October is here and so is your fall list of shows to see! Coming this weekend: Leonardo! at the Academy of Music, Mother Play closes at Shakespeare & Company (if you haven’t seen it yet, go!), and you can still catch Once at the Majestic.
The next issue will include events from October 2 - 22. Submit upcoming events via the link below or by emailing me before Tuesday at midnight. Any questions, comments or feedback? Email me at westernmasstheatre@gmail.com
MAJESTIC OPENS 28TH SEASON OF PLAYS WITH ONCE OCTOBER 2-19
West Springfield’s Majestic Theater open its 28th Season of plays with the musical Once, which runs September 4 – October 19. The Majestic Theater is located at 131 Elm Street in West Springfield, MA.
Once, with a book by Enda Walsh, and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, is a modern, heartwarming musical about an Irish street musician and a Czech immigrant who form an unlikely bond over their shared love of music. Set against the backdrop of Dublin, the show captures the magic of creative connection, love, and the healing power of song. With a score that blends folk, pop, and soul, Once features intimate performances that bring out the raw emotions of its characters.
James Warwick will direct the play, with the Majestic’s Producing Director Sue Dziura named stage manager. Michael Garcia is assistant stage manager, and Maggie Hollinbeck is music director. Scenic director is Juliana Von Haubrich, and Dan Rist is lighting designer. Sound design/engineer is Ryan Hickey, and Dawn McKay is costume designer.
The cast includes Nick Anastasia (Guy), Hillary Ekwall (Bank Manager/Dance Captain), Maggie Hollinbeck (Baruska), Chris Cotten (Da), Katy Cotten (Reza), Kate Theis (Girl), Kevin Tracy (Billy), Omar Sandakly (Svec), Patryk Mathieu (Andrej), Michael Devito (Eamon), Violet Falkowski (Emcee), Eliza Wiener (Ex-girlfriend), and Josie Dziura/Jules Magoffin (Ivanka).
Tickets to the show range from $35-$38 and can be purchased in person at the box office or by calling (413) 747-7797. Box office hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
With a martini in one hand and biting commentary in the other, matriarch Phyllis - headstrong, but resourceful - runs her household with a mix of tough love and theatrical flair, determined to prepare her kids Carl and Martha for the harsh realities of the world whether they like it or not.
As Carl and Martha navigate their own paths, Phyllis remains an ever-present force, doling out brutal honesty, unsolicited wisdom, and the occasional guilt trip with impeccable timing.
Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, Mother Play is a sharp-witted, darkly comedic exploration of family, identity, and survival spanning four decades, five apartments, and many hardships from cockroach infestations to painful conflicts. It premiered on Broadway just last year, earning four Tony nominations, two Drama Desk Awards, and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
Academy of Music Theatre Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster Oct 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM Academy of Music Theatre
Get swept into a whirlwind of imagination as Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster brings Mo Willems’ books to life with vibrant puppets, colorful visuals, and playful storytelling. This inventive production by Manual Cinema invites you to see the world through a childlike lens where creativity knows no bounds.
Leonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary, but he just… isn’t. Then Leonardo finds Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the world. Will Leonardo finally get to scare the tuna salad out of someone? Or will it be the start of an unlikely friendship? The plot thickens when this pair meets Kerry and Frankenthaler, an even scaredier-cat and her monster friend. Kerry and Sam need to make a big decision: will they just be scaredy cats or can they become friends?
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster uses hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, book pages, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs to bring Mo Willems’ books to life. Manual Cinema wanted to re-create the experience of holding one of Mo’s book pages, which are big, bold, colorful, and full of visual rhythm, with a playful use of scale. Like all Manual Cinema productions, you’re invited to watch the big screen like a traditional movie, or to watch the artists below as they create the story in real time. (There is no wrong way to watch the show!)
SHOW DETAILS Run time is 45 minutes. For ages 3 and up. There are some loud sounds, flashing lights, and furry monster puppets in this show!
Ticket prices: $12 for children ($16.24 after fees) and $20 for adults ($25.16 after fees). Card to Culture tickets available. Contact the box office at boxoffice@aomtheatre.com or by calling 413-584-9032.
