Theatre , Stockbridge ). " I ' m thrilled to be able to present it around Halloween ,” says Maguire . “ The timing and storytelling just feel delicious to me ." Audiences will be transported to a remote pub in County Leitrim , Ireland , where chilling winds and crackling fires set the stage for an evening of captivating storytelling . Maguire describes The Weir ’ s director , Eric Hill , as “ a master of his craft ,” and adds that the play serves as a marvelous conclusion for BTG ’ s director-guided season .
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Berkshire Opera Festival ’ s ( BOF ) 2024 season will be headlined by a performance of Charles Gounod ' s operatic classic , Faust , marking BOF ' s debut into French opera . Set to grace the stage at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington on August 24 , 27 , and 30 , Faust promises to deliver a mesmerizing experience with virtuosic vocal performances . The production boasts a stellar cast , including Duke Kim as Faust , Raquel González as Marguerite , and Justin Hopkins as Méphistophélès , alongside other talented performers .
Under the direction of BOF Artistic Director Brian Garman and Director of Production Jonathon Loy , Faust is poised to captivate audiences with its romantic music and timeless tale of tragedy and redemption . Reflecting on the upcoming season , Jonathon Loy shares his anticipation : “ I ’ m thrilled to bring Faust to the stage this summer . Gounod ’ s music is truly exquisite , and the story of Dr . Faust ’ s pact with the devil is as compelling as ever .” Brian Garman adds , “ Faust represents the pinnacle of French romantic opera , and we are proud to feature it as the centerpiece of our ninth season .”
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Co-Producing Artistic Directors James Barry and Tara Franklin have assembled a compelling array of small-cast plays for Chester Theatre Company this summer . All performances are held at the Chester Town Hall . The season begins with The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath , directed by Gabrielle Farrah ( June 20 – 30 ). Set between the fragile boundary of our world and the afterlife , the play follows Linda , who possesses the ability to communicate with the deceased . Franklin leads the cast in this intimate séance , where the power of the mind takes center stage , blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural . Franklin will be co-starring
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