FYI IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR PATRONSCONTACT USBox Office: 510.548.9666 <strong>or</strong> boxoffice@calshakes.<strong>or</strong>g(Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm; Sat, 10am–2pm; Sun 12–4pm)Mailing & Box Office Address: 701 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710Website: calshakes.<strong>or</strong>gSocial Media: Facebook.com/calshakes Twitter.com/calshakesPinterest.com/calshakesGroup Sales (10+): 510.809.3290General: 510.548.3422 <strong>or</strong> info@calshakes.<strong>or</strong>gProgram Advertising: Mike Hathaway, Enc<strong>or</strong>e Media Group,800.308.2898 x105 <strong>or</strong> mikeh@enc<strong>or</strong>emediagroup.comFacilities Rental: 510.548.3422 x123Costume Rental: 510.548.3422 x111TICKETS AND SEATINGTicket Exchange & Replacement: Subscribers and FlexPass holders mayexchange tickets at no cost up to 24 hours in advance of <strong>the</strong> time and dateof <strong>the</strong>ir scheduled perf<strong>or</strong>mance; single ticket holders may do so f<strong>or</strong> a $10fee. If you lose <strong>or</strong> misplace your tickets, <strong>the</strong> Box Office can arrange f<strong>or</strong>replacements at no extra charge.Discounts: F<strong>or</strong> inf<strong>or</strong>mation on discounted tickets f<strong>or</strong> seni<strong>or</strong>s, youth,military, students, age 30 and younger, and rush, visit calshakes.<strong>or</strong>g/discounts.20 f<strong>or</strong> $20 Policy: We’ve set aside 20 $20 tickets f<strong>or</strong> each perf<strong>or</strong>mancethis season, making it easier f<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e people to enjoy <strong>the</strong>ater. Simply call<strong>the</strong> Box Office starting at noon <strong>the</strong> day of <strong>the</strong> show and ask to purchase“20 f<strong>or</strong> $20” tickets. (Subject to availability.)Terrace Seating: If you’re seated in our Terrace <strong>or</strong> Terrace Preferred sections,you will need to bring your own chair <strong>or</strong> rent one from us. If youchoose to bring your own, it must be a low-backed beach chair with aseat no m<strong>or</strong>e than six inches off <strong>the</strong> ground and a backrest no taller thanshoulder height. If you need to rent a chair from us, you’ll find <strong>the</strong>m at <strong>the</strong>upper entrance to <strong>the</strong> Terrace f<strong>or</strong> just $3.BRUNS AMPHITHEATER100 Calif<strong>or</strong>nia Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda, CA 94563 (not a mailingaddress)Hours: Box office and grounds open two hours bef<strong>or</strong>e perf<strong>or</strong>mance time.Come prepared f<strong>or</strong> <strong>the</strong> outdo<strong>or</strong>s: Blankets are available to <strong>the</strong> right of<strong>the</strong> main Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater entrance f<strong>or</strong> a suggested $2 donation; pleasedress warmly f<strong>or</strong> cold nights and bring sunscreen and a hat f<strong>or</strong> matinees.To keep yellow jackets at bay, keep food covered whenever possible andpromptly dispose of trash and recyclables. We’ve also found fabric softenerdryer sheets w<strong>or</strong>k well to keep repel yellow jackets.Take BART and our free shuttle: Cal Shakes provides free, wheelchairlift-equipped shuttle service between <strong>the</strong> Orinda BART station and <strong>the</strong>Theater beginning 90 minutes pri<strong>or</strong> to and at <strong>the</strong> end of each perf<strong>or</strong>mance.The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes; <strong>the</strong> final shuttleleaves <strong>the</strong> Orinda BART station approximately 20 minutes bef<strong>or</strong>e curtain.Orinda BART pickup is in <strong>the</strong> BART parking lot to <strong>the</strong> right of <strong>the</strong> stationexit; after <strong>the</strong> show, catch <strong>the</strong> shuttle on <strong>the</strong> Sue & Ge<strong>or</strong>ge Bruns Plaza.SHARON SIMPSON CENTER AMENITIESCafé by Classic Catering: Offering a wide selection of gourmet meals,wine, beer, Peet’s coffee and tea, hot cocoa, and desserts, <strong>the</strong> café openstwo hours bef<strong>or</strong>e <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mance and at intermission. Catering is availablef<strong>or</strong> groups (10+) and special events; call 925.939.9224.Theater St<strong>or</strong>e: Cal Shakes logo