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WAM Theatre Plans New Dworkin Play, Explores Politics, Arts, Technology in 2012

The spotlight’s on the Women’s Action Movement Theatre in 2012 as they premiere a new play by Susan Dworkin, undertake a 24 Hour theatre project and become resident artists at Pittsfield’s WordxWord Festival. Click photo above for story.

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WAM Theatre Plans New Dworkin Play, Explores Politics, Arts, Technology in 2012

The spotlight’s on the Women’s Action Movement Theatre in 2012 as they premiere a new play by Susan Dworkin, undertake a 24 Hour theatre project and become resident artists at Pittsfield’s WordxWord Festival. Click photo above for story.

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Inventive Dr. Kaboom! Converts Science into Comedy at the Colonial

Coming to the Colonial for a matinee on Feb. 21, Doktor Kaboom! will keep his pupils and their parents riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Audience participation makes it fresh and original, too. Click on Herr Doktor for the full story and hilarious video.

BOSDoktor Kaboom

Inventive Dr. Kaboom! Converts Science into Comedy at the Colonial

Coming to the Colonial for a matinee on Feb. 21, Doktor Kaboom! will keep his pupils and their parents riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Audience participation makes it fresh and original, too. Click on Herr Doktor for the full story and hilarious video.

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The Incredible 2012 10×10 Winter Festival in Pittsfield

This is the festival with everything. 10-minute Tangos at Pittsfield Bra and Girl, poets at the Y Bar and “Local Ink” at Shawn’s Barber Shop, plus 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage. Ciick on the ten playwrights above to see the complete schedule.

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The Incredible 2012 10×10 Winter Festival in Pittsfield

This is the festival with everything. 10-minute Tangos at Pittsfield Bra and Girl, poets at the Y Bar and “Local Ink” at Shawn’s Barber Shop, plus 10 ten-minute plays at Barrington Stage. Ciick on the ten playwrights above to see the complete schedule.

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Thrillers, musicals, drama, farce and Dr. Ruth set stage for the Barrington Stage Co. 2012 Season

Barrington Stage Company isn’t resting on its laurels. It has once again shaken up all the theatrical ingredients and come up with a menu of plays and musicals that bodes well for the coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Click on Julianne Boyd above to go to our full preview.

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Thrillers, musicals, drama, farce and Dr. Ruth set stage for the Barrington Stage Co. 2012 Season

Barrington Stage Company isn’t resting on its laurels. It has once again shaken up all the theatrical ingredients and come up with a menu of plays and musicals that bodes well for the coming Spring, Summer and Fall. Click on Julianne Boyd above to go to our full preview.

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Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA

A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.

BOSZummatonew

Birth of a Band: Zammuto to debut at Mass MoCA

A hotly anticipated new band, has evolved from The Books. You’re going to hear something truly different and exciting, on February 3 at Mass MoCA. His name is Nick and his band’s name is Zammuto. Click pic for details.

The Sol LeWitt building will be open free all day.

Mass MoCA 2012 Free Day Biggest Museum Celebration to Date

While contemporary art museums are not thought of as fun places to bring kids, on 2012′s “Free Day” at Mass MoCA they have outdone themselves with mermaid parades, elevator music and even free cake. Click on Sol LeWitt’s design above to get the full rundown.

The Sol LeWitt building will be open free all day.

Mass MoCA 2012 Free Day Biggest Museum Celebration to Date

While contemporary art museums are not thought of as fun places to bring kids, on 2012′s “Free Day” at Mass MoCA they have outdone themselves with mermaid parades, elevator music and even free cake. Click on Sol LeWitt’s design above to get the full rundown.

Pina, a film by Wim Wenders will screen at the Little Cinema with Ella Baff of Jacob's Pillow.

Dance on FIlm: Wim Wenders and “Pina” Event in 3-D from BIFF

Revolutionary and spellbinding. Wim Wenders shot his film in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of legendary choreographer Pina Bausch. Click on image for details on a special screening with Ella Baff from Jacob’s Pillow.

Pina, a film by Wim Wenders will screen at the Little Cinema with Ella Baff of Jacob's Pillow.

Dance on FIlm: Wim Wenders and “Pina” Event in 3-D from BIFF

Revolutionary and spellbinding. Wim Wenders shot his film in 3D to capture the brilliantly inventive dance world of legendary choreographer Pina Bausch. Click on image for details on a special screening with Ella Baff from Jacob’s Pillow.

