Middlebury Community Players

05/07/2026

Be a Part of History!
For the 250th anniversary of our country, the Friends of Ann Story are publicly celebrating Revolutionary War heroine Ann Story, by presenting a short play explaining why she became the "mother of the Green Mountain Boys." Seeking two men, both in their 20s-30s to take roles.
The play runs under 20 minutes. It will be performed twice on Saturday, May 30, once at the site of Story's cabin in Salisbury and once in an indoor location. The time involved will be roughly 11:00 until 2:00.
Rehearsals will be in Weybridge and will involve one evening and one weekend afternoon per week during May. Please email Kevin at [email protected]

04/29/2026

✨ THE HABIT IS BECOMING A HIT! ✨
The reviews are in, and it’s official: MCP's Nunsense is a divine success! Our opening weekend was nothing short of miraculous, filled with laughter, toe-tapping numbers, and standing ovations at every performance.

Don’t just take our word for it—here is what our audiences are saying:

"We saw Nunsense on its opening night and were blown away by the talent, fun, musicality, and staging of this fun musical. There was so much talent on that stage. If you haven't considered getting tickets for this great production, please reconsider. They should be sold out every night and will be if the word spreads about how much talent was in full evidence last night! Get your tickets right away. What a treat this was!"

"I completely agree!! Saw today's matinee and enjoyed every minute. No need to be familiar with Catholicism, Nuns or the story being told. , many contemporary references and humorous connections to familiar songs, movies and characters. Great easy to hear and understand lyrics. Fabulous show. Don't miss it!! Tickets available at Town Hall Theater for several shows this week."

"Make sure you do not miss Nunsense at the Town Hall Theater this coming weekend!! It's wonderful in every way!!"

"Be sure to see the comedy musical “Nunsense” at Townhall theater this weekend and next weekend!"

"Oh my gosh what fun! Perfectly funny, perfectly staged, perfect voices, perfect timing, perfect choreography...Divine"

"GREAT SHOW!!! Absolutely loved it."

🎟 GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!
Word is spreading fast and seats are filling up. Don't be left in the pews—grab your tickets now for our final performances!

When: Thursday 4/30, Friday 5/1 & Saturday 5/2 @ 7:30pm, Sunday 5/3 @ 2:00pm.
Where: Town Hall Theater, Middlebury VT

Tickets: https://www.townhalltheater.org/

Come see why Middlebury is raving about the Little Sisters of Hoboken. It’s a show that’s truly "habit-forming!" 😇

04/24/2026

🎭 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🎭
The habits are on, the stage is set, and the laughter is guaranteed. The Middlebury Community Players officially open their production of the hilarious musical comedy "Nunsense" tonight at Town Hall Theater!

Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they scramble to stage a variety show to handle a... unique financial emergency. It’s high-energy, award-winning, and purely exuberant fun for the whole community.

📅 Performance Schedule
Catch the show from April 24 through May 3, 2026:

Evening Shows (7:30 PM): April 24, 25, 30 & May 1, 2

Sunday Matinees (2:00 PM): April 26 & May 3

🎟️ Ticket Information
Fri/Sat/Sun: $25, $30, $40

Thursday Special (April 30): Tickets starting at just $17!

All prices include fees.

How to Book:
💻 Online: www.TownHallTheater.org
📞 Phone: 802-382-9222 (Mon-Fri, 12pm–5pm)

✨ Go Behind the Scenes
Want a sneak peek? Head over to www.MiddleburyCommunityPlayers.org to see rehearsal photos and meet the cast.

Don't miss out on the funniest fundraiser in town—get your tickets before they’re gone! 😇🙏

04/20/2026

Check out this fantastic interview with Kendra Gratton the choreographer and assistant director of our upcoming production of Nunsense. Show opens this Friday 4/24. Many thanks to Zach Shivers and his highly entertaining Box Office Dispatch!

Kendra Gratton on MCP's NUNSENSE

04/15/2026

Nunsense Tix on Sale now! -

Don’t be disappointed — get your tickets now — before it’s too late! Tickets are $25–$40 for weekend performances, with a special Thursday discount on April 30 starting at just $17. So there’s no excuse to miss out! Reserve your seats today at www.TownHallTheater.org or call the box of...

04/13/2026

Do you have your tickets yet for our upcoming production of the musical comedy Nunsense by Dan Goggin?

After a culinary disaster leaves the Little Sisters of Hoboken in need of funeral funds, five sisters take to the stage for a variety show filled with song and dance. Under the direction of Peter Kristoph, with music direction by Annette Franklin and choreography by Kendra Gratton. Come see our talented local cast of Avery Cutroni, Christina Dewar, Michelle Fico, Maggie Gates and Jillian Torres bring this beloved story to the Town Hall Theater.

Expect flying veils, holy hilarity, and a variety show that’s truly second to "nun."

The Details:
📅 Dates: April 24 – May 3, 2026
📍 Location: Town Hall Theater, Middlebury
🎟️ Tickets: www.TownHallTheater.org | 802-382-9222

Pro Tip: Catch the Thursday, April 30th show for a special $17 discount ticket!
For more information and to view cast photos, please visit www.MiddleburyCommunityPlayers.org.

04/01/2026

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
Nunsense by Dan Goggin.

The Middlebury Community Players are thrilled to invite you to the Little Sisters of Hoboken’s hilarious fundraiser! Join us for "Nunsense", the musical comedy sensation that’s been tickling funny bones around the world for decades.

📍 Where: Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, VT
📅 When: April 24 – May 3, 2026

THE STORY
When a cooking accident leaves the convent in a "grave" financial predicament, five surviving sisters decide to stage a variety show to raise funeral funds. Expect tap dancing, comic surprises, and a gentle send-up of convent life that everyone—Catholic or not—will love!

MEET THE TEAM
This production is brought to life by an incredible group of local talent:

The Cast:
🌟 Avery Cutroni, Christina Dewar, Michelle Fico, Maggie Gates, and Jillian Torres.

The Creative & Production Team:

Director: Peter Kristoph
Music Director: Annette Franklin
Choreographer / Assistant Director: Kendra Gratton
Producer: Kush Sharma (Mentored by Mary Longey)
Stage Manager: Dora Greven (Assisted by Meg Kennedy)

PERFORMANCES & TICKETS
Performance Times:
Evenings (7:30 PM): April 24, 25, 30 & May 1, 2
Matinees (2:00 PM): April 26 & May 3

Ticket Pricing (Includes all fees!):
Fri/Sat/Sun: $25, $30, $40
Thursday Discount Night (April 30): Tickets starting at just $17! 🎟️

MCP shows are volunteer-run, so ticket sales keep us going. The tiers let you pick what works for you, while helping community theater thrive

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Don’t wait for a miracle—grab your seats before they’re gone:
💻 Online: www.TownHallTheater.org
📞 Phone: 802-382-9222 (Mon-Fri, 12pm-5pm)

For cast photos and more info, visit www.MiddleburyCommunityPlayers.org.

03/30/2026

ACTORS WANTED!

The Friends of Ann Story are celebrating the anniversary of the dedication of the monument to Revolutionary War heroine Ann Story, by presenting a short play explaining why and how she became the “Mother of the Green Mountain Boys.” We’re looking for four men and three women to play:

ROLES:

Ann Story, matriarch, 60s or 70s.

And her family, all in their 20s-30s:
Hannah Story
Ephraim Story
Solomon Story
Samuel Story
Susanna Story
Noah, Susanna’s husband

The play runs about 20 minutes. It will be performed twice on Saturday, May 30th, once at the site of Story’s cabin, and once in an indoor location. (In case of rain, it will be performed only once at the indoor location.) The time involved will be roughly from noon to 3:00 pm.

Rehearsals will be held in Weybridge and will involve one evening and one weekend afternoon per week during May.

If you’re available and interested, or have questions, please email Kevin at [email protected]

03/19/2026

INTRODUCING THE CAST OF NUNSENSE!

We are thrilled to introduce you to the cast of MCP’s spring musical comedy sensation Nunsense, by Don Goggin, at Town Hall Theater April 24 through May 3, 2026.

The five local actors who have been rehearsing since January are:
Michelle Fico, Maggie Gates, Jillian Torres, Christina Dewar and Avery Cutroni.

“Nunsense” features five good-hearted, well-intentioned female characters who just happen to be nuns! When 52 sisters are accidentally poisoned by the convent’s cook, the five of the remaining nuns of the Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a musical r***e to raise money for the funerals of four still-unburied sisters. Highlighting their “secret talents” from their pre-convent lives, they sing, dance, and entertain their way through a series of vaudeville-like numbers, often with great comic effect.

The musical is being directed by Peter Kristoph with music direction by Annette Franklin and choreography by Kendra Gratton, who’s also serving as assistant director. Dora Greven is stage managing, assisted by Meg Kennedy, and Kush Sharma is producing, mentored by Mary Longey.

Tickets will go on sale at the end of March!

Visit www.MiddleburyCommunityPlayers.org or find us on Facebook for more information. Questions? Contact [email protected]

01/22/2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Middlebury Community Players’ production of Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce, “Moon Over Buffalo.” This fast-paced homage to theater will run from February 19th through 22nd at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

Set in Buffalo, New York, in 1953, the play centers on George and Charlotte Hay, two fading stars of the 1950s stage who are performing Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory theater to a dwindling audience. On the brink of a disastrous split, they receive word that Hollywood director Frank Capra is coming to their matinee that very day, offering one last shot at stardom. What follows is a perfect storm of theatrical chaos: a paternity announcement, a visit from their daughter’s weatherman-fiancé, a deaf mother-in-law’s confusion over Irish coffee, and a series of mistaken identities, dropped lines, and rapid-fire costume changes that run wildly off the rails!

The production stars Carl Engvall as the over-the-top George Hay, Suzanna Miller as his fiery wife Charlotte, Lilia Cohen as Eileen, Bettina Matthias as Ethel, Raphael Desautels as Howard, Benjamin Houchen as Paul, Leigh Guptill as Richard, and Olivia Olson as Rosalind. Called “Broadway’s funniest, most enjoyable lighthearted play” by Entertainment Weekly, “Moon Over Buffalo” promises an unforgettable night of entertainment with plenty of laughs.

Performances are February 19, 20, and 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm, as well as a matinee on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 pm at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. Ticket prices: Thursday (opening night): $15, $25, $35; Friday-Saturday-Sunday: $20, $25, $35;. Prices include all fees. For tickets, visit www.TownHallTheater.org or call the THT box office at 802-382-9222.

More information about the show, including photos of the cast in rehearsal, can be found at www.MiddleburyCommunityPlayers.org