manitoba theatre centre Annual Report2009|10 MTC co-founders John Hirsch and Tom Hendry met while studying at the University of Manitoba. They first joined forces to form a children’s theatre company and then later founded Theatre 77. In 1958, Theatre 77 merged with Winnipeg Little Theatre to become Canada’s first regional theatre – the Manitoba Theatre Centre. MTC co-founders John Hirsch (left) and Tom Hendry. MTC spent its first decade in the Dominion Theatre until it was demolished to make way for the Richardson Building/Fairmont complex. During construction of the new theatre, MTC presented two seasons at the Centennial Concert Hall. On November 2, 1970, the Manitoba Theatre Centre opened at its present location with Bertolt Brecht’s A Man’s A Man, directed by John Hirsch. Since its founding, MTC has produced more than 500 plays with hundreds of well-known actors, including Len Cariou, Graham Greene, Martha Henry, Judd Hirsch, Tom Hulce, William Hurt, Tom Jackson, Robert Lepage, Seana McKenna, Eric Peterson, Gordon Pinsent, Keanu Reeves, Fiona Reid, R.H. Thomson, Kathleen Turner and Al Waxman. Now, more than 50 years after John Hirsch and Tom Hendry envi- sioned a centre for theatre in Manitoba, MTC continues to do all they dreamed of and more. Today, MTC produces 10 plays on two stages, a regional tour, two festivals and a wide range of youth programming. Artistic Director Steven Schipper is attuned to his audience, General Manager Zaz Bajon knows how to raise money and spend it wisely, and the community supports the theatre with grants, donations, volunteer time and thousands of subscriptions. Table Of Contents

Message from the Chair...... 4 Expanding the Audience’s Theatrical Appreciation & Board of Trustees & Advisory Council...... 4 Building for the Future by Training Young Artists Message from the General Manager...... 5 Monday Mix...... 14 Mandate, Mission, Vision and Values...... 6 Backstage Pass: Theatre Perspectives for Students...... 14 Celebrating the Widest Spectrum of Theatre Art & Talkbacks...... 14 Reflecting the Community We Serve Theatre For Young Audiences...... 15 Message from the Artistic Director...... 7 Scholarships & Apprenticeships...... 15 Attendance...... 8 Commitment to Employees John Hirsch Theatre Productions...... 9 MTC Staff...... 16 Tom Hendry Theatre Productions...... 10 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Staff...... 17 Regional Tour...... 11 Community Support Cultivating the Finest Ensemble of Artists in Canada & Endowment Fund...... 18 Providing the Conditions for Each Artist to Fulfill His or Annual Fund...... 21 Her Potential Special Events...... 22 Cultivating Talent...... 12 Founders’ Circle...... 24 Advancing Theatre as an Art Form & Encouraging New Corporate Director’s Circle...... 24 Writing Director’s Circle...... 25 The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival...... 13 Corporate Friends of MTC...... 25 Master Playwright Festival...... 13 Friends of MTC...... 25 Wordplay...... 13 Photo Credits...... 30 Financials...... 31 “Wonderful life? Yes, and great play, too”

- WINNIPEG FREE PRESS on It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -3- Message From The Chair

Quality and balance. These are two of support of our numerous corporate sponsors, individual donors and Manitoba Theatre Centre’s core values as funders, including Arts Stabilization Manitoba, the MTC Foundation and identified in our strategic plan. I single the Winnipeg Foundation, we are able to offer world-class theatre to them out because they hold the key to Manitobans at a truly affordable ticket price. understanding our ongoing success and the When applied to our management practices, quality and balance guide reason why we’re celebrating another positive the manner in which our staff make day-to-day decisions and undertake year, which saw an increase in attendance, their assignments and responsibilities. They say it takes a village to raise our second highest box office sales ever and a child; well, here, it takes a village to raise a curtain. I would like to offer a tidy financial surplus. my deepest appreciation for the efforts expended by our extraordinary When applied to our artistic direction, quality and balance have particular villagers, led by our Artistic Director, Steven Schipper, and our General resonance. During my tenure on the Board, I’ve observed that while the Manager, Zaz Bajon. content of a play can vary greatly — from emotionally challenging to We take great pride in our people, and it’s easy to see why. The breadth light-hearted and whimsical — the art form itself is treated with equal of their skills and depth of their commitment is reflected in the quality reverence. The art form is always held sacred and never compromised. of our productions. Quality is assured for any play that graces our stages. While driven by quality, the playbill always strikes a balance between dramas, musicals We also have an embarrassment of riches at MTC in terms of the hundreds and comedies. Furthermore, our two stages allow us to present a of volunteers who commit so generously of their time in support of dynamic playbill of recognizable classics, powerful dramas and edgy, our theatres. Thanks to each of you. Rest assured your efforts do not unconventional productions. Once again, this formula proved successful go unnoticed; they are an inspiration to all of us who are likewise, or for the 2009/10 season. otherwise, associated with MTC. When applied to our community commitment, quality and balance is Finally, I’d like to offer thanks to all of you, together with the many reflected in the variety, accessibility and affordability of our programming. thousands of kindred spirits across the province who comprise our Whether at the John Hirsch Mainstage, the Tom Hendry Warehouse, the audience, for choosing to participate in the magic of theatre and sharing Winnipeg Fringe and Master Playwright Theatre Festivals, the Regional in the act of imagining. Tour or our unique Theatre for Young Audiences program, MTC strives to It has been a privilege serving as Chair. offer a wide range of affordable theatre, making it clear there is indeed something for everyone at MTC. The balance comes in the affordability and accessibility of ticket pricing. In the end, balancing accessibility with potential revenue means ticket sales cover only approximately 50% of our operating costs. This is a deliberate decision, and thanks to the generous contributions and Gerry Couture | CHAIR

Board Of Trustees HONORARY MEMBERS TRUSTEES ADVISORY COUNCIL Colin R. MacArthur, QC Patrick J. Matthews HIS HONOUR, Lt. Governor Philip S. Lee Bruce Bennett Lawrence Prout, CHAIR Claire W. Miller THE HONOURABLE Greg Selinger, Premier of Robert Eastwood Gail Asper Jeffrey Morton, FCA Manitoba Jeff Lamothe Morley Blankstein Hon. Jack Murta HIS WORSHIP, Mayor Sam Katz Roger Ramsay Doneta Brotchie Lillian Neaman Michelle Weinberg Angus Campbell Shelley Nimchonok EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Rod Woodcock Albert D. Cohen Andrew Ogaranko, QC Gerry Couture, CHAIR Rick Workman Hy Dashevsky James Pappas Gary Hannaford, FCA, CHAIR-ELECT, CHAIR, GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING Glen Dyrda, FCA John Petersmeyer Jim McLandress, SECRETARY John F. Fraser Jeff Quinton Patrick Green, TREASURER Jean Giguere Patricia Rabson Derrick Coupland, CHAIR, COMMUNITY RELATIONS & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Charron Hamilton Margaret Redmond Kerry Dangerfield, TRUSTEE Yude Henteleff Susan Skinner Shannon Ernst, CHAIR, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE Ken Houssin Al Snyder Gordon Keatch Maureen Watchorn

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As the world economy continued to teeter, Of course, we continue to benefit from our Endowment Fund, which the Manitoba Theatre Centre worried this earned $470,126 this year. Thanks to the farsightedness of Endowment recession might be different than the others campaign co-chairs Gail Asper and Maureen Watchorn (and hundreds we’ve weathered, that attendance might not of donors and volunteers), miscellaneous income made up 14% of total increase. But, true to form, people stayed close revenue this year (up one percent from the previous year). to home and spent their money in Manitoba, To succeed, any theatre must embrace change, but there are moments and at our theatres. As laid out in our Strategic when we would like to resist the inevitable. In particular, we will miss Plan, our “large, theatrically sophisticated Chair Gerry Couture, who was instrumental in helping us plan our subscriber base” grew. Winnipeggers couldn’t theatre’s strategy for the future, and Production Manager Larry resist our programming and casting, made evident by box office revenues Isacoff, who has played a vital part in our theatre’s life and work of 53% of our total revenue (up one percent from the previous year). for three decades. All financial investments pale next to the time We also benefited from our ongoing investment in box office software, invested by our tireless and talented staff and board. Their intelligence online ticket sales, and improvements in our website to better inform our and passion enriched the lives of our artists and our audiences patrons and enhance their experience of our theatre. this year, as in years past. We could not create theatre without Corporate donations and sponsorships posed our greatest challenge them. A theatre cannot exist without people, and we have the best. this season. Our new Director of Fund Development, Kristine Betker, reorganized the fundraising department to maximize the private funding that constitutes 12% of our revenue (down one percent from the previous year). In these difficult times, we are thankful government agencies maintained their support. I would like to thank the Government of Canada (through the Canada Council for the Arts and the Department of Canadian Heritage), the Province of Manitoba (through the Manitoba Zaz Bajon | General Manager Arts Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism), and the City of Winnipeg (through the Winnipeg Arts Council) for their ongoing commitment to making great theatre available to all Manitobans. Public funding made up 21% of our revenue (down one percent from the previous year).

Government Supporters The Manitoba Theatre Centre operates as a non-profit charitable organization, led by the Artistic Director, General Manager, Board Chair and a volunteer Board of Trustees from the community. The management practices of MTC are based on five best practice principles: forward planning, accountability, monitoring, a sound control environment and ongoing liaison with the Board of Trustees. The Board’s input and agreement is sought regularly on the action plans developed by management. MTC owes its success this season to the dedicated, enthusiastic, accountable and responsible governance by board and staff. An open annual general meeting was held June 29, 2010, to report artistic and financial results to interested subscribers, patrons and community members.

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -5- Mandate It is the aim of the Manitoba Theatre Centre to study, practice and promote all aspects of the dramatic art, with particular “BIG, BOLD emphasis on professional production. Mission THEATRE… The Manitoba Theatre Centre exists to celebrate the widest spec- trum of theatre art. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, MTC aspires to both reflect and inform the community it serves. LOTS OF FUN” – CBC RADIO on Strong poison Vision MTC’s theatres and our province will teem with artists and audi- ences sharing in the act of imagining. Values Quality A commitment to quality is reflected in the writing of each play, in the actors, directors, and designers who create each production, and in the volunteers, staff, funders, and audi- ences who support it. Balance A commitment to balance is evident in the variety of our playbill and in the wide range of programs MTC offers. Affordability A commitment to affordability is reflected in our marshalling of public and private-sector support to keep ticket prices as low as possible for all Manitobans. Accessibility A commitment to accessibility, that is, creating theatre throughout the city and the province, is evident in our festivals and touring productions.

