Stowe Theatre Guild postpones production over COVID-19 caution

Oct. 7, 2021  |  By Waterbury Roundabout 

The Stowe Theatre Guild's set for 'Much Ado About Nothing' awaits opening night now rescheduled for Oct. 14. Courtesy photo

Despite every precaution that Stowe Theatre Guild has taken with its cast and crew of the upcoming production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” a close call with COVID-19 exposure prompted the community theater company to pause its scheduled opening by one week until all cast and crew could be tested. 

Those in the production have been vaccinated and wore masks at rehearsals. But after a member was exposed to the virus, rehearsals paused for all to be tested before proceeding to make sure that all were healthy, explained guild member Judith Mathison. No positive cases were found, she noted. 

This pause occurred just as the finishing touches on the set, sound, and lights were being put in place for the scheduled opening weekend of Oct. 7-9. The show has been rescheduled to open on Oct. 14 with performances Oct. 14-23. 

Those who purchased a ticket for shows on Oct. 7-9 can request to exchange tickets for another available night by emailing tickets@stowetheatre.com or by calling 253-3961. If the ticket manager doesn't hear from patrons by Saturday, Oct. 9, those tickets will automatically be refunded at the point of purchase.