FULLY STAGED PRODUCTIONS ARE BACK AT WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL!
PLUS, EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF THE FESTIVAL AT “WTF IS NEXT” AUG 1-4!
WTF’s 2024 Season includes two productions in the CenterStage in Williams College’s ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance, a musical comedy special in the MainStage, three weekends of the inimitable WTF Cabaret, four Fridays@3 readings at the Clark Art Institute, the previously announced The Plastic Bag Store with MASS MoCA, “WTF IS NEXT”—an expansive four-day prototype of a new vision for the Festival, and more!
WTF IS NEXT
An expansive four-day preview of the future of the Festival
“WTF IS NEXT” is a preview of an ambitious new model for the Festival that will surround regular summer programming with a robust schedule of not-to-be-missed theatrical experiences. From the moment they arrive and throughout this special weekend, guests will be immersed in activities and events that combine the transformative power of theater with the stunning natural beauty of the Berkshires: memorable morning and midday activities, curated dining experiences, vibrant late-night programming, and more!
Central to “WTF IS NEXT” is the Festival’s commitment to fostering community and deepening connections through a broadened concept of theater. Details about specific artists, events, and tickets will be available soon.
Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4
Sara Porkalob’s
DRAGON MAMA
Part II of The Dragon Cycle
Directed by Andrew Russell
“Incandescent Force and Phenomenon” (The Boston Globe) Sara Porkalob transforms the stage with a riveting tale of family, queer identity, and resilience, weaving a powerful narrative with ’90s R&B hits, humor, and the indomitable spirit of a woman’s quest for self-discovery.
Tuesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 14
CenterStage Theater
World Premiere
PAMELA PALMER
By David Ives
Directed by Walter Bobbie
A woman with a terrifying suspicion becomes entangled with a detective she hires to investigate her life in this world premiere by David Ives.
Tuesday, July 23 – Saturday, August 10
CenterStage Theater
Rachel Bloom’s
DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW
Directed by Seth Barrish
From the co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend comes a one-woman musical comedy that is definitely NOT about the ever-present specter of death. Rachel Bloom’s new show is filled with raunchy and escapist material that will in NO way explore the pandemic and all the tumultuous events that ensued in her personal life. NOTHING will stop Rachel from partying like it’s 2019!
Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 14
MainStage Theater
WTF CABARET
Curated by Asmeret Ghebremichael with Christopher Fitzgerald
Music direction by Joel Waggoner
Intimate, casual, and always surprising, the WTF Cabaret features performances by Festival artists you know and love! So grab a drink and pull up a chair for the must-see event of the summer!
July 25 – 27, August 1 – 3, August 8 – 10
Festival Stage
MASS MoCA, in association with WTF, presents:
THE PLASTIC BAG STORE
Created, written, designed, and directed by Robin Frohardt
Music by Freddi Price
Produced by Pomegranate Arts
A Tragicomic Ode to the Foreverness of Plastic.
The Plastic Bag Store is a public art installation and immersive film experience by Brooklyn-based artist Robin Frohardt that uses humor, craft, and a critical lens to question our culture of consumption and convenience — specifically, the enduring effects of single-use plastics. The shelves are stocked with thousands of original, hand-sculpted items — produce and meat, dry goods and toiletries, cakes and sushi rolls — all made from discarded, single-use plastics in an endless cacophony of packaging.
Thursday, May 9 – Monday, September 2
MASS MoCA’s Building 1
STILL TO COME!
FRIDAYS@3, ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE, WORKSHOPS, AND MORE!
Additional season information about the Fridays@3 reading series, WTF’s renowned program for the development and discovery of new works, 2024 Artists-in-Residence, Workshops, and more will be shared in the coming weeks.