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As I write this, people are working on top of The Drowsy Chaperone made its long-awaited Winnipeg debut, and the theatre high above my head, removing introduced us to Dean Paul Gibson, a West Coast legend, whose comic rock, insulation and rubber that was once timing and emotional vulnerability endeared us to Man in Chair, one of waterproof. They are repairing our roof, a small the most unlikely characters ever to helm a Broadway show. But local inconvenience for those working below the din, performances stole the show. Debbie Maslowsky’s spit-takes, Thom a major expense for a theatre that believes in Allison’s inspired buffoonery, and Tim Gledhill’s tap-dancing almost putting only a small buffer aside for a rainy brought the roof down, so to speak. Audiences acknowledged the day. musical’s self-referential wit, goofy charm and big heart with a standing ovation every night. We believe in the non-profit aspect of our company: our money is spent almost entirely on people who create illusion onstage and off. This year, Then there was Top Girls at the Tom Hendry Theatre, a challenging play in painter Sue Groff made oak look like mahogany panelling, Foley artist a jaw-dropping production created by director Ann Hodges and designer John Gzowki made a sewing machine sound like an old car engine, and Denyse Karn. One audience member, mesmerized by Pippa Domville in actor Stefanie Wiens made a series of drawers into a makeshift ladder. the lead and the formidable local supporting cast (not to mention Karn’s These artists create magic with little more than skill and imagination, and slowly migrating moon), claimed the production would have been equally the least we can do to compensate for their theatrical sleight of hand is at home on Broadway or the West End of London. to keep them dry while they work. And so the roof. Winnipeg has its own West End, its own Broadway, not far from our Its replacement seems a fitting anniversary gift for our building, which two theatres, and we are happy to make our home here. We work with turns 40 this year, with no fanfare or fuss. In the first 12 years of our astonishing local artists, and our audience is as warm and adventurous company’s existence, we were a little nomadic: taking shelter in the as any in the world. MTC subscribers brave snowstorms in mid-winter Dominion and Beacon theatres, and in the Centennial Concert Hall. But, and searing heat mid-Fringe, and parking shortages year-round, because since 1970, we have found not only shelter here, but sanctuary. Artists theatre is more to them than entertainment. Our theatre is a beacon to often take the time to tell me of the joy and creativity they have found world-weary theatre-goers in search of revelation. They take refuge in here, that the skylit rehearsal hall and quirky off-centre stage are the our fortress, with its thick, concrete walls and new impermeable roof, and scenes of their most treasured professional memories (and ours). surrender to something timeless and essential, an art form that shelters their very soul. One of my favourite memories this year was It’s a Wonderful Life, reborn as a radio play. Each performance was so beguiling that audiences shifted effortlessly from screen to stage: Donna Reed gave way to Mairi Babb, Jimmy Stewart surrendered to Mike Shara, and composer/pianist Danny Carroll interrupted only occasionally, to lead the cast in a series of commercial jingles created especially for our city. We were delighted to Steven Schipper | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR see so many Winnipeggers (past and present) onstage, and enthusiastic audiences were buoyed by this perennial tale of despair and redemption.

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -7- Attendance

JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT THE MTC MAINSTAGE...... 111,737 TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT THE MTC WAREHOUSE...... 15,962 WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL...... 151,565 CHURCHILLFEST...... 4,888 (excluding 4,725 who attended Top Girls at the Tom Hendry Theatre) REGIONAL TOUR...... 4,394 attended 24 performances THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES...... 1,260 attended 3 performances TOTAL...... 289,806 SUBSCRIPTIONS JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT THE MTC MAINSTAGE...... 16,388 TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT THE MTC WAREHOUSE...... 2,418 TOTAL SUBSCRIBERS...... 18,806

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STRONG POISON DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper Waneta Storms, Matthew Tapscott CHOREOGRAPHY & STAGING BY: Tracey Flye A co-production with Canada’s National Arts Centre BY: Dorothy L. Sayers MUSIC DIRECTION BY: Marek Norman English Theatre ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY: Frances Limoncelli SET DESIGNER: Michael Gianfrancesco October 22 – November 14, 2009 COSTUME DESIGNER: Charlotte Dean Sponsored in part by Babs & Gail Asper LIGHTING DESIGNER: Kimberly Purtell DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper 16,958 attended 29 performances SOUND DESIGNER: John Bent Jr. SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Judith Bowden APPRENTICE DIRECTOR: Ray Strachan* LIGHTING DESIGNER: Michael J. Whitfield STAGE MANAGER: Evan R. Klassen EDUCATING RITA SOUND DESIGNER: John Bent Jr. ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Ailsa Birnie MOVEMENT AND STYLE COACH: James Dodding BY: Willy Russell APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Natascha Hainsworth VOICE, ACCENT AND DIALECT COACH: Susan Stackhouse March 18 – April 10, 2010 THE CAST: Thom Allison, Kyle Blair, Patrick R. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Manish Kaushal Brown, Diana Coatsworth, Naomi Costain, DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper STAGE MANAGER: Chris Pearce DeAnn deGruijter, Alexandra Frohlinger, Dean SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Brian Perchaluk ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Monika Seiler Paul Gibson, Timothy Gledhill, Kyle Golemba, LIGHTING DESIGNER: Bill Williams APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Natascha Hainsworth John Harvie, Jeff Hirsch, Douglas E. Hughes, SOUND DESIGNER: John Bent Jr. THE CAST: Terri Cherniack, Greg Ellwand, Alison Jantzie, Debbie Maslowsky, Jim ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Barbara Best Matt Kippen, Miriam Smith, Marina McLandress, Eric S. Robertson, Nadine Roden, STAGE MANAGER: Margaret Brook Stephenson Kerr, Gordon Tanner, David Julius Sermonia ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Natascha Hainsworth Warburton, Stefanie Wiens MUSICIANS: Sharon Atkinson, Rick Boughton, Tony THE CAST: Mairi Babb, Andrew Gillies Sponsored in part by The Winnipeg Foundation Cyre, Janice Finlay, Dave Grott, Dave Lawton, 17,634 attended 29 performances Shane Nestruck, Lee Anthony Nickels, Andrew 17,324 attended 29 performances St. Hilaire, Jeni Taylor, Nenad Zdjelar STEWARD: Janice Finlay STEEL MAGNOLIAS IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: MUSIC COORDINATOR: Sam Lutfiyya/Music Services BY: Robert Harling A RADIO PLAY International April 22 – May 15, 2010 A co-production with Theatre Calgary ADAPTED BY: Philip Grecian DIRECTOR: Robb Paterson BASED ON THE FILM BY: Frank Capra 20,463 attended 30 performances SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Brian Perchaluk November 26 – December 19, 2009 LIGHTING DESIGNER: Scott Henderson SOUND DESIGNER: John Bent Jr. DIRECTOR: Robb Paterson MOTHER COURAGE AND DIALECT COACH: Shannon Vickers SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Michael Gianfrancesco HER CHILDREN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Stefanie Wiens LIGHTING DESIGNER: Scott Henderson BY Bertolt Brecht IN A NEW VERSION BY Peter Hinton APPRENTICE SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Jamie Plummer* COMPOSER & MUSIC DIRECTOR: Danny Carroll WITH SONGS BY Bertolt Brecht, Paul Dessau & Kurt Weill IN NEW ARRANGEMENTS BY Allen Cole STAGE MANAGER: Karyn Kumhyr SOUND DESIGNER: John Gzowski ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Kathryn Ball CHOREOGRAPHER & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Kimberley Rampersad* February 11 – March 6, 2010 APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Michael Duggan APPRENTICE SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Jamie Plummer* DIRECTOR: Peter Hinton THE CAST: Sharon Bajer, Susan Clark, Maria Dinn, STAGE MANAGER: Karyn Kumhyr DRAMATURG: Paula Danckert RobYn Slade, Miriam Smith, Cindy Williams ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Melissa Novecosky MUSIC DIRECTOR/ARRANGER: Allen Cole Sponsored by the MTC Foundation APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Ayden Buss SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Teresa Przybylski THE CAST: Mairi Babb, Danny Carroll, Lisa Anne LIGHTING DESIGNER: John Munro 19,601 attended 29 performances Durupt, John Gzowski, Matt Kippen, Kevin SOUND DESIGNER: Troy Slocum Klassen, Steven Ratzlaff, Mike Shara, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Stephen Ouimette Christopher Sigurdson, Jan Skene, Robert G. STAGE MANAGER: Michael Hart Slade, Gordon Tanner ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Jane Vanstone Osborn Sponsored in part by the Richardson Foundation REHEARSAL ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Samira Rose REHEARSAL ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Stéfanie Séguin 19,757 attended 29 performances APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Natascha Hainsworth THE CAST: nisha ahuja, Michael Blake, Richard Donat, Randi Helmers, Tanja Jacobs, Geordie THE DROWSY CHAPERONE *Position funded through the Jean Murray – Moray Johnson, Kris Joseph, Ron Kennell, John MUSIC & LYRICS BY: Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison Sinclair Theatre Apprenticeship Program Koensgen, Jani Lauzon, Julie Tamiko Manning, BOOK BY: Bob Martin & Don McKellar Alex McCooeye, Matt Miwa, Jeremiah Sparks, January 7 – 30, 2010 manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -9- Tom Hendry Theatre Productions

5 O’CLOCK BELLS TOP GIRLS LOOKING BACK – WEST

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY: Pierre Brault BY: Caryl Churchill BY: Robert Lewis Vaughan October 8 – 24, 2009 January 21 – February 6, 2010 February 18 – March 6, 2010

DIRECTOR: Brian Quirt DIRECTOR: Ann Hodges DIRECTOR: Steven Schipper SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Brian Smith SET/PROJECTION/COSTUME DESIGNER: Denyse Karn SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Michael Gianfrancesco LIGHTING DESIGNER: Martin Conboy LIGHTING DESIGNER: Scott Henderson LIGHTING DESIGNER: Larry Isacoff GUITARIST & MUSICAL CONSULTANT: Paul Bourdeau SOUND DESIGNER: Michael Wright SOUND DESIGNER: Michael Wright PRODUCER & STAGE MANAGER: Judi Pearl ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Donna Fletcher STAGE MANAGER: Leslie Sidley SOUND ENGINEER: Jon Carter STAGE MANAGER: Michelle Lagassé APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Jessica Freundl THE CAST: Pierre Brault APPRENTICE STAGE MANAGER: Heather Lee Brereton THE CAST: Eric Blais, Carmen Melillo THE CAST: Sharon Bajer, Philippa Domville, A Sleeping Dog Theatre Production 3,199 attended 20 performances Jaqueline Loewen, Tracy Penner, Daria 3,664 attended 20 performances Puttaert, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Jennifer Villaverde EAST OF BERLIN Part of ChurchillFest 2010 BY: Hannah Moscovitch 4,725 attended 20 performances November 19 – December 5, 2009

DIRECTOR: Alisa Palmer SET & COSTUME DESIGNER: Camellia Koo LIGHTING DESIGNER: Michael Walton SOUND DESIGNER: John Gzowski ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER: Gavin McDonald FIGHT DIRECTOR: James Binkley RESIDENT DIRECTOR: Rose Plotek STAGE MANAGER: Leigh McClymont TOUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Kevin Hutson THE CAST: Diana Donnelly, Paul Dunn, Brendan Gall A Tarragon Theatre Production Sponsored by The Asper Foundation 4,374 attended 20 performances

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The Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Manitoba Jan. 30 Gretna, Southern Manitoba Concerts Lotteries Corporation were pleased to present the Feb. 1 Steinbach, Steinbach Arts Council 2010 regional tour: Feb. 2 Neepawa, Kaleidoscope Concerts Inc.

