Grange Hall Cultural Center

06/07/2026

New Stage Players reads David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize winning "Good People" at Grange Hall Cultural Center Sunday, June 14 @ 4pm. Get there early to be cast (3:30pm) . Reading starts at 4pm. All welcome. Free and open to the public.

This humorous and moving story explores themes of class disparity, the impact of choices, and the struggle for dignity in the face of adversity through revealing the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the judgments that come with social status.
Why does opportunity knock for some, while others can't catch a break? And where's the line between kindness and selfishness? Those questions loom large in this thought-provoking play about two teenage sweethearts who reconnect after 30 years. Their common humble roots, and now radically different lives, spark a fascinating, funny, and honest exploration of the ways in which class, race, luck, integrity, and the choices that we make can shape our lives.

04/29/2026

2026 Comedy Play Fest @ GHCC, May 8-17!!
https://sevendaystickets.com/?topic=theater&org=67d4a8e5-5bf0-4917-866e-00140a1e62b3

04/07/2026

Come out this Sunday @ 4pm to join us for New Stage Player's Play Reading Series! It's free!
https://www.sevendaystickets.com/e/new-stage-players-dramatic-reading-series-3

02/26/2026

Come out on March 6th or 7th!

02/11/2026

Grange Hall Cultural Center and New Stage Players seek short comedic play submissions for the 2026 Comedy Play Fest, with a deadline of Feb 15, 2026, for a May 8-17, 2026 production. All types of comedy will be considered.

New Stage Players and Grange Hall Cultural Center present:
2026 New Stage Comedy Play Festival
When: May 8-10 & 15-17, 2026
Where: GHCCenter, 317 Howard Avenue, Waterbury Center, VT
Play submission DEADLINE: 2/15 @ 11:59pm.
Auditions for 2026 New Stage Comedy Play Festival: March 6 & 7, 2026

Seeking submissions of short comedic stage plays for production in 2026 NSP Comedy Festival with a deadline of Feb 15, 2026. Plays will be selected, directors will be assigned, and casts will be set for festival production May 10-17, 2026. All comedic play types will be considered.

Criteria for selection is as follows:
 Plays MUST be comedic, please. All comedic genres will be considered.
 8-12 pages-- Please note: Only 10 - 12 minute run times will be considered.
 Simple production values preferred.
 No more than 5 characters.
 Playwright agrees to grant NSP/GHCC full license to produce their play for the New Stage Festival production.
 Each submission must come with its own complete set of submission information to be considered (see below).
 Please do not submit if your play doesn’t fulfill the criteria.

All submissions must include the following:
1) The entire play: DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS ONLY-- 8-1/2” x 11” page format with size 12 font or larger, standard margins on page, simple title page, title and page numbers on each page;
2) Playwright’s name, email address, USPS mail address & phone contacts;
3) Brief synopsis of play (4 sentence max);
4) List of characters with brief description for each;
5) Any special technical requirements listed for production;
6) Actual run time of show (please time it before submitting);
7) All production history, including workshop/development process for or publication of this play, if any;
8) Short playwright bio (75 word max) and resume (education, awards, fellowships, etc). Please note:. Plays are chosen on the merit of the writing, not the pedigree of the author.
9) Anything else the playwright deems important for us to know.

Please email submissions to [email protected] with “2026 NSP Comedy Festival Submission” in the subject line. All submissions must be received by 2/15/26 @ 11:59pm.
Directors, Actors, and Technicians are also welcome to contact us to become involved! Please use the [email protected] email to get in touch!

01/22/2026

New Stage Players and Grange Hall Cultural Center present:
2026 New Stage Comedy Play Festival
When: May 8-10 & 15-17, 2026
Where: GHCCenter, 317 Howard Avenue, Waterbury Center, VT
Play submission DEADLINE: 2/15 @ 11:59pm.
Auditions for 2026 New Stage Comedy Play Festival: March 6 & 7, 2026

Seeking submissions of short comedic stage plays for production in 2026 NSP Comedy Festival with a deadline of Feb 15, 2026. Plays will be selected, directors will be assigned, and casts will be set for festival production May 10-17, 2026. All comedic play types will be considered.

Criteria for selection is as follows:
 Plays MUST be comedic, please. All comedic genres will be considered.
 8-12 pages-- Please note: Only 10 - 12 minute run times will be considered.
 Simple production values preferred.
 No more than 5 characters.
 Playwright agrees to grant NSP/GHCC full license to produce their play for the New Stage Festival production.
 Each submission must come with its own complete set of submission information to be considered (see below).
 Please do not submit if your play doesn’t fulfill the criteria.

