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EMBRACE YOUR TRUE NORTH NATURE
SUDBURY THEATRE CENTRE 16|17 SEASON
YOUR HOME FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
ARTISTIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CALEB MARSHALL
ARTISTIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CALEB MARSHALL
After 45 years, it’s time to celebrate. It’s time to celebrate our community, our culture,
our heritage, and our voice. It’s time to celebrate the True North.
And, after 45 years, it’s time for the next stage.
To celebrate our milestone 45th Anniversary, STC is offering you a 16|17 Season unlike
anything that has come before it. As you’ll see in the folds of this brochure, we are tripling
our programming and adding a diversity of content that is unprecedented in our history.
We’re throwing open our doors to the performing arts and, for the first time, introducing
a Music Series, Dance Series, Comedy Series, and Variety Series celebrating 150
years of Canadian culture, and anchored by a rousing mainstage Theatre Series and
Young Audience Series dedicated to northern Ontario artists and stories.
We’re also entering into creative partnerships including the first ever coproduction
with our Francophone counterpart, Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, a coproduction with
YES Theatre, and a production in concert with Science North. We have broadened our
diversity with cross-cultural programming to better reflect our community. And, as we
roll out this exciting new chapter in STC’s history, you’ll also hear about new initiatives
to make our theatre even more accessible, including relaxed performances, half-price
rush tickets, and new inviting patron experiences to deepen your engagement.
Our new myPicks Subscription allows you to experience STC with more flexibility and
affordability than ever before and our $12 student ticket now applies to all Series.
On behalf of the entire STC team, we thank our valued funders and partners, our
dedicated volunteers, and you, our devoted patrons. This is your home for the
performing arts and, after 45 years, we invite you to join us in celebrating our past and
looking boldly ahead into our future.
Embrace your True North nature this season at the Sudbury Theatre Centre.
PLAY YOUR PART
See the Box Office to contribute
to STC’s next 45 years.
Caleb Marshall
Artistic Executive Director
[email protected]
16|17 THEATRE SERIES
29 SEP-9 OCT 2016
A touching
account
of friendship
and fragility.
BY COLLEEN MURPHY
Halley Armstrong, a spirited 12 year-old Pathfinder, is eager to earn all her
badges. When she volunteers to read stories to a young soldier injured in
Afghanistan, he responds with his own shocking tale - one that throws Halley’s
cherished beliefs about life and hope into question. Playwright, Colleen
Murphy grew up in northern Ontario.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREMIERE
BY GILLES POULIN-DENIS
3-9 NOV 2016
Memories
in the mirror
are closer than
they appear.
Lost on a northern Ontario highway on the outskirts of civilization, 25 year-old
Guy has no idea where he is or where he’s headed. Still, he fixes his eyes on the
road ahead and keeps his foot on the gas as he tries to outrun his troubling past.
Original French language presentation at Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario,
13-15 and 20-22 OCT 2016.
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH TNO
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF
PROFESSIONAL THEATRE IN SUDBURY
SPECIAL VERBATIM WORKSHOP READING
BY EMIL SHER
25 NOV 2016
Two families
were destroyed
by imprecise
testimony.
This new work in development explores the world of the wrongfully convicted,
weaving verbatim text — interviews, articles, court transcripts — into a theatrical
whole. There is a poetry and power to words that are unvarnished and unscripted,
all the more so in a play that casts a stark light on the searing consequences of a
wrongful conviction. Although the disgraced Dr. Smith was based in Toronto, his
impact and influence was far-reaching and shattered lives in northern Ontario.
16|17 THEATRE SERIES
1-18 DEC 2016
FAMILY FRIENDLY
It took losing
everything
to learn how much
he was worth.
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY CALEB MARSHALL
BASED ON THE FRANK CAPRA FILM
George Bailey is the everyman of Bedford Falls whose loyalty and generosity
keep him from ever leaving his hometown. One fateful Christmas Eve, he finds
himself alone and in trouble. With a little divine intervention — and one
determined guardian angel — will George Bailey learn that his has been, after all,
a wonderful life?
16 FEB-5MAR 2017
Blending in
is never easy.
