Great Barrington Public Theater Appoints Serena Johnson as Managing Director

Great Barrington Public Theater Board Chair Susie Weekes Roeder today announced that as of January 2025 the company’s founding Managing Director Tristan Wilson will hand off responsibilities to Serena Johnson. Her appointment has been in the works and expected since Johnson joined the company as Director of Development earlier this…

REVIEW: “Night at the Speakeasy” at Great Barrington Public Theater

by Emily Edelman Immediately upon entering Bard College at Simon’s Rock’s McConnell Theater for Great Barrington Public Theater’s “Night at the Speakeasy,” one is met not by the usual rows of theater seats, but by a meandering alleyway filled with vines and garden statuary ending at a bright red door,…

Great Barrington Public Theater Premieres “Night at the Speakeasy”

GB Public Theater premieres Night at the Speakeasy, a new, realistic and immersive cabaret, featuring dynamic NY actor and singer Janelle Farias Sando with pianist Hudson Orfe, directed by Wendy Welch. Janelle Farias Sando brings a powerhouse voice, captivating stage presence and personality as the chanteuse host in a jazz age speakeasy.…

REVIEW: “Dog People” at Great Barrington Public Theater

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss Who doesn’t adore the unconditional love of a dog? During the pandemic, many dogs were adopted, and dog-walking became a safe and enjoyable pastime. Such was the inspiration for Leigh Strimbeck’s original play, Dog People, having its world-premiere at Great Barrington Public Theater. Having last seen Strimbeck…

Great Barrington Public Theater Plans Benefit for Berkshire Voices 

Great Barrington Public Theater plans June 7 festive evening under the stars to benefit Berkshire Voices, and give a sneak-peek preview of Night at the Speakeasy cabaret  starring Janelle Farias Sando, premiering this summer in the McConnell Theater. At the heart of its mission, Great Barrington Public Theater is committed to…

Berkshire Pulse 2024 Annual Performance Celebration and Fundraiser

April 24, 2024 (Housatonic, MA)— Berkshire Pulse, South County’s dynamic dance and performing arts education center located in the heart of Housatonic, is proud to announce their Annual Performance Celebration and Fundraiser, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, at 2pm at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock. The Annual…

Great Barrington Public Theater Announces 2024 Summer Season

Great Barrington Public Theater unpacks summer season. Set to stage three premieres, running May 31-August 11, in two theaters at the Daniel Arts Center, Bard College at Simon’s Rock. Recognized for consistently bringing top-flight new theater to the Berkshires, this summer Great Barrington Public Theater will stage three brand-new works,…

Simon’s Rock Students Present “She Kills Monsters”

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA—Bard College at Simon’s Rock’s Theater Program will perform She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen on April 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the McConnell Theater at the Daniel Arts Center. Directed by faculty member and Simon’s Rock alum Sara Katzoff, this production brings together…