HERITAGE SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY HELMS THEATRE SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010 7:30 P.M. Come kick off our 2010 season with the Heritage company! Enjoy a concert performance by members of this summer’s acting company as they sing some of their favorite songs. Dessert reception catered by Clifton Inn to follow. Sponsored by and THE SOUND OF MUSIC A TUNA CHRISTMAS BAREFOOT IN THE PARK THE 25 TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE HERITAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL 2010 SEASON HERITAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL 2010 SEASON Dear Friends, I can’t remember whether it was the third or the fourth snowstorm that did it. But somewhere among the digging, tossing, slipping, and sliding I said to myself — “We’ve got to have some FUN this summer at Heritage and we’ve got to put it center stage!” It doesn’t get more fun, or more classic, than The Sound of Music. And Heritage audiences appreciate the classics in droves. Over the past few years audiences have flocked to shows like Oliver!, South Pacific,and Damn Yankees and we look forward to continuing this tradition by reintroducing the fabulous von Trapps to theatergoers of all ages. A few years back I stumbled upon a little musical at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre. It was The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I had long heard the term “side-splitting” referring to comedy. But for the next three weeks I lived it quite literally with every breath I took. They were the kinds of laughs I’ve grown accustomed to hearing for the past few years every time our audiences visit Tuna, Texas, and this year those laughs are sure to come fast and furious when John Paul Scheidler and Evan Bridenstein treat us to a little Christmas in July, Tuna style! Barefoot in the Park is a chance to look back at some of the earliest works of a true master. Neil Simon’s tale of a pair of seemingly mismatched New York newlyweds is still heartwarming after all these years. While there will be no shortage of fun onstage, we are well aware that these are difficult times off of it. Knowing this makes us more appreciative than ever for all of you who choose to spend your time and your increasingly stretched entertainment dollars to come out and support what we do, whether through your ticket purchases, donations or both. And we cannot thank you enough for that. Looking forward to seeing you at the theatre! Robert Chapel Producing Artistic Director HERITAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL 2010 SEASON For tickets, call our Box Office at 434-924-3376 or visit our website today uvahtf.org DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HERITAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL 109 CULBRETH ROAD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 54 Charlottesville, VA For tickets, call our Box Office at 434-924-3376 or visit our website today uvahtf.org
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Heritage SeaSon KicK-off PartyHelms THeaTre saTurday, June 12, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Come kick off our 2010 season with the Heritage company! enjoy a concert performance by members of this summer’s acting company as they sing some of their favorite songs. dessert reception catered by Clifton Inn to follow.
Sponsored by and
The Sound of MuSic
A TunA chriSTMAS
BArefooT in The PArk
The 25Th AnnuAl PuTnAM counTy SPelling Bee
heriTAgeTheATrefeSTivAl2010 SeASon
heriTAgeTheATrefeSTivAl
2010 SeASon
dear Friends,
I can’t remember whether it was the third or the fourth snowstorm that did it. But somewhere among the digging, tossing, slipping, and sliding I said to myself — “We’ve got to have some Fun this summer at Heritage and we’ve got to put it center stage!”
It doesn’t get more fun, or more classic, than The Sound of Music. and Heritage audiences appreciate the classics in droves. Over the past few years audiences have flocked to shows like Oliver!, South Pacific,and Damn Yankees and we look forward to continuing this tradition by reintroducing the fabulous von Trapps to theatergoers of all ages.
a few years back I stumbled upon a little musical at new york’s Circle in the square Theatre. It was The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I had long heard the term “side-splitting” referring to comedy. But for the next three weeks I lived it quite literally with every breath I took.
They were the kinds of laughs I’ve grown accustomed to hearing for the past few years every time our audiences visit Tuna, Texas, and this year those laughs are sure to come fast and furious when John paul scheidler and evan Bridenstein treat us to a little Christmas in July, Tuna style!
Barefoot in the Park is a chance to look back at some of the earliest works of a true master. neil simon’s tale of a pair of seemingly mismatched new york newlyweds is still heartwarming after all these years.
While there will be no shortage of fun onstage, we are well aware that these are difficult times off of it. Knowing this makes us more appreciative than ever for all of you who choose to spend your time and your increasingly stretched entertainment dollars to come out and support what we do, whether through your ticket purchases, donations or both.
and we cannot thank you enough for that.
looking forward to seeing you at the theatre!
