Theater

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Thurs., September 26

An Evening of One Acts: Branch River Theatre begins its 2002-03 season with two one-act plays entitled “The Typists” by Murray Schisgal and “Chamber Music” by Arthur Kopit. “The Typists” conveys the very ordinary lives of a man and woman working together in close proximity over a 30-year span. “Chamber Music” is a dark comedy/thriller in which the female inmates of a mental institution interact with one another in accordance with their assumed identities. $8 adults, $5 children/ seniors. Sept. 26-28 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 29

at 2 p.m. The Community House of Marlborough, Rte. 101, Marlborough, NH.

On the Outskirts of Everything: Seven-character show about men struggling to contend with love, fame, illness, family, and corporate America. New one-man show by writer/performer Tim Collins, a recent graduate of Marlboro College. 8 p.m. $8/$6 students and seniors. Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St.

(at the end of the alley and down the stairs), Brattleboro, VT. For info, call 802-254-9276.

Fri., September 27

Men, Women, and all that nonsense!: Acting-on-Impulse presents this work-in-progress written and performed by Thomas Griffin. In a series of semi-autobiographical sketches, actor/writer Griffin invites the audiences into the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant world of fathers, ex-spouses, lovers, men, and sons. NOTE: Due to the subject matter, the show is not suitable for young children. Benefit to fund uninsured medical expenses for Thomas’s recovery from CFIDS. 8 p.m. In lieu of tickets, donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St., Brattleboro, VT. For info, call 802-254-9276 or visit website: http://www.wildrootarts.org.

Dracula: The Country Players presenting John Mattera’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror. Performances are scheduled for Sept. 27 & 28 and Oct. 4 & 5 at 8 p.m. $8 general; $6 seniors/students. NOTE: This show may not be appropriate for young children. To purchase tickets in advance: World Eye Bookshop, 156 Main St., Greenfield, MA, 413-772-2186. Shea Theater, Avenue A, Turner Falls, MA. For more info or to reserve tickets, call the Shea Theater Box Office at 413-863-2281.

An Evening of One Acts: See Sept. 26 listing, 8 p.m.

Sat., September 28

An Evening of One Acts: See Sept. 26 listing, 8 p.m.

Dracula: See Sept. 27 listing.

Sun., September 29

An Evening of One Acts: See Sept. 26 listing, 2 p.m.

Thurs., October 3

Rough Crossing: It’s 1930 aboard an ocean liner crossing the Atlantic, and the writers and actors must have a new show to take Broadway by storm upon their arrival. Oct. 3-5, 11-12, 17-19 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 6, 13 & 20 at 5 p.m.; Oct. 10 at 2 & 8 p.m. Presented by The Northern Stage at the Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, VT. For more info, call 802-296-7000 or visit website: http://www.northernstage.org.

Blithe Spirit: Actor’s Circle Theatre presents Noel Coward’s play about an author, Charles Condomine, who, in order to get inspiration for his new book, arranges a seance at his house. The seance results in the materialization of his first wife Elvira ... with disastrous consequences. Oct. 3-5, 11-12 at 8 p.m. & Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at The Toadstool Bookshops in Keene, Peterborough, and Milford, NH, as well as Steele’s in Peterborough. At Peterborough Players, Off Middle Hancock Rd., Peterborough, NH.

Fri., October 4

1776: Celebrate the birth of the US with John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as they struggle to ratify the Declaration of Independence. 1776 is suspenseful, funny and marvelously exciting - you know the outcome and yet there are constant surprises along the way! At Theatre at the Mount at Mt. Wachusett Community College, Greenfield, MA, on Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, & 19 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 6 & 13 at 2 p.m.; Oct. 10 & 17 at 9:30 a.m. For more info or ticket reservations, call the TAM box office at 978-632-2403 or visit website: http://www.mwcc.mass.edu/arts.

Dracula: See Sept. 27 listing.

Rough Crossing: See Oct. 3 listing, 8 p.m.

Blithe Spirit: See Oct. 3 listing, 8 p.m.

Sat., October 5

Dracula: See Sept. 27 listing.

Rough Crossing: See Oct. 3 listing, 8 p.m.

Blithe Spirit: See Oct. 3 listing, 8 p.m.

1776: See Oct. 4 listing, 8 p.m.

Sun., October 6

Rough Crossing: See Oct. 3 listing, 5 p.m.