Haskell Opera House FAQs
Where is the Haskell Opera House located?
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is situated directly on the Canada-U.S. border in Stanstead, Quebec, and Derby Line, Vermont. The opera house (theater) is located on the top level.
The American address is 93 Caswell Ave., Derby Line, Vermont.
The Canadian address is 1 Church Street, Stanstead, Quebec.
You can access the building from either country using the appropriate entry.
Do I need a passport?
No. American audience members can park in Derby Line, Vermont, and walk directly into the building on Caswell Avenue. After the performance, they must exit through the same door and return to The United States.
Canadian audience members should park in Stanstead and look for the Canadian entry on Church Street. After the performance, they must exit through the same door and return to Canada.
Passports are not required but patrons should have identification on hand should they need to identify themselves to border authorities.
Are there COVID-19 restrictions?
There are no restrictions for public gatherings, including theatrical performances, at this time. Masks are not required but are encouraged If you have symptoms, please do not attend a performance.
Is there parking?
For those coming to the theatre from the American side, there is limited parking at the side of the building off Caswell Avenue. There is also parking in Derby Line village within walking distance.
Canadian patrons can park on Church Street or at the nearby municipal parking lot on the corner of Church Street and Phelps Street.
Is the opera house handicap-accessible?
Yes, from the American entry only. There is an elevator to the box office level as well as the auditorium and balcony levels.
Can I get tickets at the box office?
Yes. The box office is open one hour before curtain.
Can I reserve in other ways?
At this time, Borderline Players does not have a dedicated reservation phone line. However, you can reserve tickets and pay at the door by contacting borderlineplayers@outlook.com
or messaging us through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/borderlineplayersVTQC/
Tickets can also be purchased online and downloaded through Catamount Arts. Please note that tickets purchased online are in U.S. funds. Online sales end 12 hours prior to showtime.