After a pause in public programming, Vineyard Arts Project is opening its doors again to offer Island residents and visitors a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting new works of theater and dance being developed for the stage. The 2025 season will offer a dynamic lineup of works-in-progress featuring Patti LuPone, Bridget Everett, Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, New York Theatre Workshop, and open studios with Dance Theatre of Harlem.
“This return to public programming is a celebration of creative collaboration and community,” said Ashley Melone, founder and artistic director of Vineyard Arts Project. “We are honored to welcome back artists and audiences alike for a season of innovation, conversation, and artistic growth.”
The 2025 lineup
- Saturday, August 9 –– A happy hour of sharing in support of Vineyard Arts Project, hosted by Isaac Oliver and featuring Patti LuPone, Bridget Everett, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman, starting at 5 pm.
- Saturday, August 16 –– New York Theatre Workshop’s Works-in-Progress Summer Salon, featuring new theatrical projects by Tony-nominated director Liesl Tommy (“Eclipsed,” and the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect”), Tony nominee Daniel J. Watts (“Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole,” “Tina”), Obie winner Garlia Cornelia Jones (“48 Hours in … Harlem”), and the team behind “Song of the Sea,” a new adaptation of Cartoon Saloon’s Oscar-nominated film. “Song of the Sea” will be led by Obie- and Lortel-awardwinning playwright Hansol Jung (“Merry Me,” “Wolf Play”) and director Séimi Campbell (“Songs for a New World” at London Palladium). The event starts at 5 pm.
- Friday, August 22 –– Dance Theatre of Harlem, the iconic ballet company, will host an open studio hour; this is an opportunity to watch their dancers work in real time, and get a look into the rehearsal room. Open studios from 5 to 6 pm.
All events are pay-what-you-can and open to the public, with advance reservations encouraged due to limited capacity. Tickets are available at vineyardarts.org.
Vineyard Arts Project is a nonprofit artist residency and performance space. Dedicated to supporting the creation of new work across disciplines, Vineyard Arts Project serves as an incubator for emerging and established artists from around the world. 215 Upper Main St., Edgartown. 401-477-6348, vineyardarts.org. Contact sam@vineyardarts.org for more information.