Talks, Tours and More
"Anybody with any weight has come through the Pillow. People have made a very deliberate choice to come here. It makes for a special atmosphere of sophistication." - Tim Rushton, Artistic Director of the Danish Dance Theatre
2012 Festival Events
PillowTalks
Interact with artists and experts in the field at free in-depth discussions, moderated interviews, film screenings and book signings at Sommerspace behind Blake's Barn.
Pre-Show Talks
Gain insight into your performance with free 15 minute briefings by Pillow Scholars-in-Residence which start 30 minutes before every Ted Shawn Theatre and Doris Duke Theatre performance.
Post-Show Talks
Participate in free Question & Answer sessions with artists just after they step off stage on Thursdays in the Ted Shawn Theatre and Fridays in the Doris Duke Theatre.
Guided Tours
Learn about the history and legends of this National Historic Landmark on a free 30 minute guided tour of the 163 acre grounds. Tours start from the Welcome Center on Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30pm. Or pick up the National Historic Landmark Tour brochure and take the self-guided tour anytime.
NEW! PillowTalks Online
A growing selection of PillowTalk video excerpts are available online through a media partnership with FORA.tv, a free online network of live events, talks, and lectures from the world's top education and cultural institutions. Click here to visit Jacob's Pillow on FORA.tv.
Interact with artists and experts in the field at free in-depth discussions, moderated interviews, film screenings and book signings at Sommerspace behind Blake's Barn.
Pre-Show Talks
Gain insight into your performance with free 15 minute briefings by Pillow Scholars-in-Residence which start 30 minutes before every Ted Shawn Theatre and Doris Duke Theatre performance.
Post-Show Talks
Participate in free Question & Answer sessions with artists just after they step off stage on Thursdays in the Ted Shawn Theatre and Fridays in the Doris Duke Theatre.
Guided Tours
Learn about the history and legends of this National Historic Landmark on a free 30 minute guided tour of the 163 acre grounds. Tours start from the Welcome Center on Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30pm. Or pick up the National Historic Landmark Tour brochure and take the self-guided tour anytime.
NEW! PillowTalks Online
A growing selection of PillowTalk video excerpts are available online through a media partnership with FORA.tv, a free online network of live events, talks, and lectures from the world's top education and cultural institutions. Click here to visit Jacob's Pillow on FORA.tv.