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Dream BIG THIS SUMMER! Season brought to you by 2017 SUMMER SEASON Dream BIG This summer, pursue your inalienable right to happiness! Unleash your dreams, desires and fantasies at the Hurst Theatre as we present a variety of experiences for everyone! Theatre Aspen Presents The 2017 Summer Season in Repertory June 24 August 19 July 13 August 15 July 6 August 12 PASSES ON SALE APRIL 17! The Broadway Musical “Welcome to the 60s” as the big musical about big dreams HAIRSPRAY bursts into town this summer, brought to you by the team who created our award-winning Cabaret, Les Misérables and Mamma Mia! You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance and the chances she takes to make it happen. HAIRSPRAY, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with dancing, singing and characters who speak their mind. Through witty and sometimes breathtaking storytelling, HAIRSPRAY! illustrates how change comes about when we stand up for what we believe in. HAIRSPRAY! is recommended for age 8 and above. June 24 through August 19 Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Directed and Choreographed by Mark Martino Major support for HAIRSPRAY! is provided by Soledad and Bob Hurst Darlynn and Tom Fellman and Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by JOHN WATERS ORDER NOW AT THEATREASPEN.ORG OR CALL 970.300.4474 A revised version of Snoopy! The Musical Based on the comic strip “PEANUTS” by Charles M. Schulz We are proud to present this newly revised musical featuring Charles Schulz’s iconic “Peanuts” characters. Under the guidance of that consummate showman Snoopy, they sing and dance their way through witty philosophies about love and life as only The Peanuts gang can. In addition to a beloved score, this revusical introduces a new song for Sally with music by award-winning composer Larry Grossman (Minnie’s Boys) and lyrics by award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Broadway Revival). With fresh orchestrations and a revised script, audiences can expect The Peanuts characters to dance into their hearts more endearingly than ever before! A heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, this 80-minute musical with one intermission is recommended for audiences age 4 and up. July 13 through August 15 Music by Larry Grossman Lyrics by Hal Hackady Revised Book 2015 Kaitlin Hopkins, Adam Cates, Larry Grossman Original Book by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw and Michael L. Grace Directed by Kaitlin Hopkins Choreographed by Adam Cates Major support for THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY is provided by: Terri and Tony Caine Melanie Sturm and Marc Zachary ORDER NOW AT THEATREASPEN.ORG OR CALL 970.300.4474 How far will you go to get what you want? Laura Eason’s steamy and smart SEX WITH STRANGERS is one of the most popular plays in America right now. Exploring the contextual divide between age and gender, this conflict between “analog v. digital” also finds the commonalities that spark serious attraction. When 20-something star sex blogger and memoirist Ethan tracks down his idol, the gifted but obscure (and 40-ish) novelist Olivia, he finds they each crave what the other possesses. As attraction between opposites turns into a relationship, and they inch closer to getting what they want, both must confront the dark side of ambition and the difficulty of reinventing oneself when the past is only a click away. SEX WITH STRANGERS is recommended for audiences over 14 years of age. July 6 through August 12 By Laura Eason Directed by Christy Montour-Larson Major support for SEX WITH STRANGERS is provided by: Jim and Brenda Grusecki ORDER NOW AT THEATREASPEN.ORG OR CALL 970.300.4474 MAD! GO This year, Aspen Theatre Festival offers a musical mash up from the minds behind MAD Magazine and Second City: THE MAD SHOW! Primetime Emmy nominee and Peabody winner Rich Talarico (Comedy Central’s Key & Peele) turns his creativity as a writer for MAD TV to the musical stage. A Second City company member, Rich has written for Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and more. He will team up with top flight comic and musical talent to create a one-of-a-kind event, right here in Aspen! Casting is underway – don’t be surprised if some of your favorite comedy stars are part of this exciting new project! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO DISCOVER THE NEXT BIG ‘THING!’ For this unique show, we will be seeking private audiences, who will become a very important part of the process by viewing components of the show as they are developed. Sketches, songs, improv situations – all these and more will be presented at various locations from September 8 – 16. Email [email protected] to get on a list of potential private audience members! More info to come! The Aspen Theatre Festival (ATF) features over two weeks of activity, fostering new work by emerging and established creative teams. Theatre Aspen’s commitment to new work began in 2012 with commissions and workshops that include the work of artists such as Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater (Spring Awakening), Burt Bacharach, Lear deBessonet, Joe Iconis, Sandy Rustin and more. ATF puts Theatre Aspen on the national map, having developed or produced at least two shows that were recently developed in New York and on a path to commercial production. “The time we had at Theatre Aspen allowed us to finish a draft of Finn the Fearless... Theatre Aspen’s incredible staff, facilities, resources and community helped us to accomplish in a linchpin two weeks, a feat that we’ve been working toward for years. The focused time Theatre Aspen provides not only lets us make a better show, it provides the intentional working environment that makes us better artists. Theatre Aspen has no doubt set a bar against which we’ll measure future development of our work, both in terms of what an institution brings to the table, and in what it inspires us to bring.” —composer Andrew Butler, Finn the Fearless, 1st Annual ATF ATF will take place September 8-16 at various locations, including the historic Wheeler Opera House. Major support for the ASPEN THEATRE FESTIVAL provided by Barbara and Franklin Carson. The 2017 Summer Season in Repertory KEY: Hairspray = HS The World According to Snoopy = WS Sex with Strangers = SS All performances take place at Theatre Aspen’s Hurst Theatre, 470 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, CO 81611 JUNE SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 181920 21 222324 3:00pm HS Preview 8:00pm HS Preview 252627 28 2930 8:00pm 8:00pm HS Preview HS Opening 7:30pm HS 7:30pm HS 7:30pm HS 1 3:00pm HS 8:00pm HS JULY 234 5 678 3:00pm SS Preview 3:00pm HS 8:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm HS 7:30pm HS 6:30pm HS 7:30pm HS SS Preview SS Opening 9 1011 12 131415 3:00pm WS Preview 3:00pm HS 7:00pm 7:30pm WS Opening 8:00pm HS 7:30pm HS 7:30pm SS 7:30pm SS WS Preview 161718 19 202122 7:30pm HS 7:30pm HS 7:30pm SS 7:30pm SS 10:00am WS 7:30pm HS 10:00am WS 7:30pm HS 232425 26 272829 7:30pm HS 30 7:30pm SS 7:30pm SS 7:00pm WS 10:00am WS 7:30pm HS 3:00pm HS 8:00pm HS 31 7:30pm HS AUGUST 1 2 345 7:30pm SS 7:30pm SS 7:30pm HS 10:00am WS 7:30pm HS 10:00am WS 7:30pm HS 6 7 8 9 101112 2:00pm & 10:00am WS 6:30pm 10:00am WS 7:30pm TAS Performances 7:30pm HS 7:30pm SS 7:30pm SS 7:30pm HS 7:30pm HS SS Closing 131415 16 171819 7:00pm Apprentice Showcase 7:00pm WS 7:00pm WS Closing 7:30pm HS 7:30pm HS 7:30pm HS 3:00pm HS 8:00pm HS Closing SEPT 8 9 101112 13 141516 Details about the Aspen Theatre Festival at theatreaspen.org ORDER NOW AT THEATREASPEN.ORG OR CALL 970.300.4474 NATIONAL COUNCIL Want to be part of our big dreams this year? Take your support to the next level, get the inside scoop on what’s happening at the Theatre, get all the benefits of being a Passholder, and more! Theatre Aspen’s National Council includes our strongest supporters, whose generous giving makes it possible for us to: • Engage audiences with intimate, exciting storytelling by producing big theatre in a small space • Educate the next generation of theatre artists and enthusiasts • Support the creation of new work for the American theatre canon National Council Members contribute $2,000 or more each season and, in exchange, enjoy benefits above and beyond those enjoyed by season Passholders including: • Invitations for two to all of Theatre Aspen’s Opening Night Performances and Receptions, as well as Behind the Scenery events • Complimentary admission for two to all of Theatre Aspen’s mainstage