Category Archives: Interviews

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Playwright Theresa Rebeck and Producer Michael Ritchie talk theatre, tickets, subscribers

One of the big mysteries of theatre is matching what’s being done on stage with what the public says it wants to see. That’s why this dialogue between a playwright and a producer is so fascinating. Theresa Rebeck’s The Understudy

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Playwright Theresa Rebeck and Producer Michael Ritchie talk theatre, tickets, subscribers

One of the big mysteries of theatre is matching what’s being done on stage with what the public says it wants to see. That’s why this dialogue between a playwright and a producer is so fascinating. Theresa Rebeck’s The Understudy

Lee Blessing will give a talk at Barrington Stage Company on Africa.

“Africa Then and Now” – a Free Talk with Lee Blessing at Barrington Stage

Africa Then and Now With Going to St. Ives playwright Lee Blessing Sunday, July 3 at 1pm More than being just a presenter of plays, Barrington Stage Company (BSC) likes to explore their subject matter in depth. And while there

Lee Blessing will give a talk at Barrington Stage Company on Africa.

“Africa Then and Now” – a Free Talk with Lee Blessing at Barrington Stage

Africa Then and Now With Going to St. Ives playwright Lee Blessing Sunday, July 3 at 1pm More than being just a presenter of plays, Barrington Stage Company (BSC) likes to explore their subject matter in depth. And while there

Ted Shawn, founder of Jacob's Pillow.

Ted Shawn, Weekend “Out” at Jacob’s Pillow and Gay History – Norton Owen Interview

As Gay Pride Month winds down and the Berkshire arts season gears up, it’s a choice time to explore some little known history of Jacob’s Pillow. Most folks know that Jacob’s Pillow was founded in 1931 by Ted Shawn (seen

Ted Shawn, founder of Jacob's Pillow.

Ted Shawn, Weekend “Out” at Jacob’s Pillow and Gay History – Norton Owen Interview

As Gay Pride Month winds down and the Berkshire arts season gears up, it’s a choice time to explore some little known history of Jacob’s Pillow. Most folks know that Jacob’s Pillow was founded in 1931 by Ted Shawn (seen

Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state under Richard Nixon.

Barrington Stage audience will link to Henry Kissinger for Live from 92 Street Y Broadcast

A last minute addition to the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” simulcast has been announced by Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Knesset Israel (KI) and it is a big deal. While these sessions are flashed around the country, the

Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state under Richard Nixon.

Barrington Stage audience will link to Henry Kissinger for Live from 92 Street Y Broadcast

A last minute addition to the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” simulcast has been announced by Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Knesset Israel (KI) and it is a big deal. While these sessions are flashed around the country, the

Tony Simotes in a photo by Kevin Sprague.

Tony Simotes – From “Women of Will” to “War of the Worlds” at Shakespeare & Co

We were glad to catch up with Tony Simotes, artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, and talk a bit about the coming season. (Seen above in photo by Kevin Sprague) We asked about both his health and that of the

Tony Simotes in a photo by Kevin Sprague.

Tony Simotes – From “Women of Will” to “War of the Worlds” at Shakespeare & Co

We were glad to catch up with Tony Simotes, artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, and talk a bit about the coming season. (Seen above in photo by Kevin Sprague) We asked about both his health and that of the

Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano dialogues.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 7 of 7) “It’s a Wrap”

In this final installment of their dialogue Murray and Giuliano discuss cutting edge theatre which is a mainstay of America Repertory Theatre in Cambridge. Giuliano asks why there is nothing like that in the Berkshires. Murray defines his approach to

Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano dialogues.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 7 of 7) “It’s a Wrap”

In this final installment of their dialogue Murray and Giuliano discuss cutting edge theatre which is a mainstay of America Repertory Theatre in Cambridge. Giuliano asks why there is nothing like that in the Berkshires. Murray defines his approach to

Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano dialogues. Berkshire on Stage.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 6 of 7) “Media Impact of Social Networking”

Media Impact of Social Networking by Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Blogs and the social networks routinely scoop print media on news, previews and reviews. By the time newspapers cover arts stories they may be days old. Arts organizations continue

Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano dialogues. Berkshire on Stage.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 6 of 7) “Media Impact of Social Networking”

Media Impact of Social Networking by Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Blogs and the social networks routinely scoop print media on news, previews and reviews. By the time newspapers cover arts stories they may be days old. Arts organizations continue

