DEEPER LOOK SERIES
Anyone can attend this series whether you are a ticket holder or not. Registration is requested.
La Cage Aux Folles Deeper Look: “Gender Roles”
Sunday, June 23, 11am | Boyd-Quinson Stage
Join us for a discussion on queer representation in the media and how gender roles have evolved in our society. Featuring Williams College Gender and Sexuality professor Abram J. Lewis, MCLA Developmental Psychology professor Samuel Braun, and select cast members, dive into the themes of La Cage and how they’ve changed since the show’s inception.
A Tender Thing Deeper Look: “New Context for a Classic”
Sunday, July 7, 11am | St. Germain Stage
Join us for an exploration of the challenges and opportunities present in adapting Shakespeare for modern audiences. Cast members Derek, Candy and Allyn will break down how the source text is used in this new context and reveal fascinating hidden gems of poetry and language throughout this new take on Romeo and Juliet.
Boeing Boeing Deeper Look: “What a Journey!”
Friday, July 26, 5:30pm | Boyd-Quinson Stage
Celebrate Barrington’s 30th anniversary with the return of Associate Artist actors Debra Jo Rupp, Mark H. Dold, Christopher Innvar, and Peggy Pharr Wilson to our stages this season. Stroll down memory lane and look toward the future with some of our favorite performers and get the inside scoop on the creative process of our mainstage comedy Boeing Boeing.
Forgiveness Deeper Look: “From the Courts to the Stage”
Sunday, August 11, 11am | St. Germain Stage
Ever wondered how real-life cases turn into on- stage drama? Join playwright Mark St. Germain as he explains his complex writing process of taking court transcripts, research, and interviews, and turning them into a visceral dramatization in his world premiere play.
Next to Normal Deeper Look: “Mental Health Through the Lens of Storytelling”
Sunday, August 25, 11am | Boyd-Quinson Stage
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Keynote by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Join us for an engaging panel discussion delving into the themes of mental health and family dynamics presented in Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt’s musical Next to Normal. This event features Barrington Stage Artistic Director Alan Paul and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, best-selling author of The Body Keeps the Score, along with mental health professionals from the Brien Center, Austen Riggs, and Canyon Ranch.
We’ll explore the question: How well do we know the people in our own family? The characters in this Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical grapple with their relationships, their pasts, and their futures, providing a powerful lens through which we can examine the complexities of mental wellness. The panel will discuss the impact of mental health on families, the importance of open communication, and how art can foster acceptance and emotional well-being.
Come and join us as we engage in a meaningful conversation on how theater can change the dialogue around mental wellness.
Primary Trust Deeper Look: “Finding Community”
Sunday, September 29, 11am | St. Germain Stage
Belonging is a basic human need, but it can be difficult to find. Come hear about some local organizations that make finding your community within the Berkshires a little bit easier. This panel discussion on finding friends, purpose, and how to break out of your shell will feature representatives from Berkshire Pride, Living in Recovery, Roots Rising and OLLI.