Proceeds benefit Berkshire Theatre Group’s theatre education programs, providing curriculum-based learning experiences for students across the region.
Join us for an evening inspired by the magic of storytelling and the joy of discovery.
Travel with Jack and Annie through beloved adventures from the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne, featuring musical excerpts inspired by the series, with book and lyrics by Will Osborne and Jenny Laird and music by Randy Courts. The evening will honor Mary Pope Osborne and Will Osborne, whose work has inspired generations of young readers and learners.
Set amid the beauty of the season, this festive gathering celebrates Berkshire Theatre Group’s education programs, with a special focus on the Magic Tree House series and stage adaptations—bringing theatre-based learning to more than 10,000 students each year and sparking curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
The program will include remarks and honoree recognition, performances by participants in BTG’s education programs and a paddle raise in support of BTG’s year-round theatre education initiatives. Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we come together to support arts education and the young explorers it inspires.
BTG’s year-round education and training programs meet 10,000 schoolchildren annually and produces the only approved curriculum-based theatre work in Berkshire County’s schools. BTG PLAYS! Programs include after school intensives with students navigating barriers, Summertime Classes, performance opportunities, and Magic Tree House Touring Shows!
Time Traveler Ticket: $250 ($200 tax deductible)
Celebration begins at 5:30pm
Includes pre-event cocktail hour & hors d’oeuvres, VIP seating for the special performance, dessert and post-show reception
Explorer Ticket: $100 ($80 tax deductible)
Celebration begins at 7pm
Includes standard seating for the special performance, dessert and post-show reception
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A donation to BTG’s education fund keeps theatre in the classroom for students across the region.
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Event Chairs
Wende Carver & David Carver
Linda Ruberto
Honorary Chair
Gregg Edelman
Celebration Committee
Koren Ahlen
Alan and Mary Chris Bassman
Dr. Richard and Kate Basile
Bob and Geraldine Becker
Alana Boyd
Eileen Conway
Jenny Laird and Randy Courts
Michelle and Darrell Colvin
Marisa and Hugh Daley
Krtistene and William Erwin
Dr. Michael and Kathy Fabrizio
Michael and Nichole Fabrizio
Katey Farrell
Gina Foley
Rita Giovanetti
Jen Glockner
Rick and Emilie Goudey
Shari and George Haddad
Oskar Hallig and Mike Zippel
Kari Harendorf
Jen Hoffman
Tystria Houghtling
Pamela and Edmund St. John
Kelly and Shaun Kennedy
Virginia and Harvey Kimmel
Kimberly and Dennis Kinne
Rebecca Koczela
Cara and John Krol
Gloria Lewis
Diana Lotero
Mayor Peter Marchetti
Brian Marshall and Carl Baurle
Cindy Mill
Carole and Jim Montepare
Dr. Rachaele Carver and Mr. Peter Morin
Matt and Jess Passetto
Jess Pemble
Lee Perlman and Linda Riefberg
Mary Ellen and Michael Sanders
Dr. Carole Siegel
Mary Spina
Dan Proskin and Alicia Stevenson
Rose Ann and Bill Sturgeon
Rebecca and Peter Ticconi
Ellen and David Tochterman
Liz Weibrecht
Liz Zieminski and Frank La Frazia