Will Rucker

Dorset Theatre Festival to Complete 2026 Summer Season Casting With Broadway Veterans
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced final casting for its 49th Main Stage season, with Nayib Felix joining ADVICE, a full ensemble set for LOBBY HERO, and W. Tré Davis stepping into THE UNDERSTUDY.

Complete Cast Set for 2026 Dorset Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival has revealed the final cast members for its 49th summer season, adding Nayib Felix to Advice, a full ensemble for Lobby Hero, and more.

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals Cast for DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, including the psychological thriller DECEIVED and Theresa Rebeck's backstage comedy THE UNDERSTUDY, featuring stage and screen veterans.

DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Casting Announced for Dorset Theatre Festival 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, with DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY featuring stage veterans with Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television credits.

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring DECEIVED, THE UNDERSTUDY, ADVICE, and LOBBY HERO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

The Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its lineup for the 2026 season, featuring a diverse array of productions. The season will kick off in the spring of 2026 at the renowned venue in Dorset, Vermont. Audiences can expect a series of compelling plays and performances, details of which are outlined in the recently released press release. The festival continues to be a significant event in the theatrical calendar, attracting theater enthusiasts from across the region.

Staged Reading of Theresa Rebeck's BAD DATES: END GAME Comes to Dorset Theatre Festival
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced a staged reading of the new play Bad Dates: End Game by Theresa Rebeck, directed by John Benjamin Hickey, starring Julie White. The performance will take place September 13, 2025 at the Dorset Playhouse. 

Additional Season Casting Announced by Dorset Theatre Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced casting for the upcoming productions of Satellites by Erin Breznitsky and The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías. See here for more details!

Eva Kaminsky, Marcia DeBonis, And Robbie Sublett Set To Star In SALVAGE At Dorset Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced film, television, and stage actors Marcia DeBonis, Eva Kaminsky, and Robbie Sublett will star in the upcoming 48th Main Stage Summer Season opener, Salvage by Lena Kaminsky (June 20 - July 5).

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 48th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 20, 2025. Learn more about the full lineup and find out how to attend the festival here!

Tony-Nominee Jayne Atkinson Leads Dorset Theatre Festival World Premiere Of True Art
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2024

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced that Jayne Atkinson, best known for her Tony Award–nominated roles in The Rainmaker and Enchanted April, will lead the World Premiere of True Art by Jessica Provenz, directed by Michelle Joyner, playing August 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse.

Kristine Nielsen Joins Maxine Linehan and Kelly McAndrew in the Dorset Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

 Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and Sidekicked by Kim Powers in their upcoming 2024 Main Stage season, scheduled from June 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse.

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 47th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 21, 2024. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Tim Daly and Jayne Atkinson Join STILL at the Dorset Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for the World Premiere of Still by Lia Romeo, which will begin performances at the Dorset Playhouse on July 21, 2023. 

Dorset Theatre Festival Opens 46th Season With Adaptation Of Stephen King's MISERY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival will open the 46th Season of professional summer theatre at the Dorset Playhouse with William Goldman's edge-of-your-seat adaptation of Stephen King's novel, Misery, which inspired the 1990 Oscar-winning film, directed by Jackson Gay.

FRASIER Star Dan Butler and Director Aneesha Kudtarkar to Join Dorset Theatre Festival's 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for Stephen King's Misery, adapted for the stage by William Goldman, which will open the 46th Season (June 23 - July 8), and the director for the third show of the season, Kate Hamill's Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B (August 11 - 26). 

Dorset Theatre Festival Appoints New Executive Artistic Director and Managing Creative Director
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival's Board of Trustees has announced Will Rucker as the company's Executive Artistic Director and Ryan Koss as Managing Creative Director in advance of the upcoming 46th summer season.

Dorset Theatre Festival Announces MISERY, THE THANKSGIVING PLAY And More For 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2023

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced the 46th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 23, 2023, including William Goldman's stage adaptation of Stephen King's Misery (June 23 - July 8); the World Premiere of Still by Lia Romeo (July 21 - August 5); Kate Hamill's Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B (August 11 - 26); and The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse (September 1 - 10).

Dorset Theatre Festival Artistic Director Departs
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

After 13 seasons as the artistic director of Dorset Theatre Festival in Dorset, Vermont, Dina Janis has resigned from her role this fall. The Festival's Board of Trustees has announced current Producing Director Will Rucker as the company's Interim Executive Producer. 

Dorset Theatre Festival Announces Return To The Dorset Playhouse And 2022 Main Stage Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2022

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its return to indoor performances at the Dorset Playhouse beginning June, 23 2022, and the 45th Main Stage Summer Season featuring Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Wait Until Dark (June 23 - July 9); the World Premiere of Scarecrow written and performed by Heidi Armbruster (July 14 - 23); Back Together Again, a new concert featuring the music of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway (July 27 - August 7); and the World Premiere of Thirst by Ronán Noone (August 18 - September 3).

“Frasier” Alums Reunite In Dorset Theatre Festival's SLOW FOOD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2019

Dorset Theatre Festival, under the leadership of Artistic Director Dina Janis and Producing Director Will Rucker, will begin performances of Slow Food by Wendy MacLeod, the final production of the 42nd Season, on August 22.