell on Heels. TRAINING Graduate of U of W, U of M and the National Theatre School of Canada.
ROYAL MTC The Constant Wife (with Citadel), A Christmas Carol, The Winslow Boy (with TA), Season’s Greetings, The Good Sisters (Les Belles-Soeurs), Garrison’s Garage. OTHER THEATRE PTE, MTYP, WJT, Centaur, ATP, Blythe Festival, TPM, Dry Cold Productions, Red Hen Productions. FILM/TV We Were Children, The Saddest Music in the World, My Life as a Dog. TRAINING Graduate of Studio 58, Langara College. ET CETERA Maggie would like to remember the amazing Donna Lewis; performer, teacher, writer. Sorely missed by those lucky to spend time in her company.
David Reale Elias
ROYAL MTC My Name is Asher Lev (with
Segal).
OTHER THEATRE Hamlet, A Midsummer
Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet (Classical Theatre Project); The Great Gatsby (Lower Ossington Theatre); Pvt. Wars, The Fatal Gazogene (Red One Theatre Collective); Claire, From the Bus (Storefront Theatre); Ghost Stories (Mirvish); Stag and Doe (Theatre Orangeville). FILM/TV Suits, Murdoch Mysteries, Private Eyes, Molly’s Game and Bang Bang Baby, which was awarded the Best Canadian First Feature at TIFF in 2014.
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JOHN Rosie Simon Jenny
ROYAL MTC First appearance. OTHER THEATRE Dinner With the Duchess
(Next Stage Festival); Kim’s Convenience, Cowboy Versus Samurai (Soulpepper); acquiesce (Factory); Urinetown (Firehall Arts Centre); The King and I (Gateway Theatre); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Arts Club/Belfry); Flower Drum Song, Red Letters, A…My Name is Alice (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre). TV Good Witch (Hallmark); Slasher-Solstice (Netflix); Motive (CTV); Carter (Bravo); Killjoys (Syfy). TRAINING Graduate from Capilano University in musical theatre. ET CETERA Rosie and the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, received a Jessie Richardson Award for Outstanding Ensemble (Arts Club/Belfry).
Uncle Vanya, for which she also designed the costumes (Soho Rep). Ms. Baker’s plays have been performed at over 100 theatres across the US and in England, Australia, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Latvia, Sweden and Russia. She is a Residency Five playwright at Signature Theatre and a member of New Dramatists, MCC’s Playwrights Coalition and EST. Recent honours include a New York Drama Critics Circle Award, a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, a Lilly Award, a Time Warner Storytelling Fellowship, a MacDowell Fellowship and a Master Artist Residency at Atlantic Center for the Arts. A published anthology of her work, The Vermont Plays, is available from TCG books.
Christopher Brauer Director
ROYAL MTC Venus in Fur. OTHER THEATRE Director: Upcoming:
Annie Baker Playwright
Annie Baker’s full-length plays include The Flick (Playwrights Horizons, OBIE Award for Playwriting, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize), Circle Mirror Transformation (Playwrights Horizons, OBIE Award for Best New American Play, Drama Desk nomination for Best Play), The Aliens (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, OBIE Award for Best New American Play), Body Awareness (Atlantic Theater Company, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Best Play/Emerging Playwright), and an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s
Kiss of the Spider Woman (Dry Cold); R2 – The Last Concert of Richard II (zone41 with Royal Canoe); The Moonlight Sonata of Beethoven Blatz (Station Arts Centre); Richard III, Othello (SIR); Angels in America: Millennium Approaches & Perestroika (WJT); Three Sisters (zone41/ TPM); Winter’s Tale (Tom Tom Theatre); Story of a Sinking Man (Theatre Dirigible); The Universal Wolf (No Sugar Added Productions); Three More Sleepless Nights (Broken Dog Productions); The Play’s the Thing, Marion Bridge (Georgian Theatre Festival); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Concord Floral, Twelfth Night, Seven Doors, The Possibilities, As You Like It, Faust(us), Pericles, King Lear, La La La Dispute (U of W). TRAINING/TEACHING MFA York University. Christopher is an Associate
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JOHN Professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Winnipeg. ET CETERA This and everything is for Erin and Ollie.
Scott Henderson Lighting Designer
Brian Perchaluk Set & Costume Designer
ROYAL MTC Recent and favourites: A Doll’s House, The Humans, Di and Viv and Rose, Once (with Grand), Sarah Ballenden, Black Coffee, Billy Elliot the Musical, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily, A Christmas Story, Harvey, August: Osage County, The Boys in the Photograph (with Mirvish), The Lonesome West, Patience, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, M. Butterfly (with NAC). OTHER THEATRE Brian’s work has been featured at theatres across the country, including two seasons each at the Shaw and Stratford festivals. Selected recent credits include: Falsettos (WJT/Dry Cold); The Whipping Man (WJT); Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables (Rainbow); The Drowsy Chaperone (Globe); Vimy (NAC/GCTC); New Magic Valley Fun Town, Prairie Nurse, Gracie, The Flats (PTE); A Little Night Music (Dry Cold); King Lear, Fidelio (Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada); Proud (TPM). TRAINING Graduate of U of W and NTS. ET CETERA Recipient of Gemini, Jessie Richardson, Prix Rideau and Winnipeg Theatre Awards.
