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WELCOME TO OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE! It s our 56th season, and we are thrilled to bring you all the laughter, tears, song and pure escape that you have come to expect from Old Town Playhouse!

We offer something for everyone, and there s no better value than being an OTP subscriber it s affordable, flexible and you receive preferred seating for all shows.

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS Maintaining accessible ticket prices means ticket sales alone only cover 60% of the costs for production and operations.

When you support the Old Town Playhouse, you are investing in your community and keeping community theatre available for generations to come. Please consider playing your role with OTP.

Individual Support for the Old Town Playhouse Become an OTP member by contributing $20 or more and: elect members to the Board of Trustees. vote at annual membership meetings.

2 WELCOME TO OLD TOWN PLAYHOUSE! It s our 56th season, and we are thrilled to bring you all the laughter, tears, song and pure escape that you have come to expect from Old Town Playhouse! Come and be entertained; play your role with us. We offer something for everyone, and there s no better value than being an OTP subscriber it s affordable, flexible and you receive preferred seating for all shows. One transaction is all it takes never miss a single show. Treat yourself to great theatre at a great price and receive the best benefits by subscribing today! Life is better with a little drama in it! YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS Maintaining accessible ticket prices means ticket sales alone only cover 60% of the costs for production and operations. Through the generous support of many individuals, corporations, and foundations we are able to continually invest in the quality of our programs and maintain OTP facilities. When you support the Old Town Playhouse, you are investing in your community and keeping community theatre available for generations to come. Please consider playing your role with OTP. Make a tax-deductible donation when you place your ticket order. Individual Support for the Old Town Playhouse Become an OTP member by contributing $20 or more and: elect members to the Board of Trustees. vote at annual membership meetings. receive invitations to members-only events & classes. receive notification of special ticketing discounts. be acknowledged in the OTP program book. Membership Levels with the benefits listed above are: Friends ($20-74) Angels ($75-149) Thespians ($ ) Patrons ($ ) Higher membership levels of $500 or more also include: advance mailing of Season Brochure & Subscription Order Form. invitations to exclusive Producer s Circle events. opportunities to entertain friends and business associates at OTP productions. Contact Betsy Willis for additional information. We are the community s storytellers. It is a privilege to tell the stories that illuminate our lives and theatre does that. Phil Murphy, OTP Executive Director Higher Membership Levels with the benefits listed above are: Benefactors ($ ) Associate Producers ($1,000-1,999) Producers ($2,000-4,999) Executive Producers ($5,000 & above) In addition: You can help secure the future of OTP through the Old Town Playhouse Endowment Fund at the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.

Take Your Seat In The Spotlight! 2015 OTP CHAIR RENOVATION WE SAVED YOU A SEAT!

You don t have to be a performer to be a STAR at Old Town Playhouse.

community. THIS IS THE FINAL STAGE OF OUR 3-YEAR RENOVATION.

3 Take Your Seat In The Spotlight! 2015 OTP CHAIR RENOVATION WE SAVED YOU A SEAT! $1000 : MAIN FLOOR SEAT $700 : BALCONY SEAT Includes Name Plate to recognize supporters or honor loved ones. You don t have to be a performer to be a STAR at Old Town Playhouse. Our new theatre Seat Campaign offers you the chance to leave a lasting legacy and play a vital part in enhancing our community. THIS IS THE FINAL STAGE OF OUR 3-YEAR RENOVATION. DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT ARE WELCOME AND WILL HELP US REACH OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL. RESERVE YOUR SEAT OR MAKE A DONATION TODAY! Contact Development Director, BETSY WILLIS SEPTEMBER RENOVATIONS CONTINUE

4 The COMPLETE WORKS MAIN STAGE of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE () REVISED! comedy! All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes with 3 Actors! Get ready for an irreverent, fastpaced romp through the plays of. These madcap men in tights will weave their way through Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless with laughter. BY Adam Long Daniel Singer Jess Winfield OCTOBER Ladies Night at Firefly RESTAURANT SPONSOR SWICHES DELI 415 S Cass St. Traverse City Stop in and get a Buy 10 and get one FREE sandwich or salad card. Look for Ladies Night dates on all MainStage shows. Special ticket price includes appetizers before the show at Firefly starting at 6:00. Available online or at the Box Office. Must be reserved in advance.