All submissions must include the following:
1) The entire play: DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS ONLY-- 8-1/2” x 11” page format with size 12 font or larger, standard margins on page, simple title page, title and page numbers on each page;
2) Playwright’s name, email address, USPS mail address & phone contacts;
3) Brief synopsis of play (4 sentence max);
4) List of characters with brief description for each;
5) Any special technical requirements listed for production;
6) Actual run time of show (please time it before submitting);
7) All production history, including workshop/development process for or publication of this play, if any;
8) Short playwright bio (75 word max) and resume (education, awards, fellowships, etc). Please note:. Plays are chosen on the merit of the writing, not the pedigree of the author.
9) Anything else the playwright deems important for us to know.

Please email submissions to [email protected] with “2026 NSP Comedy Festival Submission” in the subject line. All submissions must be received by 2/15/26 @ 11:59pm.

01/22/2026

Theater Youth Ensemble Summer Camp offered for 6-14 yo in Waterbury Center, July 6-17,2026

Jump into the world of theater with the New Stage Players Youth Ensemble Summer Camp! This two-week camp at the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center, VT invites campers to become part of an original production of their own design. Designed to be a fun, creative, and unique learning experience, the emphasis is not on perfection or pressure, but on the collaborative process of making theater together. Through theater games, improvisation, collaborative storytelling, a script will emerge and then be brought to life with costume and set construction.
While no prior theater experience is required, this camp is designed for youth who are curious and excited to participate in an immersive theatrical experience. Campers should come ready to support one another, engage in group activities, try new things, and share their creativity. They will walk away with team-building skills, new friends, and confidence to share their voices and talents. The camp will close with the campers’ original presentation for invited family and friends.

Rising grades 4-8, July 6-17, M-F, 9am-3pm --Max 12 campers
$650
The first week invites older campers who will begin shaping the core elements of our final production. Throughout the week, campers will learn some foundations of theater through improvisation, games, and design workshops.

Rising grades 1-3, July 13-17 9am-3pm--Max 6 campers
$350
Registration @ https://www.sevendaystickets.com/e/new-stage-players-youth-ensemble-summer-camp-2
Limited scholarships available.
For more information or to register offline, please contact: 802-244-4168 or [email protected]

Jump into the world of theater with the New Stage Players Youth Ensemble Summer Camp! This two-week camp at the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center, VT invites campers to become part of an original production of their own design. Designed to be a fun, creative, and unique learning experi...

01/22/2026

NSP Theater Lab Performance Workshop: A 8-Week Scene Study Series
For Adults and Teens (15yo and up and by permission)
@ Grange Hall Cultural Center, 317 Howard Avenue, Waterbury Center, VT
Tuesdays, Feb 17-April 7, 6-9pm
$160 for the 8-week series
https://www.sevendaystickets.com/e/new-stage-players-theaterlab-performance-workshop
For more information or to register off line contact: [email protected] or 802-244-4168
All levels welcome
Limited enrollment, scholarships available
Proceeds to benefit the Grange Hall Renovation Fund

Through targeted scene study work, this 8-week workshop series will help you develop skills that will build confidence, understand where your natural performance strengths lie, and allow you to HAVE FUN and perform better at auditions as well as deliver results when you are cast in a role.
Participants will learn how to analyze a script for its greater acting potential, apply techniques from a variety of proven acting methods, and liberate body, mind, and creativity in the process. This class is for anyone who just wants to have fun, but also for those who are serious about upping their “acting chops”. It’s also a great way to practice your craft between roles!

NSP TheaterLab Performance Workshop: A 8-Week Scene Study Series, for Adults and Teens Tuesdays, Feb 17-April 7, 2026 Through targeted scene study work, this 8-week workshop series will help participants develop skills that will build confidence, understand where your natural performance strengths l...

11/04/2025

Rehearsal shots from New Stage Players' production of Middletown, by Will Eno!
Opening this Friday @ Grange Hall Cultural Center! See you there!
https://sevendaystickets.com/?org=67d4a8e5-5bf0-4917-866e-00140a1e62b3&start=2025-11-07&end=2025-11-23

10/29/2025

New Stage Players presents "Middletown" by Will Eno at Grange Hall Cultural Center, Nov 7-23, 2025. Fri & Sat nights @ 7:30pm, & Sun matinees @ 2pm. Featuring local talent: Nate Beyer, Rick Boyle, Louis Bronson, Monica Callan, Sarah De Bouter, Clarke Jordan, David Lagala, Susan Loynd, Fred Patchen, George Seivwright, Mo Seivwright, Dustin Spence, Marlena Tucker-Fishman, and Meredith Vaughn.

Tickets at the door or online:
https://sevendaystickets.com/?org=67d4a8e5-5bf0-4917-866e-00140a1e62b3&start=2025-11-07&end=2025-11-23