wear and o<strong>the</strong>r merchandise are availablef<strong>or</strong> purchase at <strong>the</strong> Theater St<strong>or</strong>e, located in <strong>the</strong> Sharon Simpson Center;open bef<strong>or</strong>e <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mance and during intermission.Restrooms: Located to <strong>the</strong> left of <strong>the</strong> Theater St<strong>or</strong>e. (Additional restroomsare located in <strong>the</strong> Upper Grove.)First Aid: F<strong>or</strong> assistance, please go to <strong>the</strong> House Management Office,located inside to <strong>the</strong> left of <strong>the</strong> restrooms.Emergency Phone: Since we ask all patrons to silence cell phones duringperf<strong>or</strong>mances, you may leave <strong>the</strong> House Office phone number (925.254.2395)as your contact number during a perf<strong>or</strong>mance.ACCESSIBILITYWheelchair Lift-equipped Shuttle: See info above, under “Take BART and ourfree shuttle.”Wheelchair seating: Available in sections A, C, Terrace Rear, and Boxes. Wecan also book seats, adjacent to yours, f<strong>or</strong> up to three companions. (Make sureto request this seating at time of purchase.)Assistive Listening Devices: Available at no charge from <strong>the</strong> blanket kiosk on afirst-come, first-served basis.Open-captioned Perf<strong>or</strong>mances: Cal Shakes is proud to provide open captioningf<strong>or</strong> patrons who are deaf <strong>or</strong> hard-of-hearing f<strong>or</strong> one perf<strong>or</strong>mance of eachproduction. See calshakes.<strong>or</strong>g/accessibility f<strong>or</strong> dates and o<strong>the</strong>r inf<strong>or</strong>mation onaccess.AMPHITHEATER ETIQUETTEArrive on time: Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate interval at <strong>the</strong>House Manager’s discretion.Silence all electronic devices bef<strong>or</strong>e <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mance begins.Keep <strong>the</strong> aisles clear during <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mance.Do not take photos of <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mance. The use of any type of camera, video<strong>or</strong> audio rec<strong>or</strong>der in <strong>the</strong> amphi<strong>the</strong>ater is strictly prohibited. Such devices maybe confiscated at <strong>the</strong> House Manager’s discretion.Observe all signage including directional signage on <strong>the</strong> grounds. It is postedf<strong>or</strong> your safety.Smoking is restricted to area designated: Look f<strong>or</strong> <strong>the</strong> bench and ashtray on<strong>the</strong> plaza across from <strong>the</strong> café. Electronic cigarettes are allowed in <strong>the</strong> groves,plaza, and anywhere on <strong>the</strong> grounds with <strong>the</strong> exception of <strong>the</strong> Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater.Be scentsitive: Perfumes <strong>or</strong> scented lotions may cause discomf<strong>or</strong>t to o<strong>the</strong>rpatrons and may attract yellow jackets. Please keep use to a minimum.Picnicking: You’re welcome to enjoy food and beverages during <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mance,but please be courteous to o<strong>the</strong>rs. Unwrap all items bef<strong>or</strong>e <strong>the</strong> perf<strong>or</strong>mancebegins <strong>or</strong> at intermission so as not to disturb your fellow patrons.ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPRecycling: Please use <strong>the</strong> labeled recycling bins to discard glass, aluminum,plastic, and paper; a p<strong>or</strong>tion of <strong>the</strong> proceeds from <strong>the</strong> value of our recycledmaterials is donated to area schools.Solar: Cal Shakes is one of largest solar-powered outdo<strong>or</strong> professional <strong>the</strong>atersin <strong>the</strong> country. The 144 260-watt panels and four 9000-watt inverters of ourTurn Key 37.4 kilowatt DC solar electric system are designed to supply up to98% of <strong>the</strong> power needs to <strong>the</strong> Bruns Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater.Living Roof: Like much of <strong>the</strong> Bruns Amphi<strong>the</strong>ater grounds, <strong>the</strong> SharonSimpson Center’s living roof boasts native, drought-resistant plants.EVACUATION PLANEXITEXITSTAGEEXITEXITUPPERGROVETHE SHARON SIMPSONCENTEREXIT ROUTEPRIMARY AREA OF REFUGE(MEETING PLACE FOR ALLAUDIENCE MEMBERS)SECONDARY AREA OF REFUGEFIRE HYDRANTSP30 CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER WWW.CALSHAKES.ORG