The Understudies: An Improvised Musical
Saturday, October 4th @ 7pm
It's the opening night of a brand new musical!
Unfortunately, the show was never written or rehearsed. This is the moment we've been training for. Be part of the fun as the determined Understudies create an entire musical from scratch, with a little help from the audience.
The Understudies are Scott Braidman, Kelsey Flynn, Paul McNeil, Mosie Senn-McNally, and Maile Shoul. With music by the amazing Jeff Kimball!
Every Saturday October 4th- November November 22nd @ 5pm
A limited run of up-and-coming improv teams in a WEEKLY show! Enjoy eight straight weeks of fresh, organic improv from two fan favorite teams: The Silver Lining & Oops, All Animals!
The Silver Lining will treat you to silliness, connection, philosophizing, and in all likelihood at least one character named Miranda. Cauldron-stirring is not out of the question. Kristen Brookes, Hillary Bucs, Lynn Curry, Katharine Daube, Karin Perlman, and Kim Sherman.
Oops, All Animals is a comedic menagerie that will have you cackling, roaring, maybe even braying, with laughter. The flock for this run includes Micaela Foster, Alyssa Diamond, Allison Reding, Derek Luthi, Andrew Golibersuch, Quinn Darrow, and Ben Freed.
Arena Civic Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch - A Rock Musical Fundraiser for TransHealth 10/9 - 7pm, 10/12 -1pm and 7pm, 10/14 - 7pm, 10/16 - 7pm, 10/17 - 7pm The Shea Theater in Turners Falls, Ma.
Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for TransHealth, a Western Massachusetts nonprofit that provides gender-affirming healthcare and support to the trans community.
Performances will take place at the historic Shea Theater in downtown Turners Falls. In a twist worthy of Hedwig herself, the roles of Hedwig and Yitzhak will be alternated between two powerhouse performers - Clay Gregory and Charlie William - each bringing their own fire and vulnerability to the stage.
Fueled by a blistering rock score and razor-sharp wit, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the story of a genderqueer East German rocker navigating heartbreak, identity, and radical self-invention.
This production honors the show’s gritty roots while pushing it into bold new territory/artistically charged, community-driven, and unapologetically queer.
Every member of the cast and crew is donating their time to ensure that 100% of proceeds support TransHealth’s mission of inclusive, life-affirming care.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or sponsorship collaboration, please contact Sue Dresser at arenacivicboard@gmail.com
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Shakespeare & Company Celebrating Jewish Plays An Immersive Weekend of Staged Readings
Oct 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM Oct 12 70 Kemble St, Lenox MA 01240
The Price, by Arthur Miller, Friday, October 10, 7pm A brilliant, powerful, and deeply moving play that marked the author’s triumphant return to Broadway, The Price examines – with compassion, humor, and rare insight – the relationship of two long-estranged brothers who meet after many years to dispose of their late father’s belongings.
The Sisters Rosensweig, by Wendy Wasserstein, Saturday, October 11, 2pm Sara, who lives in London, is a representative for a major Hong Kong bank and is about to turn 54. Her sisters, Gorgeous Teitelbaum and Pfeni Rosensweig, arrive to help celebrate the birthday. Gorgeous is Dr. Gorgeous with a radio-advice program; Pfeni is a world traveler. Various friends and boyfriends also arrive for the party. In particular, Mervyn, a friend of Pfeni’s boyfriend Geoffrey, falls instantly in love with Sara.
Roz and Ray, by Karen Hartman, Saturday, October 12, 2pm Featuring Tony-nominated actor John Douglas Thompson (HBO’s The Gilded Age). Ray is a devoted single parent with one goal: to keep his twin hemophiliac sons alive. In 1976, this meant endless hospital visits, rigorous testing, and frequent blood transfusions. Then Ray meets Roz – a brilliant doctor who offers a cutting-edge treatment for his boys – and everything clicks; until they both discover the miracle treatment may lead to very dangerous results.
