1 40 SCHOOLS GUIDE SHAKESPEARE Twelfth Night Romeo and Juliet Timon of Athens MUSICALS Guys and Dolls HMS Pinafore FAMILY Treasure Island CLASSICS The School for Scandal The Changeling Bakkhai Tartuffe MODERN The Madwoman of Chaillot The Komagata Maru Incident WORLD PREMIÈRES The Virgin Trial The Breathing Hole 1.800.567.1600 STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA Cover: Antoine Yared, Sara Farb. 2017 publicity photography by Lynda Churilla. P.O. Box 520 Stratford ON | N5A 6V2 Canada 5843987
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SCHOOLS GUIDE
SHAKESPEARETwelfth NightRomeo and JulietTimon of Athens
MUSICALSGuys and DollsHMS Pinafore
FAMILYTreasure Island
CLASSICSThe School for ScandalThe ChangelingBakkhaiTartuff e
MODERNThe Madwoman of ChaillotThe Komagata Maru Incident
WORLD PREMIÈRESThe Virgin TrialThe Breathing Hole
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May 13 to October 21 | Festival Theatre
LOSE YOURSELF IN THIS TOPSY-TURVY ROMANTIC COMEDY
Shipwrecked twins, a lovesick duke and a self-important servant who becomes the ultimate fashion victim: love throws everyone
for a loop in a comic riot of misdirected desire.
Production support is generously provided by Jane Petersen Burfield & family, by Dr. Desta Leavine in memory of Pauline Leavine and by Jack Whiteside
Photo: Brent Carver
TWELFTH NIGHT | BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR MARTHA HENRY
May 3 to October 21 | Festival Theatre
Production support is generously provided by Barbara & John Schubert
Photo: Antoine Yared, Sara Farb
PASSION’S FLAME CONSUMES ALL
Falling headlong in love, two teenagers defy the long-simmering hatred between their families. But daring to love one’s enemy
comes with a terrible cost, as the needless sacrifice of young lives brings this heartbreaking story to its tragic conclusion.
ROMEO AND JULIET | BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR SCOTT WENTWORTH
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April 22 to October 22 | Avon Theatre
EMBARK ON A SWASHBUCKLINGHIGH-SEAS ADVENTURE
A map from a dead man’s chest, a sinister one-legged seafarer –and a parrot! They’re all here in this new adaptation of thethrilling classic that has inspired every pirate story since.
TREASURE ISLAND | BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON | ADAPTED BY NICOLAS BILLONWORLD PREMIÈRE OF ADAPTATION COMMISSIONED BY THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR MITCHELL CUSHMAN
Photo: Juan Chioran, Thomas Mitchell Barnet
April 15 to October 29 | Festival Theatre
SPINNING, SWIRLING, DANCING, LOVE!
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, this dance spectacular travels from Times Square to Havana, Cuba –
where all bets are off . Featuring “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”
GUYS AND DOLLS | A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY, BASED ON A STORY AND CHARACTERS OF DAMON RUNYONMUSIC AND LYRICS BY FRANK LOESSER | BOOK BY JO SWERLING AND ABE BURROWS
DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER DONNA FEORE
Production support is generously provided by Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin, by Riki Turofsky & Charles Petersen and by Catherine & David Wilkes
Photo: Evan Buliung, Alexis Gordon
Production Co-Sponsors
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TARTUFFE | BY MOLIÈRE | TRANSLATED BY RANJIT BOLTDIRECTOR CHRIS ABRAHAM
Production support is generously provided by Dr. Dennis & Dorothea Hacker, by the Harkins/Manning families in memory of Jim & Susan Harkins, by Bob & Martie Sachs and by Dr. Louis & Mrs. Mary Jane Zako in
celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary
Photo: Tom Rooney
HMS PINAFORE | BOOK AND LYRICS BY W.S. GILBERT | MUSIC BY ARTHUR SULLIVANDIRECTOR LEZLIE WADE
Production support is generously provided by Nona Macdonald Heaslip
Photo: Jennifer Rider-Shaw, Mark Uhre
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL | BY RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDANDIRECTOR ANTONI CIMOLINO
Production support is generously provided by M. Fainer, by Drs. M.L. Myers & the late W.P. Hayman and by the Tremain family
Photo: Geraint Wyn Davies, Shannon Taylor
THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT | BY JEAN GIRAUDOUX | IN A NEW TRANSLATION BY DAVID EDNEYWORLD PREMIÈRE OF TRANSLATION COMMISSIONED BY THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR DONNA FEORE
Production support is generously provided by Bob & Martie Sachs and by Alice & Tim Thornton
Photo: Seana McKenna
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Production support is generously provided by Cec & Linda Rorabeck
Photo: Joseph Ziegler
TIMON OF ATHENS | BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREDIRECTOR STEPHEN OUIMETTE
Production support is generously provided by M.E.H. Foundation
Photo: Lucy Peacock
BAKKHAI | BY EURIPIDES | A NEW VERSION BY ANNE CARSONDIRECTOR JILLIAN KEILEY
This production includes sexuality and other mature themes.
