Alumnae's 2012/2013 Season: The Plays
February
by Lisa Moore
World Premiere!
September 21 - October 6, 2012
Based on her acclaimed novel of the same name, Lisa Moore’s play February is the story of Helen, a Newfoundlander whose husband, Cal, was killed in the Ocean Ranger Disaster in 1982. February is about moving forward, about never letting go and about doing the right thing. Its characters are vivid and wonderful and the story is as funny as it is sad.
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Talkback with Lisa Moore following Sep 23 matinée. Read the Press Release: February Talkback
The Drowning Girls
by Beth Graham,
Charlie Tomlinson,
& Daniela Vlaskalic
November 16 - December 1, 2012
The Drowning Girls is based on a true story about a murder case in England in the early 20th century. George Joseph Smith had three lovely brides. In each case, Smith had all of the woman’s property signed over to him, purchased life insurance on her and then drowned her in the bathtub.
The play is told from the perspective of the brides – Bessie, Alice and Margaret. Their narratives are woven together with very poetic language and rhythms, each telling their story from beyond the grave – their hopes and dreams of life and marriage, their choices and their regrets.
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A Woman of No Importance
by Oscar Wilde
January 25 - February 9, 2013
England, late 1890’s. A man, a woman and the child they had outside of marriage (oh, my!). Lord Illingworth has employed young Gerald as his new secretary. But when Gerald’s mother, Mrs. Arbuthnot, meets her son’s new boss they immediately recognize each other from their youthful days of indiscretion. Will Gerald learn his father’s true identity? What of Lord Illingworth? And how will Mrs. Arbuthnot live with the result?
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THE NEW IDEAS FESTIVAL
25th Annual Festival of New Works
March 6 - 24, 2013
The festival hits a quarter century! Since 1989, Alumnae Theatre Company has hosted an annual festival of new works, providing playwrights, directors, actors and technicians the opportunity to engage directly with the audience in the development of their work. Be the first to see (and give feedback on) these exciting, never-before-produced short plays.
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The Killdeer
by James Reaney
April 12 - 27, 2013
First Produced at Alumnae Theatre in 1960
Esteemed Canadian poet James Reaney was encouraged by Alumnae Theatre director Pamela Terry to write a play, and the resulting prize-winning work, The Killdeer, launched his drama career. The Killdeer, which premiered at Alumnae in 1960 (directed by Terry), is a sharp social satire that mixes the macabre with comedy to tell the tale of an Ontario town’s tangled web of murder and mystery. The Killdeer is this season’s `Countdown To 100’ play. With the permission of Reaney’s family, Alumnae’s new production will feature the original music created by Pamela Terry’s husband, John Beckwith.
Press Releases & Downloads:
Alumnae Theatre 2012 - 2013 Season
THE KILLDEER: Press Release
THE KILLDEER: Production Photos
NEW IDEAS 2013: Press Release
NEW IDEAS 2013: Play Synopses & Bios
A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE: Production Photos
A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE: Press Release
THE DROWNING GIRLS - Opening Night Postponed to Nov 17: Press Release
THE DROWNING GIRLS: Press Release
THE DROWNING GIRLS: Production Photos
FEBRUARY: Press Release
FEBRUARY: Talkback Press Release
FEBRUARY: Production Photos
FEBRUARY: Link to Quill & Quire interview with Lisa Moore: Quill and Quire
2012 - 2013 SEASON: 2012-2013 Season Press Release
2012 - 2013 SEASON: 2012-2013 Season Brochure
2012 - 2013 SEASON: Subscription Form
NEW IDEAS 2013: New Ideas 2013 Call for Submissions
Alumnae Theatre 2011 - 2012 Season
COSI: Press Release
COSI: Production Photos
NEW IDEAS 2012: Press Release
THE TROJAN WOMEN: Press Release
THE TROJAN WOMEN: Production Photos
SYLVIA: Press Release
SYLVIA: Production Photos
AFTER MRS. ROCHESTER: Press Release
AFTER MRS. ROCHESTER: Production Photos
2011 - 2012 SEASON: Press Release
NEW IDEAS 2012: New Ideas 2012 Call for Submissions
2011 - 2012 SEASON: Brochure
2011 - 2012 SEASON: Subscription Form
Alumnae Theatre 2010 - 2011 Season
GUINEAPIGGING: Writer's Press Release
GUINEAPIGGING: Director's Press Release
GUINEAPIGGING: Eye Weekly's interview with playwright Catherine Frid: Link
GUINEAPIGGING: Production Photos
NEW IDEAS 2011: Press Release
NEW IDEAS 2011: Production Photos
THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND/AFTER MAGRITTE: Press Release
THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND/AFTER MAGRITTE: Production Photos
ALUMNAE THEATRE presented with Heritage Toronto Plaque: Press Release
HEDDA GABLER: Production Photos
HEDDA GABLER: Rehearsal Photos
HEDDA GABLER: Hedda Gabler Press Release
YOU ARE HERE: Photos
YOU ARE HERE: You Are Here Press Release
NEW IDEAS 2011: New Ideas 2011 Call for Directors
2010 - 2011 SEASON: 2011 Season Press Release
2010 - 2011 SEASON: Season Brochure
2010 - 2011 SEASON: Subscription Form
2010 - 2011 SEASON: The Abortion Monologues Press Release
2010 - 2011 SEASON: Call for Directors
2010 - 2011 SEASON: Running With Scissors
Video directed by Stacy Halloran
Music written & performed by Kat Leonard
Featuring the Alumnae All-Stars
Alumnae Theatre in the Media
CITY TV NEWS: Theatre in Small Spaces
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