Qdf summer 2015

the Montreal St. Ambroise

FRINGE

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Festival

turns 25! p8

Blind Date HUDSON VILLAGE THEATRE PRESENTS

By Rebecca Northan Starring Christy Bruce

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CONTENTS

INDEPENDENT

PROFESSIONAL

MaryBeth Produtions Presents:

In Search of Mrs. Pirandello p15

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts Presents:

EVENTS

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical p5 COMMUNITY

A QDF collaboration with Montreal FRINGE Festival p10

The Lakeshore Light Opera Board of Directors Presents:

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INDEPENDENT FESTIVALS COMMUNITY EVENTS WORKSHOPS SNEAK PEEKS WHERE IT’S PLAYING

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Adult

Cabaret

Classical Comedy

Dance

Drama

Improv

Musical

New Text

One Person

Social Issues

Young Audience

Variety

Storytelling

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Message from the Executive Director Yesterday I walked into my childhood nightmare come to life; in a theatre.

As it did not involve a production, I toughed it out as long as I could, and chuckled at myself on the metro ride home. This is the exciting part about theatre; no pause button, no rewind, a place where we confront ourselves. Theatre is not exact, it is alive. Like all things in Montreal, Theatre transforms from spring into summer, as the warmth of the sun brings different possibilities. Along with excellent traditional offerings, and fan favorites like Shakespeare in the Park, the taps open on the 25th edition of the Montreal FRINGE Festival, and ELAN helps to spread the celebration of art, including Theatre across the province with Arts Alive Quebec! We hope as always, that our summer edition of the QDF Theatre calendar, will help get you into the sun, as well as, into some cool Theatre.

Deborah Forde BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Anne Clark | Vice President: Len Richman | Treasurer: June Park Secretary: Tamara Brown | Past President: Patrick Goddard | Directors: Danielle Ariel Caddell-Malenfant, Amy Blackmore, James Hanna, Amanda Kellock, and Kathryn Westoll Advisory Board: Chuck Childs, Lisa Kagan.

STAFF Executive Director: Deborah Forde | Communications and Marketing Coordinator: Cassandra Togneri | Membership and Outreach Coordinator: Stephanie McKenna | Administrative Assistant: Kenny Streule | Translation: Cassandra Togneri and Kenny Streule | Layout & Graphic Designer: Lindsay Fong

PLEASE NOTE: The QDF office will be closed from June 22 to June 30 inclusively.

6545 Avenue Durocher, Suite 301A Montreal, Quebec H2V 3Z4 (514) 875-8698 qdf@quebecdrama.org

@quebecdramafederation

@quebecdramafed

The Theatre Calendar is published quarterly by the Quebec Drama Federation, a registered charity that promotes the development of professional English-language theatre in Quebec.

Charitable #: 88734-1394RR0001 ISNN 1913-6439 Theatre Calendar Dépôt légal - Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec, 2007.

Dépôt légal - Bibliothèque et archives du Canada, 2007.

Printing: Print, design & Marketing (PdM) inc.

Circulation: 8,250.

Submission deadlines: 20th of July, October, January & April For more information about donations and sponsorships, please write us at: qdf@quebecdrama.org

This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada and these other funding partners: Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grace au Gouvernement du Canada et nos autres partenaires :

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PROFESSIONAL

How I Broke Into Showbiz Produced by Turtle Pond Theatre Written and Directed by Lorne Elliott Set Design by Lorne Elliott Starring Sarah Segal-Lazar Find out what it really takes to get to opening night from backstage. A humorous play on how not to put on a play.

Un aperçu de ce qui se passe dans les coulisses avant d’en arriver à la Première.

Une pièce comique qui explore comment ne pas procéder.

Hudson Village Theatre

June 5 & 6

Friday @2pm | Saturday @8pm http://theatrepanache.ca/artsfestival/ Regular $15

The Glass Menagerie

By Tennessee Williams Produced by Hudson Village Theatre Directed by Matthew Tiffin

Set & Lighting Design by Peter Vatsis Costume Design by Maggi Macaulay Starring Martha Burns as Amanda Wingfield; Julian Bailey, James Loye & Shayne Virginillo A 20th century masterpiece about a Depression-era family struggling in a meagre apartment, too cramped for the larger-than-life dreams of its inhabitants.

Un chef-d’œuvre du vingtième siècle, The Glass Menagerie est l’histoire d’une famille, de l’époque de la dépression, prise ensemble dans un petit appartement trop crampé pour faire de l’espace pour leurs rêves vastes.

Hudson Village Theatre

June 8 – 26

Visit www.villagetheatre.ca for show times

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Regular $31-$33 | Previews: $18

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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical

Book & Lyrics by David Spencer Music by Alan Menken, Based on the novel

by Mordecai Richler Produced by The Segal Centre for Performing Arts Directed by Austin Pendleton Musical Direction by Jonathan Monro Choreography by Dayna Tekatch

Set & Costume Design by Michael Eagan Lighting Design by Luc Prairie Starring Ken James Stewart, George Masswohl, Marie-Pierre de Brienne, Howard Jerome, Adrian Marchuk, Victor Young, David Coomber, Sam Rosenthal, Michael Rudder, Kristian Truelsen, Albane Chateau, Gab Desmond, Julia Halfyard and Michael Daniel Murphy

Mordecai Richler’s beloved coming of age tale re-told to the music of legendary Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken in a moving and uproarious new musical!

Du compositeur lauréat de huit Oscars Alan Menken est née une nouvelle comédie musicale à la fois touchante et désopilante adaptée du livre éponyme de Mordecai Richler.

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts

June 7 – 28

Monday June 8 @8pm Monday June 15, 22 @7pm Tues/Wed/Thurs @8pm Saturdays @8pm Sunday June 7 @1:30pm Sunday June 14, 21, 28, @7pm

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Regular $50 - 64 | Students $32 Seniors $45 - $57.50 Groups $27 - $59 | Q 15% * Industry Night: $20 tickets offered on all regular Monday 7pm performances to QDF Members with proof of membership.

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PROFESSIONAL

Blind Date

Created by Rebecca Northan Set Design by Bruce Horak, Lindsay Mullen Starring Christy Bruce

A sexy Parisian clown goes on a blind date with a different man, pulled from the audience, every night.

WARNING: improv, naughty clowning, strong language, hilarity.

Un clown sexy de Paris fait un rendez-vous arrangé avec un nouvel homme, direct du public, chaque soir.

AVIS : impro, clown coquin, langage fort, l’hiarité.

Hudson Village Theatre

June 16 – 28

Visit www.villagetheatre.ca for show times

450-458-5361

Regular $31 - $33

Bingo Ladies The Musical, The Port Stanley Festival Premier Production Book, Music & Lyrics by Grant Tilly Produced by The Port Stanley Festival Directed by Liz Gilroy Musical Direction & Accompaniment by Meredith Zwicker Starring Mark Allen, Laura Caswell, Elinor Holt, and Mary Pitt Sixteen original toe-tappin’ tunes and four totally recognizable characters. How far are these wacky Bingo enthusiasts willing to go to win that life-changing jackpot?