Theatre Newfoundland Labrador’s Production of Feb. 3 Deloraine, Southwest Showcase Inc. TEMPTING PROVIDENCE Feb. 4 Crystal City, Parklane Theatre Committee Feb. 5 Carman, Golden Prairie Arts Council BY: Robert Chafe January 30 – March 3, 2010 Feb. 8 Kenora, ON, Lake of the Woods Concert Group

DIRECTOR: Jillian Keiley Feb. 9 Sioux Lookout, ON, Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series COSTUME DESIGNER: Barry Buckle Feb. 10 Atikokan, ON, Atikokan Entertainment Series ORIGINAL LIGHTING DESIGNER: Walter J. Snow Feb. 11 Dryden, ON, Dryden Entertainment Series PRE & POST SHOW MUSIC*: Rufus Guinchard STAGE MANAGER: Shannon Hawes Feb. 13 Virden, Virden Community Arts Council COMPANY MANAGER: Keri Ekberg Feb. 14 Brandon, 7 Ages Productions TOUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Bob Smith Feb. 16 Binscarth, Vagabond Theatre Company TOUR TECHNICIAN: Ian Kirk Feb. 17 Dauphin, Dauphin & District Allied Arts Council with Theatre Amisk THE CAST: Deidre Gillard-Rowlings, Renée Hackett, Darryl Hopkins, Robert Wyatt Thorne Feb. 18 Minnedosa, Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee 4,394 patrons attended 24 performances Feb. 19 Strathclair, Strathclair and District Theatre Committee, Ltd. *Selections from Father of the Newfoundland Fiddle Volume 1 Feb. 20 Portage la Prairie, William Glesby Centre Feb. 22 & 23 Gimli, Kiwanis Club of Gimli and District Inc. Feb. 24 Eriksdale, Eriksdale Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch #140 Feb. 26 Flin Flon, Flin Flon Arts Council Feb. 27 Snow Lake, Aurora Borealis Arts Council Feb. 28 Thompson, City of Thompson, Recreation, Parks and Culture Mar. 3 Churchill, Churchill Arts Council

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -11- expanding the theatre experience CULTIVATING TALENT MTC cultivates talent through a series of programs. By inviting students to attend MTC performances on our stages and in their schools, we help them imagine a life in the theatre, both as artists and as audience members. MTC’s scholarships helps bring those dreams within reach, while apprenticeships give artists the hands-on experience they need to bridge the gap between theory and practice. For those already working in the profession, we help broaden their scope. This season, actor, Fringe Festival administrator, and University of Manitoba student Ray Strachan served again as Apprentice Director with MTC AD Steven Schipper. “I found that working on The Drowsy Chaperone with Steven was a great learning experience and very much different from the first time we worked together. I found that he made our meetings more personal, which helped us build an even more trusting and productive relationship and opened up our communication, which is vital when directing a musical with a cast of 14. It was great to be part of a group with such a creative energy, which I believe is fostered in large part by Steven’s trust in those who he chooses to join him on the creative process. It was an honour, a privilege and a great time.” MTC’s Fringe Festival also offers low-risk opportunities for artists to stretch themselves and to use our festival as a professional springboard. We first noticed RobYn Slade when her self-penned, one-woman show Petey Mack: EMBALMED made the Winnipeg Free Press four-star list at our 2007 Fringe Festival. This year, she finally made her auspicious MTC debut as aesthetician-in-training Annelle Dupuy-Desoto in Steel Magnolias, becoming the critics’ darling yet again. MTC is proud to work with local artists and, this year, 42% of all actors at the Manitoba Theatre Centre were Manitobans. We are also proud that three plays – Strong Poison, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play, and Top Girls – featured casts composed almost entirely of Manitobans. Without our artists, our theatre would not exist, and we are proud to play some small part in their creative evolutions. “Superb drama... brilliant” - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS on East of Berlin

-12- manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 festivals & new creations THE WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL In 2009, North America’s provides an opportunity to showcase original plays and/or original second largest Fringe stagings to a theatre-loving audience. MTC supports artists and their Festival began mass producing creative endeavours through the Fringe Festival, which returns 100% of originality on July 15. Throughout the box office revenue to the artists. In 2009, a total of $535,867.25 in box the 12-day festival, running to July 26, office revenue was returned to artists, an there were 146 companies from around the world presenting more than increase of $60,565.25 from 2008. 1,200 performances to the Fringing masses. Indoor attendance totalled 2009 WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE 81,565, up 8,843 from 2008. FESTIVAL STATISTICS: The Manitoba Theatre Centre is the only regional theatre in Canada to Indoor Attendance: 81,565 produce a Fringe Festival. For 22 years, the Winnipeg Fringe has been Outdoor Stage Attendance: 70,000 presented as part of MTC’s ongoing commitment to developing new artists (including the record-breaking 53,810 who and audiences for live theatre. The Kids Fringe portion of the festival is helped celebrate the 10th anniversary of a great example of how the festival finds new audiences by introducing Kids Fringe) children to live theatre in a fun, friendly and accessible way. Overall attendance: 151,565 Since all companies participating in the Fringe are accepted into the Box Office Revenue: $535,867.25 festival through a non-juried lottery, artistic innovation is allowed to (100% returned to artists) flourish. The festival is an important springboard for local companies, Number of Performing Companies: 146 many of which produce for the first time on a Fringe stage. The Fringe Number of Indoor Performances: 1,190 MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL Since 2001, MTC has provided opportunities for professional and emerging Productions, Scattergood Theatre, selardi productions, Skyline Theatre, artists from a variety of organizations and independent companies to Tara Players, Theatre Anywhere, Theatre Incarnate and the University of produce the work of a master playwright under the umbrella of a larger Winnipeg Department of Theatre and Film. festival. This annual event also offers patrons the chance to immerse themselves in the work of a playwright who may not have a regular CHURCHILLFEST STATISTICS: home on Winnipeg stages. In 2010, the 10th anniversary of the festival, Paid Attendance: 9,613 (including 4,725 at Top Girls) theatre enthusiasts explored the life and work of British playwright Lecture Series Attendance: 189 Caryl Churchill, the first female playwright featured in the festival since Overall Festival Attendance: 9,802 its inception. Churchill’s work was explored through stage plays, mixed Overall Festival Box Office Revenue: $141,436 media performances, readings and the Churchill Unbound lecture series. Number of Performing Companies: 15 In addition to the Manitoba Theatre Centre, participating companies were Number of Performances: 98 The Actors’ Fund of Canada, The Black Hole Theatre Company, Dancing Hen, Shoestring, Echo (Beach) Theatre, Eggshell Theatre Company, Sarasvàti

WORDPLAY This season, we delighted in producing two world premieres — Looking Back – These plays don’t just happen. Playwrights and their work must be West and a new translation of Mother Courage and Her Children — and in seeing nurtured. We commission new plays (MTC has five in various stages of plays that started at MTC find warm receptions well beyond our theatre. The development), provide dramaturgical support, program readings and following productions demonstrate how far MTC’s new plays travel: workshops. Alberta Theatre Projects (Calgary) - Shakespeare’s Dog (2008) In our quest for new work to produce, we also accepted 85 script Harlequin Productions (Olympia, WA) - Mating Dance of the Werewolf (2004) submissions this year — plays both new and previously produced that are Neptune Theatre (Halifax) - Bigger Than Jesus (2004) then read by MTC staff and freelance analysts. This year, we hired 55 artists to read eight of the most promising scripts for MTC staff as part of our In the spring of 2010, Winnipeg playwright Maureen Hunter also travelled Wordplay reading series. to England for a reading of her play Vinci, which had its premiere at MTC in 2002.

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -13- education and outreach THE 2009/10 LINE-UP: MONDAY MIX STRONG POISON – November 2: Jack Bumsted, owner of Winnipeg’s Monday Mix is an informal lecture series available to patrons who subscribe Whodunit Mystery Bookstore, spoke about “Dorothy L. Sayers and the to the second Monday of our John Hirsch Theatre season. Each session is Queens of Crime.” relevant to the current production and led by a local theatre professional. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY – December 7: A backstage tour of MTC was followed by a lecture from Terry MacLeod, CBC morning radio host. Terry discussed 1950s radio plays, and how the invention of television led to their demise. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – January 18: Chuck McEwen, Executive Producer of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, chatted about the effects of Fringe Festivals on theatre, including The Drowsy Chaperone’s rise from fringe to fame. MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN – February 22: University of Winnipeg professor, Christopher Brauer, discussed the importance and impact of Brecht’s career on contemporary theatre practice. EDUCATING RITA – March 29: A backstage tour of MTC was followed by a lecture from Barbara Best, Assistant Director of Educating Rita. Barbara discussed the similarities between her professional development and Rita’s journey, as well as why MTC chose the original version of the script for its 2009/10 season. STEEL MAGNOLIAS – May 3: MTC’s Head of Wardrobe Lorraine O’Leary spoke about costume construction and showed Monday Mixers some of her favourite designs from past productions.

Backstage Pass: Theatre Perspectives for Students This season-long program, offered at no charge for 25 selected Grade THE 2009/10 WORKSHOPS: 11 and 12 students, provides an opportunity for high school students to STRONG POISON – November 4: “Accents and Dialects” with Shannon take an in-depth look at theatre. Students attend six theatre workshops Vickers, MFA Voice Pedagogy. over the academic year, followed by a matinee performance of each John IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY – December 9: “Playwriting” with Hirsch Theatre play. Participants are selected based on their application Manitoba playwright Angus Kohm. essay and teacher recommendations. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – January 20: “Directing & Choreography” with Students came from near and far to attend [24 paticipants]: Associate Artistic Director Robb Paterson and Choreographer Kimberley Rampersad. Fairford: Isis Marsden, Kashtin Woodhouse (Pinaymootang School) MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN – February 24: Students went on a Oakbank: Paula LeClerc, Alex Reimer (Springfield Collegiate) comprehensive backstage tour of the MTC facility led by Technical Director Adam Mitchell and Assistant Production Manager Laura Lindeblom. After Rosenort: Danica Loewen (Rosenort Collegiate) the tour, students met with Ron Kennell and Randi Helmers, cast members Steinbach: Kenton Dyck, Luke J. Thiessen, Alyssa Zacharias (Steinbach of Mother Courage and Her Children. Regional Secondary School) EDUCATING RITA – March 24: “Sound Design” with Educating Rita Sound Designer and MTC Head of Sound, John Bent Jr. Winnipeg: Alexandra Olley (Balmoral Hall); Samantha Brolly (Garden City STEEL MAGNOLIAS – May 3: “Auditioning” with Artistic Director Steven Collegiate); Mitchell Sebastian, Kevin Naughten (J.H. Bruns Collegiate); Schipper. Emily Marcial (Kildonan East Collegiate); Lindsay Johnson, Sydney Hayduk (Miles MacDonell Collegiate); Jordan Smith (Murdoch MacKay Collegiate); Jane Buttner (Nelson McIntyre Collegiate); John Katolinsky, Scott Alberts, Andrea Hapke (Sturgeon Heights Collegiate); Coltin Day (Transcona Collegiate); Cassandra Hammond, Stephanie Kinsman (Vincent Massey Collegiate); Matyas Toth (Windsor Park Collegiate) TALKBACKS Post-show, actors return to the stage for a question-and-answer session with the audience. Talkbacks are hosted after Tuesday evening performances and Wednesday matinees at the John Hirsch Theatre and after Tuesday evening performances and Thursday matinees at the Tom Hendry Theatre.

-14- manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 education and outreach continued Theatre For Young Audiences MTC schedules student-only matinee performances for selected productions. This year, 1,260 students attended three Theatre For Young Audiences (TFYA) performances for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. In addition to the 1,260 students who attended the TFYA student-only matinees: ›› 534 students subscribed ›› 2,932 students attended casually As part of our TFYA programming, study guides were compiled for the John Hirsch Theatre season and posted on our website where they could be accessed by all MTC patrons. Scholarships & Apprenticeships MTC provides scholarships to full-time students attending accredited theatre schools or university theatre programs, majoring in theatre with a view to graduating into the theatre profession. As well, residents of Manitoba who are looking to transition into the professional theatre arts are eligible to apply for an apprenticeship at MTC. Apprenticeship applicants propose their own program of work study.

