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- SEVEN DAYS

- THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS

-THE TIMES ARGUS

Sister ActJune 21 – July 2

BaskervilleJuly 6 – 16

Guess Who’s Coming to DinnerJuly 20 – 30

Pete ‘n’ KeelyAugust 3 – 13

2016 SeasonWelcome

The making of a Playhouse season is an exciting and complex undertaking.

First, the list of hundreds of plays we want to produce for you is narrowed down to only four. There must be a mix of styles and genres, from beloved classics to Vermont premieres. Once titles are selected we work with each play publisher to obtain performance rights. Next we carefully select professional directors who will breathe life into the script, designers who will add visual magic, and production artists who will build and create the physical space in which the story unfolds.

Then there is the extraordinarily complicated assembling of the acting company. Each year we audition over one thousand professional actors in New York City and beyond. Every actor is given consideration for each role as we draw together an acting company that will offer you our theater-goers the highest quality performances possible.

After much brainstorming, negotiating, travelling, auditioning, deliberating, and pencil sharpening we are ready to embark on this year’s line-up. I welcome you to a theater season that proudly showcases the assortment of vibrant and dynamic work I have been building into our programming as Producing Artistic Director.

It has been 68 years since Saint Michael’s Playhouse opened its doors to the Greater Burlington community and now, with hundreds of productions and more than one million audience members, the Playhouse is stronger and more exciting than ever, with more than 16,000 audience members enjoying a performance at the Playhouse each season.

So, treat your spouse to four romantic summer evenings at the theater. Impress a date with your cultural savvy. Share memorable experiences with your friends. Bring the kids and spark their creativity with a dose of the arts.

Anyone and everyone is welcome … Saint Michael’s Playhouse is here for you!

WELCOME TO OUR 69TH SEASON

Chuck Tobin, Producing Artistic Director

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DIVINE BROADWAY MUSICAL BLOCKBUSTER

Sister ActMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Glenn Slater

Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill SteinkellnerDirected by Keith Andrews

The new blockbuster Broadway musical, based on the hit film of the same name, tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and hides in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Disguised as a nun, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Originally produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a heavenly tribute to the universal power of friendship and a reason to rejoice!

EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. June 21 – 25, 28 – July 2MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. June 25 & July 2

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Ken Ludwig’s

BaskervilleA Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Based on the novel The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

Directed by Sarah Carleton

Vermont premiere. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on the case and must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters.

EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. July 6 – 9, 12 – 16MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. July 9 & 16

A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY MYSTERY

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Guess Who’sComing to Dinner

By Todd KreidlerBased on the screenplay

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner by William RoseDirected by Kathryn Markey

Vermont premiere. The new stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning classic film. Set in the late 60’s, a wealthy, white couple’s proud, liberal sensibilities are shaken when their daughter brings her African-American fiancé home to meet them. Both sets of parents must confront their own unexpected reactions and concerns for their children as their beliefs are put to the test. A warm and witty exploration of family and culture and knowing which of them has the greater hold on our hearts.

EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. July 20 – 23, 26 – 30MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. July 23 & 30

NEW STAGE ADAPTATION OF THE CLASSIC FILM

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Pete ‘n’ KeelyBook by James Hindman

Original Music by Patrick BradyOriginal Lyrics by Mark Waldrop, Patrick Brady

Directed by Kathryn Markey

A live telecast of a 1968 television special at NBC studios in New York City reunites one of the most famous entertainment industry couples of the 50s and 60s … Pete ‘n’ Keely. Despite their recent break-up this glitzy, star-spangled celebrity couple takes the audience on a dazzling and hilarious ride. Tunes, mayhem, and sparks fly as they attempt to keep their turbulent past out of the limelight while performing their greatest hits. A sparkling musical cocktail, on the rocks.

