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“White People” is “provocative and funny”

Published on August 27, 2009 in 2009-2010 Season, Reviews, S&Co Video and White People. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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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In the News: Tony Simotes, Theatre training in the Berkshires

Published on August 13, 2009 in 2009-2010 Season, In the News and S&Co Video. 0 Comments

Today we’ve got two new videos to share: First up is a look at education and training at Berkshire County theatres on Only in the Berkshires from the Berkshire Visitors Bureau (featuring Associate Director of Education Jenna Ware):

Then it’s an interview with Tony Simotes on local television station CTSB’s Spirit of the Berkshires with Andrew Cort, in which he discusses each of the Shakespeare titles in Founders’ Theatre: Othello, Hamlet and Twelfth Night.

Video Preview: …Charlotte Salomon

Published on June 6, 2009 in 2009-2010 Season, S&Co Video and The Diva Series. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

The Actors Rehearse the Story of is now playing (through next Sunday, June 14) in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. It features in a myriad of roles in a true-to-life story about family, the artistic journey and the strength of the human voice. Take a look at this video, created by director Jonathan Rest, for a taste of the power in this one-woman play (written by , Penny Kreitzer and Jonathan Rest). Buy tickets now.

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Shakespeare in the Courts and Stephen Colbert

Published on June 1, 2009 in Education, In the News and S&Co Video. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

This spring, the Shakespeare in the Courts program was expanded to three branches covering all of Berkshire County—North Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington. The last of these to perform, the Pittsfield group, presents their work this Thursday at Founders’ Theatre.

In honor of them and , that “do-gooder judge from  Massachusetts” who is retiring this year, we present to you “The Word” from the April 20, 2006 episode of The Colbert Report, in which Colbert lovingly pokes fun at our nationally recognized program.

Join us this Thursday, June 4th at 7:30pm in Founders’ Theatre for the final Shakespeare in the Courts performance — Julius Caesar — and help thank Judge Perachi for his work. Admission is free.

Video Preview: Shirley Valentine

Published on May 19, 2009 in 2009-2010 Season, S&Co Video and The Diva Series. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Shirley Valentine is the irrepressible woman-next-door who escapes a world of stagnancy and discovers independence during one fateful holiday to Greece. reprises her role as Shirley for four performances only this May (and one in September) as part of the Diva Series. Written by Willy Russell, directed by Jenna Ware.

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Join Us! A Season Preview

Published on April 28, 2009 in 2009-2010 Season and S&Co Video. 0 Comments Tags: , .

The 2009-10 season will be “young, passionate, daring and joyful. This is life laid bare,” says Artistic Director . With a re-dedication to the powerful truths at the heart of Shakespeare’s work and the excitement sparked by a new theatre and production center, our 2009-10 Play On! Season reinforces our commitment to the core themes that have made it an invaluable part of the Berkshires community for 32 years. Here’s a glimpse of what we have in store.

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A call to action

Published on April 9, 2009 in 2009-2010 Season and S&Co Video. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Contribute to Shakespeare & Company:

A from Shakespeare & Company: (Founding Artistic Director), Jonathan Croy (Youth Programs Director), (Associate Director of Training), Alexandra Lincoln (School Programs Manager), Jenna Ware (Associate Director of Education), Josie Wilson (Education Artist), Sam Shuker Haines (Young Company Student), Catherine Glavicic (Training Programs Manager), Tyisha Turner (Box Office Representative/Education Alumna), Michael F. Toomey (Education Artist), (Director of Publicity and Playbill Advertising), Sophie Breton (Corporate Controller), Govane Lohbauer (Costume Director), Dana Harrison (Audience Services Manager/Education Artist), Ute DeFarlo (Director of Development), Victoria Vining (Group Sales Director), Jeremy Goodwin (Associate Director of Publicity and Playbill Advertising), (Director of Education), Jim Day (Costume Rentals Supervisor), Kari Daly (Ticketing Services Manager), Enrico Spada (Marketing & Web Manager), Mike Clary (Director of Communications), Bob Lohbauer (Weapons Master).