Cynthia Dale gives talks about 42nd Street, her character and working with such an amazing era of time. Call Today - 1.800.567.1600 or Order Online - http://bit.ly/GBbJsM 2012 PLAYBILL: Much Ado About Nothing 42nd Street The Matchmaker Henry V You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Pirates of Penzance A Word or Two Cymbeline Elektra MacHomer The War of 1812 WORLD PREMIÈRES Wanderlust The Best Brothers Hirsch The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012. FESTIVAL THEATRE: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Newton April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28 42nd Street Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Directed by Gary Griffin April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29 The Matchmaker By Thronton Wilder Directed by Chris Abraham May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2 Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13 AVON THEATRE: A Word or Two Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer Directed by Des McAnuff July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30 The Pirates of Penzance By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1 TOM PATTERSON THEATRE: Cymbeline By William Shakespeare Directed by Antoni Cimolino May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31 Wanderlust Book by Morris Panych Music by Marek Norman Based on the poems of Robert Service Directed by Morris Panych June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11 Elektra By Sophokles Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11 STUDIO THEATRE: MacHomer Created and performed by Rick Miller Directed by Sean Lynch May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5 The Best Brothers By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Dean Gabourie June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12 Hirsch Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson Directed by Paul Thompson June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

One of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies meets one of TV's most popular families in this brilliant comic tour-de-force. It's Macbeth as enacted by more than fifty characters from the animated hit series The Simpsons -- each one brought to life in an astonishing solo feat of vocal mimicry. a WYRD Production in association with Jeff Lord/KIDOONS Network, Erich Jungwirth/VoiceChair Productions and Richard Jordan Productions, Ltd. Created and performed by Rick Miller Adapted from William Shakespeare's Macbeth and characters created by Matt Groening Directed by Sean Lynch Lighting & Stage Design by Beth Kates

Wigs and Make-up Technical Advisor Dave Kerr explains how wigs are made and how sideburns are being created for Tom McCamus to wear in the 2012 production of The Matchmaker.

Director and Choreographer Donna Feore discusses the music, cast, and core message of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown -- 1 of 14 magnificent productions as part of the 2012 Stratford Shakespeare Festival! Call Today - 1.800.567.1600 or Order Online - http://bit.ly/GBbJsM 2012 PLAYBILL: Much Ado About Nothing 42nd Street The Matchmaker Henry V You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Pirates of Penzance A Word or Two Cymbeline Elektra MacHomer The War of 1812 WORLD PREMIÈRES Wanderlust The Best Brothers Hirsch The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012. FESTIVAL THEATRE: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Newton April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28 42nd Street Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Directed by Gary Griffin April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29 The Matchmaker By Thronton Wilder Directed by Chris Abraham May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2 Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13 AVON THEATRE: A Word or Two Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer Directed by Des McAnuff July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30 The Pirates of Penzance By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1 TOM PATTERSON THEATRE: Cymbeline By William Shakespeare Directed by Antoni Cimolino May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31 Wanderlust Book by Morris Panych Music by Marek Norman Based on the poems of Robert Service Directed by Morris Panych June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11 Elektra By Sophokles Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11 STUDIO THEATRE: MacHomer Created and performed by Rick Miller Directed by Sean Lynch May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5 The Best Brothers By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Dean Gabourie June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12 Hirsch Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson Directed by Paul Thompson June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

Stratford Shakespeare Festival actors participated in the world's first real-time performance capture of a Shakespearean scene at the 2012 Canada 3.0 Conference (April 25, 2012). Company members Geraint Wyn Davies and Claire Lautier play Prospero and Miranda in a scene from The Tempest. Also appearing is Pascal Langlois as Caliban, in a performance displayed in real time by collaborators morro images Inc. and Motives in Movement (MiM).

