Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
Five bridesmaids. One hideous dress. Zero desire to be at this wedding. This August, audiences are invited to crash the reception when the Middlebury Community Players present Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, the sharp-tongued comedy by Academy Award winner Alan Ball (American Beauty, Six Feet Under), opening at The Vergennes Opera House (VOH) on August 20th, 2026.
Set during an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate, the play finds five very different bridesmaids hiding out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason for avoiding the festivities below. As the champagne flows and the party rages on without them, the women discover a surprising common bond in this wickedly funny and unexpectedly touching celebration of friendship, honesty, and the things we survive together.
The production is directed by Kush Sharma, stage managed by Skylar Franklin, and produced by Jon Fenner.
The cast features:
● Avery Cutroni as Meredith, the rebellious younger sister of the bride
● Jillian Torres as Georgeanne, nursing an old heartbreak and a full glass
● Molly Tatlock as Frances, the sweetly devout cousin
● Christina Dewar as Trisha, the world-weary beauty who has seen it all
● Addison Pollard as Mindy, the groom's outspoken sister
● Ethan DeWitt as Tripp, the charming usher who catches Trisha's eye
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress premiered in 1993 and has become a favorite of theaters across the country for its razor-sharp wit and big heart. The play contains adult language and mature themes and is not suitable for children.
Performances:
August 20th and 21st @ 7:30pm
August 22nd @ 2:00pm and 7:30pm
August 23rd @ 2:00pm
Location: The Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main Street, Vergennes, VT
Tickets:
$10 for all performances
Available at the door on performance days with cash, check, or Venmo
Reserve online in advance or by calling (802) 349-1830
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.