Literature Live
What's Literature Live?
2025 Literature Live!
In fall 2025, Literature Live! presents Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton. First published in 1953, Bradbury’s landmark novel imagines a dystopian society where books are banned and firemen are tasked with burning them. At its heart is the story of Montag, a fireman who begins to question his role in a culture built on censorship, conformity, and distraction. With themes of free expression, the power of ideas, and the importance of critical thought, Fahrenheit 451 continues to feel urgently relevant today.
School groups interested in attending Fahrenheit 451 should call 631-725-0818 (ext. 107) or email Bethany Dellapolla at bdellapolla@baystreet.org.
To date, this program has served over 43,000 students with free admission each year. An ongoing matching fundraising campaign has begun to secure funding by the community for this year’s program, along with other community events.
- November 10 - November 26
- Bay Street Theater
“With major support from the Alan & Annette Leve Family Foundation, initiated by Elise Leve”
Klingenstein-Martell Foundation
Sunny and Abe Rosenberg Foundation
Kenneth L. Grief Foundation
The Neuwirth Foundation
The Bridgehampton Association
Town of Southampton
Susan Dusenberry
Nancy Stearns
Our Impact as a BOCES-approved Program
Over the past sixteen years, we've served over 43,000 students, presenting acclaimed productions such as "Death of a Salesman," "The Great Gatsby," "A Raisin in the Sun," "To Kill a Mockingbird," and "The Crucible."
Support Literature LIve!
Your generous donations make this program possible. Help us bring the transformative power of theater to students.
Matching Grant
In 2025 every donation was matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to the Bay Street Board of Trustees.
