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86TH ARTIST MEMBERS EXHIBITION

Visitors explore the 86th Artist Members Exhibition at Guild Hall, East Hampton. Photo by Jess Dalene.

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THE CENTER AT WEST PARK PRESENTS: THE BIG CHILL

Presented by The Center at West Park

The Center at West Park presents a staged reading of the screenplay of The Big Chill, by Lawrence Kasdan and Barbara Benedek, directed by David Saint. The ensemble will feature Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny, The Wrestler), Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick (The Producers), Emmy Award-winner Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Tony Award-nominee Brian d’Arcy James (Into the Woods), Emmy Award-nominee Amy Brenneman (Judging Amy), Emmy Award-nominee J. Smith- Cameron (Succession), Spencer Garrett (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), Ilana Levine (Tanner ’88) and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, with additional all-star cast members to be announced in the coming weeks. The reading will be followed by a talkback with the cast and creative team, hosted by CNN’s Dana Bash.

The Big Chill is a consequential film released in 1983, featuring a group of idealistic University of Michigan college friends from the 60’s, gathering 20 years later for the funeral of one of their closest friends, Alex, who took his own life. The friends spend the weekend confronting the personal truths, sacrifices and betrayals that have left them disenchanted. Each must contend with unresolved issues they have with Alex, and with one another.

This benefit performance supports CWP’s ongoing affordable, accessible and intergenerational programs serving all five boroughs and audiences and artists alike.

 

KIDFEST: ILL-ABILITIES—LAZYLEGZ + DJ INDGO

“A powerful force on the hip-hop dance stage” — The Guardian

Experience the energy, artistry, and inspiration of LazyLegz and DJ inDgo of the internationally acclaimed ILL-Abilities. Blending world-class breakin’, live music, storytelling, and audience interaction, this intimate performance challenges perceptions of disability while celebrating creativity, resilience, and the limitless possibilities of hip-hop culture.

As the founder of ILL-Abilities, LazyLegz has inspired audiences in more than 25 countries through his groundbreaking approach to dance and advocacy. Joined by DJ inDgo, whose live mixes drive the performance’s dynamic energy, the duo creates an interactive experience that invites audiences into the heart of the cipher—where movement, music, and personal stories come together in real time.

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

 

KIDFEST: STORY PIRATES LIVE

Get ready for Story Pirates Live, featuring fan-favorite songs from the multi-award winning The Story Pirates Podcast and improvised sketch comedy based on ideas from kids in the audience. The Story Pirates believe that all kids are creative geniuses, and they’re ready to prove it with their fast-paced, hilarious and inspiring show for the whole family. Featuring Eric from The Story Pirates Podcast, plus a cast of the funniest Story Pirate actors, singers, and comedians around. 

The Story Pirates, best known for their flagship podcast with more than 100 million downloads, are a family media company that amplifies the words and ideas of kids. The award-winning The Story Pirates Podcast takes stories submitted by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs with help from celebrity guests like Kristen Bell, John Oliver, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Seth Meyers, and more.  

Join us out-front at the Phanstiel Plaza for a free cookie-decorating workshop with our friends at Citarella before the show!

KIDFEST: UP IN ARMS—PIRATE SONG

TWO PERFORMANCES:
1 PM TICKETS
4:30 PM TICKETS

Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with Pirate Song, a whimsical musical puppet show filled with heart, humor, and discovery. In a world where dreams set sail and magic fills the air, Paulette the Pirate Princess and her faithful dog Waffle embark on a journey around the world in search of something truly special, her very own song.

For generations, Paulette’s family have sung the same old pirate song. But Paulette longs for something more. Determined to discover her own voice, she and Waffle set off on an unforgettable voyage, meeting remarkable friends along the way. A giraffe in Africa shares a new perspective on seeing the world. In Australia, a quirky koala playing the didgeridoo teaches Paulette to celebrate what makes each of us wonderfully different. A wise dragon in Japan reveals how our past can guide our future, while a vibrant toucan in Brazil encourages Paulette to trust her inner spirit.

Through music, laughter, and colorful characters, Paulette discovers that her song may have been with her all along, the song of curiosity, courage, and adventure. With her inner song guiding her, Paulette inspires audiences to celebrate their own unique voice and the beauty of cultures around the world.

