THE TORCH-BEARERS Opening Night!

Thanks to the Williams Inn for another great party![photos] Sam Hough for WTF ’09 [pictured] (1) Edward Herrmann, Jessica Hecht; (2) John Rubinstein, Becky Ann Baker, Andrea Martin; (3) Katherine McGrath, Edward Herrmann; (4) Andrea Martin, Justin Waldman;...

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INTERVIEW | Steve Lawson, writer and director of BLANCHE AND BEYOND

As the staged reading of Blanche and Beyond nears, I wanted to know more about it, so I grabbed an opportunity to talk with Steve Lawson, writer and director.Sarah Slight: What made you want to create these two works surrounding Tennessee Williams' life...

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WOMEN AND THE LITTLE THEATER MOVEMENT

In THE TORCH-BEARERS, George Kelly uses satire to critique the Little Theatre movement. Here are some related facts regarding the role women played during this time: ▪ Women received little training or education in the arts in the antebellum period.▪...

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INTERVIEW | Sarah Gosnell, Asst. Costume Designer

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Gosnell, assistant costume designer on The Torch-Bearers. [Dramaturg] Amy Lipman: How does a costume designer usually begin their process? Sarah Gosnell: The very first thing people get around...

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Weekly Preview | July 27-August 2

WTF Expands Rush Ticket Policy!The Williamstown Theatre Festival has expanded its rush ticket policy for its Main and Nikos Stage shows. Beginning on Friday, July 24, rush tickets will be sold to all same-day evening performances from 4pm until curtain (subject to availability). Tickets are $15 and are available by phone at...

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THUNDER Opening Night Party!

Thanks to Mezze Bistro + Bar for a terrific opening night party following the World Premiere performance of WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF THUNDER?[photos] © Sam Hough for WTF ’09[pictured] (1) Betty Gilpin, Wendie Malick; (2) Betty Gilpin, Annie Parisse; (3)...

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