2017/18 Maclab Students Club

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1 2017/18 Maclab Students Club Season Sponsor

2 Maclab Students Club The Citadel Theatre / Academy is proud to share our productions and our passion for theatre with school audiences from Edmonton and the surrounding communities. We believe that all individuals should have the opportunity to experience, appreciate, and participate in live theatre. Sharing live theatre with new audiences, be they youths or adults, requires education and cooperation as it is a communal and participatory art form. The Citadel Theatre works to ensure that all patrons have a positive experience when visiting the theatre. The Students Club Season Ticket Package includes the six mainstage productions with a light supper and presentation by a working member of the Edmonton theatre community before the performance, and a talk back with members of the cast and crew after the show. We rely heavily on the support of participating schools and teachers to ensure that students come to the theatre prepared to enjoy the production and be good audience members. The following information is provided to help you plan for your school s visit to the Citadel Theatre. Please be aware that the age recommendations provided are subjective. We will do our best to provide age recommendations and any applicable warnings in advance; however, things are subject to change at the Director s discretion during the rehearsal process. Please read through this information in detail, and do not hesitate to contact the School Booking Coordinator if you have any questions regarding a production or the booking process. Table of Contents About Students Club /18 Season Descriptions. 4 Ticketing and Seating.. 7 Payment Options... 9 Cancellation and Refund Policy... 9 Parking and Venues.. 10 Theatre Etiquette and Conduct Booking Form. 13 Contact Information... 16

3 Maclab Students Club: What s Included? For $ (including GST) junior and senior high students can attend the six Mainstage shows in the Citadel Theatre s 2017/18 Season (Shakespeare in Love, Hadestown, The Humans, Mamma Mia!, Children of God, and The Silver Arrow: The Untold Story of Robin Hood). Prior to the performance, students can enjoy a light supper of pizza and fruit, followed by a pre-show presentation by a working member of the Edmonton theatre community. Each pre-show features a different guest and students are encouraged to participate and ask questions. After the performance, students can stay for a talkback with members of the cast and crew. 6:00 PM Light supper of pizza and fruit (one slice of pizza to start with a gluten free option will be available) 6:15 PM Seconds will be called for pizza. Please arrive on time as pizza will not be held for latecomers. 6:30 PM Pre-show presentation 7:30 PM The performance, followed by a minute talk back. Students Club nights are scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. If a student is unable to attend on their scheduled night, please contact either the School Booking Coordinator or the Box Office at least 24 hours in advance to exchange into another Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday evening, or Saturday matinee performance. Please note that non-students Club nights will not include a pre-show or talkback. Tickets will not be exchanged for performances on the day of, or after a performance has passed. Refunds will not be provided for missed performances. The Citadel Theatre has a no refund policy all sales are final. Reminder s will be sent prior to each performance with updated run times, audience advisories, enrichment guides, etc. These s will only be sent to the primary contact. Please forward these s to your other supervisors. For schools interested in bringing students to one of our Add-On shows, these can be added at a discounted rate through the School Booking Coordinator. Please note that these performance do not include a pre-show presentation or a talkback. These are for the performance only. Some Add-On shows may start at 8:00 PM instead of 7:30 PM.

4 2017/18 Season Descriptions Mainstage Shows Shakespeare in Love Sep 16-Oct 8, 2017 When William Shakespeare falls in love with an engaged woman, their forbidden romance inspires the playwright s most famous tragedy. This is the best British comedy since One Man, Two Guvnors - The Telegraph, London (U.K.) Recommended Age: 14+ Warnings: Partial nudity. Venue: Shoctor Theatre Approximate Run time: 2 ½ hours Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall Directed by Daryl Cloran A co-production with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Hadestown Nov 11-Dec 3, 2017 Canadian Premiere! Infused with American folk and New Orleans jazz, Orpheus mythical quest to regain the favour of his one true love, Eurydice, pits nature against industry, faith against doubt, and love against death. Hadestown will be your next musical theater obsession. - Vogue Recommended Age: 14+ Warnings: None at this time. Venue: Shoctor Theatre Approximate Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes By Anaïs Mitchell Developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin Produced in association with Dale Franzen and Mara Isaacs, Willette Klausner, and Manny Klausner. The Humans Jan 6-Jan 28, 2018 A family reunion at Thanksgiving causes tensions to rise to the surface as secrets and hardships are revealed. Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Play and Finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Blisteringly funny, bruisingly sad and altogether wonderful - The New York Times Recommended Age: 14+ Warnings: Some strong language. Venue: Shoctor Theatre Approximate Run time: 1 ½ hours, no intermission. By Stephen Karam Directed by Jackie Maxwell A co-production with Canadian Stage

