Birthday Candles
Previews: July 5–7
Performance Dates: July 9–21
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
BY
Noah Haidle
Noah Haidle
Performances
July 5 @ 7:30 pm Week Two (June 29–July 6)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she
reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and
glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides
the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple
tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production
of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and
celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 6 @ 7:30 pm Week Two (June 29–July 6)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she
reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and
glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides
the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple
tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production
of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and
celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 7 @ 2:30 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 7 @ 7:30 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Preview)
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she
reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and
glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides
the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple
tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production
of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and
celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 9 @ 6:30 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. A fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th Birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 10 @ 4:00 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. A fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th Birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 11 @ 2:30 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. A fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th Birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 11 @ 7:30 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. A fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th Birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 13 @ 4:00 pm Week Three (July 6–13)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 14 @ 2:30 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 14 @ 7:30 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 16 @ 2:30 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
This performance of Birthday Candles has been selected to be sensory-friendly. To better accommodate neurodiverse audiences, patrons should expect dimmed house lights, creating a more calming environment with softer and less intense lighting and reduced sound levels to minimize sudden loud noises or jarring sounds. Audience members are permitted to move around, vocalize, or express themselves as needed. This can include the freedom to leave and re-enter the performance space without judgment.
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 17 @ 4:00 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 18 @ 2:30 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 19 @ 2:30 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.
July 20 @ 2:30 pm Week Four (July 13–20)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8
July 21 @ 2:30 pm Week Five (July 20–27)
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
Bratton Theater
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles
By Noah Haidle
Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous story that guides the audience through the significant, challenging, and remarkable moments as time inexorably marches on. One ordinary woman’s life is measured by the simple tradition of baking a birthday cake.
Originally developed as a New Play Workshop during the 2017 season and then performed around the country, Chautauqua will finally mount its own full production of Birthday Candles. What a fitting way to open CTC’s mainstage season and celebrate Chautauqua Institution’s 150th birthday!
This production may not be suitable for youth under 8.