The Larry Murray-Charles Giuliano Dialogues

The Giuliano-Murray DIalogues (Part 5 of 7) “Blogs and Social Networking”

Blogs and Social Networking By: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano – 2011-02-22 In the current political turmoil in the Middle East we have seen how Facebook, e-mail, and social networking have resulted in resistance and regime changes. Developments in information

The Larry Murray-Charles Giuliano Dialogues

The Giuliano-Murray DIalogues (Part 5 of 7) “Blogs and Social Networking”

Blogs and Social Networking By: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano – 2011-02-22 In the current political turmoil in the Middle East we have seen how Facebook, e-mail, and social networking have resulted in resistance and regime changes. Developments in information

Coffee with Kate Maguire

Interview: Theatre Still Matters to Kate Maguire at the Berkshire Theatre Festival

Grabbing a coffee from Dottie’s I dashed down North Street to the Colonial Theatre with a hundred questions for Kate Maguire. Now in charge of both the Berkshire Theatre Festival and the Colonial Theatre operation, everyone is curious as to

Coffee with Kate Maguire

Interview: Theatre Still Matters to Kate Maguire at the Berkshire Theatre Festival

Grabbing a coffee from Dottie’s I dashed down North Street to the Colonial Theatre with a hundred questions for Kate Maguire. Now in charge of both the Berkshire Theatre Festival and the Colonial Theatre operation, everyone is curious as to

The Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Dialogues.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 4 of 7) “Separating the Personal and the Objective”

Separating the Personal and the Objective by Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Interviews provide direct access to theatre’s primary sources of information. There is much to be learned through talking with actors and directors. But it can also entail a

The Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Dialogues.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 4 of 7) “Separating the Personal and the Objective”

Separating the Personal and the Objective by Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Interviews provide direct access to theatre’s primary sources of information. There is much to be learned through talking with actors and directors. But it can also entail a

Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Dialogues, Part 3.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 3 of 7) “From Publicist to Journalist”

Murray’s transition from PR and Marketing to Berkshire on Stage by Charles Giuliano and Larry Murray After a career in marketing and PR for the BSO and Boston Ballet, and a decade building Arts Boston, in the past few seasons

Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Dialogues, Part 3.

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 3 of 7) “From Publicist to Journalist”

Murray’s transition from PR and Marketing to Berkshire on Stage by Charles Giuliano and Larry Murray After a career in marketing and PR for the BSO and Boston Ballet, and a decade building Arts Boston, in the past few seasons

Dialogue with Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 2 of 7) “Stage, Screen, Opera, Ballet”

Recalling Boston’s Legendary Sarah Caldwell and E. Virginia Williams By: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Larry Murray moved from promoting the Pocket Mime to the BSO and Boston Ballet. He also worked with the legendary opera promoter Sarah Caldwell. He

Dialogue with Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 2 of 7) “Stage, Screen, Opera, Ballet”

Recalling Boston’s Legendary Sarah Caldwell and E. Virginia Williams By: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano Larry Murray moved from promoting the Pocket Mime to the BSO and Boston Ballet. He also worked with the legendary opera promoter Sarah Caldwell. He

Behind the Masks: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 1 of 7) “Behind the Masks”

Background to this series In the early 2000′s writers Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano each arrived separately in the Berkshires after careers in Boston. In 2006, Giuliano evolved his Maverick website into the more comprehensive digital magazine Berkshire Fine Arts

Behind the Masks: Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano

The Giuliano-Murray Dialogues (Part 1 of 7) “Behind the Masks”

Background to this series In the early 2000′s writers Larry Murray and Charles Giuliano each arrived separately in the Berkshires after careers in Boston. In 2006, Giuliano evolved his Maverick website into the more comprehensive digital magazine Berkshire Fine Arts

Playwright Mentoring Project, North Adams, MA

Slices of Real Life as Viewed through BSC’s Playwright Mentoring Project

Over the coming weekend, six groups of teens will be telling their stories in the form of short plays that they have written and act in. It can be scary since they explore some pretty personal aspects of their lives.

Playwright Mentoring Project, North Adams, MA

Slices of Real Life as Viewed through BSC’s Playwright Mentoring Project

Over the coming weekend, six groups of teens will be telling their stories in the form of short plays that they have written and act in. It can be scary since they explore some pretty personal aspects of their lives.

