(Submitted by yoyo43esp)FACTORY THEATRE  

Welcome to Factory Theatre’s 37th season of remarkable Canadian theatre! One of Factory’s greatest strengths has always been its eclectic nature, and this year’s program is no exception. To open our season, we’re proud to introduce Toronto audiences to Vern Thiessen with his stunning three-character play, Apple. We’re also excited to bring Siminovitch Prize winner Jillian Keiley’s much heralded production of Robert Chafe’s Tempting Providence to our stage. And, for the several thousand patrons who enjoyed last season’s hit comedy, Escape From Happiness, we’re thrilled to offer another great George F. Walker “East End” play, Better Living. Included in our season are partnerships with some of the city’s most startling and innovative independent theatre companies such as Factory favourites, Theatre Smith-Gilmour, Volcano, and one of the most exciting new companies on the block, fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company.

I look forward to seeing you at the Factory. Enjoy!

Ken Gass
Artistic Director

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37 years and counting!

Established in 1970 by current and founding Artistic Director Ken Gass, Factory Theatre was the first company in the nation to devote itself exclusively to producing Canadian plays. For over three decades, Factory has been at the forefront of the national theatre scene, building a theatre predicated on the Canadian playwright. The astonishing success of the Factory has indelibly changed the face of theatre in this country, as indigenous plays are now produced coast to coast. Currently the country’s largest producer of 100% homegrown creations, Factory is truly the home for Canadian theatre.

Factory's achievements lie not only in its historical contributions, but also in its ability to compete in an increasingly competitive cultural marketplace. Recent successes such as the re-visitation of the cannon of George F. Walker, including Suburban Motel and The East End Plays, Leon Aureus’ Banana Boys, co-produced with fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company, (which has gone on to national acclaim), Claudia Day’s Trout Stanley (which has received much acclaim in New York City), as well as our record-breaking presentation of Rick Miller and Daniel Brook’s Bigger than Jesus, are a testament to the high-quality productions that Toronto theatre goers have grown to expect when visiting The Factory. Toronto's entertainment scene is now busier than ever, and there is a tremendous demand for the groundbreaking plays that Factory delivers, including such productions such as Adam Pettle's Zadie's Shoes, which was later remounted by Mirvish Productions at The Winter Garden Theatre in Spring 2002 and Florence Gibson's Chalmers Award-winning Belle, later remounted in association with the National Arts Centre, Ottawa.

The Victorian mansion located at the corner of Bathurst and Adelaide Streets in the heart of Toronto’s most rapidly developing district, is Factory’s heritage home, which welcomes upwards of 45,000 patrons on an annual basis.

Each Season, Factory Theatre:

· Presents a varied slate of substantial plays for the discerning theatregoer (an ambitious 6 plays over the 2005-2006 theatrical season)

· Provides artist support through development activities such as the Factory Playwright’s Lab, Playwright Residencies, Youth Internships, and CrossCurrents

· Welcomes high school students throughout Ontario – from high-risk schools to private institutions – for Factory’s interactive education and scholarship program

· Provides support to Toronto’s vibrant independent theatre companies, and hosts high-profile events such as The Fringe and SummerWorks Festivals.

We welcome you to share our passion for supporting great Canadian art and artists – a passion that has been the driving force behind Factory for over three ground-breaking decades!

Recent Awards and Accolades

2006 Dora Award nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Featured Role in a Play or Musical (Ensemble, Banana Boys)
2005 Dora Award for Outstanding Direction (Ken Gass)
2005 Dora Award for Outstanding Actor (Irene Poole, The Leisure Society)
2005 Dora Award Nominations (8, including Outstanding New Play)
2004 Dora Award Nominations (3, including Outstanding New Play)
2003 Dora Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male (Richard McMillan in Through the Eyes)
2003 Dora Award nominations (9, including Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Production)
2002 Dora Award nominations (7, including Outstanding New Play)
2001 Dora Award nominations (7, including Outstanding New Play)
2001 Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts
Two 2001 Chalmers Awards for Best Play; Belle and Building Jerusalem
2000 Dora Award nomination for Best New Play, Belle
2000 Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts
1999 Dora Award for Best Performance by a Female (Nancy Beatty in Risk Everything)
1999 Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts
Two 1999 Chalmers Nominations for Best New Play; The Glace Bay Miner's Museum; Hello, Hello...
1998 Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts
1998 Chalmers Award for Best New Play, The End of Civilization
1998 Dora Award for Best New Play, Problem Child
1998 Dora Award for Best Performance by a Female, Kristen Thomson, Problem Child
1998 Chalmers Award for Best New Play, Problem Child

Factory Theatre Box Office
416-504-9971

Factory Theatre would like to extend a sincere ‘thank you’ to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their financial support in the purchase of a new and accessible box office system. To purchase your tickets online now, click here.