ROYAL MTC Over 50 productions since 1995, including Sense and Sensibility, Morning After Grace, A Christmas Carol (2017, 2005), Shakespeare in Love (with Citadel), Sarah Ballenden, Bittergirl: The Musical, Black Coffee, The Audience (with Mirvish), Billy Elliot the Musical, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (with Mirvish), Next to Normal, Red (with Belfry), The Seagull, Top Girls. OTHER THEATRE Scott has designed lighting for opera, dance and theatre companies in Winnipeg and across Canada, including the Shaw and Stratford festivals. TRAINING Scott is a graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School and is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada. ET CETERA Special thanks to Karen, Sean and Alex for love and support.
Chris Brett Sound Designer ROYAL MTC Buying the Farm (tour), Heisenberg, Di and Viv and Rose, Outside Mullingar, Hand to God, 23.5 Hours, Things We Do For Love, Myth of the Ostrich. TEACHING Chris has taught Audio Engineering at Mid-Ocean Recording, Ambience Professional and Studio 11. ET CETERA Chris is a music composer as well as an audio engineer, music producer and sound designer.
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JOHN Margaret Brook
Darius Hahn
Stage Manager
Apprentice Stage Manager
ROYAL MTC It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play, The Humans, Outside Mullingar, Million Dollar Quartet, Unnecessary Farce, The Devil’s Music, The Glass Menagerie, The Penelopiad, The Fighting Days, The 39 Steps, The Syringa Tree. OTHER THEATRE PTE, Manitoba Opera, MTYP and Royal MTC co-productions with the Citadel, Theatre Calgary, Vancouver Playhouse, Royal Alex, Saidye Bronfman.
ROYAL MTC First engagement. OTHER THEATRE Stage Manager: Will You
Be My Friend (Green Light Arts); Journey to the East (Tottering Biped Theatre); The Velveteen Rabbit (Canada’s Ballet Jörgen). Technician: Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Drayton Entertainment and the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. TRAINING Graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Theatre and Performance department.
Whether it be for pure enjoyment or to relive memories, people start collecting for many reasons. Inspired by the creepy doll collection in the B&B, we asked the cast of John about their past and present collections. “I collect cookbooks now. I used to collect elephants (not real ones – just anything with an elephant on it).” – Terri Cherniack (Genevieve) “People’s handwriting in the form of correspondence, so letters mostly. Also, things people have made with their hands; and, of course, books.” – Maggie Nagle (Mertis) “I always wanted to have a collection. But I was (and am) too impatient. So, I would just take other people’s collections. My cousin’s baseball cards, my sister’s sticker book, a box of seashells from a yard sale, I stole the tin of bottle-caps from my second-grade classroom.... I’ve always felt bad about never really collecting anything myself... now I realize that I was just collecting collections.” – David Reale (Elias) “I’ve kept every ticket stub of every movie I’ve been to starting with Ever After in 1998.” – Rosie Simon (Jenny) 34
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Jim* & Penny McLandress‡ Drs. Ken & Sharon Mould Leigh Murphy – in memory of Liam Murphy‡ Vivienne Nickerson Cam & Carole Osler Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Tippett-Pope Derek Riley Sanford & Deborah Riley Bill & Laurie* Speers Maitland & Pat Sundmark Triple A Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation Helga Van Iderstine* Marcel Van Woensel Scott & Sonya Wright Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation Anonymous
$1,200-1,999 Margaret & Jim Astwood Marjorie Blankstein CM, OM, LLD & the late Morley Blankstein Sheldon & Penny Bowles Doneta* & Harry Brotchie‡ Todd Bourcier Haderra & Mark Chisick Heather Clarke* Andrew Drinnan†‡
ACT LIKE A STAR! Everyone at the theatre is part of the show. Yes, even you. You want to be a star, don’t you? These tips will make you a stand-out performer (in a good way)!
Scents and Sensibility
Many theatre lovers experience adverse medical reactions from scented products. Please consider others before using scented products.
Park Your Mobile Device
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The Sound of Silence
Our theatre has great acoustics. So when you’re talking during the show, everyone can hear you. Your neighbours, the ushers and even the actors. We want you to talk about the show but at intermission or after the final bows.
We’re always happy to see you at the theatre. Thank you for coming!
SUPPORTERS Lawrence & Brenda Ellerby Paulo Fernandes*‡ Katherine Fox*‡ Susan* & Ab Freig‡ Sandy Gousseau*‡ Mintie & Al Grienke John* & Nicola Guttormson‡ Dawn & Brian Hanson – in memory of Kristin Hanson Shawn Hughes* & Bruno Koehn‡ Katie Inverarity†‡ Jason Kasper* Gordon Keatch*‡ Serena Helen Kraayeveld Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation James & Teresa Kraemer Brenda & Trevor Kriss‡ David* & Ellen Kroft‡ Katarina Kupca‡ Donna & Dave* Lalama J. Lamothe Rick Lee & Laurie Shapiro Gail Loewen Christine Skene & Nick Logan Reginald & Judy Low Dr. Douglas MacEwan Mark & Gloria Mancini‡ Virginia & the late Robert Martin Carol & Barry McArton Terri & Jim McKerchar‡ Grant Mitchell & Cat Lambeth Jeffrey* & Mary Morton Dr. & Mrs. Kieran O’Keeffe Kris Olafson‡ M. Plett-Lyle Mr. & Mrs. Lawrie & Fran Pollard K. Heather Power & Harold Klause‡ Lawrence Prout* & Lisa Gardewine‡ Margaret Redmond* & Greg Gillis‡ Brad Regehr* & Nalini Reddy Murray & Cindy Reimer Mrs. Shirley Richardson Barbara & Derek* Rolstone‡ Cheryl & Lorne Sharfe Ken & Susan Skinner* Kevin Hines & Shelly Smith-Hines†‡ Joan Stephens – in memory of Annice Stephens‡ Shelley† & Mark Stroski‡ Jim & Jan Tennant Richard L. Yaffe* & John A. Statham
COMPANY CIRCLE $600-1,199 Robert & Ina Abra Family Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation Ryan Bernier Bruce & Shelley Bertrand-Meadows Helga & Gerhard Bock Cathie & Brian Bowerman Susan Brownstone Brock & Thomas Brock Pam & Andrew Cooke Ben & Shari Diamond Sharron & Joel Dudeck Robert & Florence Eastwood Ernest & Ruth Epp Gordon Hannon Gregg & Mary Hanson Dr. Ted & Gail Hechter Hon. Justice William Johnston Ian Kirk†‡ Eileen & George Klassen Kevin & Deneen Klippenstein The Honourable Guy J. Kroft & Hester Kroft* Pat & Jim Ludwig Peter & Maureen Macdonald Mr. G. Markham Gerry Matte & Lydia Surasky-Matte Shelley Neel‡ Tracey Novak Richard & Bonnie Olfert Linda & Wayne Paquin Donna Plant Henriette Ricou & Jure Manfreda Andrea & Michael Robertson‡ Diane Shapiro Margaret & Paul Shuckett Carol & Ron Slater Fund – Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Debbie Spracklin Donald & Lorraine Swanson Dr. Peter Triggs‡ Grant Tweed Carol & Hugo Unruh Strang/van Ineveld Family Vicki Verville‡ Margaret Wollner
$250-599 Pat & Bob Adamson Dr. Liz Adkins Brian Adolph†‡ Philip Akin Jay & Judy Anderson Joy & Robert Antenbring Dr. Ignatius Anyadike Archie & Jo-Anne Arnott Elaine Arsenault-Schultz *Current Royal MTC Board of Trustees/Advisory Board members
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Sheena Baird†‡ Jorslaw & Mary Barwinsky Larry Beeston & Anna Sikora Trish Bergal Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Bergbusch Ron Blicq Lilian Bonin John Borger Dr. Elizabeth Boustcha Bruce & Karen Boyd Kris & Ruth Breckman Billy Brodovsky & Libby Yager‡ Sheila & David Brodovsky Miriam Bronstein George & Ellen Bruce MacDonald/Cageorge Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation Shelley Chochinov Kenneth Clark & Pamela Lockman Mrs. Aynsley Cockshott Dr. & Mrs. James Dalton Chris Darazsi‡ J. Davidson‡ J. Dawson James Dugan & Mary Bawden Helene Dyck H. Dyck Mr. & Mrs. Glen* & Joan Dyrda Mr. & Mrs. William Easton Debra Evaniuk Beverley & Ronald John Fitzpatrick Marcia Fleisher Arnold Frieman Felicia & Trevor Frost Colleen & Dan Furlan‡ Ben & Serky Goldberg Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Gomori Jeremy & Maureen Gordon‡ Sylvia & Doug Hannah Mr. Kyle Hendin Rodney Hick & Tracey Jackson Vivian Hilder-Skwark & David Skwark‡ Mr. Dennis Hodgkinson Jennie Hogan Tanis & Bernd Hohne Michael & Crystal Hollas‡ N & L Holliday Carol Holmes & Brian Duff Dan & Karen Ilchyna Marlis & David Jacobson Sylvia Jansen Cliff Jeffers Margaret Jeffries Claire & Gerald Jewers Dr. Danielle & Mr. Brendan Roddy Robert & Karen Johnston Lisa Johnston‡ Marilyn & Sheldon Joyal Sheryl Kapitz & Aaron London Edgar Kellett Edward & Stella Kennedy
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SUPPORTERS Robert Kennedy & Claudette Leclerc Peter Kingsley Betty Klassen Myron & Marion Klysh Julie Ann Kniskern John & Kathryn Knowles Donna L. Korban & Family David & Denise Koss Carol Campbell & Andy Krentz Howard & Jane Kroeger Randie & Jan Kushnier Brent Kvern Glad & Lloyd Lamont Barbara Latocki Desiree Lavallee†‡ Dr. G. H. Lawler John & Heather Lea Wendell & Eleanor Lind Charles & Diane Littman David & Marie Loewen Dr. Sora Ludwig & Dr. Brent Schacter Harriet & Ted Lyons Brian & Christie Lysack Helen & Paul Major N. Marr Dr. Donald McInnes Mr. & Mrs. Campbell McIntyre Marlene & Ian McKay Greg & Gloria McLaren Barb Melnychuk Dr. Jonathan Gabor & Tia Metaxas Albert & Judith Metcalfe‡ Susie Miclash Irene & the late Claire Miller Rena & Reno Molinari Dr. Catherine Moltzan & Paul Brault Margaret & Fred Mooibroek Sagan Morrow*‡ Suzanne & Kenneth Munroe Brad Nance
