Events

Movement Matters Master Class with The Illustrious Blacks

In a discussion format, The Illustrious Blacks share elements of their process for constructing performance during the year of quarantine. With focus on the foundation (video, sound, costuming, set exploration in the 90’s) of their tool box for virtual performance they offer ways to exercise the muscle for creating virtual performance. Free, open to all experience levels. A virtual event sponsored by the Dance Program. Please pre-register to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/NtmUaggRPApBM1xs8

Virtual Middlebury

Giants Have Us In Their Books

The Middlebury College Department of Theatre is proud to announce the return of its in-person performances with the presentation of GIANTS HAVE US IN THEIR BOOKS by José Rivera, directed by Alex Draper. In this evening of short plays, Rivera applies his “profuse and sometimes self-consciously fantastical stew of magical realism” to the creation of fables for grown-ups, resulting in “compelling, entertaining and provocative theatre” (San Francisco Examiner).

Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre

Giants Have Us In Their Books

The Middlebury College Department of Theatre is proud to announce the return of its in-person performances with the presentation of GIANTS HAVE US IN THEIR BOOKS by José Rivera, directed by Alex Draper. In this evening of short plays, Rivera applies his “profuse and sometimes self-consciously fantastical stew of magical realism” to the creation of fables for grown-ups, resulting in “compelling, entertaining and provocative theatre” (San Francisco Examiner).

Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre

Hirschfield International Film Series: Night of the Kings

African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) 2021 Award Winner - Best Foreign Film. A young man is sent to “La Maca,” a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new “Roman” and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits him, he has no choice but to make his story last until dawn. In French and Dyula with English Subtitles. (1 hour 33 minutes). 

A Hirschfield International Film Series event. Free.

Virtual Middlebury

Giants Have Us In Their Books

The Middlebury College Department of Theatre is proud to announce the return of its in-person performances with the presentation of GIANTS HAVE US IN THEIR BOOKS by José Rivera, directed by Alex Draper. In this evening of short plays, Rivera applies his “profuse and sometimes self-consciously fantastical stew of magical realism” to the creation of fables for grown-ups, resulting in “compelling, entertaining and provocative theatre” (San Francisco Examiner).

Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre

Giants Have Us In Their Books

The Middlebury College Department of Theatre is proud to announce the return of its in-person performances with the presentation of GIANTS HAVE US IN THEIR BOOKS by José Rivera, directed by Alex Draper. In this evening of short plays, Rivera applies his “profuse and sometimes self-consciously fantastical stew of magical realism” to the creation of fables for grown-ups, resulting in “compelling, entertaining and provocative theatre” (San Francisco Examiner).

Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre

Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series: Pieter Broucke - New Approaches to Ancient Art

Pieter Broucke, Department of History of Art & Architecture, will give a talk as part of the 2020-21 Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series: “New Approaches to Ancient Art: the Teaching Collection of Antiquities at the College Museum”

Virtual Middlebury

CMS: Bach: The Complete Brandenberg Concertos

At the end of every calendar year, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has a tradition of presenting the complete set of six Brandenburg Concertos. It seems only fitting that we air this joyous broadcast at the end of our academic year—in line with Middlebury’s Bach Festival history.

Virtual Middlebury

Hirschfield International Film Series: Quo Vadis, Aida?

2021 Academy Award Nominee for Best International Feature Film. Aida is a translator for the UN in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the town, her family is among the thousands of citizens looking for shelter in the UN camp. In Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, English, Dutch, and Serbian with English Subtitles. (1 hour 41 minutes).

A Hirschfield International Film Series event. Free.

Virtual Middlebury

Movement Matters Master Class with Sydnie Mosely

Sydnie Mosely and company share their experiences and methodologies in dismantling racism and sexism. Middlebury alumna Jessica Lee ‘13 will join additional company members in sharing their reflections. Free, open to all experience levels. A virtual event sponsored by the Dance Program and the Engaged Listening Project. Please pre-register on the Dance Program website to receive the Zoom link.

Virtual Middlebury

The Dance Company of Middlebury performance

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

The Dance Company of Middlebury performance

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Spring Dance Concert

This dynamic evening of ideas in motion showcases choreography by emerging student dance artists. The evening is directed by Scholar in Residence Karima Borni in collaboration with the student choreographers. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/HPRfF8rpMdhaBnja6
The showing will also be live streamed to the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Spring Dance Concert

This dynamic evening of ideas in motion showcases choreography by emerging student dance artists. The evening is directed by Scholar in Residence Karima Borni in collaboration with the student choreographers. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/HPRfF8rpMdhaBnja6
The showing will also be live streamed to the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Improvisation Class Showing

An ensemble of dancers and musicians demonstrates the ability to compose engaging and coherent pieces “in the moment” after a semester-long study of improvisation as a performing art, facilitated by Laurel Jenkins, Ron Rost, and Deborah Felmeth. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/UNdm1UojbtL344Ak9
The showing will also be live streamed to the Dance Program Youtube channel: go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

EVERYBODY, a play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

This modern riff on the 15th century morality play Everyman follows “Everybody” as they travel down a road toward life’s greatest mystery. Who will come with them?
Thursday - Sunday, May 13-16, at 7:30pm. Wright Theatre.

Audience capacity is limited.

Middlebury College

EVERYBODY, a play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

This modern riff on the 15th century morality play Everyman follows “Everybody” as they travel down a road toward life’s greatest mystery. Who will come with them?
Thursday - Sunday, May 13-16, at 7:30pm. Wright Theatre.

Audience capacity is limited.

Middlebury College

EVERYBODY, a play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

This modern riff on the 15th century morality play Everyman follows “Everybody” as they travel down a road toward life’s greatest mystery. Who will come with them?
Thursday - Sunday, May 13-16, at 7:30pm. Wright Theatre.

Audience capacity is limited.

Middlebury College

EVERYBODY, a play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

This modern riff on the 15th century morality play Everyman follows “Everybody” as they travel down a road toward life’s greatest mystery. Who will come with them?
Thursday - Sunday, May 13-16, at 7:30pm. Wright Theatre.

Audience capacity is limited.

Middlebury College

Taking Flight: Advanced Beginning Dance Showing

A “lightly produced” showing of dance experiments by the new batch of choreographers emerging from the Advanced Beginning course (DANC 0260), facilitated by Lida Winfield. Free.

Attendance is limited by capacity, students can register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/TfgGfZ6VFFmgzAja6. The showing will also be available on the Dance Program Youtube channel:http://go.middlebury.edu/danceconcert.

MAC Outdoor Stage