A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hartwood Acres
PRESENTED BY PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATRE
UNDER THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SUSAN JAFFE
Every August, thousands of dance fans, budding ballerinas and outdoor enthusiasts gather at beautiful Hartwood Acres for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s season opening performance under the stars. This year, PBT will bring the spirit and excitement of this annual event into homes throughout the region in a special primetime episode of The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presented by BNY Mellon, which will broadcast on Pittsburgh’s CW, a KDKA affiliate station.
The episode dedicated to PBT, aired on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., featured a reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, conceived and arranged by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe in her first creative project for the company, with choreography by PBT Company dancers. Viewers will enjoy the serene greenery and pristine landscaping of Hartwood Acres from the comfort of their homes as the Shakespearean retelling unfolds in vignettes filmed throughout the estate. The program will include a narration from the children of PBT School, never-before-seen interviews with company dancers and ethereal costumes by Janet Marie Groom.
How to Watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Watch the full broadcast online through the County Parks Facebook page or YouTube channel.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hartwood Acres is generously supported by
Presenting Sponsor
Richard E. Rauh
Underwriter
Mark F. and Mary McKinney Flaherty
Benefactors
First National Bank
Meg Smith and Rich Beaty
Dona and Tom Hotopp
Patsy and Don McKinney
Dorrit and David Tuthill
Patrons
Barbara and Jerry Chait
The Linaburg Foundation
Constance Reiter Kreps and Douglas Kreps
Betsy and Tom Teti
Friends
PNC
Connie and Michael & Cara and Mia Cesario
Susan Cruz
Barbara Ferrier
Kathleen Miclot
Becky and Herb Torbin
With additional support provided by
Allegheny County
Allegheny Regional Asset District
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency