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1 MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BOOKING DATES PLAYWRIGHT S CIRCLE November 12, online at noon November 13, by phone or in person at 9 a.m. MEMBERS GUIDE 18 SUSTAINER / PROSPERO SOCIETY November 13, online at noon November 14, by phone or in person at 9 a.m. ASSOCIATE November 14, online at noon November 15, by phone or in person at 9 a.m. BENEFACTOR November 15, online at noon November 16, by phone or in person at 9 a.m. AMBASSADOR November 16, online at noon November 17, by phone or in person at 9 a.m. FRIEND November 17, online at noon November 18, by phone or in person at 9 a.m. STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA To make sure you get all your ticket benefi ts, log in before booking COVER: MARTHA HENRY. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAY STANG.

2 FORGIVE AND BE FREE. MAY 10 OCT 26 FESTIVAL THEATRE MAY 28 By William Shakespeare Director Antoni Cimolino With Martha Henry, Graham Abbey, Michael Blake, Brent Carver, Tom McCamus, Stephen Ouimette In Shakespeare s great drama of loss and reconciliation, a long-deposed ruler uses magical arts to bring within her power the enemies who robbed her of her throne and marooned her on a remote island. But what revenge does she mean to take? Production support is generously provided by Jane Petersen Burfi eld & family, by Dr. Desta Leavine in memory of Pauline Leavine, by Dr. M.L. Myers, by The Westaway Charitable Foundation, and by Jack Whiteside DOUBLE TROUBLE. MAY 15 OCT 14 STUDIO THEATRE JUN 1 By William Shakespeare Director Keira Loughran With Beryl Bain, Jessica B. Hill, Qasim Khan, Josue Laboucane Separated in infancy, two pairs of twins are now in the same city, each unaware of the presence of their long-lost counterparts. Hilarity mounts as the look-alikes are repeatedly mistaken for each other till unexpected reunions bring happy endings for all. By William Shakespeare Director Robert Lepage With André Sills, Graham Abbey, Michael Blake, Tom McCamus, Stephen Ouimette, Lucy Peacock, Tom Rooney Created in collaboration with Ex Machina Production Support by: THE FASTER YOU RISE, THE HARDER YOU FALL. JUN 9 OCT 20 AVON THEATRE JUN 22 He s fearless on the battlefi eld but in the pitfall-laden world of politics, he s doomed by his contempt for the common people. This stunning production by genre-defying director Robert Lepage explores the age-old tensions that still tear at the heart of democracy. Production support is generously provided by Larry Enkin & family in memory of Sharon Enkin, by Sylvia Soyka, and by Catherine & David Wilkes BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU KILL FOR. JUL 31 OCT 27 FESTIVAL THEATRE AUG 16 By William Shakespeare Director Scott Wentworth With Seana McKenna, Jonathan Goad, Irene Poole, Joseph Ziegler To prevent a potential tyrant from gaining control of the state, men of honour are willing to stain their hands with blood. But no one can foresee the twists of fate that follow the last twist of the knife, and the assassins actions soon plunge their world into war. Production support is generously provided by Barbara & John Schubert and by the Tremain family 3

