Productions and Events

Shannon Palmer will demonstrate how a kimono and its components are layered, tied, and worn for different occasions. Palmer has studied the intricacies of wearing kimono for many years and worked in a formal kimono rental shop during her time in Japan. Dressing model: Josie Coan ’29.

Announcing Auditions for

Our Town

by Thornton Wilder

Middlebury Theater Department’s second Mainstage Show of the Spring semester is seeking actors for the following roles:

Simon Stimson, Joe Stoddard, Constable Warren, and Mrs. Webb

We also seek ensemble members and encourage all students to come read. All genders and ethnicities welcome. It is not necessary to prepare a monologue. We will have sides at the auditions for you to read.

Meet the theatre majors and minors, the faculty and staff of the Theatre Department and learn what we have in store for this semester and beyond!

Psst! There will be pizza!!

This multidisciplinary exhibit explores the kimono in dialogue with Japanese literature, Western aesthetics, fashion, and fiber crafts. 

Free and open to the public. Located in the Johnson Memorial Building 78 Chateau Rd. Johnson Exhibition Gallery, 2nd floor. Open Monday through Thursday 1-7PM, Friday 9AM-4PM

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Join us for a work-in-progress showing that is part of a January term residency and arts exchange with the Australian theatre company, One Step at a Time Like This, centering Shakespeare, eco-dramaturgy, climate, theatre, and interdisciplinary methods in storytelling and performance. 

This residency culminates with a new site-specific work, ALL THE WAYS WITHOUT YOU, set in and around Wright Theatre.

Mahaney Arts Center, Room 232

Presented as part of the international arts exchange and residency by ONE STEP AT A TIME LIKE THIS, Michole Biancosino, Associate Professor of Theatre, hosts a lunch time conversation with West End and Broadway producer, Richard Jordan. 

Australia’s award-winning company, one step at a time like this, comes to Middlebury for a special arts exchange. In this talk, they will discuss some of their various international projects and the processes they use to make their work that employs an “expanded notion of theatre.” Led by visiting artists Suzanne Kersten, Clair Korobacz, and Julian Rickert.

What do we mean when we talk about ecodramaturgy? How can we connect the ancient art of dramatic storytelling to our current climate moment?

Join Professor Dan Brayton and members of Australia’s one step at a time like this theatre company for this round table and talk about connections between the work of William Shakespeare and climate.

Sponsored by the Department of English and Department of Theatre, with support by Middlebury Performing Arts Council, Climate Action Program, and The Chocolate Milkshake Fund.

A rollicking adventure filled with deception and mystery, told by a traveling theatre troupe, of two artists fleeing the Spanish Inquisition while traversing the Atlantic and through the southern cone of Latin America in 1796 to deliver a holy relic to the revolutionaries for liberation! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

Please join us for a talk-back with the director and cast of the show after the Friday performance.

Performances are December 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 pm.

A volatile young woman, a smooth-talking lawyer, a neurotic writer, and his elusive fiancée… What could go wrong? Andrew has grown close to his upstairs neighbor, Georgie, whose heels click on his ceiling when she returns from work every day. All seems well and good until Georgie confides a terrible secret about Andrew’s good friend, Edward. Tensions soar, passions spark, and hidden feelings unravel… And it only gets worse when Andrew’s soon-to-be wife, Lydia, confronts him about the truth of their relationship.

A volatile young woman, a smooth-talking lawyer, a neurotic writer, and his elusive fiancée… What could go wrong? Andrew has grown close to his upstairs neighbor, Georgie, whose heels click on his ceiling when she returns from work every day. All seems well and good until Georgie confides a terrible secret about Andrew’s good friend, Edward. Tensions soar, passions spark, and hidden feelings unravel… And it only gets worse when Andrew’s soon-to-be wife, Lydia, confronts him about the truth of their relationship.

A rollicking adventure filled with deception and mystery, told by a traveling theatre troupe, of two artists fleeing the Spanish Inquisition while traversing the Atlantic and through the southern cone of Latin America in 1796 to deliver a holy relic to the revolutionaries for liberation! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

Please join us for a talk-back with the director and cast of the show after the Friday performance.

Performances are December 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 pm.

A volatile young woman, a smooth-talking lawyer, a neurotic writer, and his elusive fiancée… What could go wrong? Andrew has grown close to his upstairs neighbor, Georgie, whose heels click on his ceiling when she returns from work every day. All seems well and good until Georgie confides a terrible secret about Andrew’s good friend, Edward. Tensions soar, passions spark, and hidden feelings unravel… And it only gets worse when Andrew’s soon-to-be wife, Lydia, confronts him about the truth of their relationship.

A rollicking adventure filled with deception and mystery, told by a traveling theatre troupe, of two artists fleeing the Spanish Inquisition while traversing the Atlantic and through the southern cone of Latin America in 1796 to deliver a holy relic to the revolutionaries for liberation! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

Please join us for a talk-back with the director and cast of the show after the Friday performance.

Performances are December 4, 5, 6 at 7:30 pm.

A volatile young woman, a smooth-talking lawyer, a neurotic writer, and his elusive fiancée… What could go wrong? Andrew has grown close to his upstairs neighbor, Georgie, whose heels click on his ceiling when she returns from work every day. All seems well and good until Georgie confides a terrible secret about Andrew’s good friend, Edward. Tensions soar, passions spark, and hidden feelings unravel… And it only gets worse when Andrew’s soon-to-be wife, Lydia, confronts him about the truth of their relationship.

These Shining Lives is based on the true story of four women who worked for the Radium Dial Company - a watch factory based in Ottawa, Illinois. This poetic and beautiful little play is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, and a reminiscence on love, family and time. The play focuses on the women who refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits – and highlights their work to protect the lives of the generations who come after them. Directed by Michole Biancosino.

These Shining Lives is based on the true story of four women who worked for the Radium Dial Company - a watch factory based in Ottawa, Illinois. This poetic and beautiful little play is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, and a reminiscence on love, family and time. The play focuses on the women who refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits – and highlights their work to protect the lives of the generations who come after them. Directed by Michole Biancosino.

These Shining Lives is based on the true story of four women who worked for the Radium Dial Company - a watch factory based in Ottawa, Illinois. This poetic and beautiful little play is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, and a reminiscence on love, family and time. The play focuses on the women who refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits – and highlights their work to protect the lives of the generations who come after them. Directed by Michole Biancosino.

These Shining Lives is based on the true story of four women who worked for the Radium Dial Company - a watch factory based in Ottawa, Illinois. This poetic and beautiful little play is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, and a reminiscence on love, family and time. The play focuses on the women who refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits – and highlights their work to protect the lives of the generations who come after them. Directed by Michole Biancosino.

Interested in acting in a faculty- or student-directed production? Then you’re in luck! 
ALL STUDENTS are invited to audition for Our Town by Thornton Wilder directed by guest artist Melissa Lourie, The Maids by Jean Genet directed by Cláudio Medeiros as well as senior student projects.
For more information on the shows, callback dates, and the audition process, go to:
https://www.middlebury.edu/college/academics/theatre/resources/auditions

A Night of Scenes, Comedy, and Lots of Fun!

What happens when you take classic themes, original voices, and a whole lot of creativity — and toss them into one wildly entertaining night of theatre? You get The Truth Remixed. Also, this is the sister show to Echoes of Truth First Year show in Fall 2024. 

A Night of Scenes, Comedy, and Lots of Fun!

What happens when you take classic themes, original voices, and a whole lot of creativity — and toss them into one wildly entertaining night of theatre? You get The Truth Remixed. Also, this is the sister show to Echoes of Truth First Year show in Fall 2024. 

A Night of Scenes, Comedy, and Lots of Fun!

What happens when you take classic themes, original voices, and a whole lot of creativity — and toss them into one wildly entertaining night of theatre? You get The Truth Remixed. Also, this is the sister show to Echoes of Truth First Year show in Fall 2024. 

A Night of Scenes, Comedy, and Lots of Fun!

What happens when you take classic themes, original voices, and a whole lot of creativity — and toss them into one wildly entertaining night of theatre? You get The Truth Remixed. Also, this is the sister show to Echoes of Truth First Year show in Fall 2024. 

The forgotten story of Mozart’s genius sister. This award-winning play written and performed by Sylvia Milo tells the true story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus. She was a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso, and composer who performed throughout Europe with her brother, to equal acclaim—but her work and her story faded away, lost to history.

Meet Matt, candidate for Assistant Professor of Theare in Playwrighting, and learn about his career path.

Meet Callie, candidate for Assistant Professor of Theatre in Playwrighting, and learn about her career path. Psst, there will be cider and cookies… 
Callie Kimball is an award-winning, internationally produced playwright, educator, actor, director, and movement coach. Her plays have been produced and developed in New York, Chicago, LA, and DC, at the Kennedy Center, MCC Theater, Lark Play Development Center, Portland Stage Company, Washington Shakespeare Company, Washington Stage Guild, Project Y, Theater at Monmouth, The Drama League, and elsewhere.

Have you ever wanted to try acting but weren’t sure how to start? This is your chance to jump in, have fun, and be part of something exciting, creative, and full of laughs!

We’re putting together a night of short, high-energy scenes for our Fall First Year Show, and we’re looking for actors of all experience levels — especially first-timers!

Directed by: Ashley Nicole Baptiste (our Artist-in-Residence)
Performances: October 2- 4

Theatre invites new and returning students to meet the majors and minors, the faculty and staff of the department and learn what we have planned for this semester and beyond. 

There will be pizza and beverages!

Translated by Rose E. Cano
Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit

As part of Trailblazing 2025, Dogteam presents a benefit reading of a new translation of Cesar de Maria’s play.

Directed by Elsa Marrian ‘25

As part of Trailblazing 2025, Dogteam presents a benefit reading of a new play by current student Emma Dobson.

It’s 1924, and under the steaming Southern sun, secrets simmer. A husband vanishes, and five women must decide what silence truly costs. Gritty, lyrical, and unflinching, The Standard unearths buried truths of love, rage, and survival in a world that expects women to endure.

Translated & Directed by Gerard Watkins

As part of Trailblazing 2025, Dogteam presents a benefit reading of a new play by award-winning playwright Gerard Watkins.

Directed by Amanda Whiteley ‘19

As part of Trailblazing 2025, Dogteam presents a benefit reading of a new play by alum Sally Seitz.

Emily, Elena, and Becca, are three friends in their late twenties who meet every Friday night on a back porch in Austin, TX to drown beers and avoid growing up. Yet their weekly ritual is jeopardized by a lurking, particularly vocal Barn owl, who calls into question the stability of their chosen family. This play exists in that special time at night where reality brushes with myth, magic, fable, and faith. 

Remarks & awards for graduating seniors and their guests. 

By Griselda Gambaro
Directed by Cláudio Medeiros

By Griselda Gambaro
Directed by Cláudio Medeiros

By Griselda Gambaro
Directed by Cláudio Medeiros

By Griselda Gambaro
Directed by Cláudio Medeiros

Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph tells the story of Kayleen and Doug, two people who find themselves at age eight, coming in and out of each other’s lives just when they need the other the most. Join us for this non-chronological whirlwind of a love story, starring Mandy Berghela and Aidan Armstrong. Senior thesis work in directing for Sophie Butler-Rahman and independent intermediate work for Alex Garcia in lighting design and Juli Valle in costume design.

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