hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
10:00 am, Thursday, February 19, 2026
35°F
58 %
Wind Gust: 2 mph
Clouds: 57%
Sunrise: 6:36 am
Sunset: 5:23 pm

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER





Hopkinton performer Michelle Leibowitz takes to stage in timely production

by | Nov 8, 2018 | Featured

Hopkinton’s Michelle Leibowitz will perform in Caryl Churchill’s “Top Girls” with Ghost Light Players of MetroWest Nov. 9-11. Leibowitz portrays three very different characters in this production that examines the role of women in society and what it means to be a “successful” woman.

“It’s important to know that this is an all-female production team and cast,” said Leibowitz. “I hope that someday that doesn’t have to be impressive or cool, but it just becomes something that just is. It has been awesome working with these women in an all-female environment.”

Leibowitz, who also serves on the Board of Directors and as the interim artistic director for Ghost Light Players, has performed in various other roles in community and regional theaters and previously taught drama at Wellesley High School and Hopkinton Middle School. All four of her children have been involved in performing arts, with three having performed on stage with her.  

Written in 1982, “Top Girls” is, according to Leibowitz, a landmark production in the feminist movement. She said, “It’s hard not to see what the women [in the play] are going through in light of the political movement happening now. Why are we still here? Why haven’t we moved forward more?”  

Show dates are Nov. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held at First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St. Tickets are available at www.ghostlightplayers.com/boxoffice/.

0 Comments

Related Articles

Photos: HCAA Lunar New Year gala

The Hopkinton Chinese American Association hosted its 10th annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday evening at Hopkinton High School. The event featured dinner and performances from a variety of groups.

Lunar New Year celebration

Tales from a Townie: Tragedy

A tribute to the Morrison family: As I sit here going over some of my old news stories of fires and plane crashes in Hopkinton, I come upon the paper dated Thursday, Dec. 15, 1955, just over 70 years ago, with the headline “Four dead in Hopkinton fire.” To my...

Fire truck in front of flag at half-mast

Baypath Adoptable Animal of the Week: Sardine

Each week, the Independent highlights an animal available for adoption at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. This week's adoptable animal is 11-month-old Sardine. Here is Baypath's description of Sardine: “Meet Sardine, a striking black-and-white tuxedo boy with...

Adoptable Animal-Sardine

Professional Insights: What to know about solar

Societal focus on sustainable practices along with the rising cost of living has led to a growing interest in alternative resources. Many homeowners have considered utilizing solar power to save on electric bills, increase property value, lessen environmental...

Professional Insights

Professional Insights: Reflecting on 2025, looking ahead to 2026

Stocks had another strong year in 2025 as most market benchmarks enjoyed their third straight year of double-digit returns. Last year’s performance was particularly rewarding given how much stocks overcame — notably tariffs. Tariffs weren’t the only obstacle, as...

Professional Insights

Arts Residency: Jayden Luk

Jayden Luk is a sixth grader at Hopkinton Middle School whose love of art is evident, according to visual arts teacher Samantha Condon. “Jayden is a skilled and meticulous artist who takes great care to show neatness and detail in his work,” she explained. His...

Arts Residency-Luk
Key Storage 4.14.22