10x10 on North is a New Short Play Festival

“10×10 on North” Brings New Color to Midwinter with Ten Hot New Plays

The 10×10 on North festival will enliven downtown Pittsfield during the depth of winter with a dynamic mix of new art, dance, music, theatre, and more, including BSC’s New Play Festival. Click on image above for our report on the plays, actors and directors.

10x10 on North is a New Short Play Festival

“10×10 on North” Brings New Color to Midwinter with Ten Hot New Plays

The 10×10 on North festival will enliven downtown Pittsfield during the depth of winter with a dynamic mix of new art, dance, music, theatre, and more, including BSC’s New Play Festival. Click on image above for our report on the plays, actors and directors.

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Coming to Shakespeare & Company in 2012: Lear, Tempest, Satchmo, Allergist’s Wife, Tartuffe, more

Simotes will direct The Tempest with the incomparable, Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis as Prospero, debut a new play Satchmo with John Douglas Thompson, plus much more in 2012. Read More…

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BOSTempest

Coming to Shakespeare & Company in 2012: Lear, Tempest, Satchmo, Allergist’s Wife, Tartuffe, more

Simotes will direct The Tempest with the incomparable, Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis as Prospero, debut a new play Satchmo with John Douglas Thompson, plus much more in 2012. Read More…

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Berkshire Fringe Announces Audacious Potential Expansion in 2012

In an end of the year message to its tickeet buyers and supporters, the Berkshire Fringe revealed a number of major changes in the annual Festival of music, theatre and dance that they produce each year at Bard College, Simon’s

Words,concepts, theatre....

Berkshire Fringe Announces Audacious Potential Expansion in 2012

In an end of the year message to its tickeet buyers and supporters, the Berkshire Fringe revealed a number of major changes in the annual Festival of music, theatre and dance that they produce each year at Bard College, Simon’s

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12 Best TED Talks on Arts and Entertainment for 2012

As the new year approaches, we take stock of the year just passed, and note how we might do better. This weekend, take a listen to some of the great minds in arts and entertainment for insights on how they

12 x 12 TED

12 Best TED Talks on Arts and Entertainment for 2012

As the new year approaches, we take stock of the year just passed, and note how we might do better. This weekend, take a listen to some of the great minds in arts and entertainment for insights on how they

Debarah Carr Dance at Mass MoCA

Darrah Carr to put Contemporary Spin on Irish Step Dancing Jan. 21 at Mass MoCA

Over the years traditional dance doesn’t seem to change much, but every now and then it takes a giant leap forward. Lord of the Dance blended old Irish dance elements with new to great acclaim. Yet it remained true to

Debarah Carr Dance at Mass MoCA

Darrah Carr to put Contemporary Spin on Irish Step Dancing Jan. 21 at Mass MoCA

Over the years traditional dance doesn’t seem to change much, but every now and then it takes a giant leap forward. Lord of the Dance blended old Irish dance elements with new to great acclaim. Yet it remained true to

MOMIX Botanica

“Botanica” at the Joyce – MOMIX Makes Magic Out of Movement

The dance world tends to celebrate the holiday season with variations of the traditional Nutcracker, but Moses Pendleton and his sensational MOXMIX company are trying something new this year. Botanica, one of the company’s signature pieces is receiving a month

MOMIX Botanica

“Botanica” at the Joyce – MOMIX Makes Magic Out of Movement

The dance world tends to celebrate the holiday season with variations of the traditional Nutcracker, but Moses Pendleton and his sensational MOXMIX company are trying something new this year. Botanica, one of the company’s signature pieces is receiving a month

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20 Hot Performances Announced for Mass MoCA in Early 2012

(Above: Delicate Steve and his band) From our News Desk: Mass MoCA’s Winter/Spring season has cast its net wide, finding a score of offerings with incredible range and depth. The never timid North Adams, MA institution has once again found

BOSDelicateSteveLead

20 Hot Performances Announced for Mass MoCA in Early 2012

(Above: Delicate Steve and his band) From our News Desk: Mass MoCA’s Winter/Spring season has cast its net wide, finding a score of offerings with incredible range and depth. The never timid North Adams, MA institution has once again found

December Llistings

A very lively December Calendar Guarantees Holiday Fun for all

(Photo above of Winter in the Berkshires by Debbbie Storie.) Here’s our roundup of Holiday fun for friends and family to enjoy this month. With Nutcrackers, Santas and Christmas Carols all over the place, the hills are more alive than

December Llistings

A very lively December Calendar Guarantees Holiday Fun for all

(Photo above of Winter in the Berkshires by Debbbie Storie.) Here’s our roundup of Holiday fun for friends and family to enjoy this month. With Nutcrackers, Santas and Christmas Carols all over the place, the hills are more alive than

