Schedule of Events

2009 Writers Summer Evening Events

This series of performances, lectures and presentations begins Wednesday, July 8 and continues through Saturday, August 1.

Download a PDF copy of the schedule.

Ticket Prices:
Saturday Evening Events - $35 / $10 Seniors, Students, Stony Brook University Personnel
Weekday Evening Events - $25 / $10 Seniors, Students, Stony Brook University Personnel

For more information, email: southamptonwriters@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
For ticket information, call (631) 632-5152.
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Wednesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m., Duke Lecture Hall
Norton Juster
A discussion with the famed children's book author.

Thursday, July 9, 7:30 p.m, Avram Theater
From Page to Stage: Theater Adaptation Panel
Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman and iTheatrics CEO Tim McDonald discuss the process of adapting children’s literature into theatrical form.

Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley - Hamptons Premiere!
Presented by iTheatrics. Written and directed by Tim McDonald, based on the classic children's book series by Jeff Brown. Open to children and adults.

Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
A Celebration of Poetry for the Whole Family: Highlights from the soon-to-be released Julie Andrews Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies
Author/actress Julie Andrews, her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton and artist James McMullan share selections from their new anthology. Great for children and adults!

Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m., Duke Lecture Hall
Richard Ford
A discussion with the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist.

julie andrews poetry

Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
Ensemble Studio Theatre Onstage
New York's premiere development theater presents a reading of a new play. A BOY CALLED NEWFOUNDLAND. Written by Graeme Gillis, directed by William Carden.

Friday, July 17, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
Theater Collaborations
A discussion featuring theater giants Robert Brustein, Emily Mann, Joe Mantello and Tony Walton.

Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
Three Farces and a Funeral - Based on the life, letters and plays of Anton Chekhov
By Robert Brustein. Featuring Alan Alda. Directed by Daniela Veron.

Monday, July 20, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
harris yulinA Seagull in the Hamptons - Freely adapted from Chekhov's The Seagull
By Emily Mann. Featuring Harris Yulin, Larry Pine and Maria Tucci.

Tuesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Duke Lecture Hall
Guggenheim Fellow Thomas Lux and National Book Critics Circle Award-winner Marie Ponsot

Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
The Last Cargo Cult
Created and performed by Mike Daisey, groundbreaking monologuist. Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory.

Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Duke Lecture Hall
Celebrated writers Meg Wolitzer and Roger Rosenblatt

Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
An Evening With Billy Collins
Presented by The Southampton Review.

Thursday, July 30, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
alec baldwinEnsemble Studio Theatre Onstage
The esteemed Off-Broadway theater presents a reading of a new play in development.

Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
The Alan J. Pakula Prize
This year, Stony Brook Southampton and the Writers Guild of America, East salute a major figure in screenwriting and directing.

Saturday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., Avram Theater
A Conversation on Film Writing with Alec Baldwin and Jon Robin Baitz
Join us for a surprising, humorous and practical conversation about what makes great screenwriting, as these two pros screen clips from some of their favorite films.