2014 Season Brochure

Tony Simotes, Artistic DirectorNicholas J. Puma, Jr., Managing Director

Lenox, MA

DeAr FrieNDS,Shakespeare turns 450 this year and so we bring you a joyous, thrilling, and powerful season celebrating his life and work. The magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream unfolds in the mysterious mangrove forests of the Mississippi Delta – with a ‘30s twist. The stark majesty

of our ‘bare Bard’ style returns in two productions: Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer’s stunning vision of Julius Caesar (last seen on our stages in 1993) and the outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in the Dell at The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home. Finally, the History Cycle returns with a roar as things heat up in Henry IV.

Our tribute continues with two plays about Shakepeare’s life and work: Shakespeare’s Will tells the secret story of Shakespeare’s wife, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) lets loose with a comedic barrage you won’t soon forget.

True to the spirit of Shakespeare, and our mission, we present new and classic works such as the hilarious, recent Tony Award-winner: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike — and as the centerpiece of our outdoor offerings, a World Premiere adaptation of The Servant of Two Masters — a delight for all audiences.

Be sure to visit us this fall as the fun continues with another laugh-out-loud ‘whodunit,’ Private Eyes, followed by our holiday hit, the critic and audience favorite: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Hope to see you all this season as we greet the glorious summer and spectacular fall!

Tony SimotesArtistic Director

MeMBerSHiP Please become a member and help us to continue to produce the highest quality theatre, develop new plays, and inspire a new generation of students and actors. Every donation – no matter the size – makes a difference. Thank you!

To make a gift or to learn more about matching gifts, planned giving opportunities, or gift memberships, call the Development Office at 413-637-1199 ext. 105 or visit Shakespeare.org.

JoiN THe SHAkeSPeAre & CoMPANy FAMiLy ToDAy!

BriNg A grouP! Contact Sales Director David Joseph [email protected] or 413-637-1199 ext. 132

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MiDSuMMer NigHT’S gALACeLeBrATiNg THe 450TH BirTHDAy oF WiLLiAM SHAkeSPeAre!

SAve THe DATe!Saturday, June 28, 2014

MiDSuMMer NigHT’S gALACeLeBrATiNg THe 450TH BirTHDAy oF WiLLiAM SHAkeSPeAre!Honor the world’s greatest poet at a party for the centuries with his most enduring — and mischievous — comic fantasy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Indulge in an evening of cocktails, dinner, theater, and dancing and celebrate with your friends.

Call the Development Office at 413-637-1199 ext. 117 for details.

Honor the world’s greatest poet at a party for the centuries with his most enduring — and mischievous — comic fantasy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Indulge in an evening of cocktails, dinner, theater, and dancing and celebrate with your friends.

Call the Development Office at 413-637-1199 ext. 117 for details.

A MiDSuMMer NigHT’S DreAMby William Shakespearedirected by Tony Simotes

“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream…” A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act IV, i

A MiDSuMMer NigHT’S DreAMby William Shakespearedirected by Tony Simotes

“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream…” A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act IV, i

Magic and whimsy meet down in the Bayou where A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to life and the Jazz Era in America explodes! Oberon, Titania, and the ever-mischievous sprite Puck frolic among the mangroves and Spanish moss in this enchanted and unforgettable treatment of Shakespeare’s classic, bawdy comedy.

Featuring: Thomas Brazzle, Johnny Lee Davenport, Jonathan Epstein, Kelly Galvin, Malcolm Ingram, Merritt Janson, David Joseph, Annette Miller, Rocco Sisto, Alexander Sovronsky, Michael F. Toomey

Packer Playhouse June 21 – August 30

Magic and whimsy meet down in the Bayou where A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to life and the Jazz Era in America explodes! Oberon, Titania, and the ever-mischievous sprite Puck frolic among the mangroves and Spanish moss in this enchanted and unforgettable treatment of Shakespeare’s classic, bawdy comedy.

Featuring: Thomas Brazzle, Johnny Lee Davenport, Jonathan Epstein, Kelly Galvin, Malcolm Ingram, Merritt Janson, David Joseph, Annette Miller, Rocco Sisto, Alexander Sovronsky, Michael F. Toomey

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THe CoMPLeTe WorkS oF WiLLiAM SHAkeSPeAre (ABriDgeD)by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfielddirected by Jonathan Croy

“I thought the world of Shakespearean scholarship would be all fast cars and hot babes!” The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfielddirected by Jonathan Croy



Packer Playhouse July 4 – August 24

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A hilarious medley of mayhem, comedy, and lunacy, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) returns (after too long of an absence) with a naughty new cast, a devilishly fresh take, and a feverish pace. With a wink and a nod (and perhaps a pinch of the bottom), this clever parody whirls by — you’ll be laughing long after we’re done with you!