5 2017/18 Season Descriptions Mainstage Shows Mamma Mia! Feb 17-Mar 18, 2018 Chase away the winter blues with the smash hit musical featuring all your favourite ABBA songs. Mamma Mia! is a mega-hit that has audiences dancing in the aisles. - Associated Press Recommended Age: 5+ Venue: Maclab Theatre Warnings: None at this time. Approximate Run time: 2 ½ hours Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus Some songs with Stig Anderson Book by Catherine Johnson Directed by Ashlie Cocoran Children of God Mar 3-Mar 24, 2018 A haunting tale of two siblings taken away to a residential school honours the resilience and power of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. When we are no longer able to speak, we sing. - Corey Payette Recommended Age: 14+ Venue: Shoctor Theatre Warnings: Coarse language, adult content, and haze. Approximate Run time: 2 ½ hours A musical written and directed by Corey Payette Produced in association with Western Canada Theatre An Urban Ink (Vancouver Production in collaboration with Canada s National Arts Centre English Theatre, in association with Raven Theatre (Vancouver)/The Cultch (Vancouver) The Silver Arrow: The Untold Story of Robin Hood Apr 21-May 13, 2018 World Premiere! A new twist on the Robin Hood adventure story, featuring a female protagonist and awe-inspiring aerial acrobatics. Showcasing the participants of the 2018 Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program. Recommended Age: 5+ Venue: Maclab Theatre Warnings: None at this time. Approximate Run time: TBD By Mieko Ouchi Directed by Daryl Cloran

6 2017/18 Season Descriptions Add-on Shows The following productions are not part of the Citadel s Mainstage Season and are therefore not part of the Students Club subscription package. These shows can be added on at an extra cost. Please note that no pre-show presentations or talk backs will be included with these performances. Ubuntu (The Cape Town Project) Oct 11-Oct 22, 2017 In this Canadian-South African collaboration, ghosts haunt a man and a woman, continents apart, as they are drawn together to discover the secrets of their past. An electrifying blend of movement, music, and dialogue - Georgia Straight Recommended Age: 14+ Venue: Maclab Theatre Warnings: Mature content. Approximate Run time: 95 minutes, no intermission By D. Cloran, M. Grootboom, D. Hay, D. Jansen, H. Lewis, M. Monteith, and A. Nebulane Directed by Daryl Cloran A co-production with Prairie Theatre Exchange A Christmas Carol Dec 1-Dec 23, 2017 Edmonton s favourite Yuletide tradition is back for an 18th season. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. The Citadel production is like a fine wine, getting better with the years. - Graham Hicks, HicksBiz Recommended Age: 7+ Venue: Maclab Theatre Warnings: Fog, strobe lights, and loud sounds. Approximate Run time: 2 ½ hours Adapted by Tom Wood Directed by Bob Baker Empire of the Son Jan 31-Feb 15, 2018 A dynamic solo performance about an emotionally distant father whose legacy is felt beyond his lifetime. Recommended Age: 14+ Venue: The Club Warnings: None at this time. Approximate Run time: 75 minutes, no intermission Written and performed by Tetsuro Shigematsu Directed by Richard Wolfe A Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre Production Undercover Apr 4-Apr 29, 2018 One grizzled cop. One audience-member-turned-rookie-detective. One unsolved case. Recommended Age: 14+ Venue: The Club Warnings: None at this time. Approximate Run time: TBD A Spontaneous Theatre creation By Rebecca Northan with Bruce Horak Directed by Rebecca Northan

7 Ticketing and Seating Students Club Tickets To help keep the Students Club package affordable, tickets are first booked at the back of the theatre and closer to the performance date, tickets will be moved forward into seats closer to the stage. We will do our best to keep everyone in your group together in a section of seats nearby. For this reason, we recommend that tickets be left on account and picked up on the evening of the performance. If you wish to pick up all of your tickets in advance, your seats will not be moved up and your group will remain seated near the back of the theatre. Tickets can be picked up at the Box Office under the school or primary contact s name. If you require accessible seating (e.g. wheelchair seats) please contact the School Booking Coordinator as soon as possible due to limited availability. Additional Tickets Students Club is meant to be purchased as a package. We understand that at times you may have students who are interested in joining but are not ready to commit to the full season. There is a limited number of Students Club tickets that can be booked per evening, and if there is room available, we may be able to make an exception for a student to purchase one ticket at the student club price to join your group. If they have a good experience and wish to join, we can book them a pro-rated Students Club package for the rest of the season. If you would like to purchase additional tickets for an adult, we will not be able to offer them the Students Club price. They must purchase regular priced tickets. If they would like to be seated with the school, these tickets will need to be booked through the School Booking Coordinator we can offer a 20 per cent discount off of the A-level pricing; however, due to the way Students Club tickets are booked, we will not be able to confirm seat numbers and these tickets will need to be picked up on the night of the performance. Parents wishing to attend on the same evenings as their children can also consider purchasing their own season ticket package through the Box Office. If necessary, they will be responsible for exchanging their own tickets to the same dates your school will be attending. Please note, the Students Club packages are meant for students plus a few supervisors (depending on the number of students attending). If additional teachers wish to purchase a subscription but are not supervising the students, EPSB and ECSD is part of our Corporate Discount Program and teachers can purchase an A-level mainstage subscription at 10 per cent off.

