Hartford Stage Free Open House
September 23 • 12 – 4 pm
50 Church Street, Hartford
Join us at Hartford Stage for a behind-the-scenes look at all that we do on our stage and in the community! Whether this is your first or hundredth time at the theater, you’ll discover something or someone new.
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
12:00PM – 2:30PM
Backstage Tours
- Tours starting approximately every 15 minutes.
- Actor Dressing Rooms and Costume Shop require the use of stairs.
- One bilingual (Spanish & English) language tour will be available around 1PM.
Mini Youth Theater Workshops
Meet some of our fabulous Teaching Artists and experience a taste of our Youth Theatre classes. Workshops will be appropriate for ages 5-8 and 9+ and begin approximately every 30 minutes.
Workshop Start Times:
12:10: Character Catwalks (ages 5-8)
12:35: Pantomime and Tableaux (ages 9+)
1:00: Props and Costumes (ages 5-8)
1:25: Character Creation (ages 9+)
1:50: Pantomime and Tableaux (ages 5-8)
2:15: Improv (ages 9+)
Hosted in the Garmany Room in the Lower Lobby
Raffles & Prizes, Photo-Op, Ways to Get Involved, & More about Hartford Stage
Throughout the Lower Lobby
Alumni Table
If you are a former staff member or student at Hartford Stage, stop by the Alumni table, pick up a free alumni pin, and share your Hartford Stage story.
Community Partner Tables & Food Bites from Local Vendors
Stop by for a taste from some of our favorite Hartford-based eateries: Sunberry, Bloom Bake Shop, Rastarant, Pietro’s, Poké Sushi, Salute, and Dad’s Kitchen.
Upper & Lower Lobby Bars
Live Music
Enjoy a mix of contemporary and classical Latin music all day from Hartford-based band, Sin Fronteras.
Hoffman Courtyard (Outdoors)
2:30PM
Performance by Breakdancing Shakespeare
By William ShakespeareAdapted and Directed by Nina PinchinChoreographed by Brandon CoulouteMusic by Kevin Scott
Welcome Remarks & Insight into the 2023/2024 Production Season
3:15PM – 4:00PM
More Conversation & Fun
Come for the whole time, or stop by for a quick bite and chat!
Have you ever wanted to work in theater? Come early and visit our job fair.
Starting at 10:00AM
Job Fair
If you are interested in part-time, on-call, or project-based opportunities at Hartford Stage in production (carpentry, sound, lights, costumes, props), Box Office, and more, stop by with your resume, meet staff, and learn about jobs we have available this year – or just to connect! No specific theatre-related experience is required. Job Fair information will be available starting at 10AM and through the duration of the Open House.
Parking is available at the MAT Garage next to the theatre. Pay just $7 (cash only) as you enter the Garage. If you do not have cash on arrival, you will be charged the full rate upon exit. Street parking in downtown Hartford will also be free this Saturday.
