village . Burrows , who will be acting in the production , shares his excitement for bringing this story to life . " It ' s an authentic Massachusetts story ," he says , “ and it will resonate with those making tough family choices .”
Shakespeare & Company ' s commitment to new theatrical voices continues with two world premieres : The Islanders by Carey Crim ( July 25 – August 25 , Tina Packer Playhouse , Lenox ) and Three Tall Persian Women by Awni Abdi-Bahri ( August 30 – October 13 , Elayne P . Bernstein Theatre , Lenox ). The Islanders explores themes of isolation , connection , and intimacy , following the lives of its main characters , Anna and Dutch , on an underpopulated island in the Great Lakes . “ It ' s a humorous and moving play about the journey that they take together ,” shares Burrows . “ It delves into what it means to face yourself later in life as you grapple with what it all means .” Three Tall Persian Women explores the complexities of generational differences , grief , and love within an Iranian- American family . Burrows describes it as " a love story to immigrant mothers .”
Shakespeare & Company founder Tina Packer will direct an enhanced stage reading of A Winter ’ s Tale ( August 21 – 25 , Arthur S .
Waldstein Amphitheatre , Lenox ). The season will culminate with a costumed reading of Jane Austen ’ s Emma , adapted by Kate Hamill and directed by Ariel Bock ( December 13 – 15 , Elayne P . Bernstein Theatre , Lenox ). “ It ’ s sure to be a lively show ,” says Burrows .
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This August , WAM Theatre invites patrons and theatre lovers to join them for a special 15th Anniversary Celebration at The Mount in Lenox on August 18 . Featuring a site-specific performance of Outside , created and directed by WAM Artistic Director Genée Coreno , this outdoor theatrical experience promises a journey of strength and hope amidst a changing world . Audiences will be guided through landscapes and narratives that explore the intersection of gender and environment .
Closing the season with a flourish , WAM presents Galileo ’ s Daughter by Jessica Dickey , directed by Reena Dutt ( October 18 – November 3 , The Elayne P . Bernstein Theatre at Shakespeare & Company , Lenox ). This production offers a poignant exploration of faith , forgiveness , and the pursuit of truth .
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As Williamstown Theatre Festival ( WTF ) prepares for its summer season and celebrates its milestone 70th anniversary , Interim Artistic Director Jenny Gersten has taken a bold leap forward with a diverse lineup of productions and events , including world premieres and novel community initiatives . “ We ’ re celebrating our history and embracing the future ,” says Gersten . “ The shows on our CenterStage and MainStage embody the foundational creative spirit of WTF , and events like ‘ WTF IS NEXT ’ will explore new ways of connecting with the community .”
WTF ’ s stage productions will kick off with Sara Porkalob ’ s Dragon Mama , Part II of The Dragon Cycle , directed by Andrew Russell ( July 2 – 14 , CenterStage , Williamstown ). Porkalob ’ s performance explores themes of family , queer identity , and emotional resilience against the backdrop of ’ 90s R & B hits . “ It ' s a celebration of humanity and the power of family bonds ,” says Gersten .
Following Dragon Mama , the world premiere of lauded playwright David Ives ’ Pamela Palmer ( July 23 – August 10 , CenterStage , at
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