K and E Theater Group Presents the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Sunday in the Park with George at Northampton Center for the Arts, October 10–12 & 16–18, 2025
K and E Theater Group invites audiences to step into the world of Georges Seurat with Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. This stunning and deeply human work of art opens this fall at the Northampton Center for the Arts for six performances across two weekends: October 10–12 and 16–18, 2025.
Inspired by the famous pointillist painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, this landmark musical follows the fictionalized story of Georges Seurat as he obsessively creates his masterpiece while struggling to balance his passion for art with his relationships and responsibilities. With a lush and haunting score by Sondheim, Sunday in the Park with George explores what it means to create, to connect, and to matter across generations.
K and E Theater Group’s production features Michael Graham as George and Nicki Elledge-Hickey as Dot/Marie, alongside an ensemble of some of the region’s finest performers: Carol Wrobleski, Elizabeth Monte, Emma Rucci, Gene Choquette, Jay Lee, Joshua Mason, Kerrie Maguire, Marylou Bage, Matthew Bussell, Nicole Newell-Marcus, Nikki Gorts, Tom LeCourt, and Eddie Zitka, who also directs this production. David Cavallin serves as music director.
Performances are: Friday, October 10 at 8:00 PM Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday, October 12 at 4:00 PM Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 PM Friday, October 17 at 8:00 PM Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM
All performances take place at Northampton Center for the Arts, located at 33 Hawley Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. Tickets are $27 and general admission.
Sunday in the Park with George is presented as part of K and E Theater Group’s fifth season, Color and Light—an homage to bold stories, brilliant music, and unforgettable artistry.
Tickets and performance information for Sunday in the Park with George are available at www.KETG.org.
Flip the Script
Saturday, October 11th @7pm
We invite a local playwright to bring an unfinished script to the show; an original work that's never seen the stage. Then we read the character descriptions, cast the show, and launch into its first ever performance. Once we run out of lines, we drop the scripts and improvise the rest of the play while the playwright watches in delight (or horror!) Featuring experienced improvisers Mandy Anderson, Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman, Moe McElligott, Laura Patrick, Pam Victor, and Kate Zak. Our playwright for September is Stephanie Carlson!
Springfield Community Theater of MA "To The Moon" Performance and Discussion / Domestic Violence Awareness Friendraising Oct 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA
Springfield Community Theater of MA presents "To The Moon" by playwright Beth Kander. This hour-long docudrama is based on interviews with domestic violence survivors, weaving together their stories with humor, healing, and revelation.
The play features survivors experiences and represent diverse voices captured through extensive research and interviews. This direct yet respectful portrayal offers hope, healing, and the powerful reminder that stories, not just statistics, have the power to change minds and save lives.
ABOUT ALIANZA DV SERVICES
Alianza DV Services is a vital organization serving the Western Massachusetts community, providing comprehensive support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. Based in Holyoke, Alianza works tirelessly to provide direct services, education, and community outreach, ensuring that survivors have access to the tools and support they need to rebuild their lives safely.
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LEADERS ACTING IN THE SHOW in order of appearance:
*Helen Caulton-Harris, Commissioner, Springfield Health and Human Services
*Julia O'Keefe Morning Anchor, 22 News
*Libby Hernandez. Vice-Chair, Board of Public Works, Holyoke
*Aria Acevedo, Detribalized Indigenous Latine actor, designer, writer, and educator, MassHire Department of Career Services, Statewide MSFW Outreach Specialist
*Brenda Garton-Sjoberb Director of the Institute for Media and NonProfit Communications, WNEU
*Cassie Sarno Director of Community Relations, Hampdan County Sheriffs Office
*Mary Akers, Executive Director at Work Opportunity Center
*Jill Monson-Bishop, Owner of Pop!More Confidence Coaching & Training & Associate Director of Marketing Chikmedia
*Sheila Rivest Executive Director of the Carol Rivest Foundation
Written and directed by Court Dorsey, Swamped is a world premiere featuring Steve Eldredge, Joe Laur, Izzy Miller and Heather Willey; sound design by Brian Bender, set by Tim Holcomb, lights by Pedro.
Captain’s lost his wife. He’s marooned in assisted living with his red state values — and his non-binary caretaker, Clove. The Captain’s almost-son Stephen loves Kat, a woman at a crossroads who doesn’t want a firm hand anywhere near her. Everyone is swamped, and knowing each other may be their only hope.