Seize chansons originaux et quatre personnages reconnaissables. À quelle limite iront ces enthousiastes du Bingo pour gagner cette partie qui changera leur vie.

Hudson Village Theatre

August 12 – 30

Visit www.villagetheatre.ca for show times

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450-458-5361

Regular $27-$29 | Previews $18

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INDEPENDENT

Nuclear Sky: The Experiment Directed by Jeremy Michael Segal & Logan Williams Produced by Title 66 Productions Set Design by Lenka Novakova Costume Design by Clara Congdon Lighting Design by Cedric Delorme-Bouchard Starring Genviève Bolla, Adam Capriolo, Béata Groves, Gitanjali Jian, Natalie Liconti, Adrian Manicom, Arielle Palik, Patrick Rogers, Ilana Zackon Nuclear Sky: The Experiment is a stylized, devised piece exploring the dehumanizing consequences of contemporary society, war, and technology.

Nuclear Sky: The Experiment est une pièce stylisée conçu pour explorer les conséquences déshumanisantes de la guerre et la technologie dans la société contemporaine.

Théâtre Rouge du Conservatoire

June 3 – 7

Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat @8pm Sunday @2pm

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www.admission.com Regular $20

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FESTIVALS

Montreal Infringement Festival June 17 – 21

Infringement is Montreal’s Do-It-Yourself arts festival.

Based on the Edinburgh Fringe of 1947, independent and activist artists challenge the corporate takeover of culture!

Infringement est le festival d’art de bricolage deMontreal.

Dans ce festival, inspiré par le Festival Fringed’Endinburgh de 1947, les artistes et activistes détournent le rôle des entreprises dans la culture.

Help organize the Montreal infringement festival!

The Montreal infringement festival would not exist without a core of volunteer collaborators who meet throughout the year to help organize the festival. Collaborators organize everything from promotion, artist recruitment and event-planning to venue-booking, media relations and festival production. “Bring what you would hope to find” is a popular infringement motto.Collaborators are often artists, activists and culture-lovers and we meet usually around twice a month at L’Escalier, a cultural cafe beside BerriUQAM metro (552 St. Catherine Est). It’s a great way to meet new people, empower artists and to be part of a community event that challenges the corporate takeover of culture.

Here are some examples of things you can do as a collaborator :

1) Be in charge of a day and curate some acts.

2) Book and be in charge of a venue.

3) Invite a critical artist to play and be in charge of helping them.

4) Be a music co-ordinator and book bands.

5) Hold a fundraiser.

6) Create an event or a show.

7) Help other organizers with media, billeting, creating images, etc.

8) Support infringers year-round by attending their events.

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Help establish new infringement festivals in other places.

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Details: www.infringemontreal.org

Volunteer with the Infringement!

www.infringemontreal.org/get-involved/lang/en

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FRINGE FESTIVAL

25th Anniversary of the St-Ambroise Montreal

FRINGE Festival

Produced by MainLine Theatre

JUNE 1 - 21, 2015

Come celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Montreal theatre community’s biggest and oldest festival! For a quarter of a century, your St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival has remained firmly committed to diversity, accessibility and artistic freedom. This community driven grassroots festival will deliver over 500 artists in over 700 performances from shows in a variety of forms such as theatre, dance, music, comedy, circus, storytelling, magic and more, as well as visual arts expositions, family activities and, of course, parties! This FRINGE is certainly not to be missed.

It’s our mandate to keep tickets affordable, and 100% of the ticketed price is returned to the artists!

Go to www.montrealfringe.ca or call us at 514-849-FEST (3378)

L’Après FRINGE: The 13th Hour

JUNE 12 - 20, 2015 01:00 - 03:00

Petit Campus (57 Prince Arthur E.) FREE, 18+

Photo by Cindy Lopez

Where the #HARDCOREFRINGE goes to party! Join us each night at our new FRINGE Club and experience the true spirit of the festival. Laugh and dance the night away with our unique late-night show and dance party.

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FRINGE FESTIVAL MiniFRINGE Festivities

JUNE 13 & 14, 2015 12:00 - 16:00

VENUE 1 - Mission Santa Cruz (60 Rachel O.), FREE

MiniFRINGE is back with two jam-packed afternoons of family friendly activities. For a complete schedule of workshops and performances designed to inspire the miniest of Fringers and their parents too, please visit www.montrealfringe.ca. Ages 0-12.

Fringe Community Breakfasts

Brought to you by The Quebec Drama Federation & #fringebuzz

JUNE 14 & 21, 2015 12:00 - 15:00 FRINGE Park (corner Rachel at St-Laurent)

They say it is the most important meal of your day, and we couldn’t agree more. Come gab about your favourite shows while enjoying pancakes, bacon and coffee for a donation of $5!

25th Anniversary Reunio n

aka The Silver Party

JUNE 19, 2015 24:00 - 03:00

Théâtre Fairmount (5240 du Parc), FREE

The FRINGE is celebrating a milestone and we want you there to shake it out with us in style and in silver vestments, of course! Plan to be in town for this mega reunion party.

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UNCALLED FOR : Double Feature JUNE 10, 2015

20:00 Today is All Your Birthdays 22:00 Hypnogogic Logic

VENUE 10 - La Chapelle (3700 St-Dominique), $20-$35 In one wild night, lifetime Spirit of FRINGE winners, Uncalled For will perform two of their best shows, Today is All Your Birthdays & Hypnogogic Logic. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch these FRINGE favourites.

Theatricus Olympicus JUNE 14, 2015 16:00 - 18:00 FRINGE Park (corner Rachel at St-Laurent), FREE Improvisation with the highest of stakes. Members of the Quebec Drama Federation team up and compete in an epic battle for bragging rights.

Come out the FRINGE park to witness this carnage.

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SPOTLIGHT on FRINGE

Interview with

Amy Blackmore The St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival is revving up for its 25th year. We sat down with Festival Director Amy Blackmore to talk about what the Fringe means to the cultural landscape of our fair city and how exactly she gets this mammoth of a festival organized every year.

What brought you to the fringe in the first place?

I was immediately attracted to the friendly nature of the festival. The idea of all-inclusiveness means a lot to me. That’s the first thing I noticed when I walked into the beer tent at the age of 17. People actually cared about my opinion for once and I was invited to be a part of something!

What is unique about the Montreal Fringe. How would you describe its vibe?

Montreal is one of the most vibrant cities in Canada. Our festival stands out among the rest because it’s a true reflection of the rich culture of the city.