Featuring: Charls Sedgwick Hall, Josh Aaron McCabe, Ryan Winkles







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“By heaven, methinks it were an easy leap to pluck bright honor from the pale-faced moon...” Henry IV, part I, Act 1, iii

HeNry iv PArTS i & iiby William Shakespeareadapted and directed by Jonathan Epstein

Power and rebellion collide in a whirlwind adaptation of Henry IV — delivering both parts in one dynamic evening of theatre. A 15th century Eastcheap and a contemporary London set the stage for the exploits of a defiant Prince Hal and his partner-in-crime, the unruly knight Falstaff, as he faces his guilt-ridden father King Henry, and the plotting of Harry Percy — “The Hotspur.” Shakespeare’s History Cycle continues to captivate and mesmerize after 450 years.

Featuring: Ariel Bock, Henry Clarke, Wolfe Coleman, Kelley Curran, Johnny Lee Davenport, Jonathan Epstein, Malcolm Ingram, Alexander Sovronsky, Michael F. Toomey

“By heaven, methinks it were an easy leap to pluck bright honor from the pale-faced moon...” Henry IV, part I, Act 1, iii


Packer Playhouse August 2 – August 31

Power and rebellion collide in a whirlwind adaptation of Henry IV — delivering both parts in one dynamic evening of theatre. A 15th century Eastcheap and a contemporary London set the stage for the exploits of a defiant Prince Hal and his partner-in-crime, the unruly knight Falstaff, as he faces his guilt-ridden father King Henry, and the plotting of Harry Percy — “The Hotspur.” Shakespeare’s History Cycle continues to captivate and mesmerize after 450 years.

Featuring: Ariel Bock, Henry Clarke, Wolfe Coleman, Kelley Curran, Johnny Lee Davenport, Jonathan Epstein, Malcolm Ingram, Alexander Sovronsky, Michael F. Toomey

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Passion, humor, and mystery abound in this sensual and provocative tale by award-winning Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen. Filled with song, dance, and the poetry of language, Shakespeare’s Will, set in 1616 in Stratford-upon-Avon, explores the uncharted and tumultuous life of Anne Hathaway — Shakespeare’s enigmatic wife. The woman who spent 34 years married to a genius she rarely saw finally gets to tell us her tale.

Featuring: Kristin Wold

Passion, humor, and mystery abound in this sensual and provocative tale by award-winning Canadian playwright Vern Thiessen. Filled with song, dance, and the poetry of language, Shakespeare’s Will, set in 1616 in Stratford-upon-Avon, explores the uncharted and tumultuous life of Anne Hathaway — Shakespeare’s enigmatic wife. The woman who spent 34 years married to a genius she rarely saw finally gets to tell us her tale.

Featuring: Kristin Wold

SHAkeSPeAre’S WiLLby Vern Thiessen directed by Daniela Varon

“And sitting on the bed we make a vow: To live our own lives…It will be our own kind of marriage.” Shakespeare’s Will


“And sitting on the bed we make a vow: To live our own lives…It will be our own kind of marriage.” Shakespeare’s Will

Bernstein Theatre May 24 – August 24

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Bernstein Theatre June 27 – August 30

JuLiuS CAeSArby William Shakespearedirected by Tina Packer

“Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” Julius Caesar, Act I, ii.


“Men at some time are masters of their fates: The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” Julius Caesar, Act I, ii.

The riveting and bloody story of Julius Caesar heats up the Bernstein stage in this pared-down ‘bare Bard’ production, in which seven actors play all the roles. This psychological drama follows the conspiracy against and the assassination of the Roman Dictator by his closest friends and peers and the brutal aftermath of his murder.

Featuring: Jason Asprey, Edmund Donovan, Nigel Gore, Eric Tucker, James Udom, Kristin Wold

The riveting and bloody story of Julius Caesar heats up the Bernstein stage in this pared-down ‘bare Bard’ production, in which seven actors play all the roles. This psychological drama follows the conspiracy against and the assassination of the Roman Dictator by his closest friends and peers and the brutal aftermath of his murder.

