Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company, announced the schedule for its 15th season of theatre in the Berkshires at the company’s Stage 2 facility on Linden St. in Pittsfield, MA on January 16th, 2009.
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Hosting about a dozen local media and marketing personnel for a casual luncheon buffet, along with Richard M. Parison, Jr., Producing Director, and Mary Ann Quinson, President of the Board of Directors, Ms. Boyd emphasized the need for prudence in pointing out cost-cutting measures and the scheduling of two classics for Main Stage productions this summer.
“2009 will be a new adventure for all of us in the non-profits. Due to the uncertain financial times, we’re consolidating our season and making sure we’re being as prudent as possible while offering the most exciting, compelling plays as possible,” said Ms. Boyd.
Stating that “our job is to sell tickets,” Ms. Boyd defended the scheduling of the classics, remarking that they are nonetheless very demanding productions. Her ebullience in looking forward the BSC’s 15th Anniversary season was matched by Ms. Quinson’s, who said she was “excited” at the prospect of retiring the $1.4 million remaining from the company’s $7.5 million Capital Campaign.
Barrington Stage Company – 2009 performance schedule
I Got Sick Then I Got Better
- May 15 – 17
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Fri and Sat. at 8pm
- Sun. at 3pm
- Tickets: $15-$20
I Got Sick Then I Got Better by Jenny Allen, directed by James Lapine and Darren Katz. A hilarious and wrenching riff on one woman’s adventures after falling down the medical rabbit hole.
Poolside at the Hotel Bel Air
- May 23-24
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Sat. and Sun. at 7:30pm
- Suggested donation $15 at the door
Poolside at the Hotel Bel Air by Janet Allard and Nikos Tsakalakos. A staged reading of a new musical.
The Bacon Brothers
- May 30.
- Mainstage
- 30 Union St., Pittsfield
- Sat. at 8pm
- Tickets: $45, $65
- $100 for Priority Seating
The Bacon Brothers – $100 for Priority Seating and post-show reception with the Bacon Brothers.
Freud’s Last Session
- June 10 – June 28
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Opening Night: Sun. June 14 at 7:30pm
- Tues-Fri. and Sun. at 7:30pm
- Sat. at 4pm and 8pm
- Tickets: $15-$30
- Pay What You Can – 35 + younger: Fri. June 12 at 7:30pm.
Freud’s Last Session by Mark St. Germain, directed by Tyler Marchant. Dr. Sigmund Freud invites C.S. Lewis to his home in London where they clash on the existence of God, love, sex and the meaning of life. Casting for Sleuth and Freud’s Last Session.
Carousel
- June 17 – July 11
- Mainstage
- 30 Union St., Pittsfield
- Tues and Wed. at 7pm
- Thurs – Sat. at 8pm
- Wed and Fri. Mats. at 2pm,
- Sun. at 5pm
- Opening Night: Sun. June 21 at 5pm
- Pay What You Can – 35 + younger- Fri. June 19 at 8pm
Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Based on the play Liliom by Ferenc Molnar as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer.
Pay What You Can Perf. for 35 year olds and younger: Fri. June 19 at 8pm. Casting for Carosel and A Streetcar Named Desire.
Amanda McBroom Cabaret
- July 2 & 3
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Thurs and Fri. at 8pm
- Tickets: $35; $45
Amanda McBroom Cabaret. A critically acclaimed cabaret with the composer of the number one hit, THE ROSE. Tickets include post-show reception with Amanda McBroom.
Shirley Jones in Concert
- July 6
- Mainstage
- 30 Union St., Pittsfield
- Mon. at 7pm
- Tickets: $45
- $75 for Priority Seating and post-show reception
Shirley Jones in Concert – The Academy Award-winning actress and star of stage, screen and televison takes the stage at BSC for one night only! Tickets: $45; $75 for Priority Seating and post-show reception with Shirley Jones.
Underneath the Lintel
- July 8 – July 26
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Tues-Fri. and Sun. at 7:30pm
- Sat. at 8pm
- Opening Night: Sun. July 12 at 7:30pm
- Pay What You Can Perf for 35 year olds and younger: Fri. July 10 at 7:30pm
- Tickets: $15-$30
Underneath the Lintel by Glen Berger, directed by Andrew Volkoff. A book initially checked out 113 years ago is anonymously returned, launching a librarian’s quest to find the borrower. .
Disney’s High School Musical 2
- July 15 – August 16
- First Congregational Church
- 27 East St., Pittsfield
- Tues-Sun. at 7pm
- Mats. Thurs, Sat and Sun. at 2pm
- Tickets: $8-$15
Disney’s High School Musical 2, book by David Simpatico, Songs by various composers, directed and choreographed by Christine O’Grady.
Sleuth
- July 16 – Aug 1
- Mainstage
- 30 Union St., Pittsfield
- Tues and Wed. at 7pm
- Thurs-Sat. at 8pm
- Wed and Fri. Mats. at 2pm
- Sun. at 5pm
- Opening Night: Sun. July 19 at 5pm
- Tickets: $15-$56
- Pay What You Can Perf. Fri. July 24 at 8pm
Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Jesse Berger. Pay What You Can Perf. Fri. July 24 at 8pm. Casting for Sleuth and Freud’s Last Session.
Bill Nelson’s All Male Revue
- July 31 & August 1
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Fri and Sat. at 8pm
- Tickets: $15
Bill Nelson’s All Male Revue. An evening of fresh, innovative theatre songs. Perfs. Fri and Sat. at 8pm. Tickets: $15.
A Streetcar Named Desire
- August 6 – 29
- Mainstage
- 30 Union St., Pittsfield
- Tues and Wed. at 7pm
- Thurs-Sat. at 8pm
- Wed and Fri. Mats. at 2pm
- Sun. at 5pm
- Tickets: $15-$56
- Opening Night: Sun. August 9 at 5pm
- Pay What You Can Perf. Fri.August 14 at 8pm
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Casting for Carosel and A Streetcar Named Desire
The Longing and The Short of It: The Songs of Daniel Matè
- August 7 & 8
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Fri and Sat. at 8pm
- Tickets: $15
The Longing and The Short of It: The Songs of Daniel Matè. An evening of dazzingly audacious theatre songs.
I’ll Be Damned
- August 13 – Aug. 29
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Wed-Fri. and Sun. at 7:30pm
- Sat. at 4 and 8pm
- Opening Night: Thurs. August 20 at 7:30pm
- Pay What You Can Perf for 35 year olds and younger: Fri. August 21 at 7:30pm
- Tickets: $15-$20
I’ll Be Damned by Rob Broadhurst and Brent Black. A new musical comedy that follows the adventures of a comic book-loving homeschooler as he deals with his overbearing mother, a sly but friendly Satan and a not-so-happy God.
Songs By Ridiculously Talented Composers and Lyricists…
- Sept. 4 & 5.
- Mainstage
- 30 Union St., Pittsfield
- Fri and Sat. 8pm
- Tickets: $35
Songs By Ridiculously Talented Composers and Lyricists You Probably Don’t Know But Should, narrated by William Finn.
Reading of a New Musical – TBA
- Sept 5 & 6
- Stage 2
- 36 Linden St., Pittsfield
- Sat. at 4pm
- Sun. at 7pm
- Suggest donation $15 at door
Reading of a New Musical – TBA – Call the box office after May 15 for more information.
Barrington Stage Company
30 Union St.,
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Box Office:
413-236-8888
barringtonstageco.org
Julianne Boyd discusses BSC’s upcoming season.
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