Technical Director Andrew Mestern explains how lightweight beams that look like solid wood were constructed for the 2012 production of Henry V. Call Today - 1.800.567.1600 or Order Online - http://bit.ly/GBbJsM 2012 PLAYBILL: Much Ado About Nothing 42nd Street The Matchmaker Henry V You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Pirates of Penzance A Word or Two Cymbeline Elektra MacHomer The War of 1812 WORLD PREMIÈRES Wanderlust The Best Brothers Hirsch The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012. FESTIVAL THEATRE: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Newton April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28 42nd Street Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Directed by Gary Griffin April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29 The Matchmaker By Thronton Wilder Directed by Chris Abraham May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2 Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13 AVON THEATRE: A Word or Two Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer Directed by Des McAnuff July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30 The Pirates of Penzance By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1 TOM PATTERSON THEATRE: Cymbeline By William Shakespeare Directed by Antoni Cimolino May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31 Wanderlust Book by Morris Panych Music by Marek Norman Based on the poems of Robert Service Directed by Morris Panych June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11 Elektra By Sophokles Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11 STUDIO THEATRE: MacHomer Created and performed by Rick Miller Directed by Sean Lynch May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5 The Best Brothers By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Dean Gabourie June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12 Hirsch Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson Directed by Paul Thompson June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

Scenic Carpenter Stephen Morgan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Schroeder's piano, appearing in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown — just one of 14 productions in the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Danny McManus, Assistant Head Scenic Artist, explains how he and Janet Shearn painted the 3D-looking iconic show curtains appearing in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2012 production of 42nd Street. Call Today - 1.800.567.1600 or Order Online - http://bit.ly/GBbJsM 2012 PLAYBILL: Much Ado About Nothing 42nd Street The Matchmaker Henry V You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Pirates of Penzance A Word or Two Cymbeline Elektra MacHomer The War of 1812 WORLD PREMIÈRES Wanderlust The Best Brothers Hirsch The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012. FESTIVAL THEATRE: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Newton April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28 42nd Street Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Directed by Gary Griffin April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29 The Matchmaker By Thronton Wilder Directed by Chris Abraham May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2 Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13 AVON THEATRE: A Word or Two Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer Directed by Des McAnuff July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30 The Pirates of Penzance By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1 TOM PATTERSON THEATRE: Cymbeline By William Shakespeare Directed by Antoni Cimolino May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31 Wanderlust Book by Morris Panych Music by Marek Norman Based on the poems of Robert Service Directed by Morris Panych June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11 Elektra By Sophokles Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11 STUDIO THEATRE: MacHomer Created and performed by Rick Miller Directed by Sean Lynch May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5 The Best Brothers By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Dean Gabourie June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12 Hirsch Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson Directed by Paul Thompson June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

A first look at the fun loving cast of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2012 production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. CAST: Ken James Stewart | Charlie Brown Stephen Patterson | Snoopy Erica Peck | Lucy Kevin Yee | Linus Amy Wallis | Sally Andrew Broderick | Schroeder Call Today - 1.800.567.1600 or Order Online - http://bit.ly/GBbJsM 2012 PLAYBILL: Much Ado About Nothing 42nd Street The Matchmaker Henry V You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Pirates of Penzance A Word or Two Cymbeline Elektra MacHomer The War of 1812 WORLD PREMIÈRES Wanderlust The Best Brothers Hirsch The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012. FESTIVAL THEATRE: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Newton April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28 42nd Street Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Directed by Gary Griffin April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29 The Matchmaker By Thronton Wilder Directed by Chris Abraham May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2 Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13 AVON THEATRE: A Word or Two Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer Directed by Des McAnuff July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30 The Pirates of Penzance By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1 TOM PATTERSON THEATRE: Cymbeline By William Shakespeare Directed by Antoni Cimolino May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31 Wanderlust Book by Morris Panych Music by Marek Norman Based on the poems of Robert Service Directed by Morris Panych June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11 Elektra By Sophokles Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11 STUDIO THEATRE: MacHomer Created and performed by Rick Miller Directed by Sean Lynch May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5 The Best Brothers By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Dean Gabourie June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12 Hirsch Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson Directed by Paul Thompson June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

Properties assistant Shirley Lee works under a mountain of fabric as she assembles the giant French and English flags for the 2012 production of Henry V.