JEAN MURRAY – MORAY SINCLAIR THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP Almost 50 years ago, MTC established a scholarship dedicated to two and craftspeople who are looking for professional theatre experience. Winnipeg personalities who contributed to the development of the During Jitters, in our 2008/09 season, MTC collected $23,859.29 during our Manitoba Theatre Centre, Jean Murray and Moray Sinclair. The scholarship annual “pass the prop” campaign. From this collection and our scholarship provides funding to full-time students attending accredited theatre reserve, students were allocated a total of $28,250 for the 2009/10 schools or university theatre programs who intend to pursue a career in academic year/theatre season. theatre. Also, it provides apprenticeships to emerging professional artists SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Simon Bracken Michael Duggan Sean Hewlett Kate Jestadt Ryan McDonald Robyn Pooley Cynthia Burke Matthew Fletcher Samantha Hill Jessica Kos-Whicher James Moore Casey Shapira Melissa Dionisio Alexandra Frohlinger Rebecca Hoffer Jaclyn Kurceba Spenser Payne Tom Soares Brett Donahue Alexandra Herzog Andrea Houssin Heidi Malazdrewich Colin Peterson apprenticeship RECIPIENTS Jamie Plummer (Apprentice Set & Costume Designer, It’s a Wonderful During Steel Magnolias, MTC patrons donated $28,251.37 to the Jean Murray Life: A Radio Play and Steel Magnolias; Apprentice Properties Builder, The – Moray Sinclair Theatre Scholarship, marking the second highest collec- Drowsy Chaperone) tion in the history of the fund. This season’s collection will provide scholar- ships and apprenticeships for the 2010/11 academic year/theatre season. Ray Strachan (Apprentice Director, The Drowsy Chaperone) * The following recipients did not appear in the 2008/09 annual report: Casey Shapira, Michelle Kimberley Rampersad (Choreographer & Assistant Director, It’s a Shuster, Brittany Thiessen, Kylee Unrau, Samantha Walters, Tomaz Maciejewski, Scott Peterson. Wonderful Life: A Radio Play) Casey Peterson was incorrectly identified as Colin Peterson. We regret the error. NAOMI LEVIN THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP Established in 1976, this RECIPIENTS scholarship is dedicated to Naomi Cynthia Burke Levin, who was associated with Michael Duggan MTC for a number of years. Naomi James Moore Levin Theatre Scholarships are available to students dedicated to studying production/technical aspects of theatre. Applicants may be attending an accredited theatre production program, or be apprenticed to a professional theatre. manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -15- MTC STaff

ACCOUNTING/FINANCE JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE STAGE CREW Sharon Burden, ACCOUNTING FRONT-OF-HOUSE John Bent Jr., HEAD OF SOUND Yvonne O’Connor, ACCOUNTING Hart Greenberg, HEAD CARPENTER Shelley Stroski, CONTROLLER Julia Brown, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Joan Lees-Miller, HEAD OF WARDROBE Sheena Baird, ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER Benjamin Ross, HEAD ELECTRICIAN Kim Cossette, Jonny Hall, Elfie Harvey, *Marissa Harvey, Sherri Kostecki, John Tomiuk, HOUSE STAGE HAND ADMINISTRATION Erica Lasker, Tia Levine, Rex McTavish, Robyn Milligan, Jessica Olson, Brian Adolph, IT MANAGER Michael Olson, Miria Olson, Amariah Peterson, Angela Rajfur, Ray TELE-SALES REPRESENTATIVE Zaz Bajon, GENERAL MANAGER Strachan, Jennifer Schmidt, Cristin Sinclair, Kevin Stroski, Phyllis Van *Keri Ekberg, OUTREACH COORDINATOR Drunen, Rita Vande Vyvere, Chelsea Zacharias, Derek Zorniak Sandra Rubin Natascha Hainsworth, OUTREACH COORDINATOR Daphne MacMillan, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY MAINTENANCE TOM HENDRY THEATRE Debbie Neufeld, RECEPTION/MARKETING ASSISTANT *Tania Sigurdson, OUTREACH COORDINATOR Andrew Drinnan, BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Rick MacPherson, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Alan Waite, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Chris Fletcher, ASSISTANT BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Alison Nutt, HEAD CARPENTER Claude Robert, HEAD ELECTRICIAN ARTISTIC PAINT Michael Wright, HEAD OF SOUND Jeff Kennedy, WORDPLAY COORDINATOR Susan Groff, HEAD SCENIC ARTIST TOM HENDRY THEATRE FRONT-OF-HOUSE Laurie Lam, PRODUCER Lawrence Van Went, SCENIC ARTIST Robb Paterson, ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Kim Cossette, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Steven Schipper, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PATRON SERVICES OFFICE Phyllis Hildebrand, Pam Neal, Cristin Sinclair, Scott Tweedy Melinda Tallin, ARTISTIC COORDINATOR Laurie Fletcher, PATRON SERVICES OFFICE MANAGER Melanie Sexton, TICKETING SERVICES DIRECTOR WARDROBE CARPENTERS Jennifer Skelly, TESSITURA APPLICATION COORDINATOR Thora Lamont, CUTTER Louis Gagne, LAYOUT CARPENTER PATRON SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES: Katie Adamson, Sheena Baird, Lorraine O’Leary, HEAD OF WARDROBE/CUTTER Brent Letain, MASTER CARPENTER Natercia Doucet, *Sam Hagenlocher, Frances Koncan, Michaela Porter, Lois Powne, FIRST HAND Chris Seida, SCENIC CARPENTER Jessica Ross Jackie Van Winkle, BUYER/ACCESSORIES COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION WIGS Sue Caughlin, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Laura Enns, BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT Beverly Covert, WIGS & MAKEUP SUPERVISOR Doowah Design Inc., DESIGN Larry Isacoff, PRODUCTION MANAGER *Cara Hill, PUBLICIST/WEB EDITOR Ian Kirk, ASSISTANT TO THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL Bruce Monk, PHOTOGRAPHER Laura Lindeblom, ASSISTANT TO THE PRODUCTION MANAGER Brent Phillips, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Rick MacPherson, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOM HENDRY THEATRE & MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL Adam Mitchell, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE Mark Saunders, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Deborah Axelrod, FESTIVAL COORDINATOR *Alana Odokeychuk, BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT Tara Seel, PUBLICIST/WEB EDITOR Samantha Harrison, FESTIVAL ASSISTANT Chuck McEwen, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES *Denotes past employee Kristine Betker, DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT Larry Demedash, SENIOR PROPERTIES BUILDER Tracy Joudrey, MAJOR, PLANNED & INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER Kari Hagness, HEAD OF PROPERTIES Michael Joyal, DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Lorne Morriss, PROPERTIES BUYER Stephanie Lambert, SPECIAL & DONOR EVENTS COORDINATOR James Sutherland, PROPERTIES BUILDER *Leona MacDonald, ACTING DIRECTOR OF FUND DEVELOPMENT

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Production Staff Arlo C. Bates John Bent Jr. Eric Bosse Wayne Buss Anthony Condello Katie Adamson, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Chris Coyne Brian Adolph, IT MANAGER Ntarra Curry Deborah Axelrod, FESTIVAL COORDINATOR Curtis Cushnie Tim Babcock, OPERATIONS CONSULTANT Drew Derbowka Sheena Baird, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Michael Duggan Arlo C. Bates, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Hart Greenberg Sue Caughlin, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Chris Hadley Joy Chochinov, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Randy Harder Hugh Conacher, PRODUCTION MANAGER Tim Harding Tim Cranwill, OUTDOOR STAGE HOST Elana Honchaurk Stephen Demedash, SITE SUPERVISOR Steven Hunnie Laura Enns, BEER TENT MANAGER Doug Kiddell Sylvia Fisher, FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF Ian Kirk Laurie Fletcher, PATRON SERVICES OFFICE MANAGER Paige Lewis Jessica Freundl, SITE SUPERVISOR Laura Lindeblom Roxanne Garand, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Alison Loat Sam Hagenlocher, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Robert Mravnik Kari Hagness, PERFORMER SERVICES MANAGER Sean Neville Samantha Harrison, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Bernie Rondeau Cara Hill, PUBLICIST Ben Ross Michael Joyal, SITE SUPERVISOR Rob Rowan Andrew Kaplan, SITE SUPERVISOR Andrew Sanger Frances Koncan, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Fjola Sprague-Cole Amanda Leuschen, HOSPO MANAGER Stephen Vande Vyvere Chuck McEwen, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Andrea von Wichert Cheryl Moser, SITE SUPERVISOR Libid Zyla Chris Pearce, FRONT-OF-HOUSE STAFF Ken Perchuk, FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER Stephanie Plaitin, INFO TENT/PATIO MANAGER Jessica Ross, ADVANCE TICKETS STAFF Ali Robson, SITE SUPERVISOR Ken Rudderham, OUTDOOR STAGE HOST Mark Saunders, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Melanie Sexton, TICKETING SERVICES DIRECTOR Jen Skelly, TESSITURA APPLICATION COORDINATOR Ray Strachan, OUTDOOR SITE MANAGER Glen Thompson, SITE SUPERVISOR Kyla Wallace, OUTDOOR SITE COORDINATOR Tim Webster, KIDS FRINGE COORDINATOR Xiam Webster, KIDS FRINGE COORDINATOR Clayton Winter, VOLUNTEER STAFF Mike Wright, BAND COORDINATOR manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -17- Community Support ENDOWMENT FUND “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau MTC’s Endowment Fund provides long-term financial security for the theatre by generating additional annual operating income earned from Endowment capital. The Endowment Fund enables us to plan confidently for an artistic future of the highest level: to build castles and dreams on solid financial ground. To ensure that programming excellence and the magic of great theatre – hallmarks of the MTC experience – are enjoyed by future generations. With thanks to the generosity and vision of our donors and the generous matching program from the Canadian Heritage Fund, which was 71 cents on the dollar, the Endowment Fund grew by $735,742 during the 2009/10 season and produced more than $470,000 in invested income from the Fund compared to $424,000 last year. Thank you to all of our Endowment Fund contributors for their shared vision, dedication and support.

