ANNUAL REPORT Stratford Festival of Canada STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF

2004 ANNUAL REPORT Stratford Festival of Canada STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 A Message from TOM ORR Chair of the Board of Governors The pleasure of the fleeting year – Sonnet 97 A Message from RICHARD MONETTE Artistic Director A message from Tom Orr, Chair of the Board of Governors A Message from ANTONI CIMOLINO Executive Director Milestones of the 2004 Season Achieving Artistic Excellence Serving our Patrons and Donors A Learning Place Youth and Diversity Connecting with our Community The Prospero Society “While there is something inherently fleeting about the Stratford experience, there are also moments that live in our minds and hearts forever” For All Time Endowment Annual Donors 2004 Financial Statements It’s hard to believe that the 2004 season at Stratford has come and gone, and we stand on the threshold of another exciting adventure. While there is something inherently fleeting about the Stratford experience, there are also moments that live in our minds and hearts forever. For me, there were many such moments in 2004, from the opening of King Lear in New York in March to the last bow of the Guys and Dolls cast in November. It was an exceptional year, on both artistic and administrative fronts, and I am proud to have played a small part in the Festival’s continuing success. This was a year of significant financial challenges. Despite the artistic excellence and critical success of our playbill, ticket sales fell below projections. Thanks to the creativity and skill of our staff and company, the loyalty of our patrons, and the generosity of our donors and volunteers, we met and overcame the challenges and ended the season on the positive side of the ledger. My special thanks to Richard Monette and Antoni Cimolino, who continue to achieve that miracle of leadership: keeping a finger on the pulse without losing sight of the longer-term future and higher goals of the Festival. I am particularly delighted by the success of our progress on the fundraising front. To all our donors, both corporate and individual, my most heartfelt thanks. It was your decision to reach deep and give from the heart that saved the day in 2004. As you have proved many times before, this is truly your Festival, and you are always there when we need you. I can’t mention donors without paying special tribute to Bruce and Betty Birmingham, who gave $5 million to our Endowment Foundation in support of the Conservatory and who also jumpstarted annual giving through their innovative matching programme. Your generosity is a marvellous expression of faith in the Festival and its artists, and a model for everyone who believes in the magic of Stratford and wants it to continue. When donors demonstrate such faith in us, we must invest their resources wisely. This year we embarked on some long-overdue improvements to our facilities, both at the Festival Theatre itself and more notably at 423 Brunswick Street, where we are building new facilities for the Archives and Costume Warehouse. The cost of these improvements will be met through the portion of our ticket prices allotted to capital projects and through a generous $1-million grant from Canadian Heritage. During 2004, we also updated our strategic plan, to ensure that we can see the road ahead and know which forks to choose. We are blessed at the Festival to benefit from the contribution of hundreds of skilled and committed volunteers. The Stratford Express, the Festival’s only fundraising event, raised more than $405,000 – the most successful year ever. Our congratulations and thanks to Cathy Wilkes, Chair of the event, and her fellow volunteers. I would also like to say a special thank-you to the Stratford Friends of the Festival, whose generous gifts of time enrich our patrons’ experience and raise the public image of the Festival. We are grateful, too, to the Members of the Festival of America, for the wonderful work they do in supporting our activities and raising our profile south of the border. In closing, my thanks to my fellow Board members and to those who have taken their place in the Senate at the completion of their Board terms. Your “politic grave counsel” (Richard III, Act II, scene 3) remains a critical contributor to the Festival’s artistic and financial success. 3 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT Many virtues excellent – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, scene 3 The future comes apace – Timon of Athens, Act II, scene 2 A message from Richard Monette, Artistic Director During 2004 I celebrated the 40th anniversary of my professional theatre debut. Not content to carry a spear, I began my career as a teenage Hamlet, at the Crest Theatre in Toronto. I wish I could tell you that I was an overnight success, but this was the performance that prompted one theatre critic to begin his review with the words, “If your name is Richard Monette, read no further. . . .” I hope I may claim to have learned a little about my art and the nature of artistic excellence in the intervening 40 years. Artistic excellence is the goal of many arts organizations, but it can be a nebulous and slippery concept. For me, it means delivering theatrical experiences that surpass the highest expectations of our audience members, enriching and illuminating their lives. By this measure, the 2004 season achieved artistic excellence in many dimensions. The achievements began even before the season opened, with Jonathan Miller’s production of King Lear, originally created for this stage in 2002, at New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. The production earned us our first Tony Award nomination, as well as one for Christopher Plummer in the title role. Elsewhere, the film of Timothy Findley’s Elizabeth Rex earned three Gemini Awards: best-actor honours for Diane D’Aquila and Brent Carver, and an award for make-up to Gerald Altenburg and his co-workers on the film, Mary Monforte and Debra Johnson. Back here in Stratford, the 2004 season brought us Shakespeare in all his multifaceted glory. We had spectacle, we had topicality, we had bungee jumpers – and above all we had performances full of humanity, intelligence and truth. As part of our goal of producing the full Shakespearean canon during my tenure as Artistic Director, we presented four lesser-known plays: Timon of Athens, King John, Cymbeline and King Henry VIII (All Is True). Our productions of these fascinating plays reminded us of the power and breadth of Shakespeare’s genius. The non-Shakespearean repertoire ranged from our first-ever Marivaux play and the première of Nicolas Billon’s The Elephant Song to John Murrell’s new translation of Cocteau’s The Human Voice. And of course, we presented the third part of Peter Hinton’s extraordinary trilogy The Swanne – a unique event in Canadian theatre history, perhaps possible only at Stratford, and a stunning and deeply moving experience. How do you follow that act? With a 2005 playbill that also breaks new ground, explores familiar territory with fresh eyes, challenges, entertains and delivers the life-changing experience of catharsis. And with a commitment to deliver on the promise of artistic excellence in 2006 and for many years beyond. My thanks to the performers, artisans, technicians, directors, coaches, designers and others who worked so beautifully together to achieve excellence daily during 2004, and to the audience members who rewarded their efforts with tears, laughter and applause. A message from Antoni Cimolino, Executive Director The 2004 season presented its share of challenges. Ticket sales became increasingly soft throughout the spring and, despite picking up in late summer, remained below projections. Several factors may help to account for this, including a post-9/11 tendency to “cocoon,” a higher Canadian dollar and congested border crossings. Other theatre companies also observed lower and later ticket sales in 2004. The Festival reacted quickly, making substantial expense reductions in all non-production areas and asking staff to consider voluntary reductions of hours of work. Happily, these extraordinary measures, together with enthusiastic support from our patrons and donors, resulted in a small surplus. Judging from the critical acclaim, artistic excellence was not compromised during these difficult times. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our staff and artists. It is so easy to be caught up in the immediate financial and artistic concerns of the Festival, but the future does indeed come apace. The Board of Governors shares my belief that we must make each day-to-day decision in the context of a clear vision of the future, and that we must continue to revisit and renew that vision. In 2002, the Board approved a strategic vision, “In Pursuit of Excellence,” that included increased rehearsal time, expanded company depth, the introduction of director training to the Conservatory, additional coaches, and investments in production values and educational programming. Among other initiatives in 2004, we expanded our crafts training programme through workshops and apprenticeships and grew the Teaching Shakespeare School to involve 21 teachers in areas we would not normally reach. The plan included additional investments of $515,000 to $845,000 annually, which now are part of the Festival’s operating budget. To keep the momentum going, we updated and renewed the Festival’s strategic vision during 2004. The new plan, “Setting the Stage for Excellence,” has four major goals: to support artistic excellence, to encourage loyalty among our patrons and to broaden our reach, to embrace youth and diversity among our audiences and artists, and to build the Festival’s reputation as a learning place for artists, audiences and staff. While moving forward on these fronts, we continued to build a permanent Endowment Foundation to support artistic excellence in the future, secured funding for the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training and began work on a new Archives and Warehouse. Along the way, we developed a business plan for 2005 that will allow us to challenge artists, dazzle audiences and balance the books. The Festival is alive and well, both artistically and financially. New challenges assuredly lie ahead, but we know where we’re headed and why, and we remain deeply committed to the values that have shaped our success for more than 50 years. “We had spectacle, we had topicality, we had bungee jumpers – and above all we had performances full of humanity, intelligence and truth” “The new plan has four major goals: support artistic excellence, encourage loyalty among our patrons and broaden our reach, embrace youth and diversity among our audiences and artists, and build the Festival’s reputation as a learning place” 4 5 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT “The yearly course that brings this day about” – King John, Act III, scene 1 Milestones of the 2004 season Photo credits on page 24 JA N UA RY With the new Tessitura ticketing software in place, tickets go on sale to the general public. The introduction of the software is accomplished smoothly, with no disruption of our service to patrons. M A RC H Board member Bruce Birmingham and his family make a gift of $5 million to the For All Time Endowment Foundation. The funds are earmarked for the Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training, which, in honour of the family’s extraordinary generosity, is renamed the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training at the Stratford Festival. More than 50 Festival Members travel to New York City for a weekend of entertainment and enlightenment. The group enjoys performances of King Lear at Lincoln Center Theater and Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera, as well as a private tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. F E BRUA RY King Lear, based on Stratford’s 2002 version, begins previews at the Lincoln Center Theater, with Christopher Plummer in the title role. Joining Mr. Plummer in the New York cast are James Blendick, Domini Blythe, Benedict Campbell, Brent Carver, Ian Deakin, Claire Jullien, Barry MacGregor, Lucy Peacock, Stephen Russell, Brian Tree and Geraint Wyn Davies. 