Western Mass Theatre News September 25, 2025

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Western Mass Theatre Newsletter View this email in your browser September 25 - October 15, 2025 The end of September is somehow already here. Shows at the colleges begin soon - Smith’s first New Play Reading event is tonight (and - as always - totally free!) Go see Mother Play at Shakespeare & Company - Paula Vogel's play is powerful, heartwrenching, and somehow still fun.  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 Submit Your Theatre Event Pauline Productions & Devereux Productions present Seeing Violet  September 26-28 at First Congregational Church in Ashfield Tickets and More Information Teens on Camera Acting Workshop with Cherrix Casting October 2-30 at Northampton Center for the Arts More Information and Registration Arena Civic Theatre presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch October 9-17 at the Shea Theater in Turner's Falls Tickets and More Information Exit 7 Players presents Auditions for Pride and Prejudice September 29 and October 1 in Ludlow More Information YOUR EVENT HERE $5 per week for your poster and ticket link in top billing! Email me to reserve your dates. Click to Access: Western Mass Theatre Personnel Spreadsheet PERFORMANCES New Political Comedy Show “Laugh Don't Cry” Debuts in Greenfield WHAT: Laugh Don’t Cry: A 100% Political Comedy Show WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield https://thelavacenter.org/events/the-comedy-project-revue-2/ https://www.facebook.com/events/987157476824470/ tickets: https://www.tixtree.com/e/laugh-dont-cry-a-100-political-comedy-show-842bc5b74960  A new political comedy show is launching at The LAVA Center as part of a recurring series, offering locals a chance to laugh together about the state of the world. “Laugh Don’t Cry: A 100% Political Comedy Show” debuts Thursday, Sept. 25 with two shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (doors open 30 minutes before each show). The show promises “jokes about how everything’s broken and nobody’s fixing it” and asks questions like “Why can’t we tax rich people? We are pretty sure they can handle it because they are, well, rich” and “Why does Canada get all the good healthcare?” It’s designed “for people who want things to be better.” The focus is on how to make working people’s lives better, addressing how the current system isn’t delivering and exploring where to look for answers. This isn’t a show for Democrats or Republicans, but rather for people who want better government for working people. Tickets are sliding scale $5–$20, with reservations not held after 5:55 p.m. for the early show and 7:55 p.m. for the late show. Organizer Paul Bennett says the show aims to fill a crucial gap in the community. “There is so much stress here. I think many of us who are horrified by what’s happening need to get together and be silly and laugh in order to keep going. There are so many serious things happening that we need to experiment with silly.” The inaugural shows feature comics and musicians from across Franklin County, promising an “outstanding line-up of both new and used comics.” “We’ve got sketches. We’ve got musical sets. We’ve got funny stories. We’ve got jokes. We are freakin’ Ed Sullivan," according to co-producer Andrea CK. Andrea expressed excitement about the experimental venture. “This is an experiment. I know that we all need this. I would go as an audience member or participant. I’m really looking forward to involving locals in making comedy that matters right now.” The show will feature stand-up comedy, music and variety acts, improv and more. Organizers warn that “this show will sell out” and urge early reservations. Pre-show tickets are available. For information and reservations, visit https://thelavacenter.org/events/the-comedy-project-revue-2/.  The LAVA Center is located at 324 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301. Smith College Department of Theatre New Play Reading Series presents “Made in USA with Imported Materials,” by Kinjal Potdar Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 PM in Acting Studio 1 Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts 122 Green Street It’s Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and Priya returns home with her mentor, Liz, to celebrate. Tensions rise when Priya discovers her parents created and submitted her profile to a matchmaker. Resentments erupt, relationships are tested, and the family is forced to reckon with its secrets. Free and Open to All  MAJESTIC OPENS 28TH SEASON OF PLAYS WITH ONCE SEPTEMBER 25 – OCTOBER 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.  Doors to the theater will open one hour before the start of a show, which is also when the café opens.  