The Colonial Chronicles: Interview with Bill Munn
Bill Munn is a Pittsfield native. His work and research were instrumental in helping with the Restoration of The Colonial Theatre. Today, he regularly gives historical tours for the Theatre … Read On
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Luigi Pirandello’s World of Chaos
Luigi Pirandello (pictured above) was a prolific writer who wrote over fifty plays, six novels, a variety of poems and countless short stories. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature … Read On
BTG’s Garage from Cars to Comedy
Built in 1920, The Garage serves as the lobby, administrative offices, and backstage space. Berkshire Theatre Group’s Garage is an intimate space, customizable for every occasion, which showcases up-and-coming local … Read On
Stories of Stockbridge: Ellie Aronoff’s Stockbridge Stage Debut
I love this location and living in Stockbridge. I brought up three children here. This is a very unusual place, it’s magical. The community and the physical beauty, not to … Read On
Stories of Stockbridge: Sherwood Family Ties
As part of Berkshire Theatre’s 90th anniversary season, BTG is proud to present The Petrified Forest by Robert E. Sherwood. Berkshire Theatre and the Sherwood family have a long history together. Throughout … Read On
An Inside Look Into the Costumes of Hair
A Note from designer Shane Ballard: In designing the costumes for Hair, my intention was to create a new vision for the iconic show. Many of the social and political … Read On
Church and State: Author’s Note and Interview with the Director
A Note from the Playwright: This play began as a germ of an idea shortly after the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech in 2007. I went to UVA (Virginia Tech’s … Read On
Stories of Stockbridge: Bobbie Hallig’s History with Berkshire Theatre
How did you get involved with Berkshire Theatre? Jane Fitzpatrick. She invited my husband and me to dinner at Blantyre with Bill Swan and Richard Dunlap, who was the Director … Read On
Berkshire Theatre Artist Profile: George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw, photo from the program for The Doctor’s Dilemma, 1930. George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright who was often considered a radical in his political views. He won … Read On
Berkshire Theatre Artist Profile: Ethel Barrymore
Headshot of Ethel Barrymore c. 1930s. Ethel Barrymore was the daughter of Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Drew, both actors. Both the Barrymores and the Drews were established acting families, and … Read On