'Miracle on Green Tree Drive'
1. Razzle Dazzle
Over the course of several months, more than 100 performers and dozens of crew members came together (safely) to harness the spirit of the holiday season. The result is Lyric Theatre's
Miracle on Green Tree Drive: A Lyric Family Christmas Special. From December 20 through January 20, audience members may access the South Burlington theater company's original take on a 1960s variety show, prerecorded at Vermont locations including Lyric's rehearsal space on Green Tree Drive (hence the show's title). Prepare to be dazzled by music, dancing, sketches and sequins.
2. Otterly Fascinating
Courtesy of Daniel Houghton
"Mutant Otters Destroy Town Hall Theater" by Daniel Houghton
Artist and Middlebury College Animation Studio director Daniel Houghton had several iconic, oversize figures in mind when conceptualizing his recent sculpture on display at National Bank of Middlebury: Godzilla, King Kong and Town Hall Theater. The diorama's title, "Mutant Otters Destroy Town Hall Theater," describes what viewers can expect when peeping the project through the bank's front window through January 4. Curious about Houghton's techniques? Check out his YouTube channel on which he documented his creative process.