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PHOTO BY DON DIXON
2016 Stratford Festival Gala
HONOURING
GORDON PINSENT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, TORONTO
GALA CO-CHAIRS: BARRY AVRICH, ROBERT BADUN, WENDY PITBLADO
Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director
Anita Gaffney, Executive Director
presents a gala evening in honour of
GORDON PINSENT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
GORDON PINSENT
Born in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon Pinsent began his stage
career in Winnipeg under the direction of John Hirsch. His first
appearances at the Stratford Festival were in 1962 when he performed
in Macbeth (with Christopher Plummer and Kate Reid), The Taming of
the Shrew and Cyrano de Bergerac (also with Christopher Plummer).
He returned to the Festival in 1975 as the lead in Brecht’s Trumpets and
Drums with Tom Kneebone and Jackie Burroughs.
His television career began in the early 1960s and includes the series A
Gift to Last (which he created), The Red Green Show, Quentin Durgens,
M.P., Due South, Wind at My Back and Power Play. Gordon’s film credits
include Sarah Polley’s acclaimed Away from Her (Genie and ACTRA
awards for Best Actor), The Rowdyman, Who Has Seen the Wind, John
and the Missus, The Grand Seduction (Canadian Screen Award) and The
Shipping News. In addition to writing the screenplays for both The Rowdyman and John and the Missus, Gordon
has published a two-volume memoir, By the Way and Next.
In 2007, he received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Other awards include the Earle Grey Award for lifetime
achievement in television and a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. Gordon has received honorary
degrees from the University of Prince Edward Island, Ryerson University, Queen’s University, Memorial University
of Newfoundland, Lakehead University and the University of Windsor. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of
Canada and a Companion of the Order of Canada.
presents a gala evening in honour of
GORDON PINSENT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
ABOUT STRATFORD
With William Shakespeare as its foundation, the Stratford Festival aims to set the standard for classical theatre in
North America. Embracing our heritage of tradition and innovation, we seek to bring classical and contemporary
theatre alive for an increasingly diverse audience.
By searching Canada and the world for the finest talent, and by providing the conditions and training that enable
those artists to achieve their most courageous work, we immerse our audiences in a theatregoing experience
that is not only innovative, entertaining and unsurpassed anywhere in the world, but also deeply relevant to, and
reflective of, their lives and communities. All proceeds from this gala evening will support these key priorities.
THE EVENT
The 2016 Stratford Festival Gala will celebrate the career of an icon in Canadian theatre, television and film –
Gordon Pinsent. The gala evening will include tributes, music and entertainment presented by Stratford Festival
artists and special guests in celebration of Gordon’s extraordinary career. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PIMENTEL
presents a gala evening in honour of
GORDON PINSENT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
GOLD TABLE
$50,000 SPONSORSHIP
GUEST BENEFITS:
• Table of 10, premier location
• Private reception with Gordon Pinsent
• Two tickets to Stratford’s 2017 Opening
Night performance
• Each guest receives a special gift
CORPORATE RECOGNITION:
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Logo recognition on table and event signage
Logo recognition on evening slide loop
Logo recognition in all marketing materials
Recognition in all media releases
Recognition from the stage
Full-page ad in event program
2015 HONOREE COLM FEORE
SILVER
$25,000 SPONSORSHIP
GUEST BENEFITS:
• Table of 10, central location
• Private reception with Gordon Pinsent
• Table host receives a special gift
2014 HONOREE MARTHA HENRY
2013 HONOREE WILLIAM SHATNER
2012 HONOREE
DAME MAGGIE SMITH
2011 HONOREE CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER
CORPORATE RECOGNITION:
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Logo recognition on table and event signage
Logo recognition on evening slide loop
Logo recognition in all marketing materials
Recognition in all media releases
Half-page ad in event program
BRONZE
$15,000 SPONSORSHIP
GUEST BENEFITS:
• Table of 10
• Table host receives a special gift
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PIMENTEL AND ERIN SAMUELL
presents a gala evening in honour of
GORDON PINSENT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
RESERVATION AND DONATION FORM
Thank you for your reservation!
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⊲ Please reserve a table of 10:
Table level: ☐ Gold $50,000
☐ Silver $25,000
☐ Bronze $15,000
⊲ I cannot attend but would like to make a donation of $ ______________________ Payment:
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For more information, please contact Rachel Smith-Spencer at [email protected] or
1.800.561.1233, ext 2402.
PLEASE FAX BACK TO 519.271.4904 OR PRINT AND MAIL TO:
RACHEL SMITH-SPENCER, STRATFORD FESTIVAL, P.O. BOX 520, STRATFORD, ON N5A 6V2