Please join us for Swamped, a new play performed at the newly-equipped theatrical venue at the Wendell Meetinghouse (1 Morse Village Rd., Wendell MA 01379). Swamped runs Thursdays to Saturdays 10/16, 10/17, 10/18, 10/23, 10/24, and 10/25 at 7:30 pm, Sundays 10/19 and 10/26 at 2 pm.
Advance tickets (use link above) are $20 for Friday-Sunday performances, $15 for Thursday performances. Online ticket sales end 4 hours before the event.
Tickets at the door are $25 for Friday-Sunday, $20 for Thursday. Cash or check only.
For all performances, students (with ID) $20, MA Card to Culture participants (with ID) $10.
Swamped is a cautionary tale about the clash of red and blue state values — and the only road to reconciliation we have left.
Our grateful appreciation to the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for initial funding in support of the Wendell Meetinghouse’s theatrical lighting and sound capacities!
YOGA PLAY By Dipika Guha Directed by Rose Schwietz Malla Oct. 17, 18, 22, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. The Curtain Theater Yoga Play tickets Stressed-out yoga apparel CEO Joan is one bad decision away from a PR-nightmare of career-ending proportions. Her activewear giant Jojomon™ has recently been charged with fat shaming, exploitative labor practices, and cultural appropriation. To temper a furious customer base, Joan and her team hire yoga master extraordinaire Guruji to inject some much needed authenticity into the brand — which may be the worst (or best?) decision of their careers. Yoga Play plunges audiences into the corporate antics of the ultra-uninformed, sparking curiosity about what it really means to be authentic. Content Advisory: Racially and culturally sensitive themes and coarse language. Recommended for ages 13 and up “Yoga Play” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets and pricing: $17 general admission, $5 for students, seniors, and Card to Culture patrons, or $19 and $7 through the Fine Arts Center Box Office, which includes a $2 fee. Season and group discounts available
Benefit Concert for Scarlet Sock Foundation!
Join us on Oct 18th to hear The Happy Accidents (featuring Don Sonn, Eric Gagne, Nicky Turner, Zach Addington, Brian Hoffman and Misty Carter) at the Marigold Theater, Easthampton. Doors open at 7pm. The Happy Accidents describe their sound as a ‘fun mix of tunes leaning into danceable classic rock’. This event will sell out so don’t wait to purchase your tickets below! All proceeds from tickets sales will benefit SSF.
Not In Charge: Improv Comedy Inspired By True Stories
Saturday, October 18th @7pm
Don't miss this talented group of friends in an improvised show inspired by true stories from the cast! Not In Charge is Mandy Anderson, Maddy Benjamin, Sally Ekus, Julie Waggoner, Jim Young, and Kate Zak, with our newest friends: Micaela Foster, Derek Luthi, and Allison Reding
As for our tangible assets, we invite you to our OPEN HOUSE on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH beginning at 10 AM at which time you are all welcome to visit and take anything you wish from our extensive collection of costumes, set pieces, props, and front of house items. Our inventory includes thousands of items gathered over decades of productions, and we hope these treasures will find new love in the hands of fellow creatives! ** While we are saying goodbye to our stage, we do so with full hearts and many cherished memories. Thank you for making the Somers Village Players a beloved part of your community. Yours to the final curtain and beyond, The Somers Village Players
Springfield Community Theater of MA AUDITION: For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical Oct 6 & 20 Oct 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM Oct 20, 2025 6 pm-8 pm
52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA
FUN NEW MUSICAL- Dont miss it!: Performances Jan 17&18 at 52Sumner Ave /Rehearsals start Dec 26.
LEARN MORE & SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION at springfield-community-theater-of-ma.org
Synopsis: A group of present-day middle school students visit Springfield Armory, dismissing history as boring until a reenactor grandfather transports them into Henry Knox’s daring 1775 mission to haul cannons through winter mountains. As the past comes alive—with Lucy Knox’s voice and women’s contributions revealed—the students discover history’s struggle, sacrifice, and inspiration.
