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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
1073 North Benson Road
203-254-4010

Our Mission:
The Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) serves as a vibrant center of creative and educational activity, making accessible hundreds of enriching and enlivening events to Fairfield University and its surrounding communities. In so doing, the QCA is a leader in presenting, producing and partnering arts and education activities that make a positive difference in the lives of students, staff, faculty, and our friends across the region.

About Us:
Located in Fairfield County, Fairfield University's Quick Center for the Arts is a multi-faceted facility that presents a wide variety of high quality performances, lectures, and exhibits. Opened in 1990, the Quick Center serves a large and diverse population, and strives to serve this community as a place to gather for shared enrichment experiences, both artistic and educational. As an entity of Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution, the Quick Center for the Arts shares the Jesuit mission of developing the creative and intellectual potential of its constituents, including members of the Fairfield University community and the residents of greater Fairfield County.


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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - November 1, 2024

WELCOME Welcome to the Quick’s new Advisory Board members In 2018, the Quick Center for the Arts created an Advisory Board made up of members of the Quick community who believe in our mission and values. This dedicated group of volunteers…

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Enjoy the Best of the Quick by Becoming a Member Today

I am writing you today to encourage you to become a Quick Member for the 2024-25 season. Being a Quick Member is all about enjoying incredible benefits while also being part of an exclusive community that supports broad access to exceptional…

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Explore 2024 Quick Center Summer Intensives

Discover a world of creativity at Quick Center Summer Intensives. Dive into captivating art forms with crash courses in acting, dancing, and artmaking, guided by talented local artists. Let your kids broaden their horizons and embrace new…

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Coming Up Fall 2024 at the Quick Center for the Arts!

Fall 2024 Performances coming to the Quick Quick Members – tickets on sale now General Public – tickets on sale July 17 CIRCUS Cirque Kikasse: SANTE! Friday, September 27, 2024 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024 10…

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Quick Center for the Arts Announces The Met: Live in HD 2024 -2025 Season

Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffman Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 1 p.m. (live) Benjamin Bernheim embodies the role of the tormented poet in Offenbach's fantastical opera. Joining him, Erin Morley dazzles as Olympia, Pretty Yende brings depth to…

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Fairfield University's Quick Center for the Arts Announces the 2024-25 Season

We are delighted to share one of our most joyful and dynamic seasons yet as we offer you the first look at the 2024-25 Quick Center for the Arts season. What’s coming up this season? - Award-winning musicians take center stage including…

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Explore 2024 Quick Center Summer Camps

Discover a world of creativity at Quick Center Summer Intensives. Dive into captivating art forms with crash courses in acting, dancing, and artmaking, guided by talented local artists. Let your kids broaden their horizons and embrace new…

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Make a Contribution That Helps a Child Attend Summer Camp This Year!

This summer, the Quick is proudly celebrating its 33rd season of Missoula Children’s Theatre camps and 10 years of our Summer Camp Intensives. These renowned programs provide children with the opportunity to explore the arts and ignite the…

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Announcing Our Artist in Residence: Emily Coates

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Emily Coates New Project March 1 - 8, 2024 The Quick Center is dedicated to serving as a creative incubator – providing space for artists around the world to focus on the creation of new work, while simultaneously…

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Summer Camp Now Open For Registration

Missoula Children’s Theatre This summer, the Quick celebrates its 33rd season of Missoula Children’s Theatre Camps for grades 1 - 12. This renowned children’s summer theatre program offers six sessions, including updated favorites…

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Quick Center for the Arts News - December 31, 2023

There are only 12 hours left to give in 2023! Thank you for following us on this journey as we “Pulled Back the Curtain” and explored what makes the Quick a national treasure in our community. Please give today to help us continue to be…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - Holiday Greetings

PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN Going behind-the-scenes to share why your gift matters. The Quick Center for the Arts is a community leader in the arts, a space for education and innovation, and a place to see the most thought-provoking performances…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - December 18, 2023

Open MINDS Institute Join us for our upcoming Open MINDS Institute courses, combining academic excellence with open-ended lectures and interactive conversations. The courses are presented in collaboration with the Pequot Library. Open MINDS…

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Welcome to the New Quick Center for the Arts Ticketing Experience

We are excited to announce a new ticketing system that will streamline the purchasing process and make it easier to manage your account. Your new online account will be a one-stop source for purchasing all your tickets, becoming a Quick Member,…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - November 15, 2023

FEATURING…THE QUICK The Quick and our artists are in the news. Each season, the Quick programs artists from around the world that offer memorable experiences and engaging post-show conversations. This season is no different and…

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An Important Message Concerning the Quick Center Instagram Account