robert Chapel producing artistic director heriTAge TheATre feSTivAl
2010 SeASonfor tickets, call our Box office at 434-924-3376 or visit our website today
uvahtf.org
Department of DramaUniversity of virginiaHeritage tHeatre festival109 CUlbretH roaDCHarlottesville, va 22903
non-profit organization U.s. postage
paiDpermit no. 54
Charlottesville, va
For tickets, call our Box Office at 434-924-3376 or visit our website today
uvahtf.org
music by richard rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, Book by Howard lindsay and russel Crouse directed by robert Chapel
July 1–3, and 5–10, 2010
rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music has been bringing families together for generations. and it’s about to do it again, when the show opens our 2010 season. revisit the unforgettable story of Captain von Trapp, his seven children, and the remarkable maria, who changed their lives forever with the power of love and music. Bring the whole family and enjoy one of the most memorable scores in Broadway history, featuring all-time classics like Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Edelweiss, and of course the title tune! There’s never been a better reason to head for the hills!
sponsored by and roberta Bell Williamson media sponsor and
A TunA chriSTMASBy ed Howard, Joe sears, and Jaston Williamsdirected by William rough
July 15–17, auguSt 2 and 5, 2010
Welcome to Christmas in July, courtesy of the fine folks of Tuna, Texas! Talented actors and world-class quick-change artists John paul scheidler and evan Bridenstine are back to reacquaint Heritage audiences with more than 20 larger-than-life characters and a series of stranger-than-strange scenarios. Come back and visit the small town where the one-liners fly as fast as the costume changes.
sponsored by esther cash media sponsor
BArefooT in The PArkBy neil simon
directed by douglas sprigg
July 22–24, auguSt 3 and 6, 2010
They say opposites attract. But THen what happens when you find you have nothing in common … except marriage? neil simon’s classic heartwarming comedy follows a different sort of odd couple, showing what happens when a strait-laced attorney marries an unabashed free spirit in 1960’s new york City. as if their differences aren’t challenge enough, the newlyweds start life together in a tiny, leaky fifth-floor walkup that comes complete with a wacky neighbor and an overlong visit from a loopy mother-in-law. It’s simon at his best and an evening of pure fun.
The 25Th AnnuAl PuTnAM counTy SPelling Bee
music and lyrics by William Finn, Book by rachel sheinkindirected by robert Chapel
July 29–31, auguSt 4 and 7, 2010
ready … set … spell! This Tony award-winning musical comedy brings back all the pressure, angst and exhilaration of childhood as an unlikely crew of quirky adolescent outcasts and their even quirkier
adult mentors engage in this age-old form of word-to-word combat. show off your spelling skills by registering in the lobby before the show, and you may find yourself onstage as one of the contestants! please nOTe—this show is intended for everyone who made it through childhood and lived to tell the tale, but parents should use discretion before bringing actual children.
sponsored by Ednam TiTlE, llC.
HoW to order SeaSon SuBScriPtionS and Single ticKetSOnlIne: beginning monday, may 24, 2010 at 10 a.m., season subscriptions and tickets to our kick-off party will go on sale online at http://www.uvahtf.org. single tickets will go on sale online at 10 a.m. on friday, June 11, 2010. through our ticketing website, you can browse our interactive schedule and view up-to-date seating charts that will allow you to choose your favorite seats all through our secure website. a $3.50 processing fee applies to online orders.
In persOn: beginning friday, June 11, 2010, you can order subscriptions and single tickets in person at the U.va. arts box office, located in the lobby of the Culbreth theatre building. our hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. monday through saturday. We will reopen from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on performance nights.
pHOne: order subscriptions and individual tickets by phone starting friday, June 11, 2010 at 434/ 924-3376 between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. monday through saturday. a $3.50 processing fee applies to phone orders.
maIl: Use the form in this brochure to place your season subscription order. orders will be filled and mailed out in the order they are received. please do not use this order form for single ticket orders. a $3.50 processing fee applies to mail orders.
ParKing patrons can park in the Culbreth road parking garage located adjacent to the Helms and Culbreth theatre building. the parking garage and theatre are located on Culbreth road which can be accessed from rugby road or University avenue. parking is free for theatre patrons during all Heritage performances.
Late patrons are seated in or admitted to our theatres at the discretion of our house staff. Please arrive early to ensure your full enjoyment of the performance.
i Want to SuBScriBe to tHiS SeaSon:
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perFOrmanCe daTes please select a performance date for each production. if you want the saturday matinee performance, select the date and mark the box for matinee.
perFOrmanCe daTe saTurday maTInee
the sound of music
a tuna Christmas
barefoot in the park
spelling bee
seaTIng preFerenCe please indicate your seating preference for performances.
Center section: rows b–J rows K–Q rows r–W side section: rows b–J rows K–Q rows r–W Wheelchair seating favorite seats (we’ll do our best!)
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COnTrIBuTIOn As our ticket sales usually cover only 60% of our expenses, without private contributions from our friends like you, we would not be here today. Please consider making a gift so Heritage can continue to thrive. Contribution = $ mail order processing fee = $ 3.50
grand total (Season + Kick-off + contribution + fee) = $
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Please return form and payment to Heritage Box Office / University of Virginia / PO Box 400128 / Charlottesville, VA 22904 nOTe THaT all sales are FInal, and THere are nO reFunds.
