Mahaney Arts Center

Theatre Workshop with The Acting Company
Mahaney Arts Center, Room 232

A workshop for Middlebury theatre students, led by Robert Cornelius (playing West in Two Trains Running) and other members of the The Acting Company. After an introduction to August Wilson, his Century Plays, and his overall impact on the American Theater, conversation will narrow in on the details of Two Trains Running, and the specific choices that created this production. Participants will also get up on their feet for theatre exercises.

An interactive textual analysis workshop for actors from on- and off-campus, led by Robert Cornelius (playing West in Two Trains Running) and other members of the The Acting Company. Free, but advanced sign up required.

Peter Lovell Memorial Lecture in Architecture and Design:

Kevin Chu, Executive Director of Vermont Futures Project gives a lecture on “Housing and the Economic Health of Vermont”. The lecture will be followed by a Panel Discussion and Q&A.

Join us for another Pop-Up Music Lounge event at the MAC! This time, enjoy some popcorn while you experience Jazz Night featuring Middlebury student musicians. Whether you’re passing through to class, settling in for a study session, or stopping by the MAC, we invite you to experience the warm vibe inside—no matter the temperature outside.

Take the chill off with some cocoa, cookies, and cozy music at the MAC! Come sip, socialize, and listen to the Middlebury College Bluegrass group featuring Middlebury student and faculty musicians. Whether you’re passing through to class, settling in for a study session, or stopping by the MAC, we invite you to experience the warm vibe inside—no matter the temperature outside.

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.

A Beneficiary Showcase of Ukrainian Resilience through Art

This fourth annual event celebrates the culture and resilience of the nation of Ukraine with music, poetry, film, and more.  Featuring a parade of performances by the Middlebury College’s Ukrainian students, the Middlebury College Choir, and other special guests. Admission is free, and information about donating to Ukrainian relief organizations will be provided. After the show, the students will offer homemade traditional Ukrainian gingerbread cookies as a token of thanks for a donation.

Inspired by the popular storytelling phenomenon The Moth, Cocoon is a special evening of true stories told live without notes. This year’s edition, on the theme of “Awe,” will feature five storytellers drawn from the student body, faculty/staff, and the community, including including students Sammy Jo Serell ’27.5 and Ben Wagner ’25, alumna Shamail Naseer ’24, art history professor Katy Smith Abbott, and community member Alex Messinger. Stay for a reception with the storytellers and organizers after the show. Cash bar.

For PASS Members: Wednesday, 9/4 at 10:00 AM
Click here to learn more and join the Performing Arts Series Society!

For Middlebury College ID card holders: Tuesday, 9/10 at 10:00 AM
Includes faculty, staff, students, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders

For the general public: Tuesday, 9/17 at 10:00 AM

For PASS Members: Wednesday, 9/4 at 10:00 AM
Click here to learn more and join the Performing Arts Series Society!

For Middlebury College ID card holders: Tuesday, 9/10 at 10:00 AM
Includes faculty, staff, students, alumni, emeriti, and other ID card holders

For the general public: Tuesday, 9/17 at 10:00 AM