OLLI Presents the ‘Berkshire Theatre Critics Panel’

Three Berkshire on Stage Critics on the Panel Pittsfield— On Thursday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m., OLLI: the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College presents the “Berkshire Theatre Critics Panel”. Online, free, and open to all, the Berkshire Theatre Critics Panel returns for an in-depth discussion and review of the…

REVIEW: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Shakespeare & Company

by Jeannie Marlin Woods Summer in the Berkshires is chocked full of delights and Shakespeare and Company is offering a super-duper production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. The play, with multiple love stories, magical fairies, and gorgeous poetry, is always entertaining. This version, under the masterful direction of artistic Director…

REVIEW: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” at SLOC Musical Theater

by Paula Kaplan-Reiss Editor’s Note: Director Jeannie Marlin Woods and assistant stage manager Jess Hoffman are members of our Berkshire on Stage team of critics, but since we all work remotely, Dr. Kaplan-Reiss actually does not know them very well. We decided to overlook this minor conflict of interest in…

SLOC Seeking Volunteer Costume & Prop Designers for “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”

SLOC Musical Theater Seeking Costume Designer and Prop Designer for July production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” Calling all theater artists! SLOC musical theater is looking a costume and prop designer for our summer production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”, directed by Jeannie Woods.  Rehearsals begin May 22nd,…

SLOC Musical Theater Seeking Production Team Members for “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”

Calling all theater artists! SLOC Musical Theater is looking to fill the following creative team roles for our summer production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”, directed by Jeannie Woods. Rehearsals begin May 22nd, technical rehearsals begin July 7th, and the production runs July 14-23, 2023. Available roles: -Lighting…

REVIEW: “The Shot” at Great Barrington Public Theater

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 Public Theater is sure to stand out as a highlight of the 2022 Berkshire theatre season. A collaboration between GBPT and Spark Theatrical and playwright…

REVIEW: “Exit Strategy” at Harbinger Theatre

by Jeannie Marlin Woods Community theatre is—almost by definition—a miracle. People devote untold hours of their lives to coming together to create and share their stage magic. The Harbinger Theatre is the newest company in the Albany capital region and is avowedly committed to the challenge of new plays and…

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