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$2,000,000 + Norma Anne Padilla Red Devil Heater Mfg. Inc. Debbie Rostkowski Gina & John C. Petersmeyer ♦ Iris Reimer Melanie Sexton † Government of Canada/ L. Blair Philpott & Tom Kynman Cary Rubenfeld & Marion Yarema Jo-Anne & Ian Seymour Gouvernement du Canada Laurie E. Stovel Danielle & Kieran Savage ♦ Linda Intaschi & David P. Silcox Canadian Heritage/Patrimone Joan Wright Dr. William & Dr. Renate Schulz Jennifer Skelly & Family † canadien Beverley Vane & Bill Shepherd B. Sparling $2,500 – $4,999 $500,000 – $999,999 Sherrett Appraisals Inc. Freda Steel & David Gisser Margaret Caie Dr. Ruth Simkin Bob & Darlene Stewart Power Corporation of Canada Rita & Don Campbell Caterina & George Sotiriadis Joyce D. Strang Dr. & Mrs. Ted Hechter Adele Standil R. Suderman ♦ $100,000 – $249,999 Ian Kirk † Don & Lorraine Swanson Paul & Terry Swart Alan & Lorraine Sweatman Elaine Toms Morley & Marjorie Blankstein, CM ♦ Keith Knox ♦ Garry Markham Linda M. Tallin Lee Treilhard BMO Financial Group Ian R. Thomson & Leah R. Janzen Candace Trussler Dick Bonnycastle Margaret & Fred Mooibroek Timothy Wildman & Kathleen David Walker & Unitarian Church Theatre Group RBC Foundation Debbie Shaen-Walker ♦ Charles R. Vanderkerkhove TD Bank Financial Group Gough Anonymous Barbara & Ken Webb Gwen & Helmut Waedt $50,000 – $99,999 Margaret & Alfred Wikjord Faye & Peter Warren $1,000 – $2,499 Heather & Kitch Wilson Douglas & Janet Watson CanWest Global Communications Harry & Evelyn Wray Grant & Sandy Watson Corporation George Baldwin 3 Anonymous Margaret & Paul Wright Sandy & Deborah Riley Joan & Michael Baragar 2 Anonymous Cheryl Barker $500 – $999 $25,000 – $49,999 Larry Beeston & Anna Sikora UP TO $499 Dr. Douglas Birt Susan Algie & James Wagner CIBC Don & Cheryl Breakey Jack Armstrong & Doris Quinn Jeanne M. Allen Senator Douglas & Patty Everett Sheila & David Brodovsky Philip Ashdown Darla Alsip and Royal Canadian Securities Mary Campbell Mr. & Mrs. W. Murray Auld Leslie Anderson & Ken MacLeod Limited Werner & Judy Danchura J. Kenneth & Joyce Beatty S.M. Angood Donald K. Johnson, CM Alison & Bob Darling Dr. Ruben Bellan & Mrs. Ruth Bellan Kathy Angst Johnston Group Inc. Esther & Hy Dashevsky ♦ Helga & Gerhard Bock Phyllis Arnold-Luedtke Manitoba Hydro Caren Davis David & Pamela Bolton Armand & Judy Baccus Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. Dick & Joan Dawson Ron & Joan Boyd Aquila Bagot Mary Dixon Eldon and Mavis Brown Peggy Bainard Acheson $10,000 – $24,999 Dr. David Adams Dr. Walter & Jean Bushuk Peggy Barker Ben Moss Jewellers Helene Dyck Gail Button Irene Baron Birchwood Automotive Group Roberta Dyck Nadia & Ian Christison Susan Benias Bonnie Cham & Lorne Bellan Margo Foxford Margaret E. Clarke Linda Benson James Cohen & Linda McGarva- Maurice & Dolores Francen John K. & Agnes Collins Bruce & Joyce Berry Cohen M.E. Gray Ray & Brenda Crabbe Bruce & Shelley Bertrand-Meadows John F. (Jack) Fraser ♦ Kari Hagness † Raymond & Charlene Currie The Bohm Family The Gail Asper Family Foundation Janice Harvey DGH Engineering Ltd. Yvette Boily Inc. Ken & Erika Hobson Sally R. Dowler Marnie Bolland James R. Gibbs The Hollidays F.P. Doyle Dr. John Bond J.K. May Investments Ltd. Brad & Laurie Hughes John Edwards Oksana Bondarchuk Bryan Klein & Susan Halprin ♦ Gary & Maureen Hunter Greg Esselmont M. & E. Bonneau The Honourable Guy J. Kroft & J.W. McDonald Auto Service Michael & Lynn Evans The Boroditsky Family Hester Kroft ♦ Don & Sheila Katz Christine Fleetwood Billy Brodovsky & Libby Yager Robert & Virginia Martin Doreen C. Kerr Marcia Fleisher & Kelly MacDonald Joycelyn Brooks Cam & Carole Osler Thomas W. & Mary V. Kirk Chris Freeman Dennis Brown Gerry & Barb Price Heather Klassen Dr. Ronald & Denise George Robert Brown George Sigurdson Myron & Marion Klysh Tony Harwood-Jones & Heather Gloria Brown Anonymous Jack & Yetta Levit Dixon Sharon Brown Sharon M. Macdonald Teresa A. Hay Marion Bruno $5,000 – $9,999 In Memory of Mae MacNair Helios & Marilyn Hernandez Geraldine Burge & Ken England Bradley Krentz Janice Butcher Carole Ann Baron ♦ Barbara Main Diane & Al McGregor Dr. G.H. Lawler Vera Butterworth Gerry & Chris Couture ♦ J. Wayne & Helen Le Blanc Marina Caillier Karen & Alan Dalkie Terri & Jim McKerchar ♦ Dr. & Mrs. Tim McCarthy Jori Carroll Terracon Development Ltd. Claire & Irene Miller Gail Morberg Ramesh & Lynn Mehta Dr. & Mrs. Tom & Jennifer Carter Greystone Managed Investments Paul & Elaine Neelon Jeanetta Casselman Inc. Ken & Suzanne Munroe In Memory of Dr. Liam J. Murphy – J. & B. Nielsen Audrey Cassels Tricia & Denis Hlynka Mr. & Mrs. W. Norrie Betty & Bruce Catchpole Serena Kraayeveld ♦ Dr. Leigh Murphy ♦ Donna & Bill Parrish Pak-Wai Chan Frederick Lee & Laurie Shapiro Lillian Neaman Jean & Lisa Neron E.M.L. Poulter Debra Chapman Gail Loewen Joy Cooper & Martin Reed Ed Choptuik Leona J. MacDonald Myron Pawlowsky & Susan Boulter Marina Plett-Lyle Joyce Rich Arthur & Donna Chow Gordon & Maggie McNaught Walter & Rozalia Rohalsky Glen & Lorna Clark Susan Millican ♦ Claude & Pat Precourt Pat & John Rabson ♦ Irene Romaniw Gail Coghlan ♦ past and current MTC Board of Trustees/Advisory Board Members † current MTC staff manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -19- ENDOWMENT FUND continued Christine H. Coltart Rhea & Dave Jenkinson Glenn & Neva Nicholls Tom and Shirley Strutt Heather & Frederick Corbett Lynne Jentsch Robert J. Nickel & Barbara E. Nickel Brenda Taylor Alfred Cornies Arlie Johnson Vivienne Nickerson Ross & BJ Taylor Sandra & Michael Cox Wayne & Donalda Johnson Esther Nisenholt Peter & Sharon Taylor Terrence L. Crawford Ausma Kaktins Sheila Norrie The Anonymous 4 Ted & Margaret Cuddy E.G. Kaprowy & G.L. Kropf In Honour of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Martin Douglas & Leeann Thompson G.L. Damphousse Sharon Kempa – Joel Novek Phyllis A.C. Thomson Linda Daniels Susan Ketchen Mr. Patrick O’Connor Gordon L. & Mary E. Toombs Maureen Danzinger M.J. King Terry & Karen Ogden James & Marcella Towle Mike & Claire Darvill Fred Kisil & Dixie Mitchell Theresa Oye Sharon, Stephen & Joseph Tritt Dorothy Davidson Ernest Kornelsen Polly Pachu Grant Tweed Diane de Rocquigny Dean Kostiuk James E. Parker Helmet Unruh Diane DeGraves Stephanie Lambert † Sonjia Pasiechnik Audrey Vail Michael & Allison Dixon Deanne Lander Mr. & Mrs. Robert Patrick Gabor Vamos & Brenda Silver Richard Dorge & Loreen Bockstael In Memory of David Landy Edmund & Arlene Patzer Jackie Van Winkle † Greg Edmond & Irene Groot- Jessie Lang Liz Patzer Fran & Bob Vannevel Koerkamp Barbara Latocki Wayne Pauls Elaine Walker Ken Eisner Ms. Nancy Latocki Susan Williams & John Peet Paula Walker Fred & Christine Eldridge Kimberley N. Lawlor Leanne Peleck George Waters Heather Erickson Vi Leaney Isadore Peltz Walter & Shirley Watts Denzil Feinberg & June Wells Ms Patricia Leathers Frank Pisa Donna Webb Marion Fellinger Mrs. I. Lee Keith Powls Dorothy & Allan Westad Nelma Fetterman Helen Leswick Donald & Connie Price Allan & Mavis Whicker Linda Garwood-Filbert & Frank Elliot Leven Diana & Bryan Purdy Leslie WIlson Filbert Sherrill & David Levene Ruth & Harry Rachlis Grant & Sheila Woods Dr. & Mrs. D.D. & B.M. Fillis R. & J. Lewis Robert Regier S.M. Woods Lee Finch John Depape Jake & Patricia Reimer Graham Wren Helen Fontaine Dr. Stan & Susan Lipnowski Bill Rennie Carrie Yudai Russ & Janice Foster Simon S. Lucy & Leslie Malcolmson David & Helene Riesen Mary & Peter Zadorozny Cathy & Mark Freedman Jessie & Greg Lytle Sherry Ripak Ken Zealand Gitta Fricke Mr. & Mrs. E.R. MacDonald Dora & Harry Rosenbaum 35 Anonymous Mrs. J. Fujii Shelley Mahoney Daryl Rosin & Judith Blair Ms Linda Garwood-Filbert Emily Markiw V. Rosolowich Kimberly and Barry Gembey Nick Martin & Dr. Evelyn Ferguson John S. Russell TRIBUTE GIFTS Eileen George Bill & Linda Martin Elizabeth Russin In honour of Robert Ferguson on Lillian Gibson Linda Matheson Beverly & Leonard Ryman his 90th birthday – Marina Carole Giesbrecht Gerry & Corinne McCallum Sandra Sadler Plett-Lyle & David Lyle Brent & Debbie Gilbert Donald McCarthy F.E. Sanderson In honour of the visit of Robb Patricia Glover Grace McConkey Gwen Satran Paterson & Zaz Bajon – Elisabeth Gordon Dr. Donald & Julia McInnes Grant & Janet Saunders Unitarian Church Theatre Audrey Graham Doreen McKay Rebecca Schindle Group Donald Graham Pamela A. McKechnie Ivor & Lorna Schledewitz In memory of Judge Ron Meyers; Joyce Graham Dr. Liz McKenzie Edward H. Schludermann husband, father & grandfather Patrick Graham Ruth McKenzie Leonard & Adeline Schmidt – Gwen Satran & Eugene Baron Ron & Connie Gray Jim McLaren & Al Mapes Frank & Roseanne Scholz Joan & Sam Sheps – Bryan and I Josephine Green Barbara McNeill Adolph & Diane Schurek wish you all the best. Mazel Mr. J.E. Guthrie Anthony & Joyce McWha Hartley C. Schwark tov on Sarah’s marriage. We Mr. & Mrs. S. Hackbart Roy & Sharon Millard Faye Scott wish you all the best on this Dr. Linda Hamilton & Cst. Grange Marlene Milne Ed & Vi Scrapneck joyous occasion. Good health Morrow Bill & Nancy Mitchell Jim & Susan Shaw and happiness always. – Bryan Stanley Hanan Dr. Michael & Sharon Moffatt Shirley E. Sherwood & Susan, Baillie, Sarry & Julie Bruce & Judy Harris Marcel & Louise Mollot Dr. M. Shnider In memory of David Ross, A.D., Trevor & Arlene Hayden Mary Jean Moniuk Heida Sigfusson Western Canada Theatre Martha Henry Linda Moore Bryce & Jenna Simes Company – Leona MacDonald Mrs. Audrey Hilderman Vera Moroz Susan & Howard Simpson In loving memory of Giuseppa Dorothy Hodgson Margaret Morran Vicki Sinclair and Giuseppe Bueti – Caterina Catherine Hogue Fern Morris J. Smyth Sotiriadis Celine Houde Marlene Mortimer Miss Debbie Spracklin In memory of Winn Burns – Lorne & Marguerite How Cathy Moser David Stacey Charlotte Murrell Richard & Karen Howell Kenneth Mount Eileen & Ed Stanton In memory of Winn Burns – the Pat & Donna Hughes Shelley Muir Percy & Elizabeth Stapley Moffat Family Joanne Instance Murray & Ivy Wilson K.J. Steen With appreciation to the directors, Elizabeth E. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. V. & M. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. K. Stewart/D. Legge crew, management & staff of Jordan Janisse & Teresa Cooper Marika Nerbas Marilyn Stothers † MTC – the cast of Inherit the Lars C. & E.C.V. Jansson Debra & John Neufeld Lynne Strome Wind

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Thank you to our governments, corporations and individuals who together helped make MTC’s mission possible and brought us closer to fulfilling our vision for the future.