Most Fringe festivals are theatre-focused, however, in Montreal, we have a growing reputation of being a multidisciplinary arts festival. We have theatre primarily, with strong dance, comedy and storytelling components. And now we also have a film festival, visual art expo and magic shows! And one can’t ignore the unique bilingual and growing multilingual aspects of our Fringe too! But above all, Montreal is the Fringe that kicks off the Canadian Summer Fringe Circut tour - otherwise known as the Party Fringe! It is Montreal, after all.

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13 The Fringe seems to be special to a lot of people, it feels like a celebration of summer. What do you think keeps people excited? What is its purpose, in your opinion?

Fringe Buzz really gets people excited. At the Fringe, word of mouth is king and the Fringe Buzz is queen. Fringers love sharing their opinions about theatre, performance, art and life. We love to encourage the dialogue among patrons, artists, media, staff and volunteers through our Fringe Buzz. There are many different ways to participate. Tweet a review using #fringebuzz, go to our app, comment on our website, fill out a form or simply strike up a conversation at the beer tent.

What are some of the biggest acts to get their start at the Montreal Fringe?

The festival a part of a rich artistic community in Montreal, so it’s hard to take credit for starting someone’s career. Although, we do have a ton of proud alumni who have thanked us for helping nurture their careers at various levels and stages. Simon Boulerice, Holly Gauthier-Frankel, Johanna Nutter, Sophie Cadieux, Dance Animal, Uncalled For, Dave-St-Pierre, Aszure Barton & Artists, Paul Cargnello, K’Naan and Stephen Colbert!

What is a day in the life of organizing the Fringe like? As we go to print with the QDF calendar, you are in a really busy time. Is it chaos? Is it organized chaos? Is it madness or clam before the storm. What is it like to be at the helm of this ship?

Spring is my favourite time in the FRINGE calendar. The grant writing hump is temporarily over and we say goodbye to the planning phases of the festival.

There’s nothing worse than planning a summer festival when there is snow on the ground. Is it chaos at the MainLine offices? I’d like to think no - but it’s certainly busy. Those last few weeks leading up to the program getting printed, the poster being designed and the app getting layed out are quite intense. Thankfully, we have an amazing team and the support of the community. If it weren’t for our giant crew of amazing volunteers, we wouldn’t get any of it done.

What would you say is the best way for someone to enjoy the Fringe if they’ve never done so before?

Plan to spend a weekend at the festival. Come to the Fringe Park (corner Rachel at St-Laurent), buy a three-show or six-show pass! Take a risk on something.

Fringe shows are typically 45-60 minutes long, it’s easy to take a risk on a show you never know what you might find...

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

I think it’s important to remember that the Fringe is a festival for artists, presented by artists. Our Fringe staff are all artists that really believe in the mandate of the festival. The key to lasting for 25 years has been that we have never compromised our mandate!

Amy Blackmore is the St Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival’s Executive and Artistic Director. She is also the Executive and Artistic Director of one of Montreal’s staple independent theatres, The MainLine Theatre as well as the founder and Artistic Director of the Bouge d’ici Dance Festival.

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FRINGE FESTIVAL Allie Weigh’s Inn

Written, Produced & Directed by Allie Weigh Technical Assistant Lisa Marie Thomas Starring Allie Weigh

One woman’s journey through childhood, motherhood, sex, love and loss as she finds her way home to herself. Several monologues are woven together with original compositions, violin and voice.

L’histoire d’une femme à travers les défis de l’enfance, la maternité, le sexe, l’amour et la perte. Elle se retrouve via plusieurs monologues fusionné pas des compositions originaux composé de voix et violon.

514-849-3378

Café Tuyo

Q $10 | Regular $12

June 2 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

www.allieweigh.com

A Nightmare for Oberon

By Julie Foster Produced by Hopegrown Productions Directed by Noa Nussbaum

Photo by Kayla Sliskovic

Set, Costume & Lighting Design by Patricia Moore Starring Miriam Cummings, Samantha Megarry, Nadia Verrucci Shakespeare’s women have gone off-script and need a girls’ night. Magic, love, and drinking ensue. Lots and lots of drinking.

Les héroïnes de Shakespeare laissent tomber leurs scénario parce qu’elles ont besoin d’une soirée de filles! Magie, amour, et l’ivresse s’ensuit. La boisson sera présente.

Rialto Theatre Piccolo

June 3 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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In Search of Mrs. Pirandello

By Michaela Di Cesare Produced by MaryBeth Produtions Directed by Cristina Cugliandro

Set and Costume Design by Liv Wright Lighting Design by Jody Burkholder Starring Davide Chiazzese, Chip Chuipka, Michaela Di Cesare, Mike Payette, Nadia Verrucci How does a woman become a footnote?

The great burden Luigi Pirandello carried was his mad wife. She persecuted him with unprovoked jealousy. Her name was Maria Antonietta Portulano. I will find her.

Comment est-ce qu’une femme devient tout simplement une note en bas de page?

Le plus grand fardeau de Luigi Pirandello était son épouse folle. Elle lui persécutait d’une jalousie sans provocation. Elle s’appelait Maria Antonietta Portulano. Je te trouverai.

The Rialto Studio

Photo by Kale Reum

514-849-3378

June 3 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

Regular $12

Les Bunheads & Friends Produced by Les Bunheads Directed by James Keylon Starring Vanessa Kneale, Marc Rowland, Héloïse Binette, Janie Pinard Montreal’s hottest performers gather in this summer’s wildest cabaret night! Stomp and clap music, tear-inducing comedy, and wildfruity burlesque is your ticket to thrilling variety entertainment. These beat-boxing bump and biting acts will not disappoint!

Les artistes les plus sensationnels de la ville se rassemblent dans un cabaret fou. La musique «Stomp et Clap », la comédie à roller par terre et des performances de burlesque colorés promet une soirée de variété exceptionnelle. Ces incroyables musiciens et des scèneshilarantes sera à ne pas manquer.

The Wiggle Room

June 11 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-508-9465

Q $10 | Regular $12

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FRINGE FESTIVAL 2056: A Dystopian Black Comedy

By Keir Cutler Produced by Doctor Keir Co Directed by Jon Lachlan Stewart

Starring Sébastien Rajotte, Humberly Gonzales, Stuart Fink and Marie-Ève Bélanger The Earth in 2056 is a wasteland ruled by atheists. To save humanity all religions are illegal and only one language can be spoken.

2056, la Terre est un désert mené par un gouvernement athée. Pour sauver l’humanité, toutes les religions sont maintenant illégales et tous doivent s’exprimer dans une seule et même langue.

