Congregation Knesset Israel Presents a Reading of “Jacob’s Torah”

Jacob’s Torah: A Staged Reading Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield MA Written by Jesse Waldinger Directed by Barbara Waldinger The odyssey of a mystical Torah and the people who loved and protected it. Jacob’s Torah recounts the rescue of a Torah scroll…

OLLI at BCC Performing Arts Initiative Presents “Six Grandfathers” & “Rabbi Franklin’s Model T”

OLLI at BCC Performing Arts Initiative Presents: OLLI Players, a Reader’s Theatre Company “Six Grandfathers” & “Rabbi Franklin’s Model T“ by Jesse Waldinger Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Free & open to all In-person at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street, Pittsfield, MA. Two Staged Readings Rabbi Franklin’s Model…

OLLI at BCC Performing Arts Initiative Presents: OLLI Players Audition Notice

Calling all Berkshire OLLI actors!! Auditions for the newly-formed OLLI Players, a Reader’s Theatre Company, will take place on: Wednesday, September 11, 1:30-4:00 p.m. andThursday, September 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Berkshire Community College (BCC), 1350 West Street in Pittsfield in Room G-12 (easy parking in the visitors’ spots across from…

Staged Reading of “United States v. Susan B. Anthony” October 6

Announcing a staged reading of “United States v. Susan B. Anthony,” a play by Jesse Waldinger, directed by Barbara Waldinger.   Part of the newly-renovated Adams Theater (27 Park Street, Adams MA) Fall Festival weekend, the reading will take place on Friday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m, followed by a talkback. …

Foothills Arts Council Seeks Directors for August Evening of One-Acts

Foothills Arts Council will be presenting their third annual Short Play Festival in August, and directors are needed for 6 short plays.  Production dates are the weekend of August 18 and auditions will be held the evening of May 31 and afternoon of June 3.  Experienced directors are great but directorial experience is not necessary for this project!  This is a…