GOLD SUPPORTING SPONSORS SPONSORS Alexander Keith’s Doowah Design Inc. JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE Exchange District BIZ MacDon Industries Ltd. The Great-West Life Assurance Company Manitoba Public Insurance PRODUCTION SPONSOR Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. THEATRE FOR STEEL MAGNOLIAS SILVER YOUNG AUDIENCES MTC Foundation CBC Radio One Doowah Design Inc. The Great-West Life Assurance Company JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE HOT 103 PRODUCTION CO-SPONSORS QX 104 BACKSTAGE PASS: THEATRE Winnipeg Free Press STRONG POISON PERSPECTIVES FOR STUDENTS The Winnipeg Foundation BRONZE A&E Canada Safeway Limited Shaw Communications Inc. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY Destination Winnipeg Richardson Foundation Downtown Winnipeg BIZ WORDPLAY MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Epic Production Technologies Investors Group Babs & Gail Asper The Fairmont Winnipeg Industry Images MEDIA SPONSORS JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE Retail Media Group PERFORMANCE SPONSORS The University of Winnipeg CTV Uptown Magazine Frantic Films Areva Canada Inc. Winnipeg Film and Cultural Affairs Global Winnipeg B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. Golden West Radio Cardinal Capital Management Inc. CHURCHILLFEST 2010 LightVisions Ltd. HP Enterprise Services Retail Media Group Canadian Heritage IBM Winnipeg Free Press The Fairmont Winnipeg North/South Consultants Inc. Industry Images with MMM Group Limited WEBSITE SPONSOR King’s Head Pub and Eatery Sierra Systems VIA Rail Canada Fresh Traffic Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Winnipeg Free Press Wawanesa Insurance DESIGN SPONSOR TOM HENDRY THEATRE REGIONAL TOUR Doowah Design Inc. PRODUCTION SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSOR Manitoba Lotteries SPONSORSHIP EAST OF BERLIN The Asper Foundation TOUR SPONSORS COMMITTEE CIBC WINNIPEG FRINGE THEATRE Manitoba Hydro Gerry Couture EX-OFFICIO Bob Eastwood FESTIVAL 2009 OFFICIAL AIRLINE Al Snyder PLATINUM Calm Air Elaine Swan Canadian Heritage Rick Workman TOURING ASSISTANCE Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Manitoba Arts Council MLCC Liquor Marts Winnipeg Arts Council

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -21- Special Events EVENT SPONSOR Scotiabank SPONSORS AVW-TELAV Best Care Dry Cleaners Doowah Design Inc. Dycom Direct Mail Esdale Printing Company Ltd. The Fort Garry Hotel Floral Elements Grajewski Fotograph Inc. Jory Capital Inc. kampphotography Kenaston Wine Market Lawton Partners Morden’s of Winnipeg Planned Perfectly Victor Spigelman

BLACK & WHITE GALA BALL COMMITTEE BLACK & WHITE GALA BALL Gloria Mancini, CO-CHAIR On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Manitoba Lisa Meagher, CO-CHAIR Theatre Centre presented its 27th annual Black & Leona MacDonald White Gala Ball at the beautiful and historic Fort Anne-Marie Brownell Garry Hotel. More than 300 guests were treated to Andrea Mancini a sumptuous dinner and the marvellous talents of Luisa Matheson the Danny Kramer Event Band and the Ron Paley Lindsay Penner Band. The evening was truly one to remember as the Lawrence Prout entire seventh floor of the hotel was transformed Al Snyder into the elegant backdrop for an homage to Barb Tsouras countless performances of stage and screen. Our guests, sponsors and donors made the evening Michelle Weinberg complete by lending their generous support to MTC’s signature fundraising event. We are truly grateful Claire Workman for the committed partnership of Scotiabank Group, event sponsor of the Black & White Gala Ball. Brenda Zaporzan We sincerely thank our community of sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests for making this Gerry Couture, EX-OFFICIO evening so memorable. Your kind contributions will support the Manitoba Theatre Centre’s many Victor Spigelman, EX-OFFICIO programs and productions while ensuring live theatre continues to thrive in our community. TOTAL ATTENDANCE: 320 NET PROCEEDS: $88,743.09 A ROLE IN CANADA’S HISTORY: MTC RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA In 2009, the Manitoba Theatre Centre was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada considered several factors in their determination of MTC’s national significance before recommending its designation as a National Historic Site. According to their report, the MTC Mainstage building at 174 Market Avenue, designed by architect Allan Waisman with former MTC Artistic Director Eddie Gilbert, is an excellent example of small- scale Brutalist architecture in Canada. Further, the MTC Mainstage building is an exceptional theatre building because it creates an intimate atmosphere between audience and actor. The Board also recognized MTC as a model regional theatre that played an important role in popularizing the regional theatre movement in Canada.

-22- manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 Special Events continued MTC/MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY PLAY – THE PRODUCERS For its 2009/10 collaboration, MTC and the Manitoba Bar Association presented the successful Broadway musical and film The Producers. This hilarious musical features two financially desperate characters who decide to produce a flop in order to fleece investors. MTC extends a hearty thank you to the superbly talented cast and crew, as well as volunteers, sponsors, advertisers and audience members who made this event a tremendous success. THE MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE AND THE MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION BOOK BY MUSIC AND LYRICS BY PRESENT THE 2010 COMMUNITY PLAY MEL BROOKS & THE PRODUCERS SPONSORS THOMAS MEEHAN MEL BROOKS ORIGINAL DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SUSAN STROMAN A NEW MEL BROOKS MUSICAL StudioCanal EVENT SPONSOR BOOK BY: Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP MUSIC & LYRICS BY: Mel Brooks May 4 – 8, 2010 RECEPTION SPONSORS a new mel brooks Delta Winnipeg musical DIRECTOR: Kayla Gordon Kayla Gordon | Brenda Gorlick |DIRECTOR Bill Quinn | The Fort Garry Hotel CHOREOGRAPHER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Kari Hagness | Sofi a Costantini | Claude Robert |PRODUCTION DESIGN Lorraine O’Leary |CHOREOGRAPHER STARRING MUSIC DIRECTOR: Bill Quinn LIGHTING DESIGN Eric Vickar | WARDROBE COORDINATION Victor Bargen Danny Gunn PIANIST Danny Carroll | Marika Nerbas BAND LEADER Kathrine Basarab Reannah Hocken Melissa Burkett Jamie Jurczak Mark O’Neill Priti Shah Hu’s Asian Bistro Paul Cooper Michael Kay Ashleigh Parker Garth Smorang CHOREOGRAPHERS: Sofia Costantini & Brenda Gorlick Adrian Frost Catherine Kelly Myron Pawlowsky Lisa Stiver Roxanne Gagne Hayley Main Krista Piché Sarah Thurmeier Bonnie Gembey Rachel Margolis Bradley Regehr Mark Toews Jim McLandress Evan Roitenberg Maria Versace PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Kari Hagness Manhattan Catering gala tickets Steve Scarfone (Galas include a $ pre- and post- 95show wine and MAY 4 – WARDROBE COORDINATOR: Lorraine O’Leary food reception as TOM HENDRY THEATRE, MTC WAREHOUSE well as a partial 8 tickets on WINE SPONSORS tax receipt.) sale now! LIGHTING DESIGNER: Claude Robert Call the MTC Box Offi ce at 942-6537. ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: Laura Olafson Casella Wines APPRENTICE TO BRENDA GORLICK: Ksenia Broda-Milian [yellow tail] STAGE MANAGER: Chuck McEwen ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Deborah Axelrod COMMUNITY PLAY ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Melinda Tallin COMMITTEE THE CAST: Victor Bargen, Katherine Basarab, Melissa N. Burkett, Paul Proceeds from this fundraising play benefi t the Manitoba Theatre Centre and its programs. THE PRODUCERS International is presented through spec (MTI). All authorized performaperf ial arrangement wit 421 West 54th Stree h Music Theatre Vivian Hilder t, New York, NY 10019ormance Phone:nce materials arear also suppl www.MTIShow e also supplied by MTI. Cooper, Adrian Frost, Roxanne Gagné, Bonnie Gembey, Danny s.com 212-541-4684 Fax: 212 ied by MTI. GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY -397-4684 RECEPTION SPONSOR www.mtc.mb.ca/producers WINE SPONSOR Gunn, Reannah Hocken, Jamie Alyce Jurczak, Michael Kay, Joan Holmstrom Catherine Kelly, Hayley Main, Rachel Margolis, Jim McLandress, David Kroft Marika Nerbas, Mark O’Neill, Ashleigh Parker, Myron Pawlowsky, Jim McLandress ATTENDaNCE FOR Krista Piché, Brad Regehr, Dean Richert, Evan Roitenberg, Candray Mehkary Steve Scarfone, Priti Shah, Garth Smorang, Lisa Stiver, Sarah 5 PERFORMANCES: 1,357 Marika Nerbas Thurmeier, Mark Toews, Maria Versace NET PROCEEDS: $30,050.49 MUSICIANS: Danny Carroll, Eric Vickar, Nenad Zdjelar, Rob Siwik Vivian Rachlis REHEARSAL ACCOMPANISTS: Eric Vickar, Karen Mitchell Josh Weinstein

WINE STAGE MANITOBA Wine Stage Manitoba took centre stage on September 25 and 26, 2009 in the MTC lobby. Presented by the Independent Specialty Wine Stores of Manitoba, this fund- raiser was made possible by the participation of Banville & Jones Wine Company, De Luca Fine Wines, Fenton’s Wine Merchants, Kenaston Wine Market, La Boutique del Vino and the winehouse. Over the course of two days, Wine Stage hosted public and trade tastings, and the Third Annual Wine List Awards and Reception. A portion of the proceeds was donated to MTC. PROCEEDS DONATED TO MTC: $4,187.78

manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -23- founders’ circle Thank you to those who have made a Planned Gift. Your visionary support ensures our founders’ dream will live on for generations.

Gail Asper ♦ Morley & Marjorie Blankstein ♦ Kerry Dangerfield♦ Larry Desrochers & Laurie Lam † Gary Hannaford & Cathy Rushton ♦ Dr. Leonard & Mrs. Hope Kahane Gordon Keatch ♦ Leona MacDonald Barb Melnychuk Heather Power & Harold Krause Steven Schipper & Terri Cherniack † Director’s Circle & Friends of MTC Each year, hundreds of loyal individual and During the 2009/10 season, Friends of MTC were corporate donors return to MTC. For their invited to preview Act One of Strong Poison generous support we offer a variety of benefits and listen to talks by Director Steven Schipper to enhance their theatrical experience. Benefits and Movement and Style Coach James Dodding, are based on the donation amount and range while enjoying red velvet cake and hot chocolate, from the opportunity to purchase casual tickets courtesy of Salisbury House Restaurants. before the general public, name recognition Members of our Director’s Circle were invited to a in varying formats, or invitations to exclusive rehearsal of Steel Magnolias where they learned special events. Their generosity pays for the the “magic” of using water onstage and mingled essentials of theatre and helps make the magic afterwards with the cast and crew at a catered happen. reception. To our corporate and individual friends: thank you so very much!

Corporate Director’s circle A&E Grajewski Fotograph Inc. MMM Group – Paul McNeil Accutech Engineering Inc. The Great-West Life Assurance Company – Mordens’ of Winnipeg – Fred Morden Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson – Ed Wardentin Raymond & Lynne-Anne McFeetors National Leasing Amphora Imports Ltd. – Clarence Jackson HP Enterprise Services North/South Consultants Inc. – Stuart Davies Areva Canada Inc. Hu’s Asian Bistro Online Business Systems – Scott Sanders Babs Asper IBM Planned Perfectly The Asper Foundation – Gail Asper Investors Group PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP AVW-TELAV – Gary Hale James Richardson & Sons, Limited Qualico Developments (Winnipeg) Ltd. – John B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd. – Ross Robinson Jory Capital – Patrick Cooney Daniels Best Care Dry Cleaners kampphotography Rangers Insurance Brokers Ltd. Blüfish Japanese Restaurant Kenaston Wine Market – Jim Jaworski Robinson Lighting Ltd. – Bruce Robinson Cambrian Credit Union – Tom Bryk Lawton Partners Financial Planning Services Scotiabank – Terry Bjornson Cardinal Capital Management Inc. Ltd. – Mark Mancini Shaw Communications Inc. CIBC – Rob Bennett MacDon Industries Ltd. – Allan MacDonald Sierra Systems Deloitte + Touche Foundation, Canada Manhattan Catering Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP Delta Winnipeg – Helen Halliday Manitoba Hydro – Robert Brennan Victor Spigelman Doowah Design Inc. – Steven Rosenberg, Manitoba Liquor Marts – Steve McConnell Wawanesa Insurance – Ken McCrea Terry Gallagher Manitoba Lotteries Corporation – The Winnipeg Foundation – Rick Frost Dycom Direct Mail Winston Hodgins The Winnipeg Free Press – Bob Cox Esdale Printing Co. Ltd. – Dale Hughesman Manitoba Public Insurance – Marilyn McLaren Floral Elements Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. – Blake Fitzpatrick The Fort Garry Hotel – Ida Albo McKim Cringan George – Drew Cringan Gendis Inc. Melet Plastics Inc.