6 The Festival’s Open House coincides with the Stratford Garden Festival, allowing visitors to take in both events on the same weekend. Over two days, patrons at the Open House take tours of the Costume Warehouse and Festival Theatre, try on costumes and see a marionette version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Festival mourns the loss of actors Eric House and Peter Ustinov, and of Stratford resident and past Board Chair Oliver Gaffney, whose construction firm built the amphitheatre for the first Festival season in 1953. A PR I L Students from schools across Perth County enjoy birthday cake and chat with Stratford natives and company members Graham Abbey, Ron Kennell and Riley Wilson at a celebration of William Shakespeare’s birthday. The Festival also donates a copy of Fifty Seasons at Stratford to each school’s library. Meg Westlake, Chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board, notes, “Shakespeare ... wrote his plays to be seen and heard. On the stage, his plays come to life. I would like to thank the Stratford Festival for offering our students the opportunity to experience Shakespeare as he was meant to be experienced and hence enriching their education immensely.” John Broome, a movement coach and choreographer at the Festival for 22 seasons, dies at his home in England at the age of 75. The first Timothy Findley Award for New Canadian Plays is used to commission playwright Peter Hinton to create a new work through the Festival’s new play development programme. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, says of the award, “I can feel the delight that Timothy Findley would have to learn of this endowment for new Canadian work.” M AY The federal government announces an extension of its programme of matching funds for the For All Time Endowment Campaign. The sold-out Stratford Express, the Festival’s black-tie fundraising event, brings 800 guests from Toronto to Stratford and raises a record-breaking $405,000. The Lincoln Center Theater production of King Lear, based on the Stratford Festival’s 2002 production, is nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Christopher Plummer is also nominated for a Tony for Outstanding Actor in a Play. JUNE Opening week of the 2004 season sees the gala openings of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Count of Monte Cristo, Guys and Dolls, Macbeth, Timon of Athens and Anything Goes. At the celebratory dinner before the opening performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, provincial cabinet ministers reaffirm the Ontario government’s support of the Stratford Festival, pledging to contribute $400,000 (half from the Cultural Partnership Marketing Fund and half from the Destination Marketing Partnership Fund) to the Festival’s marketing initiatives. Executive Director Antoni Cimolino receives an honorary doctor of humanities degree from his alma mater, the University of Windsor. John Barton, one of the world’s leading teachers of Shakespearean acting, spends a week in Stratford, giving workshops for the Festival company. It is announced that Peter Roberts, a senior executive with the Toronto International Film Festival who previously worked in several capacities at Stratford, will become the Stratford Festival’s new Producer, assuming overall responsibility for executing the artistic vision of the organization. 7 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT Company member William Needles launches a CD recording of his Shakespeare revue, Bill and Will: My Life with Shakespeare. Mr. Needles originally created the show for the University of California to celebrate his 81st birthday, and also performed it at the Studio Theatre in 2002. The recording features the voices of Mr. Needles and fellow company member David Shelley. The Triumph of Love opens at the end of the month. Actor Frances Hyland dies at the age of 77. Artistic Director Richard Monette pays tribute to her, saying, “She was very courageous in her choices, and she was extremely dedicated to the art of the theatre.” Minister of Culture Madeleine Meilleur announces an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant in the amount of $280,400 over two years to the Stratford Festival of Canada’s Teaching Shakespeare School. The grant will enable the School’s acting team to visit 18 new schools in six municipalities over the next two years, increase youth attendance at Festival pro- ductions and forge new relationships with boards of education. The Festival announces a twoweek extension of the musical Guys and Dolls. AU G U S T Productions of King John and King Henry VIII (All Is True) open at the Tom Patterson and Festival theatres. In the same week, the world premières of Peter Hinton’s The Swanne: Queen Victoria (The Seduction of Nemesis) and Nicolas Billon’s The Elephant Song (in a double bill with The Human Voice) open at the Studio Theatre. The three instalments of the Swanne trilogy, which premièred at the Studio Theatre in 2002, 2003 and 2004, are published by McArthur and Company in a volume called The Swanne: A Romance in Three Parts. The 14 members of the 2004 Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training begin classes. The group comprises 12 actors, one director and, for the first time, a playwright. N OV E M BE R The Festival announces major casting for the 2005 season, including William Hutt’s farewell Festival role (as Prospero in The Tempest) and Amanda Plummer’s Stratford Festival debut (as Joan in The Lark). Construction begins on an addition to the Festival’s Brunswick Street facility, to provide better housing for the Archives and Costume Warehouse. Clayton Shields, Head of Wigs and Makeup, wins the Best Theatre Makeup, Hair and/or Wigs Award from the Canadian Network of Makeup Awards for his work on The King and I in the Festival’s 2003 season. tor] and Santo [Loquasto, the designer] to make their vision of Arden come to life.” The Rhombus Media film version of Timothy Findley’s play Elizabeth Rex, which had its stage première in Stratford in 2000, garners Gemini Awards for three of its artists: the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or MiniSeries goes to Brent Carver, the equivalent award for an actress to Diane D’Aquila, and the Best Achievement in Make-Up award to Gerald Altenburg (with Mary Monforte and Debra Johnson). 9 D E C E M BE R At the Annual General Meeting, Members hear that the Festival ended 2004 in a healthy breakeven position, with attendance reaching more than 568,000. The Festival announces that the popular Canadian group Barenaked Ladies will be composing music for the 2005 production of As You Like It. Lead singer Steven Page says, “It’s very exciting to work as a team with Antoni [Cimolino, the direc- S E P T E M BE R Artistic Director Richard Monette announces the 2005 playbill, featuring four new or revived Canadian works, three Shakespeare plays and one by Shakespeare’s contemporary Christopher Marlowe, two musicals (including the Festival’s first composed by Stephen Sondheim) and two works by Tennessee Williams. O C T O BE R The fourth annual Grand Night for Stratford raises more than $100,000 for cancer charities. In addition to the star-studded performance (subtitled Brassy, Classy and Sassy), the 2004 Grand Night features an auction and raffle of hand-sewn teddy bears wearing costumes inspired by designs from the Festival’s 2004 season. J U LY July begins with the opening of Noises Off; Cymbeline opens later in the month. 8 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT To hold as ’twere the mirror up to nature Connecting through artistic excellence “It is eminently clear that Richard Monette and his colleagues already have accomplished world-class distinction, a laudatory level of artistic accomplishment in which they may genuinely take pride, and an extraordinary achievement of company devotion that I hope will never be compromised.” – Paul Nelsen, professor of theatre and drama at Marlboro College, Vermont, and the 2004 Stratford Festival Visiting Scholar – Hamlet, Act III, scene 2 Paul Nelsen had an enviable task. Last August he spent eight days in Stratford, attending every play presented by the Festival and compiling a thoughtful assessment of its artistic achievement. Dr. Nelsen found little to criticize and much to admire. Although few patrons had such an intensive experience of the 2004 season, thousands came away with the same sense of deep satisfaction. Artistic Director Richard Monette explains it this way: “When excellence is achieved, you leave the theatre feeling more fully alive, because you have confronted what it really means to be human.” For more than 50 years, the Stratford Festival has consistently aimed for and achieved artistic excellence. In 2002, the Festival developed a strategic plan that identified critical investments to sustain excellence. In 2004, more than $600,000 was spent to lengthen rehearsal periods, enhance coaching, train directors and expand the company size. Judging from Dr. Nelsen’s comments, the measures were an unqualified success. “All of the productions in the 2004 Festival season impressed me as worthy in one way or another,” he writes. “Even those that pleased me least were at least as good as or better than comparable productions that I have seen in the past few years by the Royal Shakespeare Company or Globe or Royal National Theatre.” During 2004 there were many indications that the Festival is delivering on its promise of excellence. In March, the Festival’s 2002 production of King Lear opened in New York to enthusiastic reviews and, ultimately, two Tony nominations. The