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Arcmanoro Niles, 3AM My Mind Won’t Rest Again (From a Distance I Look Organized and Brave), 2024. Oil, acrylic, and glitter on canvas, 23 x 35 inches. Collection of Jonathan Travis. Courtesy of the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London.

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THE MATTHIESSEN TALKS: HOPE SPOTS & HIDDEN WORLDS – HUMANITY’S PLACE IN THE OCEAN

Co-Presented by The Matthiessen Center & Guild Hall

Renowned marine biologist, undersea explorer, and founder of Mission Blue, Dr. Sylvia Earle explores the power of writing to illuminate what we know—and don’t know—about the ocean, where the vast majority of life remains unseen. She highlights collaborative restoration efforts with the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, sharing measurable progress in reviving ecosystems, including returning clams and eelgrass, while emphasizing humanity’s deep dependence on the natural world.

Joined by Dr. Carl Safina, marine ecologist, author, and founder of The Safina Center, she reflects on this pivotal moment for understanding our place in the ocean’s intricate web of life.

THE MATTHIESSEN TALKS: THE IDOLATRY OF GROWTH – HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?

Co-Presented by The Peter Matthiessen Center & Guild Hall

We live in a culture that rarely questions growth. Expansion—of markets, wealth, productivity, even the self—is treated not only as an economic goal, but as a moral good. But what happens when growth begins to function as a belief system? What, in this framework, do we worship—and what do we lose?

Moderated by writer and editor Nina Channing, this conversation brings together authors whose work engages these questions across literature, criticism, and environmental thought. Taking Peter Matthiessen’s work as a point of departure, the discussion considers traditions of writing attentive to limits, place, and forms of life not organized around accumulation.

Guest speakers to be announced.

MARC SHAIMAN: NEVER MIND THE HAPPY

MARC SHAIMAN: NEVER MIND THE HAPPY
In-conversation with Susan Stroman

Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award–winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman comes to Guild Hall to celebrate his New York Times best selling memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner. Known for his acclaimed work across Broadway, film, and television—including Hairspray, Smash, and Mary Poppins Returns—Shaiman reflects on a five-decade career defined by collaboration, creativity, and resilience.

In conversation with Tony Award–winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman, Shaiman offers an intimate look at the artists, influences, and experiences that have shaped his singular voice. By turns candid, humorous, and deeply personal, the evening explores the realities of a life in the arts and the stories behind some of his most beloved work.

A special guest will join for a live performance celebrating Shaiman’s oeuvre.

GREY GARDENS | CELEBRATING 20 YEARS: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE, SCOTT FRANKEL & FRANK DILELLA

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the musical Grey Gardens with a special evening featuring two-time Tony Award–winner Christine Ebersole and composer Scott Frankel, hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Frank DiLella.

For this anniversary program, Ebersole revisits her Tony Award -winning performance alongside the musical’s composer, Scott Frankel. Together they will share stories and musical selections from the acclaimed score that helped define one of the most distinctive musicals of the 21st century.

Hosted by NY1’s Frank DiLella, the evening combines performance and conversation in celebration of Grey Gardens and the artists whose work continues to resonate with audiences today.

 

SOUTH FORK PERFORMING ARTS: MARIAN, OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD: TEEN EDITION

Friday, May 29, 7 PM
Saturday, May 30, 7 PM
Sunday, May 31, 7 PM

MARIAN, OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD: TEEN EDITION
By Adam Szymkowicz

A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale, adapted for performance by teen actors for family audiences. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble? Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle in this play about selfishness, selflessness, love deferred and the fight. Always the fight. The fight must go on.

KIDFEST: TIM KUBART & THE SPACE CADETS

Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets bring their new show, Really Real You, to Guild Hall. This full-band, highly interactive concert blends live music, sing-alongs, tap dancing, and playful audience participation into a shared experience that fills the room with energy and connection.

Known for creating performances that are both exuberant and sincere, Tim invites children and families into a space where feelings are welcomed and expressed openly. Without ever feeling like a lesson, the show offers young audiences a way to engage with their emotional lives through music, movement, and collective joy.

A GRAMMY Award-winning artist for his album HOME, Tim has become one of the most celebrated voices in children’s music. He is also Emmy-nominated as the longtime host of Sprout’s Sunny Side Up, where he spent years connecting with young audiences each morning through music and play. His work has been featured on major stages including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits, and he has written music for Sesame Street.

Really Real You is the newest chapter in his work with families, bringing together high-level musicianship, humor, and heart.

Join us out-front at the Phanstiel Plaza for an arts & crafts workshop with our friends at CMEE before the show!

KIDFEST: MARIO THE MAKER MAGICIAN

Fresh off sold out runs in New York City, London, Sydney, and beyond, and featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, this show receives rave reviews everywhere it lands!

Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my! Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise.

Not “just a kids’ show,” Mario the Maker Magician is an all-ages theatrical experience… for adults, kids, families… everyone, centered around magic and art. Do what you love, use what you have, and have fun! With robots to boot!

Written & Performed by: Mario Marchese

Produced by: Katie Rosa Marchese

Show Warnings: Loud Vocals & Music; A couple of moments of very light water spray

PARSONS DANCE

“It does not take long to see why Parsons and his company are one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance.” – The New York Post

“This is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise” – The New York Times

Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally celebrated for its distinctive approach to contemporary American dance. The company’s bold ensemble work, striking musicality, and dynamic physicality have established it as one of the world’s leading dance companies.

Each performance radiates a “dance your heart out” intensity, combining technical precision with an infectious sense of joy. With stunning dancers and effortlessly powerful movement, the company continues to captivate audiences around the globe, delivering an exhilarating program that is both visually dazzling and deeply engaging.

Program to be announced.

GEORGE CIVERIS & FRIENDS

Join New York-based writer/performer and StraightioLab co-host George Civeris—whose debut special A SENSE OF URGENCY was recently named one of the best comedy moments of 2025 by The New York Times—as he brings together his funniest friends for a night of good, old-fashioned comedy. Expect sharp observations, surreal detours, big swings, and even bigger laughs.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS

Co-presented by Guild Hall & The 24 Hour Plays

The 24 Hour Plays bring together extraordinary artists from Broadway, film, TV, music, and comedy to write, rehearse, and perform new plays in a single day. From Broadway to the West End, stars of stage and screen have raced the clock to create singular evenings of theater for 30 years—and you never know who might show up. Past participants have included Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock, Jesse Eisenberg, Rachel Dratch, and many more.

This summer, The 24 Hour Plays will bring this memorable event to East Hampton, in a bespoke production created especially for Guild Hall audiences.

Participating artists will be announced soon.