A Staged Reading of the infamous novel turned play IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by Sinclair Lewis Directed by Maureen Hennigan
Sat Oct 10 - State House Lawn, Montpelier
2pm Sliding-Scale Donation: $5-25
Sinclair Lewis's 1935 satirical novel, about a populist buffoon, who unexpectedly defeats a popular democratic candidate and declares martial law. It is adapted for the stage and performed "radio drama" style in a fully live version by a BarnArts touring ensemble. The populist buffoon Buzz Windrip unexpectedly defeats Franklin D. Roosevelt for the 1936 Democratic nomination. Windrip wins the election, declares martial law, and begins eliminating his adversaries. The story is set in Vermont and full of local Vermont characters: humble and egotistical revolutionaries of all types to fit the 1930's class turmoil and implications for today. A daring "What if?" that examines risks to American democracy, relevant 85 years ago and hauntingly relevant today.
All Covid-19 safety guidelines are followed in these performances.
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