Take in two plays in Shepherdstown

Each summer, the Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, W. Va., brings some of the best theater south of Broadway to this charming town along the Potomac River. Join us as we enjoy two cutting-edge plays and an early dinner at the Bavarian Inn on Wednesday, July 22.

We’ll depart from the Village Center at 9:45 a.m. and arrive in time to see “Vos!” and later, “Best Line Wins.”

In the first play by Christina Pumariega, Annie returns to her estranged birthplace of Buenos Aires to undergo IVF treatments from the famed Dr. Cossi. But her motherhood journey brings to light the lives of two women lost to the Dirty War decades ago. Vos! is an exhilarating hunt for home, family, and the Disappeared, inspired by Las Madres—past, present, and hopeful.

In the next play, “Best Line Wins,” Nichols & May were one of the greatest comedy duos of all time, but when they parted ways, Mike Nichols soared while Elaine May struggled. Decades later, when Mike approaches Elaine with a new opportunity, she must wrestle with what matters more: succeeding on her own or reuniting with the partner who knows her true worth. This split-second-timed, laugh-out-loud play by bestselling author Beth Kander examines the power of lifelong friendship, thorns and all.

Dinner follows in the Bavarian Brothers Brew Pub of the Bavarian Inn. The menu includes a choice of margarita
flatbread, lobster, shrimp and crab salad sandwich, or buttermilk chicken sandwich, a non-alcoholic beverage and, chef’s choice dessert. We should return by 8 p.m.

The cost of the trip, which includes round-trip transportation, dinner, tickets to two plays, and all taxes and
gratuities, is $239. Residents who sign up by June 20 pay $209. Residents and one guest may sign up immediately at the Village Center. Nonresidents may sign up beginning June 21 and pay $239. Please make your menu selection when signing up. For details, call the Village Center at 301-656-2797.