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1 JULY TO JUNE YOUR EXCLUSIVE RENEWAL NOTICE! major sponsor

XADD THESE HOT SUMMER PERFORMANCES TO YOUR

JULY 6 2 AUG 11 SEPT 2 AUG SEPT 16 VIRGINIA

ON THE EDITH WHARTON NOVEL BUNNER SISTERS AND

sponsor JULY 7 2 JULY SEPT THE SECRET CHORD: A

2 XADD THESE HOT SUMMER PERFORMANCES TO YOUR SUBSCRIPTION! JULY 6 2 AUG 11 SEPT 2 AUG SEPT 16 VIRGINIA WOOLF ORLANDO ADAPTED BY SARAH RUHL production sponsor MARK CRAWFORD BED AND BREAKFAST production sponsor ROSAMUND SMALL SISTERS BASED ON THE EDITH WHARTON NOVEL BUNNER SISTERS AND DON T FORGET THE SOULPEPPER CONCERT SERIES music sponsor JULY 7 2 JULY SEPT THE SECRET CHORD: A LEONARD COHEN EXPERIENCE THE 27 CLUB A MOVEABLE FEAST: PARIS IN THE S concert sponsor ILLUSTRATIONS: GRACIA LAM. ALANA BRIDGEWATER, MIKE ROSS, DIVINe BROWN. PHOTOS: aleksander antonijevic, daniel malavasi.

SEASON SOULPEPPER PRESENTS: OBSIDIAN THEATRE COMPANY ORALTORIO: A THEATRICAL MIXTAPE WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MOTION MUSIC AND PERFORMED BY DJ L OQENZ Part poetry slam, part house party a coming of

3 SEASON SOULPEPPER PRESENTS: OBSIDIAN THEATRE COMPANY ORALTORIO: A THEATRICAL MIXTAPE WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MOTION MUSIC AND PERFORMED BY DJ L OQENZ Part poetry slam, part house party a coming of age story like no other. Born in the Northside, two Toronto girls grapple with womanhood and identity as they journey through their histories of ancient, contemporary, and Afrofuturistic soundscapes. The traditional storyteller and drummer are reborn in the beats and rhymes of the B Girl and the DJ. OCTOBER 2, MARCO RAMIREZ THE ROYALE Not all champions are made inside the ring. Based on the true story of World Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson and The Fight of the Century, playwright Marco Ramirez (Orange is the New Black, Daredevil) shows us the deeply human cost of making history. OCTOBER NOVEMBER 11, SOULPEPPER PRESENTS: UNIVERSAL LIMITED JAPANESE PROBLEM In 42, over 24,000 Japanese Canadians were removed from their homes. Over 8,000 of them were taken to the barns at Hastings Park, with women and children housed in animal stalls. A recreated stall becomes a powerfully immersive space where their stories are brought to life. The first stop on a national tour, Japanese Problem invites Toronto audiences to experience the past, and hear it being echoed today Japanese Problem was only about 45 minutes, but it will stay with me forever -The globe and mail BOX OFFICE: ONLINE: SOULPEPPER.CA SOULPEPPER PRESENTS: SILK BATH COLLECTIVE YELLOW RABBIT Set under the lights of a post-nuclear wasteland, two contestants battle it out for a spot in the Chinese sanctuary city of Rich-Man Hill. The winner is granted refuge. The loser dies. In a battle for racial supremacy, what are we willing to sacrifice and who are we willing to leave behind? From the Silk Bath Collective comes the next chapter in the search for belonging. Performed in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese (with Chinese & English surtitles). NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1, world Premiere CARYL CHURCHILL ESCAPED ALONE CO-PRODUCED WITH NECESSARY ANGEL THEATRE The apocalypse begins with tea. Step through the garden gate and discover four friends reminiscing on a lifetime of memories and fears. Master playwright Caryl Churchill (Cloud Nine) humorously illuminates a vision of community and catastrophe. WINNER BEST PLAY WRITER S GUILD AWARDS OCTOBER NOVEMBER, OCTOBER 24, concept illustration: marie lefrance 3]

SEASON CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL ADAPTED BY MICHAEL SHAMATA Soulpepper s beloved production of A Christmas Carol has become a Toronto holiday tradition.