3 A LOVE STORY WITH TWISTS. AND TUNES. APR 17 NOV 3 FESTIVAL THEATRE MAY 29 Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacy Director and Choreographer Donna Feore With Daren A. Herbert, Danielle Wade, Denise Oucharek, Steve Ross, Mark Uhre, Blythe Wilson A charming but fraudulent salesman arrives in River City to work his usual scam only to fi nd that a bill of goods can be the real deal. With melodies that include the rousing Seventy-Six Trombones, this musical-comedy classic will delight the whole family. Production support is generously provided by Mary Ann & Robert Gorlin, by the Harkins & Manning families in memory of Jim & Susan Harkins, and by Riki Turofsky & Charles Petersen SEX AND DRAG AND ROCK N ROLL. APR 27 OCT 31 AVON THEATRE JUN 2 Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O Brien Director and Choreographer Donna Feore With Dan Chameroy, Jennifer Rider-Shaw, Sayer Roberts, Robert Markus, Erica Peck, Steve Ross, Kimberly-Ann Truong It s the most fun you can have in fi shnets! A cult classic for more than forty years, this brilliant pastiche of B-movie horror and sci-fi tropes, with its irresistible rock-and-roll score, invites us to shed our inhibitions and explore our wildest dreams and desires. Come ready for a great time dressed up if you dare! Rubber gloves, glow sticks and other paraphernalia welcome. But thanks for leaving your water guns, rice and toast at home. Late-night performances June 16 and October 27 HOME IS WHERE THE HEART ACHES. MAY 5 OCT 13 STUDIO THEATRE MAY 30 By Eugene O Neill Director Miles Potter With Seana McKenna, Scott Wentworth In this searing cry from the heart, one of the 20th century s greatest playwrights paints a haunting portrait of his own emotionally damaged family as they struggle under crushing burdens of guilt, resentment and dread to maintain the unifying bonds of love. Production support is generously provided by Alice & Tim Thornton LITTLE LIES. BIG LAUGHS. MAY 11 OCT 28 AVON THEATRE MAY 31 By Oscar Wilde Director Lezlie Wade With Tim Campbell, Brad Hodder, Joseph Ziegler Sir Robert Chiltern enjoys a reputation as the only truly honest man in politics till an unwelcome visitor threatens to reveal the secret that could destroy his career. Intrigue and blackmail drive a suspenseful comedy-drama that sparkles with Wilde s inimitable wit. Production support is generously provided by Nona Macdonald Heaslip and by Dr. Robert & Roberta Sokol 5

4 JUSTICE ISN T ALWAYS BLIND. MAY 4 NOV 4 FESTIVAL THEATRE JUN 2 Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee Dramatized by Christopher Sergel Director Nigel Shawn Williams With Jonathan Goad, Matthew G. Brown, Tim Campbell, Jonelle Gunderson, Randy Hughson, Irene Poole, Joseph Ziegler Justice is pitted against bigotry when white lawyer Atticus Finch defends a black man unjustly accused of rape and thereby inspires in his young daughter, Scout, a passionate belief in the importance of moral courage and truth in a world of hatred and lies. A SISTERHOOD OF SECRECY. JUN 6 OCT 13 STUDIO THEATRE JUN 21 By Jordi Mand World première, commissioned by the Stratford Festival Director Vanessa Porteous With Beryl Bain, Jessica B. Hill Three sisters live in poverty with their ailing father and dissolute, dying brother, jealously guarding the secrets of their disappointed hearts. But desperation drives them to a life-changing choice, as they reveal the literary talents that will win them world-wide fame. Production support is generously provided by Sylvia D. Chrominska and by M. Fainer By Erin Shields A theatrical adaptation of John Milton s Paradise Lost World première, commissioned by the Stratford Festival Director Jackie Maxwell With Lucy Peacock, Qasim Khan, Amelia Sargisson THE DEVIL WEARS SNAKESKIN. AUG 1 OCT 14 STUDIO THEATRE AUG 17 Inspired by John Milton s epic poem of the cosmic battle between good and evil, Satan s revenge and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, this ultra-contemporary new drama is fi ercely engaging, irreverently funny and deeply moving. DESPERATE TIMES. HILARIOUS MEASURES. AUG 2 OCT 27 AVON THEATRE AUG 17 By Eduardo De Filippo In a new translation by John Murrell From a literal translation by Donato Santeramo World première, commissioned by the Stratford Festival Director Antoni Cimolino A Neapolitan family prospers from the black market during the Second World War. But even as the money fl ows, community ties are tested and a moral price must be paid. A sparkling and warm-hearted comedy from a celebrated 20th-century master. With Tom McCamus, Brigit Wilson, Michael Blake, Tom Rooney Production support is generously provided by Bob & Martie Sachs 7