LOOSELY BASED ON TRUE EVENTS BY
DINA MORRONE
The Tappino family left the warmth of the southern Mediterranean coast in the
early 60s with no idea of where they were actually headed except that it was
somewhere in North America. They arrived in bush country north of the icy cold
shores of Lake Superior. When a loose moose wanders into town, the immigrant
family soon realize the moose is not the only one that is displaced and confused.
20APR-7MAY 2017
FAMILY FRIENDLY
BY DAVID ADAMS RICHARDS
What it means
to be Canadian
and dream.
Stafford Foley has dreams of playing in the NHL, but a body that fails him.
Meanwhile, Michael, the most promising talent on the river, has too much to
carry and has to work too hard to get his skates. A nostalgic tale of growing up
on the ice revealing honesty, innocence, loyalty, and humor of childhood in the
Great White North.
A CO-PRODUCTION WITH YES THEATRE
16|17 THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES SERIES
13 NOV 2016
FAMILY FRIENDLY
ADAPTED BY DREW HAYDEN TAYLOR
FROM THE PLAY BY GREG BANKS
A world-class theatre
experience about two
First Nations youth who
are caught between their
traditional ways and the
modern ways of the city. An
important message of new
hope is delivered by a horse
that rides into their lives.
PRESENTED BY ROSENEATH THEATRE
20+21 JAN 2017
FAMILY FRIENDLY
BY DAVE DEVEAU
Martin moves away from
Sudbury to Vancouver
where he meets Celeste,
who can’t seem to make
friends at school. She
decides she must be from
outer space. So she starts
building a spaceship to
bring her back to her home
planet.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SCIENCE NORTH
PLAYTIME THEATRE | DRAMA+VOCAL | STUDENTS ON STAGE | THEATRE CAMP
Discover.
Develop.
Play.
Perform.
Theatre isn’t all about being the centre of attention. It builds confidence and selfesteem, challenges an individual’s comfort level and breaks down social barriers.
The STC Academy introduces participants of all ages and experience levels to
the magic of theatre in a supportive, social, and non-threatening environment.
Our classes are led by skilled instructors with extensive teaching backgrounds.
Students are exposed to a wide range of games, exercises, and experiences that
are tailored to any skill level. All classes end with a presentation for family and
friends. Visit sudburytheatre.ca for a complete list of classes.
16|17 MUSIC SERIES
9 SEP 2016
THE GREAT CANADIAN
SONGBOOK
A night we come together in celebration
of Canada’s incredible musical heritage,
with hit songs and sweet memories.
The evening opens with Andy Lowe’s
Northern Ontario Songbook.
28 JAN 2017
FAMILY FRIENDLY
COZY MUSIC
A fun-filled, interactive musical show for
families that entertains and educates.
and the Wayward Wind Band
OH, CANADA, WE SING
FOR THEE! 24+25 MAR 2017
Join us as we take you on a journey
across the true north strong and free!
15 APR 2017
STORIES AND SONGS OF STOMPIN’ TOM
Whiskey Jack is a Toronto-based band now touring their
Stompin’ Tom tribute show to the north. This is one
Sudbury Saturday Night you won’t want to miss!
16|17 DANCE SERIES
16 NOV 2016
PRALAYA
Bridging the vibrant
continuum of traditional and
contemporary dance, invigorating
classicism with fresh meaning.
18-20 NOV 2016
FAMILY FRIENDLY
THE NUTCRACKER
Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, and over
100 richly coloured costumes, adorn
this magical dream journey as Klara
experiences winter landscapes and
creatures of the woods.
28 DEC 2016
FAMILY FRIENDLY
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Rich in athleticism and innovative
dance and theatre, this adventure
will leave you breathless.
12+13 MAY 2017
THE HONOURING
History comes to life in this homage to First Nations
warriors of the War of 1812 and their personal
sacrifices to protect their sovereignty and culture.
16|17 COMEDY SERIES
23 SEP 2016
STRANGER TO HARD WORK
One of the funniest women on television
returns to the stage with her third one-woman
show, sharing her unique perspective on a
variety of topics.
