Theater

Comedian returns for weekend of solo shows

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, welcomes back comedian and storyteller Adam Strauss for a two-night engagement of solo shows: “The Mushroom Cure,” on Friday, October 17; and “Before I Forget,” on Saturday, October 18. Both shows begin at 7:30 pm, and doors open at 6:45 pm.
“The...

Rehearsals begin for spooky Brothers Grimm performance

BRATTLEBORO - The New England Youth Theatre announces “Fearsome Folktales,” a journey through twisted tales from the Brothers Grimm. This program will use the text of the Grimms’ collected works to create a one-of-a-kind opening act for NEYT’s “Robin Hood.” Youth ages 9 to 13 are invited to join...

New “Little Women” audition dates

BRATTLEBORO - The New England Youth Theatre announces that “Little Women” audition dates have changed.
Auditions are now Wednesday, September 10, at 3:45 pm, and Saturday, September 13, at 11 am, at 100 Flat Street. The duration of these sessions will depend on the size of the group, so...

Sunday family movie magic

BENNINGTON - This fall, Bennington Theater, 331 Main Street, invites families, kids, and movie lovers of all ages to Movie Magic: A Family Film mini-series.
Running through November, at 2 pm, the series presents family classics for $2 per ticket for all ages. “Toy Story” will be shown on...

Craven’s “Lost Nation” film screening

DOVER - Jay Craven’s newest feature film, “Lost Nation,” will be shown on Wednesday, July 16, at 7:15 pm, at the MHCA Dover Cinema and Arts Center.
Craven will appear at the screening for a post-
film Q & A.
A revolutionary action-drama, “Lost Nation” is set in the early...

Christopher Lowell, left, and Kerry Bishé.

Theater festival bringing new shows

DORSET - The Dorset Theatre Festival’s upcoming productions include “Satellites” by Erin Breznitsky, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, starring Christopher Lowell and Kerry Bishé, with performances Wednesday, August 6 to Saturday, August 16; and “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarías, directed...

“This Murder Was Staged” cast members, from left, Randy Lichtenwalner (Thornton Jackson), Nicole Winot (Taylor Franklin), Laura Lockie (Suzanna Phillips), Cat Terrell (Det. Kendra Drake), and Casey Parles (Trudy Mitchell).

Murder mystery comedy opening

Williamsville- Prepare for an evening of hilarity and intrigue as Rock River Players proudly presents “This Murder Was Staged.” It’s a comedic murder mystery by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarello in which everyone is a suspect, including the audience.
“This Murder Was Staged” introduces...

The cast of “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America”

Show looks at life and music of John Denver

WESTON - Weston Theater Company will present “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America,” at Weston’s Walker Farm venue from Wednesday, June 11, to Sunday, July 6. The story of Denver’s life and art brings his music to life with heart and harmony. The production is directed and musically staged by...

Comedy and murder mystery at theater

BENNINGTON - Bennington Theater has a number of events planned for June, starting this weekend.
Myq “Mike” Kaplan performs on Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 pm. With a Comedy Central half-hour, the acclaimed special “Small, Dork, and Handsome” on Amazon, and his latest Dry Bar special “Live...

David Mills as Langston Hughes.

Actor, poet to perform

MANCHESTER–Manchester Community Library will welcome Manhattan-based poet and actor David Mills, who will bring three unique programs to the community. In partnership with Vermont Humanities Council, the library will host Mills the first week of April to kick off National Poetry Month.
On...