The Williston One Acts
The Rep - 179 Commerce St, Williston Oct 15-18
Experience three plays, each helmed by a distinct director, showcasing a dynamic mix of voices, visions, and theatrical styles, and offering a multitude of opportunities to showcase local talent on a smaller scale than our mainstage shows.
Join us in inaugurating The Rep with this exciting new tradition — three plays, three directors, and countless reasons to be part of it.
A new festival of one act plays launching at Vermont Repertory Theatre’s new venue in Williston, The Rep, this October.
The Monkey’s Paw
Written at the turn of the 20th Century, this supernatural horror story centers around a magical and mysterious monkey’s paw that grants wishes to its owner - with unintended consequences. The Monkey’s Paw explores themes of fate, consequence, and the dangers of tampering with the unknown. Be careful what you wish for!
Adapted for the stage by Louis N. Parker from an original story by W.W. Jacobs
Directed by Christopher Ziter
Cast includes:
Ian Ferris, Connor Kendall, Kelly Kendall, Stephen Kendall, George Sullivan
The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time
By Ian McWethy
Presented by special arrangement with playscript, Inc. (www.playscrips.com)
Directed by Keely Agan
Hilarious, fast paced, and painfully relatable, Ian McWethy’s The 9 worst Breakups of All Time takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of disastrous romances. From awkward middle school spilts to epic adult meltdowns, this comedy celebrates the universal chaos of love gone wrong - with laughter guaranteed along the way.
Cast includes:
Peter Carlile, Kylie Halpin, Safiya Jamali, Carah Pioli-Hunt, Stefanie Seng, Benjamin Villa
Graceland
By Ellen Byron
Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC servicing Dramatists Play Service Collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Directed by Kelly Kendall
It’s June 6, 1982 and Graceland - Elvis Presley’s estate opens to the public tomorrow. Bev and Rootie, two devoted fans of the King, camp out at the gates - each determined to be the first inside. Their playful rivalry shifts unexpectedly into an exploration of longing, loss and the way Elvis’s music shapes their lives. Heartfelt, funny and moving, Graceland offers audiences a glimpse into what it means to hold onto dreams, even when they don’t unfold as planned.
Cast includes:
Merrill Cameron, Kimberly Rockwood