RODERICK GEORGE | KNONAME ARTIST: THE GRAVE’S TEARS

Performed by seven male dancers, The Grave’s Tears expands on themes first explored in kNoname Artist’s Venom (2024), offering a deeper examination of the physical and psychological toll of systemic oppression, violence, and erasure against the LGBTQIA+ community. The work centers queer bodies as vessels of memory where grief, resistance, intimacy, and survival coexist. Drawing from the liberatory spirit of the Disco era, it reflects on a time when joy, music, and collective celebration became radical acts of defiance for communities pushed to the margins. In the absence of safety, visibility, and institutional care, queer people built refuge through chosen family and shared movement, where love functioned as a practice of survival.

Set against the legacy of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and widespread abandonment, the work confronts the fragility of communities forced to grieve in isolation. In response, queer communities forged their own systems of care, holding one another through loss while insisting on presence.

Rush Tickets: A limited number of $25 rush tickets will be on sale for this performance, starting 20 minutes before the program begins, in person only, subject to availability. Customers will be instructed to line up outside no earlier than 45 minutes before the start of the show in order to access rush tickets, which are max 2 per customer. 

 

EAST HAMPTON DESIGN DAY

Presented by NivenBreen & Guild Hall

NivenBreen and Guild Hall invite you to the second annual East Hampton Design Day, a dynamic gathering celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the enduring impact of design in the Hamptons.

This year’s program brings together leading voices in interiors, architecture, publishing, and landscape design for four engaging panel discussions that explore the ideas, collaborations, and innovations shaping our built and natural environments. Through lively conversations, personal insights, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders, East Hampton Design Day highlights the designers, architects, and tastemakers who continue to define—and redefine—the Hamptons’ aesthetic landscape.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

In Pursuit of Beauty: Charlotte Moss, Margot Shaw, Marshall Watson
Speakers: Charlotte Moss (Principal, Charlotte Moss & Co.), Margot Shaw (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Flower Magazine), Marshall Watson (Principal, Marshall Watson Interiors Ltd.)

A rare design trifecta, Moss, Shaw, and Watson invite audiences behind the lens of their work, sharing perspectives on world-class interiors and sumptuous gardens before joining in a dynamic conversation.

Design Stories: Reimagining the Past
Speakers: Jacqueline Terrebonne (Editor-in-Chief, GALERIE), Deborah Berke (TenBerke Architects; Dean, Yale School of Architecture), Cordelia de Castellane (Artistic Director, DIOR Home & Baby DIOR), Bryan Graybill, and Alex Papachristidis (Principal, Alex Papachristidis Interiors & Everyday Elegance)

Moderated by Terrebonne, this conversation explores how history and tradition can be reinterpreted for contemporary living.

From Ho-Hum to Sublime: The Secret Powers of Transforming Rooms
Speakers: Dara Caponigro (Creative Director, Schumacher; Editor-in-Chief, Frederic), Tom Scheerer (Principal, Tom Scheerer Inc.), Cathy Kincaid (Principal, Cathy Kincaid Interiors, Ltd.)

Kincaid and Scheerer share their intuitive approaches to transforming interiors, with Caponigro offering an editorial perspective on blending creativity with livability.

AD at Home in the Hamptons: Amy Astley in-conversation with Aerin Lauder & Sara Wetenhall
Speakers: Amy Astley (Global Editorial Director & U.S. Editor in Chief, Architectural Digest), Aerin Lauder ( Founder and Creative Director of AERIN) & Sara Wetenhall (Owner & CEO, The Colony Hotel).

 

ON OUR TOES IN THE HAMPTONS: BUILDING OUR HEAVEN

Co-Presented by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) and The National Black Theatre (NBT)

Building Our Heaven is an interdisciplinary performance exploring the spiritual and artistic evolution of Black classical music. Blending live music and spoken word, the program centers Black music as a space of resilience, transcendence, and cultural expression.

Co-presented by CAAPA and The National Black Theatre, the performance features pianist and composer Damien Sneed with musicians from The Orchestra for Tomorrow, alongside soprano Angela Renee Simpson, bass Kevin Thompson, poet Mahogany L. Browne, and Evidence Dance Company.

Together, these artists traverse classical repertoire, African American sacred traditions, jazz influences, and poetry, creating a rich, immersive experience that honors the legacy and ongoing evolution of Black artistry across generations.