Helen Orestes Cam Mackie & Doris Mae Oulton Jeff Palamar Murray Palay & Ivy Kopstein Heather & Harry Panaschuk Dr. Philip & Joanne Pass Chris Pearce & Ruth Magnuson Brian & Deborah Pekarchuk Peter & Anita Pelech Maryam & Izzy Peltz Fund – Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Carol Penner Gina O’Connor & John C. Petersmeyer* Calvin Polet Beth Pollard Keith Powls Maureen Prendiville & Paul Jensen Ms. Judith Putter Tammy Rabkin Vivian E. Rachlis Carole Rankin‡ Iris Reimer Wayne Rempel David & Joan Rew Tony Robbins Rosenberg Family Trust Jay Ross Sandra Sadler Cathy & Paul Samyn Barbara Scheuneman Renate & Bill Schulz Harald & Vicki Schulz Gary & Darcia Senft Melanie Sexton† & Ian Walsh‡ Jewish Foundation of Manitoba – in memory of Sybil Shack for the benefit of MTC Sharon Shaydak Shayna & Merrill Shulman
Jeff Sisler & Cathy Rippin-Sisler Ms. Judy Nichol & Dr. Jim Skinner Sandra & Cliff Skrabek Chad Smith‡ Mrs. Lorraine Smith Al* & Virginia Snyder The Spielman Family Evelyn Stephen Eleanor Suderman MaryAnn Supleve Mr. & Mrs. Paul Swart Shayne & Kathryn Taback Ross & Bette-Jayne Taylor Leah R. Janzen & Ian R. Thomson Gord & Lorena Trann B. Baydock & W. Tretiak Dr. Stephen Tritt & Dr. Sharon Goszer-Tritt Patricia Van Doninck Fran & Bob Vannevel‡ Dr. & Mrs. M. B. Vodrey Ed & Jesse Vorst Dorothy Walker Stirling Walkes Donald Wardrop Lois & Henry Wedel Mary Agnes Welch Florence & Donald Whitmore Kathleen Gough & Timothy Wildman Catherine Wilkie – in memory of C. Noreen Wilkie R. & A. Winstone Dr. David Wiseman & Merilyn Kraut Valerie Wowryk Harry & Evelyn Wray Dr. Dorothy Y. Young 15 Anonymous
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SUPPORTERS $150-249 Elena Anciro†‡ Dawn Andersen Bernice Antoniuk Elizabeth B. Armytage Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation Lynne Arnason Peter Attwood Ian Backus Richard & Nancy Ball Robert Bamburak Lynley Baranyk June & Ted Bartman Dr. John & Karen Bate Dianne J. Beaven James & Dawn-Lynne Bedford Holly Beirnes-Burt Susan & George Benias Bruce & Joyce Berry Trust Beta Edwin M. Bethune Joan Blight Marnie & Keith Bolland Denise Bonner Carol Ann Borody-Siemens Tim & Shelly Borys Lee & Karen Bowman Morva Bowman & Alan Pollard Jackie & Steve Broda-Milian Brian Brown Gerald R. Brown Carol Budnick Sean & Melanie Bueckert G. Burge & K. England John Burrows Karen Buss Donna Byrne Kelly & Judy Caughlin Merv & Jan Cavers Douglas Chapman Ron & Carol Chapman Rosemary Chapman Lorraine Chatel Farouk & Laila Chebib Duane Cheskey‡ Bobbi Chomiak Glen & Lorna Clark Katherine Cobor & Gordon Steindel Lawrence & Reesa Cohen Hy & Pat Cohen Fund Agnes & John K. Collins Donna Collins Melonee Collins Diane M. Connelly Philip Coulter Roy & Marie Craig R. Lynn Craton Gary & Fiona Crow Margaret A. Cuddy Ellen Curtis‡ J. Dale
G. L. Damphousse Ms. Linda Daniels Maureen Danzinger Diane de Rocquigny Faye Dixon Sylvia & Margaret Docker Carl & Wilma Doerksen Beverley Doern Dr. Sheila Domke & Stephen Ross Tom Dooley Dennis Doyle Rob Dryden John & Ada Ducas Sonya Dyck-Ledochowski David & Barbara Ediger‡ Greg Edmond & Irene Groot-Koerkamp E.N. Egan Dr. Michael Eleff & Ms. Chan Thau Don & Elfie Elias Mr. & Mrs. John & Martha Enns Dan Erickson Michael & Brenda Evans Jemara Fay‡ Marion Fellinger Nelma Fetterman Douglas Finkbeiner Gayle Fischer Lawrence Foster‡ Linda Freed & Leezan Freed-Lobchuk Chris Freeman Janice French Menno H. & Jolanda Friesen Anne Friesen Pamela & Kevin Friesen Dianne Frost Monica Furer Daniel Gagnon Gloria & Rick Gallant Frank Filbert & Judy Garwood-Filbert Guy & Melanie Gaudreau Lynne & Lindsay Gauld‡ Denise & Ron George Trish Gibson Juanita Giesbrecht Rick & Patti Gilhuly Ms. Heather Gillander Sharon & Arnold Glass Morris Glimcher Barbara & David Goldenberg Alicyn Goodman‡ Michele Goossen‡ Shawn & Bill Gould Linda Graham Rosa Graveline Karen Guenther Kari Hagness†‡ Rhonda & Glen Haight Joanne & David Haines Sharon Hamilton‡ Gregory & Heather Hammond
*Current Royal MTC Board of Trustees/Advisory Board members
