Favorites of 2024: Mark G. Auerbach

Of the limited numbers of shows I saw, 2024 was the year of brilliant solo performances, particularly Felicia Curry in David Cade’s Sandra at TheaterWorks Hartford, and Jay Sefton in his and Mark Basquiill’s Unreconciled, which for me was the best new play of the year., 2024 was also the year that video and projections became a major…

REVIEW: “A Moon for the Misbegotten” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Jess Hoffman Eugene O’Neill is a love-him-or-hate-him sort of playwright. I have spoken to many local thespians who hate Eugene O’Neill, with his propensity toward long, verbose, depressing, and overly philosophical plays about the everyday lives of the downtrodden. I personally love Eugene O’Neill for his mastery of the…

Schenectady Civic Players Continue Season with “A Moon for the Misbegotten”

Schenectady Civic Players will continue their 97th season in November with the classic drama, A Moon for the Misbegottenby Eugene O’Neill, directed by Evan Jones. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (November 15-17) and Wednesday–Sunday (November 20-24). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30 pm, and Sundays…

REVIEW: “Moon for the Misbegotten” at the Majestic Theater

by Mark G. Auerbach Special to Berkshire on Stage Eugene O’Neill is one of the 20th century’s most important American playwrights, but his intense, brooding dramas aren’t performed as often as they should be. Hartford Stage produced his only comedy, Ah, Wilderness a couple of seasons ago, but O’Neill isn’t often seen…

Majestic Theater Presents Eugene O’Neill’s “A Moon for the Misbegotten”

West Springfield, MA (10/8/24) – West Springfield’s Majestic Theater will present A Moon for the Misbegotten, Eugene O’Neill’s final and most personal play, onstage October 24 through December 1.  Set on a dilapidated Connecticut farm, the play focuses on Josie, a woman commanding and tough outside, sensuous and sensitive inside and Jamie…

Majestic Theater Announces Line-up for 27th Season

Single Ticket Sales Available August 19 West Springfield, MA (8/19/24) – West Springfield’s Majestic Theater has announced the lineup for its 27th season.  Producing Director Danny Eaton will present a five-play season that incorporates a mix of classic and original works featuring music, comedy and drama. First up is Shear Madness (September 5 –…

Schenectady Civic Players Announce Auditions for “A Moon for the Misbegotten”

Auditions September 10 & 12, 2024 for A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O’Neill at Schenectady Civic Players Schenectady Civic Players will be holding open auditions for A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN by Eugene O’Neill Directed by Evan Jones Auditions: Tuesday, September 10 & Thursday, September 12 Sign-ups begin…

Majestic Theater Announces 2024-2025 Season Auditions

Majestic Theater 2024-2025 Season Auditions Actors Equity Principal  Auditions (EPAs): Monday June 10, 10 AM-6 PM Tuesday June 11, 10 AM-6 PM Non-Equity and Equity appointments: Monday June 3, 6-10 PM Tuesday June 4, 6-10 PM Wednesday June 12, 6-10 PM Thursday June 13, 6-10 PM Saturday June 15, 11…