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2014/2015Hart House Theatre Season

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“What better place to mount such a show than the storied Hart House Theatre, one of this city’s most glorious cultural treasures.” –The Toronto Star

“... there’s a lot to enjoy in this production…You know when a DJ booth transforms into Juliet’s balcony, you’re watching something special.” –NOW Magazine

“...a joyous burst of youthful vitality. It is an upbeat and dynamic show with great singing and some winning performances. It is the strongest show I have seen from the company…There is so much I adored about this show.” –The Scene in TO

“…immediately captures the audience’s attention and maintains it until the very last scene…Sex and crime, what’s not to love?” –The Medium Online

“…several outstanding performances, which do full justice to Hart House’s commitment to offering first class productions in the University’s historical theatre.” –Scene Changes

“If you have never been to Hart House Theatre then I would suggest you go.” –Mooney on Theatre

“If you want a grand night in the theatre seeing a dazzling play being given a wonderful production, this is how you get it. You go to Hart House Theatre” –The Slotkin Letter

WELCOME TO A SEASON OF GAME-CHANGING THEATRE

We begin in September with Oscar Wilde’s groundbreaking satire on the trivialities of English society, The Importance of Being Earnest. November brings us the magic and redemption of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Considered to be the Bard’s farewell piece, it has not been seen on

this stage since the 1950s. In January, making its Hart House Theatre debut, is the ever-popular rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. With a musical score for the ages, this controversial piece changed the landscape of musical theatre and remains an audience favourite more than forty years after its premiere. Completing the season is a Canadian hidden gem that re-examined the playwriting process through a feminist lens, This Is For You, Anna. This collective creation is heartbreaking, oftentimes hilarious, and always fully engaging. A Canadian masterpiece that, in our opinion, is required viewing.

Hart House Theatre has thrived as “U of T’s Performing Arts Leader Since 1919” not only because of its loyal audience, but also through the generous financial support of private donations. I invite you to consider supporting Hart House Theatre when making your 14/15 ticket purchases. With your help, Hart House Theatre can continue its historic role of showcasing the next generation of Canadian theatrical talent. Whether as a ticket purchaser, subscriber or donor, you can make a real impact in the success of one of Canada’s most significant and important Theatres.

Most importantly, I invite you to join us for a season of plays that have revolutionized the genre, offering an entertaining playbill of popular, important and thought-provoking productions.

Break legs and steal hearts!

Doug FloydProducer, General ManagerHart House Theatre

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTSEPT. 19–OCT. 4, 2014 A Trivial Comedy for Serious PeopleBy Oscar WildeDirected by Cory Doran

A farcical satire written by one of the world’s most prolific writers, The Importance of Being Earnest has stood the test of time and remains an audience favourite. This story of two Victorian aristocrats trying to escape their social burdens contains all of Oscar Wilde’s characteristic wit, Victorian charm and biting social commentary without ever becoming too serious. In Wilde’s own words, “It is exquisitely trivial…we should treat all the trivial things of life seriously, and all the serious and studied things of life with sincere and studied triviality.”

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THE TEMPESTNOV. 5–22, 2014 By William ShakespeareDirected by Jeremy Hutton

One of Shakespeare’s most acclaimed plays The Tempest tells the tale of a vengeful, exiled lord who is willing to sacrifice the happiness of his beloved daughter as a means to destroy his rivals. Set on a desolate island full of mystery and magic, The Tempest explores the nature of justice, the illusion of power and the fantastical monsters that lurk within the human condition.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

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ROCK OPERA

JAN. 16–31, 2015Lyrics by Tim RiceMusic by Andrew Lloyd WebberDirected by Luke Brown

The greatest rock-opera ever created, Jesus Christ Superstar has enthralled audiences since its historic and contentious Broadway opening in 1971. Based on the gospel accounts of Jesus’ final days, it is the first musical of its kind to question the divine nature of Jesus Christ. Thrilling audiences as much as it ignites debate, Jesus Christ Superstar contains some of the most memorable music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s career—energetic, bold rock ‘n’ roll with a vocal score that is as epic as the story it tells.

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THIS IS FOR YOU, ANNAFEB. 27–MAR. 7, 2015 Collectively created by Suzanne Khuri, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Banuta Rubess and Maureen WhiteDirected by Chelsea Dab Hilke

In celebration of International Women’s Day

This is for You, Anna is a haunting exploration of revenge, liberation and motherhood. Breaking the mould of contemporary theatre, it demands that we acknowledge a new perspective and a new possibility in storytelling. When it made its debut in the 1980s, it was the first of its kind: a collective creation that strove to construct a theatrical story that was wholly female. From its structure and creative process to its subject matter and performing space, This is for You, Anna is a cheekily satirical and surprisingly poignant play that stands apart even today.

