Experience the whimsical magic of Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets as they roam the Green and Downtown New Haven! These colossal, colorful creations are more than just puppets—they’re vibrant reflections of our essence and the boundless spirit within us all. Don’t let their size intimidate you; instead, seek them out and bask in the awe- inspiring wonder they evoke.
6:00pm
7:00pm
Juneteenth Celebration
Kick off your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to liberation and joy! Curated by Artsucation and New Haven’s Official Juneteenth Coalition, this evening promises to be a harmonious blend of rhythm, love, and artistry like no other. Keep an ear out for the upcoming announcement of the featured performers, and make sure to mark your calendar for a night that you won’t want to miss!
8:00pm
Compagnia de’ Colombari: King Lear
Compagnia de’ Colombari’s KING LEAR, adapted and directed by Karin Coonrod, is a raw, primal, and potent “paper crown” Lear that strips down the Shakespearian classic to its essence. An ensemble of ten actors ranging in age and gender all embody King Lear at the beginning. One by one, they strip off their paper crowns, transform into other characters, and conduct a take-over of the text and the theatre space.