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Bruce & Judy Harris Joanne Harris Kathryn & Wayne Harrison Ken & Ruth Hayes Evelyn Hecht Frank & Sue Hechter Mary Heindle Coral Hetherington David & Mary Hickling Cathy & Ted Hlynsky Gwen Hoare Rob & Jen Hochkievich‡ John & Lenore Hodge Tom & Dianne Hodgson Gary Hook & Charmine Lyons Keith Horn Ken Houssin Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Karen Howell Dr. Frank & Donna Hruska Carol & Ian Hughes G. C. Irwin-Kilfoyle Krista† Jackson & Matthew Handscombe‡ Brenda Jenkyns Lynne Jentsch Dave & Lesia Johns Mary Janine Johnson James Tam & Katherine Jordan Marilyn Juvonen Loretta Kampeas & John Gartner Brian & Renee Kaplan Ms. Penny Kelly Nancy Kerr Paula Klan Orah & Soody Kleiman L. Knodel Paul & Tamara Kochan Peter & Valerie Kohut Lisa Koss & Alex Vecherya Richard & Janice Kostelnyk‡ Jacki & Sheldon Koven Lorraine Kraichy‡ Jonathan & Cara Kroft Leonard & Helen La Rue Teena Laird Pam Lawrence Bob Leggett Kathy & Saul Leibl Kerrie Halprin & Richard Leipsic Tim & Kate Letkemann‡ Carol & Clifford Levi Dr. Jack Lipkin & Debbie Szternfeld Lipkin Linda Loewen Dianne & Laurie Logan Nora Losey Dr. Simon Lucy Carole Lupkowski Tom Lussier Enid Lyons Dennis MacLean
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SUPPORTERS Daphne MacMillan† Tamara Mares Elaine & Neil Margolis Ms. Grace Martel Agatha Massey Cheryl & Eric Matheson Linda Matheson Bob & Betty McCamis Doug McKeag Gordon McKee Dr. Liz McKenzie John & Carolynne McLure Fund – The Winnipeg Foundation Barry McNabb‡ Donald G. McNabb Jim & Karren Middagh Andrew & Pat Miles Ray Montague Bill Muir Lauren Mulhall Don Munro Jacqueline Nagel Harold Nagy Marika Nerbas Betty Nesbitt & Peter Chambers Robert Nickel Sheila Norrie Tom Nowicki Gary Oko Joanne Olchowecki Gloria & Robert Olynyk S. Joy Ooto Cynthia Orris Theresa Oye – in memory of Diane Stefanson B. Peterson & S. Slonosky Rob & Linda Pettit Rick Pinchin Bill Podolsky Carolyn Porhownik Brett Porth Jocelyne Prefontaine Elizabeth Prudhomme W. John Rae Dr. R. & Audrey Ramchandar Angeline Ramkissoon Linda Ratynski Vance & Bev Rehill Cheryl Reid Mr. & Mrs. William Reynolds Mr. Louis Ricciuto Dr. & Mrs. J. Richtik Jean Riggall Kent Ringler Marilyn Robbins Jane Robinson Celia Rodd M. Rogalsky Gail MacAulay & Kevin Rollason Renee Roseman
Mary Anne Rosenbloom D. Ross & Rita Romsa-Ross Ms. Debbie Roy Olga A. Runnalls‡ Craig Russell & Janet Shaw-Russell Elizabeth & Laurence Russin – in memory of Patrick Brown Michael T. Ruta Barbara Ryan Sudhir Sandhu Shona Scappaticci‡ Carolyn Schellenberg Hans & Gabriele Schneider Werner & Mary Schulz Ms. Faye Scott Ryan Scott Carol Scurfield Jim & Susan Shaw Dr. & Mrs. A.M. Shojania Debbie Shymko Pamela Simmons Anna Sipinski Jennifer Skelly & Family‡ Marlene Skuba Lillian Smith Caterina & George Sotiriadis Peter & Geri Spencer Adrienne Stach Karen Stewart-Paley Lisa & Daniel Stiver Heidi Struck‡ Tom & Shirley Strutt Mary-Lou K. Taylor Aurora Tetrault Mary E. Tibbs‡ Sharon Timson‡ Malcolm & Shirley Tinsley Terry Tully Eric Turner Mr. Charles R. Vandekerkhove Helmut & Gwen Waedt Bob & Sherry Ward Veralyn Warkentin Peter & Joan Washchyshyn Walter & Shirley Watts Tamara & John Wells Al & Pat Wherrett‡ Murray & Nancy Wiegand C. E. Wilmot Leslie Wilson Dennis & Gustine Wilton Dennis & Janet Woodford Grant & Sheila Woods Mrs. Lorraine Woods-Bavasah Adele & Arthur Wortzman Raymond & Louise Wyant Landice Yestrau Brad Zander‡ Ken & Pat Zealand Gary Zimak
*Current Royal MTC Board of Trustees/Advisory Board members
Dr. & Mrs. A. Zimmer Mr. & Mrs. Roman Zubach 24 Anonymous
SPONSOR The Asper Foundation The Gail Asper Family Foundation Assiniboine Credit Union Banville & Jones Wine Co Bell MTS Canada One Travel CN Culligan Water Dycom Direct Mail Services Esdale Printing Co. Ltd. Fillmore Riley LLP Freeman Audio Visual Canada Friesens Corporation Gardewine/Winnipeg Moving & Storage The Gates on Roblin The Great-West Life Assurance Company Greystone Managed Investments Inc. Hermanos South American Steakhouse HUB International IG Wealth Management Lawton Partners MacDon Industries Ltd. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries McDiarmid Flowers McNally Robinson Booksellers MMP Architects/ Hippo CMMS Peak of the Market Pizza Hotline PwC RBC Convention Centre RBC Royal Bank Relish New Brand Experience Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Stantec Consulting Ltd. Stewart-Renouf Group Subway Franchise World Headquarters, LLC TD Bank Group University of Manitoba Wawanesa Insurance Winnipeg Airports Authority The Winnipeg Free Press
†Current Royal MTC staff ‡Monthly donors If you have remembered Royal MTC in your will, please let us know.
