A witty, heartwarming tribute to a trailblazing 1920s woman who defied conventions. Writer/performer Cindy Pierce brings her innkeeper mother’s remarkable spirit to life in this “funny, absorbing, HONEST” one-woman play.
The lives of women born in the 1920s are rarely documented or even considered to be interesting. As a playwright and performer of Keeping It Inn, it is clear that Cindy Pierce had a front-row seat watching her mother, Nancy Pierce, break out of the conventional life expected of women her age and step into a whole new experience of becoming an innkeeper in New Hampshire. Audiences feel enveloped in warmth, humor, and vulnerability from the beginning to the end of this performance. Nancy and Reg ran Pierce’s Inn together for thirty-one years and found joy in the mundane as much as the exciting times. As a mom, wife, and innkeeper, Nancy connected with a wide variety of folks in her community and treasured time with their many children and grandchildren. With her sharp mind, quick wit, and outspoken nature, she navigated life with flare and unrelenting optimism. Pierce’s portrayal of her mother in Keeping It Inn explores family connection, caregiving for aging parents, devastating loss, a long, loving marriage, unhealed pain, and what holds in a person’s mind even when dementia robs their memory.
“Cindy Pierce is, was, and will continue to be the funniest woman I have ever met. She is a natural storyteller.” – Mike O’Malley, actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as Burt Hummel on ‘Glee.’
“Your gifted re-creation of your mother’s life with such an abundance of humor, care, and love was extraordinary.” – Alice Harrison, Hanover, N.H.
“I was laughing and crying; your show was funny, absorbing, and HONEST.” – Michael Livingston, Sharon, VT
“Our mom was a bold and interesting woman with a quick wit. To honor her amazing life, I wrote ‘Keeping It Inn,’ in which I play my mother over the last six decades of her life. As with many women of her time, internet searches yield more about her husband and kids rather than her powerful impact on the many people who knew her. My goal is to weave the spirit of our inspiring mom throughout the stories of her long life.” – Cindy Pierce
Keeping It Inn contains a discussion of death and other adult topics. Appropriate for ages 15+.
Assigned Seating
Advance: $33
Walk-up: $37
Senior: $28
Student: $28
Phone: (802) 382-9222
Email: tickets@townhalltheater.org
2024/04/27 - 2024/04/27
Town Hall Theater
68 S Pleasant St, Middlebury, VT 05753
Town Hall Theater is a red brick building with a prominent bell tower, situated in the heart of Middlebury, facing the town green.
Evening & Weekend Events:
These lots are ONLY available after 5pm M-F and on the weekends.
Parking Lot 1:
Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear right past the theater onto South Pleasant Street. The lot will be on your left.
Location: Langrock, Sperry & Wool on 111 South Pleasant Street.
Parking Lot 2:
Directions: Continue on South Pleasant Street past Parking Lot 1.
Location: The lot is on your left at Conley & Foote, located at 135 South Pleasant Street.
Parking Lot 3:
Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear left at the Soldiers Monument and continue straight onto Route 7 south. At the light at the top of the hill, turn right to continue on Route 7 south. Immediately turn right
Location: Painter House parking lot, located at 2 Court Street (Route 7 south).
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Weekday Events (Monday-Friday):
For events taking place during regular business hours, please consult the following town parking map.
