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2012-13 SEASON

Women are extraordinary creatures. Courageous, passionate and caring; our impact is profound. But women

suffer, even as we succeed. We live in varying degrees of inequity. Violence is

pervasive. We are used to sell things from organic beer to fast cars. Women

are commoditized and reduced.

This is why we tell stories: to mitigate the message. Theatre can awaken us,

help us unlearn, and redefine what humanity is capable of. At Nightwood, articulating

our place in the world is the purpose; making essential theatre is the goal.

This season we return with Margaret Atwood’s wildly successful

The Penelopiad, premiere Jordi Mand’s razor sharp Between the Sheets

and develop the formidable Judith Thompson’s Who Killed Snow White? for

The New Groundswell Festival.

Welcome to the 2012-13 Season: Theatre for everyone. Made by women.

Kelly Thornton Denyse KarnArtistic Director Producer

2012-13 AT A GLANCEBetween the Sheets

September 18 to October 7, 2012

The PenelopiadJanuary 8 to February 10, 2013

The New Groundswell Festival A National Festival of Contemporary Women’s Theatre

March 15 to March 24, 2013

Plus FemCab 2013

The Lawyer Show 2013

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING A SEASON PASSHOLDER

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To be a woman in the world

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Tarragon Theatre Extra Space30 Bridgman Avenue

Nightwood Theatre presents the World Premiere

By Jordi Mand

Directed by Kelly Thornton

Starring Susan Coyne and Christine Horne

Between the Sheets

What begins as an ordinary parent teacher interview unravels into

a gripping and raw confrontation between two women on the brink

of disaster. One woman is fighting to protect her family. The other is fighting for the family she always

wanted. With razor sharp intensity, Mand has crafted a rollercoaster

ride of high stakes drama.

“There’s something about seeing a show that is not only brilliantly written - but also brilliantly performed - that really

gets my heart pounding...” – Theatre Patron

“stunning theatre” - TORONTO STAR

“an absolute triumph” - THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Buddies In Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street

Directed By Kelly Thornton

Starring Megan Follows

With Maev Beaty, Neema Bickersteth, Fiona Byrne, Sarah Dodd,

Monica Dottor, Audrey Dwyer, Nicole Joy-Fraser, Kelli Fox,

Cara Gee, Patricia Hamilton, Pamela Sinha and Sophia Walker

Following its wildly successful sold out run, The Penelopiad returns

to the stage! In Atwood’s daring response to Homer’s The Odyssey,

Penelope recounts her life’s story and the murder of her twelve handmaids

at the hands of her vengeful husband Odysseus. A bold theatrical spectacle,

matching gorgeous design, stage invention, potent storytelling, song, dance and powerful performances,

The Penelopiad is pure theatre. Don’t miss it!

The Penelopiad

By Margaret Atwood

January 8 to February 10, 2013

NNNN “superb” - NOW MAGAZINE

(L to R): Tara Rosling, Cara Gee, Monica Dottor, Pamela Sinha, Sophia Walker, Christine Brubaker, Raven Dauda, Kelli Fox, Bahia Watson, Megan FollowsPhoto by Robert Popkin

March 15 to March 24, 2013Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs

26 Berkeley Street

The New Groundswell FestivalFor industry series information

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A National Festival of Contemporary Women’s Theatre

Over 10 days, The New Groundswell Festival features 3 new plays by women as well as an industry series consisting of master classes, readings, provocative audience engagement panels and open forums.

Join us for this exciting Festival!Who Killed Snow White? by Judith Thompson

NIGHTWOOD THEATRE, TORONTO, ON

Predator or Prince Charming? Three generations of women collide when faced with their own ideas of good, evil and

happily ever after. Judith Thompson tackles feminism and gender issues head on in this gritty new play.

La mémoire du corps l Body Memory by Arianna Bardesono & Christine Khalifah

ODELAH CREATIONS, MONTREAL, QC

An original multi-disciplinary and multilingual piece on the memory of the female body. Incorporating physical theatre,

dance, projection and puppetry, Body Memory delves into the female psyche to reveal its hidden essence.

The Oracle at Gros Morne by Berni Stapleton THEATRE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, COW HEAD, NL

Come one, come all to the “Mr. and Mrs. Show” and discover the truth of the past. The Newfoundland fishery

is long gone and Gros Morne is now a spectacular tourist side show. The Oracle looks to the past, present and into

a dystopian future to reveal what happens to a culture when faced with environmental collapse.

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Festival Shows

June 6 to June 8, 2013Berkeley Street Theatre Downstairs26 Berkeley Street

For more details and to donate today go to nightwoodtheatre.net

The legal event of the year, The Lawyer Show is Nightwood Theatre’s annual fundraiser. This important event raises vital funds that go towards enhancing Nightwood’s productions and training programs. Each season Nightwood auditions and casts over 30 local lawyers and legal professionals - all with the goal of having fun, entertaining our audiences and raising money!

Be one of 10,000 to give $10 to support women’s voice in the arts.

10,000 WOMENHONOUR A WOMANIN YOUR LIFE!

Did you know:

• 72% of theatres in Canada are run by men. • Of the 1006 credited playwrights produced in Canada in 2010 only 288 were women. That is only 29%. • Only 33% of the plays produced are directed by women. • Approximately 70% of audiences attending the performing arts are women. • Nightwood showcased the works of 10 Canadian woman playwrights this year alone.

Equity in the arts is still an issue for women. In response and as a call to action, we are embarking on a 10,000 WOMEN campaign in support of women’s voice in the arts. For every $10 you donate, we invite you to honour a woman of your choice. When we hit our goal, we will recognize in print these remarkable women.

The Lawyer Show 2013Thespian Lawyers take to the boards to fundraise for Nightwood Theatre

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2012-13 SEASON PASS

AND SAVE 37%Passes are flexible, convenient, include free ticket exchanges and guarantee the best available seat.

Season Pass: $75INCLUDES A TICKET TO Between the Sheets, The Penelopiad, and The New Groundswell Festival *Pass price does not include HST

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Nightwood Theatre is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatre and engages under the terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, professional artists who are members of the Canadian Actor’s Equity Association, and is a member of the Toronto Alliance for Performing Arts (TAPA) and Theatre Ontario.

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Passholders Get The Perks!

NIGHTWOOD WOMEN EVERYWHEREThis page (L to R):Jordi Mand - Playwright, Between the SheetsAshley Westlake - Stage ManagerLaura Pomeroy - Associate ProducerErica Kopyto - Literary Manager/Dramaturg

Back Cover (L to R):Judith Thompson - Playwright, Who Killed Snow White?Suba Sankaran - Composer and Musical Director, The PenelopiadRebecca Peirson - Director of Marketing and Audience DevelopmentElvira Kurt - Host, FemCab 2012Christine Brubaker - Actor, The Penelopiad/Director, The Lawyer Show 2012

Front Cover (L to R):Patricia Hamilton - Actor, The PenelopiadSaroja Kuruganty - Lawyer/Actor, The Lawyer Show 2012Kelli Fox - Actor, The PenelopiadOphilia Davis - Actor, Emerging Actors ProgramMichelle Alexander - Associate Artistic Producer Inside Cover (L to R):Kelly Thornton - Artistic DirectorDenyse Karn - Producer

Graphic Design: Kinnon Elliott, kinnonelliott.comPhotography: Tanja-Tiziana, doublecrossed.caArt Direction: Denyse Karn

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