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SUPPORTERS CORPORATE DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $25,000+
Funseekers Ladies Travel Intergroup Consultants Ltd. Patill/St. James Insurance Welcome to Winnipeg Inc., Karen Tereck
$10,000-24,999 Qualico
$5,000-9,999 Cambrian Credit Union
FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE
$3,000-4,999 Terracon Development Ltd.
$1,200-2,999 Bison Transport, Don Strueber BRR Logistics Ltd, Judy* & Michael Wakefield Deloitte Foundation Canada Fillmore Riley LLP Manitoba Blue Cross Manitoba’s Credit Unions Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. Maxim Truck & Trailer Mile Road Productions Inc, Laurie Lam† & Larry Desrochers Ruth & Ted Northam PRA Inc. Regal Tours Safeway & Sobeys Winmar Property Restoration
CORPORATE COMPANY CIRCLE
Astroid Management Ltd. Party Stuff/U-Rent-It Premier Printing Ltd.
MCW/AGE Consulting Professional Engineers Mid West Packaging Limited
$150-299
Johnston Group Inc. Richardson Foundation
$600-1,199
$300-599
Wayne & Lee Anderson Gail Asper, OC, OM, LLD* Zdzislaw (Zaz) Bajon & Patricia Hunter Marjorie & Morley§ Blankstein Duane§ & Pauline Braun Doneta* & Harry Brotchie David & Lianne Carefoot Len & Heather Cariou Terri Cherniack & Steven Schipper, CM† Jennifer Cheslock† & George Buri David Christianson & Vera Steinberger David* & Barbara Christie Gerry* & Chris Couture Hugh B. Cowan Kerry Dangerfield* Laurie Lam† & Larry Desrochers Glen* & Joan Dyrda Robert & Florence Eastwood Don & Elfie Elias Bill & Gayle Fischer Anthony* & Jennifer Fletcher Jack Fraser James Gibbs§ Sandy* & Rheal Gousseau John* & Nicola Guttormson Ahava Halpern & Frank Lavitt Linda Hamilton & Grange Morrow Gary Hannaford* & Cathy Rushton Ted & Gail Hechter June§ & Bob Jackson Fund for the Performing Arts
Maureen E. Jay Andrew & Wendy Jensen David & Diane Johnston Dr. Leonard & Hope§ Kahane Janis Kaminsky Jason Kasper* John Kearsey* Gordon* & Anne§ Keatch Rob Kennedy & Claudette Leclerc Serena Helen Kraayeveld Leona J. MacDonald Mark & Gloria Mancini Peggy Barker & Ron McKinnon Jim* & Penny McLandress Barb Melnychuk Bob & Pat Migliore Jeffrey Morton* Ken & Sharon Mould Dr. Liam Murphy§ Robb & Heather Paterson Chris Pearce Gina & John C. Petersmeyer* Drs. Bill Pope & Elizabeth Tippett-Pope K. Heather Power & Harold Klause Margaret Redmond* & Greg Gillis Edward Fisher & Lyse Rémillard Joan D. Richardson Michelle Rowan Sharon Ryman Susan Skinner* Kevin Hines & Shelly Smith-Hines† Bill & Laurie* Speers Joan Stephens Suzanne Ullyot Richard L. Yaffe* & John A. Statham Brenda Zaporzan§ 2 Anonymous
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SUPPORTERS ENDOWMENT FUND Many thanks to the generosity of our Endowment Fund donors who gave a gift or fulfilled a pledge payment between Dec 1, 2017 and Feb 19, 2019. Amounts are cumulative. $5,000,000+ Government of Canada/ Gouvernement du Canada Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine canadien
$250,000-499,999 Gail Asper, OC, OM, LLD* & Michael Paterson
$100,000-249,999 Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Volunteer Corps of Ushers Henriette Ricou & Jure Manfreda
$50,000-99,999 James Gibbs§
$25,000-49,999 Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson J.K. May Investments Ltd. Allan MacDonald Elizabeth Marr & Nick Slonosky Cam & Carole Osler Jim & Leney Richardson Maureen & Bill Watchorn
