Personal Essay: Back on Stage
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss Editor’s Note: Berkshire on Stage critic Paula Kaplan-Reiss had the opportunity to work on the other side of the footlights when she…
REVIEW: “All My Sons” at the Ghent Playhouse
by Jess Hoffman Arthur Miller is perhaps best known for Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, but also amonghis notable works is All My…
REVIEW: “English” at Barrington Stage Company
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss All Americans know how privileged we are that English is a universal language. Rarely are we forced to learn a second language.…
REVIEW: “A New Brain” at Barrington Stage
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss A New Brain, by William Finn, is receiving a new life at Barrington Stage in a collaboration with Williamstown Theatre Festival. What…
REVIEW: “Something Rotten” Playhouse Stage Company in Washington Park
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss As someone privileged to see the original Broadway production of Something Rotten in 2015, starring Brian D’Arcy James and Tony winner Christian…
REVIEW: “The Stones” at Great Barrington Public Theater
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…
REVIEW: “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” at Shakespeare & Company
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss The sun starts to set on a glorious late spring evening over Shakespeare & Company’s outdoor Roman Garden Theatre. As the birds…
REVIEW: “Ruthless!” at the Ghent Playhouse
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss EDITOR’S NOTE: An unfortunate error was made in the editing of this review when it was first posted. That error has been…