Austin Arts Center

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For tickets, please call the Austin Arts Center box office at 860-297-2199.  The box office is open Monday-Friday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and two hours prior to events.
 
The Widener Gallery is open 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., closed Saturday.

For a recording of directions to the campus, please call the Trinity College Information Line at 860-297-2001. 
 

Spring 2012 Arts Events

 

Friday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The M6: Meredith Monk Music Third Generation
Eloquent, boundary-expanding vocal music by one of the most significant composers andsingers of our time, performed by this six-member ensemble devoted to preserving Monk’s legacy.
Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater
$15 general admission, $10 seniors and students, free with Trinity ID
 

Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m.

“The Rustics Dream”
A New Musical Comedy
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Gerald Moshell
Additional Lyrics by Brandon Serafino
Stage Direction and Musical Direction by Gerald Moshell
Choreography by Micah Tougas
Set Design by Sean Gorski
Costume Design by Vivian Lamb
Lighting Design by Katie Campbell '11
“The Rustics Dream” deals with the six rustics/mechanicals, both offstage and on,
in the original 1595 production of Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
Featuring
Kyle Beek '12, Scotty Eckenthal '12, Elliot Faust '12,
Brandon Serafino '14, Will Yale '12, Trey Zenker '15
 
Austin Arts Center, Garmany Hall
Tickets are free; reservations are required due to limited seating.
 

Friday, March 2 at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

"The Street Clothes Revue"
Duets, Trios, and More from the Broadway Repertoire
Stage Direction and Musical Direction by Gerald Moshell
 
Featuring
Alessandra Ambrogio ’12, Erik Bloomquist ’14, Kathryn Durkin ’15,
Richard Fields ’12, Mike Griggs ’15, Malcom Moon ’15,
Jackie Pennell ’14, Elaine Rojas-Castillo ’12,  Marisa Tornello ’15
Corey Trowbridge ’13, Sarah Wallingford ’15, Will Yale ’12
 
Austin Arts Center, Garmany Hall
Tickets are free; reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 860-297-2199.
 

Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Spring Dance
Directed by Katharine Power
Lighting Design by Blu
Featuring choreography by instructors Lorelei Chang and Katharine Power
and students Kiara Brereton ’13, Nikki Cella ’13, Muhammed Hardiansyah ’12,
Stephanie Hewett ’14, Carolyn Meighan ’14, Tony Olivares ’12, and
Myles Bristow ’15 and Oludare Bernard ’14 for the combined forces of
Shondaa Steppers and Elemental Movement Dance Crew
Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater
$10 general admission, $5 seniors and students, free with Trinity ID
 

Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.

"Archangels Don't Play Pinball"
By Dario Fo
Translated by Ron Jenkins
Directed by Maxwell Williams, Resident Director at Hartford Stage
This fast-action, highly physical comedy by aNobel Prize-winning playwright and actor is rooted in the traditions of theCommedia del'Arte and clowning. We follow the adventures of Sunny Weather as he eats a poisoned cannoli, goes to the capital to try to collect his pension,finds himself locked up in the dog pound, impersonates a senator, and ultimately finds true love.
Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater
$10 general admission, $5 seniors and students, free with Trinity ID
 

Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Spring Dance Fest
The Performance Lab, Trinity Commons, 240 New Britain Avenue
Free admission
 

Wednesday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.

“Distant Pen Pals from the Sea”
by Michael Burke
Juxtaposing text, movement, soundscore, and visual imagery, this new performance work features a cast of student and New York City performers.
The Performance Lab, Trinity Commons, 240 New Britain Avenue
Free admission
 

Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Adaskin String Trio
Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater
Free admission
 

Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Electronic Music Concert
Dan Román, Curator
Austin Arts Center, Garmany Hall
Free admission
 

Saturday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m.

Chamber Ensembles and Student Composers Recital
Trios composed by Debussy, Mendelssohn, Telemann, Vivaldi, Pezel, and Trinity students Cory Trowbridge, Hallie Blejewski, and Alex Yoel. Featured instruments are piano, violin, cello, flutes, trumpets, and harpsichord.
Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater
Free admission

Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Music Lessons Recital
Chapel
Free admission
 

Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Trinity Jazz Ensemble
Kris Allen, Director
Austin Arts Center, Goodwin Theater
Free admission
 

Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

6th Annual Samba Fest
Eric Galm, Music Director
A celebration of Brazilian music and culture starring international and local musicians, singers, and capoeirists. SambaFest also features family-friendly crafts activities and movement-based games for children. Endorsed by the Brazilian Consulate General of Hartford, Samba Fest is co-produced by Trinity College with Riverfront Recapture. 
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 300 Columbus Boulevard (adjacent to the Connecticut Science Center, downtown Hartford)
Free admission