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.

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Watch the full broadcast online through the County Parks Facebook page or YouTube channel.

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