WitticismsGONE WILDE}Iam so clever that sometimesI don’t understand a singlew<strong>or</strong>d of what I am saying.Ah, Oscar Wilde. Was he <strong>the</strong> cleverest man in all Christendom? Last month, we challenged our online community to go toe-tobrocaded-toewith King Wit himself, offering up <strong>the</strong>ir own Wildean aph<strong>or</strong>isms f<strong>or</strong> a chance to win tickets to see this production of<strong>Lady</strong> Windermere’s <strong>Fan</strong>, and to be published in <strong>the</strong> <strong>program</strong>. Extra points were awarded to those entries which attributed <strong>the</strong>ir lineto a particular character; made <strong>the</strong> topic Cal Shakes; and/<strong>or</strong> made <strong>the</strong> topic one of <strong>the</strong> plays in our 2013 season.We received m<strong>or</strong>e than 50 entries via Twitter and email; <strong>the</strong> winner is Patricia Milton, who deserves recognition not just f<strong>or</strong> winning<strong>the</strong> contest but also f<strong>or</strong> being so inspired that her Wildean witticisms spilled over onto her own blog (www.patriciamilton.w<strong>or</strong>dpress.com)! So congratulations to Patricia, whose ticket-winning entry—deemed by an esteemed panel of dramaturgs andMarketing staff to most encapsulate Oscar Wilde’s aph<strong>or</strong>istic style—you can read below, along with some of <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r entries.THE WINNER:A reputation is like an appendix.It’s uncertain what it’s good f<strong>or</strong>,and when it’s gone, you won’t miss it.—Patricia MiltonTo be married “till death do you part” seems an alarmingencouragement to future criminal activity. —Patricia MiltonL<strong>or</strong>d Darlington (<strong>Lady</strong> Windermere’s <strong>Fan</strong>): Never be afraidto take a position, especially a compromising one.—Patricia MiltonNever put a woman on a pedestal; she will only look downon you. —Patricia MiltonCynicism without wit is peevishness. Wit without cynicismis impossible. —Patricia MiltonAlgernon, to Jack (The Imp<strong>or</strong>tance of Being Earnest):My dear boy, it’s so easy to know what you want in life,until you get it. —Robert Estes<strong>Lady</strong> Bracknell (<strong>Lady</strong> Windermere’s <strong>Fan</strong>): I have never onceminded offending people, it’s <strong>the</strong> least <strong>the</strong>y can do f<strong>or</strong> me.—Robert EstesYou learn something new every day… no matter how hardyou try to avoid it. —Sargent LingGwendolen Fairfax (The Imp<strong>or</strong>tance of Being Earnest):At dinner parties, I find people tedious and b<strong>or</strong>ing, it’sendlessly fascinating. —Carol MarshallOscar Wilde: Everyone thinks <strong>the</strong>y have an inner OscarWilde but in reality it’s just Soupy Sales on a bad day.—Carol MarshallA lack of m<strong>or</strong>al principles is not nearly so frightful as a lackof dinner invitations. —Patricia MiltonThe road to div<strong>or</strong>ce is paved with inattentions.—Patricia MiltonWhen a married woman yields her reputation, that’s asacrifice. When a single one does, that’s marketing.—Patricia MiltonOne deceives m<strong>or</strong>e often out of kindness than malice.—Patricia MiltonThe only thing m<strong>or</strong>e tragic than an unkempt womanis an unkept one. —Patricia MiltonMrs. Cowper-Cowper (<strong>Lady</strong> Windermere’s <strong>Fan</strong>): Whengossip dines out, reputation pays <strong>the</strong> bill. —Patricia MiltonWhen one can’t follow directions, it’s fun to followthat one. —Juanita PrestonI’m wild about Shaw, but I’m not so sure about Wilde.—PJ RobinsonThe only way to atone f<strong>or</strong> being occasionally a little overstressedis by being always absolutely over-medicated.—Marissa SkudlarekTo decline one opp<strong>or</strong>tunity f<strong>or</strong> sex, Miss Fairfax, may beregarded as prudence; to decline a second looks likeprudishness. —Marissa SkudlarekOptimism is <strong>the</strong> tyranny of <strong>the</strong> buoyant imagination.—Meg ThatcherTo learn about contests like this one,visit www.calshakes.<strong>or</strong>g/blog,follow us on Twitter @calshakes, <strong>or</strong>like us at www.Facebook.com/calshakes.
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