Theatre

A play reading about the relationship of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, two abolitionists who fought for the rights of others. Play by Mat Smart, directed by Michole Biancosino ‘98 as part of the 21st Century Theatre Festival, sponsored by the Middlebury Performing Arts Council.

Presented by Middlebury College’s Theatre Program, Town Hall Theater, and the Clemmons Family Farm. Livestreamed from outdoors at the farm. Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes including one intermission.

A play reading about the relationship of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, two abolitionists who fought for the rights of others. Play by Mat Smart, directed by Michole Biancosino ‘98 as part of the 21st Century Theatre Festival, sponsored by the Middlebury Performing Arts Council.

Presented by Middlebury College’s Theatre Program, Town Hall Theater, and the Clemmons Family Farm. Livestreamed from outdoors at the farm. Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes including one intermission.

In honor of the late Professor Emeritus and former trustee John Spencer, Oratory Now is pleased to announce the third annual speech competition for first-year students. January elimination rounds culminate in this face off among the final five contestants. Details at oratorynow.org/spencer. Free

 

Champions from Atwater, Brainerd, Cook, Ross, and Wonnacott Commons square off in the annual Spencer Prize in Oratory for First-Year Students. Named in honor of professor emeritus and former trustee John Spencer, this annual speaking competition awards $1500 in prizes, including a $500 top prize. Produced by Oratory Now. Free

The six finalists for the 2019 Spencer Prize Grand Championship are:
Regina Fontanelli ‘22 of Brainerd Commons
Ellie Thompson ‘22 of Atwater Commons
Sophie Hochman ‘22 of Wonnacott Commons
Justin Celebi ‘22 of Ross Commons

In a tradition dating back to 1825, six student speakers will compete for the title of Middlebury Speaker of the Year and a top prize of $500.  The six finalists in the 2019 Parker Merrill Speech Competition are: Lucy Townend ‘22, Justin Celebi ‘22, Toria Isquith ‘19, Maya Fray-Witzer ‘22, Yui Kanaoka ‘21, and Alex Herrera ‘22.  Produced by Oratory Now. Free

London, 1665: the plague year. Mr. Snelgrave and his wife remain under quarantine inside their home. When a mysterious sailor and a young girl sneak into their house, social norms begin to crumble. Unrelentingly poetic and fiercely humorous, this Obie award-winning play by Naomi Wallace asks, who is master and who is servant? Directed by Claudio Medeiros ’90. Tickets: $15/12/8/6; on sale November 4

London, 1665: the plague year. Mr. Snelgrave and his wife remain under quarantine inside their home. When a mysterious sailor and a young girl sneak into their house, social norms begin to crumble. Unrelentingly poetic and fiercely humorous, this Obie award-winning play by Naomi Wallace asks, who is master and who is servant? Directed by Claudio Medeiros ’90. Tickets: $15/12/8/6; on sale November 4

London, 1665: the plague year. Mr. Snelgrave and his wife remain under quarantine inside their home. When a mysterious sailor and a young girl sneak into their house, social norms begin to crumble. Unrelentingly poetic and fiercely humorous, this Obie award-winning play by Naomi Wallace asks, who is master and who is servant? Directed by Claudio Medeiros ’90. Tickets: $15/12/8/6; on sale November 4

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. This play by Jaclyn Backhaus is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River (and in 2018, it’s women in those boats). Directed by Cheryl Faraone. Tickets $15/12/8/6; on sale November 12