The season begins with their first-ever 24-Hour Play Festival. Four writers, four directors, and a cast of actors will have only twenty-four hours to write, rehearse, and perform four original short plays. It’s a theatrical high-wire act that will celebrate the creativity of the Brattleboro area’s theatermakers.

In June, VTC will present their 31st Shakespeare in the Park production, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Shakespeare’s play tells the story of Roman Senators as they face existential questions about democracy, loyalty, and the consequences of political ambition. Julius Caesar does not present the downfall of a single man but of a republic. It is a story that is perhaps more relevant now than it has ever been since Shakespeare wrote it. This production will be directed by Jessica Gelter and produced by Dawn Grobe. Location: Living Memorial Park - Brattleboro, VT. Dates: June 20, 21, 22, and 23.

Once upon a time, VTC presented shows specifically produced for child audiences, though it has been many years since this program was active. VTC will close out their season by reviving their theater-for-kids program with Cyrano, a three-actor show that tells the classic tale of Cyrano de Bergerac, France’s greatest swordsman and poet. Cyrano has longed to tell the beautiful Roxanne how much he loves her, but there is one thing in his way: his abnormally long nose. When Roxanne is enchanted by the handsome but dim-witted Christian, Cyrano takes on the task of teaching the fool how to woo her. Cyrano will premiere at the Retreat Farm before touring local schools in the fall. This production will be directed by James Gelter and produced by Jesse Tidd. Location: The Retreat Farm - Brattleboro, VT. Dates: August 9, 10, and 11