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
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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
Berkshire Theatre Group and the Sherwood family have a long history together. Throughout the decades, three of Sherwood’s plays have been produced at The Playhouse. Robert Sherwood grew up in … 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
The Buildings of Berkshire Theatre Group
Berkshire Theatre Group was formed in 2010 by the merger of The Colonial Theatre and Berkshire Theatre Festival. Each of Berkshire Theatre Group’s celebrated four stages has a rich and … Read On