opening was the opportunity for a memorable Members’ weekend in the Big Apple. The Rhombus Media film of Elizabeth Rex, based on Timothy Findley’s play (originally commissioned by the Festival) and starring Festival artists and alumni, earned three Geminis and delighted Member audiences in Cleveland and Chicago. In addition to imaginative interpretations of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth, the 2004 playbill included four rarely produced plays by Shakespeare. Dr. Nelsen called this decision “an affirmation of integrity, and a proud expression of confident stature that distinguishes the Festival from the crowd of summer Shakespeare companies.” The playbill also included two classic musical comedies, rapturously received by audiences and critics alike; Michael Frayn’s giddy farce Noises Off; an adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo commissioned by the Festival; plays by Marivaux and Cocteau; and two new works by Canadians, Nicolas Billon’s The Elephant Song and the third part of Peter Hinton’s extraordinary The Swanne. Mr. Hinton’s trilogy, produced for Stratford and workshopped by Festival actors, has now been published. “The season as a whole,” wrote Dr. Nelsen, “demonstrated the company’s admirable artistic agility and capacity for sustaining uniform high quality across the board.” But it is clearly not only academic experts who appreciate the quality of the Festival’s offerings. In a recent customer satisfaction study, 95 per cent of Stratford patrons rated their theatrical experience as consistently superior. The Festival’s renewed strategic plan continues to emphasize artistic excellence through a commitment to challenging repertoire, additional rehearsal time, new play development, technological training and support, and improved physical facilities. The service and the loyalty I owe Connecting with patrons and donors “The Stratford Festival is a first-class organization, and I wanted to do what I could to support the theatre’s future. I hope our gift will ensure the skills of classical theatre continue to be passed on to the finest actors on the continent.” With those words, Board member Bruce Birmingham and his wife, Betty, announced a gift of $5 million in support of the Conservatory, which has been renamed the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training to celebrate their generosity. The Birminghams’ donation reflects the deep sense of connection between the Festival and its strongest supporters. Moved by great theatre and a commitment to excellence, patrons and donors see Stratford as a special part of their lives. Yet people at the Festival never take such loyalty for granted; they work hard to earn it. During 2004, the Festival introduced Tessitura, an advanced customer-management system designed to help staff know and serve patrons better. The Festival also commissioned a detailed customer-experience survey that yielded positive results and useful suggestions for improvement. “Delivering Outstanding Customer Service” workshops were offered to all front-line staff – Macbeth, Act I, scene 4 and Friends of the Festival in front-line roles. “Our staff and volunteers are fantastic,” says Festival House Manager Stephen Barber, who helped teach the workshop. “I’m blown away by the level of commitment and professionalism I find across the organization.” The Festival’s Call Centre moved to comfortable, light-filled quarters at the Brunswick Street facility in 2004. “We run the largest and most sophisticated call centre of any arts organization in Canada,” says Anita Gaffney, Senior Director, Marketing and Audience Development. “When you speak to one of our agents, you’re talking to someone who lives in Stratford, knows the shops, restaurants and hotels, has seen the playbill, and probably had coffee with the actors yesterday.” Donor support for the Festival proved critical in 2004, raising enough money to more than offset the decline in ticket sales. The Playwright’s Circle, a group of more than 1,000 Members who give at least $1,000 annually, had its most successful season ever, in part due to a challenge fund established by Bruce and Betty Birmingham. The Advancement Department also launched an intensive programme of one-on-one meetings with long-time patrons and donors during their visits to Stratford. “We want them to know how much we value them,” says Director of Advancement Rachel Smith-Spencer. The Festival has also developed an innovative new “Major Annual Gifts” programme that allows donors to make significant gifts to a current project or production. The Prospero Society was launched to honour those who have made bequests or other deferred planned gifts to the Festival. Thanks to the Birmingham donation and other gifts, the Festival’s Endowment Foundation grew by nearly $7.5 million. Ms SmithSpencer says the foundation provides a stable source of revenue and support for special projects that are beyond the scope of the operating budget. “It’s a great opportunity for donors to think about what has been of value to them at Stratford, and make a gift that will ensure those activities go on in the future.” During 2004, Festival staff members gave proof of their strong sense of connection by looking for creative ways to reduce costs to offset reduced revenues. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the enthusiasm of patrons, and the hard work and dedication of staff, the Festival ended a challenging season with a modest surplus. 10 11 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT A course of learning and ingenious studies Connecting through learning and enrichment Constance and Paul Peabody discovered the Stratford Festival through their daughter, Katie, who attended The Shakespeare School for three years. The School offers one- and twoweek programmes in classical and musical theatre for young people between 13 and 18. “These experiences rank as some of the most positive and fulfilling activities of Katie’s life,” wrote Constance. “Paul and I have thoroughly enjoyed your productions, the beauty of the countryside, the culture, and friendliness of the people of Stratford.” For the Peabodys and for many others, Stratford is a place of learning and enlightenment, as well as of entertainment. The combination is powerful, says Pat Quigley, the Festival’s Director of Education and Archives. “Education provides enrichment and context for the plays,” she says. “Through learning experiences, we marry our patrons to Shakespeare in a meaningful, experiential way.” Ms Quigley’s department offers a wide range of learning opportunities. The Shakespeare School had its largest ever enrolment in 2004, with more than 170 students over a six-week period. Shakespeare on Wheels also enjoyed a successful year. The unique programme puts high school students together with Festival artists for two days at Stratford to prepare a scene from a Shakespearean play. On the third day, students return to their school, where they present the scene to their peers. The Festival also offers lectures, readings, tours and courses in voice, text, set building, prop building, and design and costuming, and hosts several university credit courses. The Teaching Shakespeare School brings teachers to Stratford in August to learn about presenting Shakespeare to their students as living, exciting theatre. In the fall, actors visit the teachers’ classrooms, and in October teachers and students return to the Festival for a performance. In 2004, a generous grant from the Trillium Foundation allowed the programme to expand to eastern Ontario and Hamilton, including schools that might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate. In all, 54 teachers, 27 artists and 2,300 students were involved. Wrote one teacher: “The final cumulative effect of the programme was one of inspiration and motivation – I became excited all over again about being a teacher.” During 2004 the Festival developed plans to extend its educational reach through innovative web-based enrichment activities. Due to be launched in fall 2005, the website will include suggestions for classroom activities, background and archival materials, film clips and interactive activities for students. Stratford is also a learning place for artists. Dion Johnstone, who will play Orlando in As You Like it and Francisco in The – The Taming of the Shrew, Act I, scene 1 Tempest during the 2005 season, was one of the select group of actors chosen to participate in the 2003-2004 session of the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training. “The focus of the programme,” he explains, “is on finding ways to make the language your own. The techniques we explored weren’t about the ‘right way’ to do it – just creative ways to free up our connection with the language.” Mr. Johnstone says the Conservatory experience was gruelling, especially while the season was still on, but the hard work proved worthwhile. “When we did our final performance of King Lear, some real magic happened: the spirit of the play came to life and was in the room with us.” Artistic Director Richard Monette says the development of talented young actors like Mr. Johnstone is critical to the Festival’s future. “I cannot overemphasize the role the Conservatory has played in building the artistic strength of our company in its first six sessions.” In the renewed strategic plan, education remains a central goal. Work is already under way on new facilities at 423 Brunswick Street to house the Archives and Costume Warehouse, important educational resources. Ultimately, the goal is to create permanent exhibition space to display and interpret the Festival’s priceless collections. Plans are also in place to introduce an apprenticeship programme for theatre artisans, training for design assistants and professional development opportunities for managers. Says Executive Director Antoni Cimolino: “We want to make Stratford a learning place – for students, teachers, audience members and the people who work here.” addition of family workshops. After the “Duel with the Count” workshop in August, one patron wrote, “The event was well organized and the presentation was fun. The two actors were personable and witty, and the kids loved it!” Educational programmes, including Shakespeare on Wheels, the Teaching Shakespeare School and school performances, encourage teenagers to discover classical theatre. But as Ms Hussey points out, attendance drops off once young people reach post-secondary education. “Stratford can be hard to get to if you don’t have a car,” she points out, “and ticket prices can be a barrier on a student budget.” During 2004, the Festival developed the “PlayOn” programme, for launch during the 2005 season. “PlayOn” offers $20 tickets to people from ages 18 to 29, along with coupons for Stratford businesses, enrichment programmes and transportation offers. Ms Hussey’s committee will also be looking at the more complex issue of fostering ethnic diversity in the