STUDIO The VALUE of NAMES BY JEFFREY An Emotional Drama.

Now daughter, Norma, has been cast in a play and suddenly Benny must deal again with a moral crisis that he has tried to put

NOVEMBER 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 My Son, Pinocchio 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 My Son, Pinocchio 7:00 PM My Son, Pinocchio 7:00 PM My Son,

5 STUDIO The VALUE of NAMES BY JEFFREY An Emotional Drama. SWEET Benny has revived his career via TV after many years of forced inactivity following his 1950 s Hollywood blacklisting. Now daughter, Norma, has been cast in a play and suddenly Benny must deal again with a moral crisis that he has tried to put behind him. The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his beloved wooden puppet is given a touching finish in this Disney gem. NOVEMBER My Son, Pinocchio My Son, Pinocchio 7:00 PM My Son, Pinocchio 7:00 PM My Son, Pinocchio 7:00 PM RESTAURANT SPONSOR Brady s BAR Brady s Bar 401 S Union Street, Traverse City Brady s BAR $2.00 OFF Must bring in this coupon Broasted Chicken Dinner

6 MAIN STAGE BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER An Old Testament Tale both Timely and Timeless! The Biblical saga of and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. This irresistible family show features the trials and triumphs of, Israel s favorite son. A MUSICAL FAVORITE DECEMBER Ladies Night at Firefly A Little Princess 7:00 PM A Little Princess 7:00 PM RESTAURANT SPONSORS Bistro Foufou 118 Cass St, Traverse City bistrofoufou.com La Bécasse 9001 S Dunns Farm Road Maple City restaurantlabecasse.com

MAIN STAGE drama TWELVE ANGRY JURORS BY Reginald Rose Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel A Heated, Intense Debate! A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father.

7 MAIN STAGE drama TWELVE ANGRY JURORS BY Reginald Rose Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel A Heated, Intense Debate! A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. He doesn t stand a chance, mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an openand-shut case until one of the jurors begins opening the others eyes to the facts. JANUARY Ladies Night at Firefly

8 STUDIO Comedy! THE BOOK OF LIZ by Amy and David Sedaris * Contains adult language and situations. Stuffed with Laughter! Liz is the under-appreciated genius behind the delicious cheese balls, which serve as the religious community s financial backbone. When her patience is tested by the local brethren, Liz resolves to run away and experience the outside world. FEBRUARY RESTAURANT SPONSOR The Cook s House 115 Wellington Street, Traverse City thecookshouse.net

9 MAIN STAGE family musical! Practically Perfect in Every Way! A musical adventure with all your favorite characters from the movie, comes alive on stage. Believe in the magic and discover a world where anything can happen if you let it! MARCH Ladies Night at Firefly Family Matinee RESTAURANT SPONSOR BUY 1 MEAL, GET A 2ND MEAL OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FREE. Purchase of 2 beverages required. Dine in only. 161 E Front Street, Traverse City /

frantic and touching efforts of her mother to stop her.

DRAMA BY MARSHA NORMAN APRIL 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

10 STUDIO Powerful and Wrenching! The play tells the story of an epileptic woman in her early 40s systematically preparing her own death and the frantic and touching efforts of her mother to stop her. This searing drama, which won the Pulitzer Prize on Broadway, is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. DRAMA BY MARSHA NORMAN APRIL RESTAURANT SPONSOR The Filling Station Microbrewery 642 Railroad Place, Traverse City thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com Present this coupon and BUY ONE FLATBREAD PIZZA, GET 50% OFF YOUR SECOND FLATBREAD PIZZA OFFER GOOD 4/1/2016 4/30/16

Research Fund. is a play about a band of women triumphing over the odds.

11 MAIN STAGE comedy! BY TIM FIRTH Funny, Poignant and Uplifting! Based on the true story of eleven Women s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund. is a play about a band of women triumphing over the odds. MAY Ladies Night at FireFly RESTAURANT SPONSOR THE PARLOR 205 Lake Ave, Traverse City omcafe.com 1/2 OFF HAPPY HOUR 50% OFF ALL FOOD AND DRINK EVERYDAY 3-7 P.M.

STUDIO THE KITCHEN WITCHES By Caroline Smith comedy! Animated and Appetizing!

When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The, the insults are flung harder than the food!

