summer
arts
summer arts
DORSET PLAYERS DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL
MAY 17–19 AND MAY 24–26 JUN. 20–AUG. 31 JUL. 11–AUG. 10
The Dorset Players present Oklahoma!,
the story of the high-spirited rivalry
between local farmers and cowboys at the
turn of the twentieth century. Curly, the
confident cowboy, and Laurey, the beautiful,
headstrong farm girl, play out their love
story. Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd.,
Dorset. 802-867-5570 or dorsetplayers.org
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Dorset Theatre Festival, under the leadership
of Artistic Director Dina Janis, is proud to
announce its 42nd season, featuring the
classic revival of Noël Coward’s Private Lives
directed by Evan Yionoulis, Jun. 20–Jul. 6;
the world premiere of Dig, written and
directed by Theresa Rebeck, Jul. 11–27; the
world premiere of Mrs. Christie by Heidi
Armbruster, directed by Giovanna Sardelli,
Aug. 1–17; Slow Food by Wendy MacLeod,
directed by Jackson Gay, Aug. 22–31; and
Pipeline Series: Three New Works in Process
Jul. 2, Jul. 24, and Aug. 6. Dorset Playhouse,
104 Cheney Rd., Dorset. 802-867-2223 or
dorsettheatrefestival.org
Thursday evening chamber music concerts
throughout the summer featuring world-
class musicians. Complimentary Saturday
masterclasses and recitals at Manchester
Community Library. Special Saturday
night concerts include A Night at the Opera
on Jul. 27 and the Orchestral Evening
on Aug. 10. Each Sunday afternoon,
Manchester Music Festival’s university-
level talent performs at the Young Artists
Concerts. Southern Vermont Arts Center,
930 SVAC Dr., Manchester.
802-362-1956 or mmfvt.org