Featuring: Jason Asprey, Edmund Donovan, Nigel Gore, Eric Tucker, James Udom, Kristin Wold

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vANyA AND SoNiA AND MASHA AND SPikeby Christopher Durangdirected by Matthew Penn

“We used to lick postage stamps back then! We ate spam just like the soldiers in World War II did. Have you heard of World War II?” Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Act II, iv

vANyA AND SoNiA AND MASHA AND SPikeby Christopher Durangdirected by Matthew Penn



Bernstein Theatre August 6 – September 14

TONy AWARD-WINNER BERKSHIRE PREMIERE

OBIE Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang sets his newest comedy in a Pennsylvanian farmhouse, where Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia find their lives turned upside down when their narcissistic movie star sister, Masha, shows up with her much younger boyfriend Spike. This Tony award-winning homage to Chekhov unleashes a healthy dose of mayhem and hilarity over the course of a weekend when sibling rivalries, regrets, hopes, and dreams are revealed.



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WILL ......................................................................................................Shakespeare’s WillDREAM ................................................................................ A Midsummer Night’s DreamSERVANT ............................................................................... The Servant of Two MastersCAESAR ........................................................................................................... Julius CaesarWORKS ............................. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)R+J............................................................................................................Romeo and JulietHENRY ................................................................................................ Henry IV, Parts I & IIVANYA ...............................................................Vanya and Sonia and Masha and SpikeDIBBLE...............................................................................................................DibbleDanceTALK ................................................................................................................Tuesday TalksTOUR ...........................................................................................Behind the Scenes ToursGALA........................................................................................... Midsummer Night’s Gala JULY 4 ................................................................................................. July 4th CelebrationRIOT .................................................................................................................Riotous YouthSYCo...............................................................................Shakespeare & Young Company

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VANYA .............................................................. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and SpikeEYES .................................................................................................................. Private EyesLIFE................................................................... It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayFFS ....................................................................................... Fall Festival of ShakespeareCONS .......................................................................................Conservatory Performance

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TICKETS Shakespeare.org 413-637-3353Casting and calendar subject to change.

PreMiuM PASS $333 (up to 48% off)Best available seating to all reserved or general admission events throughout the 2014 season. Includes one admission to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry IV, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Shakespeare’s Will, Julius Caesar, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Private Eyes, and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play as well as OUTDOOR THEATRE: The Servant of Two Masters, and Romeo and Juliet PLUS ONE FREE ADMISSION to each of the following: Shakespeare & Young Company, DibbleDance, Tuesday Talks, Behind the Scenes Tours, and the winter Conservatory Show.

TriPLe PASS $145 (up to 40% off)Best available seating. Includes one admission to any three different reserved or general admission shows throughout the 2014 season.

BArD PASS $155 (up to 47% off)Best available seating. Includes one admission to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry IV and Julius Caesar as well as OUTDOOR THEATRE: Romeo and Juliet PLUS ONE FREE ADMISSION to Shakespeare & Young Company and the winter Conservatory Show.

Passes do not include admission to special events, such as the Gala or other fundraising events.

This most timeless tale has it all: comedy, tragedy, action, and romance. Romeo and Juliet reminds us of what it is to swear by the moon, to see the sun in another person, and to risk the consequences hanging in the stars. Performed ‘bare Bard’ style with only six actors playing all the roles and trimmed to 90 minutes, you won’t want to miss our Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare when it comes home for the summer!Bring a picnic! grounds open two hours before the show.

Featuring: Gregory Boover, Caroline Calkins, Kaileela Hobby, Marcus Kearns, Conor Seamus Moroney, Luke Reed

roMeo AND JuLieTby William Shakespearedirected by Jonathan CroyThis most timeless tale has it all: comedy, tragedy, action, and romance. Romeo and Juliet reminds us of what it is to swear by the moon, to see the sun in another person, and to risk the consequences hanging in the stars. Performed ‘bare Bard’ style with only six actors playing all the roles and trimmed to 90 minutes, you won’t want to miss our Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare when it comes home for the summer!Bring a picnic! grounds open two hours before the show.


roMeo AND JuLieTby William Shakespearedirected by Jonathan CroyThis most timeless tale has it all: comedy, tragedy, action, and romance. Romeo and Juliet reminds us of what it is to swear by the moon, to see the sun in another person, and to risk the consequences hanging in the stars. Performed ‘bare Bard’ style with only six actors playing all the roles and trimmed to 90 minutes, you won’t want to miss our Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare when it comes home for the summer!Bring a picnic! grounds open two hours before the show.


