REVIEW: “The Approach” at Shakespeare & Company

by Roseann Cane “Mark O’Rowe’s play, The Approach, is a riddle….The story is told by what is not being said.” –from the Directors’ Notes by Mark Farrell and Tina Packer Onstage, at a cafe table, before an aptly expressionist backdrop depicting a bustling, shadowy Dublin street, we witness a series…

“The Approach” Opens Shakespeare & Company’s 45th Season

Live and Virtual Performances will be Presented May 6 – 29 at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre LENOX, Mass. – Shakespeare & Company presents The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe, to be staged at the Company’s Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre May 6 through May 29. Co-directed by Mark Farrell and Shakespeare &…

Shakespeare & Company Announces the Cast of “The Approach”

LENOX, Mass. – Shakespeare & Company announces the cast of The Approach by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe, to be staged at the Company’s Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre May 6 through May 29. Co-directed by Mark Farrell and Shakespeare & Company’s Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer, The Approach follows the story of Anna, Cora, and Denise…

Shakespeare & Company Presents March Mash-up: Contemporary Readings

LENOX, Mass. — Shakespeare & Company will present March Mash-up: Contemporary Readings on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, featuring three contemporary play readings written by women playwrights.  Beginning on Saturday, March 26 at 4 p.m., the weekend includes White Savior by Catherine Filloux, The Islanders by Carey Crim, and Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams.  4…

Shakespeare & Company Announces Modern Titles of 2022 Season

LENOX, Mass. – Tickets for the Modern titles of Shakespeare & Company’s 2022 Season are on sale now, joining the previously announced Classic productions. Slated to run from May 6 through October 30, the season – Shakespeare & Company’s 45th – marks the reopening of the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre following its…

Shakespeare & Company Continues Virtual Programming with “Breath of Life”

UPDATE! Due to technical difficulties, the release of Breath of Life has been delayed. The film will be now released Sunday, September 5. Anyone who registered to watch the film today will receive notification from the Box Office. [Lenox, MA – August 27, 2021] Following up its wildly successful offering of King Lear featuring Christopher…