SOLD OUT! GCTC caps its 2014-2015 season with sold out run of The Public Servant

June 11, 2015 Great Canadian Theatre Company is ending its 2014-2015 season with a smash hit.  Today, the theatre announced its production of The Public Servant is completely sold out.  Since opening night on June 4th, the Box Office has been inundated with hundreds of calls a day, quickly selling out all available tickets not held by subscribers.  The show runs until June 21 and cannot be extended due to artist availability. There may be tickets returned to the Box Office and resold to people who come to the theatre thirty minutes before each performance. It is clear audiences throughout Ottawa and Gatineau have connected with this poignant comedy about the thousands of people who live and work right here, dedicating their lives to the public service.  “I believed from the beginning that The Public Servant would be a hit in this town," says Eric Coates, GCTC’s Artistic Director. “For people who love smart,  relevant entertainment, buying a subscription is the only way to guarantee they won’t miss out.” The Public Servant is directed by Jennifer Brewin, Artistic Director of Common Boots Theatre (formerly Theatre Columbus). The company commissioned it and Brewin created it with collaborators Haley McGee, Sarah McVie and Amy Rutherford, all of whom star in the production.  A shorter version premiered at undercurrents festival in 2013 and was subsequently co-developed with GCTC. About the play: Step inside the halls of power as Madge, a young, idealistic and enthusiastic civil servant, gets ready to write her first official memo. It’s an auspicious occasion that brings to light all the inner-workings and absurdities of government bureaucracy. “…a fast-paced and hilarious play” - The Charlebois Post “…delightful confection of wit and insight” – Capital Critics Circle THE PUBLIC SERVANT Written by Jennifer Brewin, Haley McGee, Sarah McVie and Amy Rutherford Directed by Jennifer Brewin CAST Haley McGee: Madge Sarah McVie: Lois, Janis Amy Rutherford: Cynthia, Vik, Irena, Gary, Jackie CREATIVE TEAM Anna Treusch: Set & Costume Designer Martin Conboy: Lighting Designer Michael Rinaldi: Sound Designer Laurie Champagne: Stage Manager Gabrielle Lazarovitz: Assistant Director Jingwei Zhang: Assistant Lighting Designer Hilary Nichol: Apprentice Stage Manager Kate Walker: Company Manager For behind-the-scenes rehearsal updates from the cast and creative - check out #GCTCServant. About GCTC: Great Canadian Theatre Company is celebrating its 40th season in 2014–2015. Its mission is to foster, produce and promote excellent theatre that provokes examination of Canadian life and our place in the world. GCTC is committed to the production of new Canadian work and artist development. We continue to commission and workshop new plays by emerging and established playwrights. We mentor emerging companies and artists through our master classes, and internships.