Chemainus Theatre Festival 2010 Season

2010

Artistic Director Mark DuMez

CHEMAINUSTHEATREFESTIVAL2010

A CLOSER WALKWITH PATSY CLINE

STRINDBERG’S EASTER

THE SUNSHINE BOYS

GUYS AND DOLLS

WINGFIELD’S PROGRESS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRETHE PLAYBILL DINING ROOMTHE GALLERY

Chemainus Theatre Festival9737 Chemainus Rd, Bag #1000Chemainus, British ColumbiaCanada V0R 1K0

Administration 250.246.9800Box Office 250.246.9820

1.800.565.7738info@chemainustheatre.cawww.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Artistic Director Mark DuMezManaging Director Randal HuberPhotography David CooperArt Direction James A GlenCostume Coordination Norma BowenPhoto creditsPage 2, left to right - top to bottomDavid Thomson & Anna Kuman; Ryan Beil; EnsembleDawn Petten & Todd Thomson, Aviva Armour-ostroff &Haley CarrPages 24, left to rightSamantha Currie & Don Noble, Chemainus MuralNative HeritagePage 26, left to rightMeghan Gardiner, Ensemble, Maureen Thomas &John Krich

Charitable Tax NumberBN #140012428RR0001

“Dwell inPossibility.”

Emily Dickinson

The Chemainus Theatre Festival ExperienceLive Professional TheatreThe Playbill Dining Room

The Gallery

fter eight wonderful years at the ChemainusTheatre Festival, it is with great enthusiasm that Iwelcome you to my first official season – a seasonbuilt on inspired artistry, a search for the all embracing,well told story and an unrelenting quest for hope.When Walt Wingfield returns to his farm and uprootslaughter, Strindberg explores a family’s last chance orScrooge’s grimace is altered by a joyful spirit he cannot shake, we are reminded this season of possibility.We’ve got all kinds of classics, six Canadian authors,exciting new work and Nicola Cavendish directing.This year, we’re also expanding our Kidzplayprogramming to introduce accessible DiscoveryPrograms for even more ages! It’s an exciting seasondrawn from a wide range of plays – all told by someof the most exciting artists you’ll find in Canada!

This season is designed for you, our patrons, whodeserve diversity, pleasure and a good time! Thisshared act of creation includes a great meal, a strollthrough the gallery, and a fantastic show – it’s like agood conversation with great friends. Join us in ourseaside village. Get together, dwell in possibility.

Mark DuMezArtistic Director

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Cline

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JANUARY 21TO FEBRUARY 27

A CLOSER WALK WITHPATSY CLINEby Dean Regan

starring Sara-Jeanne Hosie

Featuring 20 hits includingCrazy, Walkin’ After Midnight,Sweet Dreams and I Fall toPieces. Follow Patsy’s climb tostardom from her hometown inVirginia to the Grand Ole’ Opry,Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall!With a five-piece band, ravereviews across the continent andthe first time the show has run onVancouver Island in over adecade – this is a show youdon’t want to miss!

MUSICAL TRIBUTE TOA LEGEND

“I'm gonna besomething oneof these days.”

Patsy Cline

Sara-Jeanne Hosie5

EASTERStrindberg’s

MARCH 11TO APRIL 3

STRINDBERG’S EASTERby August Strindberg

Innovatively staged, this classicdrama explores possibility,transformation and hope.A fallen family with an unpaiddebt is held in the hands of avicious creditor. Eleonora, theoutcast sister, returns to furtherdisturb the house in this intriguingplot from one of the world’sfinest playwrights.

CLASSIC DRAMA

“So you see,there exists agrace which isfiner than justice,and that ismercy.”

August Strindberg

Nick Singer7

SunshineTHE

Boys

APRIL 15TO JUNE 5

THE SUNSHINE BOYSby Neil Simon

Directed by Nicola Cavendish

The Odd Couple meets Abbottand Costello in this hilariouscomedy. Willie and Al were invaudeville together, nowfrustration keeps them apart.CBS wants them back for aHistory of Comedy special andthe laughs begin to fly as the tworeunite.

LAUGH ‘TILL IT HURTS

“It’s ham on wry...Simon’s sure footedcraftsmanship andhis one liners areas exquisitely aptas ever.”