Post-performance panel discussions or keynote speakers will be featured each evening throughout the show’s run. See website for details.

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)

The Wedding Singer

Twelfth Night

Bone Cage

LAST SEASON’S PRODUCTIONS

THE 2014/2015 STUDENTFESTIVAL SEASON

U OF T DRAMA FESTIVALFEB. 11–14, 2015

The U of T Drama Festival is a showcase of the promising theatrical talent at U of T that features works written, directed, produced and performed by students. Over the course of four nights, students from all three campuses compete in one-act plays for five highly coveted awards. Now in the 23rd year since its revival in 1993, the historic U of T Drama Festival provides a much-needed outlet for U of T playwrights and for students to perform on the legendary Hart House Theatre stage.

U OF T FESTIVAL OF DANCEMAR. 27–28, 2015

Proudly hosted by Hart House Theatre, the 20th annual Festival of Dance is Canada’s largest university dance festival. Over the course of two evenings, more than 200 student performers from all three U of T campuses will unite in over 60 different diverse dance pieces from all around the world, representing the health and diversity of dance on campus. Each evening features an impressive variety of dance forms including jazz, ballet, ballroom, modern, contact improv, hip hop, musical theatre, Egyptian belly dancing, Chinese, Persian, Irish, Latin, Middle Eastern folk and “Bollywood” dancing.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKINGHart House Theatre is located at 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3. The theatre entrance is at the south side of the building beside the Hart House Theatre marquee awning. Accessible entrance is on the west side of the building. Take the elevator to the sub-basement theatre level.

Directions by TTCThe closest subway stop is Museum. Walk south along the west side of University Ave. Cross Hoskin Ave. and continue south on Queen’s Park Circle. Take the pathway leading to the right into Hart House.

From St. George subway station, take the Bedford exit and head south. Turn right onto Bloor St. W. and left at Devonshire Pl. Turn left on Hoskin Ave. and turn right on Tower Road, followed by a left toward the front of Hart House.

Parking InformationMetered parking is available along King’s College Circle and Hart House Circle.

SPECIAL OFFERS FROM THE DUKE OF YORK PUBHart House Theatre is proudly sponsored by the Duke of York, and we have once again teamed up with them to bring you two mouth-watering dining and theatre packages!

Dinner and Theatre PackageWhen you call to book your ticket to a Hart House Theatre Season show, ask for the Duke of York Dinner & Theatre Package to receive discounted tickets. Then make your reservations at the Duke of York, where you will dine on a delicious three-course prix fixe dinner for only an additional $20! Call UofTtix Box Office for more details.

After–theatre OfferBring your ticket stub from that evening’s Hart House Theatre season performance to the Duke of York and receive 2-for-1 Basket Bites – a delicious end to the night!

Visit york.thedukepubs.ca for more info.

Be a season subscriber and save up to 33% off the regular ticket price!

BOX OFFICE INFO www.uofttix.ca / 416.978.8849

4Play 3Play SingleAdult $90 $69 $28

Senior $54 $42 $17

Student $40 $36 $15

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS$25 /$10 Gift CertificateEnjoy dinner at the Duke of York before coming to the theatre! Our long-time restaurant sponsor, The Duke of York, has generously offered to give each 4Play subscriber a $25 gift certificate and each 3Play subscriber a $10 gift certificate to complement our already amazing subscribers’ deal.

Exchange Privileges Only Hart House Theatre Season subscribers receive free exchange privileges for another performance of the same show (up to 24 hours in advance, in person or by phone, pending availability).

Vouchers for our Lobby ConcessionsEach 4Play subscriber will receive two vouchers (each 3Play subscriber will receive one) to be redeemed at our lobby’s concession stand. Enjoy a beverage or a snack before the show or during intermission – on us!

Bring–a–Friend Discount Subscribers may buy extra tickets (no maximum) for their friends to join them at any of the four plays in Hart House Theatre’s 2014/2015 Season for $2 off each regularly priced single ticket.

Waived Fees Season tickets may be mailed to subscribers for no charge until two weeks before each play.In addition, for all events sold at the UofTtix Box Office, the web and phone fees are waived.

2014/2015 CALENDAR:

Matinee Pre–show Artist Chat

Post–show Talkback

Post-performance panel discussions or keynote speakers will be featured each evening. See website for details.

Dates that are underlined indicate a 2pm matinee and an 8pm performance on that day. Student and senior group matinees begin at 12pm on designated weekdays. See our website for more details.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

THE TEMPESTJESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

THIS IS FOR YOU, ANNA

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