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| | | Looking for more Valley happenings? Check out the new Valley Weekly email.
The next issue will include events from July 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
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| Easthampton Theater Company presents Summer Youth Theater Programs July 6-10 & 13-17 in Easthampton, July 27-31 & August 3-7 in Springfield More Information and Registration |
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R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
By D.W. Jacobs
From the life, work and writings of R. Buckminster Fuller
Directed by Barbara Karger
June 25-28, 2026
Futurist, environmentalist, architect, inventor and geodesic dome designer Buckminster Fuller takes us on a wild journey from his childhood in Massachusetts, to meeting Albert Einstein, to his extraordinary inventions, explaining how doing more with less can save both humanity and the planet.
CLICK HERE FOR R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER TICKETS |
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Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies by Matthew Barber, Directed by Daniela Varon June 25–July 19 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre Fri, Sat, Tue, Wed, Thurs at 7pm, Sun at 2pm 70 Kemble St. Lenox, MA 01240
From the author of Enchanted April, 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 an unexpected late-life romance flickers to life, gossip spreads and doubts surface. Can Abel be trusted, or is he not quite who he seems? Either way, the whole town is watching.
Tickets are $30-$88 and on sale now at shakespeare.org, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353.
https://ci.ovationtix.com/403/production/1264346 |
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Chester Theatre Company
A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW By Tatty Hennessy Directed by Michelle Ong Hendrick June 25-27, 2026
This year, we are bringing back a show loved by patrons and critics alike, A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy. We're proud to be a partner of Summer at the '62 Center, a summer arts celebration at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance at Williams College.
This play follows Rory, a grieving teenager, as she fulfills her father's dying wish of making it to the North Pole. Hero Marguerite returns to star in this phenomenal one-woman show directed by Co-Artistic Director Michelle Ong Hendrick.
Whether you missed your chance to see this show last summer or loved it so much that you simply must see it again, you are invited to join us in Williamstown for this thrilling, emotional journey. Call our box office at (413) 354-7771 or click the link here to get tickets for this must-see production. |
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Great Barrington Public Theater
Fragments
6/25/26 7:30pm, 6/26/26 7:30pm, 6/27/26 2:00pm and 7:30pm, 6/28/26 2:00pm, 7/2/26 7:30pm, 7/3/26 7:30pm, 7/5/26 2:00pm,
The Great Hall at Saint James Place 352 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
Fragments Written/Performed by Jim Petosa Directed by Judy Braha
Moments of life for one couple navigating their mystical, transformative, and harrowing journey through the AIDS pandemic. In a world where it has become more and more common for history to be eroded, rewritten or erased entirely, Jim Petosa’s new play, Fragments, is a gift. Doing what the theater does best, this piece is a memoir of a very specific time and place that shines a light on the turbulent years from 1985-90 when the world was overtaken by the eruption of the AIDS crisis.
https://www.greatbarringtonpublictheater.org/fragments
POST SHOW CONVERSATIONS (any date not listed will have a Post Show Conversation with Jim Petosa) June 18th (First Preview) Topic- LGBTQIA+ Community In The Berkshires Over The Years Panelist- Joshua Bloom (Human Rights Volunteer Researcher) June 21st Topic-The Evolution of Health Care Responses to HIV/AIDS Panelist- Louise Yohalem (Retired Sexuality Educator) June 25th Topic- Keeping Our Stories Safe: The Value of Preserving Personal History Panelist- Judith Monachina (Director of Housatonic Heritage Oral History Center) June 28th Topic- Establishing an Identity: “Coming Out“ Colliding with the Aids Crisis in the 1980's Panelist- Diane Barth (Author and Psychotherapist) July 2nd Topic- LGBTQIA+ Rights: Then and Now Panelist- Members of Q-MOB (Queer Men Of The Berkshires) July 5th (closing performance) Topic- Marriage Equality Panelists- James Warwick (Actor and Director), David Mead (Teacher), and Adam LaFaci (Executive Function Coach) |
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The LAVA Center to host On the Boards - Ticketing now available
WHAT: On the Boards: Online Ticketing for New Play Fest WHEN: Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield https://thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards/
The LAVA Center is excited to announce ticketing is now live and on sale for the 4th annual playreading festival On the Boards!
This year’s festival will include new and developmental works by thirteen Massachusetts-based playwrights.
