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Wharton On Wednesday | The Triumph of Night

October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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 October, Tod Randolph reads “The Triumph of Night,” a story exploring the themes of fate, moral responsibility, and the darker side of wealth and privilege.

Tod Randolph has participated for years in the Wharton on Wednesday series at The Mount, reading on the terrace from Edith’s magnificent collection of short stories. Also at The Mount, she played Osric Dane in a stage adaptation of Xingu for the inaugural production of The Wharton Salon in 2007, and Mrs. Wharton in The Inner House, a one-woman biographical play by Dennis Krausnick, in 2012. She has been a member of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox since 1991, where she has played numerous lead roles in both Shakespearean and contemporary plays, directed several readings and one full production, and taught and directed in the actor training programs. She lives in Great Barrington. 


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$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: 413-551-5111; ext. #2

Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.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.

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October 8
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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