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starting in September. 15th!!! That is so amazing to me.

partnership that makes live theatre the exciting living, breathing experience it can be for both patrons and

In our 2015-2016 season, each of our six main stage productions will, in some way, look at what Coming Home means.

ways. And I'm proud to say that half of our season will be new works by local playwrights, some of whom you know.

individual concerts throughout the season, each featuring fabulous guest artists, that you can add to your six-show

Single tickets for all productions and concerts go on sale June 1st.

us Concerts by Pl NINETEEN Jazz Orchestra and Cathy s Birthday Fundraiser Cathy Spielberger Cassetta, Artistic

Join us at Theatre on San Pedro Square on Saturday, August 15th, 2015, as we celebrate the 65th birthday of Tabard's

1 Welcome TO TABARD S 15th SEASON! SUBSCRIBE NOW! SEASON I am quite stunned, surprised, grateful, and humbled that Tabard will be producing its 15th season, starting in September. 15th!!! That is so amazing to me. You know, don't you, that this, truly, could only have happened because you have been the other half of the partnership that makes live theatre the exciting living, breathing experience it can be for both patrons and performers. Thank you! In our season, each of our six main stage productions will, in some way, look at what Coming Home means. The stories we will be telling will all look at home, each in very uplifting, humorous, touching and/or meaningful ways. And I'm proud to say that half of our season will be new works by local playwrights, some of whom you know. We will also be presenting NINETEEN in three terriﬁc Big Band Christmas Concerts as well as three separate individual concerts throughout the season, each featuring fabulous guest artists, that you can add to your six-show season subscription. Don't forget the opportunity to subscribe at the even-more discounted Early Bird rate is available until midnight May 10th. After that, the regular subscription prices go into effect. Single tickets for all productions and concerts go on sale June 1st. Coming Home Join us for six shows including three world premieres! us Concerts by Pl NINETEEN Jazz Orchestra and Cathy s Birthday Fundraiser Cathy Spielberger Cassetta, Artistic Director Cathy s Bi hday Fundraiser Hard to believe, but Cathy is turning 65 this summer, on August 13th. Join us at Theatre on San Pedro Square on Saturday, August 15th, 2015, as we celebrate the 65th birthday of Tabard's founder and Artistic Director. This will be a rollicking night of great food, ﬁne wine, music, dance, a fabulous live and silent auction, and of course birthday cake as we throw Cathy a whale of a party with proceeds beneﬁting Tabard. The festivities start at 5 p.m. with dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. We anticipate this party to sell out quickly, so order your tickets now via the order form later In this brochure. Let s make this a night to remember, so plan now to join us for the fun and give Cathy the gift of supporting Tabard! Nick Nichols, Executive Director Tabard s 15th Season! Subscribe today!

1929 over 250,000 homeless and orphaned children from New York City were sent on trains to 47 states, Canada, and Mexico, to be placed into a home environment.

2 Finding Home World Premiere Going Home Bay Area Premiere homewardbound an orphan train journey DEATH Holiday! TAKES A September 18 - October 11, 2015 November 6-28, 2015 Written and Directed by Cathy Spielberger Cassetta (The Duke, the Count & Me; Love, Laughter, & Linguine; Zypora's Passion) From 1854 to 1929 over 250,000 homeless and orphaned children from New York City were sent on trains to 47 states, Canada, and Mexico, to be placed into a home environment. HOMEWARD BOUND follows the story of several such orphan train riders as they journey in 1910 to new homes in the Midwest and beyond ending in San Jose, California. Based in fact, HOMEWARD BOUND is a highly theatrical experience that uses music, movement, and photographs to tell this engaging, gripping, and compelling chapter in America's history. Starring Chloe Allen, Sarah Dorsey, Emily Goes, Samantha Goes, Ginger Hurley, Ashley Wilson, and Joyce Taylor Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic, Grand Hotel, Phantom). Book by Peter Stone (1776, My One and Only, The Will Rogers Follies, Titanic, Curtains) and Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray). Based on the Alberto Casella play and 1934 film. Directed by Karen Altree Piemme. Music directed by Lauren Bevilacqua DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY celebrates life and home when Death arrives at a family's Italian villa just after World War I disguised as a handsome Prince. In this passionate and elegant musical, the Prince discovers for the first time the joys and heartbreaks of life. The 2011 Off-Broadway production was nominated for ten 2012 Drama Desk Awards - including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Book of a Musical, and Outstanding Lyrics. "Timeless appeal... One lush, soaring number after another... a melody-rich score..." - The New York Times SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2pm pm pm pm pm 27 2pm pm pm 15 2pm Thanksgiving pm pm

Creating Home Home Front World Premiere World Premiere SWIFT JUSTICE December 4-18, 2015 January 15-24, 2016 Adapted by Hayley Lovgren. Based on the story by Valentine Davies.

sound effects performed by a small cast each playing several characters.

