Chautauqua Theater Company

If Vivienne Benesch could get her hands on a slice of Portage Pie this week, she would be happy. “I miss Portage Pies on a weekly basis,” said Benesch, the former leader of Chautauqua Theater

Reporter’s note: Each summer, Chautauqua Theater Company opens its stage doors to young actors and theatermakers for a fully funded fellowship. This summer’s conservatory includes 14 actors, four design fellows and one directing fellow. They

Chautauqua Institution has a history of combining its professional and student companies in multipronged, collaborative efforts. “While these projects were wildly successful artistically, they did not have a life after Chautauqua,” said Vice President and

Patrick Foley Who: Patrick Foley, 27, Chautauqua Theater Company conservatory actor. This weekend, Foley wraps up his role of Garry in Noises Off. He also appeared in the CTC After Dark production of One Arm