N.Y. Post

Phil Gibbs & Roger Carr9

Guys &DollsJUNE 17 TO

SEPTEMBER 11

GUYS AND DOLLSA Musical Fable of Broadwaymusic & lyrics by Frank Loesserbook by Jo Swerling & Abe Burrowsbased on a story and charactersby Damon Runyon

Ten Tonys, seven Laurence Olivierand six Drama Desk Awardsmake this show an undeniablehit! Enjoy Sit Down, You’re Rockin’the Boat, Luck Be A Lady andTake Back Your Mink along withthe unforgettable Sky Masterson,Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide– it’s a show that has beendescribed as the perfect musicalcomedy. Gangsters, card sharks,night club headliners and theSalvation Army fall in, and out,and back in love again, in thishigh octane New York fable.

BROADWAY MUSICAL

Lindsey Angell & Michael Shewchuk

DUNCAN IRON WORKS

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WINGFIELD’SPROGRESSby Dan Needles

Starring Rod Beattie

In his second season on the farmWalt faces a new challenge. Thespectre of urban developmentlooms on the Seventh Concessionand Walt sounds the alarm. Canhe mobilize the neighbourhoodto save the rustic splendor ofLarkspur? Does Larkspur wantto be saved? Wingfield is backat its side-splitting best in thissequel to Letter From WingfieldFarm.

HILARIOUS CANADIANA

“Pure comic gold.”The Toronto Star

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CChristmasarolA NOVEMBER 11

TO JANUARY 8

A CHRISTMAS CAROLby Charles Dickensadapted by Jeremy Tow

The most loved ghost story of alltime! Ebenezer Scrooge caresonly about money and himself –he makes excuses for his cruellife until three ghosts visit him onChristmas Eve. Thrill your senses– this lovely adaptation is full ofcarols and holiday cheer.

HOLIDAY TREAT

“God bless us,every one!”

Brian Leadbetter & Riely deGroot15

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

10 11 12 138PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

14 15 16 17 18 19 202PM 2 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

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28 29 30 312PM 2 & 8PM

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20 21 22 238PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

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3 4 5 62 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

7 8 9 10 11 12 132PM 2 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

14 15 16 17 18 19 202PM 2 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

21 22 23 24 25 26 272PM 2 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINEJanuary 21 to February 27

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STRINDBERG’S EASTERMarch 11 to April 3

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14 15 16 178PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

18 19 20 21 22 23 242 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

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16 17 18 198PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

20 21 22 23 24 25 262 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

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25 26 27 28 29 30 312PM 2 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

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GUYS AND DOLLSJune 17 to September 11

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THE SUNSHINE BOYS continuedApril 15 to June 5SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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10 11 12 13 14 15 162PM 2PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

17 18 19 20 21 22 232PM 2PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

24 25 26 27 28 29 302PM 2PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

A CHRISTMAS CAROLNovember 11 to January 8SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

10 11 12 138PM 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

14 15 16 17 18 19 202 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

21 22 23 24 25 26 272 & 8PM 2 & 8PM 8PM 2 & 8PM

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WINGFIELD’S PROGRESSSeptember 23 to October 30

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KIDZPLAYMUNSCH ADO ABOUT NOTHINGJuly 7 to August 21

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THE REMARKABLE EMILY CARRAugust 25 to September 18

KIDZPLAYWILDE HOLIDAY SHORTSDecember 18 to 31

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DISCOVERY PROGRAMS

MAINSTAGETICKET PRICING 2010A $2 development fee applies to all tickets.GST applies to all prices

THEATRE WITH BUFFETPatsy Cline, Strindberg’s Easter,Sunshine Boys, Wingfield’sProgress

Guys & Dolls, A Christmas Carol

THEATRE PERFORMANCEPatsy Cline, Strindberg’s Easter,Sunshine Boys, Wingfield’sProgress

Guys & Dolls, A Christmas Carolall prices subject to change.

SIMPLY SUNDAYS MATINEEWITH BRUNCH

$15 Festival Seating

Ages 4 to 12 are half price.

$22 A student is any personwith student ID.

