The First Saturday of the Month from 9 AM to 1 PM in the SAL room.

Drop in for any or all of the time.

If you are a gamer and want to meet with like-minded folks, come join Vinni Yasi, host of our monthly gatherings.

Games will include Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Splendor, Scythe, Forbidden Island, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and MORE!

You are also welcome to bring your own game to t ...

The First Saturday of the Month from 9 AM to 1 PM in the SAL room.

Drop in for any or all of the time.

If you are a gamer and want to meet with like-minded folks, come join Vinni Yasi, host of our monthly gatherings.

Games will include Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Splendor, Scythe, Forbidden Island, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and MORE!

You are also welcome to bring your own game to the group.

Ages teens-adults.

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The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy w ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd , Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

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The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy we ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd, Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

Learn More    Read More   

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy we ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd, Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

Learn More    Read More   

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy w ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd , Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

Learn More    Read More   

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy w ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd , Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

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Come with what you are currently working on or anything else you’d like to share.
We are a supportive, caring community of writers.
Feedback is positive, constructive, and can be life-changing!

Writers, fledgling or published, all are welcome at our monthly gatherings of Writers’Wertfrei at the Waterbury Library. “Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These ...

Come with what you are currently working on or anything else you’d like to share.
We are a supportive, caring community of writers.
Feedback is positive, constructive, and can be life-changing!

Writers, fledgling or published, all are welcome at our monthly gatherings of Writers’Wertfrei at the Waterbury Library. “Wertfrei” comes from the German “Wertfreiheit” meaning non-judgmental or value-free. These gatherings are a place where writers can come, share their work, receive comments and suggestions in a supportive, caring environment.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89388634821

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The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy we ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd, Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

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Sunday, January 19, 2022 @ 5pm
(Every third Sunday of the month in 2022!)
Grange Hall Cultural Center
317 Howard Ave, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Reserve your spot by email us at: [email protected], or reply to this newsletter.
Please let us know in your email:
1) 2 songs you would like to play and in what key so others may play with you (you are free to bring extra if there is extra time), or
2) ...

Sunday, January 19, 2022 @ 5pm
(Every third Sunday of the month in 2022!)
Grange Hall Cultural Center
317 Howard Ave, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Reserve your spot by email us at: [email protected], or reply to this newsletter.
Please let us know in your email:
1) 2 songs you would like to play and in what key so others may play with you (you are free to bring extra if there is extra time), or
2) If you are sharing (up to 10 minutes of) written work (all kinds!), or
3) If you are joining as a part of the audience (we need you too!).

All instruments, ages, abilities, and styles are welcome.
***Please know that masks and proof of vaccination (no proof if you're a kid younger than 12) are required for everyone in the building.
***Please, share this invitation with your friends!
FREE event! (donations welcome, not required).
We're so excited to see you!

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The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy w ...

The New Stage Players bring The New Stage Play Festival 2025: An Evening of Comedy to Grange Hall Cultural Center Feb 7-16, 2025 to lift spirits in the dark days of winter.

The New Stage Players invites the community to enjoy the work of local directors and performers in a presentation of a variety of comedic storytelling to lift audience spirits in the dark days of winter. From a call for new short plays, ten plays of comedy were chosen out of 330 plays that were submitted nationally. The playwrights presented are: Jeanne Beckwith, Donna R. Boyd , Bruce Deveau, Lori Goodman), Amanda Lay, John Minigan, Mark Saunders, David Simpatico, Ken Preuss, and Bill Triplett, representing work from Vermont, all over the United States, and Australia.

Area directors Jeanne Beckwith, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Paul Cavaliere, Bob Carmody, and Stephanie Seng are heading up these original plays, featuring local actors, Rick Boyle, Dan Comeau, Kohl Comtess, Ramona Godfrey, Jacquelyn Kelleher, David Klein, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Evan Lewis, Jennifer McCabe, Dennis McSorley, Fred Patchen, Cynthia Seckler, Mo Seivwright, Mary Scripps, Augie Stevens, Lila Stratton, Meredith Vaughn, Janice Gohm Webster, and Mary Woodruff performing the roles. Silas Vaughn will be the festival’s MC.
Proceeds benefit the production fund for New Stage Players.

Tickets are $20 suggested donation, or on a pay-as-you-can basis.
Reservations are very much appreciated. Seating is limited. PG-13 (some language).
Advanced tickets can be found at sevendaystickets.com or https://sevendaystickets.com/events/new-stage-play-festival-2025
For reservations and more information, please call 802-244-4168 email or [email protected].

New Stage Players' MISSION STATEMENT:
New Stage Players is committed to telling stimulating stories of new and reimagined work that is inclusive, entertaining, and resonates with audiences in an intimate theatrical setting, while developing theater makers in our community.

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Enchanted Lion's Claudia Bedrick will join Inklings for a reading of their beautiful book, THERE WAS A SHADOW!

Selected by the New York Times as one of the best children's books of 2024, this charming story invites readers to notice the position of the sun and the subtle ways in which light and shadow reveal and obscure things both in the world and in ourselves.

Following the reading, Claudia will talk to the childre ...

Enchanted Lion's Claudia Bedrick will join Inklings for a reading of their beautiful book, THERE WAS A SHADOW!

Selected by the New York Times as one of the best children's books of 2024, this charming story invites readers to notice the position of the sun and the subtle ways in which light and shadow reveal and obscure things both in the world and in ourselves.

Following the reading, Claudia will talk to the children about why she finds children's books inspiring, the power of storytelling, and what it's like to work in publishing.

A very special shadow craft will follow!

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Bridgeside is hosting the biggest book swap ever, and you're invited!

How it works: Purchase your book swap tote & ticket for $35, bring 1 or more books to swap, and fill your tote with all the free book swap books you can fit! Advance Tickets Required. We'll also sprinkle in some limited editions, new releases, and advanced reader copies to sweeten the table.


More Details: Bridgeside will clear the surfaces ...

Bridgeside is hosting the biggest book swap ever, and you're invited!

How it works: Purchase your book swap tote & ticket for $35, bring 1 or more books to swap, and fill your tote with all the free book swap books you can fit! Advance Tickets Required. We'll also sprinkle in some limited editions, new releases, and advanced reader copies to sweeten the table.


More Details: Bridgeside will clear the surfaces and fill them with used books ready to be swapped! You'll walk in with a book to swap and walk out with a tote filled with tons of new picks!

Ticket holders will be given access to the book swap room. Add your book to the swap, and take as many as you can fit in your book tote bag!

Not looking to swap but have books to donate? Consider the flood gates open for used book donations. Bring us your recent and decent adult fiction, Feb 1-Feb 22.

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