Berkshire on Stage

by Barbara Waldinger Reflecting on the first of three productions by the Great Barrington Public Theater this question arises:  how do we categorize FRAGMENTS?  Playwright/Performer…

by Emily Edelman The North American premiere of Oren Safdie’s “Survival of the Unfit” from Great Barrington Public Theater showcases the story of 39-year-old Samuel, who brings…

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…

by Barbara Waldinger Actors are hired for piecemeal work–one production at a time—unless they are fortunate enough to be part of a continuing series, as…

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The Stones by Kit Brookman, in its American premiere at Great Barrington Public Theater, was first presented the summer of 2022 at…

by Jeannie Marlin Woods They say that the fear of public speaking is, for most people, greater than the fear of death. As such, this…

by Jeannie Marlin Woods Robin Gerber’s play, “The Shot”, is a shocking and visceral new work. Its limited run June 16-19 at the Great Barrington…

by Barbara Waldinger “I never wanted to write anything autobiographical.  To put my life and the lives of those around me on stage crossed a…