Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with the USJ Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with South American music of Elqui Duo at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m. Artist Anthony DeVito will also be sketching Shakespeare-inspired caricatures of audience member for a donation.
Sunday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with a “Professor Talk” at 5 p.m with Kara Russell, who is a Professor of English from Central Connecticut State University. Kara is also the dramaturg for our production of Measure for Measure.
WEEK 2
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with South American music of Elqui Duo at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a “Professor Talk” at 5 p.m. with Dr. John Watts, D.C.J., who is an Assistant Professor of Criminal and Restorative Justice at the University of Saint Joseph. There will also be a post-show “Talk Back” with Director Sasha Bratt and the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. FAMILY DAY Activities: There will be a doll making activity for our audience members one hour before the show. The Yard Goats Mascots, Chompers and Chew Chew, will be at the Festival before the show. Remember that children 12 and under can attend the Festival for free.
WEEK 3
Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with the USJ Dance Ensemble at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with South American music of Elqui Duo at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with a “Professor Talk” at 5 p.m. and a post-show “Talk Back” with Director Brian Jennings and the cast of Measure for Measure.
WEEK 4
Wednesday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with music from singer-songwriter Christopher John at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with South American music of Elqui Duo at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. — Measure for Measure with a performance by New England Ballet Theatre at 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 2 at 5:30 p.m. — A Midsummer Night's Dream with a “Professor Talk” at 5 p.m. with Kaitlin Mondello, Ph.D., who is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Saint Joseph. FAMILY DAY Activities: There will be a doll making activity for our audience members one hour before the show. The Yard Goats Mascots, Chompers and Chew Chew, will be at the Festival before the show. Remember that children 12 and under can attend the Festival for free.
Every performance, you can also enjoy:
We will have three food vendors at all 20 performances this summer!
Indulge by Palazzo will be selling their gourmet mini donuts on July 10, 11, 23, 24, and 31 and August 1.
Char-cu-te-rie at Blue Back Square in West Hartford will be selling charcuterie boards at all 20 shows with artisan meats and cheeses along with figs, apricot jams, fruits, nuts, breads, and crackers, as well as Italian sparkling water.
Crafted & Catered will be at all 20 performances selling weekly dining specials, including:
Week 1 – All American - BBQ theme sliders. Mix and match options
Week 2 – Tex-Mex - Tacos… mix and match options too
Week 3 – Italian - Sicilian pizza with spaghetti and meatballs
Week 4 – Greek – Gyros and salads
The Art Museum at USJ will be open before every performance and during intermission for an air-conditioned view of their amazing art collection — from a celebration of the country's 250th with Thomas Nast's American Icons: Miss Columbia and Uncle Sam to an exhibition of Romeo and Juliet etchings by the Hungarian artist Ádám Würtz.
A collection of one-of-a-kind dolls dressed like characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and past posters from Chris Hyde at Cipher Creative Group will be on display in the USJ lobby during the entire running of the Festival.
There will also be children's activities (paper dolls or other Midsummer-themed projects) before performances at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 and Sunday, August 2. Be sure to RSVP online in advance to save a spots for your children.
