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Tag: Performing Arts

AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS DIRECTED BY BOB BALABAN

2024: The Pursuit of Happiness
An Evening of Short Plays directed by Bob Balaban

TICKETS $70-$100 ($63-$90 FOR MEMBERS)

Guild Hall is pleased to host An Evening of Short Plays Directed by Bob Balaban on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at 7 PM. Renowned actor, writer, and director Bob Balaban returns to the theater to curate and direct his second presentation of short plays by America’s finest playwrights.

Some of the selections include “Inner Baby” featuring Edie Falco and “Rash” featuring Jim Bracchitta from Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead by Eric Bogosian, “Seeking Wild” from Laughing Wild by the late Christopher Durang featuring Stephen Wallem, The Keepsake by Lynn Grossman featuring Richard Kind, “man – 40s” and “woman – 60s” featuring Blythe Danner from 10 X 10 Monologues by Neil LaBute, and Mr. Happiness by David Mamet featuring Alec Baldwin Saturday night only!

The cast includes Alec Baldwin (Saturday only), Jim Bracchitta, Blythe Danner, Edie Falco, Richard Kind, Stephen Wallem, and others to be announced.

STIRRING THE POT: DANIEL HUMM

STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT:
DANIEL HUMM OF ELEVEN MADISON PARK

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Stirring the Pot kicks off with award-winning Chef Daniel Humm, the transformative chef and owner of Make It Nice and the highly acclaimed Eleven Madison Park. Chef Humm’s appearance is a repeat for Guild Hall, but the first time was when his EMP Summer House was in East Hampton. That is gone but he has become a Montauk homeowner. His Manhattan menu has notably shifted to be plant-based, which will be the topic of conversation, discussing the change, why it happened and what it has taken to achieve, with great advice for those in the audience who plan more vegan cooking and dining. His restaurant holds four stars from The New York Times and three Michelin Stars.

Attendees are invited to arrive at 10 AM for a breakfast by provided by Citarella.

COMEDIAN ZAINAB JOHNSON

TICKETS $40-$60 ($36-$54 FOR MEMBERS)

Zainab Johnson, raised in bustling Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family, brings a riotous reflection of her unique upbringing to her humor. From teaching to starring in hit shows like Upload and 100 Humans, as well as her own Amazon Prime comedy special “Hijabs Off,” Zainab is set to make her Guild Hall debut in this must-see night of comedy.

Opening for Zainab is Sydnee Washington, New York-based comedian, actress, model, and podcaster. Emmy-nominated for Bridesman, the 2023 Winner of the Writers Guild of America Award, and host of the podcast Hobby Hunter, Sydnee is known for her sharp wit and engaging storytelling. 

STIRRING THE POT: GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT:
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Florence is delighted to welcome chef + restaurateur, Giada De Laurentiis, Emmy award-winning TV personality, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of Giadzy, to Stirring the Pot. A frequent visitor to the Hamptons, this vivacious, globally revered celebrity chef will discuss her career, especially Giadzy, her line of Italian products just coming to market, including olive oils, pasta, sauces, condiments, and sweets, some with her label and others selected by her, now sold online. She will discuss her selections and how she cooks with them, as well as talk about her Las Vegas and Scottsdale restaurants, Giada.

Attendees will receive a special code to redeem a free box of pasta on Giadzy.com.

Attendees are invited to arrive at 10 AM for a breakfast by provided by Citarella.

 
Our neighbor and sponsor invite you to head over to LDV at the Maidstone for a traditional summer clambake in the garden. 
 
Sunday, August 4th, 3-9 PM
$120, plus tax & gratuity
 
Tickets include a welcome glass of rose from the Wölffer Estate wine truck and a menu featuring oysters, lobster, clams, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, coleslaw, fruit, and dessert. After dinner, enjoy a complimentary cigar from Civil Pleasures, who will be popping up in the back garden.
 

SAM GREEN’S 32 SOUNDS

TICKETS $55-$95 ($49.50-$85.50 FOR MEMBERS)
 

Sam Green’s 32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us.

 
32 Sounds will be presented in “live cinema”—a style that includes live performances, audio, and visual effects, designed to be an experience rather than just a screening. It will feature live narration by New York-based documentary filmmaker Sam Green and will be accompanied by musical performances by JD Samson and Michael O’Neill.
 