Regular Box Office Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In Show Box Office Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday, 1 pm - 8 pm
Sunday, open for 1 hour prior to the first show of the day for in person sales only. Call Box Office for most up-to-date hours of Operation.


Individual Tickets

Mainspace

TEMPTING PROVIDENCE *BETTER LIVING*ESCAPE FROM HAPPINESS
Preview Performances: $12
Tuesday - Thursday: $25 (8:00pm show)
Friday: $30 (8:00pm show)
Saturday: $35.50 (8:00pm show)
Sunday: $20 in advance or Pay What You Can at the door, (2pm show)

Please note: Performance during the LUMINATO FESTIVAL from June 1- June 10th vary in times and prices. Please call box office for updates on times and prices, or check out our website www.factorytheatre.ca and go to our online ticket purchase to see updated times.


Studio Theatre

YES YOKO SOLO, SIGN LANGUAGE, TOUGH!

$15.00 tickets (limited run)

• TOUGH! limited run during LUMINATO FESTIVAL from June 1-June 10th. Performance times and location vary, call box office for update or check out the on-line ticket page on www.factorytheatre.ca
• YES YOKO SOLO and SIGN LANGUAGE performances run Wednesday-Saturday 8pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. All shows $15.00
• SIGN LANGUAGE Wednesday April 11-Sunday April 15
• YES YOKO SOLO Wednesday April 18-Sunday April 22



Ticket prices now include a Heritage Maintenance Fee of $1.00 which will be used for ongoing facility improvement.

Email: boxoffice@factorytheatre.ca
If you wish to enquire about tickets via e-mail, please be sure to provide your name, telephone number, number of tickets required, show name, performance date and time. Tickets are not confirmed until a Box Office Representative contacts you regarding payment.

PLEASE NOTE: All requests will receive a response within 24hours (Monday-Friday). Extra time is required on weekends.


The Small Print:

We recommend booking tickets at least 48 hours in advance to ensure seating availability but we cannot guarantee availability.
Tickets and payments are processed at the time of ordering. There are no refunds or exchanges available.
Concern for other patrons dictates that latecomers will not be seated.
There is $2.25 service charge added to any tickets purchased over the phone or by email
For schedule information, please refer to each play.


Factory Theatre Box Office
416-504-9971
Regular Box Office Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday, 1 pm - 5 pm

In Show Box Office Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday, 1 pm - 8 pm
Sunday, open for 1 hour prior to the first show of the day for in person sales only.

FACTORY'S 2006-2007 PASSES NOW ON SALE
Four great options to choose from - save up to 35% off regular ticket prices

Factory Pass: $120
This five play flexible pass is loaded with savings! Use them any way, any time. See five different plays or bring four guests to one play. It is up to you!

Walker Pass: Two Shows, Four Tickets, One great price! For just $99.00 the Walker Pass is redeemable for FOUR tickets to Better Living and/or Escape From Happiness and you will receive $5.00 off tickets for the special production of Tough! There are only 250 passes available. Buy yours today!

Golden Pass: $96
Additional great savings for seniors 65+. All the same wonderful privileges as our Factory Pass.

Student/Artist Pass: $65
For full-time students and professional artists. Five flexible admissions; see any combination of shows and bring a friend or two! NOTE: Not valid Saturday evenings.

All Factory Passholders (excluding the Walker Pass) can also receive $5 off tickets for our Performance Spring series of Sign Language by Denise Clarke and Yes Yoko Solo by Jean Yoon.

How do I reserve?
Simply choose which nights you would like to come and call or email our box office to reserve your tickets at least 48 hours before each show. We will keep a record of how many tickets you have left on your Pass -- the ultimate in convenience for your busy schedule.

No Hassle, Free Ticket Exchanges
As a Passholder, simply call us 24 hours before your performance date and we will exchange your tickets without charge.

No Service Charges
Factory Passholders never pay box office service charges.

10% Discounts
Receive a 10% discount on unlimited additional tickets to all our productions.

Special Invitations/Passholder Nights
Receive invitations to exclusive Passholder evenings with pre-show hors d’oeuvres and post-show talkback sessions with the cast.



Let them know what you think about our shows! Call, fax, write or email us anytime and share your experience at our theatre. Ken Gass, founder and Artistic Director is always thrilled to hear from you!

FACTORY THEATRE
125 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA
M5V 2R2

Administration: 416-504-4473
Box Office: 416-504-9971
Fax: 416-504-4060
E-mail: info@factorytheatre.ca
Website: www.factorytheatre.ca
Business number: 123533812-RR0001

General Box Office Inquiries: boxoffice@factorytheatre.ca
For information on submitting a play to Factory, click here.
For information on auditioning for Factory, click here.
For information on venue space at Factory, click here


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yoyo43esp Reviews: 529Badges: 15	Overall:	March 29, 2007
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