Explore the world of theater by experiencing new works coming to life every night in this festival of readings of new works in several stages of development. This year, a different play is performed every evening, ensuring a variety of captivating experiences for audiences, actors and creatives.
On four weekends in June there will be readings of plays that will culminate in a talkback session with the playwright. We welcome our audience to be part of the playwriting process by offering helpful, targeted feedback. Food and refreshments from local restaurants will be offered every evening after the talkback sessions.
Tickets are offered on a sliding scale between $8-$30, Card-to-Culture $2 and no one is turned away for lack of funds. To inquire about reserving a free seat, please contact LAVA at least 24 hours in advance, and please provide your name and the date you wish to attend.
Tickets are now available for every night of the play festival through the LAVA Center website; link here: https://www.tixtree.com/o/lava
More info is available on the On the Boards website: https://thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards/
The schedule:
Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. doors) “The Birth/Death Project” presented by Real Live Theatre
For more information, updates and tickets, please visit https://thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards/
On the Boards is made possible by grants from the local cultural councils of Amherst, Bernardston, Buckland, Conway, Deerfield, Gill, Greenfield, Leyden, Northfield, Shelburne, and Sunderland. |
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Shakespeare & Company announces the 2026 Gala
Jun 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
70 Kemble St. Lenox, MA 01240
Gala 2026 on Friday, June 26 unfolds between order and enchantment—where integrity meets absurdity. Inspired by Hamlet and Twelfth Night, we will explore the space between clarity and chaos, reason and emotion, truth and illusion.
The moon guides us as a symbol of change, longing, and possibility, while moments of “madness” reveal something honest and human beneath the surface. Like theater itself, the evening will balance craft and imagination, structure and surprise. We invite you to dine and dance under a celestial sky—midnight hues, constellations of light, shimmering metallics, warm candlelight, and a hint of cosmic drama.
The evening begins at 4:30 pm with cocktails under the festive Tina Packer Tents, followed by a special performance tribute in the Tina Packer Playhouse, dinner by Peter Platt of The Old Inn on the Green in the elegant Rose Meadow Tent, and dancing beneath the stars. Proceeds benefit Shakespeare & Company‘s Center for Actor Training, Education Program, and Performances. For more information, write to Director of Development Sunie Gorey at sgorey@shakespeare.org, or call 413.637.1199 ext.180. As a Gala benefactor, you and your guests will receive priority seating for both the performance and dinner. Those who respond by June 12 will be recognized in our print and digital Gala materials, including the Commemorative Gala Program.
Seating is limited, and the Gala traditionally sells out.
Did You Know? Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a wonderful, tax-smart way to support Shakespeare & Company. For our Gala, DAF grants can be directed toward the Paddle Raise or given as a fully charitable donation. Because of IRS rules, DAF grants cannot be used to purchase tickets or tables or to pay for any portion that provides a benefit (like event attendance or meals). DAF gifts must be entirely charitable and cannot provide more than an incidental benefit—directly or indirectly—to the donor or their guests. The prohibition on indirect benefits also means DAF grants generally can’t be used for the “charitable portion” of a ticket even if you pay the benefits portion separately, also known as a “bifurcated payment.” IRS Notice 2017-73, Section 3 covers this in more detail. If you’re considering using a DAF and have questions about how to structure your support, our Development team is always happy to help.
https://shakespeare.org/shows/2026/gala2026/ |
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| | | Real Live Theatre
RLT presents Work-in-Progress Sharings of The Birth/Death Project
Jun 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
July 11 1pm and 4pm (but please see below for venue information for each sharing)
Fri June 26 is at The LAVA Center in Greenfield; Saturday July 11 at 1pm is at Holyoke Public Library and 4pm is at Forbes Library in Northampton
The only thing all humans share is that we are all born and we all die. Yet we often feel disconnected, lonely, or isolated in our journeys through these experiences.
Real Live Theatre's Birth/Death Project seeks to change that, one story at a time, weaving our truths together.
This work-in-progress offers a collage of stories, scenes, and vignettes inspired by the real stories local folks have shared with our project which have been woven together to share with all of you. Joy, grief, wonder, fear, amazement, mess, glory, hilarity, pain, connection. Join us in remembering what it feels like to be truly human together.
