REVIEW: Harbinger Theatre’s “Mrs. Packard” at The Albany Barn

by Jess Hoffman Harbinger Theater brings yet another regional premier to the New York Capital District with Mrs. Packard at The Albany Barn. Mrs. Packard tells the story of the real life Elizabeth Packard, who was sent to an insane asylum by her husband for disagreements over religion. The ensuing…

Harbinger Theatre Closes Out 2023 Season with “Mrs. Packard” by Emily Mann

ALBANY, N.Y. – From the theater that brought you the world premiere of “Custom Cuts” by Brian Sheldon, we now present you with “Mrs. Packard” by Emily Mann, making it our 11th consecutive debut to the Capital Region! Close out your year with the Harbinger crew with our last show of…

REVIEW: “On Cedar Street” at the Berkshire Theatre Group

by Barbara Waldinger On Cedar Street is a musical based on Kent Haruf’s final novel, Our Souls at Night,a simple, bittersweet story about two lonely, damaged, widowed neighbors, Addie Moore and Louis Waters, who have discovered through each other a second chance at connection, companionship, and even love.  In the…

Harbinger Theatre Announces Auditions for “Mrs. Packard”

Casting roles for an ensemble of 15 actors for Harbinger Theatre production of Mrs. Packard by Emily Mann, directed by Chris Foster. Illinois, 1861: Without proof of insanity, Elizabeth Packard is committed by her husband to an asylum. Based on historical events, Emily Mann’s play tells of one woman’s struggle…

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting for the World Premiere Musical “On Cedar Street”

A joyful and inspiring story of second chances when two people come together to wrestle with the events of their lives. At The Unicorn TheatreOn Cedar StreetA World Premiere Musicalbook by Emily Mannmusic by Lucy Simon & Carmel Deanlyrics by Susan Birkenheadadapted from the novel Our Souls at Night by Kent…

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Full 2023 Summer Season

Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) are thrilled to announce BTG’s Full 2023 Summer Season, plus select casting. A full season cast announcement will be released at a later date. The Summer 2023 Season will include Million Dollar Quartet, a three-time Tony Award–nominated…

Harbinger Theatre Announces 2023 Season

Seven amazing shows in our first year! “…you will have a theatrical time you will want to share with friends and relations. After all, it’s about relations and friendships and individualism in the very best sense of the word.”– Peter Bergman/Berkshire Bright Focus Harbinger Theatre’s inaugural year was a great…

REVIEW: “Still Life” at the Ancram Opera House

by Jeannie Marlin Woods STILL LIFE, by Emily Mann, opened September 30th at the Ancram Opera House. A collaboration with Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company, this drama is an emotional and gut-wrenching play. Audience members are advised in advance with this content warning: “Please be advised that the content in this…