Dear Quick Center Patrons, We value your support and patronage to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, and want to keep you informed about a critical matter that has come to our attention. Recently, we discovered that our @fairfieldquick…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Weekly October 12 - 19, 2023

Open Visions Forum | Bennett Center For Judaic Studies Art Spiegelman “Surviving Maus: Visualizing the Unimaginable” Tuesday, October 17 | 7:30 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, illustrator and author Art Spiegelman will discuss…

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Quick Center for the Arts News - October 13, 2023

Update on the Roll Out the Red Carpet campaign Thanks to all who participated in this campaign! Your support helped strengthen the Quick’s presence as a vital artistic hub where lovers of the arts can experience exceptional performances,…

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Quick Center for the Arts News - October 1, 2023

Agathe et Adrien N.Ormes Wednesday, October 4 | 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 5 | 7:30 p.m. Through dance, acrobatics and story-telling, Agathe and Adrien present a truly unique performance that shatters the expectations of a circus and pushes the…

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Quick Center for the Arts Weekly News September 21 - 27 September, 2023

INSPIRED WRITERS SERIES Hosted by MFA Program’s Phil Klay “The Art of the Personal Essay With Emily Bernard” Thursday, September 21 | 7:30 p.m. Free Virtual Event | Registration required. Emily Bernard is the winner of The 2020 Los…

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Quick Center for the Arts Weekly News September 14 – September 21, 2023

THE BENNETT LECTURE IN JUDAIC STUDIES Dara Horn, PhD In the Haunted Jewish Present: On (Not) Confronting Anti-Semitism Tuesday, September 19 | 7:30 p.m. Dara Horn is an award-winning author and National Jewish Book Award recipient. Horn’s work…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - September 8, 2023

FALL IS HERE Box Office Hours for the Season Whether it's tickets for the kick-off of Open VISIONS Forum with Zanny Minton Beddoes or making sure your Quick Membership is all set, the Quick Box Office staff is ready to assist you. Please note that…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - August 24, 2023

In collaboration with the Pequot Library the Open MINDS Institute returns with courses taught by community experts. An experimental "classroom without walls," the Open MINDS Institute offers topical seminars and workshops. Your dedication to the…

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Quick Center for the Arts Seeking Dinner Party Topics for 2023-2024

Looking for engaging and informative conversations that will make you the most interesting person around the dinner table? Explore our five different events coming up for the 2023-2024 season as part of the OVF: Espresso series sponsored by Cohen…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News At the Q : The Not-So-Lazy Days Of Summer

View Upcoming Events Going Behind-The-Scenes What’s going on at the Quick this month? You might imagine that on a university campus things might seem a little quiet compared to the hustle and bustle of the school year, but at the Quick,…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - August 7, 2023

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - August 1, 2023

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - July 31, 2023

We have an incredible line-up of concerts taking place for the 2023-24 season with multi-Grammy Award-winners to musicians making their own mark on the scene plus Quick favorites and artists new to our stage. CHAMBER MUSIC Young Concert Artists…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - July 27, 2023

With only three weeks remaining, now is the time to register or ADD-ON to the day to help your child make special memories through our camps. EXTRA, EXTRA! The perfect afternoon addition after a day of Missoula Children’s Theatre to offer…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - July 28, 2023

The Quick Center will be hosting 5 different performances from diverse, powerful, and imaginative dancers, choreographers, and performers. Here’s what’s on its way: U.S. PREMIERE nora chipaumire NOT waiting… Thursday,…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - June 20, 2023

2023 Quick Center Summer Camps From interactive Summer Intensives to those few remaining spots for our Missoula Children’s Theatre camps and EXTRA, EXTRA!, now is the time to register and guarantee a summer of fun. Missoula…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - June 21, 2023

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Quick Center for the Arts News - July 19, 2023

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Quick Center For The Arts Weekly News: July 13-19, 2023

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Quick Center for the Arts News - July 10, 2023

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Weekly News: July 7-16, 2023

The Quick Weekly July 7-16 Upcoming camps and performances you won’t want to miss! MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Session A: Hercules Performance: Friday, July 14 | 7:30 p.m. Want to see future thespians shine on the Quick stage? Join us…

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Quick Center for the Arts News - July 6, 2023

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Quick Center for the Arts News - July3, 2023

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Quick Center for the Arts News - June 22, 2023

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Quick Center for the Arts News - June 21, 2023

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - June 13, 2023

VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS Beat the afternoon lull with Quick Summer Intensives Summer Intensives at the Quick are a great platform to delve into exciting art forms! Crash courses in cool and exciting subjects are led by amazing local professional…

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Quick Center for the Arts News - June 6, 2023

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News At The Q: Shining Stars

