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Williamstown Theatre Festival Director Jeremy O. Harris Announces Star-Studded Summer Lineup and Major Student Discount
Williamstown Theatre Festival Unveils Ambitious Summer Season, Prioritizing Student Access NEW YORK, NY – Jeremy O. Harris, the newly appointed Creative Director of the esteemed Williamstown Theatre Festival, today announced an exciting and accessible summer season, with a particular focus on engaging young audiences. Speaking from New York City, Harris highlighted the festival's long-standing legacy as "the teaching hospital of American theater," a place where many renowned actors and crew members, including those from the recent cast of "The White Lotus," have honed their craft. The festival is set to feature a diverse array of performances, including a new play premiering with stars Pamela Anderson, Whitney Peak, and Nicholas Alexander Chavez, directed by Dustin Wills. Additionally, Robert O'Hara will direct "Not About Nightingales," one of Tennessee Williams' earliest works. Beyond plays, the season promises opera, dance, comedy, and music, with further announcements expected. A cornerstone of Harris's vision is to make the festival more inclusive. To this end, the Williamstown Theatre Festival has introduced a "Weekend Pass" priced at $500. However, in a significant move to remove financial barriers, a special student discount will reduce this pass to just $71. "We want you, all of you young people, there this summer," Harris stated emphatically. "We made it a priority to make sure that when we created this new thing called the Weekend Pass... there would be an option for students." He acknowledged the additional costs associated with traveling to Williamstown, such as transportation and accommodation, and encouraged students to email tickets@wtfestival.org for details on the student pass and special housing options. Harris expressed his excitement for his first season as Creative Director, inviting everyone to be a part of the summer. He assured potential attendees that they "won't be disappointed" by the rich programming.