The best holiday show in town - guaranteed to fill your heart, lift your spirit and moisten your eyes Toronto Star December 7 24, Recommended for Ages 8+ SOULPEPPER PRESENTS: J.M.

4 SEASON CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL ADAPTED BY MICHAEL SHAMATA Soulpepper s beloved production of A Christmas Carol has become a Toronto holiday tradition. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts who help him understand the importance of charity in the holiday season. The best holiday show in town - guaranteed to fill your heart, lift your spirit and moisten your eyes Toronto Star December 7 24, Recommended for Ages 8+ SOULPEPPER PRESENTS: J.M. BARRIE PETER PAN BAD HATS THEATRE. ADAPTED BY FIONA SAUDER & REANNE SPITZER. MUSIC BY LANDON DOAK & COMPANY Pirates. Lost Boys. A ticking crocodile. The fantastical audience favourite is back! J.M. Barrie s classic story about the boy who would never grow up is given a lively musical reimagining for kids and kids-at-heart. I dare you to watch it and not want to leap up and join in - The globe and mail WINNER BEST PRODUCTION Dora Awards December 8, JANUARY 5, Recommended for Ages 3+ ROSE MUSIC & BOOK BY MIKE ROSS LYRICS & BOOK BY SARAH WILSON FROM GERTRUDE STEIN S THE WORLD IS ROUND Meet Rose, a quiet kid from the town of Somewhere, who sees the world a little differently. To discover her place in the world she must embark on the adventure of a lifetime and conquer the mountain that stands in her way. See just how high Rose can go in this whimsical and inspiring new musical from Sarah Wilson and Mike Ross, co-creator of Spoon River (Critics Pick New York Times). JANUARY 17 FEBRUARY 10, Recommended for Ages 5+ world Premiere KATE HENNIG THE VIRGIN TRIAL ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL Princess Elizabeth navigates a labyrinth of political and sexual intrigue in the Tudor court, threatening her freedom and her life. Soulpepper presents Stratford Festival s highly acclaimed companion piece to the runaway hit The Last Wife. Even Better than The Last Wife - The globe and mail JANUARY FEBRUARY 3, [4

BOX OFFICE: 416 866 8666 ONLINE: SOULPEPPER.CA HAROLD PINTER LITTLE MENACE: PINTER PLAYS Master of dark comedy, Harold Pinter unmasks the passions and absurdities that live within us all.

5 BOX OFFICE: ONLINE: SOULPEPPER.CA HAROLD PINTER LITTLE MENACE: PINTER PLAYS Master of dark comedy, Harold Pinter unmasks the passions and absurdities that live within us all. Each play within this showcase of short works delivers the perfect punch. february 16 march 10, SINA GILANI WEDDING AT AULIS A VERSION OF IPHIGENIA IN AULIS BY EURIPIDES To get the one thing he wants, Agamemnon must destroy the one thing he loves. A uniquely immersive experience that takes the audience to the precipice of the Trojan War. march april 7, Extremely limited seating world Premiere MICHAEL FRAYN COPENHAGEN Two tiny particles colliding can cause a nuclear reaction. It is 41, nations race to perfect The Bomb, and two scientists meet in occupied Denmark for a conversation that would change the course of history. Michael Frayn (Noises Off, Democracy) invites us to bear witness to the ultimate ethical impasse. TRACY LETTS AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY When their father vanishes, three daughters return home to support their mother. The result is an epic portrait of the modern dysfunctional family. Fiercely funny and bitingly brutal. WINNER BEST PLAY Tony Awards Pulitzer Prize for Drama may june, Note: Mature themes SOULPEPPER CONCERT: MIKE ROSS 88 KEYS 88 keys, 2 strings, and 7,500 working parts make up every piano. For three hundred years, it has been the vehicle through which genius was conveyed, from Beethoven and Chopin to Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Billie Joel. Mike Ross leads Soulpepper musicians on an exploration of the King of the Instruments. june 1, WINNER BEST PLAY TONY AWARDs april 6, TARELL ALVIN MCCRANEY THE BROTHERS SIZE In the Deep South, music and ritual intertwine with Yoruba mythology, in this explosive story of a prodigal brother s return home. From the writer of Moonlight, the 17 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, comes a bracing, honest, and moving portrait of brotherhood. may 4 26, Note: Mature language 5]

