Save the Date: October 25-27, 2024
Conflict. Action. Change. Our world never seems to rest from its cycles of complexity.
As theatermakers, we call on the tools of our practice to wrestle with the big questions. When we watch stories unfold on the stage from the audience, we behold characters in conflict attempting to overcome obstacles by taking action in order to create some sort of change. Sometimes they succeed. Sometimes they don’t. Either way, when the curtain comes down, the dialogue of the play doesn’t just end with the actors. The dialogue begins with us.
Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, is calling on you to join us this October for a weekend in New Haven as we gather, break bread, dialogue, and celebrate the new American theatre at our second Artistic Congress.
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WHAT IS THE ARTISTIC CONGRESS?
Especially in light of this November’s presidential election, this conference-style event will draw together local and national artists, scholars, and people from all walks of life to explore the possibility that theatre is essential to a thriving democracy.
WHO IS THE ARTISTIC CONGRESS FOR?
Featuring panels, keynote speeches, social gatherings, networking events, and special presentations, there will be multiple ways for you to comfortably access and enjoy the Artistic Congress, so if you are passionate about the future of the American theatre—no matter your education or experience level—we welcome you to the Artistic Congress.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE ARTISTIC CONGRESS?
When: Friday, October 25th, through Sunday, October 27th, 2024
Where: Yale Schwarzman Center (and other local venues), New Haven, Connecticut
More: full itinerary announced soon!
Theatre. Democracy. Possibility. Theatre is dialogue. Dialogue is democracy. It is our hope that the dialogue we create together this weekend will inspire all of us to take action and affect change for our theatermaking, our communities, and the possibilities of the future we are building together.