-24- manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 director’s circle GUARANTOR $6,000 + John Thistlethwaite Sr. Gus & Diane Campbell ♦ Jeffrey & Mary Morton ♦ Rod Woodcock & Alana Toms ♦ Robert Chipman Dr. & Mrs. Kieran O’Keeffe Gail Asper & Michael Paterson ♦ Derrick & Carolyn Coupland ♦ Richard & Bonnie Olfert LEADER $1,500 – $1,999 Kerry Dangerfield♦ M. Plett-Lyle & D. Lyle Cheryl Dyck & Carl Duerksen K. Heather Power & Harold Klause Sheldon & Penny Bowles Robert & Florence Eastwood ♦ Margaret Redmond & Greg Gillis ♦ BENEFACTOR $3,000 – $5,999 ♦ The Albert D. Cohen Family Shannon Ernst ♦ Joan Richardson ♦ Mrs. Babs Asper ♦ Robert B. & S. June Jackson John F. (Jack) Fraser ♦ Mrs. Shirley Richardson Mark & Gloria Mancini Kevin & Els Kavanagh Susan Glass & Arni Thorsteinson Derek Riley ♦ The Winnipeg Foundation – Triple Dr. P. Kmet & Mr. B. Roslycky Patrick Green & Steven Schipper & Terri Cherniack † A Fund Bill & Shirley Loewen Shayla Harapiak Green ♦ Dr. & Mrs. N.E. Stanger Gail Loewen Rita Gunn & Greg Mason ♦ Martin & Arla Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Lawrie & Fran Pollard ♦ PATRON $2,000 – $2,999 Gary Hannaford & Cathy Rushton ♦ Shelley & Mark Stroski † Sanford & Deborah Riley ♦ Gerry & Chris Couture ♦ Dorothy Hooper & Dr. & Mrs. E.M. Sundmark Darcy & Brenda Zaporzan Sylvia Guertin-Riley Robert McNamara In memory of Dr. Anna M. Szetle – Investors Group Matching Gift Margaret Houston Danuta Podkomorska Program MEMBER $1,000 – $1,499 Richard Irish Jim & Jan Tennant Alan & Tracy Joudrey † A. Robert Antenbring Gordon Keatch ♦ Dean & Ora Walker ♦ Serena Kraayeveld ♦ Archie & Jo-Anne Arnott ♦ The Honourable Guy J. Kroft & Martin & Michelle Weinberg ♦ In memory of Dr. Liam Murphy – Zaz Bajon & Patricia Hunter † Hester Kroft ♦ Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Claire Workman ♦ Dr. Leigh Murphy Bruce Bennett & Shawna Cook ♦ L. Lam & L. Desrochers † In memory of Campbell Wright – Cam & Carole Osler Kristine Betker & Eric Kananoja † Jim Lawton Lynne Arnason Dr. Bill Pope & Dr. Elizabeth Morley & Marjorie Blankstein ♦ Rick Lee & Laurie Shapiro Sonya & Scott Wright Tippett-Pope ♦ Doneta & Harry Brotchie ♦ Reginald & Judy Low Anonymous Heather & Hartley Richardson Anne-Marie Brownell Jim & Penny McLandress ♦ Corporate Friends of MTC Contributor $900 – $1,199 Pitblado LLP Premier Printing Ltd. Pollard Banknote Ltd. Rituals in Hair and Skin Deloitte & Touche Foundation Canada Richlu Manufacturing Mitchell Fabrics Ltd. Royal Canadian Mint Donor $150 – $299 PRA Inc. Research & Consulting TelPay Incorporated Neil & Annette Bardal Supporter $600 – $899 Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Co. Associate $300 – $599 Cunningham Business Interiors Ltd. Assiniboine Credit Union Concord Projects Ltd. Leon A. Brown Ltd. Crosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd. Intergroup Consultants Ltd. Mid West Packaging Limited Crown Cap (1987) Ltd. NAV CANADA Noble Locksmith Ltd. Friends of MTC CONTRIBUTOR $500 – $999 Evelyn Shapiro Michael Kinnear ASSOCIATE $150 – $249 Dorothy Y. Young Scott MacDonald Kirsten Albo 4 Anonymous Campbell & Lorraine McIntyre Mary Donohue Adams Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Astwood Ken & Suzanne Munroe Dawn Andersen Jerry Baluta SUPPORTER $250 – $499 R. Ooto Ms. Dorothy Armstrong Ron Blicq Mel & Helen Orestes Philip & Gail Ashdown Jennifer Blumenthal & Daniel John G. & Carolyn A. Adair Doris Mae Oulton & Cam Mackie Mr. & Mrs. W. Murray Auld Bubis France Adams & Stephen Marcel & Viola Pelletier Joyce & Ken Beatty Dr. Bonnie Cham & Dr. Lorne Bellan Brodovsky Donna Plant Dianne J. Beaven Saul Cherniack & Myra Wolch Jay & Judy Anderson Iris Reimer Joan Bender Haderra & Mark Chisick Bernice Antoniuk Dr. & Mrs. J. Richtik Cathie & Brian Bowerman Dr. David Eisenstat & Dr. Janice Dr. & Mrs. Jaroslaw & Mary Charles & Naida Rubin Kris & Ruth Breckman Richman-Eisenstat Barwinsky Ms. Faye Scott Michael & Trish Buhr Dr. & Mrs. W. Gordon Arthur & Ken Blankstein-Ure Shayna & Merrill Shulman Sel Burrows David & Diane Johnston James Bracken Richard B. Swain Carol Campbell & Andy Krentz Pat & Jim Ludwig Carol Budnick Margaret & Walter Swayze Gordon L. & Michelle Lise Clarke Mr. G. Markham Sally R. Dowler Shayne & Kathryn Taback Joyce Cooper Ken & Sharon Mould Jeremy & Maureen Gordon Malcolm & Shirley Tinsley Martin & Gail Corne Estate of Gertrude Narvey – Dr. & Mrs. Ted Hechter Florence & Donald Whitmore Miriam Crawford Janice Afruma Ms. Maureen E. Jay Margaret Wikjord Ms. Linda Daniels Donna & Bill Parrish Claire & Gerald Jewers 2 Anonymous Bob & Alison Darling Bruce & Jane Robinson Donald & Sheila Keatch Pam Dixon Charlene Rocke Edward & Stella Kennedy Sheila Domke & Stephen Ross manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -25- Friends of MTC continued John & Ada Ducas Marion Mills DONOR $50 – $149 Enid & Con Butler Helene Dyck Valinda Morris Michael & Donna Byrne Roberta Dyck Harry Panaschuk Ms. J. Aitken Mrs. Mary Campbell Mr. & Mrs. William Easton Myron Pawlowsky & Susan Boulter Edward W. & M. Joan Alexander Hope Carroll Dr. Michael Eleff W. John Rae Susan Algie & James Wagner Nan Carson Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Brenda Ellerby Angeline Ramkissoon Jacqueline Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Tom & Jennifer Carter John Enns Laura & Harold Richman Ms. Leslie E. Anderson & Audrey Cassels Dr. & Mrs. B. Fast Ricou/Manfreda Mr. Ken MacLeod Janice Cavers Bob & Margaret Ferguson Marc & Sherri Rittinger Bonnie & Joel Antel Merv & Jan Cavers ♦ Gayle & Bill Fischer Mrs. Linda Robinson Phyllis Arnold-Luedtke Pak-Wai Chan Mr. & Mrs. R. Gallant Mickey & Roslyn Rosenberg Ken Ball & Karen Turner Debra Chapman Lynne Gauld Dr. Brent Schacter Gil Bedard Tom & Edith Checkley E. George Hans & Gabriele Schneider Dr. Morley Bernstein & Terri Duane Cheskey Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Gomori Bill Shepherd & Beverley Vane Erlichman Norma Christie J. & M. Graham Dr. & Mrs. A.M. Shojania Janet Berry Mrs. Krystyn Clouston Ms. Mavis E. Gray E. Siddall Bruce & Shelley Bertrand-Meadows Diana Coatsworth Kenneth Hansen & Gordon Siemens & Pat Bolton Katherine Cobor & Gordon Steindel Lisa Kushniaryk Hansen Cheryl Samson-Siemens Dr. John Bond Linda & Graham Connor Bruce & Judy Harris Mrs. Lorraine Smith Frances Booth Mrs. Gerry Cowie Sandra & Hans Hasenack Frits & Joan Stevens Dr. Elizabeth Boustcha Sandra & Michael Cox Ken & Marilyn Holland Joyce Strang Frank Bovell Marie & Roy Craig Bruce Johnston Linda M. Tallin H.F. Bowen Jessica Cranmer Dr. & Mrs. Philip Katz Ross & BJ Taylor Phoebe Boyle Mr. Gysbert Crielaard Teena Laird Phyllis Thomson Ms. J. Bricker Holly Cumming Dr. G.H. Lawler W. Tretiak & B. Baydock Mrs. Catherine Brockway H. Lewis Dahl Mr. Don Lawrence Tim Valgardson Sheila & David Brodovsky J.V. Dale Vi Leaney Cynthia & Stirling Walkes Danny & Miriam Bronstein Georges Damphousse Carol & Clifford Levi Mr. C. Winstone Dennis Brown Mrs. Maureen Danzinger Mary & Burton Lysecki 2 Anonymous Eldon & Mavis Brown D. Davidson Mrs. Vera Marchuk Ms. Judy Brown Ms. D. Davidson Elaine & Neil Margolis Ms. Marion Bruno Deborah Davis Julia & Don McInnes Bill & Lorraine Burton Ms. Diane Degraves

“’Simply the best’. Great writing, staging, costumes... but most important great entertainment.” – MTC Subscriber on the drowsy Chaperone

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“Sweetness is still in style ... warm, positive celebration of female friendships.” - Winnipeg Free Press on Steel Magnolias

Marcel Deneer Cory Gergulich Anne-Marie Jensen Mr. & Mrs. R. Marks Susan Desjardine Paul Goez Colleen Johnson ♦ Mr. John R. Martens F.P. Doyle Barbara & David Goldenberg Janet Johnson Cheryl & Eric Matheson J. & L. Duff Jared Goodman Phyllis Kalinsky Ms. Linda Matheson Janice Duynisveld Donald Graham Ms. Penny Kelly Robert & Marjorie McCamis Dycom Direct Mail Services Ms. Linda Graham Karen King Dr. & Mrs. Tim McCarthy William & Helen Eamer Robert & Pauline Graves M.J. King Mrs. Grace McConkey Ms. Sheila East Susan & Barry Greenberg Peter Kohut Mrs. J.D. McCormick Greg Edmond & Ms. Donnalynn Grills Ernest Kornelsen Gerri & Fred McCullough Irene Groot-Koerkamp Rodger & Marion Guinn Gerald & Doris Koroscil Diane & Al McGregor John Edwards Mr. J.E. Guthrie Dennis & Lillian Kozak Doreen McKay Mrs. Beatrice Einarsson Corinne Halajko D.M. Kristjanson Dawn R. McKeag Mr. & Mrs. John & Martha Enns Dr. Linda Hamilton & Ken & Glenys Krotch Ruth McKenzie Mrs. Selma Enns Cst. Grange Morrow In memory of David Landy Greg & Gloria McLaren Lilianne Erickson Allan & Evelyn Hardy Cheryl Langer Patricia McLaughlin Norm & Kathy Estey Glen Harrison Barbara Latocki John & Joey McMillan Michael & Brenda Evans C. Haslewood Ms. Nancy Latocki Marilyn McMullan F. Fahner Dr. & Mrs. J.C. Haworth Kimberley N. Lawlor Donald McNabb Craig & Mary Fardoe Teresa A. Hay Dora Lawrie Dr. Ethel M. McPhail Barbara Farough Harrison Jean Highmoor Joe & Lauren Laxdal Garfield McRae Allison Fenske Jennie Hogan Mrs. I. Lee Susie Miclash Ms. D. Ferraton Neil Holliday Stephanie Levene Mr. & Mrs. James & Karren Middagh Nelma Fetterman Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Karen Howell Roberta & John Lewis Peter Miller Dr. & Mrs. D.D. & B.M. Fillis Frank & Donna Hruska Ms. Linda Liberta Mrs. M.V. Mills Mr. & Mrs. Gary W.E. Firth Mr. & Mrs. F.C. Hubbard Gordon P. Linney Annette & Harry Minuk Janet & Brian Fleishman Mr. Ian Hughes Danica Lister Bill & Nancy Mitchell Denis & Barb Fletcher Mrs. Kadri Irwin Lyn Lovatt Jack & Marilyn Mitchell Ms. Helen Fontaine Rudy & Gail Isaak Audrey Low Dr. Catherine Moltzan & Paul Brault Mrs. J. Frain Antoinette Jachetta Robert & Shirley Lynch Linda Moore Ruth & Joseph Freed Heddy Jacobson Joan Lytwyn Vera Moroz Margaret Funk Helmut & Eleanor Jaeger Mr. & Mrs. E.R. MacDonald Margaret Morran Ronald S. Gaffray Dr. & Mrs. James Jamieson Karen & Murray MacHutchon Fern Morris Victoria Gallimore Heather D. Janik Hazel & Malcolm MacLeod M.A. Mortimer Ms. Linda Garwood-Filbert Lars C. Jansson Jim MacNair Ms. Velma Motheral Ms. Aileen George Rhea & Dave Jenkinson Allan & Joanne Malenko Shelley Muir Dr. & Mrs. Ron & Denise George Brenda Jenkyns Mrs. Carol Markiewich Don Munro manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 -27- Friends of MTC continued