3 Creating Home Home Front World Premiere World Premiere SWIFT JUSTICE December 4-18, 2015 January 15-24, 2016 Adapted by Hayley Lovgren. Based on the story by Valentine Davies. Like Tabard s 2011 production of It s a Wonderful Life, this production of the heartwarming holiday classic will be presented in the tradition of live radio programs from the 1940s, staged with live sound effects performed by a small cast each playing several characters. Embrace the miracle that happens when Kris Kringle is hired as Macy s Santa and lovingly impacts those who meet Santa that holiday season, and everyone rediscovers what "home" really means. Adding to the fun, before each performance, a special pre-show hands-on demonstration will be presented on the making of sound effects for radio and stage. For all those blasé skeptics who do not believe in Santa Claus - and likewise for all those natives who have grown cynical about New York...let us heartily recommend "Miracle on 34th Street." - The New York Times DECEMBER 6 2pm 13 2pm Based on the book Swift Justice, Murder and Vengeance in a California Town by veteran San Jose Mercury-News reporter Harry Farrell, winner of the 1993 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime. Written by Tom McEnery. Directed by Karen Altree Piemme. Told through the different perspectives of a handful of people, the play SWIFT JUSTICE is a full-length, multi-actor adaptation of the 10-minute play about the 1933 kidnap and murder of San Josean Brooke Hart, heir to the Hart family fortune, that premiered in Tabard's 10 in 10: Perspective last season. SWIFT JUSTICE was one of the highest-rated short plays voted by Tabard subscribers to be expanded to a full-length play. "A riveting account of one of the most sensational kidnappings in California history...the work of a professional, a reporter who is good with words...and to his credit, Farrell pulls no punches." - San Francisco Chronicle JANUARY Christmas Coming Home pm / 17 2pm 19 7:30 3/ pm

Coming Home Making Home February 12-28, 2016 April 8 - May 1, 2016 Music by Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade, Celebration).

Music directed by Samuel Cisneros. Written by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book Crowns, Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.

Music directed by Samuel Cisneros Spanning ﬁfty years, this charming two-character musical is an intimate and nostalgic look at the ups and downs of marriage and the making of a home

We will cap our 2015-2016 season with the return of the rousing, exciting and glorious musical CROWNS, starring Tabard's original 2009 cast strutting their hattitude : Glenna

Written as a star vehicle for theater legends Mary Martin and Robert Preston, the original Broadway production received seven TONY Award nominations.

4 Coming Home Making Home February 12-28, 2016 April 8 - May 1, 2016 Music by Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade, Celebration). Book and lyrics by Tom Jones (The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade, Celebration). Based on the play The Fourposter by Jan de Hartog. Directed by Doug Baird. Music directed by Samuel Cisneros. Written by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book Crowns, Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Directed by Juanita Harris. Music directed by Samuel Cisneros Spanning ﬁfty years, this charming two-character musical is an intimate and nostalgic look at the ups and downs of marriage and the making of a home experienced by Agnes and Michael Snow. You've asked, and we've listened. We will cap our season with the return of the rousing, exciting and glorious musical CROWNS, starring Tabard's original 2009 cast strutting their hattitude : Glenna Brambill-Williams, Debra J. Crenshaw, James Creer, Juanita Harris, Tracy Perrilliat, and Paula Warren. Written as a star vehicle for theater legends Mary Martin and Robert Preston, the original Broadway production received seven TONY Award nominations. Irene Trapp and James Creer star in Tabard's production. In this moving and celebratory musical, hats become a springboard for the storytelling and exploration of coming home. About Tabard's 2009 production: "A happy show, generous with charm and lavish with love." -New York World Journal Tribune FEBRUARY "This royalty group belongs to a fast-paced story which takes you through the lives of a group of women with hats displaying their "hattitude." -The Campbell Express APRIL / MAY 8 9 3/ Super Bowl pm 10 2pm pm pm / 24 2pm pm pm Tabard s 15th Season! Subscribe today! 1 3/ 3/ 3/ 2pm

Jazz Conce s Tabard Events BIG BAND CHRISTMAS featuring The Destination for Arts Discovery!

holiday music done Big Band Style! Only three performances that will surely sell out, so get your tickets now.

