Berkshire Theatre Festival

Theater Review: “Naked” and “Hir” — Identity Meltdown

October 12, 2018

Taylor Mac and Pirandello share the same goal: reveal the deadening vacuity at the heart of bourgeois society and the male ego.

Coming Attractions in Theater: August 2011

July 29, 2011

Posted in Coming Attractions, Theater

A busy month of theater, especially for off-speed, postmodern romances, while old-timers such as the Gershwins and Tennessee Williams receive some attention as well.

Coming Attractions in Theater: July 2011

June 29, 2011

Posted in Coming Attractions, Theater

We are hitting the season of high summer now, with productions coming fast and furious. As is my wont, I will single out shows that are off-the-beaten path. This is not to say that the production of “Guys and Dolls” at the Barrington Stage Company isn’t as terrific as I have heard it is. Only that I want to venture beyond brand name material.

Coming Attractions in Theater: June 2010

May 31, 2010

Posted in Books, Coming Attractions, Featured, Theater

By Bill Marx Summer has never been a time for theaters taking chances and the sluggish economy only encourages the hot weather drift to safety. But there’s some funky activity around the margins as well as encouraging news about Shakespeare & Company’s finances. Also, the Gloucester Stage Company has forsaken last year’s geriatric lineup and…