Production Archive
2025 -2026
SEMINAR
March 26 - April 12, 2026
by Theresa Rebeck
Directed by Kent Burnham
SYNOPSIS
A provocative comedy from Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck (most Broadway-produced female playwright), four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon, and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting comedy.
THE CAST
Brooke Friday as Izzy
Xavier Markey-Smith as Martin
Ben Pereira as Douglas
Tim Rush as Leonard
Leah Schwartz as Kate
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Manger: Ben Montmagny
Intimacy / Fight Director: Caitlin Durkin
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Ben Montmagny
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"'Seminar' invites audiences into a bold, intimate experience of live theatre... Sharp Directing and a talented cast make Theresa Rebeck's 'Seminar' a smart investment... Ben Pereira puts forth a delightful Douglas, a pompous, over educated, stuffy writer whose connections have gotten him further than his talent has..."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
"I enjoyed playwright Theresa Rebeck’s clever, profane dialogue and literary in-jokes... Kate emerges as a moralizing force... Leah Scwartz gives Kate the necessary mixture of spunk and gravitas... "
- Alex Hanson, Valley News
"Theresa Rebeck skewers the essence of her characters well as in the dialogue with which the characters skewer each other...
There is much to sink your teeth into in this vibrantly-acted production... Leah Schwartz excellent as Kate, the cool Bennington grad with the family-owned mega-apartmen the Upper East Side. Martin (Xavier Markey-Smith) is spot-on as the unsure, earnes hugger of the rooms edge... Brooke Friday as Izzy leans into her role of seductress with flashing legs and eyes. Ben Pereira convincingly portrays Douglas, that guy who all try to avoid at the cocktail party or anywhere else, adept as he is with his custom word salad. Leonard played to perfection by Tim Rush, he is the older, previously hot big thing in the literary world, and he hasbeen hired by the group to critique their writing and lead them to success.
- Susan Apel, Artful
"'Seminar' sets out to challenge the characters, the actors, and perhaps most of all the audience. This play challenges our assumptions about art..."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
FOOL FOR LOVE
January 22 - February 8, 2026
by Sam Shepard
Directed by Adrian Wattenmaker
SYNOPSIS
Holed up in a stark motel room on the edge of the Mojave Desert, two former lovers unpack the deep secrets and dark desires of their tangled relationship, passionately tearing each other apart. Beaten down by ill-fated love and a ruthless struggle for identity, can they ultimately live with, or without, each other? Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard (True West, Buried Child, Curse of the Starving Class) brings us an explosive intense landmark myth of the new Wild West.
THE CAST
Mark S. Cartier as Old Man
Sara Killough as May
Nick Sweetland as Martin
Jacob A. Ware as Eddie
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Manger: Ben Montmagny
Intimacy / Fight Director: Joe Isenberg
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design: Brian Kenyon & Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Ben Montmagny
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
Headlights: Julianne Borger
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
December 4 - 21, 2025
by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Bill Coons
SYNOPSIS
U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Two-time Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected. A joyous story for all to enjoy this holiday season!
THE CAST
Tommy Crawford as Jack
Allie Seibold as Louise
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Manger: Clif Rogers
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Bill Coons & Clif Rogers
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
EUREKA DAY
October 2 - 19, 2025
by Jonathan Spector
Directed by Bill Coons
SYNOPSIS
The Eureka Day School in Berkeley, California, is a bastion of progressive ideals: representation, acceptance, social justice. In weekly meetings Eureka Day’s five board members develop and update policy to preserve this culture of inclusivity, reaching decisions only by consensus. But when a mumps outbreak threatens the Eureka community, facts become subjective and every solution divisive, leaving the school’s leadership to confront the central question of our time: How do you build consensus when no one can agree on truth?