Jane Nattrass In memory of David Robertson – Mr. & Mrs. J.F.R. Taylor TRIBUTE GIFTS Kathi & John Neal Viola Robertson Don Thiessen Glenn & Neva Nicholls Renee Roseman Darrel & Marianne Thom Happy 50th Birthday, Gail Asper – Robert Nickel Lottie Rosenstock Douglas & Leeann Thompson Your friends at the office Vivienne Nickerson E. Ross Marilyn Thompson Ruth Bellan – Jewish Foundation of Allan Nimmo Pat & Michelle Rowan ♦ Helen Tomlinson Manitoba Terry & Karen Ogden Ms. Sandra Sadler Lee Treilhard In memory of Shirley Bradshaw – Kate Okany Rebecca Schindle Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Tye Kay Schalme & Margaret Stuart Joanne Olchowecki Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Regina Schipper Mr. Charles R. Vandekerkhove With sympathy for the Burns Mr. Donald Oliver Ms. Velma Schmidt M.W. Vint family and my good friend Truus Oliver Werner & Mary Schulz Sherry & Bob Ward Marguerite McGregor – Joan Jack Palmer & Judi Broeska ♦ Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Scott Veralyn R. Warkentin Jessiman Mr. James Parker Hilda Scrutton Dr. & Mrs. W. Waters In loving memory of Winnifred Bev Passey Jim & Susan Shaw Phyllis Watson (Winn) Anne Burns – Dave, Mr. Kent Paterson Louise Shaw Walter & Shirley Watts Jane, Jill & Jeff MacGregor, Robert Patrick Dr. Maurice Shnider & Sally Whan Mary Agnes Welch Isabelle Ellerby, Shelley Ruth Paul Barbara & Dennis Sigurdson Dorothy Westad Barnett & Barry Denesiuk, Lesia Peet Roslyn & Meyer Silver John T. & Justina Wiens Mary Konantz, John & Jean Linda & Rene Pelletier Paul Simpson Clive & Patricia Wightman Patterson, Board of Directors Carol Penner Arlene Sinclair Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Williams and staff of Misericordia Bev Phillips Jeff Sisler & Cathy Rippin-Sisler Tom & Norma Wilson Health Centre Foundation, Rev. & Mrs. N.W.B. Phills Mr. Bob Skazyk Dorcas & Kirk Windsor Bonnie Bisnett, Elizabeth Mr. & Mrs. Sam & Marcia Potter Mabel S. Smith Mrs. Evelyn Witwicki Moorhouse, employees of the Ms. Joanne Prygrocki J. Smyth E. Jane Woelk World Bank (Washington, DC), Ron & Sylvia Pryhitko Miss Debbie Spracklin Pooi-Leng Wong Financial Management, H. Carla & Patrick Rae Mrs. J. Sprange S.M. Woods Christine Day, Jeannie Mackay, Ms. Linda Ratynski Mr. David Stacey Mrs. Lorraine Woods-Bavasah Margaret Morse, Matthew Dr. Martin Reed & Joy Cooper K.J. Steen Ivy & Norval Young Bilash, Miss Thelma Fast, Philip Pat & Bill Reid Maureen & Leo Steinfeld Ms. Carrie Yudai Ashdown, Robert & Marion Joyce Rich K. Stewart Jessie Zacharias Patrick, Gary Bachman, Mr. & David & Helene Riesen Dr. V. Marie Storrie Harvey Zimberg Mrs. E.R. MacDonald, Patricia Donald & Sherrill Roach Mr. & Mrs. Paul Swart 21 Anonymous Guy, Peter John MacDonald,

-28- manitoba theatre centre | annual report 2009/2010 Friends of MTC continued Sheila & Ken Katz & Family, In memory of Gladys Jefkins who Ryan Segal – Jewish Foundation of In honour of Dr. Tippett – Best Wallace C. Murchison graced the MTC Volunteer Manitoba wishes on your retirement – In memory of Catherine Dampsy, Corps of Ushers for 45 years – In memory of Sybil Shack for Wilmer Penner who enjoyed MTC for many Her Ushers the benefit of MTC – Jewish The Winnipeg Foundation – years – Eleanor & Bob Siddall Hugh MacKinnon: Best wishes on Foundation of Manitoba Elizabeth B. Armytage Fund In recognition of Patrick Green’s your special birthday. May you Joan & Sam Sheps – The Winnipeg Foundation – volunteer work with the celebrate many more in good Congratulations on Sarah Shelagh Sinclair Fund Manitoba Theatre Centre – health with family & friends – & Dan’s upcoming wedding. The Winnipeg Foundation – Leslie PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Sharon & Gladys Love Wishing all of you much John Taylor Fund In memory of Ron Meyers – happiness and good health. – Jessica & Joel Cogan Sharon, Steven & Joseph Tritt

“Very engaging, compelling to watch” – CBC RADIO on 5 o’clock bells

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Cover: Naomi Costain as Janet Van De Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 2: (middle) The Manitoba Theatre Centre’s early location at Portage and Main. (bottom) MTC Artistic Director Steven Schipper poses with Ruth Abernathy’s Imagine, MTC. Photo by Steve Salnikowski/ chronic creative Page 3: Matt Kippen and Mike Shara in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 6: Greg Ellwand as Lord Peter Wimsey in Strong Poison. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 7: Philippa Domville as Marlene in Top Girls. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 8: (top) Mairi Babb as Rita in Educating Rita. Photo by Bruce Monk. (middle) Tanja Jacobs, Jani Lauzon and Waneta Storms in Mother Courage and Her Children. Photo by Andrée Lanthier. (bottom left) Patrick R. Brown and Debbie Maslowsky in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom right) Maria Dinn and Cindy Williams in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 10: Tracy Penner, Philippa Domville, Jennifer Villaverde and Sharon Bajer in Top Girls. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 11: The Tempting Providence touring company. (left to right) Technician Ian Kirk, MTC Outreach Coordinator Keri Ekberg, actor Renée Hackett, Tour Technical Director Bob Smith, actor Robert Wyatt Thorne, Stage Manager Shannon Hawes, actor Darryl Hopkins and actor Deidre Gillard-Rowlings. Page 12: Brendan Gall and Diana Donnelly in East of Berlin. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann. Page 14: (top) Dean Paul Gibson as Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom) Mairi Babb and Mike Shara in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 15: (top) Students arrive for a Theatre for Young Audiences performance. (bottom) Andrew Gillies and Mairi Babb in Educating Rita. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 16: MTC 2009/10 staff on the set of Educating Rita. Photo by Larry Isacoff. Page 17: Photos by Leif Norman. Page 18: (top) Eric Blais as Perry in Looking Back – West. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom left) Mairi Babb, Mike Shara and Lisa Anne Durupt in It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. (bottom right) Paul Dunn and Brendan Gall in East of Berlin. Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann. Page 21: Sharon Bajer and Susan Clark in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 22: (top) The Black & White Gala Ball Committee. Photo by kampphotography. (middle) The beautiful and historic Fort Garry Hotel made over for the Black & White Gala Ball. Photo by kampphotography. (bottom) The MTC Mainstage. Photo by GRAJEWSKI FOTOGRAPH INC. Page 23: The cast of The Producers. Page 24: The cast of Mother Courage and Her Children. Photo by Andrée Lanthier. Page 26: Kyle Blair and Timothy Gledhill in The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 27: Cindy Williams and Susan Clark in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 28: The cast of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play. Photo by Bruce Monk. Page 29: (top) Pierre Brault in 5 O’Clock Bells. Photo by Steve Boyton, Paul Toogood Photography. (bottom) The cast of Mother Courage and Her Children. Photo by Andrée Lanthier. Back Cover: Sharon Bajer and Maria Dinn in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Bruce Monk.

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as of May 31, 2010 Statement of Financial Position ASM CAPITAL THEATRE WORKING SCHOLARSHIP OPERATING REPLACEMENT DEVELOPMENT STABILIZATION CAPITAL TRUST 2010 2009 FUND FUND FUND FUND RESERVE FUND FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT Cash and short term investments 3,187,349 59,391 3,246,740 3,031,465 Restricted Cash 200,000 200,000 200,000 Accounts and grants receivable 543,359 32,345 575,704 485,203 Prepaid expenses 291,945 291,945 271,280 Due to/(from) funds (1,434,394) 489,040 25,325 720,029 200,000 - -

2,788,259 521,385 25,325 720,029 200,000 59,391 4,314,389 3,987,948 CAPITAL ASSETS 2,710,854 2,710,854 2,994,479 2,788,259 3,232,239 25,325 720,029 200,000 59,391 7,025,243 6,982,427

LIABILITIES CURRENT Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 416,503 416,503 286,515 Deferred revenue 2,371,756 2,371,756 2,220,491 2,788,259 2,788,259 2,507,006 DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS 2,619,570 2,619,570 2,963,957 DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS 59,391 59,391 59,505 2,788,259 2,619,570 59,391 5,467,220 5,530,468

NET ASSETS Restricted 200,000 200,000 200,000 Internally restricted 25,325 - 25,325 22,174 Invested in Capital assets - 612,669 - 612,669 585,657 Unrestricted - - 720,029 - 720,029 644,128

2,788,259 3,232,239 25,325 720,029 200,000 59,391 7,025,243 6,982,427

Statement of operations & changes in net assets as of May 31, 2010 ASM CAPITAL THEATRE WORKING SCHOLARSHIP OPERATING REPLACEMENT DEVELOPMENT STABILIZATION CAPITAL TRUST 2010 2009 FUND FUND FUND FUND RESERVE FUND FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL

Revenue 8,463,731 541,653 0 0 0 28,400 9,033,784 8,898,863

Expenses 8,329,830 544,641 24,849 0 0 28,400 8,927,720 9,263,112

EXCESS(DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 133,901 (2,988) (24,849) 0 0 0 106,064 (364,249)

Net assets, beginning of year 585,657 22,174 644,128 200,000 - 1,451,959 1,816,208

Interfund transfers (133,901) 30,000 28,000 75,901 - - - - Net assets, end of year - 612,669 25,325 720,029 200,000 - 1,558,023 1,451,959

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