Williamstown Theatre Festival 2017 Williamstown Theatre Festival Brochure | Page 13

FESTIVAL LAWNCH SUNDAY LAWN TALKS
JUN 29, 6:30PM
FRONT LAWN $75/$125 JUL 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, AUG 6, 13, 20, 1:15PM
FRONT LAWN  FREE
Meet us on the lawn to “LAWNch” the 2017 Festival!
Join WTF family, friends, and artists for the official
Festival opening celebration. Enjoy pre-show hors
d’oeuvres alongside Festival artists on the Front Lawn, a
performance of The Roommate or The Model American,
and a rockin’ post-show party with the casts! Arrive early for Sunday matinee performances to hear
artists, special guests, and WTF staff delve into the rich
themes of WTF productions. Bring your own picnic or
stop by concessions! Check wtfestival.org for specific
speakers and topics.
$75 INCLUDES SHOW TICKET
$125 INCLUDES PREMIUM THEATRE SEATING & OPEN BAR
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; LIMITED AVAILABILITY
FOURTH OF JULY IN WILLIAMSTOWN
JUL 4, 11AM/1:30PM
SPRING STREET/SAWYER LIBRARY  FREE
Celebrate our nation’s independence in inimitable
Williamstown style. At 11am, gather on Spring Street
for Williamstown’s classic holiday parade. At 1:30pm,
make your way to Williams College’s Sawyer Library to
hear WTF actors read the Declaration of Independence
and the British reply before viewing the Chapin Library’s
Founding Documents of the United States collection.
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
IN THE WINGS
AUG 5–10, PRE- AND POST-SHOW
’62 CENTER, ROOM 280  FREE
Browse the work of dozens of Festival technical interns,
assistants, and designers at our annual design and tech
showcase! View exhibits of the work that goes into
theatre design: from costumes to sets to lighting…
and more! Sponsored by Tiger Baron Foundation.
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
TUESDAY TALKBACKS
JUL 5 (WED), 11, 18, 25, AUG 1, 8, 15, POST-SHOW
MAIN & NIKOS STAGES FREE
Join us after Tuesday evening performances on the
Main and Nikos Stages for lively discussions with WTF
company members, artistic staff, and special guests
about the show you just saw!
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
THURSDAY CELEBRATIONS
JUL 13, 20, 27, AUG 5 (SAT), 10, POST-SHOW
VARIOUS VENUES FREE
Celebrate each show of the season with its cast and
company at these post-show parties! Admission is free
and venues are posted at the theatre on the evening
of the celebration. WTF LOVERS drink free (see donor
benefits, page 16).
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
FRIDAY BACKSTAGE TOURS
JUL 7, 21, AUG 11, 6PM
MAIN STAGE LOBBY  FREE ($5 DONATION ENCOURAGED)
Take a forty-five-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the
Festival and learn how our shows go from page to stage.
Visit the prop and costume shops and more, and see the
Festival from a whole new perspective!
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; LIMITED AVAILABILITY
See calendar on pages 17–20 for venue information
WTFESTIVAL.ORG 
12