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The Hands of the Mother
by Karina Jutzi
Saturday, August 17 1pm
A modern day retelling of the Demeter and Persephone myth that asks if (and how) we ever leave our Mothers. When Persepone meets "H" at a bar and goes back to his place, she gets entranced by the dark beauty of the underworld and the sexy, troubled alcoholic who lives there. Her Mother meanwhile, goes on a quest with a private detective to find her.
by Karina Jutzi
Saturday, August 17 1pm
A modern day retelling of the Demeter and Persephone myth that asks if (and how) we ever leave our Mothers. When Persepone meets "H" at a bar and goes back to his place, she gets entranced by the dark beauty of the underworld and the sexy, troubled alcoholic who lives there. Her Mother meanwhile, goes on a quest with a private detective to find her.
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Watershed
by Susan Palmer
Sunday, August 18 1pm
While sheltering in a church during Vermont's 2023 flood, 16-year-old Charlotte grows increasingly anxious about the safety of a friend whose home is flooding. Determined to take action, she enlists the help of a troubled stranger at the shelter and together they drive out into the flood. Her disappearance sparks panic in her mother and sets off a chain of events more frightening than the flood itself. Watershed explores themes of loss, climate anxiety and what it means to grow up in the world that we currently inhabit.
by Susan Palmer
Sunday, August 18 1pm
While sheltering in a church during Vermont's 2023 flood, 16-year-old Charlotte grows increasingly anxious about the safety of a friend whose home is flooding. Determined to take action, she enlists the help of a troubled stranger at the shelter and together they drive out into the flood. Her disappearance sparks panic in her mother and sets off a chain of events more frightening than the flood itself. Watershed explores themes of loss, climate anxiety and what it means to grow up in the world that we currently inhabit.
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Aristotle's King
by Dana Yeaton & Cole Merrell
Sunday, August 18 4pm
On a hissing summer day in ancient Athens, Aristotle leads his students deep into the forest with an urgent secret: Alexander the Great has died. Now the philosopher must flee for his life -- the victim of shifting political tides. In the fever dream of his escape, Aristotle relives the three tumultuous years he served as tutor to the boy who would conquer the world. As that world reckons with Alexander’s legacy, Aristotle and his students are left to reckon with his own.
by Dana Yeaton & Cole Merrell
Sunday, August 18 4pm
On a hissing summer day in ancient Athens, Aristotle leads his students deep into the forest with an urgent secret: Alexander the Great has died. Now the philosopher must flee for his life -- the victim of shifting political tides. In the fever dream of his escape, Aristotle relives the three tumultuous years he served as tutor to the boy who would conquer the world. As that world reckons with Alexander’s legacy, Aristotle and his students are left to reckon with his own.
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The Cherry Orchard
by Anton Chekhov
October 18 - 20 & 25 - 27 at Town Hall Theater
In Chekhov's delightful tragi-comedy - perhaps his most popular play - the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces, forces rooted deep in history, and in the society around them. Their estate is hopelessly in debt: urged to cut down their beautiful cherry orchard and sell the land for holiday cottages, they struggle to act decisively. Chekhov’s wonderfully vivid characters are full of humor and pathos as they attempt to find love, fulfillment and hope in the dying days of the Russian aristocracy. Translated by Jean-Claude van Itallie. Directed by Melissa Lourie.
by Anton Chekhov
October 18 - 20 & 25 - 27 at Town Hall Theater
In Chekhov's delightful tragi-comedy - perhaps his most popular play - the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces, forces rooted deep in history, and in the society around them. Their estate is hopelessly in debt: urged to cut down their beautiful cherry orchard and sell the land for holiday cottages, they struggle to act decisively. Chekhov’s wonderfully vivid characters are full of humor and pathos as they attempt to find love, fulfillment and hope in the dying days of the Russian aristocracy. Translated by Jean-Claude van Itallie. Directed by Melissa Lourie.
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All Middlebury Acting Company's productions are wheelchair accessible.
Our presentations at Town Hall Theater have main level accessible and companion seating available upon request. Please request when ordering tickets. All events include personal curbside assistance on request.
An elevator is available to access all THT performance and gathering spaces, with the exception of the third level balcony. A lift is offered for performers to access the stage.
Accessible restrooms are located in the lower Jackson Gallery and in the Byers’ dance studio.
Hearing Assistance: THT is equipped with an FM hearing system for patron convenience.
Our presentations at Town Hall Theater have main level accessible and companion seating available upon request. Please request when ordering tickets. All events include personal curbside assistance on request.
An elevator is available to access all THT performance and gathering spaces, with the exception of the third level balcony. A lift is offered for performers to access the stage.
Accessible restrooms are located in the lower Jackson Gallery and in the Byers’ dance studio.
Hearing Assistance: THT is equipped with an FM hearing system for patron convenience.