5 THE FORUM 150+ EVENTS STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/FORUM EXPAND YOUR EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL SHOWCASES One-of-a-kind performances featuring our company members, Festival musicians and special guests. Includes the WordPlay reading series, musical concerts and other special presentations. From $25 CELEBRATED SPEAKERS Artists, scholars and people at the front lines of social and cultural change reflect on the ideas and issues at the heart of our season. Includes special weekend guests, CBC Radio s Ideas at Stratford series and the Peer Into the Playbill panel series. From $20 Meet the Festival and Lobby Talks FREE* SPECIAL MEALS You ll find food for thought and food for the soul, as you enjoy a delicious meal while delving into the world of one of our productions. Includes Table Talks and family-friendly fare inspired by The Music Man. From $35 IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS Engage directly and dynamically with our art, in song and dance workshops for The Rocky Horror Show and The Music Man and family-centred sessions for To Kill a Mockingbird and The Tempest. Or discover your inner actor in our Rarely Played series of dramatic readings. From $25 Randall Hansen, Political Scientist June 23 Britta Johnson, Composer/Lyricist July 18 THE FORUM DEAL BUNDLE TO SAVE Book by January 31 to expand your experience and your savings! STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/FORUMDEAL BUY 6 TICKETS SAVE 30% BUY 10 TICKETS SAVE 40% BUY 15 TICKETS SAVE 50% Excludes some concerts, all Forum events with meals and Free Forum. Erin Shields, Playwright August 1 Mark Kingwell, Philosopher August 29 *PLEASE NOTE: With fewer venues available this season, tickets for all Forum events including free ones should be reserved in advance. Forum events continue to be added to the schedule. For the latest updates, see our website STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 9

6 2018 MEMBERS TICKET BENEFITS SHAKESPEARE TICKET OFFER 50% OFF TWO TICKETS* Friend Ambassador Benefactor Associate Sustainer PWC Silver & Gold PWC Diamond, Emerald & Sapphire MUSICAL TICKET OFFER 40% OFF FOUR TICKETS The Music Man Saturday, April 21 Friday, May 11 Wednesday, June 20 Sunday, July 15 Friday, August 17 Wednesday, October 24 The Rocky Horror Show Friday, April 27 Monday, May 28 Friday, June 29 Friday, August 10 Thursday, September 27 Wednesday, October 17 MUSICAL TICKET OFFER 40% OFF FOUR TICKETS* BRING-A-FRIEND OFFER BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE BRING-A-FRIEND OFFER BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE* COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TWO COMPLIMENTARY TOURS *Preselected dates. As a Member you receive priority access to these offers, but they will also become available to non-members at a later date. Free and discounted tickets not available for seats in the Globe Ring. TICKET BENEFIT DATES SHAKESPEARE TICKET OFFER 50% OFF TWO TICKETS The Tempest Saturday, May 12 Thursday, June 21 Friday, August 3 Saturday, September 22 Coriolanus Saturday, June 9 Tuesday, July 10 Saturday, August 25 Friday, September 14 Julius Caesar Tuesday, July 31 Saturday, September 8 Saturday, October 20 The Comedy of Errors Monday, May 21 Saturday, July 7 Saturday, July 28 The Tempest Saturday, May 26 Saturday, June 16 Thursday, September 6 Friday, October 12 Coriolanus Tuesday, June 19 Saturday, July 14 Tuesday, August 7 Tuesday, October 2 Julius Caesar Wednesday, August 15 Wednesday, August 29 Saturday, September 29 Saturday, October 27 The Comedy of Errors Tuesday, May 29 Saturday, August 18 Wednesday, September 12 Tuesday, September 25 An Ideal Husband Wednesday, May 16 Friday, July 6 Wednesday, July 18 Sunday, September 23 To Kill a Mockingbird Thursday, June 28 Friday, July 27 Saturday, September 1 Friday, October STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA Napoli Milionaria Sunday, August 12 Tuesday, August 21 Saturday, September 15 Wednesday, October 10 Long Day s Journey Into Night Wednesday, May 9 Brontë Wednesday, June 6 Friday, August 24 Paradise Lost Friday, August 3 11

