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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Pre-Performance Discussion Series

Pre-Performance Discussions are offered on select evenings on the Old Farmhouse Lawn (beside the Ranger Station) in conjunction with the Filene Center summer concert series. These discussions offer insight and interpretation of the evening’s performance. Discussions begin one hour before the scheduled show time and end with plenty of time to reach your seat before the show starts.

Location: The Old Farmhouse Lawn is located to the left of the main gate/box office area for the Filene Center, beside the Ranger Station. Chairs are provided or feel free to bring a blanket and enjoy your picnic during the presentation. For additional information e-mail us or call (703) 255-1893.

2009 Pre-Performance Discussion Series


Friday, May 22: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

Speaker: Mary Cliff, host of Traditions on WAMU 88.5 FM

The radio show Traditions is Washington’s longest-running radio show devoted to folk music. Learn more about Mary Cliff.


Friday, May 29: The Pirates of Penzance, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Saturday, May 30: The Pirates of Penzance, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players

Speaker: Albert Bergeret, Founder & Artistic Director for the NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players

Learn more about Albert Bergeret.


Friday, July 24: NSO @ Wolf Trap: The Wizard of Oz

Speaker: Nicole LaCroix

Nicole LaCroix is the evening host on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. Learn more about Nicole LaCroix.


Friday, August 7: Puccini’s La bohème

Speaker: Ryan Taylor, Wolf Trap Opera Company

Learn more about the Wolf Trap Opera Company


Wednesday, August 19: Face of America: Glacier National Park

Stop by and chat with park rangers about the National Park Service. There will be information about Glacier National Park, Wolf Trap, and other local national parks.

Location: Left of the main gate, in front of the ranger station. 

Learn more about the Face of America Series.


Friday, August 28: The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers
Saturday, August 29: The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers

Speaker: Deb Lamberton, Senior Producer at Classical WETA 90.9 FM

Learn more about Deb Lamberton.




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Last Updated: August 18, 2009 at 18:53 EST