Show Overview
Looking for a new inspiration for the holidays, something to beat the “stick season doldrums?”
Lost Nation Theater has the answer! Vermont’s award-winning professional theater presents favorite poet/playwright David Budbill’s wondrous and whacky “Two for Christmas” in a 2012 version, emphasizing enjoyment for the whole family.
Many Cast Members are returning!
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“Two for Christmas” is two shows in one.
Travel back in time to 1479 England for Act 1 — and end up in Budbill’s mythical Judevine with Antoine, Doug, Arnie, and Tommy in Act 2!
digital recording available through DECEMBER 31, 2024
WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 & 12 at 7:00pm at Lost Nation Theater
in person: 7pm Wed Dec 11,
7pm Thu Dec 12
live stream: 7pm Wed Dec 11
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours plus intermission.
$10- 20 (donation)
Masks are strongly encouraged and deeply appreciated.
All of us at LNT are deeply grateful to David's family and estate - especially Lois Eby & Nadine Budbill - for their support.
Sadly, the elevator (knocked out of commission by the flood) in our home within Montpelier City Hall is still not replaced.
But we will be live-streaming for those who aren't able to be with us in person since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access during this continuining emergency situation.
Please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org for more details.
A Special Event
Production Team
David Budbill's Two For Christmas (a staged reading)
features:
Ben Ash, Andrew Butterfield, Katie Gilmartin, Robert Nuner, Abby Paige, Susan Reid & Mark S Roberts.
directed by Kim Bent
Scoop Info
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Act One features “The Second Shepherds Play” —
Budbill’s faithful translation of a 15th century miracle play.
Medieval miracle plays were known for mixing humor, music, and reverence.
Told all in verse, “The Second Shepherds’ Play” is the story of a poor thief in 1479 Wakefield, England who steals a lamb from some shepherds on Christmas Eve, and brings it home to his cantankerous wife.
Upon realizing he’s been discovered, the thief’s wife jumps into bed with the lamb and pretends the lamb’s her newborn baby. Then, returning to their flock, the shepherds encounter an angel. -
Act Two is “The Pulp Cutters’ Nativity” —
It's the same basic story, but 500 years later in Judevine.
The shepherds are now loggers, a chainsaw replaces the lamb, and the angel is a waitress in the local diner.
Buzz Info
Check out this Great Article in The Times Argus about our 2024 production
Read the playbill here
Media Info
The gang creating David Budbill's Two For Christmas. Photo courtesy of Wayne Fawbush