The First Era: The Berkshire Playhouse
(L to R): Alexander Kirkland, Donald Meek, and F. Cowles Strickland in rehearsal for Rip Van Winkle, 1929. The first directors of The Berkshire Playhouse were recruited by Walter L. … Read On
News & Articles
Stories of Stockbridge: Judy Staber’s Beginnings in the American Theatre
Judy White, Paul Ballantyne, David Vaughan, and George Vogel in The Happiest Days of Your Life at Berkshire Theatre, 1960. Photo credit Louis Hansen. Judy’s Journey with Berkshire Theatre: When I arrived … Read On
The Berkshire Playhouse: Billy Miles’ Tremendous Tenure
(L to R): Billy Miles, S. N. Behrman, and Sidney Howard at the opening of Declassewith Ethel Barrymore, 1935. William “Billy” Miles was the Producing Director of the Berkshire Playhouse from … Read On
Stories of Stockbridge: Matthew Penn’s Summers among the Stars
Matthew’s Journey with Berkshire Theatre: My first experiences with the Berkshire Theatre Festival date back to the summer seasons of 1966, ‘67, and ‘68. My father (Arthur Penn) and Bill … Read On
David Adkins’ Story of Stockbridge
David Adkins in Thoreau at BTG, 2015. Photo by Michael J Riha. My Story How did I find Stockbridge? Maybe it was just good luck. Or was it chance? Or was I … Read On
Soap Stars in Stockbridge: Fred Rutberg Reminisces
Watercolor of the Unicorn Theatre (before its 1990s renovation) by an unknown artist from the BTF archives. Fred’s Journey with the BTF: I began my association with the Berkshire Theatre … Read On
Stories of Stockbridge: Chapman and Ionesco
Dave’s Journey with the BTG Dave Chapman spent forty years working in the arts. He worked in theatre and dance doing everything from maintenance to lighting design. His love of … Read On
Feigenbaum Foundation & Berkshire Theatre Group Announce Joint Effort
Pittsfield, MA— The Feigenbaum Foundation, widely-known for its respect and love of Pittsfield and the Berkshires, and Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG), a performance arts and education resource in Pittsfield and … Read On
Kim Taylor appointed to President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stephanie Cutter – Member, President’s Committee … Read On
Boston Globe Magazine: The Women
The Women How three visionaries rewrote the script for Berkshires theater, a story in 15 scenes. ERIC LIMON Tina Packer, founding artistic director of Shakespeare & Company; Julianne Boyd, cofounder … Read On