Group rates are available for14 or more Adults.Call 1.877.247.4161

Student Matinees may be set upfor school groups.Call 1.877.247.4161

see page 23


$48 $56 $64

$54 $62 $70

$33 $36 $40

$39 $42 $46

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PLAYBILLDININGROOM

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BOX OFFICE

POLICIES

FREE PARKING

GIFTCERTIFICATES

SEASONTICKETS

INFORMATION &SCHEDULES 2010The Buffet is open before everyperformance. A carve is offered everyevening. Please mention food allergiesat the time of booking. For SpecialOccasion Tableside Service, call ourExecutive Chef 250.246.9806

SHOW & SEATING TIMESTheatre at 2pm. Dining room seatingbegins at 11:45am.

Theatre at 8pm. Dining room seatingbegins at 5:45pm.

On Wednesday evenings, the actorsjoin the audience after the show forquestions and discussion.

BOOK YOUR TICKETSTheatre Performances, Pre-show Buffetand Theatre Getaway Packages1.800.565.7738 or 250.246.9820

• Tickets are non-refundable.• Exchanges may be made with 3

days notice prior to the show date.A $3 charge applies per exchange.

• A $2 development fee applies toall tickets.

• GST applies to all prices.• Information & prices subject to change.• No Babes in Arms. In consideration

of our patrons and performers,children three and under will notbe admitted to performances.(except KidzPlay Series)

For patrons behind the theatre.

The creative gift for all occasions.

On sale to the public Oct 16, 2009.

8 WAYS TO SAVE YOUR MONEY

1 If you become a Season Ticket Holderyou can save up to 20%.

2 Buy a package experience – theatre withdinner – and save.

3 Come to a Preview Night and you’ll payonly $15 for your ticket.

4 NEW in 2010 – Simply Sundays Matineewith Brunch – the brunch is fabulous andyou’ll save up to 15%.

5 Looking for a lower ticket price?Buy a weekday matinee/eveningperformance.

6 Buy a Coupon Book!Theatre Performance Tickets are Two forOne. Look for these books: Lifestyle, Entertainment and Fiesta.

7 Student Tickets from $12-$22 (with valid student ID).

8 Group Rates – 14 or more people – youget a great deal in 2010, save 15%.

All discounts are based on availability and apply only atthe time of purchase.


KIDZPLAY Jul 7 to Aug 21 MUNSCH ADO ABOUT NOTHINGBased on the stories by Robert Munschadapted by Debbie PattersonFor ages 4 and up $11Munsch with Shakespearean punch – fun, wacky andslightly irreverent, a crazy trip through the outrageousstories of one of Canada’s best loved authors!

KIDZPLAY Dec 18 to Dec 31WILDE HOLIDAY SHORTS

A Theatre of Creation ProjectFor ages 6 and up $11

This unique holiday stagingof Oscar Wilde’s shortstories for kids includesThe Happy Prince and

The RemarkableRocket. Check it out.

Four packs available– buy three

and get one free!

DISCOVERY Aug 25 to Sep 18THE REMARKABLE EMILY CARR by Susan Shillingfordadapted for stage from the writings of Emily CarrFor ages 10 and up $15The great Canadian painter searches for herunique point of view from Victoria to London– a poetic, historic and thought provoking work.

Marissa Dingle

DProgramsiscovery

ABOUT US

THEEXPERIENCE

THE CHEMAINUSTHEATRE EXPERIENCE The acclaimed Chemainus TheatreFestival is a favourite theatredestination for over 80,000 patronsa year! This theatre company, oneof the largest performing artsorganizations in western Canada,has been entertaining and inspiringaudiences since 1993. Your theatreholiday will be a delight in theboutique village of Chemainus.

Join us in Chemainus for anexceptional Theatre Experiencethat you will remember for the restof your life! This company isrenowned for producing liveprofessional theatre with guestartists, designers, and actors fromacross North America.

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PLAYBILLDININGROOM

THE GALLERYGIFT SHOP

Don’t miss out on the delightfulambiance and the great food inthe Playbill Dining Room, openbefore every matinee and eveningshow. This impressive buffet,prepared by our Executive Chef,offers an amazing selection ofculinary delights with a new menuinspired by the changing seasonand the theme of each show. Livemusical entertainment sets the mood.

