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t is my privilege, on behalf of thousands of performing artists and tens of thousands audience members spanning multiple generations, to welcome you to the Rochester Civic Theatre, a unique and celebrated theatre serving a unique city of international stature. The Civic Theatre produces and presents professional and community theatre, Photo by: E. Nida, Post Bulletin dance and music performances featuring local, national, and international artists. Additionally, we provide classes, advanced training, and performance opportunities for actors of all ages and are widely acknowledged for our community responsiveness. We celebrate and build upon our interdependence with our community and are committed to demonstrating generosity of spirit in all our work and to each and every one of our
2010 White Christmas Cast
Cover photography by: Michel Dierickx, Graphic design by: Tracy van Eijl
45,000 audience members and students. Our responsibility to the community and audiences we serve has expanded dramatically over the past 60 years. And with your continued engagement in the arts and patronage and your support of the Civic Theatre, we promise you 60 more years of drama, laughter, and joy. Welcome, enjoy the show, and stay in touch, Gregory Stavrou, Executive Director
OUR MISSION
“Rochester Civic Theatre is a non-profit community organization that educates and enriches the adults and young people of Rochester and southeastern Minnesota through the production and performance of live theatre.� The Rochester Civic Theatre is committed to providing equal access to employment, programming, educational and outreach programming, and volunteer opportunities regardless of race, national origin, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, and disability. The Rochester Civic Theatre practices color-blind casting and encourages people of all races, creeds, and cultures to audition.
Photo by: Tony Drumm
Art by: Tony Drumm
KILL ME, DEADLY
Noir Comedy: By Bill Robens September 7 – 23, 2012
A hardboiled gumshoe, his wise-cracking secretary, romance, intrigue, theft, and murder set in the seedy underbelly of L.A. This detective Noir is a smart and entertaining parody that will keep you guessing and laughing until the end. • Times: Thurs. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm, Sun. at 2:00pm • Viewing age: Ages 13 and up • Auditions: July 24 and 25 • General public ticket sales: August 6
PREMIER PROFESSIONAL &
Art by: Tony Drumm
FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
Drama: By David Rogers. Based on the novel by Daniel Keyes. October 19 – November 4, 2012 A compelling modern classic and poignant celebration of the human spirit is revealed as we witness the interwoven journeys of Charlie, a man living with cognitive impairments, and a lab mouse named Algernon. Romantic, funny, and tragic, this award-winning play is sure to touch and inspire. • Times: Thurs. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm, Sun. at 2:00pm • Viewing age: Ages 13 and up • Auditions: September 11 and 12 at 7:00pm • General public ticket sales: September 17
COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Art by: Tony Drumm
THE NEVERENDING STORY Family: Adapted by David S. Craig from the novel by Michael Ende. December 14 – 23, 2012 This classic coming of age adventure story – replete with fantastical characters, heroic challenges and important life lessons – will mesmerize children and adults alike as Bastien, a lonely boy, finds himself swept into a new magical reality and charged with the quest to save the world. Featuring elaborate set design, staging, and flying, this production will transport everyone it touches toward a triumphant conclusion. • Times: Fri. & Sat. at 7:00pm, Sat. & Sun. at 2:00pm • Viewing age: Ages 5 and up • Auditions: October 23 and 24 at 7:00pm • General public ticket sales: November 12
THEATRE CLASSES &
Art by: Tony Drumm
SHADOWLANDS
Drama: By William Nicholson February 1 – 17, 2013 This Broadway hit explores the love story of C.S. Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia) and a woman and her son who change Lewis’s life as he faces the challenges of reconciling his theoretical insights about love with its direct presence. Celebrated by critics and audiences alike this brilliantly crafted dramatic exploration of faith, intellect, emotion, family and love is not to be missed. • Times: Thurs. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm, Sun. at 2:00pm • Viewing age: Ages 13 and up • Auditions: December 4 and 5 at 7:00pm • General public ticket sales: January 2
WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES
Art by: Tony Drumm
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Musical: By Roger Bean April 12 – May 5, 2013 Bop your way back to the 1958 Springfield High School prom and meet the Wonderettes, four talented girls with big hair, hearts, hopes, dreams, and talent galore. This crowd pleasing musical comedy features one ‘50s & ‘60s hit after another. Including: Mr. Sandman, Lollipop/Sugartime, All I Have to Do Is Dream/Dream Lover, Stupid Cupid, Lipstick On Your Collar, Secret Love, and many more. • Times: Thurs. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm, Sun. at 2:00pm • Viewing age: Ages 13 and up • Auditions: February 12 and 13 at 7:00pm • General public ticket sales: March 11