6 SUBSCRIPTIONS A GREAT PRICE & THE MOST FLEXIBILITY Soulpepper s amazing subscribers play a vital role in the life of the company, journeying with us artistically throughout the year. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Seating Section 10-SHOW PACKAGE % DISCOUNT 7-SHOW PACKAGE % DISCOUNT 4-SHOW PACKAGE % DISCOUNT A+ $7 $546 $3 Seating Section Seating Section A $6 $462 $0 B $480 $357 $6 All Seating Earlybird G & Weekday Matinees $480 $357 $6 All Seating Student $5 $0 $8 What you see is what you pay! All ticket prices include service charge, facility fee and HST. Prices shown are for Mainstage Packages. Final package prices may be less depending on selection of mainstage shows, concerts and presentations. FLEXIBILITY FREE ticket exchanges by phone with 24 HR notice i i i FREE production exchange by phone with 24 HR notice i i i VALUE Discount on additional tickets % % % Extended Discount Benefits for Summer Season % % % Price Lock prices don t go up for Subscribers i i i Exclusive discounts & offers at local restaurants & boutiques i i i Six-month trial subscription to The Walrus i i i SERVICE Exclusive early access to seat selection i i i Exclusive booking window for Summer Season i i i FLEX ACCOUNT Can t decide right now? Put a minimum of $0 into your Flex Account now, choose your plays later, and save 10%. Money on account can be applied to all programming. Funds on account for Flex Accounts must be booked by August 31,. Unused Funds may be used to renew the Flex Account for the proceeding season or purchase tickets, following which any remaining amount will be converted into a donation to Soulpepper and a charitable receipt will be issued for amounts over $10. G EarlyBird denotes the first four previews of a run and select weekday matinee performances. [6

HOW TO ORDER YOUR - SUBSCRIPTION IT S AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 - THE MORE YOU BOOK, THE MORE YOU SAVE! PHONE: 416 866 8666 (BOX OFFICE HOURS ARE TUE-SAT FROM 1 TO 8PM) MIX, MATCH, AND EXPLORE!

Pick the productions and dates you want to see from among anything in our season: Mainstage Series ORLANDO BED AND BREAKFAST SISTERS THE ROYALE ESCAPED ALONE A CHRISTMAS CAROL ROSE THE VIRGIN TRIAL

7 HOW TO ORDER YOUR - SUBSCRIPTION IT S AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 - THE MORE YOU BOOK, THE MORE YOU SAVE! PHONE: (BOX OFFICE HOURS ARE TUE-SAT FROM 1 TO 8PM) MIX, MATCH, AND EXPLORE! ONLINE: SOULPEPPER.CA 1. Pick the productions and dates you want to see from among anything in our season: Mainstage Series ORLANDO BED AND BREAKFAST SISTERS THE ROYALE ESCAPED ALONE A CHRISTMAS CAROL ROSE THE VIRGIN TRIAL LITTLE MENACE: PINTER PLAYS WEDDING AT AULIS COPENHAGEN THE BROTHERS SIZE AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Partner Presentations ORALTORIO: A THEATRICAL MIXTAPE YELLOW RABBIT JAPANESE PROBLEM PETER PAN Concerts THE SECRET CHORD THE 27 CLUB A MOVEABLE FEAST 88 KEYS 2. Choose your subscription package: 10-SHOW PACKAGE % DISCOUNT 7-SHOW PACKAGE % DISCOUNT 4-SHOW PACKAGE % DISCOUNT 3. Go to SOULPEPPER.CA/SUBSCRIBE to purchase online, or call the Box Office: to book your Subscription Package. Have your calendar handy, and our Patron Service Representatives are waiting to help you. If you have accessibility seating needs, requests or questions, please call the Box Office: so we can make arrangements to welcome you. YOU RE ALL SET! ENJOY YOUR SEASON AT THE THEATRE Remember, Subscribers can always exchange tickets by phone. The Fine Print: Prices include HST, a Young Centre facility fee, and all service charges. Subscriptions/Flex Account cannot include special events or Opening Nights. Subscription/Flex Account discounts are compared to gross single ticket prices. Soulpepper cannot issue refunds for returned tickets. A tax receipt can be issued for returned Subscription Account tickets for the face value of the tickets, provided the tickets are voided and returned to the Box Office at least 24 hours prior to your performance date. Subscriber exchanges may only be made with 24 hours notice, subject to availability. Flex Account holders will be charged $5 per ticket fee for all exchanges. Upgrade charges may apply. Single ticket sales are final sale and the Young Centre cannot issue refunds or tax receipts. Exchanges can be made for a $10 per ticket fee with 24 hours notice. Student tickets are for full-time students only, ID required. All prices are subject to change without notice. All artists and dates are subject to change. All sales are final. Questions about coming to the theatre? Visit Soulpepper.ca/FAQ Visit Soulpepper.ca for detailed seating maps. 7]