8 Ticketing and Seating Ticket Exchanges The Citadel Theatre has a 24-hour exchange policy. Tickets for a performance can only be exchanged up until the day before the scheduled performance. Same day exchanges and tickets for a past performance will not be exchanged. No refunds are provided for a missed performance. Students Club tickets can be exchanged into any other Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday evening, or Saturday matinee performance. Please be aware that some Saturdays and Sundays may only have a matinee or an evening performance. If attending on a non-students evening, there will be no pre-show or talk back. Exchanges can be done through the School Booking Coordinator or the Box Office. If your entire group needs to change dates due to a scheduling conflict, please contact the School Booking Coordinator. * If tickets have been printed and picked up in advance, the seat number for the ticket being exchanged must be provided or we will not be able to exchange their ticket. The original ticket must be brought to the Box Office when picking up the new ticket. Latecomer Seating and Re-entry After the performance has started, any individuals arriving late, or who have stepped out to use the washroom, may not be able to enter the theatre or return to their original seat right away. To minimize disruptions for the audience and the actors on stage, our ushers will only be able to admit entry at appropriate times (scene changes, loud musical numbers, etc), as per the Stage Manager and Front of House s discretion. Individuals must be seated at the back of the theatre in Latecomer Seating. Individuals may return to their original seats at intermission. If there is no appropriate time for an individual to re-enter, they may be asked to stay out in the lobby until intermission is over or until the end of the performance. For this reason, younger students leaving the theatre should be accompanied by a supervisor as they are the school s responsibility.

9 Payment Options An invoice will be ed to the primary contact (or other, if specified) once numbers have been confirmed in September. The Box Office accepts payment via credit card or cheque. Cash may also be accepted in person. If your school wishes to pay by direct deposit, please note that these payments go to the Accounting Department and are therefore not automatically processed in the Citadel s ticketing software. To ensure that these EFT payments are applied to your order, please include a memo with either the invoice number, or the school s account number provided on the invoice. If the school is unable to pay the full invoice in September, there is the option to pay half in September and half in January. Please advise the School Booking Coordinator if you wish to do this. Citadel Theatre GST # RT0001 Cancellations and Refunds The Citadel Theatre has a no refund policy. All sales are final. However, requests can be submitted in writing to the School Booking Coordinator for approval. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We cannot refund tickets to a missed performance. Please ensure all students have their scheduled performance dates. If they are unable to attend a performance, they have up until the day before their scheduled performance to exchange their tickets to another date within the restrictions listed under the section on Ticket Exchanges (page 8).

10 At the Citadel Theatre: Parking and Venues The Citadel Theatre is located in downtown Edmonton at A Avenue NW. Please note that with the construction of the Stanley Milner Library, scaffolding/hoarding will be up along 99 Street until further notice. Please refer to the City website for Current Traffic Disruptions: A list of nearby parking spots for school or tour buses can be provided upon request. The Library Parkade extends below the Citadel Theatre and is run by the City. The closest entrance is on 99 Street. Guests who have difficulty with stairs should park in P2 North for easy access to the elevator that connects to the Lee Pavilion in the Citadel Theatre. The EPark Pay Machines accept cash and credit. Washrooms: The main washrooms are on the main floor by the Box Office. The Shoctor washrooms are located on the landing half-way up the north staircase towards the Shoctor Theatre. The Maclab washrooms are located just outside the right theatre doors, next to the stairs leading up into the garden. The Club (Rice Theatre) washrooms are located on the lower level behind the staircase. Note: the main washrooms are open at all times and the other washrooms may be locked if there are no events at the applicable venue. Water fountains: Located outside the Shoctor washrooms on the landing half-way up the north staircase towards the Shoctor Theatre. Another water fountain is available next to the Maclab Washrooms, near the right theatre doors. Citadel Theatre Box Office Located on the main floor, in the south phase of the building. If entering from the north entrance, please head south, across the bridge over the Lee Pavilion (indoor garden) and through the sliding glass doors. Zeidler Hall The Zeidler is located on the main floor, between the Box Office and the sliding glass doors (which lead to the indoor garden). The pre-show presentations will often be held in the Zeidler if the space is available.

