Pittsfield, MA — Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire are pleased to welcome four playwrights to the Berkshires this spring as part of its ongoing Playwright Residency in collaboration with Roundabout Theatre Company. The 2026 residency will take place March 16 through March 29 at BTG’s…
Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group’s 2026 season celebrates stories that bring people together—across generations, communities and moments in history. From exuberant family musicals and community-driven productions to intimate plays that reflect the quiet turning points of our lives, this season explores how connection, courage and self-discovery shape who we…
Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire are thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for the highly anticipated fall production of Metamorphoses, Mary Zimmerman’s Tony Award-winning and Drama Desk Award-winning masterpiece. Directed by Isadora Wolfe, former Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director of Sleep…
Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire are thrilled to announce the company for the upcoming production of Out of Character, the deeply personal and profoundly moving solo play written and performed by Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel. Directed by the acclaimed Tony Taccone,…
by Barbara Waldinger The second most important announcement by the Berkshire Theatre Group, after its decision to produce THE WEIR, an exquisite play by Conor McPherson, was the name of the director: Eric Hill. Once that was established, we knew this delicate play would be in capable hands and the…
Pittsfield, MA – Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) are excited to announce casting for the upcoming production of Conor McPherson’s The Weir, a haunting tale of Irish folklore and revelation. At The Unicorn Theatre The Weir written by Conor McPherson directed by Eric Hillmovement direction by…
by Paula Kaplan-Reiss We are all familiar with the iconic musicals of Rodgers & Hammerstein. We have seen them on the stage and screen, and many of us saw them performed at our high schools. Likely, we have never heard of Pipe Dream, originally performed on Broadway in 1955 and…
Pittsfield, MA – Join Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director and CEO) later this summer for an extraordinary lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. Enjoy three national performing acts that promise unforgettable experiences for audiences. Then, get ready for the holidays as A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens…
