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Sunday December 13 - 1pm
Afternoon Tea | Free with ticket
A conversation with Professor David Hyttenrauch about the fantasy genre that
inspired Legend Has It. Hosted by Artistic Associate Laurel Green. Enjoy a cup
of gourmet Tea Trader tea and a delicious pastry from Patisserie du Soleil.
Talkback Tuesday | Free with ticket
Join us after the show for a conversation with the cast.
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Sunday January 31 - 1pm
Afternoon Tea | Free with ticket
Join Artistic Associate Laurel Green for a conversation about the great stories
behind The Blues. Enjoy a cup of gourmet Tea Trader tea and a delicious
pastry from Patisserie du Soleil.
Friday March 4 and Saturday March 5
Raucous Caucus for Emerging Artists | $45
A weekend that connects, motivates and inspires the next generation of
theatre artists in our community.
Tuesday March 8 - 7:30pm
That $10 Ticket Thing | $10
Calling all students! Get a ticket to the show for only $10 and be entered to
win a door prize. Student ID is required.
Tuesday March 8 - After the show
Talkback Tuesday | Free with ticket
Join us after the show for a conversation with the cast.
Thursday December 31 - 9pm curtain
A Legendary New Year’s Eve | $75
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Sunday March 13 - 1pm
Afternoon Tea | Free with ticket
A conversation about adapting Cockroach from a novel to a stage play with
production dramaturg Laurel Green. Enjoy a cup of gourmet Tea Trader tea
and a delicious pastry from Patisserie du Soleil.
Ring in the New Year with this special late-night performance of Legend Has
It, followed by a champagne toast and post-show reception with food and
drinks. Best costume gets a prize, judged by the cast.
Thursday October 29 - After the show
Meet the Cast | Free with ticket
Sunday March 13 - After the show
Meet the Cast | Free with ticket
Join us for a conversation with the cast.
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Join us for a conversation with the cast.
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Friday March 18 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Sneak a Peek: The Temporary by Col Cseke
An Enbridge New Canadian Play in progress | Free
Hear a reading from a new play inspired by the true stories of temporary
foreign workers in Brooks Alberta. Pizza from Papa John’s and a Q&A with
the artists to follow.
Friday April 8 - After the show
Meet The Artists On Opening Night! | Free with ticket
Mingle with the artists, talk about the show, and celebrate with a glass of
sparkling wine.
Sunday April 10 - 12:00 to 1:30pm
Spring Fling! Pancake Brunch | Free
That $10 Ticket Thing | $10
Talkback Tuesday
Share your favourite moments from this season, learn about next year’s line
up, and mingle with artists, technicians, staff and volunteers.
Tuesday April 12 - 7:30pm
Calling all students! Get a ticket to the show for only $10 and be entered to
win a door prize. Student ID required.
Tuesday April 12 - After the show
Join us after the show for a conversation with the cast.
Wednesday April 13 - 6:00pm
Cocktails with Babs! | $25 - book early capacity limited
ATP’s Sommelier Michael Bigattini of Willow Park Wines & Spirits hosts an
exclusive tasting of signature cocktails inspired by Buyer & Cellar and paired
with delicious hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy a toast with the cast after the show.
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Tuesday January 26 - After the show
Mingle with the artists, talk about the show, all with a glass of sparkling wine.
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play. Get a ticket for only $25 if you’re 25 or under.
Meet The Artists On Opening Night! | Free with ticket
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If you’re a young adult in Calgary, you should see this
Calling all students! Get a ticket to the show for only $10 and be entered to
win a door prize. Student ID is required.
Friday March 4 - After the show
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Meet the Cast | Free with ticket
Join us for a conversation with the cast.
That $10 Ticket Thing | $10
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Friday December 11 and 13 - After the show
Tuesday January 26 - 7:30pm
Harry and Martha Cohen Award | Free with ticket
Join us to honour a distinguished Calgarian for their sustained and significant
contribution to theatre in Calgary.
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Hear from the artists involved in the stage adaptation of Cockroach.
Friday April 8 - Onstage after the show
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Youth is a dangerous time. Let’s talk about it. A panel discussion inspired by
The Circle.
Friday November 27 - After the show
Meet The Artists On Opening Night! - Free with ticket
Mingle with the artists, talk about the show, and celebrate with a glass of
sparkling wine.
Friday March 4 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
A Cockroach Sees Everything:
A Conversation with the Creators | Free
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Expand The Circle: A Public Conversation | Free
Meet The Artists On Opening Night! | Free with ticket
Papa John’s Pizza and a conversation with director Tracey Flye, hosted by
Artistic Director Vanessa Porteous.
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Thursday October 29 - 5:30pm
Join us for a conversation with the cast.
Friday January 22 - After the show
Papa John’s Pizza and a conversation with director Vanessa Porteous,
playwright Jonathan Garfinkel, and production dramaturg Laurel Green.
Thursday April 7 - 6:30pm
Pizza Night at ATP | Free with ticket
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Meet the Cast | Free with ticket
Thursday March 3 - 6:30pm
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Thursday November 26 - After the show
Papa John’s Pizza and a conversation with the artists behind Life, Death and
the Blues, hosted by Producer Dianne Goodman.
Talk about Cockroach with playwright Jonathan Garfinkel.
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Learn all about Christopher Durang, North America’s top comic playwright,
hosted by Artistic Associate Laurel Green. Enjoy a cup of gourmet Tea Trader
tea and a delicious pastry from Patisserie du Soleil.