RELENTLESS COMMITMENT
Art by: Tony Drumm
ROUNDING THIRD
Comedy: By Richard Dresser May 31 – June 16, 2013 “’Rounding Third’ introduces us to two little league coaches — one a veteran, the other a new recruit — and their markedly different personal circumstances and philosophies about the game.’ Their clash of styles and wills drives this funny, acerbic, and touching play through the bumpy terrain of fatherhood and baseball.” — Playbill • Times: Thurs. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm, Sun at 2:00pm • Viewing age: Ages 13 and up • Auditions: April 16 and 17 at 7:00pm • General public ticket sales: April 29
TO EXCELLENCE
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CALENDAR LEGEND Kill Me Deadly Sept. 7 – 23, 2012; Audtions: July 24 and 25; GP Ticket Sales: Aug. 6 Encore 2012 Sept. 8, 2012 Flowers for Algernon Oct. 19 – Nov. 4, 2012; Auditions: Sept. 11 + 12; GP Ticket Sales: Sept. 17 The Neverending Story Dec. 14 – 23, 2012; Auditions: Oct. 23 + 24; GP Ticket Sales: Nov. 12
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Celebration of Diversity & Inclusivity, Month of January 2013 Shadowlands Feb. 1 – 17, 2013; Auditions: Dec. 4 + 5, 2012; GP Ticket Sales: Jan. 2 The Marvelous Wonderettes April 12 – May 5, 2013; Auditions: Feb .12 + 13; GP Ticket Sales: Mar. 11 Rounding Third May 31 – June 16, 2013; Auditions: April 16 + 17; GP Ticket Sales: Apr. 29
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
20 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Tel: 507-282-8481 info@rochestercivictheatre.org www.rochestercivictheatre.org Hours: Mon. – Fri.: 11:00am – 5:00pm
The Box Office opens one hour prior to all performances for your ticketing convenience.
Order Tickets
• Call 507-282-8481 • In person at RCT Box Office • Visit www.rochestercivictheatre.org
We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards.
Individual Ticket Prices**
• The Marvelous Wonderettes and The Neverending Story: Adult $27.00, Senior $24.00, Student $17.00 • Kill Me Deadly, Flowers For Algernon, Shadowlands, and Rounding Third: Adult $22.00, Senior $19.00, Student $17.00 **Additional processing fees may apply. **Student rate is offered to those under 21 years old with a valid student ID or where age is obvious. **Senior rate is offered to those 65 years or older.
Ticket Policies
• Tickets must be paid for at the time of reservation. • Once the tickets are ordered, there are no refunds. • Online and telephone orders are subject to a $3 processing fee, per ticket.
Accessibility Wheelchair seating and infrared listening systems are available. Please indicate your special needs when you order tickets to avoid disappointment. We offer one ASL interpreted performance per production. Please contact us for more information.
New Civic Theatre Gift Cards RCT gift cards are very popular because they can be used and shared throughout the year for anything you wish and because they never expire! Convenient, secure, rechargeable and great for plays, concerts, classes (including STAR Summer Theatre Academy of Rochester), bistro dining, and even the theatre wine bar. Whether you enjoy yourself or give as a gift, these cards are the best!
RENT THE CIVIC
The Civic Theatre is a great and unique venue for your own special event or performance. The stage, lobby, and classroom are available for rental. And we will work with you to create an unforgettable wedding, reception, corporate gathering or private party. Full event planning services are available to ensure a standing ovation from all your guests.
SERVING OUR YOUTH & BUILDING THE FUTURE THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION Theatre Academy RCT offers classes throughout the school year that provide students structured opportunities to explore their creativity, realize and develop their talents, hone critical thinking and collaborative skills, and grow into their full potential as well rounded, well educated adults. S.T.A.R. 2012 (Summer Theatre Academy of Rochester) Our most popular educational program!
• S.T.A.R. classes are open to children entering kindergarten and up. • S.T.A.R provides a wide variety of classes for the aspiring performer in your family • Please visit rochestercivictheatre.org for class schedules and to sign-up. • Please note: S.T.A.R. sessions fill-up quickly so early registration is highly recommended.
Youth Performance Troupes
• Showstoppers (Ages 9 – 18): Showstoppers is RCT’s very own Glee Club. This troupe concentrates on bringing the magic of music and dance to the stage, performing a variety of musical numbers complete with choreography and singing and full of toetapping, hand-clapping fun. • Inside Out Players (Ages 9 – 14): Inside Out Players is a youth performance troupe that works to develop its own performance pieces. Through the use of improvisation and other creativity-inspiring techniques, this troupe works together to develop a variety of pieces that will be put together in performances full of fun, imagination, and talent. • Otherwise Actors (Ages 14 and up): Otherwise Actors is a performance troupe designed for the creative spirit. This troupe explores the worlds of improvisation, Commedia, clowning, theatrical movement, classical theatre (such as Shakespeare and the like), storytelling, and much more. The works of this group are developed through a collaboration of all members and directors involved.
