Bazaar Productions in Gt. Barrington is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the Berkshire County area with affordable and diverse theater and dance. Their mission is to attract a diverse audience by making their performances both accessible and affordable. They set the cost of their performances to be around the price of a movie ticket.

Two of the three co-directors are graduates of Gt. Barrington’s Simon’s Rock College and the third graduated from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.

The Berkshire Fringe Festival’s 2007 season concluded on August 5^th and plans are already underway for the 2008 season, and will be posted here when they become available.

1. Thought I would pass along an update that the 2008 Berkshire Fringe is currently accepting submissions of new works of theater and dance!

   All interested artists should check out http://www.berkshriefringe.org for submission guidelines and further information.

   Artist Opportunity/Call For Submissions: 2008 Berkshire Fringe Seeks Dynamic New Works for the Stage

   Bazaar Productions has announced the release of open applications to the fourth annual Berkshire Fringe. Over the last three years, the festival has hosted more than 100 performers and presented three-dozen new works that have blended genres, represented new styles, and delved into traditions underrepresented in the mainstream.

   The 2008 Festival will feature 21 days of dynamic new works of theater, dance and multi-media performances by diverse artists from across the United States. The festival is located in the heart of the Berkshires in South Western Massachusetts, equal distance between Boston and New York.

   The 2008 Berkshire Fringe will take place during July and August. Six companies or individuals will be invited to participate. All artists receive:

   -A state of the art theater space
   -Housing on our beautiful campus
   -Assistance with marketing and publicity,
   -Free tickets to all performances and events
   -Extensive support from technical and front of house staff
   -50% of box office sales

   If you would like to learn more about the application process, or have further questions, please visit us at http://www.berkshirefringe.org or e-mail me directly at sara(at)berkshirefringe.org The deadline for submission is February 1st, 2008.

   Please feel free to pass this along! Happy New Year!

   Posted by Sara Katzoff | January 6, 2008, 6:15 pm