Category Archives: Experimental
New Claire Tow Theater – for New Plays Only – Opens at Lincoln Center
A new state-of-the-art theater at New York’s Lincoln Center is big news indeed, especially one dedicated to new plays and playwrights. Read More…
New Claire Tow Theater – for New Plays Only – Opens at Lincoln Center
A new state-of-the-art theater at New York’s Lincoln Center is big news indeed, especially one dedicated to new plays and playwrights. Read More…
Laurie Anderson to work on ‘Delusion’ as Artist in Residence at RPI’s EMPAC 2012-15
A true experimenter at the intersection of performance, media, and technology, Laurie Anderson will have the full resources of the state of the art EMPAC center at RPI in Troy, New York to work on her next major performance piece, ‘Delusion’. She will be Distinguished Artist in Residence for the next three years. Read More…
Laurie Anderson to work on ‘Delusion’ as Artist in Residence at RPI’s EMPAC 2012-15
A true experimenter at the intersection of performance, media, and technology, Laurie Anderson will have the full resources of the state of the art EMPAC center at RPI in Troy, New York to work on her next major performance piece, ‘Delusion’. She will be Distinguished Artist in Residence for the next three years. Read More…
DIverse Contemporary Program from Germany’s musikFabrik at EMPAC Concert Hall May 13
Few contemporary concerts this year will be as challenging and rewarding as that of musikFabrik at EMPAC in Troy, NY. Read More…
DIverse Contemporary Program from Germany’s musikFabrik at EMPAC Concert Hall May 13
Few contemporary concerts this year will be as challenging and rewarding as that of musikFabrik at EMPAC in Troy, NY. Read More…
Exploring Theatre Both In And Beyond the Berkshires – The Burns and Murray Report
Murray threatens to turn on the ghost light. Burns says “wait a minute!, not so fast!” Read More…
Exploring Theatre Both In And Beyond the Berkshires – The Burns and Murray Report
Murray threatens to turn on the ghost light. Burns says “wait a minute!, not so fast!” Read More…
Global Portrait Party – Live! – Will Capture Images of Berkshire Residents and Artists
Can a place sit still long enough for a full portrait? Astrid Hiemer thinks so, and invites artists to Face the World – A Global Portrait Party on May 6. Read More…
Global Portrait Party – Live! – Will Capture Images of Berkshire Residents and Artists
Can a place sit still long enough for a full portrait? Astrid Hiemer thinks so, and invites artists to Face the World – A Global Portrait Party on May 6. Read More…
For Her 80th, Pauline Oliveros Recreates Iconic Cistern Sounds at EMPAC May 10
She is amazing. As composer and musician Pauline Oliveros turns 80 she celebrates the event by literally giving her many admirers a gift of music. Read More…
For Her 80th, Pauline Oliveros Recreates Iconic Cistern Sounds at EMPAC May 10
She is amazing. As composer and musician Pauline Oliveros turns 80 she celebrates the event by literally giving her many admirers a gift of music. Read More…
More About David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s “Here Lies Love” Playing WTF in June
Already a music phenomenon, Here Lies Love is about to shake up the theatre world, too. Read More…
More About David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s “Here Lies Love” Playing WTF in June
Already a music phenomenon, Here Lies Love is about to shake up the theatre world, too. Read More…
Barrington Stage Buys VFW Building as Company Continues to Grow in Downtown Pittsfield
When they first moved to Pittsfield seven years ago, who knew their brand of theatre was just what people were hungry for. They bought and renovated an old vaudeville house on Union Street, and now Stage 2. Read More…
Barrington Stage Buys VFW Building as Company Continues to Grow in Downtown Pittsfield
When they first moved to Pittsfield seven years ago, who knew their brand of theatre was just what people were hungry for. They bought and renovated an old vaudeville house on Union Street, and now Stage 2. Read More…
The Stars Come Out for Spectacular Berkshire Playwright Lab’s Gala at Mahaiwe on June 9
In person, via film and satellite, the stars come out this June to take part in the 5th Season of the Berkshire Playwright’s Lab. Read More…
The Stars Come Out for Spectacular Berkshire Playwright Lab’s Gala at Mahaiwe on June 9
In person, via film and satellite, the stars come out this June to take part in the 5th Season of the Berkshire Playwright’s Lab. Read More…
WTF Pulls Two Surprises: New David Byrne Club Show at Mass MoCA, plus star studded Elephant Man
There were just a couple of blanks to fill in on the Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012 Schedule – but what wonderful suprises Jenny Gersten had up her sleeve! Read More…
WTF Pulls Two Surprises: New David Byrne Club Show at Mass MoCA, plus star studded Elephant Man
There were just a couple of blanks to fill in on the Williamstown Theatre Festival 2012 Schedule – but what wonderful suprises Jenny Gersten had up her sleeve! Read More…
After the Show: Burns and Murray Talk About the 24 Hour Theatre Project
“This is a new adventure, sharing our after-show conversations with the whole world,” Gail said. And so something new begins. Read More…
After the Show: Burns and Murray Talk About the 24 Hour Theatre Project
“This is a new adventure, sharing our after-show conversations with the whole world,” Gail said. And so something new begins. Read More…
Pittsfield to Host Berkshire’s First Anime and Manga Convention May 4-6
The Berkshires are full of surprises, like the news of the areas first Anime and Manga Convention in May which will draw hundreds of fans of these art forms to our area. Read all about it…
Pittsfield to Host Berkshire’s First Anime and Manga Convention May 4-6
The Berkshires are full of surprises, like the news of the areas first Anime and Manga Convention in May which will draw hundreds of fans of these art forms to our area. Read all about it…