7 MEMBER INSIGHTS Free Members-only* pre-matinée talks on the plays and themes of the 2018 season. Insights will take place in the Eaton Lounge at the Festival Theatre from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Thursday, July 19 Thursday, September 20 THE MUSIC MAN Tuesday, August 21 JULIUS CAESAR Wednesday, August 29 THE TEMPEST Tuesday, October 23 *These events are available to Members at the Ambassador, Benefactor, Associate and Sustainer levels of membership. They are free, but tickets are required for admission, so please don t forget to book in advance ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of Members of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, in the Festival Theatre lobby, in Stratford, Ontario, beginning at 11 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the fi nancial statements of the Festival, to elect Governors, to appoint auditors and to transact such other business as may arise. Members who are unable to attend are encouraged to vote by proxy, forms for which will be ed before February 15, To request a proxy form by mail, please membership@stratfordfestival.ca or call , ext Daniel S. Bernstein Chair, Board of Governors PLAYWRIGHT S CIRCLE MEMBER EVENTS PWC FRIDAY CHATS JULY 13, 20, 27; AUGUST 10, 17, 24; SEPTEMBER 7, 14, a.m. to noon PWC Members Lounge, Festival Theatre Festival staff members share how their work behind the scenes contributes to our season. Check our website in the spring for speakers and topics. No charge, but registration required. STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/WHATSON/ PLAYSANDEVENTS/MEMBEREVENTS/ PWC-FRIDAY-CHATS PWC DIRECTOR S DAY JULY 14 10:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Paul D. Fleck Marquee, Festival Theatre Nigel Shawn Williams discusses his Stratford Festival directorial debut and his production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Lunch and dinner, including wine: $135* Theatre tickets sold separately PWC NIGHT DINNERS To Kill A Mockingbird and The Rocky Horror Show Available to Gold Stage Members and above JUNE 2 5 to 7:15 p.m. Pazzo Taverna, 70 Ontario Street Dinner, including wine: $135* Napoli Milionaria Available to Silver Stage Members and above AUGUST 17 5 to 7:15 p.m. Paul D. Fleck Marquee, Festival Theatre Join special guest Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director and director of Napoli Milionaria. Dinner, including wine: $110* *Taxes extra STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 13

8 Watch the Members section of our website for up-to-date information. STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/WHATSON/MEMBEREVENTS JOINT EVENTS: PROSPERO SOCIETY AND PWC CORIOLANUS COCKTAIL PARTY JUNE 22 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. The Restaurant at The Bruce Hotel Celebrate the opening night in style! $65* MEET PROSPERO AUGUST 14 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Paul D. Fleck Marquee, Festival Theatre LEADERSHIP LUNCH SEPTEMBER a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Paul D. Fleck Marquee, Festival Theatre Join Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and Executive Director Anita Gaffney. Lunch, including wine: $65* MICHIGAN MEMBERS EVENTS MICHIGAN MEMBERS WEEKEND The Art of Making a Musical JUNE 23 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Paul D. Fleck Marquee, Festival Theatre Featuring our Director of Music, Franklin Brasz, with technical experts and company members involved in mounting the Festival s magnificent musicals. Lunch included. $70* Building and Preserving JUNE 24 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stratford Warehouse, 350 Douro Street A tour highlighting the Archives, Scene Shop and Warehouse. Picnic lunch included. $65* *Taxes extra SHAKESPEARE LECTURE SERIES Bloomfield Hills Public Library and Grosse Pointe Public Library Visit our website early in 2018 and watch your for details: STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA U.S. MEMBER EVENTS Back by popular demand: BUON APPETITO! NIGHT DINNER AUGUST 17 5 p.m. Paul D. Fleck Marquee, Festival Theatre U.S. patrons will join our PWC Members, along with company members and senior staff, to celebrate the opening of Napoli Milionaria. Special guest: Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director and director of Napoli Milionaria. $110* Theatre tickets sold separately An in-depth discussion with Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director and director of The Tempest, and Martha Henry, who plays Prospero. Lunch, including wine: $65* Associate and Sustainer Members are also invited to attend. To order tickets for joint Prospero Society and PWC events, call or , or visit stratfordfestival.ca. All prices are per person. Theatre tickets sold separately. *Taxes extra FURTHER INFORMATION PLAYWRIGHT S CIRCLE: Sharon Butler, PWC Manager , ext sbutler@stratfordfestival.ca PROSPERO SOCIETY: Kathryn McKie, Planned Giving Manager , ext kmckie@stratfordfestival.ca U.S. MEMBERS: Christine Seip, Major Gifts and U.S. Patrons Manager , ext cseip@stratfordfestival.ca STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 15

