Performances & Events
Located just a short walk from downtown Chestertown, Washington College is an integral part of the culture of this gem of the Eastern Shore. Residents and visitors to the region have many opportunities to enjoy theatre, music, literary readings, dance, and more that are featured on campus.
Featured Events
7th Annual Washington College Piano Festival
Saturday April 11
The Piano Festival Student Showcase/Competition will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hotchkiss Recital Hall in the Gibson Center for the Arts.
Our featured guest artist, pianist Mark Valenti, will perform a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. in Hotchkiss Recital Hall.
Details
- Featured guest artist Mark Valenti recital at 7:30 p.m.
- Hotchkiss Recital Hall, Gibson Center for the Arts
Spring Awakening
The Washington College Department of Theatre and Dance presents Spring Awakening, an angsty rock musical adaptation about the trials and tribulations of growing up. The winner of eight Tony awards, including Best Musical, Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll that explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion.
Details
- April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Aprili 11 at 2 p.m.
- Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts
Small Pointed Things — Poetry Reading
Erica McAlpine, A. C. Cooper Fellow and Tutor in English Language & Literature at St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford University
Erica McAlpine, who will read poems from her new book, Small Pointed Things. In addition to her creative and scholarly writing, Dr. McAlpine has particular interests in building literary communities, good book talk, and improv comedy.
Small pointed poems. Good book talk. Guaranteed laughs. Snacks.
Details
- April 14 at 6 p.m.
- Rose O'Neill Literary House