Silverthorne Theater Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with “The Broken Machine”

Silverthorne Theater celebrates its 10th anniversary by launching its first summer season in many years. The three-show slate of contemporary American plays kicks off with the world premiere of Liz Duffy Adams’ The Broken Machinedirected by Gina Kaufmann with performances June 7-15, 2024 at the Hampshire College Theater in Amherst. The Broken…

Jazz and Classics for Change Collaborates with Actor John McManus for “Winds of Change”

GERMANTOWN – Sometimes it’s refreshing to approach a chamber music concert from a different perspective. That’s what led the co-founder of Jazz and Classics for Change, Gili Melamed-Lev, to invite Shakespearean actor John McManus to join the wind ensemble she’d booked for a concert. “We’ve known each other for more…

Shakespeare & Company Launches Textile Recycling Program

LENOX, Mass. – In response to Massachusetts law banning the disposal of textiles, Shakespeare & Company has launched a new program designed to help both the company and the community at large more easily recycle clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, and other fabrics. The initiative was spearheaded by Costume Shop Manager Michelle…

PS21 Hosts US Premiere of “Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists” July 4 Weekend

PS21’s international theater offerings include distinctive performances by artists who are breathing new life into traditional genres and creating new ones. US PremiereJULY 5 & 6 Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists Tiago RodriguesNational Theater of PortugalA Festival d’Avignon Production Saturday, July 5 at 8 pm Sunday, July 6 at 7 pm PS21…

REVIEW: “Driving Miss Daisy” at Albany Civic Theater

by Dan Mayer Driving Miss Daisy is Alfred Uhry’s most successful play, which he adapted into the screenplay for the critically-acclaimed film of the same name. It paints a vivid picture of life in mid-20th-century Georgia where he grew up. Albany Civic Theater‘s production is a joy to watch, mainly…

New Play Fest at The LAVA Center to Feature Readings by (Mostly) Local Playwrights

WHAT: On the Boards ’24: a festival of new play readings by (mostly) local playwrights WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 22, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 29, 7 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, July 12–13, 7 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, July 19–20, 7 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, July 26–27, 7 p.m. WHERE: The LAVA Center,…

Sharon Playhouse Seeks Box Office Associate

Are you ready to dive into a summer filled with theatrical magic and unforgettable experiences? The Sharon Playhouse, nestled in the picturesque Berkshire Mountains, is thrilled to announce an opportunity that’s more than just a job—it’s an invitation to be part of our vibrant community and contribute to the heartbeat…

REVIEW: “4000 Miles” at the Berkshire Theatre Group

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The beauty of being a resident of the Berkshires is having to travel less than 15 miles to see excellent theater, as in Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles at the Berkshire Theatre Group‘s Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. A Tony nominated playwright, Herzog’s 4000 Miles ran Off-Broadway in…