11 At the Citadel Theatre: Parking and Venues The Club Located on the south side of the building. When entering from the south entrance, turn right (before Box Office) and go down the stairs to the lower level. The Club was previously known as The Rice Theatre. The pre-show presentation may be in the Club if Zeidler Hall is unavailable. Accessibility: The Club is primarily used as a cabaret space with tables and chairs. Some tables and chairs near the back are at bar stool height. Chairs can be removed to accommodate for wheelchairs. Please contact the School Booking Coordinator if accessible seating is required. Productions in this venue: Empire of the Son and Undercover Shoctor Theatre The Shoctor Theatre is the Citadel s main proscenium stage, located on the second floor above the Box Office. Accessibility: The Shoctor Theatre can only accommodate a maximum of two wheelchair seats per performance. Row B is the only row where patrons do not need to use stairs. If accessible seating is required, contact the School Booking Coordinator to reserve these seats. Productions in this venue: Shakespeare in Love, Hadestown, The Humans, and Children of God. Maclab Theatre The Maclab Theatre has a thrust stage, with the audience seated around the stage on three sides. The Maclab is located on the north side of the Citadel Theatre, on the lower level by the Lee Pavilion the indoor garden. Accessibility: The Maclab Theatre can accommodate up to a maximum of seven wheelchairs per performance. Rows M and N are the only rows that do not require patrons to use stairs. Sections D, E, and F of the Maclab Theatre features a Loop System, which is compatible with T-Coil Hearing Aids. If accessible seating is required, contact the School Booking Coordinator to reserve these seats. Productions in this venue: Ubuntu, A Christmas Carol, Mamma Mia!, and The Silver Arrow: The Untold Story of Robin Hood. Seating maps are available online at:

12 Theatre Etiquette and Conduct Teachers and other adult supervisors are responsible for their students conduct while at the Citadel Theatre at all times. Unfortunately, with new theatre-goers who are unfamiliar with proper theatre etiquette, incidents of inappropriate and disruptive behaviour have been occurring more frequently at the theatre. We ask that supervisors review the following information in detail with students prior to coming to the theatre. The following items are not allowed in the theatre: Food and drink (except for bottled water or the ice cream sold at intermission by the theatre students are expected to remove the wrappers for the ice cream before entering the theatre as the rustling of the wrappers can be disruptive). Cameras and other recording devices (please note that taking photographs of the performance are strictly prohibited. Personal photos before the show starts and during intermission are okay). Basic Courtesy: Turn OFF and put away all electronic devices prior to entering the theatre, such as cell phones, ipods, video game systems, etc. (If possible, please prevent students from bringing such items with them to the theatre.) Do not place your feet on the seat in front of you. The actors onstage can see and hear the audience during the performance it is important that audience members not talk or move around/fidget during the performance, as this can be distracting for the actors, as well as fellow audience members. Keep bags under your seat. The aisles must remain clear of clutter. In some performances actors may come out into the aisles when the lights are down and this can be dangerous. There is no dress code at the Citadel Theatre, but we have a No Scent Policy* and respectfully request patrons refrain from wearing hats in the theatre. Late Seating: Late seating applies to both guests arriving to a performance late, and anyone who exits the theatre and returns after the performance has already started. To minimize disruptions, guests will be admitted into the theatre at the discretion of the ushers. Guests will be seated at the back of the theatre and must remain in the latecomer seating until intermission. At intermission, guests are welcome to return to their original seat. * Allergy Alert: The Citadel Theatre is a scent-free building. For the safety of those with allergies, please refrain from using perfume or other scented products.

13 2017/18 Students Club Booking Form School: Address: City: Phone: Primary Contact Name: Postal Code: Fax: What s Included? Tickets to six (6) Mainstage Productions at $ including GST. 6:00pm 6:30pm: Light supper of pizza and fruit (One slice to start. Seconds will be called after 6:15pm). 6:30pm 7:10pm: Pre-show presentation with working member of the Edmonton theatre community. We try to program a variety of engaging topics throughout the season and students are encouraged to participate during the pre-shows. 7:30pm Performance, followed by a minute talk back with members of the cast and crew. Grades Attending: Number of Students: Number of Supervisors: Preferred Evenings: Tuesdays Wednesdays Please indicate any mobility or health concerns that we should be aware of: Note: The light suppers include pizza from Panago Pizza and assorted fruit. There is one gluten-free pizza option each night; however, the toppings rotate each evening. If you have a student who is celiac and is also allergic to ingredients in either pepperoni, ham & pineapple, or vegetarian (includes pineapple, mushrooms, and green peppers), please inform the School Booking Coordinator.

