The Bake OFFf
June 17-21
One classic story. Three brand new plays. Exciting possibilities.
The Bake Off
Conceived by Cristina Alicea and Gina Stevensen
Featuring new plays by Bethany Ann Barrett, Seth Jarvis, and Susan Palmer
Vermont Stage’s Bake Off is a lively theatrical experiment where three playwrights each create a brand-new short play inspired by the same beloved classic. With three directors and three casts, each play takes the source material in a completely different direction, offering a playful and fascinating look at how stories transform through different voices, styles, and imaginations.
This year’s event is inspired by The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s classic drama about the stories people choose to believe and the ways a community can be changed by fear, pressure, and suspicion.
The three new plays inspired by The Crucible are:
A Hill to Die On by Bethany Ann Barrett
On Christmas Eve, Lucia waits alone on a hill until a mysterious woman arrives with impossible knowledge of her life, her family, and the moment that changed everything.
Yellow Bird by Susan Palmer
When a beloved high school teacher assigns a controversial book in class, a disagreement with a student sets off a chain reaction that threatens her career, her relationship, and her place in the community.
Familiar Spirits by Seth Jarvis
Rich with wit and theatrical flair, Familiar Spirits is a bold reimagining of a world ruled by suspicion. In a liminal space between confession and survival, three young women navigate fear, friendship, and the men determined to define their fate.
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Playing June 17 - 21, 2026
Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm
General Admission Seating. Onsite Box Office opens an hour prior to showtime.
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Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
60 Lake St. 3rd Fl. Burlington, VT 05401.
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$34 to $54 - Pick Your Price Tickets. (What is this?)
The Bake Off is a fundraiser to benefit for Vermont Stage.
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90 minutes. No intermission.
Appropriate for ages 15+. Mentions of suicide and inappropriate relationships.
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If you have mobility hearing, or visual challenges, you may request reserved seating.
If you would like reserved seats or have any questions about accessibility, email vtstage@vermontstage.org or call our Administrative Office during Box Office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497.
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Call 802-862-1497 during regular business hours (M-F, 11am-3pm).
We've eliminated all processing fees, except for exchange fees, when purchasing tickets.
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Please go directly to the theater at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center located at 60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401.
The onsite Box Office opens an hour prior to showtime.
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If you are a flexipasser and would like to book your seat(s), please email vtstage@vermontstage.org and let us know what date you would like to attend.
Or you can call our office during regular business hours (M-F, 11a-3p) at 802-862-1497 to reserve them over the phone.
There is no additional cost to book your seats.
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Call 802-862-1497 during regular business hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) or email us at vtstage@vermontstage.org.
Casts
A Hill To Die On
written and directed by Bethany Ann Barrett
Sandea Green-Stark as Woman
Harley Winzenried as Lucia
Yellow Bird
written and directed by Susan Palmer
Ramona Beskin as Corey
Marianne DiMascio as Mary
Arden Gonzalez as Abigail
Todd W McKinley as Chairman
Stefanie Seng as Joan
Familiar Spirits
written by Seth Jarvis
directed by Lauren Terry
Brittney Abdel-Malik as Sarah Churchwell
Patrick Clow as Lawyer
Caitlin Durkin as Mary Warren
Roya Millard as Doctor
Stacia Richard as Mary Watkins
ABOUT THE PLAY INSPIRING THIS YEAR’S The BAKE OFF: The Crucible
The Crucible (1953) is written by American playwright Arthur Miller. Best known for works that examine morality, power, and the pressures of public life, Miller wrote The Crucible as both a historical drama and a response to the political climate of his own time. The play is set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, but it was also shaped by the fear, suspicion, and public accusation that defined the McCarthy era in the United States. It was first performed in 1953 and has since become one of the most widely produced and studied plays in the American theatre.
The Crucible remains especially powerful because it explores what happens when fear overtakes reason and a community begins to turn on itself. Through the story of Salem, Miller examines themes of mass hysteria, scapegoating, reputation, guilt, integrity, and the cost of standing by the truth when it would be easier to conform. Though rooted in a specific historical moment, the play continues to resonate because of the sharp way it captures the dangers of moral panic and collective fear.
To read a summary of the full plot of The Crucible, please visit this site.
About Pick Your Price Tickets
Over the years, we've noticed our pricing hasn't worked for everyone. Some patrons can comfortably afford our tickets while others have found our pricing a challenge. So, we've decided to take action! We're trying a new ticket model, called "Pick Your Price" which aims to increase access so more folks can come to our shows and experience live theatre. Thanks for giving this new idea a try!
WHICH TICKET SHOULD I BUY?
We encourage you to purchase the "Bravo Price” ticket which starts at $44 and is typically what we charge for our shows. If you are able, we hope you'll consider purchasing an “Encore Price” ticket which starts at $54. You'll be creating opportunities for more patrons to attend, while supporting the artists and staff who make Vermont Stage possible. If neither of these options work for you, no problem! We've created an "Applause Price” ticket which starts at $34. We're so grateful to have you attend a Vermont Stage show!
WHY SHOULD I BUY AN ENCORE PRICE TICKET?
It costs a lot more to produce our plays than what we charge at the box office. In fact, if we were to charge our actual costs to attend, we'd need to charge each audience member $84 per seat! When you're an "Encore Price" Ticket Buyer, you're helping us recoup some of our costs. You're also supporting the attendance of patrons who may not be able to afford standard prices, providing an opportunity for more people to experience live theatre! Thanks for supporting our community, and our theatre, in this way!
Encore Price
$54.00
When you buy this ticket, you help underwrite our shows by paying closer to the actual price it costs per seat to produce our plays. You also help increase access for other community members so they can attend our shows, too. Thanks, in advance, for your support!
Bravo Price
$44.00
This ticket represents the standard price we typically charge to attend our shows. If you are a returning single ticket buyer, and it fits within your budget, this is the price we recommend.
Applause Price
$34.00
This ticket is our entry level price for first time ticket buyers. It's also for those who feel that the other ticket prices are outside their budget this year. We want you to experience these shows and we don't want the cost to be a barrier!
AARP members get an additional 10% off on every ticket price. Learn more.
Please note: We have eliminated all ticket processing fees, but there is still a mandated 7% sales tax added upon checkout.
Questions? Please email vtstage@vermontstage.org or call our office during our box office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497. We'd be happy to answer any questions you have and help place your order over the phone.
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