32 Sounds was awarded the Outstanding Nonfiction Feature at the Cinema Eye awards this past January and was featured on the Oscar prediction list in 2023.
 

EQUALITY MATTERS IN THE HAMPTONS

EQUALITY MATTERS IN THE HAMPTONS WITH BRYAN STEVENSON

SOLD OUT

Join us for an enlightening talk with Bryan Stevenson, presented as part of the Thinking Forward Lecture Series with the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center (The Center), moderated by Ken Miller, in collaboration with the African American Institute and Guild Hall. This event aims to educate, inspire, and foster crucial conversations. Embrace the opportunity to Learn, Un-Learn, and Re-Learn.

The Center is a historically black, community-based institution encouraging, educating, and empowering all marginalized East End children and families.
bhccrc.org

This program is sold out. Check back on the day of the event for possible releases.

HAMPTONS DANCE PROJECT VI

DUE TO THE FORECAST FOR RAIN, THIS PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE AT GUILD HALL AND WILL START AT 8 PM.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $130 ($117 FOR MEMBERS)
GENERAL ADMISSION WITH POST-SHOW RECEPTION: $200 ($180 FOR MEMBERS)

HDP VI will feature new and established works from top choreographers, including Justin Peck (resident choreographer, New York City Ballet) for his third season, and Christopher Wheeldon (NYCB and Tony® Award-winning director and choreographer of Broadway’s “MJ”) returning with an encore (with a musical surprise) of a ballet first seen at HDP in 2022. The program’s three world premiere commissions are from Craig Salstein (“West Side Story,” “Maestro”), Houston Thomas (Dresden Semperoper Ballett), and HDP veteran Gemma Bond (ABT, New York City Center), who is creating a new work set to original music composed by HDP music director David Evans (“Wicked”).

ABT dancers from seasons past who will be returning for Season VI are HDP founder Jose Sebastian, Aran Bell, Lauren Bonfiglio, Isabella Boylston, Carlos Gonzalez, Isadora Loyola, Devon Teusher, and James Whiteside. Dancing with HDP for the first time will be Breanne Granlund (ABT), Anabel Katsnelson (ABT), and Lloyd Knight (Martha Graham).

 

HAMPTONSFILM SUMMER DOCS – SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui
Part of the annual HamptonsFilm SummerDocs Series

 

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY tells of Reeve’s astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four SUPERMAN films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care—all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera and dedicating himself to his beloved family.

From the directors of McQUEEN, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, this film includes never-before-seen intimate home movies and an extraordinary trove of personal archive material, as well as the first extended interviews ever filmed with Reeve’s three children about their father, and interviews with the A-list Hollywood actors who were Reeve’s colleagues and friends. The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeve’s remarkable story. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY is a presentation of DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films, CNN Films and Words+Pictures, and a production of Passion Pictures, Misfits Entertainment and Jenco Films.

A Q&A with Christopher Reeve’s son Will Reeve will follow the screening.

G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS FEATURING VALERIE JUNE & LOLA KIRKE

TICKETS $60-$125 ($54-$112.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Join iconic guitarist G.E. Smith for a musical journey like no other, featuring special guests Valerie June and Lola Kirke. This series presents rare duets, showcasing raw conversations and stripped-down performances by exclusive artists. Dive into the heart of music in an intimate setting, where every note resonates with emotion and authenticity.

STIRRING THE POT: PAM WEEKES AND CONNIE MCDONALD

STIRRING THE POT WITH FLORENCE FABRICANT:
PAM WEEKES AND CONNIE MCDONALD OF LEVAIN BAKERY

TICKETS $35 ($31.50 FOR MEMBERS)

Florence will take a seat at the counter with Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, friends and accomplished bakers who made bread for some of NYC’s favorite restaurants, eventually opening a small bakery, Levain, the French term for sourdough, on West 74th Street. They still produce breads and sell them at their many bakeries, including an outlet in Wainscott, but their renown has more to do with their famous industrial- strength 6-ounce cookies. Triathletes on the side, Pam and Connie whipped up a massive chocolate chip walnut cookie to keep energy levels high for training. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy the cookie that became a fan-favorite after being introduced as a limited-time offering at Levain’s latest NYC bakery in Flatiron. The Black & White Chocolate Chip Cookie from Levain is a delightful twist on the classic black and white cookie, featuring rich dark cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chunky white chocolate bites. 

Attendees are invited to arrive at 10 AM for a breakfast provided by Citarella.