Produced by Ellen Morbyrne, Lena Vani, Rachel Hall Devised by Dorian Gregory, Trenda Loftin, Ellen Morbyrne, Seth Olsen, Em Rawls, Jordan Reed, Lena Vani; inspired by interviews with folks across the Valley Directed by Ellen Morbyrne Performed by Dorian Gregory, Trenda Loftin, Ellen Morbyrne, Seth Olsen, Em Rawls
All sharings are FREE (donations accepted; donations received on June 26 will be split 50/50 with The LAVA Center)
The 2026 phase of this project is supported in part by grants from the Conway, Hadley, Holyoke, and Shelburne Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
www.reallivetheatre.net/birth-death-project
**Our sharing at The LAVA Center on Friday June 26 is a mask-required sharing, with masks provided at the space.** |
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Frizz Media presents Fros and Faes
Jun 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Towersquare, 1500 Main Street in Suite 260 Springfield MA
MASKS REQUIRED AND PROVIDED The third production of Fros and Faes is coming to bloom on June 27, 2026 This time, in Springfield Massachusetts! A night of whimsical performance art.
This show has a special dress code of pink white blue in honor of pride month, so show up in your most whimsical attire
Tickets $8-$30 . As always, if you’d like to pay it forward please DM @frizz.media on IG after getting your ticket! Free RSVP is available at a limited quantity.
Umass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center @ Towersquare
Or RSVP and attend virtually Zoom link will be shared the day of the show. English Closed Captioning with be available
Venue is Wheelchair accessible!
Performances by Jest Dosey, Peter Panromantic, and Soe Noire.
https://posh.vip/e/fros-and-faes
Masks required and provided! |
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Playlist: Improv Inspired by Your Music Saturday, June 27 @ 7pm A limited run on the 4th Saturday of the month!
What music speaks to you? Now let it speak to us!
We'll get an earful of songs as our suggestions for this dynamic, improvised show. Each track will inspire a world full of original characters which will start to overlap in surprising ways. Featuring Maddy Benjamin, Gabriel CiFuentes, Ben Larrison, Evi Mahon, Moe McElligott, Laura Patrick, Phoenix Rios, Pam Victor, and Sarah Zureick-Brown.
https://www.happiervalley.com/playlist.html |
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| | | Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre
"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express"
Performance Dates and Times: Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30pm Wednesday, July 1st, 7:30pm Thursday, July 2nd, 7:30pm Friday, July 3rd, 2:00pm & 7:30pm Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30pm Thursday, July 9th, 7:30pm Friday, July 10th, 7:30pm Saturday, July 11th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Kendall Sports & Dance Complex's Studio Theatre (6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley)
Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, playing June 30th-July 11th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Join us for the inaugural season of Summer Theatre as we embark on a thrilling journey aboard the legendary Orient Express. When a passenger is found murdered in his locked compartment, famed detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives before the killer strikes again. Filled with suspense, glamour, and unforgettable twists, this Agatha Christie classic will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
This production is directed by Noah Ilya-Alexis Tuleja with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Gillian Tomlinson.
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu. |
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FANNIE (THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER)
By Cheryl L. West
Directed by Gilbert McCauley
July 2-12, 2026
Filled with music, humor and spirituality, this is the impassioned story of American civil rights activist and hero, Fannie Lou Hamer, from her beginnings as the daughter of a sharecropper, to co-founding the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, to her historic speech at the 1964 Democratic Convention and beyond.
CLICK HERE FOR FANNIE TICKETS |
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The Understudies: An Improvised Musical Saturday, July 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!
https://www.happiervalley.com/understudies.html |
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Springfield Community Theater of MA
Cast of Aladdin Dual Language Announced
Jul 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 11, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm / Sunday, July 12, 2:30 pm
52Sumner - Performing Arts Ventures
ALADDIN CAST ANNOUNCED! The magic has begun! Springfield Community Theater and 52Sumner are thrilled to announce the cast of Disney's Aladdin Dual Language Edition—an exciting new musical adventure that blends English and Spanish storytelling, music, dance, and culture in a way that audiences throughout Greater Springfield have never experienced before.
Selected from a highly competitive audition process, 26 talented performers from the Pioneer Valley and Northwest Connecticut will bring the wonders of Agrabah to life this July.
