New York Times: In Chekhov, a Brutally Normal Midlife Crisis
Click here to read Jason Zinoman's review of the Katona József Theatre Company's production of Ivanov as part of the Lincoln Center Festival in the New York Times. The U.S. premiere of Ivanov took place at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in June.
A creative approach to a healthier New Haven
Where else but the International Festival of Arts & Ideas could you find a sculpture of cows decorated with "Milagros" - copper images that symbolize prayers for health, a wall of Post-it notes encouraging you to share "secrets, promises, hopes and fears," Tibetan-inspired prayer flags, mother-child fitness classes and a healthy cooking demonstration? Community Interventions for Health, a new citywide effort to promote health and prevent disease in New Haven, brought together many of the cities' finest organizations to launch its program at the Festival during Village of Villages weekend....
New Benefit for Festival Members: Discount on Tickets to Pilot Pen Tennis
The Festival has just added a new benefit for all 2009 Members: a 25% discount on selected dates for Pilot Pen Tennis, New England’s ultimate tennis experience!
Are you not currently a Member of the Festival? Click here to purchase a 2010 Festival Membership and receive this discount from Pilot Pen. The Festival will be announcing additional benefits for 2010 Members throughout the summer!
A Message from the Executive Director
June 29, 2009
Thank you all for being with us over the past two weeks and for filling this Festival with tremendous energy and joy. You, our audience and friends, made it a great Festival by being curious, engaged and intrepid.
During what was perceived to be a rainy period in an economic downturn, we had a record number of people visiting this website and attending our free events on the New Haven Green, capacity audiences at Ideas events and tours, and the Festival’s ticketed events exceeded the sales figures from the past two years. We really can't ask for more.
The Festival also received...
Alastair Macaulay's New York Times Review of "Dido & Aeneas": "I hope New York and other cities can see the production soon"
Click here to read Alastair Macaulay's review of "Dido & Aeneas" in the New York Times.
Frank Rizzo: A Different, Delicious Chekhov, Hungarian Style
Click here to read Frank Rizzo's review of Ivanov on his Behind The Curtain blog on courant.com
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Hartford Courant: An "Ivanov" Not To Be Missed
Click here to read Susan Hood's review of "Ivanov" in the Hartford Courant.
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"Play Me A Story" On Family Stage
Click here to read the New Haven Register article by Jim Shelton about Play Me A Story, a collaboration between Yale University and Vincent E. Mauro Magnet School taking place today on the Family Stage at 1:15pm.
"Dido & Aeneas" & "The Good Dance-dakar/brooklyn" Featured In New York Times
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Click here to watch preview videos of Dido & Aeneas and The Good Dance-dakar/brooklyn.
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Don't Miss The Favorite Poem Project Community Reading In Science Park
Click here for more information about the Favorite Poem Project: Community Reading in Science Park.
Hartford Courant: A Riveting Tribute To Monk
Click here to read Chuck Obuchowski's review in the Hartford Courant of "Jason Moran: IN MY MIND: Monk at Town Hall 1959".
Jason Steigerwalt To Sing The Role Of "Sailor" At "Dido & Aeneas"
At an audition in New Haven on Tuesday, Mark Morris selected Jason Steigerwalt, a member of the chorus directed by Bradley Naylor, to sing the role of the "Sailor" during the performances of Dido & Aeneas tonight and Friday. The other featured singers are sopranos Leena Chopra and Yulia van Doren,mezzo-soprano Katherine Growdon, and baritone Thomas Meglioranza.
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