Michael Connelly in Conversation with Rick Jackson
The Village Theatre 233 Front Street, Danville, CA, United StatesTickets: $95 A Benefit for the Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House April 5, 2024 7:30 pm Village Theatre, Danville, CA (map it) TICKETS HERE America’s finest and favorite crime…
Day Use Fellowships extended through May-June
Tao HouseTao House Day-Use Application and Fellowship EXTENSION! Apply now! We have extended our Day-Use dates for two months this year (2024 only!) We will be hosting Day-Use fellows during MAY…
O’Neill Happy Hour at Auburn Lounge
Auburn Lounge 321 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, United StatesOur next O'Neill Happy Hour is on Tues., May 7, 5:30 - 6:30 pm! Join us for another casual conversation with our Artistic Director Eric Fraisher Hayes and NPS…
June O’Neill Happy Hour
Auburn Lounge 321 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, United StatesThe June O’Neill Happy Hour is on Tues., June 18, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Come join us for a drink and some casual conversation with various Eugene O'Neill Foundation and…
Studio Retreat Workshop for Students
Tao HouseOur free 10-day Studio Retreat every June is recognized as a distinctive educational program designed to provide a more thorough understanding of playwright Eugene O’Neill and his essential place in American drama while encouraging students to reach a new level of creativity within their own work. By collaborating with local theatre professionals, participants in this…
July O’Neill Happy Hour
Auburn Lounge 321 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, United StatesO’Neill Happy Hour July 16 (Tue, 5:30–6:30pm) Auburn Lounge, Back Room map it Join us for a lively Q&A with folks from EONF, including a sneak peek of Festival, surprise drink, and no-host bar.
Poetry of Place, a workshop
Museum of the San Ramon Valley 205 Railroad Ave., Danville, CA, United StatesPoetry of Place, A Workshop Aug 18 (Sun, 2pm) Shuttle to Tao House from Museum of the San Ramon Valley map it Led by creator of Poetry in the Parks and artist in residence Jodie Hollander, Poetry in Place will kick off the O’Neill Festival 2024. Workshop participants will use Tao House surroundings as inspiration…
August Happy Hour, a Festival Event with Dramaturg William Davies King
Auburn Lounge 321 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, United StatesO’Neill Happy Hour Aug 20 (Tue, 5:30–6:30pm) Auburn Lounge, Back Room map it Come meet William Davies King, Distinguished Professor of Theater and Dance at UC Santa Barbara and this year’s Mourning Becomes Electra dramaturg. Dave will highlight Carlotta as O’Neill’s “guiding star,” and share with us dozens of photographs of Carlotta from his private collection. Dr. King's latest…
The Women in “Mourning Becomes Electra”, A Virtual Discussion
Virtual OfferingThe Women in Mourning Becomes Electra, A Virtual Discussion Aug 28 (Wed 6–7pm PST/9–10 EST) Free Virtual Discussion via Zoom Join mother–daughter team Carole and Beth Wynstra as they discuss the play that makes our own mothers seem normal. Beth is an associate professor at Babson College and an O’Neill scholar. Carole is co-president of…
Tao House Photography Showcase “Sweeping Passions”
Museum of the San Ramon Valley 205 Railroad Ave., Danville, CA, United StatesSweeping Passions Photography Showcase Photographers and digital artists of all levels were invited to submit their photod of Tao House and the historic site for this exhibit. Selected images are now displayed in the Museum of the San Ramon Valley during the Eugene O’Neill Festival. Showcase Theme: The theme is the artist’s interpretation of the…
“The Oresteia” and the roots of “Mourning Becomes Electra”
Virtual OfferingThe Education Committee of the Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House presents a free virtual discussion Sep 4th 7pm PT: The Oresteia and the Roots of Mourning Becomes Electra Please join us as Professor Emeritus of Classics, Mark Griffith, and Professor of English and Past President of the Eugene O'Neill Society, Katie Johnson, discuss O'Neill's…
Ghosts of Tao House Stroll
Downtown Danville, CA Danville, CA, United StatesGhosts of Tao House Stroll Sep 6–Oct 16 Stroll in downtown Danville, visiting a dozen-plus shop-and-dine HOST SITES on the Ghosts of Tao House Stroll. Self-guided ghost walk day and night, and watch our short ghost recordings as some of O'Neill's characters come to life! View and download the complete list of Ghost Host Sites…
The Nomads: A Friendship City Celebration Concert
The Village Theatre 233 Front Street, Danville, CA, United StatesThe Nomads: A Friendship City Celebration Concert Sep 12 (Thu, 7:30pm) Village Theatre map it Tickets here Based in New Ross, Ireland, The Nomads take center stage with special guests Lizzy Heffernan and Todd Brothers. Join us for a night of Irish music through the ages…from folk songs to U2 and much more! A celebration…
O’Neill Festival 2024: “Sweeping Passions” Featuring “Mourning Becomes Electra”
Please note the new start time of 5pm for Sat. 28 and Sun. 29 performances What you should know before you buy. WATCH There are two transitions where the audience will move between locations. Light bites are included, but consider having a late lunch as the play run is 3 hours. Don't forget, leave no…
Secrets of O’Neill’s Danville, A Historic Walk
O'Neill Commemorative Park 403 Front Street, Danville, CA, United StatesSecrets of O’Neill’s Danville, A Historic Walk Sep 14 (Sat, 10am) Eugene O’Neill Commemorative Park map it Join our FREE guided tour through old town Danville with EONF volunteer Jeff Weber and discover the secrets of O’Neill’s Danville. Learn how the O’Neill’s shopped and lived local circa 1937–44. Accessible to all levels of walkers.…