14 2017/18 Students Club Booking Form An invoice will be sent once numbers have been confirmed. If you have one student who would benefit from participating in the Students Club programming but cannot afford to attend, please contact the School Booking Coordinator on more information regarding a sponsored Students Club season ticket package. Limit of one sponsored package per school. 1 complimentary Students Club package will be provided for a supervisor for 15 students attending. For school groups with 30+ students attending, a total of 2 complimentary Students Club package will be provided for supervisors. A $ GST Order Fee will be added to the order. Payment Options: Cheque made payable to the Citadel Theatre Electronic Funds Transfer *EFT payments go directly through the Citadel s Accounting Department and are not automatically processed through the Box Office s ticketing software. If paying by EFT, it is important Credit Card: Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Card Number: Expiry Date: Name on Card: Signature: to reference your account or invoice number with the payment. If you wish to have the invoice/receipts ed to an individual other than the primary contact, please include their contact information here: Name:

15 2017/18 Students Club Booking Form Please sign and date the bottom of the page to indicate that you have read through and understand the policies listed below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the School Booking Coordinator. Seating: At the beginning of the season, Students Club tickets are booked at the back of the theatre. Closer to the performance date, seats will be moved up to fill in the best available seats. Tickets that have been picked up in advance will not be moved closer to the stage. For this reason, we recommend tickets be picked up on the evening of your performance. Your group may be split up but we will endeavour to keep your group as close together as possible. There may be some tickets booked as single seats; however, we will do our best not to assign single seats for junior high groups. If you have specific requests for seating due to mobility, please inform the School Booking Coordinator and we will do our best to accommodate for your needs. Please note that wheelchair seats are limited so it is best to reserve these seats as soon as possible if required. Latecomers and re-admittance into the theatre after the performance has started cannot be guaranteed. Patrons will be allowed into the theatre at an appropriate time at the ushers discretion. Patrons will be seated at the back of the theatre and will only be able to return to their original seat at intermission. For this reason, young children should be accompanied by a supervisor if leaving the theatre during the performance. Changes and Cancellations: The Citadel Theatre has a 24-hour Exchange Policy. Tickets can be exchanged up until the day before your scheduled performance. Tickets can be exchanged into another Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday evening, or Saturday matinee performance. Non-Students Club nights will not have a pre-show or talk back. Refunds are not provided for students who are a no show and do not attend the performance. The Citadel Theatre has a No Refund Policy. For extenuating circumstances, requests for any cancellations must be submitted in writing to groupsales@citadeltheatre.com for review. All requests will be reviewed on a case-bycase basis. Exceptions to the No Refund Policy are not guaranteed. Due to age / subject matter, schools have the option to either opt out, or substitute one of the Mainstage shows for an Add-On show. Please discuss this with the School Booking Coordinator in September. The Add-On shows can also be added in addition to the Mainstage shows; however, please note that these performances do not include a pre-show or talk back. Signature Date

16 2017/18 Students Club Booking Form Other Policies: No children under the age of 5 will be admitted into the theatre. The Citadel Theatre is a scent-free building. For the safety of those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products. No food or drinks except for bottled water or the ice cream sold at intermission is allowed inside the theatre (ice cream wrappers must be removed and disposed of prior to entering the theatre); however, students can eat their lunch or snacks in the lobby. Photographs and video or audio recordings of the performance are not allowed and are strictly prohibited. Any individuals behaving in a disruptive manner may be removed from the theatre. No refunds will be provided. Please note the Citadel recognizes that all citizens should have the opportunity to experience art and culture. We will do what we can to ensure special needs patrons are able to attend Citadel productions and some exceptions may be made. I,, have read and hereby agree to comply with all policies outlined in the Citadel Theatre s 2017/18 Students Club Booking Form. I understand that the age recommendations provided are subjective and any applicable warnings are subject to change at the Director s discretion during the rehearsal process. I agree to actively and appropriately prepare my students and supervisors for their Citadel Theatre experience. Signature Date Contact Information: Shirley Tran Group Sales & School Booking Coordinator Phone: Fax: groupsales@citadeltheatre.com Doug Mertz Director of Education and Outreach Phone: dmertz@citadeltheatre.com