Saratoga Springs, NY (March 27, 2012) - We are pleased to announce that Manhattan’s 92nd Street Y has generously extended to Yaddo’s circle of artists, supporters, and friends discounted tickets for two May events:

The Busch Reading: John Cheever at 100

8 p.m. Thursday, May 17
Featuring Yaddo authors Susan Cheever and Allan Gurganus, plus Blake Bailey and Michael Chabon

Death of a Salesman: A Playwrights’ Conversation

8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23
Featuring Tony Kushner and others

In the late 1930s, John Cheever served as Yaddo’s boatman,
ferrying guest artists to the Triuna camp on Lake George. Left
to right: Unidentified man (possibly writer Leonard Ehrlich),
Yaddo Executive Director Elizabeth Ames, Cheever,
unidentified man, and writer Christl Hechenbleikner.

John Cheever’s connection to Yaddo spanned nearly 40 years. He enjoyed numerous working residencies at Yaddo, including several Depression summers and at least one working as the boatman ferrying artist guests back and forth across nearby Lake George to an island property that housed some of Yaddo’s earliest artists. In later years, as a member of Yaddo’s Board, he recommended artists for residencies and helped govern the community.

Discounted tickets to these events are just $19, a substantial savings. Please use the promo code YADDO to qualify for the discount when purchasing tickets online at 92Y.org or by telephone at 212.415.5500.