Studio Multimédia du Conservatoir

Photo by Sébastien Rajotte

514-849-3378

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

Regular $10

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

By Evan Linder & Andrew Hodgood Produced by Village Scene Productions Directed by Davyn Ryall Set Design by Caroline Swift Costume and Lighting Design by Davyn Ryall Starring Victoria Barkoff, Laura Flynn, Tina Mancini, Allie Shapiro, Kathy Slamen

Photo c/o Village Scene Productions

The ironies of Fundamentalism are EGGsplored and EGGspectations are high as the widows of The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein host their 1956 annual Quiche BreakFast. EGGceptional ‘cheesy’ fun -but hold the sausage.

Les veuves de la Société Susan B. Anthony pour les Sœurs de Gertrude Stein se réunissent pour leur déjeuner de quiche où elles discuteront des ironies du fondamentalisme. Exceptionnel, tocard, et amusant…mais pas de saucisses.

Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Seniors $5

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Bar Kapra the Squirrel Hunter

By Joseph Shragge Composed by David Oppenheim Produced by Scapegoat Carnivale Theatre Directed by Alison Darcy Set, Costume & Lighting Design by Cathia Pagotto Movement & Squirrel Design Zach Fraser Starring Johanna Nutter, France Rolland, Howard Rosenstein

Past the blue field and the melting tree, there’s a snowy mountain covered in pines where three hunters are working to rid the forest of squirrels. One day, a fight breaks out; Bar Kapra shoots Bat Kapra and flees. Trout discovers Bat Kapra lying in a grove and takes her home to convalesce, unwittingly getting caught up in Bat Kapra’s plan for revenge. Bar Kapra the Squirrel Hunter explores an autumnal world where the life cycle of squirrels plays a symbolic role in this tender allegory of relationships.

Pour des années et des années, dans une forêt isolée, trois chasseurs travaillent sans relâche pour se débarrasser de leur bois des écureuils. Un jour, une bagarre éclat : Bar Kapra tire sure Bat Kapra et fuit la scène. Trout découvre la Bat Kapra, blessé dans un jardin et la ramène chez lui pour qu’elle se guérisse, sans savoir qu’il mare les plans de vengeance de la belle Bat Kapra. Bar Kapra the Squirrel Hunter explore un monde automnal où le cycle de vie des écureuils joue un rôle symbolique dans cette tendre allégorie de relations.

Théâtre La Chapelle

June 12 – 19

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378 Regular $12

Bangers and Mash

By Caterina Incisa & The Bangers and Mash Team Produced by Daniel Carter, Andrea Croxen, Isabelle Johnston Directed by Caterina Incisa Costume Design by Isabelle Johnston Starring Caterina Incisa, Laura Buchanan, Agnès Rivet This banging sketch troupe is a mashup of British and Canadian! Comic sketches sure to fill you up! *Bangers and Mash not included.

Ce troupe de sketch est un mélange de Britannique et de Canadien! Des sketchs comiques qui garantie de vous remplir la bedaine.*Saucisses et patate pilés non inclus.

Photo by Austin Tecks-Bleuer and Kayla Moran

Studio CirQus

514-849-3378

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

* Discounted price also valid for members of: Atuvu and CP1 with proof of membership

June 12 – 21

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Q $6 / Regular $8 / Students $6

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FRINGE FESTIVAL Displaced

By Natasha Martina and Sue Mythen Composed by Jason Cullimore Produced by Ground Cover Theatre Directed by Natasha Martina Set Design by Natasha Martina & Sue Mythen Costume Design by Amberlin Hsu Starring Emma Laishram, Anna Mazurik, and Katie Moore

Three women, three histories, three cultures....

Displaced delicately unfolds the interwoven stories of three immigrant women.

Told through sensuous movement, text and original music.

Trois femmes, trois histoires, trois cultures… ces histoires entrelacées de trois femmes immigrantes se déroulent délicatement dans Displaced. Raconter à l’aide de mouvement sensuel, de texte, et de la musique originale.

Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire

June 12 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students & Seniors $8

Donald’s Affair

By Paolo De Paola Produced by Theatrosphere Directed by Paolo De Paola Assistant Director Franco Montesano Starring Jo Joffre, Catherine De Luca, Todd McMahon, Farah Ateb, Genti Bejko, Alexandra Valassis Donald is an artist who hasn’t produced a thing in years. He desperately wanders in search for inspiration when, suddenly, the unthinkable happens: he happily finds what he shouldn’t be looking for.

Donald est un écrivain qui n’écrit plus. Il erre désespérément à la recherche de son inspiration perdue lorsque l’impensable se produit : il trouve (enfin) ce qu’il n’aurait pourtant jamais dû chercher.

Espace 4001

June 12 – 21

514-219-7857 | 514-849-3378

Q $10 | Regular $12 | Students $10

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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How Often Do I Dream...

By Katie Dorian Produced & Directed by Alexis Milligan Musically Directed by Matthew Amyotte Set & Lighting Design by Katie Dorian & Alexis Milligan Costume Design by Katie Dorian Starring Katie Dorian Who are we without memories?

A multi-sensory exploration of how memory functions, how it collapses, and what we Photo by MJ Photographics become when our memory begins to fade.

Qui sommes nous sans nos mémoires? Une exploration multi-sensorielle des fonctions de la mémoire, comment elle s’écroule, et qu’est ce qui nous arrive quand notre mémoire se fane.

Black Theatre Workshop Studio

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Seniors $8

Is This Pretentious?

By Holly Greco Produced by TEAM GRECO Directed by Stephanie McKenna

Starring Holly Greco & Maxine Segalowitz Collaboration is a b!%ch. Especially with these artsy brats. One jaded choreographer.

The other, a seriously over hyped performance artist. Is the contemporary art world a crock of s#!t or do they just have no idea what they’re doing? Maybe both.

La collaboration peut être l’enfer.

Spécialement avec des gosses. La première, Photo by Tristan Brand une chorégraphe blasé. L’autre, une artiste de scène sérieusement intense. Est-ce que le monde de l’art contemporain est la connerie ou est ce que ces deux jeunes femmes sont seulement désespérément embrouillés? Peut-être les deux?

Studio Multimédia de Conservatoire

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10

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FRINGE FESTIVAL Kiss Around Pass Around Written, Directed & Produced by Yanomi Shoshinz Set & Lighting Design by Yanomi Costume Design by Chihiro Tafuku Starring: Yanomi A hilarious & fantastical solo physical comedy. Highly visual with stunning sounds. Created by Japanese artist Yanomi (a.k.a. Miss Hiccup & My Exploding Family).

Une comédie physique solo – fantastique et hilarante, hyper visuel et sonore. Créé par l’artiste japonaise Yanomi (Miss Hiccup & My Exploding Family).

Théâtre MainLine Theatre

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $5 | Students: 5$ Regular, Seniors & Groups $10 shoshinznet.web.fc2.com ameblo.jp/shoshinz osarasoup.web.fc2.com

Shirley Gnome: Real Mature Written & Directed by Shirley Gnome Produced by Heartichoke Arts Starring Shirley Gnome Vancouver’s own ‘chanteuse provocatrice’ sings hilarious and honest truths about what happens when bodies collide. Funniest Show - Frigid NY Theatre Festival 2015 Chanteuse provocatrice de Vancouver chantera ses chansons également hilarantes et honnêtes de qu’est ce qui transpire quand deux corps entre en collision.

