In Joan Ackermann’s The Taster, Henry’s career and marriage are in ruins, and his opera-singing wife Claudia wonders why he spends his days translating an obscure play about a boorish King and his beloved food taster. But sometimes a dusty play can speak to us from the past and provide the sustenance we need. Characters pass between the present day and medieval times, weaving a richly layered tapestry of theatre. Henry finds the nourishment he craves in the simple wisdom of a man gifted not only in the art of tasting, but of selfless service to others.
The World Premiere production is directed by Tina Packer and features Rocco Sisto, Maureen O’Flynn, Tom O’Keefe, and Robert Biggs. Scenic design by Yoshi Tanokura, costumes by Govane Lohbauer, lighting design by Christopher Thielking, with music by Scott Killian. In Founders’ Theatre through September 4. Check out the video:
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The final Common Class of the Fall Festival—the Performance Common Class—is the biggest acting class you’ll ever witness. Take a look (this year’s Festival comes to Founders’ Theatre November 19-22):
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Just two weeks remain to catch the runaway hit of the Berkshires’ Fall season: The Hound of the Baskervilles. Written by Steven Canny and John Nicholson and directed by Artistic Director Tony Simotes, this madcap adaptation features Company favorites Jonathan Croy, Josh Aaron McCabe and Ryan Winkles.
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The schedule for the 21st Annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare has been posted!
The Festival weekend in Founders’ Theatre will be as follows. Visit the Fall Festival of Shakespeare page for details on in-school performances the week before.
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Thursday, November 19
6:30 – Chatham High School – Pericles, Prince of Tyre
8:30 – Lenox Memorial High School – Julius Caesar
Friday, November 20
6:30 – Lee High School – King John
8:30 – Mt. Greylock Regional High School – As You Like It
Saturday, November 21
1:30 – Taconic High School – Macbeth
3:30 – Mount Everett Regional High School – Romeo and Juliet
6:30 – Monument Mountain Regional High School – Richard III
8:30 – Springfield Central High School – The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sunday, November 22
1:30 – Taconic Hills High School – King Lear
3:30 – North Andover High School – As You Like It
5:00 – The Reverence
Also check out the latest Common Class video — the Tech Common Class! (Available at the Fall Festival of Shakespeare’s Facebook Page)
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The 21st Annual Fall Festival of Shakespeare is just around the corner—November 19–22 in Founders’ Theatre—and we couldn’t be more excited! Check out the Fall Festival on Facebook by visiting http://www.facebook.com/fallfestival. Become a fan to get updates as we progress, including photos and video of the Festival in action!
To start, here’s a video of last week’s Common Class in Dance/Movement:
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The reviews are in for J.T. Rogers’ White People, directed by Anna Brownsted, a “provocative and funny” (The Arts Fuse) account of three ordinary Americans as they deal their own prejudices and guilt, and the consequences of their actions. These three “absorbing, ultimately wrenching stories” (The Valley Advocate) are being told in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre through next Friday, September 4th only.
White People features Jason Asprey (also playing Hamlet), Michael Hammond (playing Iago in Othello) and Dana Harrison. Buy tickets now.
Check out our interview with the playwright J.T. Rogers right here:
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