CONFESSIONS OF A 20-22 OCT 2016
REDHEADED COFFEESHOP GIRL
An anthropology graduate is stuck working as a barista.
Rather than let her “underemployment” get her
down, she studies her only available subjects: the
customers in her coffee shop.
THE OPERA
3+4 FEB 2017
A brilliantly funny, whirlwind
concert full of operatic
favourites, with sketches
and improv that celebrate
the ridiculous elements
that make up opera.
10 FEB 2017
FRIEND LIKE #ME
Canada’s top character comedian will have you
all atwitter, taking you through a click-baiting
spiral of characters we all know and love (and love
to hate) from our lives off and online.
16|17 VARIETY SERIES
28+29 OCT 2016
STROLLING PLAYER
From entranced boy at his father’s theatre to actor
bringing Shakespeare to the White House, through
death and divorce, falling off the stage and
falling in love, Willis recounts the passions
and absurdities of one actor’s life.
13 JAN 2017
EVERYTHING FITZ
High-energy fiddling and percussive
step dancing combine to bring you
polished, wholesome, and captivating
family entertainment.
31 MAR 2017
AN EVENING OF WONDERS
This dazzling, world-class illusionist restores
jaw-dropping wonder to our jaded generation by
making the impossible possible.
7+8 APR 2017
BOOM!
Through cutting-edge multimedia, unforgettable
characters and tour-de-force storytelling, this mindblowing experience explores global events as they
unfold: the Cold War, McCarthyism, Beatlemania,
Trudeaumania, JFK, MLK, Mao, Vietnam...
OUR NEW SUBSCRIPTION MODEL
myPicks
Beginning this season, you can tailor your STC experience to your schedule and
your tastes with our new myPicks Subscription. Handpick any four, five, six or
more 16|17 Season selections or same-show tickets and enjoy greater savings.
PICK 4
SAVE 10%
PICK 5
SAVE 15%
PICK 6+
SAVE 20%
Automatic Level-Up
New or renewing subscribers who enter the 16|17 Season with either a Pick4 or
Pick5 subscription will automatically be upgraded to the next subscription level
when they purhcase an additional show at any time throughout the season.
The following example shows maximum savings (Pick 6+ shown in red) on single
ticket pricing.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE SERIES
(Armstrong’s War, Rearview, It’s a Wonderful Life, Moose on the Loose, Hockey Dreams)
ADULT
SENIOR
UNDER 30
STUDENT
PREVIEW OPENINGREGULAR
28|2240
26 | 2080
20 | 16
12|—
45|36
40 | 32
30|24
12|—
PRESENTING SERIES
9 SEP
Johnny Max Band: The Great Canadian Songbook
23 SEP
Cathy Jones: Stranger to Hard Work
20-22 OCT Rebecca Perry: Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl
27 OCT
Indian Dinner Gala Fundraiser
28+29 OCT Richard Sheridan Willis: Strolling Player
13 NOV
Spirit Horse
16 NOV
Sampradaya Dance Creations: Pralaya
18-20 NOV Ballet Jörgen: The Nutcracker
25 NOV Conviction
28 DEC
Motus O Dance Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
13 JAN
The Fitzgerald Family: Everything Fitz
20+21 JAN Celestial Being
28 JAN
Cosima Grunsky: Cozy Music
3+4 FEB
Millan & Faye: The Opera
10 FEB
Gavin Crawford: Friend Like #Me
24+25 MAR Oh Canada, We Sing for Thee
31 MAR
Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders
7+8 APR
Rick Miller: Boom!
15 APR
Whisky Jack: Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom
12+13 MAY Kaha:Wi Dance Theatre: The Honouring
36 | 2880
32 | 2560
22|16
12|—
GENERAL
36|2880
45|36
25 | 20
100 | —
25|20
20 | 16
36|2880
40|32
12|—
25|20
36|2880
20|16
20|16
25|20
40|32
36|2880
36|2880
36|2880
36|2880
36|2880­
myPicks savings do not apply to Gala Fundraiser, Vale Cabaret events, $12 Student Tickets, shows by others, or Box
Office events that are off-site. All ticket pricing is subject to 13%HST and applicable service fees. Prices subject to
change without notice.