Join Gary and Fran Scarpa
for a
50th Anniversary Celebration
Gary and Fran Scarpa invite you to celebrate a milestone moment in their lives and in their shared work in the theater.
In the spring of 1976, they directed their first production together—The Music Man—at Shelton High School. Just a month later, they were married in New Haven at Trinity Church on the Green, with the entire cast in attendance.
June 6 Book Discussion / Signing Event
Fifty years later, Gary and Fran return to celebrate both that journey and the release of Gary’s newest book, Lessons from the Stage,
which reflects on a life spent in the theater.
Gary and Fran welcome anyone who has acted under their direction, worked backstage, attended their productions, or followed Gary’s writing to join them for this free event—a celebration of theater, marriage, and memory.
The program will be moderated by their friend Liz Kennard and will include a conversation about Lessons from the Stage,
followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Event Details
Where: Percy Kingsley Auditorium, Shelton High School
When: Saturday, June 6th, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE (reservation requested)
Gary will be available one hour before and after the event to sign books.
Copies of Lessons from the Stage will be available for purchase at the event, and attendees are welcome to bring their own copies.
Reservations
While walk-ins are welcome, we kindly ask that you reserve in advance so we can plan seating and attend to other details.
This helps us coordinate with venue staff and ensure we can accommodate everyone comfortably.
We hope to see you on June 6th.
Stay tuned for future events!
Podcasts
Listen to Gary and Fran
on “Admissions Beat” with
Dartmouth Dean of Admissions Lee Coffin