Star Students Students who shine at the Quick Each year, the Quick welcomes thousands of students through our doors for orientations, lectures, performances, and student-led programs. In addition, the Quick employs over 50 students annually as…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Weekly - May 18 - 25, 2023

THE MET: LIVE IN HD Don Giovanni (Mozart) Tuesday, May 23 | 1 & 6 p.m. (encores) | 12 p.m. Pre-screening Talk Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new staging of Mozart’s tragicomedy Don Giovanni. The…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Summer Camps 2023

The Complete List of our 2023 Summer Intensive Camps Something Fun for Every Child! Summer Intensives take place Monday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Singing for the Stage Session 1: July 10 – 13 Session 2: July 17…

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Quick Center for the Arts News - May 11, 2023

2023 Summer Intensive Camps Something Fun for Every Child! Summer Intensives take place Monday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Click here to Read more Information About "Quick Center for the Arts News - May 11,…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts News: Big Announcements

THANK YOU You make the difference. Our 2022-23 season was as robust as ever with thousands of visitors coming through our doors to experience a season that was moving, entertaining, and reminded us all of the power of live performances and the…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts - Summer at the Quick is Coming Up!

2023 Summer Theatre Sessions & Creative Camps Your Kids Will Love! Missoula Children’s Theatre takes place Monday – Thursday 9:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. & Friday 3:30 p.m. through showtime beginning at 7:30 p.m. Missoula…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Weekly: May 3 - 11, 2023

National Theatre Live Othello Directed by Clint Dyer Thursday, May 4 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. On the National Theatre’s Lyttelton stage, Clint Dyer directs an extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of envy and…

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You Can Help A Child Have An Unforgettable Experience

Make a contribution that helps a child attend summer camp this year! This summer, the Quick is proudly celebrating its 32nd season of Missoula Children’s Theatre camps and nine years of our Summer Camp Intensives. These renowned programs…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts - We’ve Got Summer On Our Mind

The Complete List of our 2023 Summer Intensive Camps Your Kids Won’t Forget! Summer Intensives take place Monday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Singing for the Stage Session 1: July 10 – 13 Session 2: July 17…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News the Q: March Madness - 2023

GLOBAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE SERIES Why theatre matters? The Global Theatre Performance Series is back for another powerful evening. With a personal passion for theatre that changes the way we see the world, Broadway and off-Broadway producer,…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts - Gospel Choir From The Royal Wedding

The Kingdom Choir Friday, March 10 | 7:30 p.m. This world-renowned gospel choir from London was founded in 1994 by choir conductor and workshop leader, Karen Gibson, otherwise known as “Britain’s godmother of gospel.” This group…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Weekly March 2 - 8, 2023

National Theatre Live The Crucible by Arthur Miller Tuesday, March 7 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. A witch hunt begins in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts - Summer Is Coming

The Complete List of our 2023 Summer Intensive Camps Your Kids Won’t Forget! Summer Intensives take place Monday – Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Singing for the Stage Session 1: July 10 – 13 Session 2: July 17 –…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts News - Season of Love

MEMBER FEATURE Happy Valentine's Day! If you LOVE dance, music, drama, and intellectual stimulation, then the LOVE at the Quick Center for the Arts extends to YOU, as it has for me since the Center opened in 1990 on the campus of Fairfield…

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Weekly - February 9, 2023

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Summer Camps Are Back

Missoula Children’s Theatre Now more than ever our kids need the arts and theatre to build friendships and share in the collective experience. Summer Camps at the Quick Center provide an opportunity for collaboration, growth, and some good…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Weekly - January 26 - February 1, 2023

The Quick Weekly January 26 - February 1 MISSION AND MINISTRY Fr. Bryan Massingale, S.T.D. Spirituality for Racial Justice Tuesday, January 31 | 7:30 p.m. Dolan School of Business Event Hall Fr. Massingale, a priest of the Archdiocese of…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Weekly - January 12 - 20, 2023

The Met: Live In HD Fedora (Giordano) Saturday, January 14 | 1 p.m. (live) and 6 p.m. (encore) 12 p.m. Pre-screening Talk Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met for the first time in 25 years, starring soprano Sonya Yoncheva…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Weekly - December 8 - 15, 2022

THE MET: LIVE IN HD The Hours (Puts) Wednesday, December 14 | 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (encores) 12 p.m. Pre-screening Talk Experience the world premiere staging of Kevin Puts’s The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel,…

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Regina A. Quick Center For The Arts Weekly - December 1 - 8, 2022

INSPIRED WRITERS SERIES Katy Carl and Christopher Beha “New Catholic Novelists and Editors” Hosted by MFA Program’s Phil Klay Thursday, December 1 | 7:30 p.m. Free Virtual Event | Registration required Christopher Beha, editor…

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