Simple Sage follows five women who occupy the same Vermont farmhouse in two different centuries. Loosely based on startling historical events, it focuses on love in its many forms, including sibling love, romantic love, and love of place, with themes of female empowerment and environmental degradation that still resonate today. 

Co-directed by Michael Purdue and Mian O’Dowd and produced by Don Crickard, the play premiers at The Theater located at the Valley Hub (former Rochester High School) on Friday, November 7, 2025, with a matinee and evening performance on Saturday, November 8. Each performance will be preceded by a live music cafe with refreshments. More info about the production: https://wrvp.org/performances/simple-sage