Festival’s audiences. “When you look at Toronto, an important market for the Festival, the faces Youth is full of pleasance Connecting by embracing diversity Veteran actor and teacher Walter Borden strode the boards of the Festival Theatre stage for the first time during the 2004 season, playing King Duncan in Macbeth and Cardinal Wolsey in King Henry VIII (All Is True). Mr. Borden was the first professional black actor to appear at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, where he used his position as a community leader to advocate for black artists. He hopes his appearances at Stratford will also send a message. “I want to use this experience as a guide to those I’m trying to influence,” he says. “I believe the work I do in the theatre has to come out of something larger than playing a role.” Karlene Hussey, newly appointed chair of the Board of Governors’ ad hoc committee on diversity, says that Mr. Borden’s message is important. The committee, which grew out of a Board retreat held in early 2004, is looking at ways for the Festival to attract more diverse audiences. “This is not a question of benevolence,” Hussey says. “It’s important to the Festival’s survival. Diversity makes us stronger.” Diversity is a matter of age as well as ethnicity. Given that many of the Festival’s most faithful patrons are over 60, attracting an audience that is more varied in age is critical. The enormously successful Family Experience programme, which offers lowerpriced tickets along with events and activities for children who accompany their parents to the Festival, helps to build the Stratford connection early. In 2004 the programme was enhanced by the – The Passionate Pilgrim, No. 12 have changed,” she says. “But we’re not seeing enough of those faces in our theatres. We want to be sure we’re embracing the whole population and inviting them to be part of this wonderful experience.” The committee is exploring successful initiatives by other arts organizations in North America and the U.K. and will present a plan to the Board in fall 2005. “We’ll be looking at all aspects of diversity,” she says. “We won’t be changing the mandate of the Festival – Shakespeare is a universal language. It’s a question of renewing ourselves and ensuring that our doors are open for everyone.” 12 13 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT Many generous supporters of the Stratford Festival have provided a future bequest or gift through a will, living trust, life insurance policy, trust arrangement, charitable gift annuity or the beneficiary designation on an RRSP/RRIF or IRA/401 (K). We gratefully acknowledge these individuals as founding members of The Prospero Society for planned giving donors and thank them for their vision in making a lifelong commitment to our continuing success. William W. Aitchison Carla Anderson Ellen E. Atkinson Drs. Andrew & Cornelia Baines Laurence R. & Barbara K. Baker Helen L. Beuker Jerry & Carol Brown Michael & Lynn Burshtin Guy & Alison Chadsey Molly Copus Christie Linda Anne & Allan Cosman Andrew Cox Mary C. Crichton Dennis Cusack Drs. Helen R. & Patrick H. Deese Diana B. Dorken Patti Doyle Dr. James H. Dunn Dr. John C. & Mary F. Elder La & Philip Engel Michael Esztelecky & Cynthia Rowden Barbara Evans James L. Fiegehen Douglas L. Flanders Thomas H. Franks Gail Fricker & Blair Yeomans Ted & Sheila Gale Barbara Garland Dr. & Mrs. Walter C. Gates, Jr. Elizabeth Ghosh Heather V. Gibson Alexander Gluskin & Shauna Sexsmith Herbert & Dorothy Graebner Jeanette R. Grandstaff Wilf & Ann Gregory Dr. Don & Mary Jane Gutoski Dr. Dennis E. & Dorothea Hacker Phyllis M. Hale Ron Hastings Carol & Roger Haverfield Ellen L. Hawman Dr. & Mrs. J. Daniel Heilman Jay Helms & Terry O`Loughlin Miss Rosanne Herold Lauri & Jean Hiivala Dr. Sharon Horlick Archie & Jean Hunter Marion Isherwood Kerry & Heather Johnson Douglas & Mary Kahn Eleanor Kane Page Johnston Karling Martin Katz Kimberly Kelley Kip Kelley & Family T. M. Kelly Max Kenney Marjory & James W. Kilgour Merl & John Koegler Jane Fryman Laird Marilyn R. Laughlin John & Ruth Lawson Dr. Richard W. Lee Rev. Robert K. & Mrs. Emily Leland Janet & Ellsworth Levine Maury & Leslie Lieberman Janet & Richard Lint Ann & David Love John T. Lucas Hartland & Eve MacDougall Polly K. A. MacFarlane Thomas A. MacWilliam Mr. & Mrs. W. Ronald McCallum Dr. Ross & Fran McElroy Sylvia M. McPhee Hon. Michael A. Meighen & Kelly Meighen Bob Meinschenk Pennie A. Meyers Alan C. Middleton Miss Joan Moeller Mark Monette & Judy F. Lane Mr. & Mrs. Franklin H. Moore, Jr. Catherine & Paul Motz Richard C. Mulock Mrs. Marion I. Murray Geoff & Marion Neigh Tom & Susan O’Neill Patricia Osborn Harold Pankrac Elizabeth Papps Betty & Don Paxson Richard & Sandra Pearse Doug & Marilyn Peltier Todd R. Pepper Sandra & Jim Pitblado Robin B. Pitcher Laura Pogson Cheryl & William Povalla Raymond P. Quinlan William & Isabelle Radock Wayne & Wendy Rider Margaret A. Riggin Les Ringer Dr. Forrest & Patricia Riordan III Randall B. Ripley & Grace A. Franklin Peter S. Roberts Lisa & Paul Rohrbaugh Lillian Roth Larry J. Santon Elizabeth Ann Scott George W. Sgalitzer, M.D. Helen E. Sinclair Eva Sitton Mr. Dale W. Smith Doug & Maggie Smith Terrence L. Smith Teddi Smokler Sperandio Family Foundation Nancy Steen Jayne Stewart William R. Stewart Glen & Sandra Strawsburg Kerry Stuckey Robert Summers-Gill Randal & Nancy Sutton Merilyn & Jim Thompson Dolly Tiger Bill & Mary Todt Dr. Nancy J. Vivian Renata Walker Susan H. Warren Deana & Lyman Welch Dr. Clarke Dewey Wells Andy Werner & Barb Hoyle-Werner Violet L. Wilson Mary & Max Wisgerhof Donald & Jan Woodley Bernice & Peter Ziegler and Anonymous donors As of October 31, 2004 Make a difference tomorrow, with your planned gift today. If you have remembered the Stratford Festival in your will, or you would like information on our Planned Giving Programme, please contact Kathryn McKie, Planned Giving Officer, 55 Queen Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 6V2 1-800-561-1233, extension 5640, or e-mail: kmckie@stratfordfestival.ca This rich and precious gift Connecting with the community When actor David Hogan arrived in Stratford four years ago, he reconnected with an old friend, Libby Anderson, then Associate Producer, Artistic Administration. Sadly, Ms Anderson was struggling with cancer. After meeting her in the grocery store one day and learning about her illness, Mr. Hogan was “stricken with sadness.” His partner, David Rogers, suggested that he put on a special show for Ms Anderson to lift her spirits. The charity gala A Grand Night for Stratford was born. Mr. Hogan says it wasn’t easy getting the first event off the ground, especially as rehearsals had to be fitted into a busy performance schedule. But the first event proved a huge success, and the Grand Night now has a life of its own. Each gala has a theme, beginning with Rodgers and Hammerstein in 2000 and featuring the music of the 1930s in 2004. Cynthia Dale hosts the evening with style and verve, and Mr. Hogan produces a dazzling variety show with big dance numbers and gorgeous costumes. Everyone from dancers, singers and music directors to Wardrobe and Warehouse staff gladly give their time. This year, a new addition to the Grand Night was a teddybear auction, with 22 bears made by artisans in the Festival’s Wardrobe Department, each wearing a scaled-down version of – Much Ado About Nothing, Act IV, scene 1 an actual costume from one of the season’s productions. The four Grand Nights have raised more than $ 300,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society and Stratford General Hospital. In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Mr. Hogan was one of 24 Canadians presented with a Special Recognition Award from the Canadian Cancer Society in 2004. “The reason everyone is so generous is because of the cause – and because they’re great, loving people,” says Mr. Hogan. “We all feel so blessed to be where we are that it’s nice to give something back.” Giving back is part of the culture of the Festival. While Grand Night is the biggest and splashiest, there are many events that take place throughout the year. Once a month during the height of the season, company members, staff and artisans put on late-night cabarets, complete with comedy routines, music and dancing. The proceeds are donated to such charities as the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Peace Alliance, Street Kids International and Médecins Sans Frontières. Barbecue lunches, bake and yard sales and bowling tournaments also raise money and create a sense of community. Stratford’s famous quilt auction for breast cancer is strongly supported by the Festival: the 2004 auction was hosted by actors Sheila McCarthy and Peter Donaldson. The Festival also provides hundreds of tickets each year to charity auctions and raffles. 14 15 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT FOR ALL TIME ENDOWMENT The generosity of our donors enables us to build a foundation to support the future of outstanding classical theatre. By supporting the For All Time Endowment, the following individuals and grantors are contributing to the long-term financial stability of the Stratford Festival and ensuring that North America’s premier classical theatre company will continue to lead the way in the future as it has in the past. Our donors also give us the opportunity to pursue exciting new artistic ventures, including the development and premièring of new plays, and to provide the specialized training that will turn our most promising young artists into the next generation of stars. We applaud the individuals and organizations listed on the following pages for believing in the Stratford Festival and sharing our vision of excellence. ETERNITY LEVEL $5,000,000+ Bruce & Betty Birmingham Hon. Michael A. Meighen & Kelly Meighen Ontario Arts Council Foundation Stratford Festival of Canada EPOCH LEVEL $2,000,000 - $4,999,999 Department of Canadian Heritage LEGACY LEVEL $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 David Green & Mary Winton Green J. W. McConnell Family Foundation Sandra & Jim Pitblado MILLENNIUM LEVEL $500,000 - $999,999 The Richard Ivey Foundation C E N T U RY L E V E L $250,000 - $499,999 Elaine & Michael Davies The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Estate of Marjorie Elizabeth Hamilton Human Resources Development Canada Lawrence & Margaret Marsland Professor & Mrs. R. G. E. Murray Estate of J. M. B. Smith Estate of Mary Campbell Smith The Helen & Joseph Weinberger Fund Anonymous (1) DYNASTY LEVEL $100,000 - $249,999 Estate of Helen N. Bradburn The Canada Council for the Arts Herbert & Dorothy Graebner Janet & Richard Lint Marcia Matsui & Roger Cotton Dr. E. Duncan McEwan & Dr. Joan C. McEwan The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation The Philip & Berthe Morton Foundation Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner Mr. & Mrs. William J. Saunderson Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Sokol