EVENINGS: 8:00 p.m. August 3 – 6, 9 – 13MATINEES: 2:00 p.m. August 6 & 13

SPARKLING OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL COMEDY

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Highlights Past Productions

Almost, Maine, 2008

Over the Pub, 2012

Barnum, 2008

Arsenic and Old Lace, 2014

Woody Guthrie’s American Song, 2015

Wait Until Dark, 2015Fiddler on the Roof, 2013

Young Frankenstein, 2014Dames at Sea, 2009

Boeing–Boeing, 2011 Outside Mullingar, 2015

Spamalot, 2015

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Direct from New York City, Broadway Workshop returns to Saint Michael’s Playhouse for its ninth summer. Camp Vermont is a five day musical theater camp for kids. Learn from Broadway Workshop’s acclaimed staff from New York City as well as Playhouse stars who have worked on Broadway and at theatres across the country.

This year Camp Vermont will take place from Tuesday – Saturday, July 5th-9th.

Campers will take center stage performing in two different hit Broadway musicals medleys specifically arranged for Camp Vermont. Every camper will get to step into the spotlight and be featured with lines and solos. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in theatrical workshops taught by special guest teachers. Campers will also have an insider’s backstage tour of the Playhouse!

Our Saturday afternoon performance will take place in the McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are complementary. The Camp Vermont finale run time is 40 minutes.

Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.For ages 8 -16 (students divided into groups by ages)Space is limited! To register, visit www.BroadwayWorkshop.comLocation: Saint Michael’s Playhouse • Cost: $330.00

PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Playhouse Junior Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

The scrumdidilyumptious adventures of Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale.

Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Mr. Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. The five children who come up with these tickets win a lifetime supply of candy, a free tour of the Wonka factory, and learn many important life lessons along the way.

Featuring the songs from the film starring Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka is an enchanting musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth as is takes the audience on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!

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Subscriber Benefits BEST WAY TO SAVE MONEYInterested in saving money? The Playhouse subscription plan is for you! Save 20 percent off single-ticket prices.

GUARANTEED TICKETS Performances sell out quickly! Subscribe to the season and guarantee yourselves seats to SISTER ACT and our entire summer lineup.

SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR FRIENDS Playhouse subscribers receive $3 off the regular single-ticket price when purchasing extra tickets for your guests to the performances you are attending.

PRIORITY SEATING Want the best seats in the house? Subscribers receive best available seats before single tickets go on sale to the general public.

TICKET EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES Unable to make your originally selected performance date? Exchange your tickets without a fee by phone at least 48 hours in advance for available seats to another performance of the same show.

AREA RESTAURANT SAVINGS Dine out before the show and save. We are delighted to offer our subscribers special discounts at area restaurants.

CHILDREN’S THEATER TICKETS Introduce your children or grand- children to the excitement of live theater with our Children’s Theater Company Playhouse Junior! Subscribers may purchase tickets to Willy Wonka prior to single-ticket buyers. These productions are not included in the subscription package, but may be purchased separately.

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SPONSOR A SEAT AND SUPPORT THE PLAYHOUSE We now have new, quiet and comfortable theater seating … and a continued opportunity for you to be a part of the Playhouse by naming a seat!

As an auxiliary enterprise of Saint Michael’s College, we rely on the support of our friends, patrons and sponsors. Ticket sales earn a large portion of our budget, nearly 70% (an outstanding achievement for any non-profit performing arts organization), but the remaining 30% must come from contributions.

Help Saint Michael’s College bridge the gap between Playhouse operating costs and ticket revenue with a tax-deductible contribution. When you give $500 or more, you can leave a lasting imprint by naming one of our new theater seats.

If you would like to sponsor a seat, please contact Kitty Bartlett at 802.654.2602 or kbartlett2@smcvt.edu.

Other Opportunities to GiveAngel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,500+

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May 2 at the box office. New subscriptions may be purchased beginning

May 4 by mail using the attached order form, online, or at the box office in the McCarthy Arts Center on the campus of Saint Michael’s College. Purchases

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Subscription Packages include one ticket to each of the four mainstage productions. Shows sell out quickly–subscribe now!

• Evening Series - 20% savings over single-ticket price $141 per package ($159.43 with processing fee and 7% sales tax included.*)

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