Spectacle le plus drôle – festival de théâtre Frigid NY, 2015.

Petit Campus

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $12 Students & Seniors $8

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The No Bull$#!% History of Canada

By Kyle Allatt Produced by Danielle Caddell Directed by Tim Ekerett Starring: Kyle Allatt REVISED & UPDATED! Now with more Louis Riel! After having played shows in Toronto, Charlottetown, Saint John, and Halifax The No Bull$#!% History of Canada is returning to Montreal 1⁄2 “ Our History may be filled with drunks, opium addicts, and lunatics, but this play still makes you proud to be Canadian.” - Chris Dart, The Torontoist. (if synopsis is too long use highlighted portion) Photo by Tristan Brand MODIFIÉ & MIS A JOUR! Maintenant avec plus de Louis Riel! Après avoir joué plusieurs spectacle à Toronto, Charlottetown, Saint John, et Halifax, The No Bull$#!% History of Canada retourne à Montreal.

1⁄2 ‘’ Notre histoire est peut-être rempli de soûlards, d’opiomanes, et de fous, mais cette pièce te laisse quand même fière d’être Canadien!’’ - Chris Dart, The Torontoist.

Black Theatre Workshop Studio

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students & Seniors $8

Attention Seeker

By Gerard Harris Produced by That’s Enough Drama Starring Gerard Harris

British Storyteller, Comedian, Writer, Actor, Musician, Tutor, Database Manager, Caterer, CBC Wiretapper, Montreal Confabulator, Country Starter & Gentleman Jewel Thief Gerard Harris gets easily distracted, and this is about that.

Conte britannique, humoriste, auteur, musicien, tuteur, Photo by William Doran gérant de base de données, traiteur, wiretapper pour CBC, Confabulateur de Montréal, créateur de pays et Monsieur voleur de bijoux, Gerard Harris est facilement distrait.

Studio Multimédia du Conservatoire

June 12 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students & Seniors $8

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FRINGE FESTIVAL Obscura

Written & Directed By Christian Cagigal Produced by Beyond the Mountain Starring Christian Cagigal

Join San Francisco magician and storyteller Christian Cagigal, as he weaves fairy tales, dark fables and strange happenings into an intimate evening of mystery and imagination. This close up magic show is performed under a video camera and projected above Cagigal, so you won’t miss a thing.

Christian Cagigal, magicien et raconteur, tissera des contes de fée, des fables sombres, et des événements étranges pour créer une soirée intime, mystérieuse, et imaginatif. Ce spectacle spéciale Photo by Julie Michelle de magie sera effectué sous le regard d’une caméra vidéo qui sera projeter au-dessus de Cagigal pour rien manquez du spectacle.

Montreal Improv Theatre

June 13 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $10 | Regular $12 Students & Seniors $10

Utopie

Choreographed by Danika Cormier et Stéphanie Juteau en collaboration avec les interprètes Produced by Créations Danika & Stéphanie Costume Design by Danika Cormier & Stéphanie Juteau Starring Guillaume Braultmiron, Janie Pinard, Joachim Yensen-Martin, Pascale Yensen

Photo by Pascale Yensen

Utopie! 6 multidisciplinary artists; One family friendly and interactive show that fuses together dance, humour and pantomime. Physical theatre at its best!

Utopie! 6 artistes multidisciplinaires. Un spectacle familial et interactif qui fusionne danse, humour et pantomime. Physique et théâtrale tout à la fois!

MAI

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Regular $12 Children $8 (3 - 12 years old)

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HAPPY - What You Need To Be

Written & Produced by Torch In Sky Productions Directed by Daniel Torchinsky Starring Jessica Di Giacomo & Daniel Torchinsky

An assortment of comedic and musical sketches culminating in an evening of light entertainment. Jessica and Daniel will take you on a journey through some of your favourite vaudeville numbers all the while telling you a fresh, new story about love, partnership and what it takes to be HAPPY. Un mélange de sketchs comiques et musicales culminant à une soirée de divertissement léger.

Jessica et Daniel vous feront voyager parmi certains de vos numéros préférés de vaudeville tout en vous racontant une nouvelle histoire d’amour, de partenariat et de ce qu’il faut pour être HAPPY.

Studio Cirqus

514-849-3378

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

Regular $10

La Playlist

Written & Produced by Tuque et Capuche Directed by Delphine Veronneau Musical Direction by Nicolas Des Alliers Starring Yaëlle Azoulay, Maxime Béliveau, Nicolas Des Alliers, Édith Doucet, Sarah Duplain-Dionne, Catherine-Audrey Lachapelle et Liane Thériault Contemporary dancers, actors, and musicians take the stage in a number of short pieces that whisk spectators away Photo by Euclide Véronneau into a zany universe bursting with emotion.

From laughter to tears and from extravagance to simplicity, eight artists await, bringing to life different characters, passions, and melodies, all to welcome you into this contemporary cabaret experience!

Danseurs contemporains, acteurs et musiciens prennent la scène dans de courts numéros qui emportent le spectateur dans un univers farfelu rempli d’émotion. Passant du rire aux larmes, et de l’extravagance au minimaliste, huit artistes vous attendent, incarnant personnages, passions et mélodies, pour vous faire vivre ce cabaret contemporain!

Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378 Regular $10

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FRINGE FESTIVAL SAINT JOSEPH

By Jason Lebaron Produced by D² Productions Montréal Directed by Dale Hayes SAINT JOSEPH-The staccato shorthand of stagnant relationships, the silted small talk of awkward reunions, the stewed spillage of drunken rivals, the unspoken matters.

SAINT JOSEPH - Le raccourci staccato des relations stagnantes, le petit entretien envasé des réunions difficiles, le déversement compote de rivaux ivres, les questions non-dits.

Photo by Alessandro Izzi

Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $10 | Regular $12 Students & Seniors $10

Vacuus

By Collectif Produced by Les écorchés Vifs Directed by Nadine Jean and friends Lighting Design by Benoît Larivière Starring Nadien Jean and Gabrielle Poulin

Frédérique feels empty ; Sacha is emptiness. Two lost souls. Their imposed encounter in a closed space Photo by Marcel Poulin will turn into a real “combine harvester “.

Everything will go.

Frédérique est vide; Sacha est vidée. Deux âmes perdues. Leur rencontre imposée dans un espace clos se transformera en véritable “moissonneuse batteuse”. Tout y passera.