Production support is generously provided by Max & Helen Jacobs
Photo: Mikaela Davies
THE CHANGELING | BY THOMAS MIDDLETON AND WILLIAM ROWLEYDIRECTOR JACKIE MAXWELL
THE KOMAGATA MARU INCIDENT | BY SHARON POLLOCKDIRECTOR KEIRA LOUGHRAN
Photo: Kiran Ahluwalia
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BUS FUNDINGSubsidies will be considered for schools in need, on a fi rst-come-fi rst-served basis, and will apply only to students seeing the following productions:
ROMEO AND JULIET TIMON OF ATHENS
TWELFTH NIGHT TREASURE ISLAND
STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/BUSFUNDING
Bus subsidy support is generously provided In Memory of Ethel M. Janes and by The McLean Foundation.
Production support is generously provided by Karon C. Bales & Charles E. Beall, by Sylvia D. Chrominska and by Dr. Robert & Roberta Sokol
Photo: Bahia Watson
THE VIRGIN TRIAL | BY KATE HENNIGWORLD PREMIÈRE COMMISSIONED BY THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR ALAN DILWORTH
THE BREATHING HOLE | BY COLLEEN MURPHYWORLD PREMIÈRE COMMISSIONED BY THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR RENELTTA ARLUK
Production support is generously provided by Esther & Sam Sarick
ProloguesStudents can step onto our world-renowned stage and explore the play’s main characters, plot points and themes with members of the cast.
$3.75 per student 11 a.m. to noon | See on calendar.
Check out our Prologue video!STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/PROLOGUES
WorkshopsHour-long sessions, led by cast members, tailored to your class and interests. Sessions include: exploration of the play, song and dance, stage combat, or a custom interest.
$225 | Additional workshops: $19910 and 11 a.m.
Maximum 30 students. Available as of June 6.
ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTSENHANCE YOUR STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE WITH THESE GREAT ACTIVITIES
Workshop Focus: Students participate in a workshop, a Costume Warehouse tour or a post-show talk about the production they attend.
Speaker Focus: Students receive an on-site presentation from one of our many theatre professionals (such as designers, technicians, acting coaches and more), a Costume Warehouse tour or a post-show talk about the production they attend.
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR PROGRAMSTUDENTS CAN EARN CREDITS TOWARDS THEIR SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS CERTIFICATE
Off -Season OptionNOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY
Full day of workshops tailored to your program needs. Workshops could include choreography, costume design, scenic design, lighting design, stage combat and more. Lunch options also available.
STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/SHSM
Program space is limited. Minimum 15 students. All workshops must be booked with theatre tickets.
SUPPORT FOR STRATFORD FESTIVAL HD IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY LAURA DINNER & RICHARD ROONEY, THE JENKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE HENRY WHITE KINNEAR FOUNDATION, OPHELIA & MIKE LAZARIDIS,
THE CATHERINE AND MAXWELL MEIGHEN FOUNDATION, SANDRA & JIM PITBLADO, THE SLAIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION, ROBERT & JACQUELINE SPERANDIO, AND AN ANONYMOUS DONOR.
