Vermont Public Community Calendar

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET: Pre-Show Conversation with the Creatives

FRIDAY, MAY 15
6:30 PM
Lemal Community Room

Join us before the show for a conversation with playwright Talene Monahon and director Aileen Wen McGroddy on the development process for the world premiere of Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret! Don’t miss out on a fun and exciting peek into the alchemy of how we bring new works from page to stage here at Northern Stage.

Admission is Free to the Public. Attendance to the performance is not required.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET: Conversation with the Creatives

Friday, May 15
Following the 7:30 PM Preview Performance

Join us after the show for a conversation with the creatives on the development process for the world premiere of Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret! Don’t miss out on a fun and exciting peek into the alchemy of how we bring new works from page to stage here at Northern Stage.

Admission is Free to the Public.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

The Montpelier Contra Dance happens every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday at the Capital City Grange Hall. We dance to live music with contra dance bands and callers from around New England and beyond. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. We use gender neutral role terms. There's a newcomers lesson at 7:45 pm and dancing 8-11pm. Some months on 3rd Saturdays there is a Waltzing Session 7-7:45. Check the website or Facebook page. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at www.montpeliercontradance.org. $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Cash preferred. Venmo or CC accepted. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com.

World Premiere Production

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by Talene Monaon
directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by Susanna Centlivre (1714)

MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+