White River Valley Players

Rochester

•"The Laramie Project," a docudrama written in the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo., contains adult language and content; Oct. 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Rochester High School Auditorium, Rte. 100. Tickets available at Judy Jensen Clay Studio and White River Credit Union in Rochester; also at the door.

Chandler Music Hall

Main St., Randolph. 728-6464

•"You Gotta Have a Dream," musical presentation of original songs, dance, skits, readings and instrumentals by 46 youth and teens from 12 area towns, directed by Patty Akley Warlick and Susan Rule; Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 & 27, 7 p.m.

Northern Stage

Briggs Opera House,

White River Jct., 802-296-7000

•"How the Other Half Loves," a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn; Oct. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Lost Nation Theater

Main St., Montpelier 802-229-0492

•"Edgar Allan Poe & Fiends Spooktacular, candle-lit readings of Edgar Allan Poe by LNT actors, dancing to the 21-piece LC Jazz Band, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres & desserts, costume contest, silent auction, hosted by Eric Michaels of WDEV. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7-11p.m.