For more information, visit www.majestictheater.com Shakespeare & Company MOTHER PLAY: a play in five evictions through October 5 70 Kemble St, Lenox MA 01240 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. Tickets and More Information Pauline Productions & Devereux Productions Seeing Violet by Peter Snoad Sep 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM 9/27 at 2pm & 7pm, 9/28 at 2pm 1st Congregational Church of Ashfield Pauline and Devereux Productions' Workshop Production of Seeing Violet by Peter Snoad, Directed by Jeannine Haas  Playing One weekend only Sept. 26-28  Betsy and John, a modern couple in New England, are converting the carriage house at their old manse into an apartment. The renovation unearths a manumission paper for a woman named Violet as well as some human remains.  Who was Violet? What happened to her? Why is her freedom paper in the crawl space under the carriage house? And whose remains were found?  When a young woman arrives to rent the apartment, the mysteries begin to unfold in unexpected ways.  As clues to Violet's life are revealed, the lives of the couple begin to intertwine with hers in frightening and surprising ways. They struggle with this new light on their lives and their relationship. Is history simply stories of the past, or is history alive and present in our relationships and choices?  Betsy and John face these questions as they work their way through revelations of family, responsibility, and love.  Pauline and Devereux Productions are excited to bring this new, relevant play to life in their workshop production. Boston Playwright Peter Snoad will be present, along with the Producers, Director, Actors and Audience, for a Post-Show Discussion on Opening Night (Friday) as well as the Saturday and Sunday Matinees.  TICKETS: Seating is limited. Advanced Tickets are recommended  $35 Patron, $25 Regular, $20 Discount, $10 Youth (ages 14-21). https://theticketing.co/e/seeing-violet, or at Ashfield Hardware or at the Door (cash or check)  WHAT: Seeing Violet by Peter Snoad, Director: Jeannine Haas Featuring: Moe McElligott, Chip Roughton, Sabine Denise Jacques  WHERE: First Congregational Church of Ashfield, 429 Main St. (route 116)  WHEN: Friday, Sept 26 at 7pm, Saturday, Sept 27 at 2pm and 7pm, Sunday, Sept 28 at 2pm  For more information go to www.paulinelive.com  This production was made possible by grants from the Mass Cultural Councils LCC’s of Conway, Ashfield and Goshen. https://theticketing.co/e/seeing-violet Do-Si-Do: Three Improvised Duos! Saturday,September 27th @7pm A limited run on the 4th Saturday of the month! Bacon & Eggs... Peanut butter & Jelly... Pam & Scott... Some things are just better together! Experience some of the greatest pairs in history with Do-Si-Do! Each show will feature three fantastic two-person improv shows, followed by all six performers coming together to mix it up and play with everything they created in the first part of the evening. Hosted by the long-running duo We Made A Thing with Happier Valley Comedy's Founder and Artistic Director Pam Victor and Scott Braidman, this month featuring  Maddy Benjamin and Gabriel CiFuentes, and Sally Ekus and Kate Zak. https://www.happiervalley.com/do-si-do.html 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! Tickets and More Info 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. 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. www.sheatheater.org 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 This fall, Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., introduces the Celebrating Jewish Plays: An Immersive Weekend of Staged Readings, October 10 – 12. Four readings will be staged Friday through Sunday: The Price by Arthur Miller, Sisters Rosenweig by Wendy Wasserstein, Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, and Roz & Ray by Karen Hartman, featuring Tony-nominated actor John Douglas Thompson (The Gilded Age).  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.  Here There Are Blueberries, by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, Saturday, October 11, 7pm In 2007, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unraveled the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon made headlines and ignited a debate that reverberated far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs, what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity.  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. Tickets and More Information 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.   AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES The LAVA Center Auditions for Climate Change Theatre Action play festival Sep 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM Repeat 9/30/2025 @ 6 p.m. The LAVA Center 324 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 The LAVA Center is excited to announce auditions for Climate Change Theatre Action 2025, a festival of short plays by international playwrights. Performances at The LAVA Center October 24-26, featuring a new program each day.  LAVA seeks a wide diversity of actors to perform in staged readings of nine short plays. Auditions will take place on Sunday September 28 and Tuesday September 30 at The LAVA Center in downtown Greenfield--deadline for signups is Friday September 26. Honoraria offered. No memorization required. Experience is welcome but not necessary. No preparation required for auditions.  