The Dell at The Mount July 17 - August 23

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“There are many that look in vain for a master, and I have found two. What the devil am I to do? I cannot wait upon them both. No? Why not?” The Servant of Two Masters

“There are many that look in vain for a master, and I have found two. What the devil am I to do? I cannot wait upon them both. No? Why not?” The Servant of Two Masters

Resplendent with some of the wittiest knots and twists you’ll ever see, this comical blend of the Italian classic Commedia dell’arte and contemporary performance styles tells the story of the outrageous and wily servant, Truffaldino, who secretly signs on with two masters simultaneously.Bring a picnic! grounds open before the show.

Featuring: Jennie M. Jadow, Sean Kazarian

AuguST FRI 1 5:30 SAT 2 5:30 WED 6 5:30 FRI 8 5:30 SAT 9 5:30 SAT 16 5:30 WED 20 5:30 FRI 22 5:30SAT 23 5:30

July WED 2 5:30SAT 5 5:30 WED 9 5:30 FRI 11 5:30 SAT 12 5:30 WED 16 5:30 FRI 18 5:30SAT 19 5:30WED 23 5:30 FRI 25 5:30 SAT 26 5:30 WED 30 5:30

JuNE WED 25 5:30FRI 27 5:30 SAT 28 5:30

Resplendent with some of the wittiest knots and twists you’ll ever see, this comical blend of the Italian classic Commedia dell’arte and contemporary performance styles tells the story of the outrageous and wily servant, Truffaldino, who secretly signs on with two masters simultaneously.Bring a picnic! grounds open before the show.

Featuring: Jennie M. Jadow, Sean Kazarian

THe ServANT oF TWo MASTerSby Carlo Goldoniadapted and directed by Jenna Waresongs by Luke Reed


Rose Footprint June 25 – August 23

WORlD PREMIERE ADAPTATION

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BANkSiDe FeSTivALFuN For THe WHoLe FAMiLy!

FourTH oF JuLy CeLeBrATioNCoMMuNiTy BArBeCueJosie’s Place at the Tina Packer Playhouse / 1:30–5PM

À la carte pricing for a classic, all-American Independence Day BBQ! Burgers, dogs, corn on the cob, ice-cold beverages, beer, wine, and more…

THe DeCLArATioN oF iNDePeNDeNCe FREE! Rose Meadow / 3PMCompany actors, invited dignitaries, and special guests come together for this stirring public reading of one of the most potent and influential documents in history!

SHAkeSPeAre & youNg CoMPANyRose Footprint Theatre / August 13 & 15 / 5PMYouth springs eternal! The Young Company performs Shakespeare’s works with a fierce and fiery temperament, and a passion to delight all audiences. Shakespeare & Young Company runs all summer long. visit shakespeare.org to sign your child up today!

rioTouS youTH 15TH SeASoN! FREE PERFORMANCES! / Rose Footprint Theatre Alternating Friday Mornings / July 11 – August 22These young actors aged 7-15 stage illuminating performance pieces based on scenes from a Shakespeare play as the culmination of two weeks of fun and creative workshops. Sessions run June 30 – August 22. visit shakespeare.org to sign your child up today!




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Theatre and life intertwine when actors Matthew and Lisa, a happily married couple, find the truth nearly too impossible to uncover. Is Lisa having an affair with a British director, or is the affair part of the play being rehearsed? Or perhaps Matthew has imagined all of it? The audience itself plays the role of ‘private eye’ in this sidesplitting relationship thriller about love, desire, and the power of deception.



“Dietz’s spiraling structure and breathless pacing provide enough of an oxygen rush to revive any moribund audience member. Dietz’s mastery of playmaking…is cause for kudos.” Village Voice



“Dietz’s spiraling structure and breathless pacing provide enough of an oxygen rush to revive any moribund audience member. Dietz’s mastery of playmaking…is cause for kudos.” Village Voice

Theatre and life intertwine when actors Matthew and Lisa, a happily married couple, find the truth nearly too impossible to uncover. Is Lisa having an affair with a British director, or is the affair part of the play being rehearsed? Or perhaps Matthew has imagined all of it? The audience itself plays the role of ‘private eye’ in this sidesplitting relationship thriller about love, desire, and the power of deception.


“utterly beguiling and enchanting… comfort food for the heart and for the soul.” Berkshire Eagle

adapted by Joe Landryfrom the original screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, Jo Swerlingdirected by Jenna Ware

“utterly beguiling and enchanting… comfort food for the heart and for the soul.” Berkshire Eagle

adapted by Joe Landryfrom the original screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, Jo Swerlingdirected by Jenna Ware

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Bernstein Theatre December 5 – 28

BACK By POPulAR DEMAND!