9 CALENDAR APRIL / MAY CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF AN Order your tickets today. 2:00 Music Man (1) :00 Music Man (1) MAY 2:00 Mockingbird (1) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) 8:00 Music Man (1) :00 Music Man (1) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (1) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (1) 13 Mother s Day :00 Tempest (1) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (1) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (1) 8:00 Music Man (1) Victoria Day :00 Music Man (1) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) 8:00 Tempest (1) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (1) The Tempest 2:00 Rocky Horror Show (1) 7:30 Tempest (2) The Music Man 8:00 Long Day's Journey (1) Long Day's Journey Into Night 8:00 An Ideal Husband (1) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 8:00 Music Man (1) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (1) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (1) An Ideal Husband 8:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (1) 8:00 Tempest (1) 2:00 Music Man (1) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) 8:00 Tempest (1) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (1) SPRING & FALL SAVINGS Lower 2018 rates on all performances marked (1) on calendar STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 17

10 CALENDAR JUNE CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 GLOBE RING AT THE FESTIVAL THEATRE Enjoy the show from the very best front-and-centre seats! KIDS TICKETS FROM $39 18 and under. Any performance with purchase of an adult ticket. 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) :00 Brontë (1) The Comedy of Errors 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S S To Kill a Mockingbird The Rocky Horror Show 2:00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 5:00 PWC Member Dinner 2:00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (1) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 11:30 Forum Meal 2:00 Music Man (2) 2:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 11:00 Lobby Talk 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 10:30 Creating the Storm 10:30 Rarely Played 2:00 Tempest (2) 8:00 Brontë (1) 2:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) 2:00 Brontë (1) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (1) S 8:00 Brontë (1) 8:00 Coriolanus (1) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 8:00 Coriolanus (1) 8:00 Brontë (1) Late Night Performance: 10:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) 17 Father s Day Brontë Coriolanus 2:00 Coriolanus (1) S 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 8:00 Brontë (1) 10:30 Behind the Scenes 11:00 Lobby Talk 8:00 Coriolanus (1) 8:00 Brontë (2) 5:30 PWC/Prospero MBR Event 8:00 Coriolanus (2) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 2:00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Comedy of Errors (2) :30 MM Weekend 2:00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 8:00 Brontë (2) 10:30 MM Weekend 10:30 Song & Dance 2:00 Music Man (2) 2:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 8:00 Coriolanus (2) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 2:00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 8:00 Brontë (2) STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 19

11 CALENDAR JULY STRATFORD DIRECT BUS Enjoy the trip while we take care of the driving. $ 29 TORONTO return SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Canada Day :00 Coriolanus (2) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 8:00 Brontë (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 2:00 Music Man (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (2) 2:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) :00 Lobby Talk 10:30 Song & Dance 10:30 Creating the Storm 11:00 PWC Member Chat 2:00 Tempest (3) 2:00 Brontë (3) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (3) 2:00 Tempest (2) 2:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) 2:00 Brontë (2) 7:30 Forum Music CALENDAR 2:00 Music Man (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (2) 2:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 8:00 Mockingbird (2) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 10:30 PWC Director's Day 10:30 Contemporary Perspectives 2:00 Brontë (3) 1:15 Member Insights 10:30 Song & Dance 11:00 PWC Member Chat 11:30 Forum Meal :00 Tempest (3) 7:30 Forum Music :30 Forum Music 2:00 Julius Caesar (2) 2:00 Brontë (3) 10:30 Behind the Scenes 8:00 An Ideal Husband (3) 10:30 Rarely Played 11:00 PWC Member Chat FIREWORKS DEAL ORDER ONLINE AND SAVE 30% Holiday weekends: May 18 to 21; June 29 to July 1; August 31 to September 2. 2:00 Tempest (3) STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 21