Sperandio Family Foundation Estate of Caroline Hamilton Tate George & Nancy Taylor Mary & George Turnbull Anonymous (1) LIFETIME LEVEL $50,000 - $99,999 Hope Abelson J. P. Bickell Foundation The Loris & Theodore Birnkrant Fund Estate of Charlotte Maud Brown M. Joan Chalmers, CC, O.Ont. Charles & Margaret Dingman La & Philip Engel The Dr. Dennis & Dorothea Hacker Fund Joan & Clifford Hatch The Hay Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Hurckes Estate of Peter Kilburn Mrs. Margaret D. King Beth L. Kronfeld Jane Fryman Laird Sandy Linver & Buddy Kornman Estate of Mary Kathleen Lyle Mathers The Michael Mawson Fund Mr. & Mrs. Franklin H. Moore Jr. Connie & Tom Orr Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt Richard & Kayla Pechter Estate of Helen Lenore Roszell Estate of B. Julian Sibold John & Jill Skinner Gordon & Elaine Steed Robert Summers-Gill John H. Whiteside Fund Donald & Janice Woodley ERA LEVEL $25,000 - $49,999 Robert & Judith Astley Birnkrant/Levine Philanthropic Fund Estate of Elinor Margaret Cameron Bob & Jan Daniels Paul Raphael Feig Fund Stanley & Beverly Hartt Estate of Margaret McLeod James & Gloria McSherry Drs. M. L. Myers & W. P. Hayman Robin Pitcher Jonas & Lynda Prince Cecil & Robert Rabinovitch Estate of Dorothy Jennings Reed John & Beverley Rook Estate of Everett F. Schafer Estate of Rose Lynne Scott Estate of Frances Tompkins Anonymous (1) GENERATION LEVEL $10,000 - $24,999 Estate of Libby Anderson John Bergsma & MargAnn Pierson Estate of Helen Louise Brunner Douglass Campbell Estate of Michele Esther Charlebois The Church Restaurant Bernard & Dorothy Ann Coyne Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Culliton Peter Cundill & Associates Warda Drummond Douglas & Mary Dyment Daniel E. Efner Roberta & Ray Finnie Friends of the Festival Fund Barbara Garland Susan & Jim Harkins Estate of George Harris Ideas Canada Foundation Estate of Agnes Mary Ireland Estate of A. Hamilton Johnson Estate of Melvin Culver Jones Raj & Shaila Kothari Marjorie Auerbach Lebovitz Janet & Ellsworth Levine Lightbourn Family Fund Estate of Miss A.Y. Elizabeth McCullough Don & Marion McDougall Angus & Mabe McLennan Bruce & Dorie Miller Estate of Tanya Moiseiwitsch Mark Monette & Judy F. Lane Richard Monette The Mosaic Foundation (of R. & P. Heydon), Ann Arbour Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Mueller In Honour of Tenny Nigoghossian The Northpine Foundation Estate of Vida Peene Estate of Eva Peterson Laura Pogson Mary Rowe Martie & Bob Sachs Estate of Mary Alice Spaulding Roger & Molly Stotts George & Marsha Tillson Tula Foundation Chip & Barbara Vallis Bill & Joyce Wallace Pat & Norman Webster Estate of Murray Brown Weir Jodi White Catherine & David Wilkes Estate of Kenneth McNeill Wright Anonymous (5) DONOR S Up to $9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ableser Lynn Altschul American Friends of Theater Inc. Alison Arbuckle Fisher K. Elizabeth Arthur Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Assaf Estate of Helen Blanche Atkinson Glee Balmer John Banks Kim Bardwell David & Helga Barenberg Heather Baulk-Smith Kaye & Paul Beeston Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bell Mrs. Barbara Bennett Estate of Lois Berman Mr. & Mrs. Brian Blowes W. J. Bockmaster Estate of Camilla F. Boitel Mark Bowland J. D. Bradshaw Mrs. Laurel Brown Debra Buchanan Canadian Community Newspapers Association Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Estate of Marcia Kay Carlsten Berthold & Nancy Carrière Jeffrey & Heather Carruthers Centraide Charles Chapman Jim Chapryk & Allan Watts Karen Lynn Cheah Chicago Associates of the Stratford Festival Molly Copus Christie Antoni Cimolino & Brigit Wilson In Honour of Antoni Cimolino David Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Coombe Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Core Sheila & Bill Cowan Mark Craft & Kate Ashby-Craft Culliton Brothers Limited Don Darnell & Robbin Derry Elizabeth & Ted Davidson Estate of Donald J. Dewar Lilly Dionisi Estate of Agnes Whitehall Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Don Durst The Thor E. & Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Edmonds Robert J. Eidnier Frances Evans Mr. & Mrs. George Evans Howard & Donna Famme Patricia Felipe In Memory of Timothy Findley Ms & Mr. Edward W. Fisher Jr. Douglas L. Flanders Michael Fogarty Janet Forsyth In Celebration of Kimberley Foster Bob Foulkes Peter & Libby Fowler Elizabeth A. Gaffney Gaffney Data Centre Gallery Indigena Inc. Mr. & Mrs. L. A. Garvie General Mills Foundation Heather V. Gibson James & Florence Gibson Dr. Arnold Goldberg Estate of David H. Goldberg John Gordon Josée Goulet Mr. & Mrs. Wilfrid P. Gregory Estate of Hazel Muriel Grimmon Mrs. Elizabeth Gutelius Estate of Mary Elizabeth Hall Dr. Jules & Josephine Harris Hastings & Aziz Consulting Structural Engineers Dr. Doris Hausser Mr. & Mrs. Robert Heard Mr. & Mrs. Howard Hebert Dr. Bastiaan Heemsbergen & Myra Cridland Mr. & Mrs. John J. Heney Lynn Heney Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Heney Heritage Memorials of Perth County Sheila & Howard Hicks Estate of Carl Hirtle Marie Holland Mr. & Mrs. Jack E. Huggett Mrs. Karlene Hussey William Hutt Brian A. Innes & Mrs. Marilyn Barsanti-Innes Dr. Frederic L. R. Jackman Mrs. Lena E. Janosik Estate of Paul S. Jessop Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Johnston Douglas & Mary Kahn Eleanor Kane Christine Kapp Kip Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Gerd Keuffel Mr. & Mrs. John V. Killer Roy & Ross Klein Merl & John Koegler In Honour of Barbara K. LaBelle-Buskard Mary Louise LaBerge Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lan Carol B. Lavelle Estate of William Hamilton Lavery Yuri Lawryshyn John & Ruth Lawson Ian Leach Naomi G. Lightbourn Mr. & Mrs. William Lillie Pam Loughton John Lynch & Cathy Yanasik Mr. & Mrs. David MacDonald Shawn Malvern Martha Mann & Rex Southgate Ernie & Janeen McAdam Lorna McCallum Mr. & Mrs. Hugh McDonald Estate of James Lynn McDowell Joan & Don McGeachy Professor C. Edward McGee & Donna Penrose Mrs. Martha McKenna Loreena McKennitt Kathryn McKie Linda Miller Warren Mitofsky & Marianna Mather Brock & Isobel Monteith Ken & Ruth Moore Mr. & Mrs. Steven Mount Mrs. Lois Mountain Patricia Mullen Mrs. Doris I. Murray Tenny Nigoghossian John E. O’Beirne The Old Prune Restaurant In Honour of Margaret Oleske Rick Orr Diane Osborn Carmela Pakula Antonios & Mary Papadopoulos Dr. & Mrs. Francis C. Pasley The Late Tom & Mrs. Patterson Bruce & Catherine Peer Estate of Charles Hamilton Peters Estate of Eva Peterson Dr. Catherine Petrimoulx Mrs. Jane Peverett Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management Ltd. Julian H. Porter, QC Mr. & Mrs. Steve Price Mr. & Mrs. Roger Proulx Mr. & Mrs. Arlan Rathke The Kathleen M. Richardson Foundation Inc. Peter S. Roberts Stewart & Gail Robertson Harry Rosen Inc. Bernard Rosenblum Judith L. Roth Lillian Roth Margaret & Fred Roules Barrie Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rucker Sheldon Ruttenberg Mr. & Mrs. Paul Salter Estate of Ruth Ward Salter Estate of Helen Schaller Sage Scheer Dr. & Mrs. Reuben Schnayer Mr. & Mrs. Laurence M. Scoville Jr. Christine & Richard Seip Steven Shanbon Estate of Terrence Frederick Michael Sheasgreen Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sibold Gail Sinclair & Douglas Paxton Donald M. Smith Rachel Smith-Spencer Stephen G. Snyder Professor Alan Somerset Shirley Stikeman Evan Stillwater Christi L. Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sutherland Dr. & Mrs. James Sweetman Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Swerdfager Kelley Teahen & John Lederman Estate of Janice Annette Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Thompson William D. Trentowsky Marjorie & Eric Trigg Vernon & Beryl Turner The William & Nancy Turner Foundation Margery P. Wanklyn Mrs. Brenda Whitlock Mr. & Mrs. Bill Willson Eleanor Wise James D. Witmer Gerri L. Wong Anonymous (1) As of October 31, 2004 Gifts were made between November 1, 2003, and October 31, 2004, in honour or in memory of the following individuals: In Memory of David Allwolk In Memory of Patrick Crean In Memory of Bebe Fairchild In Memory of Oliver Gaffney In Memory of Mrs. Alice Gockley In Memory of Nuala Goldberg In Memory of John Heney In Honour of Sharon Horlick In Memory of Duncan McEwan In Memory of Frank Minor In Memory of Mary Paterson In Memory of David Pitblado In Memory of Mrs. Proulx In Memory of Gary Reynolds In Memory of Alonzo Richard In Memory of Catherine Roberts In Memory of Wayne Shackleton In Memory of Wilfred Taylor In Memory of Peggy Watson In Honour of John Wilkinson S U P P O RT F O R A N N UA L I N I T I AT I V E S We would also like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their support of special annual initiatives throughout the past year. Kevin Bell The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame The Chicago Associates of the Stratford Festival Judge Thomas & Mrs. Christine Griesa Dr. Jules & Josephine Harris Donna Janes Ron Lang John & Ruth Lawson Rosaline Leaf Members of the Stratford Festival of America Members of the Stratford Festival of Canada Anne Moore-Pappas Professor & Mrs. R. G. E. Murray The Ontario Trillium Foundation Clare & Mary Pace Douglas Page Paul & Constance Peabody Mrs. Madeline Showalter 16 17 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT PLAY W R I G H T ’ S C I R C L E M E M B E RS A RT I S T I C D I R E C T O R ’ S CIRCLE (Annual donations of $20,000 or more) Michael Barnstijn & Louise MacCallum In Memory of Dr. Charles H. Forsyth Miles Gilburne & Nina Zolt Parnassus Foundation, courtesy of Jane & Raphael Bernstein Sandra & Jim Pitblado Richard Rooney & Laura Dinner John & Barbara Schubert P L AY W R I G H T ’ S C I R C L E E M E R A L D S TA G E (Annual donations of $10,000 to $19,999) Bruce Birmingham The Thor E. & Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation William & Nona Heaslip Martin Katz Marion I. Murray Drs. M. L. Myers & W.P. Hayman Raymond P. Quinlan Steve Snyder Alice & Tim Thornton Jack Whiteside PLAYWRIGHT’S CIRCLE DIAMOND STAGE (Annual donations of $5,000 to $9,999) Kaye & Paul Beeston Mrs. Loris Birnkrant Leland & LaRita Boren Mona M. Campbell M. Joan Chalmers, C.C., O.Ont. Sylvia D. Chrominska La & Philip Engel Valerie & Art Fleming Mr. & Mrs. James R. Fugitte Robert Gorlin & Mary Ann DeMattia David Green & Mary Winton Green Mrs. Phyllis Hale Mrs. Chris Hanna Ethel & Milton Harris Patricia Heftler The Henry White Kinnear Foundation Beth L. Kronfeld Richard M. LaGrandeur & Brett T. Somers Jane Fryman Laird In Memory of Joan Layard Janet & Richard Lint Margaret & Lawrence Marsland Mr. & Mrs. E. J. McCarthy Don & Marion McDougall Kelly & Michael Meighen Franklin & Nancy Moore Ruth & Kenneth Moorehead Michael & Margaret Mueller Mrs. Dorothy F. NovotnyBrandenburg Nancy K. Owens Polk Family Charitable Fund