May 01 Friday
The Smith College Department of Theatre presents an evening of student directed one-act plays. The 2026 Spring Studio Productions include The Mystery at Twicknam Vicarage by David Ives directed by Amy Lu ’28 and Malefactions by Matt Minnicino directed by Kim Suarez-Villao ’28. One is a light-hearted comic take on the British murder mystery, the other is a raw look at performative activism. Content warnings at boxoffice@smith.edu. Tickets are free at smitharts.ludus.com.
May 02 Saturday
May 03 Sunday
May 06 Wednesday
CAPE REP THEATRE PRESENTS 9-BALL
Cape Rep Theatre begins our 2026 season with 9-Ball, written and directed by Art Devine. Performances will be held in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater May 6 - May 31, Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm; additional matinees Saturday 05/23 & 05/30 at 2 pm. Tickets are $40, $30 for patrons 35 and under, student rush half price at the door day of show and Pay-What-You-Like the first Friday 05/08. Call the box office or see us online at caperep.org for reservations and information. Cape Rep Indoor Theater, North Side Route 6A E. Brewster, 508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org.
9-BallWritten and Directed by Art DevineBased on the Original Set Design by Dan JoyCostume Design by Robin McLaughlinLighting Design by Trevor NortonBased on the Original Sound Design by Tim HealyFight Choreography by TJ GlennStage Manager Chelsey Brown
The year is 1967. Over a game of pool, two young men swap identities. One goes to prison; the other to war. Inspired by true events and pulsating with the sights and sounds of the late 1960s, 9-Ball was Art Devine’s hugely successful first play at Cape Rep. First produced in 2001, we are bringing it back for its 25th anniversary with Devine back at the helm.
Art Devine is very well known to Cape audiences as an actor, director and playwright and heads our TheatreLab playwriting classes. 9-Ball is the first of his three world premieres produced at Cape Rep. The set is based on the original design by Dan Joy and the sound design was originally done by Tim Healy. The production team includes Cape Rep resident costume designer Robin McLaughlin joined by lighting designer, Trevor Norton. Fight choreography is by TJ Glenn.
The cast is led by Macklin Devine (Trad) as Richie Feinberg and newcomer Elijah Corbin as Larry Doucette. Jimmy Sawyer (Peter and the Starcatcher), Cam Torres (She Loves Me) and Yakov Schwartzberg (She Loves Me) return to the Cape Rep stage joined by Ju’el Martin, Zack Johnson, Izaak van der Wende and Hugo William Ceraldi making their Cape Rep debuts.
All performances will be in Cape Rep’s Indoor Theater, 3299 Main Street, Brewster. New this season, more matinees! You asked, we listened! We have added more matinees across the season. Check each show’s schedule for exact dates! For further information or to purchase tickets, contact the box office at 508.896.1888 or online at www.caperep.org.
May 07 Thursday
May 08 Friday
May 09 Saturday
Pioneer Valley Ballet presents Cinderella… With A Twist on Saturday, May 9 at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved score, this lively new comedy ballet tells the story of a kindhearted Cinderella and a bookish Prince whose lives are magically transformed by a Fairy Godmother. Featuring whimsical costumes, imaginative scenery, and intricate choreography by Artistic Directors Maryanne Kodzis and Thomas Vacanti, the production includes professional dancers alongside hundreds of PVB students and community performers from across Western Massachusetts. This lively family-friendly ballet brings humor, magic, and adventure to a beloved classic! Two performances, 1pm and 4:30pm. Tickets: aomtheatre.com
Pioneer Valley Ballet presents Cinderella… With A Twist on Saturday, May 9 at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved score, this lively new comedy ballet tells the story of a kindhearted Cinderella and a bookish Prince whose lives are magically transformed by a Fairy Godmother. Featuring whimsical costumes, imaginative scenery, and intricate choreography by Artistic Directors Maryanne Kodzis and Thomas Vacanti, the production includes professional dancers alongside hundreds of PVB students and community performers from across Western Massachusetts. This lively family-friendly ballet brings humor, magic, and adventure to a beloved classic. Two performances, 1pm and 4:30pm. Tickets: aomtheatre.com
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Eagle Hill School Drama students present this musical filled with effortless wit and humor.