Vermont Playwrights Circle's Ten-Fest
A Festival of 10-Minute Plays 
Show Dates: August 19 -22

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The Vermont Playwrights Circle is pleased to announce its Third Annual Ten-Fest, a festival of ten 10-minute plays by ten Vermont playwrights, as part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts.

These plays range from the zany to the sublime, from a walk in a New York City Dog-Park to a moment of murderous hilarity. All in all, Ten-Fest will be a fun filled evening not to be missed.

August 19 -22

Curtain 8 pm Thursday Friday & Saturday
Curtain 2 pm Sunday

Tickets: $10; $8 for Students/Seniors

(Please pay at the door, cash or check)

Reservations: 583-1674 or email

The Actors

Susan Bauchner (Waitsfield)

Danny Bick (Montpelier)

Bob Carmody (Charlotte)

Charles Emmons (Brookfield)

Amanda Menard (Montpelier)

Francis Moran (Moretown)

Kate O’Neill (Moretown)

Katie Owens (Burlington)

Martin Pincus (Montpelier

Chris Riddell (Cabot)

Emily Rondeau (Waterbury)

Cynthia Seckler (Fayston)
Dvora Zipkin (Worcester)

The Playwrights

Judy Alexander (South Burlington)

Sarah Brock (Montpelier)

Maura Campbell (Burlington)

Em Frappier (Richford)

Jim Higgins (Montpelier)

Liam Kuhn (Old Bridge NJ)

Margot Lasher (Marshfield)

Lars Nielsen (Northfield)

Bram Towbin (Montpelier)

Dvora Zipkin (Worcester)

The Directors

Lesley Becker (Montpelier)

Jeanne Beckwith (Rochester)

Henry Erikson (Warren )

Kim Ward (Montpelier)

Maggie York (Barre)

The Crew

Producers: Kim Ward, F. Brett Cox, Jeanne Beckwith

The Plays

Empties by Liam Kuhn of Old Bridge New Jersey

Catherine and Mike are doing that same old dance, but will the steps change this time?

Showdown at the Grateful Bread Bakery by Dvora Zipkin of Worcester

Deirdre teaches Teri about the transformative power of bread

I'm Really Dying This Time by Em Frappier of Richford

Richard is nervous about bringing his fiancé Annabella home to his mother Gloria. Gloria is thrilled to meet her future daughter-in-law, but Richard is still uneasy, and his deadbeat cousin, Clayton is in the middle of their afternoon tea.

Dog-Park by Margot Lasher of Marshfield

Sam and Sarah meet while walking their dogs in the Dog-Park. They discuss the free nature of dogs versus people.

Topologic by Sarah Brock of Montpelier

Emma and Paige have gone for a hike in the woods, only to have Emma get them lost.. Emma is happy to be out of touch, while Paige encourages her to deal with her issues.

Naming Opportunities by Lars Nielsen of Northfield

Introducing the "Name that Sponsor Shakespeare Theatre", and watch as the antics build and the On-the-Spot Sponsor stands up to give his spiel.

Barksville Goes to the Dogs by Maura Campbell of Burlington

Missy and Justin, professors at Barksville Technical College, prepare to announce to the press a new kind of very controversial alternative energy that is embodied by Justin

A New Career in Law Enforcement by Bram Tobwin of Montpelier

A young man interviews for an unusual new job with a wealthy self-employed businessman.

Let your Conscience be your Guide by Judy Alexander of South Burlington

Dave and Alana are thirty-something singles living in New York City. They happen to meet at a bar in their neighborhood. Their consciences are with them.

The Knock by Jim Higgins of Montpelier

Bob and Norma are awakened in their home by a late night knock on the door. Norma is not happy when Bob pulls out a gun and asks her to keep quiet. What secret is he keeping?