$10,000-24,999 Lee & Wayne Anderson The Bowles Family John F. (Jack) Fraser* Bryan Klein, Susan Halprin & daughters The Estate of Gordon P. Linney
Norma Anne Padilla Lawrie & Fran Pollard Terracon Development Ltd. Wearing Williams Limited – Don & Sheila Katz
Lynne Arnason – in memory of Campbell Wright Zaz Bajon & Patricia Hunter Margaret Caie Dr. Ted & Gail Hechter Susan and Keith Knox John Maguire & Susan Collison Gina O’Connor & John C. Petersmeyer* Heather Pullan & Tom Frohlinger Faye Warren Dr. Dorothy Y. Young
Teresa A. Hay Marilyn & Helios Hernandez Bob Jones & Lori Tastad The Estate of Alan Richardson Burnett Laing Vera Moroz Paul & Elaine Neelon Jean & Lisa Neron Theresa & Bill Parrish Myron Pawlowsky & Susan Boulter Bill & Norma Rennie Marc & Sherri Rittinger Deborah & Neil Rostkowski Pat & Michelle Rowan Susan Sammons Miss Debbie Spracklin Joan Stephens Margaret & Paul Wright 2 Anonymous
$2,500-4,999
$500-999
Ron and Carol Chapman Pam & Andrew Cooke Helene Dyck John & Margaret Graham Peter & Maureen Macdonald Irene & the late Claire Miller Cheryl Ogaranko Ruth Simkin Jim & Jan Tennant Anonymous
Peggy Bainard Acheson – in memory of Judy Acheson Helga & Gerhard Bock Nan Carson Doug & Patty Christie D. Davidson Nelma Fetterman Christine Fleetwood Chris Freeman Linda Hamilton & Grange Morrow Martha Henry Shawn Hughes* & Bruno Koehn Jordan Janisse & Teresa Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kisil Barbara Latocki Dr. Evelyn Ferguson & Nick Martin Gerry & Corinne McCallum Debbie & Lee McFadden Estelle Meyers Marlene Milne Marcel & Louise Mollot Cam Mackie & Doris Mae Oulton Edna Poulter RBC Global Asset Management Michael T. Ruta Ivor & Lorna Schledewitz
$5,000-9,999
$1,000-2,499 Joan & Ed Alexander Jack Armstrong & Doris Quinn Jean Bissett Don & Cheryl Breakey Dave* & Barb Christie Jan* & Kevin Coates Robert & Sandi Coghlan Agnes & John K. Collins Ken & Lynn Cooper Roberta Dyck Michael & Lynn Evans Charlie & Bonnie Froebe Brent & Debbie Gilbert David & Ewhenia Gnutel
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Groups of 10 or more
Helen M. Arkos Marge & Ted Avent Ms. June Bari Heidi & Bruce Birchard Laura Butler Howard Cherniack Lawrence Cherniack Dr. Mark Cohen M. Alyce Ellis Brenda & Michael Evans Orest & Marion Fedak John & Clara Fjeldsted Susan* & Ab Freig Heather Gray Stacey Greenbaum Garth & Abigail Grieder Vince Haight Allan & Evelyn Hardy Dr. & Mrs. James C. Jamieson David & Diane Johnston Ken & Laurie Keats Hubert & Bernice Kleyson Jim & Wendy Krovats Mr. Timothy & Dr. Carol Kurbis Donna & Dave* Lalama Nancy Latocki Frances Lemieux Kathleen Mico & Stefan Fischer Thorlein R. Mitchell Janine & John Pennington Keith Powls Lori Ranta-Rodrigues Judy & Christopher Rousseau Jack & Regina Schipper Marsha Schwartzman Bryce & Jenna Simes Susan Skinner* Mike & Connie Sworyk Peter & Sharon Taylor Gwenda Templeton Lesley Thomson Robert & Margaret Tollefson Karen Torbiak Mitch & Rosemary Vodrey Elaine Walker Eleanor Wiebe R & A Winstone Myra Wolch & the late Saul Cherniack Cliff & Heather Yaffe 4 Anonymous
save! to book group tickets contact: Thomas Urish, Sales Manager P 204 954 6413 e turish@royalmtc.ca
THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! *Current Royal MTC Board of Trustees/Advisory Board members
†Current Royal MTC staff ‡Monthly donors If you have remembered Royal MTC in your will, please let us know.
