by Macey Levin Mark St. Germain. a prolific local playwright, is known for “Freud’s Last Session,” which was filmed starring Anthony Hopkins, and “Becoming Dr. Ruth” among other wonderful productions seen in the Berkshire area. His most recent play, “Magdalene,” is a mesmerizing exploration of memory and interpretation under the…
Chester Theatre Company announces the casting for Mark St. Germain’s newest play, Magdalene to run June 19-29, 2025. Eighteen years after the death of Christ, Peter seeks out Mary Magdalene, whom he banished after the crucifixion. Peter needs an ally against a self-proclaimed Apostle angling for power in the growing church. In…
Chester Theatre Company announces a season of four contemporary plays and one special event. The theatre’s 36th season invites theatregoers on a journey. Travel from the icy Arctic to the vibrant streets of Harlem, from a quiet room in Middle America to a humble home in the Middle East. Meet…
by Macey Levin  Chester Theatre Company, Chester, Massachusetts, has built a reputation of producing provocative plays. Their most recent production of Unreconciled, workshopped and given its world premiere at Chester, is about to move to London. The current offering Will Sacrifice by Julie McKee is another premiere. It doesn’t match…
Chester Theatre Company presentsWill Sacrifice (World Premiere) July 25–August 4 Written by Julie McKee Directed by Keira Naughton with Ken Cheeseman, Catherine Lloyd Burns, and Greg Stuhr This brand-new comedy introduces us to Bridget (Catherine Lloyd Burns) and Nigel’s (Ken Cheeseman) fraught marriage and their cramped NYC apartment. Bridget’s stagnant…
Chester, MA – Co-Producing Artistic Directors James Barry and Tara Franklin are pleased to announce the full casting for Chester Theatre Company’s 2024 season, the second under their direction, and the 35th for CTC. Barry and Franklin are proud to celebrate this milestone season with the extraordinary artists and audiences that make Chester Theatre Company so special. “Welcoming…
The 2024 line up includes two World Premieres! Chester Theatre Company, Chester, MA –  The Season: The Thin Place Written by Lucas Hnath Directed by Gabrielle Farrah June 20 – 30 DESCRIPTION: Everyone who ever died is still here, just in a different part of here. Linda can communicate with…
by Barbara Waldinger Chester Theatre Company’s mission statement includes two important goals: offering audiences “fresh perspectives on vital issues” and developing and supporting new work. Responding to this, along came Fran Henry, founder of a thirty-year-old organization called Stop It Now!, devoted to preventing “the sexual abuse of children by…
