2013-14 SEASON
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2013-14
Giving voice to women’s stories
AT A GLANCE
Since 1979 Nightwood has been making space for women, giving voice to the myriad of stories that compose our lives. In a world where women’s experience is historically under-represented in the cultural narrative, Nightwood is a beacon.
Free Outgoing
January 28 to February 16, 2014
The Carousel
March 10 to March 29, 2014
We are thrilled to bring you another dynamic season of theatre filled with provocative and insightful work by women. This year’s fare includes plays from both Canada and abroad, and though extremely different stylistically they are both deeply human stories that touch us. In Free Outgoing, by India’s Anupama Chandrasekhar, a daughter’s scandal envelops a single mother in shame, and the barriers of her gender leave her reeling in crisis. In The Carousel by Quebec’s Jennifer Tremblay (playwright of our critically acclaimed production of The List, 2010-11) the imminent death of a mother makes a woman confront the silent strain of her family to find a truth she wasn’t expecting. These remarkable plays resonate from both a personal and political place, exposing deeply relevant issues in our lives. We are so pleased to share them with you. Welcome to our 2013/14 season.
Plus
FemCab 2014 The Lawyer Show 2014
BUY A NIGHTWOOD
SEASON PASS AND SAVE 37% Passes are flexible, convenient, include free ticket exchanges and guarantee the best available seat.
Season Pass: $50 Includes a ticket to
Free Outgoing and The Carousel *Pass price does not include HST
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Denyse Karn
Artistic Director
Managing Director
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Free Outgoing January 28 to February 16, 2014 Factory Theatre Mainstage 125 Bathurst Street Nightwood Theatre presents the North American Premiere BY
Anupama Chandrasekhar
Kelly Thornton STARRING Anusree Roy, Sanjay Talwar, Andrew Lawrie, Ash Knight, Asha Vijayasingham and Ellora Patnaik DIRECTED BY
Anusree Roy, Actor
One message is all it took. When a young girl is filmed during a sexual indiscretion, the video clip spreads like a virus infecting her community and then the entire country with a burning moral outrage. Free Outgoing sets the rampant technology of the modern world against the conservatism of traditional India, and asks the universal question, how can we protect our girls in the digital age?
THE GUARDIAN
CRITICS’ CHOICE
THE INDEPENDENT
THE SCOTMAN
“A gripping and insightful story.” – TIME OUT
The Carousel March 10 to March 29, 2014 Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs 26 Berkeley Street Nightwood Theatre presents the English Language Premiere BY
Jennifer Tremblay Shelley Tepperman Megan Follows STARRING Allegra Fulton
TRANSLATED BY
DIRECTED BY
From Governor General’s Award-winning playwright Jennifer Tremblay comes the sequel to The List. Told through a series of carousel rides, a woman drives along the north shore of Quebec to be with her dying mother and is thrust into a maze of memories, launching her on a quest to reconcile the unresolved relationships of three generations of women. Critical acclaim for Nightwood Theatre’s production of The List by Jennifer Tremblay:
Allegra Fulton, Actor
“Fulton is one of Canada’s acting treasures.” NOW MAGAZINE “Superb” THE GLOBE AND MAIL “Fulton Triumphs” TORONTO STAR “Tremblay demonstrates great mastery.” LE DEVOIR
10,000 WOMEN HONOUR A WOMAN
IN YOUR LIFE! “Great way to honour a woman who is important to you: a mere $10. I just did this for my high school English teacher!” – Margaret Atwood Nightwood Theatre has spent over 34 years celebrating women’s voices. By donating to the 10,000 WOMEN campaign you will be part of a powerful group of people who support women in the arts. For every $10 you donate, we invite you to honour a woman of your choice. When we hit our goal of 10,000 names, we will recognize these remarkable women with a groundbreaking art exhibit.
Help us reach our goal!
THE LAWYER SHOW 2014 Thespian Lawyers take to the boards to fundraise for Nightwood Theatre
June 2014 The legal event of the year, The Lawyer Show is Nightwood Theatre’s annual fundraiser. This important event raises vital funds that go toward enhancing Nightwood’s productions and training programs. Each season Nightwood auditions and casts over 35 local lawyers and legal professionals - all with the goal of having fun, entertaining our audiences and raising money!
2013-14 SEASON SPONSORS SEASON SPONSOR
FEMCAB SPONSOR
For more information or to donate online please go to nightwoodtheatre.net or call 416 944 1740 x 5 GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT
Nancy’s Very Own Foundation
NIGHTWOOD
WOMEN
EVERYWHERE This page (L to R): Michelle Alexander – Associate Artistic Producer Erica Kopyto – Dramaturg Jasmine Chen – Assistant Director, The Penelopiad Rebecca Peirson – Emeritus Director of Marketing and Audience Development Back Cover (L to R): Renée Bazile-Jones – Board Member Laura Pomeroy – Associate Producer Joanna Yu – Costume Designer, Free Outgoing Asha Vijayasingham – Actor, Free Outgoing Allegra Fulton – Actor, The Carousel Front Cover (L to R): Katherine Smith – Production Manager Sharon Karn – 10,000 Women Campaign Volunteer Anusree Roy – Actor, Free Outgoing; Playwright in Residence Diane Flacks – Playwright in Residence Sabrina Bandali – Lawyer/Actor, The Lawyer Show 2013 Inside Cover (L to R): Kelly Thornton – Artistic Director Denyse Karn – Managing Director Graphic Design: Kinnon Elliott, kinnonelliott.com Photography: Tanja-Tiziana, doublecrossed.ca Art Direction: Denyse Karn Nightwood Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatre and engages under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actor’s Equity Association, and is a member of the Toronto Alliance for Performing Arts (TAPA) and Theatre Ontario. Charitable Tax # 12370 9339 RR0001
Propelling Women to the top of their craft in Canadian Theatre
THEATRE FOR EVERYONE
MADE BY WOMEN
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