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Teacher DiscountUse promo code TeacherHD
Educational ResourcesBRING STRATFORD TO YOUR CLASSROOM!
PerformancePlus:King LearStudy King Lear using our glorious HD production presented alongside Shakespeare’s text in an online study toolkit.
To purchase or watch a free preview, visit
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Experience classic plays brought from the Stratford Festival stage to the screen of your local movie theatre.
To book your school group, visitCINEPLEX.COM/GROUPSALES
ENRICH YOURSELFTeaching Shakespeare ProgramAugust 23 to 25
Immerse yourself in Shakespeare, then return to your classroom inspired to teach his plays! A free program for teachers, including:
• Three-day professional-development workshop on teaching Shakespeare • Tickets to preview all of the 2017 Shakespeare titles • A visiting artist in your classroom • Complimentary tickets to a Prologue before your fall student matinée excursion
STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/TSP
Support for the Teaching Shakespeare Program is generously provided by The Joan & Clifford Hatch Foundation, by M.E.H. Foundation and by an anonymous donor.
Michigan Teachers’ WeekendMay 20 and 21
Work with staff and artists to bring Shakespeare’s text to life in the classroom. Includes lunch and a performance of Twelfth Night.
$75STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/MITEACHERS
Offered in partnership with the Michigan Members of the Stratford Festival.
Teachers’ ConferenceOctober 12 and 13
Workshops and seminars for English and drama teachers, play-going and social events. For information, visit the Teachers’ Conference website.TFLC.CA
A project of the Teachers-Festival Liaison Council.
See two shows in one day and receive great discounts on your student evening performances.
Student EVENINGS $25
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1 2 3 Price Types
See ticket info chart on p. 38
S Seniors and Students Midweek Matinée Specials
See ticket info chart on p. 38
Prologues
See page 13
Audio Described Performances
Offered on selected dates throughout the season, these performances enhance the experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. A live audio describer gives details of costumes, sets and key on-stage action. Delivered via headset, the description supplements the spoken dialogue without interfering with it. Additional audio described dates may be available for groups of 10 or more after July 1. Contact [email protected]
ASL American Sign Language Performances
ASL interpretation will be available for deaf or deafened patrons on selected dates throughout the season. Additional ASL interpreted dates may be available to groups of 20 or more for performances after July 1. Contact [email protected]
Relaxed Performances: July 7 at 2 p.m. August 8 at 2 p.m.
Relaxed performances are designed to welcome patrons who may benefit from a less restricted audience environment. Patrons of all abilities are welcome, including those with intellectual or learning disabilities, sensory processing conditions or autism. There will be a relaxed attitude to noise and movement within the auditorium, and some minor production changes may be made to reduce the intensity of light, sound and other potentially startling effects.
Savings for Student GroupsAll performances, all season long!
Price Type Productions Globe Ring
NEWFounder’s
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1Plays
Call for pricing
57 49 45
40 25
Musicals 66 58 54
2Plays 73 65 57
Musicals 82 74 66
3Plays 81 73 65
Musicals 90 82 74
Aisle-zone seating available for an additional $5 per seat. Seating in the Preferred Seating Zone at the Tom Patterson Theatre available for an additional $3 per seat.
Aisle-zone seating available for an additional $5 per seat. Seating in the Preferred Seating Zone at the Tom Patterson Theatre available for an additional $3 per seat. *Excludes performances between July 11 and August 28.
ABOUT YOUR TICKETSPAYMENT SCHEDULE: A non-refundable deposit of $122 plus applicable taxes is required upon booking. A 30% down payment is due 30 days after booking. Total remaining balance is due 45 days prior to performance date. All school orders booked within 45 days of the production will require full payment at time of booking.
TERMS AND POLICIES: School groups cancelling their entire order within 45 days of the performance will forfeit 100% of deposit and down payment. All paid tickets are non-refundable.
For a complete list of terms and policies, visit stratfordfestival.ca/schools.