Sharing the role of the unforgettable Genie are Manuel Morales and J. David Martinez. Our heroes Aladdin will be portrayed by Julius Davila and Jamar Bailey. Princess Jazmin will be brought to life by Sevil Usmanova and Yesenia Santiago. Joining them as Abu are the energetic and acrobatic Savanna Rosario and Mya Hurst. Family talent takes center stage as Parris Nichols portrays the villainous Jafar while his daughter, Arianna Nichols, plays his wisecracking sidekick, Iago. In featured roles are Kathryn White as Sultana, Asia Schaeffer as Razu, Captain of the Royal Guards, and Grayson Davidson as Rajah, Jazmin's loyal tiger companion. Helping weave together the entire bilingual storytelling are our influencers, the Royal Translators: Nora Muhs, Meghan White, Mira Duplessis, and Carly Atkinson. Singing, acting and dancing throughout are Sirius Steinmann as the Baker, Jazmine Derderian and Denise Toledo as outraged Citizens, and our young performers Aaron Duplessis who will animate the Magic Carpet along with the charming Court Dancers: Clara Derderian, Haleigh Galloway, Kharis Luke, Damiany Bastar and Diana Toledo.
"This production is about much more than a magic lamp. It's about bringing people together through storytelling. Whether audience members speak English, Spanish, or both, they will experience the joy, excitement, and connection that theater can create."
Performances: Friday, July 10 • 6:30 PM Saturday, July 11 • 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM Sunday, July 12 • 2:30 PM 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA Tickets on sale now: 52Sumner.com Join us for one of the most innovative and exciting family productions of the summer!
#AladdinDualLanguage #SpringfieldCommunityTheater #52Sumner #SpringfieldMA #BilingualTheater #FamilyTheater #PioneerValleyArts #LiveTheater #YouthTheater #CommunityTheater #DisneyAladdin |
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| | AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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Barrington Stage Overhire:
I am looking for carpenters, electricians, audio hands, and general stage hands for the following ($19/hour):
Estate Sale: Tech Work Notes: 6/26-6/30 Load Out/ Changeover to DGQ: 7/25-7/26
Chorus Line: Hang/Load In: 7/5-7/10 Tech Work Notes: 7/11-15 Changeover to Noises Off: 8/8- 8/13
DGQ: Hang/Load In: 7/25-7/30 Tech Work Notes: 7/31-8/5
Noises Off: Tech work notes- 8/14-8/19 Changeover to Eisenhower: 9/6-7
Contact: productionmgmt@barringtonstageco.org |
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Majestic Theater
2026-27 Season Auditions
Majestic Theater & Baldwin Studios
Auditions for Majestic Theater's 2026-27 season
https://www.majestictheater.com/auditions
EQUITY PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS
Tuesday, June 30 • 10:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday, July 1 • 10:00am–6:00pm
Location: Majestic Theater
131 Elm Street, West Springfield MANON-EQUITY AUDITIONSMonday, June 22 • 4:00pm–9:00pm (at Majestic Theater) Saturday, July 11 • 10:00am–4:00pm & 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday, July 12 • 10:00am–4:00pm Sunday, July 19 • 12:00pm–6:00pm
All information is on the website. Thank you for the incredible interest in auditions! The first round of Non-Equity appointments filled within a few hours of being posted. We've added another audition date and will continue to explore opportunities to open additional slots if possible. While we can't guarantee more availability, we'll do our best to accommodate as many artists as we can.
Please see the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions--https://netorg6788349-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sue_majestictheater_com/IQCrCCPVXN5LRoKfZ8mKncVXASmqm2syCxkB6UrC_i6HKqw |
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WAM Theatre Announces Open Registration for Ballot Ballad Youth Program
WAM Theatre is pleased to announce the launch of its Ballot Ballad Youth Civic Engagement Program at Lenox Library for middle school students (ages 11-14). This 5 week pilot of the program will focus on women in American History and will explore one of the biggest “what ifs” in our country’s founding: “What if women had been in the room where it happened?” We will also examine the history and current landscape of civic engagement in Massachusetts and the United States. Participants will take part in ensemble-based theater taught by WAM Theatre Teaching Artist, Kelly Galvin, and craft original performance pieces. Open and free of charge to all who are interested.