Learn more and sign up for an audition slot, or contact Ash Goverman (ash@thelavacenter.org) with any questions. https://forms.gle/PqoAoPuPP7LeVA4F8 Exit 7 Theater Auditions for Pride and Prejudice! Sep 29, 2025, 6:00 PM October 1st, 2025 6-9 37 Chestnut Street Ludlow, MA 01056 Jane Austen’s beloved classic novel is brought to fresh, fun new life in Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. There is little hope for the four Bennet sisters beyond “ensnaring” a wealthy future husband, but Lizzy dreams of more than the schemes and games of courtship.  Come audition for this exciting new take on a classic. Auditions will be open to all, and no roles are precast. Casting ages 16+. While we will take walk ins, we encourage you to follow our provided links to sign up for a timed slot in advance. Callbacks will be on October 3rd, by invitation. https://www.exit7players.org/auditions/pride--prejudice-auditions/ Show Dates: February 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2026  Rehearsal Dates: Our read through will be in late October, and we will begin our full rehearsal process in November. We will typically rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 and on Sunday afternoons/evenings. Tech Week will be February 1st-5th. There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving, or between the dates of December 23rd-January 4th.  Please note that the original version of Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice has actors playing multiple parts. While we intend to separate these roles, we reserve the right to offer actors more than one part. The Mount and Straw Dog Writers Guild Invite Emerging Writers to Apply for the 2026 Writers Residency Hosted at The Mount in Lenox, MA The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, is once again collaborating with Western Massachusetts’ Straw Dog Writers Guild to offer a unique residency experience for nine emerging writers. The residency focuses on writers who are developing their craft in the genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and plays. The residencies run weekly from March 1 - March 21, 2026. Three writers will be selected for each week. Residencies include lodging at a neighboring inn, a workspace at The Mount, breakfast, lunch, and a $500 stipend. Applications opened on September 1 and will close on October 1, 2025, at 5:00 pm, or once 300 applications have been received. 2026 Residents and Finalists will be announced on December 14, 2025. Submissions are reviewed anonymously and ranked based on the following criteria: quality of writing, originality of voice, the potential for growth as a writer, and strength of the statement of purpose. Who is Eligible: Emerging poets, writers of fiction, or creative nonfiction who have not published a book or chapbook in any genre and will not have a book or chapbook forthcoming before March 1, 2026. For more information and access to the application form, visit EdithWharton.org or contact writersinresidence@edithwharton.org 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  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  For more info contact Linda McInerney, director: lmciner@gmail.com 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.  JAN 17 & 18 – For Love! For Liberty! 300 miles with Knox's Cannons  - Original Musical, Auditions in Oct 6, 2025 at 6 pm! This original musical features a rebellious middle school history class and a reenactment grandfather and his bored grandchildren who are transformed at the US Park Services’ Springfield Armory when they learn about Henry Knox, the love of his life, Lucy, and his amazing trek from Fort Ticonderoga to Springfield, MA, and then on to Cambridge with 120,000 lbs of cannon in January 1776, a feat that saved the revolution! Needed: Actors, Singers, Dancers, Reenactors, Ages 10 and up! Join the MA250 Revolution Celebration!! 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 page AND 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. You can also visit our facebook page. 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 visit www.playincubation.org for more info WORKSHOPS & CLASSES Open Play! September 27, 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! Sign Up Here!  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 To register for this 5 week class, email Marty at: cherrixclasses@gmail.com 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. www.cherrixcasting.com The Joy of Red Nose Clown workshop series to take place at The LAVA Center WHAT: The Joy of Red Nose Clown WHEN: Mondays, Oct. 6–Dec. 8, 6–7:30 p.m. WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield Facebook https://thelavacenter.org/events/  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! Learn more and apply here 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. For more information or to apply, visit shakespeare.org/actor-training, or call (413) 637-1199, ext. 114. Submit your workshop, class, audition, performance, or any other theatre opportunity here! Western Massachusetts Theatre Companies Academy of Music Theatre Amherst Community Theater Arena Civic Theatre A.C.T. 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