Weekly Preview | July 12-18

 
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
BY JOHN GUARE
DIRECTED BY ANNE KAUFFMAN 
Opens this Week!
JULY 14 THROUGH JULY 25
We're all connected...or are we? This Olivier Award winner and Pulitzer finalist stirs the pot of privilege with often hilarious and ultimately heartbreaking results. Don't miss this sensational masterpiece of interconnected worlds.


Tickets can be purchased by phone at (413) 597-3400, in person at 1000 Main Street in Williamstown, or by clicking here.

While you're waiting to see the show, check out these rehearsal photos and this video interview with playwright John Guare.

Ato Essandoh (background), Margaret Colin and Tim Daly
Photo by Sam Hough


Clea Alsip and Ato Essandoh
Photo by Sam Hough


Margaret Colin, Tim Daly and director Anne Kauffman
Photo by Sam Hough
Click here to go to our YouTube Channel to see other behind the scenes videos!
 

SAMUEL J. AND K. A WORLD PREMIERE BY MAT SMART DIRECTED BY JUSTIN WALDMAN Justin Long and Owiso Odera. Photo by T. Charles Erickson "There is nothing incomplete in either Long and Odera's finely-tuned performances or Justin Waldman's richly nuanced direction, which insight-fully catches the yearnings of lives reaching for a place called 'home.'" -The Berkshire Eagle "Their journey is a pleasure to watch from beginning to end and theatre lovers must hope for more from Mat Smart's pen." -In the Spotlight "energetic drama with superb actors" -Berkshire Fine Arts "excellent acting on display...WTF is to be commended for continuing to give the Berkshire audience a chance to experience new plays." -Curtain Up "the emotional depths both Long and Odera convey--their bond is filled with love and need--keep the play grounded." -Albany Times Union Not convinced? Click here to see what our audiences thought! SAMUEL J. AND K. NOW THROUGH JULY 18 A WORLD PREMIERE by Mat Smart directed by Justin Waldman Tickets can be purchased by phone at (413) 597-3400, in person at 1000 Main Street in Williamstown, or by clicking here.

WAMC's THE ROUNDTABLE will broadcast LIVE from WTF this Friday, July 16 and we want a LIVE AUDIENCE! 9AM to NOON on the MAIN STAGE Come for any, or all! Admission is free, but seating will be limited. Come get the inside scoop on our upcoming shows while watching LIVE interviews with WTF actors, directors and playwrights and WAMC's Alan Chartock, Joe Donahue and Sarah LaDuke! Here are some great photos from last year: The Roundtable's Sarah LaDuke and Dylan Baker Photo by Sam Hough Artistic Director Nicholas Martin Photo by Sam Hough Playwright Noah Haidle and Wende Malick Photo by Sam Hough

FRIDAYS @3 is WTF's original play reading series.Join us for the first look at America's finest new plays read by festival artists. Here's what's coming up this week:

FRIDAY, JULY 16
GOOD ON PAPER by Michele Lowe

For a community service credit, 16-year-old Miles returns to the daycare center at his father's office where he himself was cared for as a small boy. Even though he has never really understood why his dad left him and his mom, Miles knows it has something to do with this place, once a revolutionary program for children of working parents. Michele Lowe's Good On Paper asks us to question when we feel--and when we actually are--safe.

Readings take place in Paresky Center and there is a $5 suggested donation. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the Box Office by calling (413) 597-3400.

For more information on what readings are coming up, check out our blog here!

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

THE NAUGHTONS IN CONCERT

Don't miss Greg and James Naughton as they return to Williamstown this summer for ONE NIGHT ONLY in a special benefit performance!

7PM on the WTF Main Stage
Tickets are $50 for orchestra, $40 for first balcony and $25 for second balcony.
Click here to buy tickets!

 

JULY 13 SAMUEL J. and K. Join us for a talkback following the performance on Tuesday, with cast members Justin Long, Owiso Odera and dramaturg Sarah Slight.   JULY 20SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATIONSarah LaDuke from WAMC's The Roundtable will be on the panel for this talkback.   JULY 23 SPECIAL FRIDAY TALKBACK!AFTER THE REVOLUTIONBerkshire Daily Editor, Seth Rogovoy will be conducting a special talkback for this thought-provoking play.   AUGUST 3 OUR TOWNJoe Donahue from WAMC's The Roundtable will be here on Talkback night to discuss his favorite play, OUR TOWN.

FELLOWSHIP MUSICAL:
WESTERN COUNTRY
JULY 19-20 AT 7PM & 11PM
IN THE DIRECTING STUDIO
directed by the 2010 Boris Sagal Directing Fellow,  DAVIS McCULLUM
book and lyrics by NOAH HAIDLE
music by,  KELLYS COLLINS & RYAN TYNDELL
music direction by,  MATT CITRON

Emily Simoness, a Non-Equity Company member, with Matt Cintron and Ryan Tyndell performing the opening number at the 2010 Opening Night Celebration.
Photo by Sam Hough.

ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST AND CAN BE MADE THROUGH THE WTF BOX OFFICE AT (413) 597-3400