12 CALENDAR AUGUST CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THE FORUM EXPAND YOUR EXPERIENCE EXCEPTIONAL SHOWCASES CELEBRATED SPEAKERS SPECIAL MEALS IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS 2-FOR-1 EVENINGS All seats. All Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening performances. 2:00 Paradise Lost (2) 10:30 Behind the Scenes 2:00 Tempest (3) 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 2:00 Paradise Lost (2) 5 6 Civic Holiday :00 Music Man 2:00 Julius Caesar (2) 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (3) 10:30 Song & Dance 11:00 PWC Member Chat 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) 2:00 Julius Caesar (2) 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) :30 Song & Dance 10:30 PWC/Prospero MBR Event 11:00 Lobby Talk 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) 2:00 Tempest (3) 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) Julius Caesar 10:30 Behind the Scenes 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 2:00 Paradise Lost (2) S Paradise Lost Napoli Milionaria 11:00 PWC Member Chat 2:00 Paradise Lost (3) 5:00 US/PWC Member Dinner 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 2:00 Julius Caesar (2) 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) 7:30 Forum Music :00 An Ideal Husband (3) 11:30 Forum Meal 1:15 Member Insights 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 2:00 Brontë (3) 2:00 Tempest (3) 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) 7:30 Forum Music :30 Rarely Played 11:00 PWC Member Chat 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 2:00 Brontë (3) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (3) 10:30 Contemporary Perspectives 2:00 Julius Caesar (3) 2:00 Paradise Lost (3) 7:30 Forum Music 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 1:15 Member Insights 2:00 Julius Caesar (1) S 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 8:00 Forum Showcase 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 23

13 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE ON DEMAND STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/ ONDEMAND SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY $49 SUNDAYS WITH THE BARD All Shakespeare performances A, B and C zone seats. 2 3 Labour Day :00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 10:30 Behind the Scenes 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 11:00 PWC Member Chat 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 2:00 Tempest (3) 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) CALENDAR 2:00 Brontë (3) 10:30 Contemporary Perspectives 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 2:00 Paradise Lost (3) 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 2:00 Julius Caesar (1) S 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) 10:30 Rarely Played 11:00 PWC Member Chat 2:00 Coriolanus (1) S :30 Creating the Storm 2:00 Tempest (3) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) 10:30 Behind the Scenes 1:15 Member Insights 11:00 PWC Member Chat 11:00 PWC/Prospero MBR Event 11:00 Lobby Talk 10:30 Song & Dance 2:00 Coriolanus (1) S 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 2:00 Brontë (3) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (3) 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) 8:00 Forum Showcase :00 Paradise Lost (3) 30 2:00 Julius Caesar (1) S 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 8:00 Forum Showcase 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 8:00 Paradise Lost (3) STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 25

14 CALENDAR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER CALENDAR Calendar Legend Price Types See ticket info chart on p. 30 S Seniors and Students Midweek Matinée Specials See ticket info chart on p. 30 Audio Described Performance Audio Described performances are specifically designed for patrons who are blind or have low vision. American Sign Language Performance ASL is offered on selected date(s) throughout the season. These performances are designed to enhance the experience for patrons who are deaf or deafened. Relaxed Performance Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome patrons who may benefit from a less restricted audience environment, including those with intellectual or learning disabilities, sensory processing conditions, autistic, social anxiety, Alzheimer s, PTSD or dementia. All of the above are available to individuals and groups. Groups of 20 or more may contact Heather Martin, Groups Sales Manager, at hmartin@stratfordfestival.ca to arrange additional dates. Touch Tours Guided tours that are designed to enhance the Audio Described performance. Visit our website for dates. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY :00 Mockingbird (2) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (1) S 2:00 Long Day's Journey (1) S 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) 7 8 Thanksgiving :00 Tempest (2) 2:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) 2:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 8:00 Coriolanus (2) 8:00 Brontë (2) 2:00 Music Man (2) 2:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 2:00 Brontë (2) 8:00 Paradise Lost (2) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 2:00 Julius Caesar (1) S 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 2:00 Paradise Lost (1) S 8:00 Mockingbird (2) 11:00 Lobby Talk 2:00 Coriolanus (1) S 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) 2:00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (2) 2:00 Brontë (2) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 8:00 Long Day's Journey (2) :00 Julius Caesar (2) 2:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) 2:00 Paradise Lost (2) 8:00 Comedy of Errors (2) 11:00 Lobby Talk 2:00 Julius Caesar (1) S 8:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Mockingbird (2) 8:00 Coriolanus (2) 8:00 An Ideal Husband (2) 2:00 Julius Caesar (2) 2:00 Coriolanus (2) :00 Music Man (2) 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 1:15 Member Insights 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (1) S 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) :00 Mockingbird (2) 2:00 Napoli Milionaria (2) 8:00 Julius Caesar (2) Late Night Performance: 10:00 Rocky Horror Show (2) Open Captioning Performances Using a screen that displays spoken dialogue as text, Open Captioning performances are another option for deaf or deafened patrons. Visit our website for dates. 2:00 Music Man (2) 2:00 An Ideal Husband (2) NOVEMBER 2:00 Music Man (2) SUNDAY 4 2:00 Mockingbird (2) STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 27

