Debra Jo Rupp and Ray Anthony Thomas star in this beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores the life-changing relationship between two people bridging societal divides. Set in 1948 Georgia, Daisy, a Jewish widow, and Hoke, her Black chauffeur, surprise each other — and themselves — as they develop a 25-year relationship built on respect, understanding, […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Debra Jo Rupp and Ray Anthony Thomas star in this beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores the life-changing relationship between two people bridging societal divides. Set in 1948 Georgia, Daisy, a Jewish widow, and Hoke, her Black chauffeur, surprise each other — and themselves — as they develop a 25-year relationship built on respect, understanding, […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Join us to hear these fine artists live at TOURISTS during our Sing for Your Slumber Series. All shows at 8:00 pm. 06/14: Billy Allen and The Pollies 06/17: Adeline Hotel & Jackie West 06/22: The Heart Collectors
Performing Arts & Entertainment
The Season will begin with Fragments, written and performed by Jim Petosa, and directed by GBPT Artistic Director Judy Braha. Working with Jim Petosa, the playwright/performer, to explore this new script, we will spend a few days in process in late April that will culminate in a sneak peak of the piece, a developmental reading on May 2 at […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Debra Jo Rupp and Ray Anthony Thomas star in this beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores the life-changing relationship between two people bridging societal divides. Set in 1948 Georgia, Daisy, a Jewish widow, and Hoke, her Black chauffeur, surprise each other — and themselves — as they develop a 25-year relationship built on respect, understanding, […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Written by Chess Jakobs, The American Five explores pivotal moments in the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Bayard Rustin, Stanley Levison and Clarence B. Jones during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Set in the tense days leading up to the March on Washington, the play examines the strategy, […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires is proud to welcome back acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist Laura Wetzler for a profound musical journey through the life of a legend. Wetzler will present Halleluyah: The Music and Poetry of Leonard Cohen. Please note the early start time of 10:30 a.m. for this special multimedia event. Following the […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Back by popular demand, 100 Years of Movies returns to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center for another summer of classic American films. Once again, the movies will be introduced by film director Deborah Reinisch. The series will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence along with highlighting the careers of […]
Berkshire250, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, settled into her routines and secure in her standing as the town’s most respected woman. When a hole in her roof brings Abel Brown—a charming, smooth-talking drifter—onto her doorstep, he offers to repair the house and quietly begins to upend her carefully ordered life. As […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
The Season will begin with Fragments, written and performed by Jim Petosa, and directed by GBPT Artistic Director Judy Braha. Working with Jim Petosa, the playwright/performer, to explore this new script, we will spend a few days in process in late April that will culminate in a sneak peak of the piece, a developmental reading on May 2 at […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment