Productions and Events

Professors Claudio Medeiros (Theatre) and Jerry Philogene (Black Studies) will lead a cozy book club session about August Wilson’s Two Trains Running. Refreshments provided. This event is a lead-up to the production at Wright Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 13, performed by The Acting Company and presented by the Middlebury Performing Arts Series.

NOTE: Sign-up for this event is now closed as capacity for attendance has been reached.

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!

Open to Middlebury students only.

By Timberlake Wertenbaker

Directed by Sheila Bandyopadhyay

By Timberlake Wertenbaker

Directed by Sheila Bandyopadhyay

By Timberlake Wertenbaker

Directed by Sheila Bandyopadhyay

By Griselda Gambaro

Directed by Claudio Medeiros

By Griselda Gambaro

Directed by Claudio Medeiros

By Griselda Gambaro

Directed by Claudio Medeiros

By Griselda Gambaro

Directed by Claudio Medeiros

A Hands-on Devising workshop by The Anthropologists Theatre Company

Led by Melissa Moschitto, Artistic Director, in this hands-on workshop, students will learn concrete tools for generating content in the rehearsal studio using physical theatre techniques, visual storytelling and source material analysis.

Open to Middlebury students, faculty and staff only.

A talk by Melissa Moschitto, Artistic Director of NYC’s theatre company: The Anthropologists.

This interactive presentation introduces students to methods for devising research-based theatre, using Case Studies from The Anthropologists’ performances.

Open to Middlebury students, faculty and staff only.

Directed by Michole Biancosino.

An aging monarch plans to divide his kingdom between his three daughters. But when he asks them first to prove how much they love him, he sets off a series of events which turn the daughters into enemies, the state into a maelstrom. One of the greatest tragedies ever written, in a new adaptation featuring music by Clint Bierman ’97 and Professor of Theatre Alex Draper in the title role.

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

Directed by Michole Biancosino.

An aging monarch plans to divide his kingdom between his three daughters. But when he asks them first to prove how much they love him, he sets off a series of events which turn the daughters into enemies, the state into a maelstrom. One of the greatest tragedies ever written, in a new adaptation featuring music by Clint Bierman ’97 and Professor of Theatre Alex Draper in the title role.

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

Join us for a workshop, conversation and pizza with visiting artist, Antu Yacob. We’ll explore alternate rehearsal methods that disrupt the assumed hierarchical patterns in the rehearsal room. Yacob will lead us through some ways of transforming the rehearsal process to allow for true collaboration.

Open to Middlebury students only.

Directed by Michole Biancosino.

An aging monarch plans to divide his kingdom between his three daughters. But when he asks them first to prove how much they love him, he sets off a series of events which turn the daughters into enemies, the state into a maelstrom. One of the greatest tragedies ever written, in a new adaptation featuring music by Clint Bierman ’97 and Professor of Theatre Alex Draper in the title role.

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

Join us in celebrating our ancestors and departed loved ones on Día de los Muertos.  Meet outside the Anderson Freeman Center (Carr Hall) as of 7pm.  Along the procession there will be music, performances, dance, and much more. Visit: go/ddlm24/ for more information. Bring along a memento of your loved one, a photo, favorite food, an object to honor your dead on the Procession… open to all!

Interested in acting in a faculty- or student-directed production? Then you’re in luck!

Come and audition for THE LOVE OF THE NIGHTINGALE by Timberlake Wertenbaker directed by Sheila Bandyopadhyay, and THE WALLS by Griselda Gambaro directed by Claudio Medeiros as well as senior and intermediate student projects.

Join the Makerspace and 3-D print your own sugar skulls! Decorate your ofrenda with this traditional imagery honoring those who lived fruitful lives and whose memory sweetly lives on…

Register here.

More information on DDLM’24 here.

LOCATION: Wright Theatre Costume Shop (lower level).

Come learn how to create your own traditional Calavera face painting design for the Procession! Materials provided!

More information here.

Come prepared to move. Wear clothing that allows for freedom of movement. No prepared choreography necessary. Open to Middlebury students only.

Please note new date, Saturday, October 12 and location in AXN 232!

In this Day of the Dead classic, aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.

The newly devised theater production, titled “Echoes of Truth,” embarks on a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between truth and humanity. Through a series of interconnected scenes, the performance weaves together diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke introspection. Each vignette presents a unique lens on truth—be it personal, societal, or existential—inviting the audience to witness the conflicting realities of its characters.

The newly devised theater production, titled “Echoes of Truth,” embarks on a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between truth and humanity. Through a series of interconnected scenes, the performance weaves together diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke introspection. Each vignette presents a unique lens on truth—be it personal, societal, or existential—inviting the audience to witness the conflicting realities of its characters.

The newly devised theater production, titled “Echoes of Truth,” embarks on a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between truth and humanity. Through a series of interconnected scenes, the performance weaves together diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke introspection. Each vignette presents a unique lens on truth—be it personal, societal, or existential—inviting the audience to witness the conflicting realities of its characters.

The newly devised theater production, titled “Echoes of Truth,” embarks on a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between truth and humanity. Through a series of interconnected scenes, the performance weaves together diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke introspection. Each vignette presents a unique lens on truth—be it personal, societal, or existential—inviting the audience to witness the conflicting realities of its characters.

Join renowned fiction and non-fiction author Emily Raboteau for an environmentally-minded reading and talk in Axinn 232.

Never been on a stage at Middlebury? Then this is for YOU! Get ready to showcase your talent in this fast-paced, ensemble production directed by our Artist in Residence faculty member, Ashley Nicole Baptiste. Come prepared with a 1-2 min monologue that represents you as an actor. You will be cast in scenes based on your audition.
Backed by a team of passionate student designers and crew, this production offers an exciting opportunity to dive into the vibrant world of the Theatre Department.

The Department of Theatre invites new and returning students to CURTAIN UP!

Meet the students who love theatre, the staff and faculty of the department and learn what we have planned for this semester and beyond.

Psst, there will be pizza and beverages!

By María Irene Fornés, directed and translated by Olga Sanchez Saltveit

Join the The Dogteam Theatre Project for an Open Rehearsal of this world premiere production before it travels to NYC!

By Sam Collier ’09, directed by Rebecca Wear ’10.5

Join the The Dogteam Theatre Project for an Open Rehearsal of this world premiere production before it travels to NYC!

Commencement reception for seniors and their families for the departments of Dance, Theatre, Classics & Classical Studies, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Religion, and Education Studies.

Remarks & awards for graduating seniors and their guests in MAC 232 followed by a joint reception in the upper lobby of the Mahaney Arts Center.

Play by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from the original by Virginia Woolf. Directed by Claudio Medeiros.

Play by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from the original by Virginia Woolf. Directed by Claudio Medeiros.

Play by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from the original by Virginia Woolf. Directed by Claudio Medeiros.

Charlotte Jones’ Airswimming follows the story of Dora Kitson and Persephone Baker, two unlikely friends who are confined to life in St. Dymphna’s Hospital for the Criminally Insane beginning in the 1920s. Watch the evolution of their relationship - one of friendship, familial love, and romantic tension - as they cope with the pressure of 50 years of isolation by forming alter egos: bibliophile Dorph and Doris-Day-loving Porph.

Charlotte Jones’ Airswimming follows the story of Dora Kitson and Persephone Baker, two unlikely friends who are confined to life in St. Dymphna’s Hospital for the Criminally Insane beginning in the 1920s. Watch the evolution of their relationship - one of friendship, familial love, and romantic tension - as they cope with the pressure of 50 years of isolation by forming alter egos: bibliophile Dorph and Doris-Day-loving Porph.

Charlotte Jones’ Airswimming follows the story of Dora Kitson and Persephone Baker, two unlikely friends who are confined to life in St. Dymphna’s Hospital for the Criminally Insane beginning in the 1920s. Watch the evolution of their relationship - one of friendship, familial love, and romantic tension - as they cope with the pressure of 50 years of isolation by forming alter egos: bibliophile Dorph and Doris-Day-loving Porph.

Charlotte Jones’ Airswimming follows the story of Dora Kitson and Persephone Baker, two unlikely friends who are confined to life in St. Dymphna’s Hospital for the Criminally Insane beginning in the 1920s. Watch the evolution of their relationship - one of friendship, familial love, and romantic tension - as they cope with the pressure of 50 years of isolation by forming alter egos: bibliophile Dorph and Doris-Day-loving Porph.

Co-Sponsored by The Feminist Resource Center at Chellis House.

New mom Nina has a healthy baby boy, a loving husband…and is struggling with terrifying nightmares and anxiety attacks. Her therapist, Bonnie, is trying to help her discover how she can be a better mother to her infant son. In the meantime, Bonnie’s estranged daughter, Mary, arrives home with some life changing news. When Nina and Mary become friends, Bonnie’s professional and personal life gets a lot more complicated.

New mom Nina has a healthy baby boy, a loving husband…and is struggling with terrifying nightmares and anxiety attacks. Her therapist, Bonnie, is trying to help her discover how she can be a better mother to her infant son. In the meantime, Bonnie’s estranged daughter, Mary, arrives home with some life changing news. When Nina and Mary become friends, Bonnie’s professional and personal life gets a lot more complicated.

New mom Nina has a healthy baby boy, a loving husband…and is struggling with terrifying nightmares and anxiety attacks. Her therapist, Bonnie, is trying to help her discover how she can be a better mother to her infant son. In the meantime, Bonnie’s estranged daughter, Mary, arrives home with some life changing news. When Nina and Mary become friends, Bonnie’s professional and personal life gets a lot more complicated.

The Theatre Department invites ALL STUDENTS to audition for the FAll ‘24 faculty directed production of: King Lear by William Shakespeare. Adapted and directed by Michole Biancosino.
Come to the MAC lobby at 5:45pm to sign up for a slot. We will hear people individually in the order they have signed up. All are requested to have a 45 - 60 second monologue, memorization and preparation are strongly preferred. Please choose a monologue that uses heightened language (for example, Shakespeare or other classical texts).

New mom Nina has a healthy baby boy, a loving husband…and is struggling with terrifying nightmares and anxiety attacks. Her therapist, Bonnie, is trying to help her discover how she can be a better mother to her infant son. In the meantime, Bonnie’s estranged daughter, Mary, arrives home with some life changing news. When Nina and Mary become friends, Bonnie’s professional and personal life gets a lot more complicated.

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance by Dominic Finocchiaro
Norma found a dog! Norma is a professional cuddler in Seattle, one of the first in the field. Her quest to return the dog to its rightful family leads Norma to curious encounters and the possibility of a second chance at love. This quirky romantic comedy about loneliness, oxytocin, and the healing power of Whitney Houston, explores the necessity and dangers of touch, the importance of pets, and the joy of ribbon dancing! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance by Dominic Finocchiaro
Norma found a dog! Norma is a professional cuddler in Seattle, one of the first in the field. Her quest to return the dog to its rightful family leads Norma to curious encounters and the possibility of a second chance at love. This quirky romantic comedy about loneliness, oxytocin, and the healing power of Whitney Houston, explores the necessity and dangers of touch, the importance of pets, and the joy of ribbon dancing! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance by Dominic Finocchiaro
Norma found a dog! Norma is a professional cuddler in Seattle, one of the first in the field. Her quest to return the dog to its rightful family leads Norma to curious encounters and the possibility of a second chance at love. This quirky romantic comedy about loneliness, oxytocin, and the healing power of Whitney Houston, explores the necessity and dangers of touch, the importance of pets, and the joy of ribbon dancing! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance by Dominic Finocchiaro
Norma found a dog! Norma is a professional cuddler in Seattle, one of the first in the field. Her quest to return the dog to its rightful family leads Norma to curious encounters and the possibility of a second chance at love. This quirky romantic comedy about loneliness, oxytocin, and the healing power of Whitney Houston, explores the necessity and dangers of touch, the importance of pets, and the joy of ribbon dancing! Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit.

Written and performed by Rachel Mars. Award-winning theatre maker Rachel Mars performs a gloriously rude new solo show that unearths the hot-as-hell letters that make sexts blush. Before sexts there were hand-written letters—and loads of them were properly filthy. With the help of the internet, friends, and two sexologists, Mars has unearthed missives dating back centuries.

Written and performed by Rachel Mars. Award-winning theatre maker Rachel Mars performs a gloriously rude new solo show that unearths the hot-as-hell letters that make sexts blush. Before sexts there were hand-written letters—and loads of them were properly filthy. With the help of the internet, friends, and two sexologists, Mars has unearthed missives dating back centuries.

Objects of Wonder
In the upcoming exhibition Objects of Wonder, students, faculty, staff, and alumni offer an intersection of research, art, history, and academia. These objects are curious snapshots-sneak peeks at the varied interests and endeavors present across this campus. Free and open to the public. Johnson Exhibition Gallery, Johnson Memorial Building room 208.

Acclaimed author Emily St. John Mandel will bring her work and perspectives to Middlebury College in this special reading, Q&A and book signing. 

 

This event is in-person and open to the public.

Can’t make it? A recording will be available February 16-March 1, 2024 at https://vimeo.com/911642948

Password: EmilyMidd2024

 

Theatre Department Welcome Reception for new and returning students.
Meet the majors, faculty and staff and learn about the many opportunities to participate in theatre this semester and beyond!

The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents a day of art making, cultural exchange and discussions with Paul-René Tamburro, Ph.D. (Abenaki) and Andrea Tamburro, Ed.D. (Shawnee).

Space is limited; registration is highly recommended for arts workshops

The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents a day of art making, cultural exchange and discussions with Paul-René Tamburro, Ph.D. (Abenaki) and Andrea Tamburro, Ed.D. (Shawnee).

Space is limited; registration is highly recommended for arts workshops

The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents a day of art making, cultural exchange and discussions with Paul-René Tamburro, Ph.D. (Abenaki) and Andrea Tamburro, Ed.D. (Shawnee).

Space is limited; registration is highly recommended for arts workshops

The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents a day of art making, cultural exchange and discussions with Paul-René Tamburro, Ph.D. (Abenaki) and Andrea Tamburro, Ed.D. (Shawnee).

Space is limited; registration is highly recommended for arts workshops. For more information: go/AbenakiArts24

The Vermont Abenaki Artists Association presents a day of art making, cultural exchange and discussions with Paul-René Tamburro, Ph.D. (Abenaki) and Andrea Tamburro, Ed.D. (Shawnee).

Space is limited; registration is highly recommended for arts workshops. For more information: go/AbenakiArts24