Audience Enrichment Activities
Hinterviews | Talkbacks | Bartoks |

Spend more time with us!  We want you to get to know the artists in the season and learn about the work onstage direct from the creators.  And, we want to hear what you think about what you see onstage.  In short, we want you to make the NAC your cultural home.  Share time with us often in the coming season. 

Listen to the podcast Hinterviews with Peter Hinton.

OPENING NIGHTS HAVE MOVED!
For performances in the Theatre, Opening Nights are now on Fridays, and in the Studio, they're now on Thursdays.

Celebrate openings with the cast and crew at a party hosted by Peter Hinton - we might all head over to a pub in the market, or hang out in a rehearsal hall - who knows where we'll go, but wherever we go, it'll be a good time!

THE HINTERVIEWS (FORMERLY PRE-SHOW CHATS)
THEATRE AND STUDIO PRESENTATIONS

Artistic Director Peter Hinton invites a special guest artist to chat with him about all kinds of things: the work on stage, his or her career, theatre in Canada or favourite recipes. Peter's interviews will be informal, great fun and filled with fascinating information. The Hinterviews will take place in our traditional pre-show chat spot. We hope to see you there and we promise there will be enough sandwiches at the intermission bar!

Saturday, September 23 at 13:00
Saturday, October 21 at 13:00
Saturday, November 11 at 13:00
Saturday, December 9 at 13:00
Saturday, January 13 at 13:00
Saturday, March 10 at 13:00
Saturday, April 7 at 13:00
Saturday, May 12 at 13:00
Saturday, May 26 at 13:00

TALKBACKS
THEATRE AND STUDIO PRESENTATIONS
Wednesday and Thursday Nights Weeks 2 and 3 (after the show)

Our Talkbacks have proven so popular that we are offering even more of them this season. Talkbacks take place following the show in the performance space. You might meet a member of the company who'll run off stage at the final curtain to make a quick change, take off a wig or grab a drink - then come back out to chat about being in the show. You might meet the Stage Manager, who'll explain how a complex set change takes place, or the Props Master, who'll reveal some of the tricks behind the designs. No matter who hosts the Talkback, it is sure to be magical - a glimpse behind the scenes and a unique chance to talk about what you've just seen on stage. Stay in your seat and enjoy until the parking lot jam has cleared!

September 28-29 at 19:30
October 4-5, 25-26 at 19:30
November 13-14, 15-16, 22-23 at 19:30
January 17-18, 24-25 at 19:30
March 14-15 at 19:30
April 11-12, 18-19 at 19:30
May 16-17, 30-31 at 19:30
June 6-7 at 19:30

BARTOKS (BARTALKS!)
THEATRE AND STUDIO PRESENTATIONS
Friday Nights every week (after the show)

OK. It's whimsical, but indulge us - why spell it Bartalk when we can invoke a creative genius and have fun too? We're starting a Friday-night bar! That's right, an NAC bar - complete with light snacks, great wines and a lively atmosphere. Bartoks are the perfect place to hang out after the show to meet the actors, designers, Peter Hinton and members of the English Theatre staff. Invite a friend to join you at a Bartok - meet new people, learn more about the theatre and its artists and start your weekend off on a great note.

Friday September 29 following The Wrong Son (approx. 10:15 p.m.)
Friday October 6, Following The Wrong Son
Friday, October 20, 27 Following Dream Machine
Friday November 17, 24 Following The Little Years
Friday December 8, 15 Following the Adult Audience performance
of Rough House
Friday, January 19, 26 Following Frida K.
Friday, March 16 Following The Unanswered Question
Friday April 13, 20 Following Scorched
Friday May 11, 18 Following 7 Important Things
Friday June 1, 8 Following Copper Thunderbird

THE WONDERFUL WEB
at www.nac-cna.ca and artsalive.ca

Connect with the English Theatre online to learn more about what you see onstage, to read fascinating articles written by the artists of the season, to see production photographs, enjoy design sketches, musical clips, blogs by the artists, podcasts featuring actors, designers, Peter Hinton and more; learn about upcoming special events, readings, lectures, etc. and get the latest information about special offers. And don't forget to visit our amazing educational website at artsalive.ca - fascinating facts and inside information for students, teachers, parents and anyone who's interested in knowing more about how theatre works. All this is at your fingertips any time of the night or day;

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