Photo by: Dawn Sandborn Photography Thomasina Petrus, Women of Jazz, 2012
5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY
The City of Rochester is dedicated to “building an inclusive community” and the Rochester Civic Theatre is proud to be recognized for our relentless commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. This January 2013 we are proud once again to partner with the Rochester Diversity Council to present a wide array of multi-generational, multi-cultural, and cross-disciplinary performances, exhibits, workshops, and discussion forums throughout the month. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in celebration of our community and with dedication to the concept of inclusivity and community partnership, this year’s celebration will once again guide us through intellectual, artistic, and spiritual explorations of our shared humanity and responsibilities.
CIVIC LIVE
Civic Live/Studio Series provides audiences unique opportunities to see new, professional, and cutting edge theatre while also serving as a theatre lab and workshop for the development of new plays and performance art. Our success of recent CIVIC LIVE productions such as RACE: To The Finish Line, LIGHT, De Bogman, Thailand: What’s love got to do with it?, Trojan Women, The Ends of Love, FLARE, and Tuesday’s With Morrie, demonstrate the international and thematic scope of our professional work and our commitment to theatrical excellence. Civic Live Concerts, anchored by the popular Americana Showcase performances and featuring Grammy award winning and world class musicians in our intimate 300-seat theatre, welcomes celebrated performers from around the country and the world.
Photo by: Tony Drumm
Civic Theatre Artistic Director, Greg Miller as Morrie, in Tuesdays with Morrie, 2012
SUMMER AT THE CIVIC
• Patio and Grill open at 5:00pm • All patio events are free admission • Main stage and Lobby stage events are ticketed
*Visit www.rochestercivictheatre.org for details PATIO EVENTS: FREE ADMISSION Date
Event
Wed, May 9
Artists Happy Hour
Fri., May 25
Blue Monk followed by The Sudden Lovelys
Fri., June 1
Annie Mack
Fri., June 8
Dianna Parks and Kevin Kleist & guests
Wed, June 13
Artists Happy Hour
Fri., June 15
LP & the 45’s
Fri., June 22
Julianna and the Blue Lotus Dancers
Fri., June 29
Jazz Jam
Wed, July 11
Artists Happy Hour
Fri., July 13
Dianna Parks and Kevin Kleist & guests
Fri., July 20
LP & the 45’s
Fri., Aug. 3
Annie Mack on the Patio
Wed, Aug. 8
Artists Happy Hour
Fri., Aug. 10
Dianna Parks and Kevin Kleist
Fri., Aug. 17
LP & the 45’s
Sat, Aug. 18
Artigras
Fri., Aug. 24
Jazz Jam
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE TICKETED Date
Time
Location
Event
May 11 & 12 7:00pm
Main Stage
Tuesdays with Morrie
Sat, May 19
7:30pm
Main Stage
Americana Showcase
Sat, May 26
7:30pm
Main Stage
Elton Hills Drive Concert
Sat, July 21
7:00 – 11:00pm
Lobby Stage Comedy – T2P2
Fri., July 27
6:00pm, 8:0011:00pm
Main Stage/ Patio
The Scudamore Experience followed by Fair Trade (Patio)
Sat, July 28
7:00 – 11:00pm
Main Stage
Julianna & The Blue Lotus Dancers
Fri., Aug. 3
8:00pm
Main Stage
The Scudamore Experience
Sat, Aug. 11
7:00 – 11:00pm
Lobby Stage Comedy – T2P2
Wed, Aug. 22 7:30pm
Main Stage
Americana Showcase
2012 – 2013 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Show your support of the Arts and of your Civic Theatre by making a tax deductible donation today! Level
Amount Benefits
Contributor $50-$99
Patron
Friend
Benefactor
Celebrity
Star
Director
Legend
Playbill listing, RCT e-Newsletter, Annual Meeting Invitation
100$ 299
The above benefits plus education classes and camp discounts
300$ 499
All the above benefits plus invitation to tour back stage
500$ 999
All the above benefits plus invitations to pre-play discussions
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All the above benefits plus invitation for 2 to a private reception
2,500$ 4,999
All the above benefits plus 2 tickets to a Civic Live Americana Showcase performance
5,0009,999
All the above benefits plus 2 tickets to our Annual Fundraiser and recognition on permanent display*
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All the above benefits plus 2 scholarships $ 10,000 given in your name to & above S.T.A.R. (Summer Theatre Academy of Rochester)
* A permanent Directors Membership Display to be designed, funded and adopted.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
2012 – 2013 SEASON TICKETS The most flexible season ticket package possible! Save money, order tickets anytime, and enjoy exclusive exchange privileges. Simply choose your preferred season ticket package to use your tickets for any shows you choose throughout the 2012 — 2013 Season. Season Ticket Order Form
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