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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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Join us after the show for a conversation with the cast.
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.
BUYER & CELLAR
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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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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
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LIFE,
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THE CIRCLE
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LEGEND HAS IT
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LIFE, DEATH AND THE BLUES
Theatre Passe muraille Production
in association with HOpe and HELL theatre co.
Written and conceived by Raoul Bhaneja
directed by Eda Holmes
Photo by Sean Dennie
COCKROACH
Photo by Sean Dennie
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Presented by Alberta Theatre Projects & One Yellow Rabbit
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