Theater

Craven’s “Lost Nation” film screening

DOVER - Jay Craven’s newest feature film, “Lost Nation,” will be shown on Wednesday, July 16, at 7:15 pm, at the MHCA Dover Cinema and Arts Center.
Craven will appear at the screening for a post-
film Q & A.
A revolutionary action-drama, “Lost Nation” is set in the early...

Christopher Lowell, left, and Kerry Bishé.

Theater festival bringing new shows

DORSET - The Dorset Theatre Festival’s upcoming productions include “Satellites” by Erin Breznitsky, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, starring Christopher Lowell and Kerry Bishé, with performances Wednesday, August 6 to Saturday, August 16; and “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarías, directed...

“This Murder Was Staged” cast members, from left, Randy Lichtenwalner (Thornton Jackson), Nicole Winot (Taylor Franklin), Laura Lockie (Suzanna Phillips), Cat Terrell (Det. Kendra Drake), and Casey Parles (Trudy Mitchell).

Murder mystery comedy opening

Williamsville- Prepare for an evening of hilarity and intrigue as Rock River Players proudly presents “This Murder Was Staged.” It’s a comedic murder mystery by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarello in which everyone is a suspect, including the audience.
“This Murder Was Staged” introduces...

The cast of “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America”

Show looks at life and music of John Denver

WESTON - Weston Theater Company will present “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America,” at Weston’s Walker Farm venue from Wednesday, June 11, to Sunday, July 6. The story of Denver’s life and art brings his music to life with heart and harmony. The production is directed and musically staged by...

Comedy and murder mystery at theater

BENNINGTON - Bennington Theater has a number of events planned for June, starting this weekend.
Myq “Mike” Kaplan performs on Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 pm. With a Comedy Central half-hour, the acclaimed special “Small, Dork, and Handsome” on Amazon, and his latest Dry Bar special “Live...

David Mills as Langston Hughes.

Actor, poet to perform

MANCHESTER–Manchester Community Library will welcome Manhattan-based poet and actor David Mills, who will bring three unique programs to the community. In partnership with Vermont Humanities Council, the library will host Mills the first week of April to kick off National Poetry Month.
On...

Auditions open for award-nominated musical

WILMINGTON - Auditions are now open for the Tony Award-nominated musical, “The Addams Family,” to be presented by The Deerfield Valley Players at Memorial Hall, at 14 West Main Street.
Rehearsals begin in June and performance dates are Thursday, July 31, Friday, August 1, and Saturday,...

A scene from the movie “Screenagers.”

A film for parents with children

WILMINGTON- The Deerfield Valley Community Partnership will be hosting a screening of “Screenagers” on Friday, February 28, from 6 to 8 pm at the Old School Community Center at 1 School Street.
“Screenagers” addresses issues that elementary school kids, parents, and educators face around...

All-in-one pass offered for upcoming comedy series

BENNINGTON- Bennington Theater is offering comedy fans an exclusive opportunity to enjoy four nights of top-tier stand-up with its Spring Comedy Pass, a specially priced package that includes performances from four acclaimed comedians: Adam Mamawala, Julia Shiplett, Jackie Fabulous, and Jon...

Robert De Niro, right, portrayed boxer Jake La Motta in the 1980 movie “Raging Bull.”

Clark Art Institute to screen Oscar-winning classic

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—On Thursday, February 27, the Clark Art Institute screens the final installment in its Hollywood Auteurs film series, “Raging Bull,” at 6 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium.
With this stunningly visceral portrait of self-destructive machismo, Martin Scorsese...