Carolyn Horley, Properties Assistant, shows us how she sculpted and fabricated the silver coin pieces appearing in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2012 production of 42nd Street. Call Today - 1.800.567.1600 or Order Online - http://bit.ly/zLvV1f 2012 PLAYBILL: Much Ado About Nothing 42nd Street The Matchmaker Henry V You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Pirates of Penzance A Word or Two Cymbeline Elektra MacHomer The War of 1812 WORLD PREMIÈRES Wanderlust The Best Brothers Hirsch The 2012 Season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival runs from April 12 to October 28, 2012. FESTIVAL THEATRE: Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Newton April 26 to October 27 - Opens May 28 42nd Street Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble Directed by Gary Griffin April 12 to October 28 - Opens May 29 The Matchmaker By Thronton Wilder Directed by Chris Abraham May 12 to October 27 - Opens June 2 Henry V By William Shakespeare Directed by Des McAnuff June 24 to September 29 - Opens July 13 AVON THEATRE: A Word or Two Written, arranged and performed by Christopher Plummer Directed by Des McAnuff July 25 to August 26 - Opens August 2 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore May 15 to October 28 - Opens May 30 The Pirates of Penzance By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Ethan McSweeny May 3 to October 27 - Opens June 1 TOM PATTERSON THEATRE: Cymbeline By William Shakespeare Directed by Antoni Cimolino May 10 to September 30 - Opens May 31 Wanderlust Book by Morris Panych Music by Marek Norman Based on the poems of Robert Service Directed by Morris Panych June 20 to September 28 - Opens July 11 Elektra By Sophokles Directed by Thomas Moschopoulos July 29 to September 29 - Opens August 11 STUDIO THEATRE: MacHomer Created and performed by Rick Miller Directed by Sean Lynch May 2 to May 26 - Opens May 5 The Best Brothers By Daniel MacIvor Directed by Dean Gabourie June 26 to September 16 - Opens July 12 Hirsch Created and conceived by Alon Nashman and Paul Thompson Directed by Paul Thompson June 20 to September 14 - Opens July 12

Cutter Kim Crossley gives us a first look at some of the materials, trim and costumes for the 2012 production of The Matchmaker.

Scenic Carpenter Stephen Morgan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Lucy's Booth (Psychiatric Help - 5 Cents) appearing in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown -- just one of 14 productions in the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

See how Scenic Artists Danny McManus and Michael Wharran created the painted show drop for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2012 production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Props maker Heather Ruthig gives us a quick look at the process of transforming taxidermy forms into props for Henry V. Henry V is just one of 14 productions as part of the 60th season at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com 1.800.567.1600

Spanning a 4 week period, watch as the Much Ado About Nothing stage floor goes from plywood to paint in under 3 minutes.  http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com 1.800.567.1600

With over 300 individual welds and 500 lights, the 42nd Street Marquee will surely dazzle the eyes when it makes its grand entrance on the stage. 42nd Street is just one of 14 productions in the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. www.stratfordfestival.ca

A modern look at Romeo and Juliet. Directors: Karen Pinker, Heather Davies Composer: The Writer's Society Writer: William Shakespeare Actors: Bethany Jillard, Tyrone Savage DOP: Tony Edgar Editor: Jane MacRae Producers: Sherry Lawr, Gordon Henderson, art from KaoS Media Inc. Funder: Bravo!FACT

Scenic Carpenter Stephen Morgan gives us a sneak peek at the school bus appearing in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown -- just one of 14 productions in the 60th season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Properties Assistant Ken Dubblestyne works on Jupiter's Eagle for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2012 production of Cymbeline. The wings of this giant mechanical bird have been recycled from the 2010 production of The Tempest.

Properties Assistant Ken Dubblestyne and Assistant Scenic Artist Lisa Summers create a stunning Golden Eagle out of polyurethane foam. This piece will be one of the main features on stage for the 2012 production of 42nd Street at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

General Director, Antoni Cimolino, and Artistic Director, Des McAnuff, share their World Theatre Day message as we celebrate the power of theatre to move, inspire and connect all humankind. http://www.world-theatre-day.org/en/index.html

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