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The Old Mezzo (WAM Theatre)
WAM Theatre's first World Premiere
"....WAM Theatre is one of the most interesting developments in the Berkshire/Capital Region entertainment scene in years...." Larry Murray, Berkshire on Stage
**Take advantage of a 20% discount at the following North Street, Pittsfield, MA restaurants: Mission Bar & Tapas, Spice Dragon and Ybar. Simply bring a print out of your ticket purchase to the restaurant to take advantage of this pre or post performance discount**
...a winner...don't miss this special opportunity..." TheEdgeBoston
"...a superb cast equal of any we see at the four major theatres in the summer..." Berkshire On Stage
"....great theatre for a great cause...." DidyouWeekend
In The Old Mezzo, written by Berkshire based playwright Susan Dworkin, Alyssa, an internationally acclaimed opera star, is driven by the recent death of a famous conductor to teach a master class concerning the Politics of Singing. As the class unfolds a surprising connection to recent events is revealed and we see how Alyssa had to risk her fame and success to preserve the freedom that is so essential to the arts. In keeping with WAM's mission, a portion of proceeds from this production will be donated to Shout Out Loud Productions: Taking Action to Address Sexual Trafficking.
Ms. Dworkin is best known for her books The Viking in the Wheat Field and The Nazi Officer's Wife as well as her play All Day Suckers. She was also a finalist for the Susan Blackburn Prize in 1980-1981 for her play Deli's Fable. Ms. Dworkin was one of the original writers and editors at Ms. Magazine.
"As a writer and as a human being, Susan Dworkin has always had the ability to draw us into new dreams of justice, and to make them irresistibly practical, humorous and human. She makes clear that progress and pleasure go together."
Gloria Steinem
Doors open at 7:30pm on Friday/Saturday and 4:30pm on Sunday.
Cast:
Elizabeth Donnelly*: Sally/Pow
Erin Ouellette: Marcy/Marcelle
Rylan Morsbach: Billy/Captain Billy/Louie
Eileen Schuyler*: Alyssa
Ryan Winkles*: Joe/Johannes
*Member of Actors Equity Association
Creative Team:
Playwright: Susan Dworkin
Director: Kristen van Ginhoven
Scenic Designer: Juliana von Haubrich
Costume Designer: Rita Watson
Lighting Designer: Meryl Joseph
Sound Designer: Brad Berridge
Choreographer: Rosie Spring
Stage Manager: Christopher Donovan
Associate Producer: Corissa Bryant
WAM Theatre is a theatre company based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and the Capital Region of New York State. Inspired by the book 'Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide' by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, WAM Theatre was founded in 2009 by professional theatre artists Kristen van Ginhoven and Leigh Strimbeck. WAM's philanthropic mission is two-fold; first, producing theatrical events for everyone, with a focus on women theatre artists and/or stories of women and girls; second, to donate a portion of the proceeds from those events to organizations that benefit women and girls. WAM has donated nearly $5000 to its beneficiaries by creating professional theatre for everyone that benefits women and girls. www.wamtheatre.com
... the company continues to innovate and expand its welcome to everyone in the Berkshires using theatre as a fulcrum upon which they balance their concerns as both women and artists....." Larry Murray, Berkshire On Stage
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LocationBerkshire Museum (View)
39 South Street
Pittsfield 01201
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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