productions, if unable to attend Opening Nights • Free ticket exchanges. Can’t make your reserved date? Pick another one! • Advance invitations to our Aspen Theatre Festival workshops and productions • And more! For a complete list of National Council giving levels and benefits, visit theatreaspen.org. GROUP ORGANIZERS: Bring everyone along! Theatre Aspen offers group rates of up to 20% to groups of 10 or more. Whether you are getting the extended family together to see a show or gathering a group of friends or clients to entertain, we can set you up with a great experience at Theatre Aspen. Call 970.925.9313 to make arrangements. ACCESSIBILITY: Everyone is welcome! Theatre Aspen is accessible to all patrons. To reserve wheelchair seating or arrange for an Assistive Listening System, please call the Box Office at 970.300.4474 prior to attending the performance of your choice. Theatre Aspen is also committed to ensuring we remain accessible to all members of our community regardless of financial status. To find out more, please call our administrative office at 970.925.9313, Monday through Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm. NEW! RELAXED PERFORMANCES A relaxed performance is intended specifically to be sensitive to and accepting of audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, including (but not limited to) those with autistic spectrum conditions, anyone with sensory and communication disorders or learning disabled people. Please contact Theatre Aspen at 970.925.9313 to find out more information about this pilot program. FOR MORE INFO VISIT THEATREASPEN.ORG OR CALL 970.300.4474 PASSHOLDER PACKAGES Designed with the utmost flexibility in mind, Passholder Packages enable you to attend all three of Theatre Aspen’s mainstage productions for as little as $80 per person! Passholder benefits include guaranteed Prime seats at discounted prices, with options designed to fit your busy schedule. Some Passholder benefits include a ticket to the Aspen Theatre Festival presentations and discounts for additional tickets! (Please note, ATF takes place in September 2017). ENROLL ONLINE Check out all Passholder packages and pricing online at theatreaspen.org. ENROLL BY PHONE Give us a call Monday through Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm at 970.300.4474. ENROLL BY MAIL Complete and return the enclosed remittance envelope at your convenience. Passholders get free exchanges! Can’t make your reserved date? Pick another one! Get free exchanges! Can’t make your reserved date? Pick another one! PASSES ON SALE APRIL 17! THE PREVIEW PASS: $80 Attend preview performances and be one of the very first audience members to see HAIRSPRAY, SEX WITH STRANGERS and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY for only $27 per show including fees! • Save $120 over regularly priced tickets! • Receive a free ticket to any Aspen Theatre Festival performance ($33 value)! • Buy tickets to The World According to Snoopy at a 10% discount before they go on public sale. • The Preview Pass has limited availability and exchange restrictions. See performance schedule. INDEPENDENCE PASS: $165 Live outside the Roaring Fork Valley? Purchase an INDEPENDENCE PASS and attend any performance of HAIRSPRAY, SEX WITH STRANGERS and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY for only $55 per show including fees! Excludes opening nights. • Save $40 over regularly priced tickets! • Receive a free ticket to any Aspen Theatre Festival performance ($33 value)! • Buy tickets to The World According to Snoopy at a 10% discount before they go on public sale. LOCAL’S INDEPENDENCE PASS: $135 Have a Roaring Fork Valley zip code? Purchase a LOCAL’S INDEPENDENCE PASS by June 1st and attend any performance of HAIRSPRAY, SEX WITH STRANGERS and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY for only $45 per show including fees! Excludes opening nights. • Save $70 over regularly priced tickets! • Receive a free ticket to any Aspen Theatre Festival performance ($33 value)! • Buy tickets to The World According to Snoopy at a 10% discount before they go on public sale. TWO-SHOW PASS: $102 • Save 10% over regularly priced tickets! • Receive a free ticket to any Aspen Theatre Festival performance ($33 value)! • Buy tickets to The World According to Snoopy at a 