Long Wharf Theatre is a nonprofit institution in New Haven, Connecticut, a pioneer in the not-for-profit regional theatre movement, the originator of several prominent plays, and a venue where many internationally known actors have appeared.
Founded in 1965, the theatre is committed to the creation of new works and the reexamination of classic plays. It is currently led by Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón and Managing Director Kit Ingui.
Long Wharf Theatre was founded by Jon Jory, Harlan Kleiman, Ruth Lord, Betty Kubler, and Newt Schenck in 1965[1] when Arthur Miller's The Crucible opened for a two-week engagement. Named after the Long Wharf in New Haven Harbor, the theatre was built in a vacant warehouse in a food terminal. The main stage seats were borrowed from a defunct movie house. The budget for the first year was $294,000, when more than 30,000 tickets were sold.[2]
Arvin Brown and Edgar Rosenblum led the theater for the next three decades. Doug Hughes later succeeded Brown as artistic director for four seasons. Gordon Edelstein, previously the artistic director of ACT Theatre in Seattle for five years, became Long Wharf's artistic director on July 1, 2002; he had been Long Wharf's associate artistic director intermittently before.[3]Gordon Edelstein was fired by Long Wharf's board in January 2018 because of accusations of sexual misconduct.[4] After a search process Jacob G. Padrón became the new artistic director in November 2018.[5] Joan Channick was managing director from 2006 to 2009.[6] Ray Cullom succeeded her as managing director for two seasons, and restored fiscal stability after several years of severe shortfalls.[2] Joshua Borenstein took over in 2011 and Kit Ingui replaced him in 2019.[7]
The theatre has generally produced a season of six plays on two stages, as well as programs for new play workshops, community engagement events, and in-school and at-theatre programming for middle and high school students.
In 2022 Long Wharf declared plans to move out of its theater and become an itinerant theater company performing in different venues around New Haven.[8]
Awards
Long Wharf Theatre has received awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle, Obie Awards, the Margo Jefferson Award for Production of New Works, a special citation from the Outer Critics Circle and, in 1978, the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.[2]
References
^"An Important Message from Long Wharf Theatre". Long Wharf Theatre. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
^ abcdWeb page titled "Long Wharf Theatre: A History", at Long Wharf Theatre website, retrieved November 21, 2009
^Web page titled "The Long Wharf Theatre Staff" 2006-08-19 at the Wayback Machine, at Long Wharf Theatre website, retrieved November 21, 2009
^Paulson, Michael (2018-01-24). "Long Wharf Theater's Artistic Director Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
^Paulson, Michael (2018-11-08). "Jacob G. Padrón to Lead Long Wharf Theater". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
^Doherty, Donna, arts editor, "Long Wharf’s Channick heading to Yale", article, The New Haven Register, December 12, 2008, retrieved December 14, 2008
^Arnott, Christopher. "In two years, a sea change in the number of women running Connecticut theaters". courant.com. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
^Paulson, Michael (2022-02-23). "A Prominent Regional Theater Will Exit Its Stage to Explore Its City". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
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Long Wharf Theatre is a nonprofit institution in New Haven Connecticut a pioneer in the not for profit regional theatre movement the originator of several prominent plays and a venue where many internationally known actors have appeared Long Wharf TheatreAddress222 Sargent DriveNew Haven ConnecticutUnited StatesCoordinates41 17 38 82 N 72 55 21 63 W 41 2941167 N 72 9226750 W 41 2941167 72 9226750 Coordinates 41 17 38 82 N 72 55 21 63 W 41 2941167 N 72 9226750 W 41 2941167 72 9226750TypeRegional theatreOpened1965Websitewww wbr longwharf wbr orgFounded in 1965 the theatre is committed to the creation of new works and the reexamination of classic plays It is currently led by Artistic Director Jacob G Padron and Managing Director Kit Ingui The theatre has staged world premieres by Samuel D Hunter Craig Lucas Steve Martin Paula Vogel Athol Fugard and Anna Deavere Smith among others In addition some of the nation s leading actors including Sam Waterston Stacy Keach Brian Dennehy Al Pacino Karen Allen Colleen Dewhurst Judith Ivey Jane Alexander Reg E Cathey Mary McDonnell and Anna Deavere Smith have performed on one of the theatre s two stages Contents 1 History 2 Current operations 2 1 Awards 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditLong Wharf Theatre was founded by Jon Jory Harlan Kleiman Ruth Lord Betty Kubler and Newt Schenck in 1965 1 when Arthur Miller s The Crucible opened for a two week engagement Named after the Long Wharf in New Haven Harbor the theatre was built in a vacant warehouse in a food terminal The main stage seats were borrowed from a defunct movie house The budget for the first year was 294 000 when more than 30 000 tickets were sold 2 Arvin Brown and Edgar Rosenblum led the theater for the next three decades Doug Hughes later succeeded Brown as artistic director for four seasons Gordon Edelstein previously the artistic director of ACT Theatre in Seattle for five years became Long Wharf s artistic director on July 1 2002 he had been Long Wharf s associate artistic director intermittently before 3 Gordon Edelstein was fired by Long Wharf s board in January 2018 because of accusations of sexual misconduct 4 After a search process Jacob G Padron became the new artistic director in November 2018 5 Joan Channick was managing director from 2006 to 2009 6 Ray Cullom succeeded her as managing director for two seasons and restored fiscal stability after several years of severe shortfalls 2 Joshua Borenstein took over in 2011 and Kit Ingui replaced him in 2019 7 More than 30 Long Wharf productions have been transferred to Broadway or Off Broadway including Durango Wit winner of a Pulitzer Prize The Shadow Box Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Best Play winner Hughie American Buffalo Requiem for a Heavyweight Quartermaine s Terms Obie Award winner for best play The Gin Game Pulitzer Prize winner The Changing Room The Contractor I Love You You re Perfect Now Change Satchmo at the Waldorf and Streamers 2 Current operations EditThe theatre has generally produced a season of six plays on two stages as well as programs for new play workshops community engagement events and in school and at theatre programming for middle and high school students In 2022 Long Wharf declared plans to move out of its theater and become an itinerant theater company performing in different venues around New Haven 8 Awards Edit Long Wharf Theatre has received awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle Obie Awards the Margo Jefferson Award for Production of New Works a special citation from the Outer Critics Circle and in 1978 the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre 2 References Edit An Important Message from Long Wharf Theatre Long Wharf Theatre 2022 02 28 Retrieved 2022 08 05 a b c d Web page titled Long Wharf Theatre A History at Long Wharf Theatre website retrieved November 21 2009 Web page titled The Long Wharf Theatre Staff Archived 2006 08 19 at the Wayback Machine at Long Wharf Theatre website retrieved November 21 2009 Paulson Michael 2018 01 24 Long Wharf Theater s Artistic Director Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 02 28 Paulson Michael 2018 11 08 Jacob G Padron to Lead Long Wharf Theater The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 02 28 Doherty Donna arts editor Long Wharf s Channick heading to Yale article The New Haven Register December 12 2008 retrieved December 14 2008 Arnott Christopher In two years a sea change in the number of women running Connecticut theaters courant com Retrieved 2022 02 28 Paulson Michael 2022 02 23 A Prominent Regional Theater Will Exit Its Stage to Explore Its City The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 02 28 External links EditLong Wharf Theatre official website Long Wharf Theatre at the Internet Broadway Database Long Wharf Theatre set designs 1976 1990 held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Long 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