If you are an art lover or simplylove to shop, The Gallery is awonderful place to visit. Showcasingover 100 BC artisans, you will findthings that are fantastic, functionaland most definitely original inevery price range. The works ofguest artists are featured in theupper and lower levels of the theatre.Don’t miss this beautiful gallery.

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CHEMAINUS

THE THEATREGETAWAY

Visitors stay in Chemainus to getaway from busy city life – there areno parking meters and no trafficproblems! All of the small eclecticshops are owned by folks with akinship to the arts. Regional artistshave found a niche in this boutiquevillage by the sea. The giant out-doormurals depicting the heritage ofChemainus have been attractingthousands of visitors since 1982.Talk to a real person – call the Visitor’sInformation Centre 250-246-3944.www.tourismchemainus.com

Call us and book a Theatre Getaway.Your package will include a pre-showmatinee or evening buffet in thePlaybill, a Theatre Performance,accommodations at the Best WesternChemainus Festival Inn and breakfast.Prices, based on double occupancy,range from $186 to $297 (taxesnot included). Many of our charmingBed & Breakfasts offer theatrepackages that will delight. Theselistings are on page 28.


FOR THE BEST SEATSIN THE HOUSEBECOME A MEMBEROF THE FESTIVAL

Member noun Definition:one who makes an annualcharitable gift to the Festival.

Membership is your key toopening the world of theatreand fully enriching yourChemainus Theatre Experience!From advance ticket ordering,backstage tours, wine &cheese receptions and playreadings, to dining with theArtistic Director…. a host ofspecial opportunities awaityou. The Festival is a not-for-profit charity and relies onthe support of individuals tocontinue creating greattheatre. Become a Memberand join us on the front linesand behind the scenes for the2010 season.

Become a Member!Contact theMembership Office.

Phone:250.246.9800 ext 7240

Email: [email protected]

Ask about our monthlymember program.

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BED & BREAKFASTA Scented Garden250-246-6796www.ascentedgardenbb.com

A Small World250-246-9962www.asmallworld.ca

Bird Song & Castlebury Cottage250-246-9910www.romanticbb.com

By the Beach250-416-0175www.bythebeachbb.com

Chemainus Tudor Inn250-246-2393www.tudorinn.ca

Jarid’s Corner250-246-4938www.jaridscorner.ca

Summerley Bed & Breakfast250-246-9104www.summerlyinchemainus.com

FABULOUS FOODSCaffe Caravaggio250-246-3613Artisan Chocolates, Fudgeand Coffee

The Garden EateryMediterranean and Greek In the Secret Garden250-246-4199

Kudo’s Japanese Restaurant250-246-10469875 Maple Street, Chemainus

Meadowvale FarmGourmet Foods250-246-4608www.meadowvalefarm.com

Playbill Dining Room1-800-565-7738in the Chemainus Theatre

Utopia Bakery Café250-246-9992www.utopiabakery.comOpen Everyday 6am-6pm

SHOPS & SERVICESThe Gallery1-250-246-9806 ext 4in the Chemainus Theatre

The Golden Hanger250-416-0371City fashions small town prices

Hansel & Gretel’s Candy Co.250-246-1059Old fashioned candy store

The Happy Denturist250-246-4674Denture ServicesNo Referral Needed

Ma’s Gifts & Accessories250-246-9583www.masgifts.ca

Sonshine Flowers & Gifts250-246-4354www.chemainusflorists.ca

WINERYRocky Creek Winery250-748-5622www.rockycreekwinery.ca

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See the exhibits in the 100 acre living museum located just north of Duncan on the Island Hwy. For more info visit www.discoveryforest.com or call 1.866.715.1113

The E. J. Hughes Gallery28 Station Street, Downtown Duncan

250-746-7112 ejhughes.ca

432 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC

www.grantjewellers.com

250.245.3251

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CHEMAINUSFESTIVAL INN

Best Western Chemainus Festival Inn9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC, Canada V0R 1K5

MEMORIES ARE MADE HERE

Board the train or choosea relaxing getaway package

Live theatre, golf, diving,wine tours, historic murals.

Call the Hotel for your packaged“Escape” reservation.

877-246-4181or visit us at www.festivalinn.ca

Ask for our second night special.

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