Wharton On Wednesday | The Eyes

Wharton on Wednesday returns for a five-month run! Join us at the Terrace Café on the first Wednesday of the month, June-October, to hear quintessential Edith Wharton short stories brought to life by local actors. Arrive early to enjoy refreshments from the Café, open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.

In June, Gregory Boover reads “The Eyes,” a haunting story exploring themes of moral corruption, the consequences of one’s actions, and the human capacity for self-deception.

Gregory Boover is an actor, musician, educator and visual artist based in the Berkshires. He has worked with many organizations and venues across the east coast including the Hanover Theater, the Majestic Theater, The Humanist Project, Barrington Stage, Catskill Mountain Shakespeare, WAM Theatre, Emergent Ensemble Theatre, The Theater at Monmouth, Urbanite Theatre, the rig, The Theater at Woodshill, The Umbrella Stage Company, Hampshire Shakespeare, Berkshire Playwright’s Lab, The Looking Glass Theatre (NY) and many more. Greg is a company artist and educator at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA, serves on the faculty at Community Access to The Arts in Great Barrington, MA and produces his own independent music and artwork. 

TICKETS ON SALE:

$15 / $10* General Admission
Free for Students

*Discounted rate for Mount Members!
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• This one-hour reading takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!
• Please park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.
• The Terrace Cafe bar will be open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
• In the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — Wharton on Wednesday may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those wishing to cancel their orders will receive full refunds within seven business days. To cancel, email: programs@edithwharton.org
• 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: 413-551-5100

Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org