PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters in association with Chautauqua Theater Company, and in association with Jamie deRoy, will present The Light and The Dark, a new play written by Kate Hamill and directed by Jade King Carroll. The Light and The Dark will begin previews at 59E59’s Theater A on November 2, 2024, with an opening night set for November 17 for a limited run through December 15, 2024. Primary Stages is the Resident Off Broadway Theater Company at 59E59 Theaters.
There are moments when an idea evolves into something greater, moments when an observation or a conversation sparks a big idea. These ideas have the potential to shift perspectives, spark action and inspire. Chautauqua Institution is embracing the power of such thoughts with the launch of a new video series called “Big Ideas.” “Big Ideas” captures key insights from Chautauqua Institution’s collection of lectures and programs created during the nine-week Summer Assembly by CHQ Assembly, Chautauqua’s membership-based, streaming platform. Each video distills a single thought from a full-length program into a digestible 3 to 10-minute clip. Instead of watching an...
Empathy to the Rescue How Stories Help Us Find Common Ground on Climate Change The human suffering wrought by hurricanes Helene and Milton in the southeastern United States remind us as the climate crisis deepens, communities across the nation desperately need everyone working together toward solutions. But too often these days, political and social divisions stand in the way of understanding and collaboration — leading to stalemate, inaction and the next climate-fueled tragedy. We need only hear stories of armed militias confronting FEMA responders to understand how deeply polarized our country has become. It’s far more difficult for divided communities to...
As we approach the end of the year, now is the perfect time to invest in your personal growth and professional skills through engaging online classes this fall. From meaningful conversations about end-of-life care to mastering the art of storytelling, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at some upcoming sessions you won’t want to miss! 1. Courageous Conversations on Death and Dying: The Time is Now! Instructor: Dr. Shahid AzizDate: Thursday, October 31, 2024Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ETCost: $49 Register Here In this interactive session, Dr. Shahid Aziz, a medical ethicist and hospice physician, will guide you...
Every week, Chautauqua Opera is sharing the incredible work of our former Young Artists. Make sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date. Brian Jeffers It’s time to shine a spotlight on another exceptional Young Artist Alumna! With his impressive range, tenor Brian Jeffers has been captivating Chautauqua audiences since 2019. Brian first joined Chautauqua Opera as a Studio Artist, where he took on roles in Il barbiere di Siviglia, ¡Figaro 90210!, and The Ghosts of Versailles. In 2023, Brian returned as an Apprentice Artist, delivering standout performances as Beadle in Sweeney Todd and Lillas Pastia in La tragédie de Carmen. Recently, Brian...
Monday, October 7, 2024 Chautauqua, N.Y. – Chautauqua Institution and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (CSO) today announced a series of new musician appointments. Sharon Roffman joins the CSO as concertmaster after a two-year audition process, Stanislav Chernyshev as Principal Clarinet, and Matthew Strauss as Principal Timpani. Additionally, six exceptional violinists — Leslie Frey Anderegg, Zhe Deng, Zhen Lui, Molly McDonald, Kurt Munstedt and Timothy Peters — have been welcomed ahead of the 2025 season. Cristina Cutts Dougherty’s appointment as Principal Tuba is historic, as she becomes the first female principal tuba player in the orchestra’s history. Led by Music Director...
Chautauqua Arts Education is gearing up for another exciting school year. It promises to be a year of growth, engaging in more schools, strengthening partnerships and impacting students more broadly and deeply than ever before. Resident Teaching Artist Stephanie Dawson has been hard at work, scheduling the Feelin’ the Beat school residency, a drumming program. Over the course of the school year, we will be welcoming four new schools to the program, expanding to two new Little Seeds Preschool locations in Sinclairville and Fredonia, and two new schools in Dunkirk, bringing the total number of schools served to 14 this...
The organization has also announced Whitney White, Schele Williams, and Tatyana Marie-Carlo will serve as mentors for this year’s Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships.
It is with great pleasure we announce news of staff promotions and transitions that stem from our strategic plan’s cross-cutting imperative to mobilize technology. That work has happened under the heading of Project 360, a multiyear project focused on modernizing and aligning Chautauqua’s technology tools to improve patron and staff experiences. The next phase of Project 360 will focus on the implementation of a customer relationship management (CRM) system — Salesforce. This initiative will unfold over the coming years and eventually impact every department at Chautauqua. Salesforce will provide transformational tools, enhancing and replacing systems currently being used in Advancement...
This summer was brimming with creativity and excitement as Chautauqua Arts Education extended its programming into the Summer Assembly. Through a wonderful partnership with the Jamestown Summer LEAP program and the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, fueled by the generous support of the Winifred C. Dibert Foundation and the Lenna Foundation, Chautauqua hosted approximately 320 enthusiastic students by summer’s end. Weeks Five and Six brought a special treat: the return of teaching artists from the Young Playwrights Project (YPP) to the Jamestown Public Schools LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress) program. This summer learning/day camp experience is open to current...
