upcoming readings & performances
APRIL 1, 2026: Montpelier, VT
Farmers Night Concert Series presents Judevine: The Poetry of a Place & Its People
MAY 5 & 6, 2026: Burlington, VT
New work by the LeAb Iteration Lab, presented in conjunction with Vermont Stage Company’s Ghostlight Residency
JULY 11, 2026: Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, QC
Workshop performance of Les filles d’Honorius et de Wilfrid, created with La Culottée; details to follow
courtesy posts
events presented by friends, collaborators, and organizations I care about
MARCH 5-22, 2026: Fredericton, NB & Other Maritime locations
“Heroine”, by Karen Bassett, presented by Theatre New Brunswick
APRIL 10-12, 2026: Orono, ME
The Rassemblement, annual gathering of Franco-American writers and artists
JUNE 25, 2026: Burlington, VT
The Lake Monsters celebrate Expos Night at Centennial Field, sponsored by Vermont Poutinefest
Interested in scheduling an event?
Get in touch! Please contact me if you’d like to schedule a reading or performance near you.
SVP, contactez-moi pour planifier un événement près de chez vous.
past events
NOVEMBER 12, 14, 15 & 16, 2025: New York, NY
The LeAb Iteration Lab performs new work at The Tank in Manhattan
NOVEMBER 1, 2025: Lewiston, ME
Panel discussion at the Franco-American Collection of the University of Southern Maine
JUNE 5-15, 2025: Montpelier, VT
The Revolutionists at Lost Nation Theater. Four beautiful, badass women (a writer, a spy, an assassin and a Queen) lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution.
The following book launch events were generously supported by the Vermont Arts Council and the VT Community Foundation
JUNE 29, 2025: Winooski, VT
9:00am-2:00pm, French Heritage Day, Winooski Farmers’ Market. Stop by and say bonjour to me and a variety of other Franco-American and French-Canadian organizations and creators.
MAY 15, 2025: Montpelier, VT
7:00pm, Lost Nation Theater. A VERY SPECIAL DOUBLE BOOK LAUNCH! Join us for a joint celebration of two Vermont books: Piecework by Abby Paige and Judevine by David Budbill, finally back in print in a new and revised edition thanks to Montpelier’s own Rootstock Publishing.
APRIL 26, 2025: Derby Line, VT / Stanstead, QC
4:00pm, Haskell Free Library & Opera House. Une célébration entièrement bilingue avec des ami.e.s et cousin.e.s des deux côtés de la frontiere! A completely bilingual celebration with friends from both sides of the border. Admission by donation, benefitting the Haskell. (Please check the Haskell’s website for the latest border guidance.)
APRIL 17, 2025: Burlington, VT
7:00pm, OFF Center for the Dramatic Arts. Celebrate this landmark publication with Abby Paige in her home community. Performances, conversation, and appreciation of Burlington’s rich and diverse local history! Book signing to follow.April 5: ORONO, MAINE
APRIL 11, 2025: Manchester, NH
7:00pm, Dana Center Room 1D, Saint Anselm College. Une soirée bilingue et célébratoire! Discover unforgettable Franco American stories and characters with playwright and performer Abby Paige. Admission by donation, benefitting the Franco-American Centre of NH. Advance registration encouraged!
APRIL 10, 2025: Plymouth, NH
4:00pm, Frost Commons, Plymouth State University. Une célébration bilingue! Discover unforgettable Franco American stories and characters with playwright and performer Abby Paige. Admission by donation, benefitting the Franco-American Centre of NH. Advance registration encouraged!
APRIL 5, 2025: Orono, ME
6:30pm, Black Box Theater, Class of 1944 Hall, University of Maine. The University of Maine Press celebrates the milestone publication of Piecework / Travail à la pièce with an evening of entertainment hosted by Abby Paige, featuring music, readings, performances and conversation with Franco American friends and ancestors! Free event followed by book signing.
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