Your support as a member of our Playwright’s Circle indicates your extraordinary commitment to the Stratford Festival. This leadership level of membership enables us to continue to produce world class theatre for patrons of all ages and allow us to work with world-renowned directors, actors, designers and artisans. We are pleased to provide you with special opportunities and privileges to bring you closer to the Festival at this level. Please be sure to explore the many events designed with you in mind.
As a PWC member, we are pleased to provide you with special opportunities and privileges to bring you closer to the Festival. PLAYWRIGHT’S CIRCLE MEMBER PRIVILEGESPlease click the membership level name for a full list of privileges at each level.
The opportunity to attend a PWC Members’ Weekend. Details to follow. There is a bonus to ordering early. If you purchase your tickets during the priority booking period and your plans change, call us and we will waive the $4 per ticket exchange fee (limited to 4 tickets per season). Our Box Office representative will inform you of any difference in ticket prices when you call. * The opportunity to purchase A+ seating for all openings at the Festival and Avon Theatres. Access to the PWC Members’ Lounge (half hour prior to performance, during intervals and half hour following performance) when attending performances at the Festival Theatre. * Personalized concierge service provided by Playwright’s Circle staff. Let us help you plan and enhance your Stratford experience. “Best seats in the house” held exclusively for PWC Members until 72 hours before each performance (subject to availability).The opportunity to attend a series of Playwright’s Circle events throughout the season including informal information sessions with actors, directors, designers, artisans, senior staff and academics. Two complimentary tickets for the performance of your choice. * The opportunity to experience a tour of your choice (includes Archives, Theatre, Garden or Warehouse tours). * The opportunity to watch a changeover from one production to another (Festival and Avon Theatres). Advance reservations required.Waiver of the shipping and handling fee on ticket purchases (limited to two orders per season). * An invitation to attend post-performance receptions with artists after all openings where you purchase or book a ticket through your Playwright’s Circle membership. A coupon for a complimentary Souvenir Program. * Acknowledgement of your gift in all house programs, the Souvenir Program and on the Stratford Festival website.
Members at the Gold Stage and above are invited to attend Opening Night Dinners prior to a selection of performances. Blithe Spirit on June 1 at Mercer Hall Inn, Othello on August 14 at Pazzo Ristorante, The Merchant of Venice on August 15 in the Paul D. Fleck Marquee and a Champagne & Dessert Reception on May 28 prior to Fiddler on the Roof. See Playwright’s Circle events. The opportunity to shadow a performance at the Festival or Avon Theatres. Complimentary reserved parking in the lower parking lot - Queen Street and Lakeshore Drive (limited to four times per season). * The opportunity to experience a private tour of the Archives, Warehouse or Theatre at the Festival Theatre. Advance reservations required. * Personalized concierge service provided by the Playwright’s Circle Manager. A complimentary copy of the Souvenir Program mailed to your home. *
Guaranteed opportunity to purchase VIP seating for all openings at the Festival, Avon, Tom Patterson and Studio Theatres, including the gala season opening night, if purchased by May 1st, 2013. The opportunity to watch a final dress rehearsal. A complimentary signed copy of the Souvenir Program mailed to your home. * Direct phone access to Colleen White, Special Orders Coordinator, for all ticket purchases (during regular business hours). Two additional complimentary tickets (total of four complimentary tickets) for the performance of your choice.*
Complimentary reserved parking in the Buick Lot (upper lot) for performances at the Festival Theatre- excluding opening night (limited to four times per season). * A personalized appointment with Colleen White, Special Orders Coordinator, at your convenience, to purchase your tickets on the first “on-sale” day of the season.
Preferred seating at the Leadership Luncheon featuring Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director.
Two additional complimentary tickets (total of six complimentary tickets) for a performance of your choice. *
Four additional complimentary tickets (total of ten complimentary tickets) for a performance of your choice. *
Unique, one of a kind, opportunities determined in consultation with the donor.
PLEASE NOTE: Member privileges are cumulative within the Playwright’s Circle. You are entitled to the privileges at your Stage as well as the preceding Stages. If you choose to receive tangible privileges (marked with an * on the list) a tax receipt will be issued for the maximum amount allowable by law. The following amount will be deducted from your tax receipt: Silver Stage- $264.70; Gold Stage - $296.70; Diamond Stage - $429,40; Emerald Stage - $457.40; Sapphire Stage - $457.40; Ruby Stage - $790.10; Platinum Stage - $1055.50 and Artistic Director’s Circle - $1255.50. For more information, contact Sharon Butler, Playwright’s Circle Manager at (519) 271.0055, ext. 5635 or 1.800.561.1233, ext. 5635 or sbutler@stratfordfestival.ca.