8 CALENDAR JULY ORLANDO (7:) G 7 COHEN (2:00/8:00) ORLANDO (7:) G 8 10 ORLANDO (1:) G ORLANDO (7:) G COHEN (8:00) ORLANDO (1:) COHEN (2:00) ORLANDO (1:) 27CLUB (2:00) 2 ORLANDO (1:) COHEN (2:00) COHEN (8:00) 24 27CLUB (8:00) ORLANDO (7:) < ORLANDO (1:) G 27CLUB (2:00/8:00) ORLANDO (1:) G COHEN (2:00/8:00) ORLANDO (7:) ORLANDO (7:) COHEN (8:00) 26 ORLANDO (7:) 27CLUB (8:00) 13 ORLANDO (7:) ORLANDO (7:) 27CLUB (8:00) 27 ORLANDO (7:) COHEN (8:00) 27CLUB (2:00/8:00) ORLANDO (7:) ORLANDO (1:/7:) COHEN (2:00/8:00) ORLANDO (1:/7:) 27CLUB (2:00/8:00) AUGUST B&B (7:) G B&B (1:) G 13 B&B (7:) G B&B (1:) B&B (7:) SISTERS (2:00) G SISTERS (8:00) G B&B (1:) B&B (7:) 16 B&B (7:) G B&B (7:)< B&B (1: G / 7:) B&B (7:) 2 B&B (1: G / 7:) SISTERS (8:00)< 17 B&B (7:) B&B (1:/7:) SISTERS (8:00) G SISTERS (8:00) G SISTERS (8:00) G 24 B&B (7:) B&B (1:/7:) 31 B&B (7:) B&B (7:) SISTERS (8:00) SISTERS (8:00) SEPTEMBER 1 B&B (1:/7:) SISTERS (2:00/8:00) 2 B&B (1:) SISTERS (2:00) SISTERS (2:00) 16 PARIS (1:) SISTERS (2:00) PARIS (1:) SISTERS (2:00 G / 8:00) SISTERS (8:00) 17 PARIS (1:) 13 SISTERS (2:00 G / 8:00) SISTERS (8:00) SISTERS (2:00/8:00) PARIS (7:) PARIS (7:) SISTERS (8:00) PARIS (7:) PARIS (1:/7:) SISTERS (2:00/8:00) PARIS (1:/7:) MAINSTAGE SERIES: ORLANDO Orlando SISTERS Sisters B&B Bed and Breakfast ROYALE The Royale ESCAPED Escaped Alone CAROL A Christmas Carol ROSE Rose VIRGIN The Virgin Trial PINTER Little Menace: Pinter Plays WEDDING Wedding at Aulis AUGUST August: Osage County COPEN Copenhagen SIZE The Brothers Size PARTNER PRESENTATIONS: MIXTAPE Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape PAN Peter Pan JAPANESE Japanese Problem RABBIT Yellow Rabbit CONCERT SERIES: COHEN The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience 27CLUB The 27 Club PARIS A Moveable Feast: Paris in the s 88KEYS 88 KEYS [8