Academy of Music Theatre presents Andy Warhol in Iran auditions
October 14, 2025 with callbacks on October 15, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm both nights at the Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA
Performances: April 10, 11 and 12, 2026 at the Academy of Music with rehearsals to be scheduled in March and early April, 2026
Seeking two actors: Andy Warhol - Male. Mid forties. American. Internationally famous artist. Farhad - Male. Early twenties. Persian.
The play: It’s 1976, and less than 3 years before her exile, the Empress Farah beckons Andy Warhol to begin pop-art portraits of the royals in Tehran. When a fascinating University student takes Warhol hostage in his hotel room (disguised as a room service waiter) to publicize his group’s demands, a life or death struggle ensues over revolution, responsibility, and the arts. Based on a true story, Andy Warhol in Iran hums with intelligence and humor by award-winning playwright Brent Askari.
What to expect: We will have sides from the script available. Please arrive at 7:00 pm on October 14 or 15. You may perform a monologue if desired. We will ask you to read a monologue from the play. Also, we will match you with scene partners from the audition pool to read from the play with sides provided.
MA CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANTS Applications open as of today and due October 15, 2025. Check the MCC website and see if your agency is eligible.
Auditions: Enchanted April
Easthampton Theater Company is excited to announce auditions for Enchanted April by Matthew Barber, based on the book by Elizabeth von Arnim. There will be two nights of auditions: November 10 and November 12 (by appointment only!). We are seeking eight talented and dedicated actors of a wide range of ages. All roles are available; none are pre-cast. We strongly encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities to audition.
Enchanted April is a gentle and beautiful story of the importance of platonic relationships, friendships among women, self-care, and rediscovering who you are when life has caused you to lose yourself. The original 2003 Broadway production was nominated for two Tony awards and won Outer Critics Circle and Drama League awards.
Synopsis: Enchanted April is a heartwarming, character-driven play set in 1920s England and Italy, following four very different women who escape their dreary lives and unfulfilling relationships by renting a castle on the Italian Riviera for the month of April. As they navigate clashing personalities, unexpected friendships, and personal awakenings, the women—and the men in their lives—are transformed by the beauty, freedom, and magic of their surroundings. With rich roles offering emotional depth, humor, and growth, Enchanted April is a rare ensemble piece that gives each actor the chance to shine in a story full of charm, change, and hope.
The show is directed by Gilana Chelimsky and produced by Michael O. Budnick and Deb Jacobson. Auditions are by appointment only on November 10th and 12th at the First Congregational Church in Southampton, with callbacks (if needed) on November 19th. Performance dates are the weekends of March 14-22 in Easthampton. If you would like to schedule an audition, please sign up for one audition slot on our signup genius pageAND fill out our audition form. You MUST sign up for a slot AND fill out the audition Google form to be booked for an audition. More information, audition forms, and scheduling information are located on the audition page on our website.
More information about the company is available at our website at easthamptontheater.com.
Local theater companies and individual producers/directors are invited to come to PIC's Community-Wide Auditions on Fri and Sat Nov 21-22. Actors will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, rehearse and present a cold reading scene, and engage in a brief group conversation about the scene. This is a great opportunity to meet new actors who you might be interested in casting in 2026 and beyond, and also be in a room with fellow theatermakers/producers/directors. There will be 4 time slots offered where up to 10 actors can attend at a time. PIC will be running and publicizing the auditions, and outside organizations, directors, producers, and other artists may attend for a single fee that gives access to all 4 audition sessions.
More Details: WHERE: The Workroom at 33 Hawley St, Northampton WHEN: Fri Nov 21 4-5pm, 5:30-6:30pm Sat Nov 22, 10-11am, 11:30-12:30am COST: $20/person
TEENS ON CAMERA ACTING WORKSHOP Calling all Aspiring Young Actors! (Ages 13-18) With Film/TV Casting Director, Marty Cherrix, whose most recent project is the Amazon hit TV series,“The Summer I Turned Pretty”
Dates: Thursdays, October 2-30 Time: 3:30 pm - 4:45pm Location: Northampton Center for the Arts - Eli’s Room, 33 Hawley St., Northampton, MA Tuition: $249 for five-weeks per individual
Whether you're just starting out or ready to sharpen your skills, this small-group class (max. 10 students) will give each actor the attention they deserve. No experience necessary — just passion and curiosity.