Théâtre d’aujourd’hui

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students & Seniors $8

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Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical Written and Directed By Trevor Barrette Produced by Kaleidoscope Theatre Montreal Musical Direction by David Terriault

Set and Property Design by Skyler Diotte Costume Design by Rachel Quintero Faia Lighting Design by Isabel Quintero Faia Starring Eva Petris, Zachary Creatchman, Sean Colby, Dayane Ntibarikure, Justine Lewis, Kenny Wong, Nikki Haggart, Jonathan Patterson, Michelle Lewis, Brett Seivwright, Saraah Hicks and Lee Clapp When an extra-terrestrial warship from the days of the invasion resurfaces, it will be up to Captain Aurora to save the day! An all-new musical with boss battles!

Quand un ancien navire de guerre extra-terrestre des années des invasions réapparait, c’est la Capitaine Aurora qui doit sauvé le jour! Une nouvelle comédie musicale plein de batailles épiques!

Theatre La Chapelle

June 13 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times https://soundcloud.com/kaleidoscopemtl https://vimeo.com/kaleidoscopemtl

514-849-3378 Regular $12

https://facebook.com/kaleidoscopemtl https://twitter.com/kaleidoscopemtl

Felix

Written & Directed by Martin Law Produced by Chocolate Moose Theatre Company Set & Costume Design by Fiona Ross Inspired by the poetry of Marmaduke Gluephucker, Felix takes you on a tragical-comical-historical-pastoral adventure through the love, pain, and mystery of living with a poltergeist.

Inspiré par la poésie de Marmaduke Gluephucker, Felix vous emmène dans une aventure tragique, comique, historique et pastorale à travers l’amour, la douleur, et le mystère de la vie avec un esprit frappeur.

Mainline Theatre

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $7 | Regular $9 Students & Seniors $7

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FRINGE FESTIVAL Boy Meets Girl: A Young Love Story

By Sam Wolfson Produced by Alyson Leah Directed by Sarit Klein Starring Alyson Leah and Sean Colby Sam and Katie go through the trials and tribulations of love at the tender age of five in this hilarious take on young romance. À la douce âge de 5 ans, Sam et Katie passe à travers les essaies et les défi de l’amour jeune.

MAI

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-982-3386

Q $10 | Regular $12 Students $10

Where Were You When I Was Coming?

By C. S. Hanson Produced by Gleams Theatre Directed by Ira S Set, Costume & Lighting Design by Ira S Starring Tali Brady, Aldo Lopez, Julie Barbeau, Tamir Kapelian, Boyan Djefersky This highly entertaining comedic piece brings a unique experience to the audience through the original director’s vision – two beds, two different casts performing almost Photo by Constantin Sokolov simultaneously.

Cette comédie hyper amusante explore l’expérience unique aux spectateurs à travers la vision original du metteur en scène- 2 lits, 2 troupes d’acteurs qui performent presque simultané.

Espace 4001

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students $8

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James & Jamesy in the Dark

By James & Jamesy, in collaboration with David MacMurray Smith Produced by Festival St-Ambroise Fringe de Montréal Directed by David MacMurray Smith Costume & Lighting Design by James & Jamesy Starring James & Jamesy Britain’s beloved comedy duo and 10-time Best-of-Fest winners James & Jamesy emerge from darkness and delight themselves into existence. Raw, beautiful, and utterly hilarious.

Le duo de comédiens favori des Britanniques et 10 fois gagnants du Meilleur-du-Fringe, James & Jamesy se tirent de la noirceur afin d’atteindre une délicieuse existence. Brut, élégant, et sincèrement drôle.

Théâtre d’aujourd’hui

June 13 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students & Seniors $8

High Tea

By James & Jamesy, in collaboration with David MacMurray Smith Produced by Festival St-Ambroise FRINGE de Montréal Directed by David MacMurray Smith Costume Design by Jamesy Lighting Design by James Starring James & Jamesy When British comedy duo James & Jamesy accidentally flood the world with tea, they cling to their friendship and spectacular imagination to stay afloat.

Lorsque le duo de comédiens britannique James & Jamesy inondent accidentellement le monde avec du thé, il n’en tient qu’à leur amitié et à leur imagination spectaculaire pour rester à flot.

La Chapelle

June 14 – 21

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378

Q $8 | Regular $10 Students $8 (children 12 and under)

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FRINGE FESTIVAL For You. For Me. For Nicolas

By Julia Hunter & Anastasiya Bobovyk Produced by Flotsam Theatre Company Directed by Jasmin Goode Set Design by Jasmin Goode Starring Julia Hunter, Anastasiya Bobovyk, Olivia Quinn-Smith, & Raechel Fisher For you. For me. For Nicolas. follows writer Ingrid Faura as she creates and develops the world of 3 ambitious young women Chloe, Jen and Norah.

Each of them fights to follow their ‘dream’ in the city that claims to make it possible.

For you. For me. For Nicholas suit l’auteur Ingrid Faura durant la création et le développement du monde de 3 femmes ambitieuses, Chloe, Jen and Norah. Elles vont faire tous ce qu’elles peuvent pour réaliser leur rêve dans la ville ou tous est possible.

Studio CirQus

June 16 – 20

Visit www.montrealfringe.ca for show times

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514-849-3378 Regular $10 Students $8

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TRAINING

This Day in December Written & Produced by JAC Theatre MTL Directed by Tracy Leigh Campbell

December 6th, 1989, 14 young women taught us to fight, not with guns or bullets but with intelligence, passion and ambition. The very thing they were killed for.

Le 6 décembre 1989: 14 jeune femmes nous ont appris de se battre sans fusils et sans les balles mais avec l’intelligence, la passion, et l’ambition.

Les choses qui les ont assassinées.

John Abbott College (Studio Theatre)

June 16 – 21

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1470815

Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat @8pm Sunday @1pm (BBQ Gala)

Regular $15.00 | BBQ Gala $50

JOIN US! for the

4th Annual QDF Softball TOURNAMENT

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Saturday,

July 11th

at Park Laurier

Details: communications@quebecdrama.org

#QDF Softball

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COMMUNITY

Hairspray the Musical!

Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Book by Thomas O’Donnel & Thomas Meehan Based on the New Line Cinema film written & directed by John Waters Produced by The Côte Saint-Luc Dramatic Society Directed by Anisa Cameron Musical Direction by David Terriault Choreography by Alexia Gourd

Costume Design by Elyse Malo Lighting Design by Scott Drysdale Starring The Côte Saint-Luc Dramatic Society Plucky, plump, Tracy Turnblad follows her dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show. Her dream turns into a crusade against segregation in 1960s America.

Le rêve de la courageuse et potelé Tracy Turnblad, de danser sur l’émission populaire de dance The Corny Collins show, devient une croisade contre la ségrégation au États-Unis dans les années 1960.

The Harold Greenspon Auditorium

May 28 – June 14

Visit www.CSLDramaticSociety.com for show times

www.csldramaticsociety.com Previews and Matinees 25$

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Lakeshore Light Opera Summer Sing-Alongs By Gilbert and Sullivan

Produced and Directed by The Lakeshore Light Opera Board of Directors Starring The Lakeshore Light Opera singers and you.

