THE STUFF OF DREAMS will be shown Friday, Nov 4 at 7 pm at the Congregational Church of Westminster West.

The Stuff of Dreams was made by Alan Dater, John Scaglotti, John Carroll, and Susan Dater in 1977. It is a documentary about a community production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" that was performed by the Monteverdi players at Sweet Pond in Guilford, VT. During the seventies, visionary director John Carroll convinced people at Packer Corners commune where he lived that they could act. The Monteverdi Players staged lavish public outdoor theater productions. Fenwick, the sculptor, created a boat and a floating island for the production. Many local dancers, musicians, artists, and actors from the community connected to Packer Corners created the elaborate production. In addition to showing how the production was created, the film includes interviews with Guilford neighbors about their response to the arrival of the artistic community which formed the Monteverdi Players.

Admission is by donation. After the film, Alan Dater will be on hand to talk about the film and answer any questions. Come early to visit the "LOBBY": popcorn, cider, and baked goods will be on sale. Given the increase in Covid, masks are very encouraged

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