Smith College Department of TheatreAUDITIONS forDANCE NATIONby Clare Barrondirected by Daniel Elihu Kramer Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play…

REVIEW: “Circle Mirror Transformation” at the Chester Theatre Company

by Macey Levin Four acting hopefuls have enrolled for a creative dramatics class in the imaginary town of Shirley, Vermont. The group, led by the wife of the community center administrator, finds to their consternation, that in spite of the seemingly innocuous and at times mystifying acting exercises, their lives…

Chester Theatre Company Presents “Circle Mirror Transformation”

Chester Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to present Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, performed at Chester Town Hall Theatre, 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA, from August 10-20.  In this work by Pulitzer Prize winner, MacArthur fellow, and Amherst native Annie Baker, five very different people come together in a Vermont community…

Chester Theatre Company Announces Full Casting for the 2023 Season

Chester, MA – Recently appointed Co-Producing Artistic Directors James Barry and Tara Franklin are pleased to announce the full casting for Chester Theatre Company’s 2023 season, the first under their direction. Barry and Franklin are known for their award-winning work on the Town Hall Theatre stage, and they are excited to now be heading the organization and programming…

Chester Theatre Company Announces 2023 Season

Chester, MA – Recently appointed Co-Producing Artistic Directors James Barry and Tara Franklin are pleased to announce Chester Theatre Company’s 2023 season, the first under their direction. Barry and Franklin are known for their award-winning work on the Town Hall Theatre stage, and they are excited to now be heading the organization and programming works for Chester audiences.…

Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre Celebrates Survival in 2022

“It is a unique flame that burns in Catskill, New York.”  J. Peter Bergman, Berkshire Edge In its first full season since the onset of the pandemic, one of the region’s most adventurous and innovative small theatre companies came roaring back! Catskill’s Bridge Street Theatre got through all of 2022…

Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Announces Winners of 2022 “Berkie” Awards

The 7th annual Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, aka The Berkies, were awarded last night in a ceremony held at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. In 22 categories there are 26 winners, including four ties. 1. Outstanding supporting actress in a play:  (TIE) Leah Hocking, All of Me, Barrington Stage Company…

Smith College Theatre Department Presents “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord”

Smith College Theatre Department presents OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD by Alexis Scheer directed by Daniel Elihu KramerOctober 26, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m. October 29 at 2:00 p.m. Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre The Smith College Department of Theatre presents Our Dear Dead Drug Lord by Alexis Scheer in Hallie Flanagan…