Thanks to National Bank and the Generation Next Theatre Series, the Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to keep ticket prices for student groups at an all-time low and offer support to teachers organizing class trips.
For more information, please contact Lee Haberkorn, Educational Program Manager,
at 514.739.2301 ext.8331, or at leeh@segalcentre.org
EQUUS
September 11 – October 2, 2011
An epic production to launch the season! Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning play explores the realms of love, sex and religion. Alan Strang, a young man, is institutionalized after blinding six horses. Under the treatment of psychiatrist Martin Dysart, Alan unravels the truth behind his terrible act of passion and violence. A truly powerful modern masterpiece, acclaimed from Broadway to London: not to be missed!
Wednesday matinées: September 21st & September 28th @ 1:00pm
Monday Night Talkbacks: September 19th & September 26th @ 8:00pm
Please note: Contains mature subject matter and nudity. Secondary V and up.
THE PLAY’S THE THING
October 20 – November 20, 2011
In this witty comedy, the real-life drama of theatre comes to life. Successful playwright Turai and his collaborator, Mansky, bring their friend Albert, a young composer, on a surprise visit to an Italian castle high above the Mediterranean. After Albert overhears his beloved fiancée, the prima donna Ilona, in a steamy exchange with an actor, he is completely distraught and vows he will never write another note of music. Turai is determined to save his play and his friend’s love affair. What follows is a hilarious and playful look at the art of life.
Wednesday matinées: November 9th & November 16th @ 1:00pm
Monday Night Talkbacks: November 7th & November 14th @ 8:00pm
SCIENTIFIC AMERICANS
February 5 – 26, 2012
Scientific Americans centers on a brilliant young scientist, Jim, and his fiancée, Carol, a computer whiz. He lands a coveted research job in Los Alamos only to find out that his work may be involved in the development of a powerful new weapon. If you are involved in creating a mathematical formula or computer code that is eventually used to build a deadly missile, are you also responsible for the deaths incurred? A captivating play by one of the most acclaimed playwrights in Canada!
Wednesday matinées: February 15th & February 22nd @ 1:00pm
Monday Night Talkbacks: February 13th & February 20th @ 8:00pm
VIGIL
March 11 – April 1, 2012
This internationally acclaimed, incisive comedy brilliantly tackles the rites and hypocrisies surrounding death. Kemp, a self-centered bank employee, receives a letter from his aunt Gracy. Alone and ill, she feels the end is near. Without a second’s hesitation, Kemp packs his bags and rushes across the country to be at “Auntie’s” side. To his great surprise, she doesn’t seem at all ready to leave for a better place! This Canadian play reveals the solitude borne by the unloved through humour and tenderness, with a twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Wednesday matinées: March 21st & March 28th @ 1:00pm
Monday Night Talkbacks: March 19th & March 26th @ 8:00pm
SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR
April 29 – May 20, 2012
Two people (married — but not to each other) meet for one weekend year after year in a nice little country inn. Only one weekend — after that they go back to their lives, their kids and their spouses. Over the course of 24 years, they develop an emotional intimacy deeper than what one would expect. The play conveys a rainbow of emotions over a quarter-century, as life gives and takes away, and the world continues to change. A smart and touching comedy!
Wednesday matinées: May 9th & May 16th @ 1:00pm
Monday Night Talkbacks: May 7th & May 14th @ 8:00pm
KAZABLAN
June 10 – July 1, 2012
An Israeli take on West Side Story, Kazablan is a musical love story that reaches across diverse cultures. Kazablan, a street-wise war hero of Sephardic descent, falls in love with Rachel, an Ashkenazi Jew. Will their love triumph in the face of adversity and moral judgement? This universal story explores these themes in a toe-tapping musical that’s sure to leave you humming!
Monday Night Talkbacks: June 18th & June 25th @ 8:00pm
All group student ticket prices are 17.00$
Depending on the number of students booked, teacher tickets are complimentary!
Theatre enhancements available for students:
•Pre/post theatre workshops
•Segal in the classroom (performing artists visit your class)
•Backstage tours
•Student talkbacks
