Celebrating 10 years!

BSC’s 2021 10×10 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

Streaming March 11–14 & 18–21

Sponsored by Pittsfield Cooperative Bank

10 TEN-MINUTE PLAYS x 10 PLAYWRIGHTS = 100 MINUTES OF PURE JOY

“Gets better each year. It is a highlight of the winter theater season.”
—Albany Times-Union

“one of the winter’s most eagerly awaited theatre offerings.”
—The Westfield News

Sponsored in part by Dr. Stephanie Beling • Jadwiga and Donald Brown • Moe England • Linda and Robert Noonan • Diane and Arthur Provenz • Laurie and Bob Forman & Jane and Win Stuebner • Judy and Bruce Grinnell & Nancy McIntire • Interprint, Inc.

10×10 is back to shake those winter blues away, from the comfort of your own home! Filmed live on our Boyd-Quinson Stage and streaming March 11–14 & 18–21, this year’s selection is sure to delight.

This year, all cast members are 10×10 alum! Featuring Doug Harris (10×10 ’20), Maya Loren Jackson (10×10 ’20), Matt Neely (10×10 ’12–’18), Keri Safran (10×10 ’18–’20), Peggy Pharr Wilson (all 10 years of 10×10!) and Robert Zukerman (10×10 ’12, ’14, ’15, ’18, ’19).

Tickets are $35 for one viewer, $55 for a household viewing.

CLICK HERE FOR WHAT TO EXPECT & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TITLES & PLAYWRIGHTS

Protecting the Innocent
By Brent Askari
Directed by Julianne Boyd
What will it take to keep the kids upstairs!? Being Santa’s Helper is harder than anticipated for these two parents.

Finding Help
By Marj O’Neill-Butler
Directed by Julianne Boyd
Daphne and her Mother are at loggerheads concerning assisted living or a caregiver. When Daphne tries to solve the problem, she is surprised by her Mother’s attitude.

Don’t Call Me Cupid
By Jonathan Cook
Directed by Julianne Boyd
What could go wrong if Cupid shoots his arrow? Well… it turns out quite a lot.

People Will Talk
By Scott Mullen
Directed by Matthew Penn
When Martha and Owen both wind up on the same building ledge together, they find themselves talking about what brought them there.

Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged
By Ellen Abrams
Directed by Julianne Boyd
After her name is cleared, Lizzie Borden goes looking for love.

Happy Birthday, Leonard
By Walter Thinnes
Directed by Matthew Penn
Eleanor has got quite the present for Leonard on his 70th Birthday. But the fun only starts when the clock hits midnight.

Blind Larks
By Christine Foster
Directed by Matthew Penn
When four teachers on a field trip are trapped in a rockfall, they find that their thoughts can affect their very chance of survival.

Speed Play
By Alex Dremann
Directed by Matthew Penn
One park bench, two people and a tiny hourglass might tell you a lot about the world.

A Dateless Bargain with Engrossing Death
By John Minigan
Directed by Matthew Penn
When the Messenger of Death comes to visit in the form of an old acquaintance from college, database administrator Bobby has to do some quick and computational thinking to stay alive.

On the Rocks
By Jessica Provenz
Directed by Julianne Boyd
It’s a miracle! Grandma’s out of the hospital and recovering after her stroke, but something’s amiss and grandpa won’t let anyone near her…

What to Expect

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased by calling our box office (413-236-8888) or by going to our website here.

When can I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased any time before the performance’s start time on any given show date. Tickets can be purchased by calling our box office (413-236-8888) or by going to our website here.


If you purchase your ticket before 7pm ET (or 2:30pm for matinees) day of show:

  • You will be immediately sent an automated email receipt from OvationTix when you purchase your ticket — this WILL NOT include your link and password to view 10×10.
  • 30 minutes prior to your performance time, you’ll receive an email from OvationTix that will include your link and password.
  • 10×10 is an on-demand stream for 24 hours after your performance start time. For example, if you purchase for Friday night at 7:30pm (ET), you’ll have until Saturday at 7:30pm (ET) to enjoy the performance.
  • This stream will require a more robust internet connection than other on-demand streaming services. Please make sure no one else in your house is streaming videos, games, or music at the time you are watching 10×10.

If you purchase your ticket after 7pm ET (or 2:30pm for matinees) day of show:

  • You will be immediately sent an automated email receipt from OvationTix when you purchase your ticket — this WILL NOT include your link and password to view 10×10.
  • Your link and password will be emailed to you from BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.org with the subject line “10×10 Link and Password”. If you have not received this email at your performance time, please call us at 413-236-8888.
  • 10×10 is an on-demand stream for 24 hours after your performance start time. For example, if you purchase for Friday night at 7:30pm (ET), you’ll have until Saturday at 7:30pm (ET) to enjoy the performance. 
  • This stream will require a more robust internet connection than other on-demand streaming services. Please make sure no one else in your house is streaming videos, games, or music at the time you are watching 10×10.

FAQ

Your link and password will be emailed to you by OvationTix 30 minutes prior to your performance start. If you purchased within 30 minutes of your performance start, BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.org will be emailing your link and password with the subject line “10×10 Link and Password.”

You will be emailed your link and password from OvationTix or BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.org depending on your time of purchase.

Your email receipt from OvationTix WILL NOT include your unique link and password to watch. OvationTix will email your link and password 30 minutes prior to your performance start time. If you can’t find your email or have deleted it, please contact us by emailing BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.org.

You can view 10×10 on any PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone that has streaming capabilities. Just click the link and type in the password that was emailed to you.

10×10 is an on-demand stream for 24 hours after your performance start time. For example, if you purchase for Friday night at 7:30pm (ET), you’ll have until Saturday at 7:30pm (ET) to enjoy the performance.

Yes. As long as you watch within the available viewing window, you can start and stop the video as needed.

  • It’s possible the email with your viewing link went to your spam folder. Try searching your inbox for “OvationTix” or “BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.org” or “10×10 Link and Password”
  • Please ensure that the email address you are checking is the same address you provided at the time of purchase.
  • If you still cannot find this email and your performance is about to start, please call or email us. We will make sure to resend your link at that time. Our phone number is (413-236-8888) and our email address is BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.Org.

For any questions or concerns, please contact our box office by calling 413-236-8888 or emailing BoxOffice@BarringtonStageCo.Org. The Box Office will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am–8pm and Sun 10am–3:30pm.

This is likely due to the strength of your internet connection.

  1. First, try refreshing your page.
  2. If refreshing does not work, you can try to view from another device OR
  3. Create a wired connection between your viewing device and internet source.
  4. If someone else in your household is streaming at the same time, this may slow down your connection.

This is likely due to the strength of your internet connection.

  1. First, try refreshing your page.
  2. If refreshing does not work, you can try to view from another device OR
  3. Create a wired connection between your viewing device and internet source.
  4. If someone else in your household is streaming at the same time, this may slow down your connection.