15 SEATING PLANS SEATING PLANS FESTIVAL THEATRE Access to all seating is by stepped aisles leading down from the rear of the auditorium. AVON THEATRE Entry to orchestra seating is by aisles from the rear of the auditorium. Balcony seating is not accessible to those with restricted mobility. 1 9 STAGE STAGE STAGE STAGE 2 8 M M M M 3 SOUND BOARD 7 ORCHESTRA STAGE STAGE 9 SOUND BOARD ORCHESTRA BALCONY BALCONY Globe Ring Premium Spotlight A Seating B Seating C Seating M Super Saver Mobility Accessibility SEE PRICE CHARTS ON PAGE 30 5 STUDIO THEATRE Entry to all seating (except front row) is by steps leading upward from stage level. The auditorium is steeply inclined, and reaching the back rows may be challenging for those with restricted mobility. 5 4 RAISED STAGE STAGE THE TOM PATTERSON THEATRE PROJECT As we pursue our exciting vision for a new Tom Patterson Theatre, our 2018 season has been planned to occupy the Festival, Avon and Studio theatres only. Please note that the venues and the performance schedule in this guide are subject to change. PLEASE CHECK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES AT STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA/TPT STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 29

16 TICKETS EARLY BOOKING PROMISE! Book your 2018 tickets by January 31, and if you need to exchange them during the season, you won t experience a price increase when selecting the same performance type and seating zone. EARLY BIRD PRICES SAVE UP TO 25% BY ORDERING BY JANUARY 31, 2018 NEWLY REDUCED RATES! ON PRICE TYPE 1 Discount SENIOR STUDENT Productions Price Type Productions Globe Ring Premium Spotlight A B C Plays Musicals Plays Musicals Plays Musicals SENIORS AND STUDENTS WEEKDAY MATINÉE SPECIALS Excludes performances between July 10 and August 27 Globe Ring Premium Spotlight A B C Plays Musicals Super Saver Super Saver Plays Musicals SPONSORS OUR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT REGULAR PRICES FEBRUARY 1 ONWARDS Price Type Discount SENIOR STUDENT Productions Globe Ring Premium Spotlight A B C Plays Musicals Plays Musicals Plays Musicals SENIORS AND STUDENTS WEEKDAY MATINÉE SPECIALS Excludes performances between July 10 and August 27 Productions Globe Ring Premium Spotlight A B C Plays Musicals Super Saver Super Saver Plays Musicals *Senior Special available to those 65 and over. Proof of age may be required. Student Special available to full-time students under 30 years of age with valid student ID. ABOUT YOUR TICKETS TICKET PRICES do not include taxes, handling charges or facility improvement fee. HANDLING CHARGES (per order): $9.50. A facility improvement fee will apply to each ticket. An additional $4 per order applies if you choose to have your tickets mailed to you. EXCHANGES AND RETURNS: All tickets are non-refundable. However, if they are returned at least one hour before the performance, you may request a tax receipt for their cash value. Regularly priced tickets may be exchanged for another performance during the same season if exchanged at least 24 hours before the performance for which they were bought. Ticket prices fl uctuate, so you may pay more when exchanging tickets unless covered by Early Bird Price Guarantee. Exchange fees of $7.50 per ticket applies. Regular priced tickets are not exchangeable for any discounted tickets, including rush seating. Tickets deemed Final Sale are not exchangeable. Avoid unauthorized third-party sellers when ordering online by booking through the official Stratford Festival website. SEASON PARTNERS PROGRAM SPONSOR The Stratford Festival gratefully acknowledges the generous support of these contributors to our success: The Stratford Festival is a non-profi t organization with charitable status in Canada and the U.S. FESTIVAL THEATRE Support for the 2018 season of the Festival Theatre is generously provided by Daniel Bernstein and Claire Foerster AVON THEATRE Support for the 2018 season of the Avon Theatre is generously provided by the Birmingham family STUDIO THEATRE Support for the 2018 season of the Studio Theatre is generously provided by Sandra & Jim Pitblado STRATFORDFESTIVAL.CA 31