Lauren Letellier is a playwright and performer whose writing centers on women attempting to navigate life’s disruptions with humor and compassion. Her shows explore universal themes—identity, purpose, family, loss—through the lens of everyday experiences. As a writer and performer, she has produced two critically-acclaimed solo shows. Her most recent show, THE VILLAGE CIDIOT, has been called “Uproarious & poignant!” “An entrancing piece of theater!” “Amazing! Beautiful storytelling – so funny, emotional, yet relatable.” Her previous solo show, THE FIERY SWORD OF JUSTICE, exposed the hilarious and harrowing similarities between family and corporate dysfunction. Critics called it “bold, funny, wise, and brave” and “big, provocative, and surprising.” Lauren shares the role of Hillsdale Town Historian with her husband Chris Atkins. Together they investigate the nooks and crannies of Hillsdale history to bring people, places, and events to life for a 21st-century audience. 

Martha Wollner (Director) is a member of NYC’s LAByrinth Theatre Company. An actress, director, playwright and teacher, Martha developed Writing on Your Feet, a technique to assist actors in the development of solo shows. Her direction has won four stars in festivals both nationally and internationally. She has been seen on the stages of The Public, Cherry Lane, SOHO Rep, EST, LAByrinth Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company in developmental workshops for the company’s season. Martha’s plays have been featured in developmental series at Southern Rep Theatre, Cherry Lane, LAByrinth’s Barn Series and New Frontier Play Festival. As a story producer for documentary film, her work has been nominated for an Academy Award and won numerous Emmys, a Dupont Award, and Best of Festivals (Sundance / Tribeca / Telluride). 

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• This one-hour performance takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium, an indoor, climate-controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.
• Seating for all programs at The Mount is first come, first served. If you have seating preferences, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.
• Accessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111 x2
• Questions? Email: agiracca@litnetsb.org

What accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.