Starting on July 7th. and continuing each Tuesday until August 11th., it’s your chance to sing with us. We start with “The Pirates of Penzance” and continue with “The Mikado”, “The Gondoliers”, “Princess Ida”, “Iolanthe” and finish with “Patience”. What’s more, it’s free and we supply the music.

Chantez avec le Lightshore Light Opera tous les mardis entre le 7 juillet jusqu’au 11 août. On vous fourni la musique de The Pirates of Panzance, le Mikado, the Gondoliers, Princess Ida, Iolanthe, et Patience…vous avez juste à apporter vos voix!

The Church of Saint John the Baptist

July 7 – August 11 Tuesday @8pm

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514-804-4900

Free Admission!

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Back to Broadway

Musical Direction by Bob Bachelor and Chris Barillaro Produced by The Lyric Theatre Costume Design by Karen Pearce Lighting Design by Paul Ludwig Teichgraber Starring The Lyric Theatre Singers A collection of musical theatre gems cleverly selected to pack a punch. This original revue with 37 songs from 26 composers and 21 shows is guaranteed to wow audiences of all ages and musical tastes.

Retrouvez des chansons coup de cœur mettant en lumière les talents multiples de cet ensemble de 48 artistes exécutés avec le panache qu’on leur connaît bien.

514-743-3382 www.lyrictheatrecompany.com

DB Clarke Theatre

June 11 – 13

Thurs/Friday @8pm Saturday @2pm & 8pm

Q $30 | Regular $34 Students & Seniors $30 | Groups $28

The Dybbuk

By S. Ansky Produced by The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre Directed by Bryna Wasserman & Rachelle Glait Sound Design by Jesse Ash Set Design by John Dinning Video Projection Design by George Allister & Patrick Andrew Boivin Costume Design by Louise Bourret Lighting Design by Renaud Pettigrew

This quintessential Yiddish tale of desire, darkness and exiled spirits tells the story of love caught between two worlds, and a community torn between religion, superstition and spiritualism. In Yiddish with English and French subtitles. Cette œuvre essentielle du théâtre yiddish sur le désir et les âmes en errance raconte l’histoire d’un amour pris au piège entre deux mondes et d’une communauté clivée par la religion, la superstition et le spiritisme. En yiddish avec surtitres en français et anglais.

Segal Centre for Performing Arts

August 9 – 23

Monday August 10 @8pm Mondays @7pm Tues/Wed/Thu @8pm Saturdays @8pm Sundays @2pm & 7pm

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514-739-7944

Q $24.50 | Regular $39-$49 Students $24.50 Seniors $35-$44 Groups $19.50-$44

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TOURING

Shakespeare-in-the-Park:

Twelfth Night (or What you Will)

By William Shakespeare Produced by Repercussion Theatre Directed by Amanda Kellock Set Design by Marjolaine Provençal Costume Design by Evita Karasek Shakespeare’s most perfect comedy, provoking tears and laughter in equal measure and sometimes simultaneously. Twelfth Night is a story of love and loss, asking intriguing questions about identity, and at the heart of it all is a touching story of separated twins desperate to find their other half.

La comédie la plus parfaite de Shakespeare Parks in and around Montreal qui provoque une mesure égale de larmes et July 2 – 26 de rires simultanément. Twelfth Night est une Visit www.repercussiontheatre.com histoire d’amour et de perte qui demande des for tour dates and show times questions d’identité. Mais, au cœur de cet œuvre 514-931-2644 est l’histoire touchante de jumeaux, séparé à la Free Admission naissance, qui cherchent désespérément pour leur moitié absente.

DATES

July 2, 2015 July 3, 2015 July 4, 2015 July 5, 2015 July 7, 2015 July 8, 2015 July 9, 2015 July 10, 2015 July 11, 2015 July 12, 2015 July 14, 2015 July 15, 2015 July 16, 2015 July 17, 2015 July 18, 2015 July 19, 2015 July 21, 2015 July 22, 2015 July 23, 2015 July 24, 2015 July 25, 2015 July 26, 2015

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PARK

Grove Hall Jeanne-Mance Park Parc Basler Agora Citoyenne Canadian Centre for Architecture Ecclestone Park Jarry Park Philippe-Laheurte Park Westmount Park Westmount Park East Community Centre Mount Royal Cemetery Parc de l’Honorable George O’Reilly Cabot Square Douglass Beach Recreation Centre NDG Park Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park Pine Beach Park Centennial Park Westmount Park Westmount Park

PLACE

TIME

Kirkland Park Extension Saint Laurent Westmount Westmount Pierrefonds Outremont Verdun

7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM

Ville Marie Knowlton Hemmingford NDG Cote-Saint-Luc Dorval Beaconsfield Westmount Westmount

7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM

Huntingdon Plateau Mont-Royal Morin Heights Chateauguay Ville Marie

7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM

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EVENTS

Haunted Montreal

By Donovan King Produced by Haunted Montreal Starring Donovan King

Haunted Montreal conducts Ghost Tours throughout the year of Mount Royal and Downtown. Relive Montreal’s dark history through a spooky, theatrical experience!

Throughout the year, and especially in the summer, Haunted Montreal conducts Ghost Tours of Mont Royal and the downtown core. Relive Montreal’s dark history through this spooky, theatrical experience!

L’année longue, mais spécialement l’été, Haunted Montreal offer des visites fantômes de Mont Royal et le centre-ville. Revivez l’histoire de Montreal englouti de la chair de poule avec cette expérience dramatique!

For bookings, tour times and locations visit:

www.hauntedmontreal.com

Q | Regular $20 Students & Seniors $18

Confabulation Presents…

Produced by Confabulation Confabulation is Montreal’s premier all-true storytelling series, featuring true-life stories told without notes, gimmicks or props from anyone and everyone.

Confabulation est la première toute vraie série de contes à Montréal avec des histoires vécues racontées sans notes, gadgets ou accessoires de quiconque ou de tout le monde.

June 6th – Fringe After Dark!

Fish Out of Water : Stories of being in the wrong place, at wrong time, or just a little bit out of step.

Mainline Theatre

Saturdays!

Sat. June 6 @ 8pm

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514-849-3378 www.confabulationmontreal.com

Regular $10

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WORKSHOPS

QDF Workshop:

Stage Combat Level 1 with Shawn Baichoo

Ready to try something different? Stage Combat aims to teach the necessary skills to create the safe and convincing illusion of physical conflict. Whether it’s for stage, film, or just for the fun of learning a unique set of abilities, Stage Combat has something to offer men and women, actors and non-actors alike. Level 1 focuses on the basics: Safety and basic theory in stage combat, as well as sells, knapps, faints, collisions, slaps, hair-pulls, and basic fighting (punches, kicks, etc). Through this class, you’ll not only gain the knowledge to choreograph and execute scenes of conflict, but also the confidence to perform them safely. With Shawn Baichoo, certified for Basic Actor Combat (Gold) from 1997 to 2001.