10% discount before they go on public sale. Tickets must be redeemed by July 24 to be guaranteed. ORDER NOW AT THEATREASPEN.ORG OR CALL 970.300.4474 THEATRE EDUCATION A summer of dreams for all ages Theatre Aspen School (TAS) offers pre-professional and professional training for ages 4-18, as well as adults, in a variety of disciplines including acting, dance, voice, and improvisation. The TAS 2017 summer includes 15 programs ranging from 1 to 4 weeks. Our teaching artists provide a nurturing, positive and safe learning environment so that each participant can discover her or his unique voice while having fun, exploring the creative process within a community of their peers. Theatre Aspen School also specializes in providing performance opportunities so that students will get to put their skills to use (both on and off stage) in a fullyproduced, professionally-supported setting. Summer students in grades 3-6 and 7-12, respectively, will perform in our Musical Theatre Workshop production of Alice in Wonderland (July 27-29) and our Conservatory production of the Monty Python-infused Spamalot (August 4 & 6). Once more, Theatre Aspen is pleased to offer the popular BROADWAY DREAMS week-long intensive for aspiring performers ages 8 and up. Led by an exceptional faculty of high-profile Broadway actors, directors, choreographers and agents committed to giving back to the theatrical community, this camp acquaints students with professionals and is one of our biggest draws. 2017 Theatre Education Dates Summer Term: June 5 – August 13 Fall Term: September 6 – December 13 Winter/Spring Term: classes begin in January 2018 Graham Northrup, Director of Education For more information, contact [email protected] “YES ” to Dreams Want to join our family? At Theatre Aspen, we try to say “YES” as often as possible and to foster the dreams of everyone we encounter. Exploring what we can do and how far we can push ourselves to create the best possible theatre experience is part of the EXCELLENT and FUN credo that helps us achieve our mission. But we need your help. In addition to purchasing one of our season passes, there are other ways to support great theatre and theatre education. Casting is underway for this summer’s repertory season, and we already know some of the spectacular talent you’ll see on our boards this summer--including some TA favorites you’ll recognize. Visit our website to learn more about our ADOPT AN ACTOR program, an individualized sponsorship opportunity designed to let you support and get to know the artist you are sponsoring! Please fill out your Passholder order TODAY and choose your favorite way to participate with Theatre Aspen! Your contribution supports first-class theatre and professional theatre education, right here in Aspen. The deadline to be recognized in our playbill, which is seen by over 10,000 summer patrons is May 16th, 2017. Theatre Aspen’s work would not be possible without the generosity of our donors. We are so grateful for your patronage and enthusiasm and look forward to seeing you this summer at the Hurst Theatre! On behalf of the Theatre Aspen Board and Staff, Paige Price, Executive Artistic Director Sean Kehoe, General Manager Graham Northrup, Director of Education Markus Potter, Associate Artistic Director Peggy Burke, Office Manager Tori Rezek, External Relations Officer Britney Kuehm, Education Associate RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 110 East Hallam St. | Suite 126 Aspen, CO 81611 PAID GRAND JCT, CO PERMIT #31 NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE SAVE UP TO 35% OFF THE PRICE OF SINGLE TICKETS WHEN YOU ORDER NOW!! Call 970.300.4474 or visit theatreaspen.org Theatre Aspen Board of Trustees Kimberly Schlosser, President Clare Evert-Shane, Vice President Ali Phillips, Treasurer Juliet Shield-Taylor, Secretary Alan Altman Lisa Baker Michele Bass Marc Bern Terri Caine Barbara Carson Franklin Carson Theresa Chase Judy Cox Tracy Eggleston Darlynn Fellman Ed Foran Arjun Gupta Soledad Hurst Nina Saslove Don Short Melanie Sturm Kenny Tate Tamara Tormohlen Honorary Trustees Carol & Ken Adelman Greg Erwin Pat Fallin Tony La Russa Maureen Holman Kent Reed SPECIAL THANKS TO SEASON SPONSORS ANB BANK AND CHUCK WALL & NANCY WALL PASSES ON SA LE A PRIL 1 7! TheatreAspen @TheatreAspen TheatreAspen