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Now’s your chance to catch the return of our hit holiday production that enthralled our audiences with its live sound effects and rapid character changes. Follow George Bailey as he journeys to discover the value of this wonderful life, guided by “angel, second-class,” Clarence who is on his own quest to earn his wings… and remember, no man is a failure who has friends.

Featuring: Jonathan Croy, Jennie M. Jadow, David Joseph, Sarah Jeanette Taylor, Ryan Winkles

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)








TueSDAy TALkS July 1 – August 26 / 5PM $8 ADulTS / $5 STuDENTSJoin the actors, directors, designers, and scholars of Shakespeare & Company for an intimate discussion of the process behind creating this season’s productions and the key themes of these thought-provoking plays.

Jul 1 Julius Caesar Jul 8 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Jul 15 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Jul 22 Shakespeare’s Will Jul 29 Julius Caesar Aug 5 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Aug 12 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Aug 19 Henry IV Aug 26 Henry IV

BeHiND THe SCeNeS Tour July 9 – August 27 / 10:30AMEvery Wednesday and SaturdayPeek around the curtain with this in-depth, two-hour adventure, which takes visitors to the costume shop, scene shop, backstage areas, armory, and more!

DiBBLeDANCe August 31, 7:30PMShakespeare & Company is elated to welcome back Founding Member Susan Dibble for her signature theatrical dance event DibbleDance, for a special performance on the Playhouse stage. Several long-time members of her dance company (and a few S&Co. artists) join Dibble onstage for this unique celebration of movement and theatricality.

SPeCiAL eveNTS

Tina Packer Playhouse December 12 –13

The Conservatory is an audition-only, three-month intensive training program for professional artists to master their craft. This season Jason Asprey and Tori Rhoades will direct a cast of talented, young actors in this sweeping tale of Romeo and Juliet. A timeless love story, and a story for all times.

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CoNServAToryAT SHAkeSPeAre & CoMPANy:roMeo AND JuLieT

“O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright.” Romeo and Juliet I,v“O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright.” Romeo and Juliet I,v

TICKETS Shakespeare.org 413-637-3353ONly 3 PERFORMANCES!

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(Available 24/7, $4.50 per ticket fee applies)

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must be a full-time Berkshire County resident

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viSiT THe BoX oFFiCe at 70 Kemble Street, lenox MA

BoX oFFiCe HourS: See Shakespeare.org for daily hours.

Open daily in July and August.

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FiND your PriCeTiNA PACker PLAyHouSe Premium A B C D(Reserved seating for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Henry IV, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged])Opening & Saturday nights $80 $70 $55 $40 $15Other nights & matinees $70 $60 $45 $30 $15Preview performances $60 $50 $35 $20 $15BerNSTeiN THeATre A B C D(Reserved seating for Shakespeare’s Will, Julius Caesar, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike)Opening & Saturday nights $60 $50 $40 $30Other nights & matinees $45 $40 $30 $20Preview performances $35 $30 $20 $10CALL 413-637-3353 or viSiT SHAkeSPeAre.org For iNForMATioN oN FALL & WiNTer PriCiNg.ouTDoor THeATre (General Admission)The Servant of Two Masters $15 adults/students freeRomeo and Juliet (at The Mount) $20 adults/$10 studentsoTHer eveNTS & FooD(General Admission)DibbleDance $30 adults/$10 studentsJuly 4th “Declaration Reading” freeShakespeare & Young Company $15 adults/students freeRiotous Youth freeConservatory Show $20 adults/$10 studentsFall Festival $15 adults/$8 studentsBehind the Scenes Tours $10 adults/$4 studentsTuesday Talks $8 adults/$3 studentsPre-Show Light Fare at our cafés à la carte pricing

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20% ACTive MiLiTAry or TeACHer DiSCouNT must be active military or a full-time public / private school teacher with valid proof of military service or school employment

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Choose one discount per full-price ticket. Discounts may not be combined. One discounted ticket per patron. Unless otherwise noted, discounts apply to all reserved-seating events, except Saturday and Sunday performances in July and August. No discounts are available for general admission events. Discounted tickets will not be mailed. Patrons must show proof of residence, age, or employment to pick up tickets at the Box Office.

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2014 Season Brochure

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