Julianne Boyd

In Conversation with Julianne Boyd about the new Barrington Stage season

Julianne Boyd is much more than the Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company, the person who gets to pick the plays they do. She is an administrator, a diplomat, a financier and a miracle worker as well. She has an

Julianne Boyd

In Conversation with Julianne Boyd about the new Barrington Stage season

Julianne Boyd is much more than the Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company, the person who gets to pick the plays they do. She is an administrator, a diplomat, a financier and a miracle worker as well. She has an

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Pittsfield Reads! A City Focuses on Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 in April

The City of Pittsfield and its many collaborative cultural institutions are amazingly serious about developing the minds of its citizens (not just students) into strong and flexible assets that will enable them to better solve problems, attract new and better

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Pittsfield Reads! A City Focuses on Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 in April

The City of Pittsfield and its many collaborative cultural institutions are amazingly serious about developing the minds of its citizens (not just students) into strong and flexible assets that will enable them to better solve problems, attract new and better

Jenny Gersten is determined.

Jenny Gersten: From Broadway to the Berkshires and Williamstown Theatre Festival

She’s worked behind the scenes on hit Broadway musicals like Hair, Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Billy Eilliot, and brought dozens of first class productions to life. She earlier spent nine years as associate artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre

Jenny Gersten is determined.

Jenny Gersten: From Broadway to the Berkshires and Williamstown Theatre Festival

She’s worked behind the scenes on hit Broadway musicals like Hair, Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Billy Eilliot, and brought dozens of first class productions to life. She earlier spent nine years as associate artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre

Mild Mannered Peter Schickle.

Talking with the man who rediscovered PDQ Bach, Peter Schickele

With the arrival of his 75th birthday year, my old pal, the dogged professor Peter Schickele decided to take a year off from performing the deservedly under appreciated works of the last, and least, of the Bach progeny, P.D.Q. As

Mild Mannered Peter Schickle.

Talking with the man who rediscovered PDQ Bach, Peter Schickele

With the arrival of his 75th birthday year, my old pal, the dogged professor Peter Schickele decided to take a year off from performing the deservedly under appreciated works of the last, and least, of the Bach progeny, P.D.Q. As

Jeff (l) and Laura Roudabush.

Laura and Jeff Roudabush, Barrington Stage’s “Power Couple”

The Berkshire Spotlight Talking with the creative people who work behind the scenes It was Bess Hochstein who first dubbed them the Barrington Stage power couple in Rural Intelligence (RI), the online magazine that is the “blue book” of the

Jeff (l) and Laura Roudabush.

Laura and Jeff Roudabush, Barrington Stage’s “Power Couple”

The Berkshire Spotlight Talking with the creative people who work behind the scenes It was Bess Hochstein who first dubbed them the Barrington Stage power couple in Rural Intelligence (RI), the online magazine that is the “blue book” of the

Matthew Lopez, author of The Whipping Man

Barrington Stage picks another winner: “The Whipping Man” opens this week in Manhattan

Julianne Boyd, artistic director of Barrington Stage Company puts her company’s reputation on the line each time she takes a chance on an unknown. In the case of The Whipping Man, which kicked off her 2010 season at Stage 2,

Matthew Lopez, author of The Whipping Man

Barrington Stage picks another winner: “The Whipping Man” opens this week in Manhattan

Julianne Boyd, artistic director of Barrington Stage Company puts her company’s reputation on the line each time she takes a chance on an unknown. In the case of The Whipping Man, which kicked off her 2010 season at Stage 2,

92nd Street Y live simulcasts at Barrington Stage Company

Arianna Huffington, David Brooks, Shirley MacLaine in 92nd St. Y telecasts at Barrington Stage

PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Knesset Israel (KI) continue the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” simulcasts at Barrington Stage with seven programs for winter/spring 2011. The popular satellite broadcast series brings lectures, interviews and readings from nationally

92nd Street Y live simulcasts at Barrington Stage Company

Arianna Huffington, David Brooks, Shirley MacLaine in 92nd St. Y telecasts at Barrington Stage

PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Knesset Israel (KI) continue the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” simulcasts at Barrington Stage with seven programs for winter/spring 2011. The popular satellite broadcast series brings lectures, interviews and readings from nationally

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Interview: Olympia Dukakis

The life of Olympia Dukakis could easily be divided into two halves: the first fifty years of regular hard work on stage and the two decades since her life changed when she won the 1987 Academy Award as Best Supporting

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Interview: Olympia Dukakis

The life of Olympia Dukakis could easily be divided into two halves: the first fifty years of regular hard work on stage and the two decades since her life changed when she won the 1987 Academy Award as Best Supporting