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS CORE FUNDERS
SEASON PARTNERS
TOM HENDRY WAREHOUSE SEASON SPONSOR
EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION SUPPORTER
JOHN HIRSCH MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION SPONSOR
TOM HENDRY WAREHOUSE PRODUCTION SPONSOR
JOHN HIRSCH MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
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TD THEATRE UNDER 30
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS BLACK & WHITE BALL PREMIER SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
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DESIGN SPONSOR
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
SEASON MEDIA SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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S T R O N G E R C O M M U N I T I E S T O G E T H E R TM
MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL
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BEHIND THE SCENES Front of House
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kim Cossette, Front of House Manager, Tom Hendry Warehouse Belinda Uings, Front of House Manager, John Hirsch Mainstage Front of House Staff: Rylen de Vries, Stacy Ducharme, Nick Fletcher, Deanna Goring, Elife Harvey, Marissa Kellet, Breanne Korban, Tia Levine, Kimmy Martin, Daniel MacPherson, Declan Moulden, Graeme Olson, Hannah Schneider, Lisa Stefanson, Daniel Tompkins, Rita Vande Vyvere
Honorary Members
Her Honour, Lt. Governor Janice C. Filmon The Honourable Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba His Worship, Mayor Brian Bowman Executive Officers
David Christie, Chair Anthony C. Fletcher, Past Chair Patrick Green, Treasurer Katherine Fox, Secretary Heather Clarke, Organizational Performance Chair Sandy Gousseau, Audience Development Chair John Guttormson, Governance & Strategic Planning Chair Jason Kasper, Resource Development Chair Trustees
Jan Coates Paulo Fernandes Susan Freig Shawn Hughes John Kearsey Advisory Council
Jim McLandress, Chair Gail Asper Doneta Brotchie Angus Campbell Gerry Couture Kerry Dangerfield Hy Dashevsky Glen Dyrda, FCA John F. Fraser Jean Giguere
Maintenance
Andrew Drinnan, Building Superintendent Chris Fletcher, Assistant Building Superintendent Marketing & Communications
David Kroft David Lalama Linda Mcgarva-Cohen Sagan Morrow Bradley D. Regehr
Derek Rolstone Laurie A. Speers Helga D. Van Iderstine Judy Wakefield Richard L. Yaffe
Charron Hamilton Gary Hannaford, FCA Yude Henteleff Ken Houssin Gordon Keatch Colin R. MacArthur, QC Patrick J. Matthews Jeffrey Morton, FCA Hon. Jack Murta Lillian Neaman
Shelley Nimchonok James Pappas John Petersmeyer Lawrence Prout Jeff Quinton Patricia Rabson Margaret Redmond Susan Skinner Al Snyder Maureen Watchorn
STAFF
Sue Caughlin, Marketing & Communications Manager Kathleen Cerrer, Publicist & Online Media Coordinator Katie Inverarity, Director of Marketing & Communications Desiree La Vallee, Ticketing Application Specialist Savannah Lillies, Publications Coordinator Thomas Urish, Sales Manager Paint
Susan Groff, Head Scenic Artist Carla Schroeder, Head Scenic Artist Melissa Smigelski, Scenic Artist Production
Christine Corthey, Production Associate Chris Coyne, Technical Director, John Hirsch Mainstage Ian Kirk, Assistant Technical Director Rick MacPherson, Technical Director, Tom Hendry Warehouse Russell Martin, Director of Production Jessie Potter, Assistant Production Manager Properties
Kari Hagness, Head of Properties Jamie Plummer, Properties Builder (on leave) Lawrence Van Went, Master Builder Stage Crew
Accounting/Finance
Sharon Burden, Payroll Administrator Yvonne O’Connor, Accounts Payable Administrator Melanie Sexton, Payroll Administrator (on leave) Shelley Stroski, Controller
Joan Lees-Miller, Head of Wardrobe Gary Plouffe, House Stage Hand Claude Robert, Head Electrician Chris Thomson, Head Carpenter Michael Wright, Head of Sound
Administration
Tom Hendry Warehouse
Brian Adolph, IT Manager Elena Anciro, Education & Community Engagement Manager Seraph-Eden Boroditsky, Indigenous Arts Leadership Fellow Devan Graham, Director of Human Resources Camilla Holland, Executive Director Daphne MacMillan, Administrative Assistant Kathrin Moncaster, Senior Developer & Systems Administrator Artistic
Casey Challes, Assistant to the Producer Krista Jackson, Associate Artistic Director Jeff Kennedy, Literary Coordinator Laurie Lam, Producer Paige Lewis, Artistic Coordinator Steven Schipper, CM, Artistic Director
Thora Lamont, Cutter Lorraine O’Leary, Head of Wardrobe / Cutter Jackie Van Winkle, Head Buyer & Accessories Coordinator Beverly Covert, Wigs & Makeup Supervisor Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival & Master Playwright Festival
Jennifer Cheslock, Festival Manager Chuck McEwen, Executive Producer
Sheena Baird, Director of Patron Services Olaolu Fayokun, Patron Services Coordinator Julie Gregorchuk, Box Office Manager Box Office Representatives: Jennifer Bahniuk, Melissa Langdon, Robyn Pooley, Joshua Robertson, Katie Schmidt, Katie Spring, Lisa Stefanson, Daniel Tompkins Carpentry (John Hirsch Mainstage)
Louis Gagné, Layout Carpenter Brent Letain, Master Carpenter Chris Seida, Scenic Carpenter
Michael Joyal, Development Data Manager Melissa Novecosky, Sponsorship Fulfillment & Events Manager Shelly Smith-Hines, Director of Development Kate Supleve, Development Manager
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Wardrobe
Wigs
Box Office
Development
Chris Brett, Head of Sound Randy Zyla Harder, Head Electrician Rick MacPherson, Technical Director Rudy Wall, Head Carpenter
Honorary Staff
Zaz Bajon, General Manager Emeritus
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFF John
Brian Britton, Assistant Carpenter Tim Clark, LX crew Dean Cowieson, LX crew Drew Derbowka, LX crew Jacko Garcia, Assistant Properties Builder Katelyn Howlett, LX crew Amanda Isaak, First Hand Zane Kirk, Hairstylist c/o Urban Crush Salon David Phillips, Assistant Carpenter BOOM X
Jacko Garcia, Assistant Properties Builder
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