(pronounced To p s Tu e s d a y s ), m o s t Tuesday nights at 7pm, featuring local musicians of every genre, full bar service, and

These Special Events are in addition to Tabard s regular season of theatrical Upcoming events at TOSPS include concerts featuring

frustrations, and looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation from comedian WILL DURST; and the SYNDICATE OF SOUND's Heart of the

5 Jazz Conce s Tabard Events BIG BAND CHRISTMAS featuring The Destination for Arts Discovery! Saturday, December 19, 3pm & Sunday, December 20, 2pm NINETEEN returns with its fabulous, exciting, not-to-bemissed concert of holiday music done Big Band Style! Only three performances that will surely sell out, so get your tickets now. Subscribers: Your discounted tickets to NINETEEN'S concerts are in addition to your subscription to Tabard's six MainStage productions. Tabard Events is a program o f T h e Ta b a r d T h e a t r e Company, the resident and managing theatre company of Theatre on San Pedro Square (TOSPS). Tabard Events presents numerous Special Events throughout the year, including its exciting live music series, TOSPS Tuesdays (pronounced To p s Tu e s d a y s ), m o s t Tuesday nights at 7pm, featuring local musicians of every genre, full bar service, and FREE admission. These Special Events are in addition to Tabard s regular season of theatrical productions. Upcoming events at TOSPS include concerts featuring the incomparable JUANITA HARRIS and San Jose's NINETEEN Jazz Orchestra; an uproarious tribute to the joys, achievements, frustrations, and looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation from comedian WILL DURST; and the SYNDICATE OF SOUND's Heart of the Sixties. Music Director: Gus Kambeitz Pl us THREE SPECIAL CONCERTS! Saturday, November 7, 8:00 pm Saturday, February 6, 8:00 pm Saturday, May 7, 8:00 pm For more information on upcoming Tabard Events check out tabardtheatre.org/tosps/index.html or call T O S P S is a unique and intimate destination and available for rent to private, for-proﬁt, and non-proﬁt organizations throughout the year. For rental information, please visit tabardtheatre.org/tosps/rentalinfo.html Subscription to all 3 available! Coming Home...

6 Subscribe to Tabard s Season EARLY BIRD PRICING PRICING CABARET 38 CABARET 6-Show Season 195 After May 10 PRICING 6-Show Season CABARET ADULT (18+) 32 ADULT (18+) 159 SENIOR (65+) 30 Good through May 10 SENIOR (65+) 149 STUDENT/ YOUTH 15 STUDENT/ YOUTH 69 UP TO 23% ORDERING SAVINGS Tickets are not transferable from one production to another. SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS Save 13% to 23% off single tickets. Attend the performance of your choice (does not always have to be the 2nd Sunday, for example). Acknowledgment in each program. FREE ticket exchange with 12-hour notice, depending on availability. All tickets held at Will Call. Sit in preferred reserved seating with the understanding that because subscribers may choose whenever they attend, we cannot guarantee specific seats. We will always seat you as close to your preferred seats as possible. Discounted admission to NINETEEN s Concerts and Cathy s birthday party! Personal Subscriber Support at and boxoffice@tabardtheatre.org SINGLE TICKET PRICES (NON-SUBSCRIPTION) Single tickets for MainStage and NINETEEN concerts go on sale June 1st. August 15: Cathy s Birthday 5-8 pm; dancing 8-10 pm Big Band Christmas 2015 ADULT (18+) Subscription to all 3 NINETEEN Jazz Nights Individual NINETEEN Jazz Nights: Nov. 7, Feb. 6, and/or May 7 Tiered Adult Senior SENIOR (65+) Student/Youth Tiered Adult Senior Student/Youth STUDENT/ YOUTH tabardtheatre.org or Special Events Seating Subscriber Non-Subscriber 75 (2 for 130) 85 (2 for 150) 65 (2 for 113) 75 (2 for 130) SAVINGS UP TO 13% Qty Qty Please fill in choice of performance date/time for each production Homeward Holiday Miracle Justice I Do Crowns If you are attending with other subscribers with whom you would like to sit, please write their names here as well as any special seating needs. SUBSCRIBER AND PAYMENT INFORMATION Name Address City Phone Choose your preferred seating area With the understanding that we cannot guarantee specific seats, please mark on the theatre map the general area in which you prefer to sit. Pay with: Check (enclosed) Credit Card Signature Subscription (choose dates, times & seating below) Adult (18+) Senior (65+) Student/Youth (ID required for students over 18) Special Events August 15, Cathy s Birthday Fundraiser Big Band Christmas: Dec 19 3pm, Dec 20 Subscription to all 3 NINETEEN Jazz Nights OR Individual Jazz Nights Nov 7 Feb 6 May 7 Tax-Deductible Donation Total Amount (Subscription & Donation) Security Code New Renewal Exp. Date: Thank You! Early Bird Zip STAGE After 5/ Price AUDIENCE RIGHT AUDIENCE LEFT Total Total 3 WAYS TO ORDER! BE GREEN! 1. Online: TabardTheatre.org 2. Phone: Mail: 5663 Chambertin Drive, San Jose, CA PLEASE SEND ME SHOW INFORMATION BY ONLY Visa AmEx C O NC E S S I O N S MC Discover

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