9 BOX OFFICE: ONLINE: SOULPEPPER.CA OCTOBER 1 2 G 3 G 4 < MIXTAPE (2:00) ROYALE (1:) 16 G 10 MIXTAPE (2:00/8:00) 17 G MIXTAPE (2:00/8:00) 24 JAPANESE (7:00/8:) 31 2 JAPANESE (1:00/2:) ROYALE (1:) G ROYALE (1: G /7:) G ESCAPED (2:00) G 11 < ROYALE (1: G /7:) JAPANESE (2:00/8:00) G 26 JAPANESE (7:00/8:) 13 G MIXTAPE (2:00/8:00) ROYALE (1:/7:) MIXTAPE (2:00/8:00) 27 ROYALE (1:/7:) JAPANESE (2:00/8:00) NOVEMBER 4 ROYALE (1:) ESCAPED (2:0O) 11 ROYALE (1:) ESCAPED (2:00) ESCAPED (2:00) ESCAPED (2:00) RABBIT (2:00) RABBIT (8:00) 1 < 7 8 ROYALE (1: G /7:) ESCAPED (2:00 G /8:00) ESCAPED (2:00 G /8:00) ESCAPED (2:00 G /8:00) RABBIT (2:00/8:00) 2 RABBIT (8:00) ROYALE (1:) ESCAPED (2:00) 10 ROYALE (1:) ESCAPED (2:00) 17 ESCAPED (2:00/8:00) 24 ESCAPED (2:00/8:00) RABBIT (8:00) G RABBIT (8:00)< RABBIT (8:00) DECEMBER 1 RABBIT (2:00/8:00) CAROL (7:) G 8 PAN (7:00) G CAROL (7:) G PAN (1:00 G /4:00 G ) CAROL (1:) 16 PAN (1:00/4:00) CAROL (1:) PAN (1:00/4:00) CAROL (1:) PAN (1:00/4:00) CAROL (7:) 17 CAROL (7:) 24 PAN (1:00) CAROL (1:) 31 PAN (1:00 G /7:00) CAROL (1:/7:) PAN (1:00 /7:00) CAROL (1:/7:) 13 PAN (7:00) CAROL (1:/7:) PAN (7:00) CAROL (1:/7:) PAN (1:00/7:00) PAN (7:00) CAROL (7:) PAN (7:00) CAROL (7:) PAN (7:00) PAN (1:00 /7:00) CAROL (1:/7:) PAN (1:00/7:00) CAROL (1:/7:) 2 PAN (1:00/7:00) ASL INTERPRETed performance Pre-performance chat (one hour before curtain time) AUDIENCE TALK-BACKS (following the performance) RELAXED PERFORMANCES G earlybird & weekday matinee < opening night (not for sale) ]

