Hair of the Dog Extravaganza

Hair of the Dog Extravaganza

This is the 5th year of the Hair of the Dog
Extravaganza. The name of the performance is a play on "the hair
of the dog that bit you" as it is always scheduled the Saturday after St.
Patrick's Day. This year we're movin' on up. So many things about this
year are bigger and better and more creative than ever!

We
are proud to announce that this year, the Hair of the Dog Extravaganza will be
held at the Quick Center for the Arts on the campus of Fairfield
University.  It’s a beautiful theater that has been host to some of
the best talent in the world, from Steven Sondheim to Bela Fleck to Dave
Brubeck.  This year, there are discount tickets for folks under 12
and over 65!     

The "Hair
of the Dog Extravaganza" is essentially a variety show with diversity that
is hard to describe. It is definitely for all ages, and everyone who has
ever attended loves it and comes back each year.  It is a mash-up of contemporary and
traditional music, Irish and American music, Irish step dancing and modern
dance.  In addition the show presents aspects of deaf theatre and the
visual arts.  You’ll see all these mediums in their native form, and
combinations of them all that will change the way you think about music, dance,
St Patrick’s Day, and a variety show altogether.

Tim
and Moira Speer Warren created the show.  Tim Warren tours nationally with
the music group called The Alternate Routes.  Moira Speer was a top-ranked
American Irish step-dancer.  Moira founded the Sheeaun Academy of Irish
Dance in 2009, which has cultivated several young champions in the art
form.  The Cridders are the longest running deaf theatre group in the
country; there is nothing else like what they do in American entertainment
today.  The Cridders’ performances artfully engage both deaf and hearing
audiences with a show that includes sign, mime, contemporary popular music, and
social commentary through comedy.  Liz McNicholl is an acclaimed singer
and performer who grew up in County Meath, Ireland. Liz has performed locally
and nationally as a solo artist, and with the critically acclaimed Irish group
Cherish the Ladies. Once Removed is a variety show within a variety show;
the band interprets American and Irish folk music from every era, and features
some of the best musicianship you will hear, period.  The Performing Arts
Center of Connecticut provides master classes in several areas of dance and
music to aspiring artists throughout the state.  Their performances are
explosive, dynamic, and emotionally charged; they are such an exciting addition
to the cast this year!!  

What
do you get when you put it all together?  

You
get the Hair of the Dog Extravaganza.  Trust us.

For the first time, the entire show will be
professionally interpreted for deaf audience members.  Themed Irish fare
and drinks will be available from Colony Grill.

 Tickets are available here:
 http://www.hairofthedogextravaganza.com/buy.html

*once you click on the seat you
want, it will give you the choice between regular, senior, or child tickets.

Regular ticket price:$20

Seniors: $15

Children under 12:  $12

 For more information
see: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogextravaganza

 To
get a taste of the show view our archival “Hair of the Dog Extravaganza”
footage  at

 http://youtu.be/tzdtEoCQRU4 and http://youtu.be/VQNygjb1cgI