Talk Back Tuesday | Free with ticket
Pizza Night at ATP | Free with ticket
March 1, 2, and 3 - After the show
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Tuesday October 27 - After the Show
Calling all students! Get a ticket to the show for only $10 and be entered to
win a door prize. Student ID is required.
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Sunday, September 27 - 1pm
Afternoon Tea | Free with ticket
That $10 Ticket Thing | $10
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ATP’s Sommelier Michael Bigattini of Willow Park Wines & Spirits hosts an
exclusive wine tasting inspired by our 2015/16 Season. Paired with delicious
hors d’oeuvres.
Calling all students! Get a ticket to the show for only $10 and be entered to
win a door prize. Student ID is required.
Thursday November 26 - 7:30pm
Mingle with the artists, talk about the show, and celebrate with a glass of
Barefoot Moscato sparkling wine.
Tuesday October 27 - 7:30pm
That $10 Ticket Thing | $10
Thursday January 21 - 6:30pm
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Papa John’s Pizza and a conversation with a Legend Has It hero hosted by
production dramaturg Vicki Stroich.
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Tuesday September 22 - After the show
Talkback Tuesday | Free with ticket
Pizza Night at ATP | Free with ticket
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Calling all students! Get a ticket to the show for only $10 and be entered to
win a door prize. Student ID is required.
Wednesday, September 23 - 6pm
Wines of ATP | $25 - book early capacity limited
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Pechakucha 20 speakers X 20 Seconds | $11
Calgary’s funkiest speaker series takes over The Martha Cohen Theatre!
Speakers include Geoffrey Simon Brown, playwright of The Circle. Tickets on
sale October 5 at ATPlive.com.
Join us after the show for a conversation with the cast.
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Monday October 26 - 7:30pm
Thursday November 26 - 6:30pm
Calgary’s best young Blues musicians share their talents in our lobby during
intermission. Are you a musician under 25? Want to play in our lobby?
Contact [email protected] to find out more.
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Pizza Night at ATP | Free with ticket
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Mingle with the artists, talk about the show, and celebrate with a glass of
Barefoot Moscato sparkling wine.
Hear a reading of a new play inspired by the unsolved mystery of the
Ranchlands Hum. Pizza from Papa John’s and a Q&A with the artists to
follow.
For one night only, audience and artists tweet live during the performance!
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Meet The Artists On Opening Night! | Free with ticket
Sneak a Peek: Deep Listening by Jordan Tannahill
An Enbridge New Canadian Play in progress | Free
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Friday October 23 - After the show
Friday November 6 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Meet the Playwright | Free with ticket
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Papa John’s Pizza and a conversation with director Ann-Marie Kerr, hosted by
production dramaturg Laurel Green.
Join us for a conversation with the cast.
Youth Blues Challenge | Free with ticket
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The Martha Cohen Theatre Lobby
Tuesday September 22 - 7:30pm
That $10 Ticket Thing | $10
Pizza Night at ATP | Free with ticket
Meet the Cast | Free with ticket
Throughout the entire run of the show
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All events take place in
Meet the makers and marvelous technicians who bring the plays on our stage
to life. Part of Beakerhead.
Thursday October 22 - 6:30pm
Sunday November 1 - After the show
Tuesday November 24 - 7:30pm During the show
Tweet Night at ATP | Free with ticket
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plays and celebrate the art of theatre.
Saturday September 19 - 3pm & 4pm
Take a Backstage Tour | Free
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and mingle to explore the themes of the
Mingle with the artists, talk about the show, and celebrate with a glass of
Barefoot Moscato sparkling wine.
Meet the Playwright | Free with ticket
Talk about The Circle with playwright and actor Geoffrey Simon Brown.
Afternoon Tea | Free with ticket
Visual artist Dana Buzzee talks about her immersive installation in the Arts
Commons Lightbox Gallery inspired by The Circle. Hosted by production
dramaturg Laurel Green. Enjoy a cup of gourmet Tea Trader tea and a
delicious pastry from Patisserie du Soleil.
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events where audiences and artists meet
Friday September 18 - After the show
Meet The Artists On Opening Night! | Free with ticket
Tuesday October 20, 21 and 22 - After the Show
Sunday November 1 - 1pm
COCKROACH
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LIFE, DEATH AND THE BLUES
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Friday September 18 - 6pm to 7pm
Come Launch The Season! | free
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Visual artist Dana Buzzee creates an immersive installation in conversation
with The Circle at Arts Commons Lightbox Studio next to our theatre
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Papa John’s Pizza and a conversation with director Glynis Leyshon,
hosted by Artistic Director Vanessa Porteous.
Meet the artists! Have a bite! Raise a glass!
Let the 2015/2016 Season begin!
Join us for over 50 fun, friendly and lively
Arts Commons Lightbox Studio | Free
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Throughout the entire run of the show
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Thursday September 17 - 6:30pm
Pizza Night at ATP | Free with ticket
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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Sunday April 17 - 1pm
Afternoon Tea | Free with ticket
Explore the book that inspired the play: Barbra Streisand’s book My Passion
for Design. Hosted by Artistic Associate Laurel Green. Enjoy a cup of gourmet
Tea Trader tea and a delicious pastry from Patisserie du Soleil.
Friday April 22 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Sneak a Peek: GIANT by David van Belle
An Enbridge New Canadian Play in progress | Free
Hear a reading from a new play inspired by the larger-than-life story of André
the Giant. Pizza from Papa John’s and a Q&A with the artists to follow.
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