Berkshire Theatre Festival is proud to announce its 82nd season, featuring an exciting mix of new work and celebrated classics. Full of laughter and romance, provocative drama and exhilarating action, and a healthy dose of great music, 2010 promises to be a summer that won’t be forgotten.
Tickets for the 2010 season go on sale online February 14 and in person or over the phone February 15. To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 413-298-5576 ext. 33 or visit the BTF website at www.berkshiretheatre.org. Click on a show’s title for more information.
Main Stage Shows
Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Anders Cato
June 22- July 10
A twist in time gives fresh perspective to the classic boy-meets-girl tale in Jason Robert Brown’s bittersweet musical romance. Fueled by the energy, passion, and humor of Brown’s unique melodies, The Last Five Years is a moving story of a modern relationship.
By Ferenc Molnár
Directed by John Rando
With Jayne Atkinson, Richard Easton, and Michel Gill
July 13- July 31
Terrified that his wife is bound for infidelity, an actor decides to test her loyalty by doing what he does best: putting on a character. And so begins The Guardsman, a hilarious tale of treachery, deception, and assumed identities packed with twists from beginning to end.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Eric Hill
With Brandy Caldwell, Jeremy Davidson, Keira Naughton, and C.J. Wilson
August 3- August 14
One man’s struggle with his own blind ambition sparks a firestorm of blood and betrayal in William Shakespeare’s cautionary masterpiece.
By Edward Albee
Directed by David Auburn
August 17- September 4
An alcoholic sister, a daughter going through her fourth divorce, and a pair of friends running from an unnamed fear converge on the home of a married couple in Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The result is a breathtakingly insightful study of relationships and their infinite complexities.
Unicorn Theatre Shows
By Patrick Meyers
Directed by Wes Grantom
June 17- July 3
Trapped on a mountain ledge beyond hope of rescue, two men fight time, the elements, and faltering hope in a gripping tale of survival with a deep emotional core.
By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Eric Hill
With David Chandler and Randy Harrison
July 6- July 24
Following the success of BTF’s 2008 production of Waiting for Godot, Endgame presents an absurdist’s vision of a future where time and reason are little more than suggestions, with characters as memorable as they are miserable.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
Book by George Oppenheimer
Directed by E. Gray Simons III
Presented by the Unicorn Company
July 27- August 28
Featuring the hit songs “The Lady Is A Tramp” and “My Funny Valentine”, the original “let’s put on a musical” musical tells the story of a few determined teens and their fight to keep their independence by producing their own show.
By William Donnelly
Directed by Kyle Fabel
September 1- October 24
World Premiere!
When an unexpected tragedy brings them back together, an estranged couple is forced to navigate a web of grief and guilt that leads to tears, laughter, and ultimately hope in William Donnelly’s world premiere play.
That was a time when me and my friend went there, we went up the stairs to the balcony. Very nice seats! The place even provided thick seat cushions to provide extra lift for short people. Imagine our surprise when two co-workers arrived and were seated in the same row. They also decided at the last minute to see the play! I can’t forget those movement which makes me happy.