Pittsfield, MA—Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) is proud to celebrate the Off-Broadway opening of Ari’el Stachel’s solo play Other at Greenwich House Theater this fall, running October 8–December 6 with opening night set for October 19. The play has strong roots in the Berkshires, where it was first presented at BTG as a developmental reading during the Festival of New Jewish Plays in August 2024, and returned for a full production in summer 2025 under the title Out of Character.
Written and performed by Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel (The Band’s Visit), Other is a deeply personal exploration of identity, mental health, and self-acceptance. Hailed as both funny and profoundly moving, the play follows Stachel’s search for belonging, weaving humor and raw honesty as he embodies an ensemble of characters from his own life. Berkshire audiences first experienced the work as Out of Character, where its powerful storytelling and emotional resonance helped shape the production that will now be seen in New York.
“My time at Berkshire Theatre Group this summer was transformative,” Stachel said. “Unearthing deeper layers in the story and connecting with such generous audiences in Stockbridge helped me grow as both a performer and writer. With that support, I feel ready to bring this play to New York.”
About Berkshire Theatre Group
Founded in 2010 through the merger of The Colonial Theatre (est. 1903) and the Berkshire Theatre Festival (est. 1928), Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) operates four distinct performance spaces across its historic campuses in Pittsfield and Stockbridge. In 2028, BTG will celebrate a major milestone—100 years of continuous theatre in the Berkshires. Under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, BTG has expanded its programming to include award-winning theatre, music, dance and year-round educational offerings. Each year, BTG engages more than 68,000 patrons and reaches approximately 10,000 students through its BTG PLAYS! education program. In 2020, BTG became the first theatre company in the United States to receive approval from Actors’ Equity Association to produce a musical during the COVID-19 pandemic. That production of Godspell marked a national turning point for live performance. BTG remains committed to preserving and revitalizing its historic venues. The Colonial Theatre, originally opened in 1903 and restored in 2006, continues to serve as a cultural anchor in downtown Pittsfield. Planned improvements to the Stockbridge Playhouse further reflect BTG’s dedication to honoring its storied past while building for the future.