Ballot Ballad is an interdisciplinary civics curriculum developed by WAM Artistic Director Genée Coreno in collaboration with Lisa Donovan of Berkshire Cultural Asset Network and Leslie Appleget of BERK12’s Portrait of a Graduate program. Ballot Ballad integrates art and advocacy to empower students with knowledge of their voting rights through collaboration and creative expression. Using theater, storytelling, and songwriting techniques students craft original performance pieces that blend personal narrative with collective advocacy to become engaged citizens who understand the broader importance of civic engagement.
“Partnering with the Lenox Library to share a module of Ballot Ballad feels especially meaningful. Libraries are pillars of knowledge; places of education, curiosity, and access; and we’re honored to bring this work into such an essential community space,” Artistic Director Genée Coreno said, “At WAM, a core part of our work is representation—ensuring young people can see themselves reflected in history and in the stories we tell. When students learn about the many women and girls who have created pathways to earning, learning, and expression it does more than inform, it models possibility. It helps them believe that kind of agency and impact is possible in their own lives. Through this program, students engage honestly with the history of the United States, who has been included, who has been left out, and imagine how we move forward together.”
This year’s session will be led by Teaching Artist Kelly Galvin, who said, “by imagining bold, brilliant women from our history, we pull up a chair for them and discover what becomes possible when their voices enter the conversation. I’m excited to lead this collaboration as we question the stories we’ve inherited and dream up new ones. And I love the joyful, fearless spaces WAM creates, where we can begin building a more inclusive, equitable world by imagining it together.”
Lenox Youth Librarian Vanessa Justice expanded, “We are excited to partner with WAM Theatre on the Ballot Ballad program this summer! I think these are important topics for the youth of Lenox (and the surrounding areas) to explore. They see what is happening in the world and should be able to inquire and talk about serious issues in a safe and creative space. I anticipate that they will learn from each other, from Kelly, and about themselves as well. It is easy to think of history as finite, something that happened to other people. But we are making our own history every day and it’s up to us to decide how we want to be remembered. I can’t wait to see what they create!”
No theatre experience is required to participate. The criteria for participation is enthusiasm , creative impulse, and the openness to new experiences. Parents, counselors, teachers, and community leaders are also encouraged to nominate students who would thrive in this kind of collaborative creative environment. At A Glance
Ballot Ballad: WAM Theatre Youth Civic Engagement Program Tuesdays: June 30, July 7, 14, & 21 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Performance/Showing: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted at the Lenox Library (18 Main St, Lenox, MA 01240)
More info: wamtheatre.com/engage/ballot-ballad/
Application deadline: June 15, 2026 Email: Info@wamtheatre.com to register
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Community Music School of Springfield
Summer Musical Theater Camp
June 29-July 10th 2026 from 9-4
Community Music School of Springfield, 127 State St, Springfield, MA 01103
Join us for our second annual CMSS Rocks Broadway Musical Theater Camp! This camp is facilitated by the Community Music School of Springfield. Step into the spotlight this summer at Musical Theater Camp! Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or do it all, this immersive two-week camp will help you develop performance skills, build confidence, and have a blast bringing characters & song to life. $700 for the two-week camp FINANCIAL AID & PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
https://communitymusicschool.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=52476
Whether you love to sing, dance, act, or do it all, this immersive two-week camp will help you develop performance skills, build confidence, and have a blast bringing characters & song to life.
Hone your acting techniques, vocal training, choreography, and stage presence all while rehearsing for a final production! From scene work and improvisation to costume and set design, students will get a full behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on a show. No previous theater experience is required. The camp culminates in a live showcase for family and friends! Taught by teachers with advanced degrees in performance. Our performance hall is air-conditioned. |
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Improv for Scaredy Cats Monday, July 6th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Does the idea of performing in front of people scare the dickens out of you?
Have you ever watched improv and thought, "I could never do that!"?
Have you ever watched improv and thought, "Heck, I could definitely do that!"?
Do you not give a flying fig about improv comedy but want to learn some tricks to become more confident speaking in public and more mindful in the moment?
Interested in checking out what's going on at Happier Valley Comedy?
Are you curious about improv but you don't consider yourself a scaredy cat?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, "Improv for Scaredy Cats (and Non-Scaredy Cats Too!)" is for you. This one-time workshop is designed especially for the improv newbies, improv-curious, and anyone who wants to step outside their comfort zone.
Once you get started, you'll soon see it's not that scary after all.