10 CALENDAR JANUARY PAN (1:00/4:00) PAN (1:00/7:00) PAN (7:00) PAN (1:00/4:00) ROSE (7:) G ROSE (7:) G ROSE (7:) G VIRGIN (8:00) G ROSE (1:) G ROSE (7:) G VIRGIN (8:00) G ROSE (7:)< VIRGIN (8:00) G 24 ROSE (7:) VIRGIN (8:00)< ROSE (7:) VIRGIN (8:00) 26 ROSE (1:/7:) VIRGIN (2:00/8:00) 27 ROSE (1:) VIRGIN (2:00) 2 VIRGIN (8:00) ROSE (1: G /7:) VIRGIN (2:00 G /8:00) 31 ROSE (7:) VIRGIN (2:00 G /8:00) FEBRUARY 3 ROSE (1:) VIRGIN (2:00) 10 ROSE (1:) 4 5 ROSE (7:) 6 7 ROSE (1:) G ROSE (7:) 1 ROSE (7:) VIRGIN (8:00) 8 ROSE (7:) 2 ROSE (1:) VIRGIN (2:00) ROSE (7:) VIRGIN (8:00) ROSE (1:/7:) PINTER (8:00) G PINTER (8:00) G PINTER (8:00) G PINTER (8:00)< PINTER (8:00) PINTER (2:00/8:00) PINTER (2:00) 26 PINTER (8:00) 27 PINTER (2:00 G /8:00) PINTER (8:00) MARCH 3 PINTER (2:00) 10 PINTER (2:00) 1 PINTER (8:00) 2 PINTER (2:00 /8:00) PINTER (8:00) PINTER (2:00/8:00) PINTER (8:00) PINTER (8:00) PINTER (2:00/8:00) WEDDING (8:00) G WEDDING (8:00) G WEDDING (8:00) G WEDDING (8:00) G WEDDING (8:00)< WEDDING (8:00) WEDDING (2:00 /8:00) 31 WEDDING (2:00) APRIL 7 WEDDING (2:00) COPEN (1:) COPEN (1:) COPEN (1:) 1 2 WEDDING (8:00) 3 WEDDING (2:00 G /8:00) 4 WEDDING (8:00) 5 WEDDING (8:00) COPEN (7:) G COPEN (7:) G COPEN (7:) G COPEN (7:)< COPEN (7:) COPEN (1: G /7:) COPEN (7:) COPEN (7:) 24 COPEN (1: G /7:) 2 COPEN (7:) 26 COPEN (7:) 6 COPEN (7:) G WEDDING (2:00/8:00) 13 COPEN (1:/7:) COPEN (1: /7:) 27 COPEN (1:/7:) [10

11 BOX OFFICE: ONLINE: SOULPEPPER.CA MAY SIZE (8:00) G SIZE (8:00) G SIZE (8:00) G SIZE (8:00) G SIZE (8:00)< SIZE (2:00) SIZE (8:00) SIZE (2:00 G /8:00) SIZE (8:00) SIZE (8:00) SIZE (2:00) 26 SIZE (2:00) AUGUST (7:) G SIZE (8:00) AUGUST (7:) G SIZE (8:00) SIZE (2:00 G /8:00) AUGUST (7:) G 27 2 AUGUST (1: G /7:) AUGUST (7:)< SIZE (8:00) 11 SIZE (2:00/8:00) AUGUST (7:) G SIZE (2:00 /8:00) AUGUST (1:/7:) SIZE (2:00/8:00) JUNE 1 88KEYS (1:/7:) 2 AUGUST (1:) 88KEYS (1:) 16 88KEYS (1:) 3 4 AUGUST (7:) KEYS (7:) 5 88KEYS (1:/7:) AUGUST (1: G /7:) 6 AUGUST (7:) 13 AUGUST (7:) 17 88KEYS (1:/7:) 7 AUGUST (7:) 88KEYS (7:) 88KEYS (7:) RELAXED PERFORMANCES ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES 8 AUGUST (1:) AUGUST (7:) AUGUST (1:/7:) Indicated performances will feature a less restrictive audience environment and experience, including, but not limited to, exit and re-entry to the theatre space, house lights remaining at a suitable level, and adjusting the intensity of light and sound cues. Indicated performances feature live ASL interpretation during the show, suggested seating for ASL users, and $ tickets for Deaf community members and their invited guests. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS All theatres are wheelchair accessible. Please call the Box Office: so we can make arrangements to welcome you. PRE-PERFORMANCE CHATS Artists host informal conversations related to the production one hour before indicated performances. Open to all audience members. Space may be limited. AUDIENCE TALK-BACKS Enjoy a post-performance conversation with artists following indicated performances. Open to all audience members. Space may be limited. 11]

12 BOX OFFICE: SOULPEPPER.CA STAY CONNECTED AND UP-TO-DATE FACEBOOK.COM/ YOUTUBE.COM/ SOUNDCLOUD.COM/ SOULPEPPERTHEATRE concept illustrations: Marie Lafrance

COMING IN THE 20/21 SEASON MUSIC BY SARA BAREILLES LOVE SONG, BRAVE SEASON OPTION THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION SEASON OPTION 19/20 SEASON

COMING IN THE 20/21 SEASON MUSIC BY SARA BAREILLES LOVE SONG, BRAVE THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION 19/20 SEASON Season Ticket Holders from the 19/20 season will have first access to HAMILTON when renewing