Please do not miss the second and final performance of the world premiere of a terrific new play, commissioned by Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler: Standing in This Place: Growing Up LGBTQ in Vermont, which will take place Saturday August 3rd, at 7:30 PM, at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. A talkback between the audience and ensemble members will follow, with a complimentary reception afterward.

Vermont is known as one of the most progressive states in the country, due largely to the decades-long struggle of the LGBTQ community and its allies. In this original Vermont Pride Theater commission conceived and written by Maura Campbell, a multi-generational ensemble of 15 Vermonters takes the stage to tell their own personal stories of the ground-shattering events of the past 30 years. They are Stacia Bullock (Rutland), Carolyn Campbell (Bethel), Grae Frechette (Northfield), Keith Goslant (Montpelier), Tim Grenon (Websterville), Mark Hackett (Brookfield), Josh Huffman (Randolph), Nancy Manney and Gail Shorey (formerly of Brandon), Rae Merrill (Brookfield), Madison Messier (Burlington), Middlebury Pratt (Williston), Chris Roberts (Barre), Howard Russell (Hinesburg), and Kim Ward (Montpelier). State Representative Bill Lippert makes a cameo appearance. Directed by Charlie McMeekin.

The Music Hall is an air-conditioned space, thanks to donations of community members.

Festival ticket prices are adults, $20, students, $15. A 3-admission flex pass, good for any combination of tickets, costs $50 adults, students $35. Three-Squares/SNAP participants and food-shelf clients can purchase a $5 ticket at the door, no questions asked. Tickets are now on sale at www.chandler-arts.org or (802) 728-6464.

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