Bittersweet News From Our Codirectors
We have decided to lead a two-year plan to ensure a smooth transition of new Festival leadership as we prepare to retire in 2021.
Lunch with Star Trek's George Takei
You're invited to a luncheon honoring actor and activist George Takei, who will share his insight from his six-decade career fighting for social justice, LGBTQ rights, and marriage equality.
Always dreamed of being onstage? Here’s your shot!
Collaborate with a Broadway choreographer to create a piece that will be performed at the 2020 Festival.
High School Fellowship Applications Are Open
Calling all New Haven public school sophomores and juniors with an interest in the arts! Apply to become a Festival Fellow and become immersed in our programming during the semester months leading up to the Festival. Apply now!
What Mole Rats Have to do with Gender Identity
We talked with poet Stephanie Burt--our 2020 Big Read selection--about how science fiction led her to poetry and her kinship with Mr. Spock.
Poets Talk Identity and Place
How can poets and other culture creators challenge or shift the identity of a place? How can a place challenge or shift our own intersecting identities?