SAVE THE DATE – 2024 Season Deeper Look Series
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. Director Alan Paul and Williams College professor of English and Theatre James L. Pethica Senior 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 Phar 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: “Approaches to Mental Health”
Sunday, August 25, 11am | Boyd-Quinson Stage
Run Time: 1 hr 15 min
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Join us for a moderated panel discussion delving into the many modern methods practices in mental health in relation to the themes present in of Barrington Stage’s Pulitzer-prize winning musical Next to Normal. This exploration of mental health perspectives will feature Next to Normal’s director Alan Paul and alongside experts from The Brien Center, Austen Riggs, and Canyon Ranch.
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 of on finding friends and, purpose, and how to breaking out of your shell will feature representatives from Berkshire Pride, Living in Recovery, Roots Rising and OLLI.