Vermont Pride Festival 2019

9TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL, July 26th-August 4th

Standing in This Place: Growing Up LGBTQ in Vermont by Maura Campbell

Friday, July 26th & Saturday, Aug. 3rd - 7:30 p.m.

All Together Now by Philip Williams

Saturday, July 27th, & Sunday, Aug. 4th - 7:30 p.m

A Late Snow by Jane Chambers

Sunday, July 28th & Sunday, Aug. 2nd. - 7:30 p.m.

Brokeback Mountain (Film) - free popcorn!

Wednesday, July 31st, 7:00 p.m.

Standing in This Place: Growing Up LGBTQ in Vermont by Maura Campbell

Friday, July 26th & Saturday, Aug. 3rd - 7:30 p.m.

A multi-generational ensemble of 15 native Vermonters take the stage to tell their own personal stories of the ground-shattering events of the past thirty years. Co-directed by Charlie McMeekin. 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. State Representative Bill Lippert makes a cameo appearance.

All Together Now by Philip Williams

Saturday, July 27th, & Sunday, Aug. 4th - 7:30 p.m

One morning the doorbell rings at the home of Paul and Adam and in walks 15-year old Fox, who tells them he is Paul’s son and wants to live with them. Arriving to share this news are Paul’s parents Jim and Dorothy, and Fox’s mother Julie. This life-changing moment touches Paul and Adam as they consider marriage, and Jim and Dorothy, who never expected to be grandparents. Written by Philip Middleton Williams, directed by Jarvis Green.

A Late Snow by Jane Chambers

Sunday, July 28th & Sunday, Aug. 2nd. - 7:30 p.m.

In Jane Chambers’ 1960’s play, closeted college professor Ellie finds herself snowbound in an isolated cabin with her first love, an ex-love, her current love, and a potential new love. Though written more than 50 years ago, A Late Snow remains relevant to modern audiences through its exploration of timeless themes of love, betrayal, and acceptance. Directed by Shannon Sanborn.

Brokeback Mountain (Film) - free popcorn!

Wednesday, July 31st, 7:00 p.m.

Festival ticket prices, which include Vermont State's sales tax, 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 can purchase a $5 ticket at the door. Tickets are now on sale at www.chandler-arts.org; after July 8th, they may also be purchased at (802) 728-6464.

The festival is sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Fund of Vermont, the Samara Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, the Vermont Conference United Church of Christ, and Calypso Continuing Education. Media support comes from Vermont Public Radio, The Point, and The Beat.