JUNE 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Wizard Oz 7:00 PM Wizard Oz 7:00 PM 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Wizard Oz Black & White Gala Week

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12 STUDIO THE KITCHEN WITCHES By Caroline Smith comedy! Animated and Appetizing! Isobel and Dolly are two mature cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The, the insults are flung harder than the food! The show becomes a ratings smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer! JUNE Wizard Oz 7:00 PM Wizard Oz 7:00 PM Wizard Oz Black & White Gala Week Actual Date To Be Determined < Performing Arts Camp > < Performing Arts Camp > 2016 BLACK & WHITE GALA Join us for a sparkling, black tie optional evening that is a highlight of Traverse City s summer entertainment our annual Black & White Gala. Be in the audience when the best of OTP s musical talent takes the stage for a revue of Broadway songs and dance crafted just for the occasion!

We know the ARTS make a positive academic and social impact on our youth.

Our cornerstone program, the Summer Performing Arts Camp, provides four weeks of intensive instruction in acting,

stage combat! It all culminates in a fully staged production and fun for all! LET YOUR STARS SHINE!

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13 BE BRIGHT. BE BOLD. THIS SUMMER! Programs for Youth Ages 5 to 18 Performing Arts Camp Year-round classes, workshops and camps for youth. We know the ARTS make a positive academic and social impact on our youth. As the educational arm of Old Town Playhouse, OTP Young Company helps build confidence and character in children. Our cornerstone program, the Summer Performing Arts Camp, provides four weeks of intensive instruction in acting, singing, dancing and production, and includes professional workshops in, script writing, song interpretation and even stage combat! It all culminates in a fully staged production and fun for all! LET YOUR STARS SHINE! JULY 2016 JULY < Performing Arts Camp > < Performing Arts Camp > < Performing Arts Camp > Performing Arts Camp Show 2:00 & 7:00 PM Workshops & Classes THE OTP YOUNG COMPANY OFFERS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Find out more about our productions, workshops, classes and camps

14 AUDITIONS! THERE S A ROLE FOR YOU! All Old Town Playhouse auditions are open come be part of your community theatre. No prior experience or formal training is required and many faces now familiar in OTP shows started out in small parts and grew into larger roles. Auditions are held throughout the season. Be part of all the fun! AGED TO PERFECTION is a Senior Reader s theatre that performs throughout the community. On the first Fridays of the month they offer BYO brown bag lunch lectures at the Playhouse to explore theatre history, dramaturgy, and ways to advance theatre crafts. BECOME AN OTP MEMBER! Each year Old Town Playhouse creates community through entertainment and education for the entire area. We at OTP rely on you and your support to meet our mission and ensure success. Ticket sales alone are not enough. With the generous support of many individuals, corporations and foundations we are able to bring quality programming, continue to maintain the OTP facilities and follow our quest to be the premier community theatre in Northwest Michigan. Donated support of Old Town Playhouse is an investment in your community and the future. Your annual donation of $20 or more also makes you an OTP voting member! DID YOU KNOW? It takes over 300 volunteers each season to put on all of our OTP performances? Whether ushering, playing in an orchestra or building scenery, each person plays an essential role. You can find out about volunteer opportunities online! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR E-NEWSLETTER TO GET THE LATEST NEWS, CASTING AND SHOW INFORMATION. SIGN-UP ONLINE: OLDTOWNPLAYHOUSE.COM AUGUST < Week Camp & Performances > Showstoppers Revue 7:00 < Week Camp & Performances > Showstoppers Revue 7:00 One Week Camp Show 2:00 & 7: Showstoppers Revue 2:00 < Week Camp & Performances >

15 SHOW LOCATIONS MAINSTAGE Old Town Playhouse, 148 E. 8th Street, Traverse City STUDIO Studio the Depot, 620 Railroad Place, corner of E. 8th & Woodmere Ave, Traverse City PLAYHOUSE SEASON MAINSTAGE The Complete Works of William and the Amazing Technicolor Twelve Angry STUDIO The The The YOUNG COMPANY My Son Pinocchio Wizard of Oz P.O. Box 262, Traverse City, MI tickets@oldtownplayhouse.com OLDTOWNPLAYHOUSE.COM Creative Design by: Brand Tonic

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

MAINSTAGE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS This delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score features Seymour Krelborn, a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop, who happens upon