This Weekend’s 24 Hour Theatre Project Will Smash Together Time and Creativity to Create 5 Short Works
It’s amazing how the looming threat of a deadline gets our energy and adrenaline flowing. Theatre professionals love getting their synapses firing, and with the 24 Hour Theatre Project this Saturday, we can drop in for the best part, the final result performed just for us. Read More…
This Weekend’s 24 Hour Theatre Project Will Smash Together Time and Creativity to Create 5 Short Works
It’s amazing how the looming threat of a deadline gets our energy and adrenaline flowing. Theatre professionals love getting their synapses firing, and with the 24 Hour Theatre Project this Saturday, we can drop in for the best part, the final result performed just for us. Read More…
Lunchtime fun: Alloy Orchestra Unveils their new Shorts April 10
Watching old films with their new Alloy Orchestra soundtracks performed live is just plain fascinating fun. Sneak away for a long luch hour to take this kids performance in, it’s even more fun for adults. Read More…
Lunchtime fun: Alloy Orchestra Unveils their new Shorts April 10
Watching old films with their new Alloy Orchestra soundtracks performed live is just plain fascinating fun. Sneak away for a long luch hour to take this kids performance in, it’s even more fun for adults. Read More…
Opinion: The Met’s Controversial and Cranky “Valhalla Machine”
With video, backstage photos and lots of opinions, we undertake to tale the tale of The “Valhalla Machine.” This massive gadget is at the heart of the four Ring Cycle operas and has a complex tale of its own to tell, one whose ending, happy or not, is not yet decided. Read More…
Opinion: The Met’s Controversial and Cranky “Valhalla Machine”
With video, backstage photos and lots of opinions, we undertake to tale the tale of The “Valhalla Machine.” This massive gadget is at the heart of the four Ring Cycle operas and has a complex tale of its own to tell, one whose ending, happy or not, is not yet decided. Read More…
Ashfield’s Double Edge Theatre to premiere “The Grand Parade” at DC’s Arena Stage in 2013
It’s exciting to think that the Double Edge Theatre, almost hidden in the woods of nearby Ashfield will travel from their simple farm to the state of the art Arena Stage to present The Grand Parade, but such is the genius of Stacy Klein. Her tenacity is legendary. Read More…
Ashfield’s Double Edge Theatre to premiere “The Grand Parade” at DC’s Arena Stage in 2013
It’s exciting to think that the Double Edge Theatre, almost hidden in the woods of nearby Ashfield will travel from their simple farm to the state of the art Arena Stage to present The Grand Parade, but such is the genius of Stacy Klein. Her tenacity is legendary. Read More…
A Crash Course in Butoh Dance at Empac April 6
Kota Yamazaki is unique in that he brings together Japanese butoh, African dance, and contemporary movement. Read More…
A Crash Course in Butoh Dance at Empac April 6
Kota Yamazaki is unique in that he brings together Japanese butoh, African dance, and contemporary movement. Read More…
10×10 Play Festival at Barrington Stage Company is Total Entertainment
10×10=100 and 100% is the score for the ten new plays that greeted audiences this weekend at Barrington Stage Company (BSC). Not only were there were no disappointments, some were truly stunning. Click on the image of Peggy Pharr Wilson and Robert Zukerman in Total Expression (above) for the full review.
10×10 Play Festival at Barrington Stage Company is Total Entertainment
10×10=100 and 100% is the score for the ten new plays that greeted audiences this weekend at Barrington Stage Company (BSC). Not only were there were no disappointments, some were truly stunning. Click on the image of Peggy Pharr Wilson and Robert Zukerman in Total Expression (above) for the full review.
Chester Theatre Company Announces 2012 Season
The Chester Theatre Company has always had a knack for finding new and unusual comedies and dramas, often verging on the existential and sometimes experimental, but always entertaining and accessible to curious theatre-goers. Click on their Town Hall playing space for info.
Chester Theatre Company Announces 2012 Season
The Chester Theatre Company has always had a knack for finding new and unusual comedies and dramas, often verging on the existential and sometimes experimental, but always entertaining and accessible to curious theatre-goers. Click on their Town Hall playing space for info.
Berkshire Museum debuts PechaKucha Night in Pittsfield – 20 slides x 20 seconds each
It’s the community participation event that is sweeping the world, and for the first time in Western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Museum will present a PechaKucha Night on March 8, 2012 at 7 pm. Click on logo for more info.
Berkshire Museum debuts PechaKucha Night in Pittsfield – 20 slides x 20 seconds each
It’s the community participation event that is sweeping the world, and for the first time in Western Massachusetts, the Berkshire Museum will present a PechaKucha Night on March 8, 2012 at 7 pm. Click on logo for more info.
The Smartphone Film Festival is a Pittsfield original for the 10×10 on North
The Berkshire International Film Festival and the Beacon Cinema joined together for the Berkshires’ first-ever Smartphone Film Festival – a new take on the film festival scene, as part of the 10×10 On North Festival taking place February 16-26 in downtown Pittsfield. Click on headline above for full story.
The Smartphone Film Festival is a Pittsfield original for the 10×10 on North
The Berkshire International Film Festival and the Beacon Cinema joined together for the Berkshires’ first-ever Smartphone Film Festival – a new take on the film festival scene, as part of the 10×10 On North Festival taking place February 16-26 in downtown Pittsfield. Click on headline above for full story.
The Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
The Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