Occupy Broadway

“Occupy Broadway” Included 24 Hours of Free Performances

For an update on the event itself, read our follow up story, Occupy Broadway Draws SRO Crowd in Midtown Occupy Broadway is described as “a symbolic attempt to regain the space of theatre as an accessible, popular art form, bringing

Occupy Broadway

“Occupy Broadway” Included 24 Hours of Free Performances

For an update on the event itself, read our follow up story, Occupy Broadway Draws SRO Crowd in Midtown Occupy Broadway is described as “a symbolic attempt to regain the space of theatre as an accessible, popular art form, bringing

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Japanther and Innovative “The Cake of The 3 Towers” Rocks EMPAC Dec. 2-3

Seen above: Japanther / Photo: William Gill / troyatnight.com Japanther is an art project established circa 2001 by Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly in Brooklyn, New York. They tend to create wild interactive live showings in unconventional settings, in this

BOSJapanther

Japanther and Innovative “The Cake of The 3 Towers” Rocks EMPAC Dec. 2-3

Seen above: Japanther / Photo: William Gill / troyatnight.com Japanther is an art project established circa 2001 by Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly in Brooklyn, New York. They tend to create wild interactive live showings in unconventional settings, in this

Composer and RPI Professor Neil Rolnick.

RPI’s Neil Rolnick performs “Mono” on Dec. 1 – A Musical Work about Hearing Loss

Drawing on a personal experience of hearing loss, composer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Neil Rolnick will perform portions of his latest composition – titled “MONO” – an exploration of the nature and fragility of sensory perception, Dec. 1 at

Composer and RPI Professor Neil Rolnick.

RPI’s Neil Rolnick performs “Mono” on Dec. 1 – A Musical Work about Hearing Loss

Drawing on a personal experience of hearing loss, composer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Neil Rolnick will perform portions of his latest composition – titled “MONO” – an exploration of the nature and fragility of sensory perception, Dec. 1 at

Maya Beiser in a photo by Miroyuki Ito

Maya Beiser’s Cello Opera “Elsewhere” Includes Dance, Video at Mass MoCA Dec.10

“It was a typical warm and luminous Mediterranean winter day,” Maya Beiser recalls. “We were driving through the winding road alongside the Dead Sea, deep in the Judea dessert. Occasionally, the knowledgeable Bedouin guide traveling with us would point out

Maya Beiser in a photo by Miroyuki Ito

Maya Beiser’s Cello Opera “Elsewhere” Includes Dance, Video at Mass MoCA Dec.10

“It was a typical warm and luminous Mediterranean winter day,” Maya Beiser recalls. “We were driving through the winding road alongside the Dead Sea, deep in the Judea dessert. Occasionally, the knowledgeable Bedouin guide traveling with us would point out

Best Practices in Banana Time at Mass MoCA

Mass MoCA Hosts Best Practices in Banana Time with Doctor Rodenberger in North Adams Dec. 3

From our News Desk: With well over a million users, Second Life, an online virtual reality world/community, active twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, is a phenomenon to be reckoned with. Mass MoCA’s current exhibition The Workers includes

Best Practices in Banana Time at Mass MoCA

Mass MoCA Hosts Best Practices in Banana Time with Doctor Rodenberger in North Adams Dec. 3

From our News Desk: With well over a million users, Second Life, an online virtual reality world/community, active twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, is a phenomenon to be reckoned with. Mass MoCA’s current exhibition The Workers includes

Dionysia at EMPAC

Ancient Greek Satyr Play Dionysia, Reinvented by L.A.’s Poor Dog Group at EMPAC

Those who are fortunate enough to discuss the ancient foundations of theatre with Kate Maguire, Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group, discover just how passionate she is about the Greek Plays. She stresses their role in defining theatre, but

Dionysia at EMPAC

Ancient Greek Satyr Play Dionysia, Reinvented by L.A.’s Poor Dog Group at EMPAC

Those who are fortunate enough to discuss the ancient foundations of theatre with Kate Maguire, Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group, discover just how passionate she is about the Greek Plays. She stresses their role in defining theatre, but

November on Berkshire Stages

November Brings People and Performances Inside as Holiday Season Nears

Football games, brisk walks and prepping for winter will still find lots of people outside during November, but the days grow shorter, the nights darker, and both spouses and friends draw closer to each other. All too soon it will

November on Berkshire Stages

November Brings People and Performances Inside as Holiday Season Nears

Football games, brisk walks and prepping for winter will still find lots of people outside during November, but the days grow shorter, the nights darker, and both spouses and friends draw closer to each other. All too soon it will