Mark DuMezArtistic Director

2011

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S THEATRE GETAWAY

THE

EXPERIENCE

THE CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL A celebrationof the senses. Come early for an elegant meal in thedining room, or browse our gallery between acts.Enchanted evenings and blissful afternoons start here.

THE THEATRE A favourite theatre destination for80,000+ patrons a year, Chemainus Theatre Festival,one of the main cultural venues on Vancouver Island,is renowned for intimate, live and polished plays,with professional directors, designers and actors fromacross North America.

THE PLAYBILL DINING ROOM Our dining room willentice and satisfy you with an amazing selection ofculinary delights, a new menu inspired by every show,and live music that sets the mood. Open before everyshow for theatre-goers and the public.

THE GALLERY One of the island’s hidden gems, theChemainus Theatre Gallery showcases works by morethan 100 BC artisans. The ever-changing displayfeatures paintings, pottery, textiles, jewellery andother original gifts in every price range.

THEATRE GETAWAY PACKAGES Getaway toChemainus with a pre-show buffet in the dining room,a theatre performance, accommodations at the BestWestern Plus Chemainus Inn and a delicious continentalbreakfast. Many charming local bed & breakfasts alsooffer theatre packages. Discover Chemainus – ourrustic tranquil seaside village with its historic muralsand dedicated arts community.

Vancouver Island’s theatre getaway.There’s nothing like it.

PURE JOY – sometimes hard to find and yet, rootedin everything around us when we choose to exploreit. A part of our celebrations, our songs, our rituals andour love, through joy we are energized. It’s a centralelement of great theatre, refined by challenge andrich with all the gravitas of light and fullness of being.

It’s at the Chemainus Theatre Festival in 2011 – foundin moments of revelry, great meals together and timewell spent with friends and family. Through therollicking nostalgia of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline,the outrageous laughter of The 39 Steps, the power offriendship in Steel Magnolias,the boisterous songs ofFiddler on the Roof, thewild creativity of Amadeusand the holiday cheer ofCountryside Christmas– the shows of 2011 delvedramatic depths and lift tojoyful heights. Welcome tothe Chemainus TheatreFestival!

Mark DuMezArtistic Director

Patsy

Cline

a closer walk with

by Dean ReganstarringSara-Jeanne Hosie

STORY OF A LEGEND

Follow Patsy’s climb to stardom from her hometown inVirginia to Carnegie Hall. Featuring 20 hits includingCrazy, Walkin’ After Midnight, Sweet Dreams and IFall to Pieces. Don’t miss this fantastic piece that was acomplete sellout in 2010!

JANUARY 28 TO FEBRUARY 19

GrantJewellers

4 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

BROADWAY’S LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel,add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39Steps. This award-winning comedy is packed withnonstop laughs, more than 150 zany characters, andsome good old-fashioned romance!

MARCH 4 TO APRIL 9

HITCHCOCK MEETS HILARIOUS 5

39Adapted by

Patrick BarlowFrom the Novel by

John BuchanFrom the Movie of

Alfred Hitchcock

T H E

STEPS

CELEBRATION OF LIFE, LOVE AND LAUGHTER

When the girls get together at Truvy's beauty salon,anything can happen. This comic-drama is full of lovelyrelations, southern charm, dynamic characters and theprecious gift of true friendship!

APRIL 21 TO JUNE 4

Steel Magnoliasby Robert Harling

6 HEARTWARMING DRAMA

FRoofiddler

on the

Book by

Joseph Stein Music by

Jerry Bock Lyrics by

SheldonHarnickBased onSholom Aleichem'sstories

THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC

Tradition, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man andSunrise, Sunset are just a few of the endless reasons tolove Fiddler on the Roof. Winner of 9 Tony Awards, thissmash hit musical has won the hearts of people aroundthe world.

JUNE 17 TO SEPTEMBER 3

DUNCAN IRON WORKS

BROADWAY MUSICAL 7

Amadeusby Peter Shaffer

CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVER’S DREAM

This Tony Award-winning “Best Play” explores theflamboyant genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart asseen through the eyes of his desperately jealous rival,composer Antonio Salieri. A delightful tale of fame,passion and vengeance packed with the powerfulmusic of Mozart.

SEPTEMBER 16 TO OCTOBER 22

8 AWARD-WINNING DRAMA

ENJOY YOURSELF!

Look back fondly with the songs of James Taylor,Karen Carpenter, John Denver and more – a Christmasconfection! This musical revue is filled with classicChristmas songs of yesterday as well as comedysketches in the style of Tim Conway and Carol Burnett.It’s a warm nostalgic holiday treat!

NOVEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 31James M. Milne

HOLIDAY CHEER 9

Countrysidehristmas

10

DISCOVERY PROGRAMSENRICH YOUR TIME

Lifelong learning is a vital part of the ChemainusTheatre Festival. There's something for everyone.2011 will feature:

Discover Theatre Workshops

and Live Stage Readingsvisit www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca/educationfor up-to-date programming news.

Snow

Whiteadapted byMark DuMez

PARTICIPATION KIDZPLAY!

As we step into this fantastical world with masks andmusic, the audience (if you choose) will have the

chance to participate in Snow White’sjourney with sounds and actions.

A summer highlightfull of delight and

wonder for all!

JULY 13 TOAUGUST 20

age 4 and upTickets $11

FAMILY PACKBuy 3 tickets

get 1 free!

2011

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A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline

January 28 to February 19SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

24 25 26 27 28 29PREVIEW 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

30 312PM

1 2 3 4 52PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

6 7 8 9 10 11 122PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

13 14 15 16 17 18 192PM 2PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

JAN

FEB

THE 39 STEPSMarch 4 to April 9SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5PREVIEW 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

6 7 8 9 10 11 122PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

13 14 15 16 17 18 192PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

20 21 22 23 24 25 262PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

27 28 29 30 312PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM

1 22PM

8PM 8PM

3 4 5 6 7 8 92PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

MAR

APR

SHOW CALENDARS

MAY

12

Steel MagnoliasApril 21 to June 4

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT18 19 20 21 22 23

PREVIEW 2PM7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM

24 25 26 27 28 29 302PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

2 3 4 5 6 71 2PM 2PM

2PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

8 9 10 11 12 13 142PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

15 16 17 18 19 20 212PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

22 23 24 25 26 27 282PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

29 30 312PM

1 2 3 42PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

APR

JUN

Fiddler on the RoofJune 17 to September 3SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

13 14 15 16 17 18PREVIEW 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

19 20 21 22 23 24 252PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

26 27 28 29 302PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM

1 22PM8PM

3 4 5 6 7 8 92PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

10 11 12 13 14 15 162PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

JUN

JUL

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Fiddler on the Roof July continued

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT17 18 19 20 21 22 232PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

24 25 26 27 28 29 302PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

312PM

1 2 3 4 5 62PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

7 8 9 10 11 12 132PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

14 15 16 17 18 19 202PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

21 22 23 24 25 26 272PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

28 29 30 312PM 2PM

7:30PM

1 2 32PM 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

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SEP

AMADEUSSeptember 16 to October 22SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

12 13 14 15 16 17PREVIEW 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

18 19 20 21 22 23 242PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

25 26 27 28 29 302PM 2PM

7:30PM 8PM

12PM8PM

2 3 4 5 6 7 82PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

9 10 11 12 13 14 152PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

16 17 18 19 20 21 222PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

SEP

OCT

Countryside ChristmasNovember 11 to December 31SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

7 8 9 10 11 12PREVIEW 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

13 14 15 16 17 18 192PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

20 21 22 23 24 25 262PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

27 28 29 302PM 2PM

7:30PM

1 2 32PM 2PM

7:30PM 8PM 8PM

4 5 6 7 8 9 102PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

11 12 13 14 15 16 172PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM 8PM

18 19 20 21 22 23 242PM 2PM 2PM 2PM

7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM

25 26 27 28 29 30 312PM 2PM 2PM

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MAINSTAGETICKET PRICING2011

Patsy Cline, 39 Steps,Steel Magnolias, AmadeusFiddler on the Roof,Countryside Christmas

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2011 SEASON

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINETHE 39 STEPSSTEEL MAGNOLIASFIDDLER ON THE ROOFAMADEUSCOUNTRYSIDE CHRISTMAS

LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRETHE PLAYBILL DINING ROOMTHE GALLERY

Artistic Director Mark DuMezManaging Director Randal Huber

Credits:

Photography: David CooperArt Direction: James A Glen

Beach photo pages 2 & 3 by Cim MacDonaldPhoto models: Cover: Lila Parks; Patsy Cline: Sara-Jeanne Hosie;The 39 Steps: Clayton Baraniuk, Ingrid Hansen; Steel Magnolias:Norma Bowen, Victoria Caldwell, Erin Ormond, Lila Parks;Fiddler on the Roof: Chad Hartel; Amadeus: Mackenzie Gordon,Shannon Adams; Countryside Christmas: Shannon Adams,Mackenzie Gordon, Monica Harper, Clayton Baraniuk, Ingrid Hansen;Snow White: Monica Harper, Rebecca and Madeleine

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