Cecil & Linda Rorabeck Rose Family Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Larry J. Santon Sam & Esther Sarick Seymour & Tanna Schulich Robert & Jacqueline Sperandio Mrs. Helen Stacey Nancy Steen Jeff Stoller Dr. Robert Summers-Gill Clayton & Anna Timmons Peter & Kathy Wege Catherine & David Wilkes Dr. & Mrs. Max V. Wisgerhof II Pearl & George M. Zeltzer Anonymous (1) PLAYWRIGHT’S CIRCLE GOLD STAGE (Annual donations of $2,500 to $4,999) G. John Adamson Mr. & Mrs. William F. Aigler George & Jean Alpervitz Mr. & Mrs Bert Althaver The Late Sophie Angelescu Sherry Arnold Bob & Judy Astley Margaret E. Auer James & Jean Babcock Marjorie Baillie Bob & Mona Bandeen Colin Baxter & Ruth Harris M. Ross Bear Dr. Thomas H. Beechy Clive & Susan Bennett Michael Bernstein & Nandini Dasgupta Mrs. Lynn Beyak Mrs. Elaine Billings Stephanie L. & Frederick E. Bishop Foundation Barb & David Bjarneson Neal & Ann Blackmarr Lee & Paul Blizman Dr. Christine Bloch Uffe & Sharon Blok-Anderson Blowes Travel Ltd. Raymond Boggus Ruth-Ann Boos Dr. Thomas R. Borland Dr. & Mrs. Walter R. Bouman Walter M. & Lisa Balfour Bowen Terry Boyle & Jim Lawlor Bradshaws - Bill & Sharon Wreford William R. Brashear Ed Brice & Veta Weir Mrs. Elaine L. Brickman Edith S. & Barry D. Briskin, The Shirley K. Schlafer Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Broadbent Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brown Paul M. Butler & Christopher Black Robert & Claire Cameron Dr. & Mrs. Craig E. Campbell Dr. Janette Caputo Kurt E. Carmen Ellen & Brian Carr Jeffrey & Heather Carruthers Walter Carsen Barbara B. Castleman Dr. Roddy & Mrs. Patricia Caulfeild Guy & Alison Chadsey Dr. C. C. Chancey Louis Charpentier & Robert Wakefield Karen Lynn Cheah Dr. John & Mrs. Yvonne Chiu David Chivas & Ron Rice Jean & Joe Chorestecki Antoni Cimolino & Brigit Wilson The Max Clarkson Foundation George & Edna Clemans Vivienne & Charles Collinson Dr. Lee Combrinck-Graham & Charles G. Hertz Patricia Connell Marcia Mary Cook Susan Cooper-Twiss Mrs. Eve Cork Murray & Katherine Corlett Richard Costley-White Cathy & Paul Cotton Dr. Lynn Coveney Ruth & Stewart Coxford Miss Grace Crawforth Lindsay Dale-Harris Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Daniels Carl M. Dare A. J. Dasilva H. John Davidson & Cathay M. Weston Deborah L. Davies & Michael Stephenson Glenn & Joan Davis Dr. Jeanne Deinum Dennis DesRosiers Marilyn Scott Doscher Dorothy M. Douglas Sydney Duder Carol Duncan & George F. Oleske Graham Dunsmore Nancy & William Edmunds James Ericson Eric & Elsie Etchen Elizabeth A. Evans John & Gay Evans Howard & Donna Famme Averil Farlow & Blain Caverly Ron Farmer & Kathryn Stanley Festival City Dairy Inc. Elaine Fieldman & Mark Sims In Memory of Timothy Findley Harvey S. Firestone Jr. Foundation Patricia H. Forsythe Julia & Robert Foster Robert Fox Robert & Diane Fox Cameron & Yvonne Fraser Patricia J. & Martin Freeman Murray Frum & Nancy Lockhart John & Alda Futhey Mary Gerhardstein Heather V. Gibson Jeanne & Larry Gifford Joseph & Kathleen Godwin Jim & Eva Good Rob & Oriana Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Millard Grauer Thomas Gray & Linda MacDonald Dr. & Mrs. Robert N. Green Wilf & Ann Gregory Stanley I. Griffin Dr. Dennis & Dorothea Hacker Amy Hoffman Haimann Burt & Marjorie Hamrell Karen Hanford E. David Hank Susan & Jim Harkins Miss Mary C. Harms Bob Harris Dr. Jules & Josephine Harris Dr. Doris Hausser Carol & Roger Haverfield Nancy & Michael Hawkeswood The Hay Foundation Charlotte & Ian Hector Mr. & Mrs. Gunter F. Herman Ann & Glen Herring Sonny & Marlene Hersh Jack & Dorthie Hertzler Alix & Paul Hess Robert D. Hicks & Suzanne Burke Ron Hikel & Tricia O’Malley Robert Hillyer Norma & Jim Hiscock Mary E. Hofstetter & R. David Riggs Bernard H. Holicky Michael Homer & Ann Hébert Mr. & Mrs. W.B.G. Humphries The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Hurckes Mrs. Karlene Hussey & Dr. Andrew Hussey Peter W. Hutchins Martha & Tom Hyde Alex, Shirley & Julie Jackson Robert & Karen Jackson Shirley & Ted Jeffrey Patricia L. & Thomas H. Jeffs II Fund Norman Jewison Mary & Douglas Kahn Mrs. Netta Keaton Ann & Ross Kennedy Keystone Alley Cafe Ltd. Dorian Kim James & Diane King Margaret D. King Murray & Marvelle Koffler Raj & Shaila Kothari Anthony La Marca & Thomas Dolan Paul & Anne Lake David Lalonde Sally E. Lane Betty Larkworthy Jill Latta & David Bach Jim Leech & Deb Barrett Joyce & Frank Lester Janet & Ellsworth Levine Harlan L. Lewis & Doris F. Wittenburg Marcia Lewis Brown The Linden-Fraser Family Susan I. Lindquist Anthony & Betsy Little Mr. T. P. Locke Dean & Gwen Louis Sue & Larry Luck Ray Luft Patricia Lumsden Eve & Hartland MacDougall James & Connie MacDougall Michele Machowicz & Thomas Becvar Jed MacKay Christina & Don MacLeod Dr. Malcom MacLeod MacLeods Scottish Shop Wayne & Jo Magee Dr. & Mrs. Mario Malizia Dr. Aaron Malkin Elaine & Mervyn Manning Audrey Marriott, The Wardrobe Drs. Kenneth G. & Marilyn Marshall Marcia Matsui & Roger Cotton Janeen & Ernie McAdam Nancy & John McFadyen Anne McGuire Graeme & Charlotte McIntosh W. Darcy McKeough Gloria & James McSherry Bob Meinschenk Wayne Melchior Marsha & Jeffrey Miro Joan Moeller John Mogan Delia M. Moog Deirdre & Dennis Moore The Mosaic Foundation of R. & P. Heydon George & Melanie Moses Margaret Motz Kenneth G. & Marilyn Murray Bob & Carol Myers Deborah A. Nathan Charles H. Nave Marlene D. Naylor Doris Nicklas The Northpine Foundation James F. Oates Richard O’Brien & Susan Krauss Whitbourne Tom & Ellen O’Flaherty John M. O’Hara Toni, Cecelia & Elena Oliveri Lawrence Olszewski Tom & Connie Orr Jonathan F. Orser Dan Ortiz Drs. Bernard & Sylvia Ostry Clare & Mary Pace Sunny & Nini Pal Dr. & Mrs. Carmine Palmieri Prof. Michael Parkin & Dr. Robin Bade Drs. D. Parratt & J. MacNaughton Gordon & Roberta Passmore Mrs. Jean B. Pataky The Pauls Foundation Betty & Don Paxson Dr. & Mrs. William B. Pearson Richard & Kayla Pechter Bruni Penzhorn Lillian & Rae Perigoe Arlene Perly Rae & Hon. Bob Rae John & Jackie Porter Peggy & Victor Ptasznik Robert & Cecil Rabinovitch Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Rayner Jr. Donald Regan & Elizabeth Axelson Gerald Reid Elizabeth Renfrew Grant L. Reuber Thomas & Susan Richey Gordon & Jean Riedlinger Dr. Randall B. Ripley Michael Ritchie & Kelly Belgrave Michael Robinson Douglas D. Roche Dr. Michael C. Rockwell & David Wright Anne Romano Alan Rowe & Bryan Blenkin Brad S. Rutledge Kyle, Craig & Gina Ruttan Hammer Rybicki & Vicki Koivu-Rybicki Martie & Bob Sachs Dr. Hershel Sandberg Margaret Sarkela & John Curtis Marion & Victoria Saunderson Joe Scharrer Carolyn Schiff & Noah Millman Mark & Kathy Schmeling Cairine & Glenn Scott Marilyn & Wes Scott R. A. & C. Scott-Fisher Lynn & Larry Scoville Kenneth G. Shelley Dr. C. J. Siebert Mrs. Helen E. Sinclair Dr. Linda Sinnaeve & Andrew Willburger Grant G. Skomski & Mary Jane Flanagan Gloria & Steve Smith Rachel Smith-Spencer Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Sokol Alan & Felicity Somerset Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Spaulding Andrew & Helen Spriet Sandy Stark & Michael Rowlands General & Mrs. D. A. Starry Michael C. Steese Michael, Jennifer, Kira & Juliet Stein Janet Stewart Gary & Margot Stockie Mr. & Mrs. Roger Stotts Danielle & David Susser Carol Swallow Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence C. Sweet Susan Sybersma Drs. David & Susan Tamblyn Arthur Paul Tarasuk Jonathan Taub Dr. Bruce W. Thomas Herm & Laurie Thomas Ana & John Thompson Bertha & John Thompson George Thomson & Judith Beaman Iain, Marianne & Sandra Thomson Jerome & Diane Trojanowksi Mary & George Turnbull Mrs. Edward J. Tutag Jane & Robert Van Der Kraan James van Raalte & Natasha Pateman Dr. & Mrs. A. A. vanWalraven In Memory of Anne Marie Varitek Linda & Brian Vaughan Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. Wagner Dr. J. R. Walker Ann Kirk Warren Mrs. Suzan Weathers Patricia & William Webb Peter Webb & Joan York Sharleen Webb Susan Weber Pat & Norman Webster Kenneth & Frances Weise Bob & Suzanne Weiss Mrs. Margaret Westlake Jodi White Larry & Maggie Williamson Susan Willmot Dr. J. Stuart Wilson & Mrs. Shirley J. Dickens-Wilson Winberg Foundation Joan & Jack Wing James D. Witmer Mark Woitzik & Amanda Jayne Killips Dr. Krystyna Wojakowski & Dr. Bruce W. Murray Garry M. Wood Jan & Don Woodley Paul C. Wright & Ute Von der Heyden Sheila Wright Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu W. Wyatt, C. Jen Mr. & Mrs. William H. Young David Zussman & Sheridan Scott Lyn Zynda Anonymous (17) P L AY W R I G H T ’ S C I R C L E S I LV E R S TA G E (Annual donations of $1,000 to $2,499) Nicola Adair & David Howard Dr. Munroe H. & Linda S. Adams Miss Frances Agnew Robert & Joyce Airhart Anne & Doug Alexander Robert & Susan Allair Suzanne Allan Mr. & Mrs. Clive V. Allen Dr. & Mrs. Don Allen Mr. & Mrs. David D. Anderson Dalila & Jurgis Anysas Robin & Karen Armstrong 18 19 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT C. Atkin-Phillips Margaret Atwood Charles Babcock Joan & Richard Bain Drs. Andrew & Cornelia Baines Vicki & Richard Baks Peter & Marilyn Balan Dr. Hal & Mrs. Donna Baldwin Richard J. Balfour William & Lynne Ball Frank & Grace Balnar David & Helga Barenberg Pam Baxter & Gordon Law Bishop & Mrs. John Baycroft Mrs. Diana Beacham Janet & Jeffrey Bean Diane & John Beattie Claire & Michael Beckermann Mrs. Margaret Beckman Mr. E. F. Boswell Mrs. Denise Brazolot James Bridgeland Dr. Donald & Judith Brisbin Dr. Daniel V. Brislane Bill & Anne Brock Mrs. Mary Lou Brock Judge & Mrs. Reuben Bromstein Beverly A. Brown Derek & Margaret Brown Mary Kay Brown Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Brown Susan Brown & Dr. A. B. Deathe Brown’s Shoes Josh & Beth Bruner Dr. Astrid Brunner Jamie R. Bruno Brian D. Bucknall Mrs. Noel A. Buckner Judy Connor Mr. & Mrs. Charles Contrada Drs. Diana & Charlie Cook Mr. & Mrs. Maurice G. Corbett Dr. Lesley S. Corrin Harold Cortwright Mr. & Mrs. Allan Cosman Mr. & Mrs. G. E. Courtnage Harold Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Crochier Carole Curtis Dr. & Mrs. George J. D’Angelo Leon & Sharon Darga Barry H. Davidson, MD Bruce Davidson Elizabeth & Ted Davidson Elaine & Michael Davies Stan & Jean Davies Michael & Honor De Pencier Leslie & Michael Dyon Mr. & Mrs. James J. Edwards June H. Edwards Daniel E. Efner The Fraser Elliott Foundation Ilse G. Elliott Albert & Meredith Ernst Barbara Evans Patricia & Don Evans Shirley Mae Evans H. Scott Fairley & Eden Oliver Alan & Renee Falconer Richard & Darleen Falconer Professors Harold & Margaret Fallding Robert Farmer Mrs. Susan Fay Lou & Merle Fazzini Murray & Barbara Feldman Mrs. Carole Belcher In Memory of Dama & Alfred Bell Marjorie & Jeffrey Bender Mrs. Phyllis Bengry John & Heather Bennett Breen Bentley John Bergsma & MargAnn Pierson Pat & Hugh Bessell Valerie Best Nani & Austin Beutel E. W. Bickle Foundation Annette & Rick Birmingham Jennifer Birmingham Drs. Sean & Kirsten Blaine Jim & Lorna Blair Pauline Blais & Guy Morazain Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Blowes Miss Ruth Bolt Bob Boltz Ron W. 