Prêt pour quelque chose de différent? Le Combat de Scène vise à enseigner les techniques de base pour créer l‘IL LUSION du conflit physique en toute SÉCURITÉ. Que ce soit pour le théâtre, film, ou juste pour le plaisir d’essayer quelque chose de nouveau, le Combat de Scène a quelque chose à offrir aux hommes autant qu’aux femmes, qu’ils soient comédiens ou non. Le Niveau 1 met le focus sur les techniques de base: La sécurité avant tout, la théorie du combat de scène, et plusieurs techniques: Évanouissements, collisions, gifles, étranglements, en plus des techniques de combat (coups de poings, coups de pieds, etc). Avec ce cours, non seulement développerez-vous les connaissances nécessaires pour chorégraphier et exécuter vos propres scènes de combat, mais vous développerez aussi la confiance pour le faire en toute sécurité. Avec Shawn Baichoo, certifié comme comédien/ combattant (Niveau Or - Fight Director’s Canada [FDC]).

For more information or to register:

workshop@quebecdrama.org or call 514-875-8698

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PRICING :

$100 (QDF Members) | $150 (Non-Members)

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M.S.O.P.A. Workshops:

Established in 1992, M.S.O.P.A. is a learning institution committed to providing professional training for aspiring actors of all ages. Établis en 1992, M.S.O.P.A. est une institution éducationnel commis à fournir de l’entraînement professionnel pour des artistes de tous âge.

M.S.O.P.A offers a variety of workshops year round including: • Foundation of Acting • Voice over - With Paula Davis • Improv and Sketch comedy - with Terence Bowman • Musical Theatre - With Marie Francis This summer we will be offering a series of $20 workshops!

We also offer a YOUNG ACTOR’S Summer Day-Camp for Ages 7-15.

Enjoy your summer, having fun and being creative! Summer is a time to have fun. With that in mind, MSOPA have developed a program that gives the young actor the opportunity to be creative.

Program objectives: Singing, Movement, Improvisation, Scene Work, On Camera Work, Film Making, Voice Over & Networking Opportunities and two industry field trips.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------M.S.O.P.A offre une variété d’ateliers durant toute l’année : • La fondation d’art dramatique.

• Surimpression Vocale - avec Paula Davis • Improvisation et Sketches - avec Terence Bowman • Comédie Musicale - avec Marie France Cet été, nous offrons une série d’atelier à 20$!

Nous offrons aussi un camp de jour d’été au JEUNE ACTEUR de 7 à 15 ans. Amusez-vous cet été, et soyez créatif! L’été, c’est la saison pour s’amuser. Dans cet esprit, MSOPA ont développé un programme qui donne l’opportunité aux jeunes acteurs d’être créatifs .

Les objectives du program : Chant, mouvement, improvisation, jeu de scène, jeu de caméra, production de film, surimpression vocale, et des opportunités de réseau et des deux excursion dans le milieux.

June 29 – July 10

29 Juin - 10 Juillet

For information, registration and scheduling please contact: info@msopa.com

Pour plus d’information pour s’inscrire contactez : info@msopa.com

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 p.m.

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Lundi au vendredi de 9h à 17h.

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SNEAK PEEKS

Jake’s Gift

By Julia Mackey Produced by Juno Productions Directed by Dirk Van Stralen Starring Julia Mackey A WWII vet returns to France to find his brother’s grave but meets precocious 10-year-old Isabelle in a poignant and humorous, award-winning Canadian hit.

Un ancien combattant de la deuxième guerre mondiale retourne en France pour trouver le tombeau de son frère et rencontre ainsi la petite Isabelle précoce de dix ans dans cette pièce poignant et humoreuse; un succès du théâtre Canadien.

450-458-5361

Hudson Village Theatre

September 16 – 20

Visit www.villagetheatre.ca for show times

Aftermath

Regular $27-$29

By Andrea Dworkin Edited for the stage by Adam Thorburn Produced and Directed by Rob Langford & Tracey Houston

In Andrea Dworkin’s never-published account of the aftermath of her 1999 drug rape in a Paris hotel, the feminist revolutionary reflects on the meaning of her life and struggle, as she confronts the blank space the drug left in her memory.

En 1999, la militante féministe Andrea Dworkin a été droguée et violée dans son hôtel à Paris. Dans cette pièce inédite, Dworkin revisite le vide laissé dans sa mémoire par la drogue, en essayant de redécouvrir le sens de sa vie et son combat.

Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier

waterworksmontreal.com

Thursday September 17, 8pm Friday-Saturday, 8pm Saturday & Sunday, 4pm

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September 17 – 27

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Regular $18 - $13 (buyer chooses price).

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WHERE’S IT PLAYING?

Black Theatre Workshop Studio 3680 Rue Jeanne-Mance Place-Des-Arts, Bus 80 Café Tuyo 370 Rue Marie-Anne Est Mont-Royal Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier 2450 Workman Lionel-Groulx.

DB Clarke Theatre 1455 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Peel Espace 4001 4001 Rue de Berri Sherbrooke Dawson Theatre 2000 Rue Atwater, Montreal Atwater John Abbott College 21275, Rue Lakeshore Lionel-Groulx, Bus 211 Hudson Village Theatre 28 Wharf Road, Hudson MAI (Montreal, Arts Interculturel) 3680, Rue Jeanne-Mance Place-Des-Arts, Bus 80

Studio CirQus 4247 Rue St. Dominique Saint-Laurent Bus 55 Studio Multimédia du Conservatoir 4750, Avenue Henri-Julien Mont-Royal Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire 4750, Avenue Henri-Julien Mont-Royal Théâtre Rouge du Conservatoire 4750, avenue Henri-Julien Mont-Royal Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui 3900, Rue St-Denis Sherbrooke Theatre La Chapelle 3700, Rue Saint Dominique Sherbrooke The Church of Saint John the Baptist 233, Ste Claire - Pointe Claire Côte-Vertu Bus 202 The Harold Greenspon Auditorium 5801 Cavendish Blvd.

Plamondon Bus 161

Mainline Theatre 3997 Boulevard St. Laurent Saint-Laurent, Bus 55

The Rialto Studio 5723 Avenue du Parc Place-Des-Arts Bus 80

Montreal Improv Theatre 3697 Boulevard St-Laurent Saint-Laurent, Bus 55

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts 5170, Chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine Côte-Sainte-Catherine

Petit Campus 57 Rue Prince Arthur Est Saint-Laurent, Bus 55

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The Wiggle Room 3874, Boulevard St-Laurent Saint-Laurent Bus 55

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