 

 

CRUCE DE CAMINOS / CROSSROADS: A NIGHT OF SHORT PLAYS

Guild Hall and OLA of Eastern Long Island present a dynamic, original multi-lingual performance led by 2026 Guild Hall Community Artists-in-Residence Margarita Espada and Minerva Perez. Building on the spirit of Fuenteovejuna: East End(2025), this performance program brings community voices to the stage through a series of original short works.

Blending language, music, movement, and storytelling, the evening reflects contemporary issues and lived experiences from across the East End. Each piece highlights the richness of the region’s cultural and linguistic diversity, creating a shared space for expression and connection.

Join us for an inspiring evening of original theater that uplifts local voices and showcases the vibrancy of multilingual storytelling.

Come early for a pre-show reception at 6 PM in Guild Hall’s Minikes Garden. Free Entry with ticket purchase.

Guild Hall y OLA del Este de Long Island presentan una dinámica actuación multilingüe original, dirigida por las Artistas en Residencia Comunitarias 2026 de Guild Hall, Margarita Espada y Minerva Pérez. Inspirado en el espíritu de Fuenteovejuna: East End (2025), este programa escénico lleva las voces de la comunidad al escenario a través de una serie de obras cortas originales.

Combinando lenguaje, música, movimiento y narración, la velada refleja problemáticas contemporáneas y experiencias vividas en todo el East End. Cada pieza resalta la riqueza de la diversidad cultural y lingüística de la región, creando un espacio compartido para la expresión y la conexión.

Acompáñenos en una noche inspiradora de teatro original que eleva las voces locales y muestra la vitalidad de la narración multilingüe.

Llega temprano para una recepción antes del espectáculo a las 6 p. m. en el Jardín Minikes de Guild Hall. Entrada gratuita con la compra de un boleto.

 

HAMPTONS INSTITUTE: NO KINGS AND MORE – CARRYING FORWARD THE SPIRIT OF THE REVOLUTION

A Conversation with Leah Greenberg, Ezra Levin and Carlos Eduardo Espina
Moderated by Margaret Hoover

Presented by Guild Hall & The Common Good
Series programmed by Ellen Chesler and Patricia Duff

More than eight million people took to the streets in 3,300 determined yet joyous gatherings this past spring—the largest protests in American history. What motivates this contemporary revival of civic engagement? Who is behind this effort? How has it been organized, and what has been its impact?

Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, partners in life and in work, are the co-founders of Indivisible, the grassroots network that has mobilized millions of Americans around civic participation and democratic reform through “No Kings” rallies across the country and around the world. Joining them is Carlos Eduardo Espina, a leading digital organizer and immigrant rights advocate whose widely followed social media platforms have mobilized millions, raised critical funds, and amplified stories often absent from national discourse, helping shape a more inclusive vision of civic participation.

The conversation will be moderated by Margaret Hoover, CNN political commentator, host of Firing Line, and former White House staffer, known for her clear-eyed perspective on American politics. Together, the panel will explore civic responsibility, collective action, and how democratic ideals continue to evolve in a divided country.

HAMPTONS INSTITUTE: MIDTERMS 2026: IS DEMOCRACY ITSELF ON THE BALLOT?

A Conversation with Jeh Johnson and Michael Luttig
Moderated by Michael Waldman

Presented by Guild Hall & The Common Good
Series programmed by Ellen Chesler and Patricia Duff

President Trump has asserted an expansive vision of executive power, challenging established legal and constitutional norms: he has dismantled congressionally authorized federal agencies and programs; imposed unilateral tariffs; summarily arrested and deported immigrants; canceled university grants for scientific and medical research; pardoned convicted criminals; and ignored protections against conflicts of interest. He has authorized military incursions in Venezuela and elsewhere, engaged in war in Iran, and publicly threatened interference with midterm elections.

The courts have pushed back, reversing many—but not all—of these actions. Litigation continues. Where do we stand today? How strong is our democracy? Midterms 2026: Is Democracy Itself on the Ballot? will bring together leading legal and national security voices to examine what is at stake in the months ahead.

Jeh Johnson, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and General Counsel of the Department of Defense, has served at the highest levels of government during moments of crisis. Michael Luttig, a former federal appellate judge and one of the country’s most respected conservative legal thinkers, has become a prominent voice on the rule of law and constitutional limits.

The conversation will be moderated by Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice and a leading authority on voting rights and constitutional law.

A book signing in the lobby will follow the program.