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History of SAF

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The West Hartford Summer Arts Festival (SAF) began 40 years ago as a venue for West Hartford high school and college students to perform in high caliber productions of some of Broadway’s most famous musicals and plays. Since its inception, the program has expanded to include participants outside of West Hartford and found its focus centering on musicals. The program employs professional designers and directors from the greater Hartford area, who are held to the highest standards set forth by its founder and now Executive Producer, Haig Shahverdian. SAF prides itself on being a learning experience for those who are interested in various aspects of musical theater including acting, singing, dancing, orchestra, and technical theater.

The West Hartford Summer Arts Festival is a joint venture between the Board of Education and the Department of Human & Leisure Services. For more information about the Department of Human & Leisure Services, please visit their website.

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West Hartford Summer Arts Festival
[email protected] 
(860) 969-1723 
1106 New Britain Ave 
West Hartford, CT 06110 

SAF is a collaborative effort between the town of West Hartford's Department of Fine & Performing Arts 
and Human & Leisure Services Department
West Hartford Summer Arts Festival
[email protected]

1106 New Britain Ave 
West Hartford, CT 06110 
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WHSAF is a collaborative effort between the West Hartford Department of Leisure Services, West Hartford's Department of Fine & Performing Arts,
​and the SAF Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.  

  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Team
    • Previous Shows
  • Summer 2025
    • Alums - The Choir of Notre Dame
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Technical Crew
    • Auditions
  • Support WHSAF
  • Notable Alumni
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us