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Schmidt Paul Schreiber Garry & Barbara Scott Helen & John Scott Thomas & Maryellen Scott Gene Servillo & Rosie Rees Justin Shaltz Mrs. Joan D. Shaw Anna & Gordon Sherwin Dr. Patricia Shewen Martin & Carol Ribar Jamie & Kate Richardson Dan & Joan Rigal Margaret Ann Riggin Mrs. Sheelagh Riggin Michael Roantree Duncan & Barbara Robertson Dale Robinette Don & Joan Robinson John M. Robinson Joanna Roblin John F. Rook Miss Joanne Rooney David & Judith Rose M. Jean Rose Dr. William & Dr. Ruth Rosenthal Lillian Roth Sandra & Joseph Rotman Doris E. Rowan David & Jacqueline Rowles Kate & Christopher Rowley Jeffrey & Julia Royer Dr. & Mrs. Allan Rubin Sandor & Mary Shoichet Nan Shuttleworth Elizabeth V. Sifton Dr. Elizabeth L. Simmons Sean Simmons & Cynthia Tummon Father Earl Simone Dr. Gerri Sinclair Robert & Bunny Skelly John & Gayle Smallbridge Mrs. Alison Smerchinski Carol Smith Dr. Donald B. & Jacqueline Smith Doug & Maggie Smith John & Carolyn Smith Judith & Randy Smith Montagu J. Smith Nancy & Bob Smith Robin A. Smith & William F. Ballam Stephen & Jane Smith Holly A. Smyth Don R. & Mary E. Snider David & Gloria Sniderman Mr. & Mrs. Raymond R. Snyder 20 21 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOUNDER: Tom Patterson OFFICER S Chair R. Thomas Orr, Stratford Vice Chair Kelly Meighen, Toronto Treasurer Antoni Cimolino, Stratford Secretary Joy Wishart, Stratford GOVERNO R S Robert Astley, Waterloo Raphael Bernstein, Ridgewood NJ Bruce Birmingham, Oakville Rick Birmingham, Chatham Jeffrey Carruthers, Stratford Yvonne Y. K. Chiu, Toronto Robert Daniels, Lake Forest IL Philip Engel, Chicago IL Michael Homer, Toronto Karlene Hussey, Stratford Julie Jackson, St. Pauls Thomas H. Jeffs II, Grosse Pointe Farms MI Eleanor Kane, Stratford Rajendra Kothari, Toronto James Leech, Toronto Don J. McDougall, London James McSherry, Toronto Marcia Matsui, Stratford Catherine Motz, Kitchener M. Lee Myers, London Arlene Perly Rae, Toronto Christopher Plummer, Weston CT Cecil Rabinovitch, Montreal Steve Rae, Stratford Michael W. Robinson, Ottawa John Rook, Oakville Richard Rooney, Toronto Gerri Sinclair, Vancouver Alan B. Somerset, Toronto Christi Strauss, Toronto Suzanne Weiss, Toronto Jodi White, Ottawa Garry Wood, Toronto David Zussman, Ottawa EX OFFIC I O Mayor of Stratford His Worship Dan Mathieson President, Stratford Festival of America Laurence M. Scoville Jr., Dataw Island SC Artistic Director Richard Monette Executive Director Antoni Cimolino PERFORMANCE HOSTS (Annual donations of $8,000 or more) CCL Industries Coca-Cola Bottling Company Comtran EK3 Technologies Inc. Famme & Co. LLP Chartered Accountants General Mills Canada Corporation Gildan Activewear Haworth Ltd. Perth County Pork Producers Association PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Procor Retirement Residences Group Sommers Motor Generator Sales TD Canada Trust The Woodbridge Company Limited 2004 C O R P O R AT E S P O N S O R S PA RT N E R American Express ......................... Front Of The Line Sponsor Bell Canada .................................. Communications Partner Presenting Sponsor, Stratford Festival Website and the Box Office 1-800 Information Line General Motors of Canada Limited .. Official Automotive Supplier; Sponsor, Members’ Newsletter, Fanfares; Sponsor, Ticket Wallets Musagetes Fund at the Kitchener & Waterloo Community Foundation .... Family Experience Programme MAJOR SPONSORS CORPORATE MEMBERS PRESIDENT’S CLUB (Annual donations of $4,000 to $7,999) Culliton Brothers Limited Power Corporation Pratt & Whitney Canada The Frank Cowan Foundation C E N T R E S TA G E (Annual donations of $2,000 to $3,999) 3M Canada Bayer Inc. Clark Hill PLC D & D Automation Inc. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. FAG Bearings Ltd. George Weston Limited Inco John Fenton Electric Inc. J.M. Schneider Inc. Kelsey’s Stratford Norampac Inc., St. Marys Division Ontario Die International Inc. Orr Insurance Brokers Inc. Pfizer Canada Inc. Radio Cab RBC Financial Group Samsonite Canada Inc. Signs on Time St. Marys Cement Co. The Economical Insurance Group The National Life Assurance Company of Canada The Victorian Inn on the Park M A I N S TA G E (Annual donations of $1,000 to $1,999) Alcan Aluminium Limited Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine Ambassador Bridge BGL Group Inc. Cami Automotive Cavalier Equestrian Inc. Clemmer Steelcraft Technologies Collins and Aikman Plastics Ltd. Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd. Cooper-Standard Automotive District 8 OSSTF Dura Automotive Systems (Canada) Ltd. Durham School of Music Eaton Yale Ltd. Ernst & Young LLP Gore Mutual Insurance Company Hendrickson Canada Ltd. 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Barclays Global Investment Services Bell Canada Bell Canada Enterprises Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. CIBC World Markets Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg Davis & Henderson Enbridge Gas Distribution GE Canada Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP IBM Canada Ltd. Lucent Technologies Canada Morguard Investments Ltd. Nexfor Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Purolator Courier Research Capital Corporation RBC Dominion Securities RBC Investments Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc. Symcor Inc. Telus TSX Group ...................................... Opening Night Production Sponsor, A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company ........ Major Sponsor Scotiabank Group ......................... Production Sponsor, Macbeth CBC Radio .................................... 2004 Season Media Sponsor The Globe & Mail ............................ 2004 Season Print Media Sponsor BMO Financial Group .................. Production Sponsor, King Henry VIII (All is True) Shane Baghai Group of Companies .............................. Presenting Sponsor, The Stratford Express Union Gas Limited ....................... Production Co-Sponsor, Guys and Dolls Assistant Directors Programme Aviva Canada Inc. ....................... Production Co-Sponsor, Guys and Dolls CIBC World Markets ................... Production Sponsor, The Count of Monte Cristo Sponsor, Shakespeare on Wheels Assistant Directors Programme ING Insurance Company of Canada .. Production Co-Sponsor, Anything Goes Great-West Life, London Life & Canada Life ............................... Production Sponsor, King John Sponsor, Stratford for Students Panasonic Canada Inc. ................. Major Sponsor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ...... Auctioneer Sponsor, The Stratford Express SPONSORS Petro-Canada .................................. Sponsor, The Shakespeare School Air Canada .................................. 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Fellows Program Arthur Sokoluk Mr. & Mrs. William H. Somerville Virginia Sory Brown Dr. Diane M. Soubly John Souchereau Cecil Southward Philip Spencer Karen Sprogis & Barry Sullivan E. Marion Stacey Doreen E. Staffen Dr. & Mrs. Louis Charles Stagg Ross & Susan Starkweather Margaret Stedman Miss Mary B. Stedman Miss Ruth K. Stedman Steed Standard Transport Ltd. Joel & Sharon Stein Dr. Florence E. Stevens Bruce & Eleanor Stevenson Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Stevenson Amy & Clair Stewart Jayne Stewart Robert A. Stewart William R. Stewart Elizabeth Stewart-Hessel Grant Stickney Dr. Linda Stirk & Dr. David Cole Thomas & Jeanne Stock Joan & Doug Storrey Christi Strauss Gregory & Susan Sturman Frederick & Anne Styles Lynn Sullivan Bruce & Isabel Sully Mrs. Thomas Surridge Swan Motel - Colleen & Peter Pola Miss Jane Swatridge Bruce & Mary Swerdfager Nargis & Shaukat Tarmohamed Stephen Tatrallyay & Leanne McPhie Chuck & Lynn Taylor Ian & Kathleen Taylor Mary E. Taylor & Kevin C. Johnston Sam & Ellie Telzer Jon Temme Gail A. Thompson Gordon & Mary-Anne Thompson Rheo & Sally Thompson Carl & Rosella Thorne George & Marsha Tillson Gail Tolley & Mark Yakabuski Torcor Management Edward & Diana Tremain Marjorie & Eric Trigg Vernon G. & Beryl Turner The William & Nancy Turner Foundation Brady Twiggs Douglas & Beverly Valentine Dr. & Mrs. John Vallely Reverend Martin A. Vallely Gary & Marie Van Graafeiland John & Marika Van Schalkwyk John T. VanBrandeghen Kim Vernile John & Jan Vlcek Richard & Yvette Voegelin Wade’s Flowers Limited Mr. & Mrs. Jon A. Walgren Rick & Virginia Walker William & Joyce Wallace Anne T. Walsh Kevin & Judy Ward Michael L. Wasilewski Douglas O. Wayland John Weatherall Konstantin & Deborah Wehnert Mrs. Mary Weingarden Dr. Gary & Mrs. Barbara Welsh Catherine Wenzel Mary L. Wermuth Terry L. West Alan Westbrook Judith White Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. White Mr. & Mrs. R. J. White Marilyn Whiteley Brian Whittaker & Marieken Molenaar Dr. & Mrs. D. M. Wickware Wayne & Janet Wigelsworth Dr. & Mrs. Mark Wilkinson Howard L. Willett Foundation, Inc. Brian D. Williams John Williams & Maureen Atkinson Dr. & Mrs. T. David Williams Mrs. Marilyn L. Williamson William & Joanne Wilson John & Helga Wise Larry Wismer Bernard & Norton Wolf Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wooden Mary Woods Seumas Woods & Kimberley McClure Walter P. & Elizabeth B. Work Bob & Joan Wright Dr. & Mrs. Walter Yaworsky Wenda Yenson & Ken Hurdle Rev. Peter & Esther Zadeik Edwin Zavitz Geoff & Ellen Zeiss Walter & Marie Zelasko Erwin & Isabelle Ziegelman James & Barbara Zimmerman Daan Zwick & Janis T. Dowd Anonymous (24) Reflects donations received from November 1, 2003, to October 31, 2004 STRATFORD EXPRESS SPONSORS Balderson Cheese Co. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Shane Baghai Group of Companies Via Rail Canada STRATFORD EXPRESS DONORS/ SUPPLIERS Amaryllis Beach Resort Barbadoes Tourism Henkell Brut Vintage Henry of Pelham Humbertown Jewellers Sleeman Brewery and Malting Company 22 23 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL OF CANADA Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, as at October 31, 2004 THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL OF CANADA Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances for the year ended October 31, 2004 Endowment Foundation Board Members Richard Lint (Chair) Sandra Pitblado (Vice Chair) Antoni Cimolino Nicki Douglas Michael Edwards Michael A. Meigen Cecil Richard Rabinovitch Rooney Don Woodley Assets Current Cash Accounts and Pledges Receivable Government Grants Receivable Accrued Interest Inventory Prepaid Expenses Marketable Securities Receivable from Stratford Shakespearean Festival Endowment Foundation Pledges Receivable Property, Plant and Equipment $1,923,784 156,250 37,391,142 $39,471,176 $50,437,264 Liabilities and Fund Balances Current Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred Revenue Payable to Stratford Shakespearean Festival Endowment Foundation 1,221,215 $6,499,646 Deferred Capital Contributions Accrued Pension Cost $27,729,599 33,791 $34,263,036 Fund Balances Unrestricted Investment in Property, Plant and Equipment Stability Fund Restricted Pension Deficit $948,905 9,661,543 5,597,571 (33,791) $16,174,228 $50,437,264 $3,268,654 2,009,777 $122,548 1,172,661 715,000 46,492 315,175 921,724 7,672,488 $10,966,088 Revenues Performance Ancillary Amortization of Deferred Capital Contributions Financial Operating Expenses Production Facilities Marketing and Sales Ancillary Administration and Information Services Amortization of Property, Plant and Equipment Education Financial Excess of Expenses over Revenues from Operations Support from Donors Development Revenue (Net) Stratford Shakespearean Festival Endowment Foundation Ontario Arts Council Canada Council for the Arts Canadian Heritage Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Ontario Ministry of Culture Net Revenue for the Year Fund Balances, Beginning of Year Fund Balances, End of Year 835,112 1,115,000 789,000 150,000 200,000 200,000 $9,178,675 $37,482 16,136,746 $16,174,228 $5,889,563 $28,753,283 3,746,660 6,473,332 3,193,379 2.904,781 2,643,223 1,331,555 1,100,448 $50,146,661 (9,141,193) $33,538,212 5,797,016 1,121,141 549,099 $41,005,468 THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION Statement of Financial Position, as at October 31, 2004 THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION Statement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances for the year ended October 31, 2004 Assets Current Cash Pledges Receivable Receivable from The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada Pledges Receivable Investments 1,221,215 $3,491,363 324,280 33,165,768 $33,490,048 $36,981,411 Liabilities and Fund Balances Current Accounts Payable Payable to The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada Fund Balances: Maintaining the Highest Level of Artistry Exploring New Frontiers Sharing a Passion for Classical Theatre Unrestricted Documenting and Preserving Great Achievements Enhancing our Theatres Artistic Director’s $11,036,435 1,824,777 521,928 21,372,307 161,131 82,337 30,212 $35,029,127 $36,981,411 1,923,784 $1,952,284 $28,500 $7,212 2,262,936 Revenues Donations and Grants Investment Income Expenses Development Grant to The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada Investment Management Fees 835,112 171,680 $1,428,025 Net Revenue for the Year Fund Balances, Beginning of Year Fund Balances, End of Year $6,030,911 28,998,216 $35,029,127 421,233 $7,376,944 $81,992 $7,458,936 Economic Impact on Region THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL OF AMERICA In 2004, $1,893,087 of the annual gross development revenue in the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada was received through transfers from the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of America. Spending Attributable to Stratford Festival of Canada Impact on Gross Domestic Product Accommodation Restaurants Other Services Estimated Taxes Generated for all Three Levels of Governments NUMBER OF FULL YEAR JOBS CREATED: Direct Indirect and induced total WAGES AND SALARIES: Direct Indirect and induced total $125,000,000 $145,327,000 10,348,000 8,689,000 17,827,000 $55,800,000 1,773 1,523 3,296 $50,171,000 46,315,000 $96,486,000 GROWTH IN SUPPORT FROM THE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION TO THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL OF CANADA Annual Endowment Foundation Transfer ���� �������� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ������� ������� ������� ������� ������� ������ Ontario Arts Council Conseil Des Arts De L’Ontario The Canada Council for the Arts Le Conseil des Arts du Canada BASIS OF PRESENTATION: The accompanying condensed financial statements represent extracts from the annual financial statements as at October 31, 2004, and for the year then ended, on which we expressed opinions without reservation in our auditors’ reports. The fair summarization of the financial statements is the responsibility of management. Our responsibility, in accordance with the applicable Assurance Guideline of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, is to report on the summarized financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements are in accordance with the criteria described in the Guideline referred to above. These summarized financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes. For more information on the entity’s financial position, results or operations and cash flows, reference should be made to the related complete financial statements. Monteith, Monteith & Co., Chartered Accountants, Stratford, Ontario We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the National Arts Training Contribution Program, a program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Conference Board of Canada/Canadian Tourism Research Institute 2001 24 25 STRATFORD FESTIVAL OF CANADA 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 2004 SEASON A Midsummer Night’s Dream Guys and Dolls Macbeth King Henry VIII (All Is True) The Count of Monte Cristo Anything Goes Noises Off PHOTO CREDITS Production photos by Richard Bain, Coopershoots/David Cooper, Coopershoots/Michael Cooper, Coopershoots/John Currid and David Hou. Front cover left to right: Cynthia Dale as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. Nazneen Contractor as Hermia and Jeffrey Wetsch as Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Peter Donaldson as Timon in Timon of Athens. Graham Abbey as Macbeth and Lucy Peacock as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. Walter Borden as Cardinal Wolsey in King Henry VIII (All Is True). Page 4 left to right, from top: Bruce and Betty Birmingham at the announcement of their $5-million gift to the For All Time Endowment Foundation. Peter Ustinov. Geraint Wyn Davies, James Blendick and Brent Carver at the Lincoln Center, New York. Eric House. Students at Shakespeare’s birthday party. Christopher Plummer as King Lear and Barry MacGregor as the Fool in King Lear at the Lincoln Center Theater. Head Gardener Harry Jongerden leads a garden tour. Oliver Gaffney. Page 5 left to right, from top: Former Board member James McSherry, 2004 Stratford Express chair Cathy Wilkes, Connie Orr, Board of Governors Chair Tom Orr and Stratford Express committee member Gloria McSherry at the Union Station reception for the Stratford Express. Opening night of the 2004 season. The cover of Fifty Seasons at Stratford. Peter Donaldson as Timon in Timon of Athens. John Broome. Christopher Plummer and Richard Monette on opening night of King Lear at the Lincoln Center Theater. John Barton, Company Manager Ron Nichol and Janine Pearson, Head of Voice and Coaching. Page 6 left to right, from top: Claire Jullien as Léonide and David Snelgrove as Agis in The Triumph of Love. Mac Fyfe as Michael Aleen in The Elephant Song. The cover of The Swanne: A Romance in Three Parts. The cover of the CD Bill and Will: My Life with Shakespeare. Frances Hyland. Lally Cadeau as The Woman in The Human Voice. Sara Topham as Brooke Ashton in Noises Off. Ontario Minister of Culture Madeleine Meilleur, Artistic Director Richard Monette, Board of Governors Chair Tom Orr, Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson and Executive Director Antoni Cimolino at the announcement of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to the Teaching Shakespeare School. Geordie Johnson (centre) as Nathan Detroit, with members of the company, in Guys and Dolls. Page 7 left to right, from top: Members of the 2004 Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training, with Artistic Director Richard Monette and Principal David Latham. Diane D’Aquila and Brent Carver at the Gemini Awards. The poster for A Grand Night for Stratford: Brassy, Classy and Sassy. Construction at the Brunswick Street facility. Actor Shirley Douglas and Clayton Shields, Head of Wigs and Makeup, at the CNoMA Awards. Barenaked Ladies. Page 8 Nicolas Van Burek as Puck and Jonathan Goad as Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Inset: Paul Nelsen, 2004 visiting scholar. Page 9 Members of the company in a curtain call for The Triumph of Love. Inset: Bruce and Betty Birmingham with Conservatory graduates at the announcement of the Birminghams’ $5-million gift to the For All Time Endowment Foundation. Page 10 top: Pat Quigley, Director of Education and Archives. Bottom: Dion Johnstone as Iachimo in Cymbeline. Page 11 top, left and right: Students in the Shakespeare on Wheels programme. Bottom: Graham Abbey as Macbeth and Walter Borden as King Duncan in Macbeth. Page 12 Cynthia Dale as Reno Sweeney and David Hogan as Fred in Anything Goes. Inset: Julius Sermonia as a Mardi Gras Dancer in Guys and Dolls with the Grand Night teddy bear inspired by his costume. Pages 14 and 15 left to right: Stephen Ouimette as King John, Peter Donaldson as King Philip, Jamie Robinson as Chatillon, Mac Fyfe as a Soldier, Keira Loughran as Blanche, Dion Johnstone as Lewis, the Dauphin, Ron Kennell as the Duke of Austria, Xander Michael as the Priest, Bernard Hopkins as Cardinal Pandulph, Gordon S. Miller as Melun, Michael Spasevski as a Soldier and Kieran Gallant as a Soldier in King John. Pages 16 and 17 Graham Abbey as King Henry VIII and Seana McKenna as Queen Katherine in King Henry VIII (All Is True). Rita Howell as a Gentlewoman and Lucy Peacock as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. Scott Wentworth as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. Page 18 Jacob James as Tim Allgood, Sophie Goulet as Poppy Norton-Taylor, Seana McKenna as Dotty Otley, Steve Cumyn as Lloyd Dallas, Chick Reid as Belinda Blair, Sara Topham as Brooke Ashton and Steven Sutcliffe as Frederick Fellowes in Noises Off. Page 19 Members of the company in Timon of Athens. Page 20 top: Bruce Dow as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, with members of the company, in Guys and Dolls. Bottom: Brad Rudy as the Count of Monte Cristo in The Count of Monte Cristo. Page 21 Martha Henry as the Queen in Cymbeline. Page 24 Members of the original casts of all three parts of The Swanne, with playwright and director Peter Hinton (front left), at the final curtain call of the trilogy. Back cover left to right: Thom Marriott as Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Sheila McCarthy as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Seun Olagunju as William and Tanja Jacobs as Mrs. Thornfull in The Swanne: Queen Victoria (The Seduction of Nemesis). Stephen Ouimette as King John in King John. Timon of Athens Cymbeline King John The Triumph of Love The Swanne: Queen Victoria (The Seduction of Nemesis) The Elephant Song The Human Voice Paper: 100% post-consumer, accredited EcoLogo and Processed Chlorine Free and made with biogas. Printed by Cober Printing Limited. 26