{"id":1407,"date":"2009-04-15T15:41:09","date_gmt":"2009-04-15T19:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.berkshirelinks.com\/berkshires-news\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2009-04-15T15:41:09","modified_gmt":"2009-04-15T19:41:09","slug":"jacobs-pillow-offers-20-student-rush-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idealpoetry.com\/rwc\/jacobs-pillow-offers-20-student-rush-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacob’s Pillow offers $20 Student Rush Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jacob\u2019s Pillow<\/a> will offer $20 Student Rush Tickets for both the Ted Shawn Theatre<\/strong> and Doris Duke Theatre<\/strong> performances, based on availability. The program is open to college students worldwide and will go into effect for the 2009 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival season<\/strong>, beginning the week of June 22. Registration for the Student Rush email list is open now; students must register to receive weekly email notifications.<\/p>\n

The Student Rush Ticket program is available to all students with a valid and current college ID. Students will opt-in to receive an email notification every Monday during the Festival alerting them to the availability of discounted student tickets for performances that week. Students will have the option to purchase two $20 Student Rush tickets over the phone at 413.243.0745<\/strong> or in person at Jacob\u2019s Pillow. <\/p>\n

Tickets will be offered based on availability and students will be encouraged to purchase as soon as they receive email notification. In order to receive the $20 price, students MUST show a valid and current college ID either at the time of purchase or when picking up tickets. A $1.50 Preservation Fee to support maintaining the Pillow\u2019s National Historic Landmark site and will be applied to each ticket; however the Pillow\u2019s usual $5 handling fee will be waived.<\/p>\n

To sign up for the Student Rush Ticket program, college students should email info@jacobspillow.org<\/a> with \u201cSTUDENT RUSH PROGRAM\u201d in the subject line and include their name, address, phone number, email address and the name of their college. All interested parties will receive a confirmation email with program details.<\/p>\n

During the Festival, Jacob\u2019s Pillow presents performances every week from June 24 to August 30. Tickets for Ted Shawn Theatre artists are regularly $58 and tickets for the Doris Duke Theatre are regularly $33. Jacob\u2019s Pillow is approximately 10 minutes from Lee, 15 minutes from Lenox and Stockbridge, 30 minutes from Great Barrington and Pittsfield, and 60 minutes from Springfield and Albany (NY).<\/p>\n

The Festival also presents 200 free events, including performances, moderated interviews with artists, talks by experts, film showings, exhibits, observations of dancers training at The School at Jacob\u2019s Pillow, and tours; plus over 75 dance classes for the community (small fee). A complete schedule of free events will be announced in April.<\/p>\n

More info: details of the 2009 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SAMPLE PILLOW DAY ON A BUDGET<\/p>\n

(Please note \u2013 free programs and events are open to the entire community, not exclusively to students)<\/p>\n

Sample Saturday<\/p>\n

10am \u2013 Observe world renowned faculty as they work with the pre-professional dancers of The School at Jacob\u2019s Pillow (free)<\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 Enjoy a picnic lunch, brought from home, in the historic Tea Garden or on The Great Lawn (free)<\/p>\n

1pm \u2013 Visit the Archives and explore dance history with Pillow Interactive, a touch-screen computer kiosk with video clips and information spanning the Pillow\u2019s 77 year history (free)<\/p>\n

2pm \u2013 View the art and photography exhibits in Blake\u2019s Barn (free)<\/p>\n

3pm \u2013 Go for a walk on the Pillow\u2019s nature trails<\/p>\n

4pm \u2013 Attend a PillowTalk, a moderated talk, film screening, or book signing with dance experts, scholars, and celebrities (free \u2013 schedule announced in April)<\/p>\n

5pm \u2013 Grab a bite to eat at the Pillow Pub (average sandwich cost $7 – 15)<\/p>\n

5:30pm \u2013 Take a guided tour of this National Historic Landmark (free)<\/p>\n

6:30pm \u2013 Attend a performance on Inside\/Out, the Pillow\u2019s outdoor performance space (free)<\/p>\n

7:30pm \u2013 Take in a pre-performance talk with a Scholar-in-Residence (free)<\/p>\n

8pm \u2013 See a performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre ($20 Student Rush, $58 regular)<\/p>\n

10pm \u2013 Enjoy a nightcap at the Pillow Pub, with proper I.D. (average cost $5-7)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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