Readings, discussions, celebrations and entertainment surround our annual season of plays & musicals.
All events are at the Weston Playhouse unless noted otherwise.

2010 Events

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's Annual Spring Gala: Avenue of the Stars Saturday, May 29th TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE for the 7pm (dessert) 5 pm (dinner)-SOLD OUT The 10th Annual Spring Gala will take place on Saturday, May 29th at the Weston Playhouse on the town’s historic “Avenue of the Stars.” Complementing entertainment by the Broadway Boys, award-winning cuisine from the Inn at Weston, will be a high-energy live auction led by professional auctioneer Eric Nathan. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - Join us for champagne and cash bar, dessert, live auction and The Broadway Boys - tickets $75 (including $25 tax deductible donation). The excitement begins at 7 pm on the Weston Village Green and continues at the Weston Playhouse for the performance. Glass of complimentary champagne donated by Baker Distributing. Reserve your tickets online or contact Heather Brown at 802-824-8167, ext. 110. The traditional full evening starting at 5 pm is SOLD OUT. Our two-week online auction will begin May 14th at 8 a.m. and end May 28th at midnight. Click here to start bidding. Instead of a silent auction at the Gala this year, each summer production will feature items for which patrons can purchase chances. More Info Coming Soon. Members of the hard-working Gala Committee are Jeri Gerold (Chair), Kathy Allen, Maureen Brandt, Janet Fronk, Debbie Granquist, Emily Kraft, Louise Max, Judy Mir, Mimi Neff, Nancy Perry, Liz Ruffa, Barbara Raymond, Jenny Server, Jill Stewart, Janet Warren, Karina Warshaw, Betsy Welch and Anne Wingate. Wine generously donated by: G. Housen (dinner); Calmont Beverage (dinner); Farrell Distributing (cocktail hour)

	DAVID E. SANGER • Monday, August 16, 2010 • 8pm Obama After 18 Months: Has America Changed? David E. Sanger, Chief Washington correspondent of the New York Times, makes his much-anticipated annual appearance at the Weston Playhouse to discuss the spectrum of national and international politics. Mr. Sanger will also sign copies of his book. Tickets available on-line or by calling the Box Office 802.824.5288. Prices starting at $25. Order now!

	10th Annual London Theatre Tour • May 3-12, 2011 MORE INFO COMING SOON!

Our Stage Door Series offers Film screenings, family events and lecture/discussions to help enrich your
enjoyment and understanding of the plays.

See a sampling of the show that won our New Musical Award in a free public concert.

FILM NOIR: Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS
Wednesday, February 10 at 7pm, The Village Green Gallery, Weston, VT
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine and a screening of Hitchcock’s film. Learn more about the upcoming WPTC
production of the successful Broadway comedy. Suggested donation $10. Seating is limited. Call 802.824.3669
for reservations. (Snow date 2/11, same time and place.) Sponsored by The Village Green Gallery and the Weston Film Club

AN AMERICAN CLASSIC: Arthur Millers’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Sunday, February 21 at 4pm, Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow, VT
Explore this poignant American drama through readings, film screenings and a discussion led by WPTC
Producing Director Steve Stettler. Free Event. Sponsored by Friends of the Fletcher Memorial Library

SAINT-EX Concert: 2010 New Musical Award Winner
Saturday, February 27 at 8pm, Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT
Saint-Ex writers and professional actors, including Alex Gemignani (Broadway's Sweeney Todd and Les Miz),
arrive in Weston for a week long retreat to work on the piece before recording a demo CD in New York. A free
public concert of songs from the show will be in the Playhouse on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8pm.
Reserve your tickets online.

AVENUE Q MEETS ROUTE 11
Saturday, March 13 (8pm) The Stone Hearth Inn, Chester, VT
Music Director Rob Meffe and AVENUE Q Broadway Cast member Sharon Wheatley will join Director Tim Fort
for a night of songs and insights in to this envelope-pushing Broadway hit. Cover charge: $7. Seating is limited.
Call 802.824.5288 for reservations. Co-sponsored by The Stone Hearth Inn and Misty Valley Books. Buy the CD and
get it autographed by these Broadway and Weston favorites! RATED R - NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: SING AND DINE!
Monday, March 22 at 6pm, The Inn at Weston, Weston, VT
Enjoy a retro dinner and sing-a-long to your favorite tunes from the 50s and 60s with special guests and
WPTC favorites. $50 includes dinner, wine and entertainment! Seating is limited. Reservations: 802.824.6789.
Sponsored by The Inn at Weston

DAMN YANKEES
Friday, April 23 at 7pm, The Book King, Rutland, VT
WPTC Producing Director Steve Stettler gives a behind the scenes look at the history
of DAMN YANKEES and the Weston production.

FAMILY FUN DAY: SEUSS STYLE!
Sunday, May 16 at 1pm, The Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT
Join your favorite Dr. Seuss characters for an afternoon of Early Stages performances by students from
Flood Brook, Cavendish and Chester-Andover Elementary Schools. Between performances enjoy activities
for kids of all ages! Free Event. Sponsored in part by the Green Mountain Festival Series and the Stratton Foundation

BEHIND THE SCENES OF A WORLD PREMIERE: THE OATH
Saturday, June 26, 7pm The Northshire Bookstore, Manchester, VT
Join Director Malcolm Ewen, renowned actor Ian Barford and author Khassan Baiev for an exploration of
THE OATH, a harrowing tale of war and humanity based on the book by Baiev. The WPTC production is
the world premiere of this exciting new drama. Free Event. Sponsored in part by the Northshire Bookstore

Join us for our popular play readings and discussions that highlight and explore Weston’s upcoming season.
As always, scripts for discussions are available in your local libraries and bookstores. Click here for more information.

Playhouse supporters at the Spring Gala.	Actor Brad Heberlee with Producing Director Steve Stettler at a play reading event.
New York Times Washington Correspondent David Sanger speaks at the Playhouse.	Tony Award winning composer Adam Guettel at the Weston Playhouse.