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hang
In the dark and poetic comedy written by debbie tucker green, three individuals face off in a stark government room where justice hangs in the balance. A devastating decision with lingering consequences forms the underpinning of this unique and riveting story.
THE CHAIRS
In a house on an island, a very old couple pass their time collecting and inventorying chairs while sharing half-remembered stories. With brilliant eccentricity, Ionesco's 'tragic farce' combines a comic portrait of human folly with a magical experiment in theatrical possibilities.
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Described as a "great evening of theatre" by the Berkshire Edge, don't miss your chance to see 'hang'. One week left, be sure to get tickets before it's too late! Get Tickets --> https://www.shakespeare.org/shows/2021/hang After the matinee performances of 'hang', join director Regge Life and learn more about his book 'Becoming an Actor's Director: Directing Actors for Film and Television'.
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May 1st - May Day - was celebrated in Elizabethan England as the first day of summer. It featured crowning a May Queen, a Green Man and dancing around a maypole. (Kate Kenney, Madeleine Rose Maggio, Rory Hammond, A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2017. 📸 Olivia Winslow. #mayday https://t.co/7Hxdugil2b
5 months ago via Twitter
How would you describe this year so far in three words or less? Elizabethan swearing allowed. Actors: Madeleine Rose Maggio, Rylan Morsbach, Devante Owens: 📸 Eloy Garcia. Loves Labors Lost, 2018. #berkshake #wevegotquestions #lovelivetheatre #performance #intheberkshires https://t.co/AqlUOg29Zl
5 months ago via Twitter
It's National Siblings Day. Perfect time to mention that King Lear wasn't the father of the year. (King Lear, 2003; John Douglas Thompson, Jason Asprey. 📸 Kevin Sprague.) Get all the details on our upcoming King Lear performance: https://t.co/SYy6sQpDCZ #siblingsday etc https://t.co/NIiv0a901v
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