No experience necessary. Being funny is NOT required. The only requirement is a willingness to learn something new and have as much fun as possible.
https://www.crowdwork.com/e/improv-for-scaredy-cats-01c6038c-7a3a-4438-b5a4-9090005f7d83 |
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Summer Youth Theater Programs
Easthampton Theater Company is running 2 weeks each of Summer Nights youth theater programs in Springfield and Easthampton, MA! Open by application only until full, and provided at no cost to teens entering grades 7-12. We are also offering scholarships to attend Williston's new theater day camp program in Easthampton! Please go to easthamptontheater.com for more info and to apply, and direct any questions to info@easthamptontheater.com |
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Academy of Music Theatre
Academy Youth Productions Summer Musical Theatre Workshops
July 13-24, 9am-3pm; July 27-31, 9am-3pm; August 3-14, 9am-3pm
Academy of Music Theatre
There are still spots available for the Academy of Music's summer musical theatre workshops for kids! All workshops run 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday (no weekends), at the Academy of Music.
Second Act! is a two-week session for ages 10-12, July 13-24.
Second Act! EXPRESS is a one-week session for ages 10-12, July 27-31.
Encore! is a two-week session for ages 13-16, August 3-14.
https://aomtheatre.com/workshops/ |
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| | | Play Incubation Collective Summer Program Theatrical Toolkit July 27-31 9am-3pm Rising 2nd-5th graders Instructors: Tracy Einstein and Richie Barshay Theater lovers unite! In this one-week workshop, you’ll get to build your skills as a performer and join a supportive community of creative kids. Through theater games, movement and scene improvisations, songwriting and prop and set design, you’ll explore key elements of performance and ensemble building. The work will culminate in an end-of-week sharing where you’ll get to showcase your theatrical toolkit! |
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| | | Play Incubation Collective Summer Program |
Playmaking Journey August 3-14
9am-3pm Rising 2nd-5th graders Instructor: Brianna Sloane This fun-filled two-week workshop will guide participants through all of the elements of theatrical storytelling as you get to create your own original play. The first week will be spent building our ensemble and exploring theater, improv, and movement games in order to generate stories, dialogue, and characters. Inspired by all of that idea generation, the director will create a script for the second week and participants will experience all aspects of the rehearsal process culminating in a short performance on Fri Aug 14th. Through it all, there will be lots of space for collaboration, imaginative play, learning new skills, and making new friends!. |
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Improvise & Devise August 3-7 9am-3pm Rising 6th-9th Graders Instructor: Anna Fox Enjoy making things up on the spot, working as a team, and creating your own performances? Whether you’re new to improv or very experienced, this session welcomes all skill levels and will provide plenty of opportunities for growth We will spend the mornings each day playing comedy improv games, and then apply those skills and concepts to our afternoon sessions, working as an ensemble to create (devise) our own original performance. The exciting part of improv is that it’s all made up, so while the games have structures and rules, we won’t know what will happen until we’re all in the room exploring together. So let's take risks, laugh and figure it out as we go! |
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The Joy & Ease of Improv One-Week Intensive Aug 10th-13th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Happier Valley Comedy's Founder and Head of Happiness Pam Victor offers this four-day intensive for adults who want to try something fun, rewarding, and, quite possibly, mind-expanding. You'll learn a gentle, easeful approach to improv comedy in a positive, patient, and accepting atmosphere that will get you up on your feet and out of your head. Through improv exercises, games, and scenework, you'll practice the vital improvisation skills of paying attention acutely, accepting other people's ideas, redefining and disempowering failure, staying in the moment, quieting your critical voice to amplify your authentic voice, inviting more joy and ease into your work, and much more.
In this four-day intensive, you'll get all of the core exercises from the regular weekly Improv 1 class plus time to practice key skills through games while fostering class cohesion over the course of four meetings from 6-9pm. After completing this four-day intensive, beginning improvisers will be eligible to take Improv 2. (Though some choose to take the 8-week Improv 1 for the full experience.) Experienced improvisers who have graduated from all core levels of another improv comedy school or have performed improv for more than one year may be eligible to move on to Improv 3 with permission from HVC leadership.
No experience necessary. Being funny is not required! Shy people and introverts are welcome. At Happier Valley Comedy, we believe everyone can improvise. (No joke.)
https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-joy-ease-of-improv-one-week-intensive |
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