In this fun, focused program young actors will learn:
Insider auditioning tips to begin building your Film/TV acting career
How to record auditions at home for submission to Casting Directors
How to breakdown a scene and a character for a powerful performance
Techniques to build confidence, authenticity and ease on camera
All of this and more in a professional, supportive setting
Your instructors: Marty Cherrix, feature film and TV casting director with over 30 years experience. Member of CSA-Casting Society of America. Latest credits include the current Amazon hit TV series, “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”
Christine Stevens, actress, theater teacher and certified teacher of the Alexander Technique for actors.
Classes are not a job interview or an audition. The presence of a Casting Director is not a guarantee or promise of employment. This class is for education experience only.
Oct 5, 2025 at 12:00-3:00 PM 948 Conway Road Ashfield, MA
We welcome you to this event where you can fly on bungees, sing and play music, and learn about what is happening at Double Edge! Admission to Community Day is free, but registration via Eventbrite is recommended for attendees.
Moo Butler and Hannah Harvester will teach a 10-week workshop, The Joy of Red Nose Clown, every Monday, Oct. 6–Dec. 8, at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield. The workshop will take place from 6–7:30 p.m., with the option to stay to watch an advanced clown class from 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Get out of your head and into your body while finding your unique idiotic clown persona! Through a series of games and exercises you will begin to discover the clown that lies within.
The fee for the workshop series is on a sliding scale $250–400. For more info or to register, email Moo and Hannah at rednosewesternmass@gmail.com.
Double Edge Theatre Fall Training Intensive October 10-13
Our method is based on search, not on form. We offer an adventure with space for both wildness and vulnerability.
The unique, holistic methodology employs the artist’s full potential – emotional, imaginative, physical, vocal – to drive ensemble collaboration, individual exploration, and performance creation. The training programs are led by the Ensemble, and take place on the Farm.
We are still accepting applications, so apply today!
Open Play! October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 20 1:00-3:00 PM Every other week
Northampton Karate, 320 Riverside Dr Florence MA
Seriously? Two hours to goof around and play with your friends? You betcha! Let’s gather together every other Saturday. Leave your worries at the door, play some simple, silly games and laugh until our bellies ache. Come play!
Shakespeare & Company’s Center for Actor Training has announced its 2025 line-up of fall weekend intensive workshops, including sessions in New York City, Los Angeles, and at the company’s campus in Lenox, Mass.
Designed for professional actors and theater students who seek an introduction to Shakespeare & Company’s training methods, as well as alumni who wish to refresh and reconnect with the work, Shakespeare & Company’s Weekend Intensives integrate voice, movement, and monologue work. Sheila Bandyopadhyay, director of the Center for Actor Training, explained that Weekend Intensives are a great way for people to attune themselves to their bodies, voices and imaginative impulses in connection to text.
“Our weekend intensives are open to all who are curious about speaking Shakespeare. In addition to seasoned performers, directors, and educators, we often welcome people who love Shakespeare but are new to acting. It’s a welcoming environment,” she said.
Upcoming Weekend Intensives run October through December, including:
NYC Weekend Intensive Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5;
LA Weekend Intensive, Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19;
Lenox Weekend Intensive, Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9, and
A new Alumni Advanced Weekend Intensive, held in New York City, Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7
Actors who have completed the Center for Actor Training’s January Month-long Intensive, Summer Shakespeare Intensive (formerly the Summer Training Institute), or Conservatory programs are eligible for a 15% alumni discount on Weekend Intensive tuition. Members of acting unions and of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. A student discount ($325) is applicable for those currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, and BIPOC discounts ($325) are available for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. These discounts may not be combined.
The Lenox Weekend Intensive has single-occupancy dorm-style housing available on the Shakespeare & Company campus for $50 per night. Housing includes a shared kitchen and bathroom; linens are provided.