THE CAST
Gordon Clapp as Don
Danielle Cohen as Suzanne
Stephanie Jeane as Meiko
Jammie Patton as Carina
Jon Protas as Eli
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Production Stage Manger: Clif Rogers
Rehearsal Stage Manager: Ben Montmagny
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design & Projections: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Bill Coons & Clif Rogers
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
2024 -2025
MAYTAG VIRGIN
May 8 - 25, 2025
by Audrey Cefaly
Directed by Jammie Patton
SYNOPSIS
Alabama school teacher Lizzy Nash and her new neighbor, Jack Key, have lost their spouses and now find themselves living next door with their back porches and lives staring each other in the face. Two new neighbors put their hearts and laundry on the line and wonder if good clotheslines make good neighbors. As a year passes, kept secrets shake loose and they find themselves wondering if they are ready to live and love again. Laughter, love and laundry.
THE CAST
Napiera Groves Boykin as Elizabeth "Lizzy" Nash
Greg Alverez Reid as Jack Key
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Production Stage Manger: Clif Rogers
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design & Projections: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Bill Coons & Clif Rogers
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
THE EFFECT
January 23 - February 9, 2025
by Lucy Prebble
Directed by Bill Coons
SYNOPSIS
Connie and Tristan have palpable chemistry - or is it a side effect of a new antidepressant? They are volunteers in a clinical trial, but their sudden and illicit romance forces the supervising doctors to face off over the ethical consequences of their work. The Effect takes on our pill-popping culture with humor and scintillating drama.
THE CAST
Sophia Grasso as Connie
Susan Haefner as Dr. Lorna James
Haulston Mann as Tristan
Tim Rus as Dr. Toby Sealey
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Production Stage Manger: Clif Rogers
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Bill Coons & Clif Rogers
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
December 5 - 22, 2024
by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Bill Coons
SYNOPSIS
A yuletide sequel to Pride And Prejudice. In the downstairs servants’ quarters Mrs. Reynolds, a no-nonsense housekeeper; Cassie, an eager new maid; and Brian, a lovesick footman, are bustling with preparations for holiday guests. But their work is interrupted by the midnight arrival of the definitely not invited Mr. Wickham - Lydia’s rogue of a husband and Mr. Darcy’s sworn enemy. A charming holiday tale that explores the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness.
THE CAST
Julianne Borger as Mrs. Elizabeth Darcy
Danielle Cohen as Mrs. Reynollds
Seth Eliser as Brian
Dory Psomas as Lydia Wickham
Allie Seibold as Cassie
Noor Taher as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy
Isaac Hickox-Young as George Wickham
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Production Stage Manger: Clif Rogers
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Bill Coons & Clif Rogers
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
September 26 - October 13, 2024
by Larissa FastHorse
Directed by Bill Coons
SYNOPSIS
Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create an elementary school pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without ruffling any feathers. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything. Rambunctious, thorny and not altogether politically correct, The Thanksgiving Play serves up the hypocrisies of woke America on a big, family-style, platter. Come get ya some.
THE CAST
Michael Stewart Allen as Jaxton
Amy Hutchins as Logan
Scott Sweatt as Caden
Laura Woyasz as Alicia
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Production Stage Manger: Clif Rogers
Set Design: Craig Mowery
Costume Design: Martie Betts
Lighting Design: Clif Rogers
Sound Design: Bill Coons & Clif Rogers
Scenic Painter: Abbey Goodrich
REVIEWS
"It's a deeply thought-provoking experience from start to finish."
- Emma Stanton, Vermont Standard
"The Shaker Bridge production leans into the drama without coming off cheap, instead honoring the humanity of Shepard's characters."
- Marion Umpleby, Valley News
"[Sarah Killough] is a power is a powerful force in every scene... The solid performances in the Shaker Bridge Theatre production crackle with tension. I recommend seeing this production and its solid potrayals of characters down to their very last chance."
- Alex Brown, Seven Days
"[Jacob A Ware's] energy, at times, transcends acting into a space that feels rooted in reality."
- James Kent, Mountain Times
Photo Credit: Caitlin Gomes Photography