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CONTENTSIntroduction Letter 5Welcome 8Our Mission 8Show Calendar 9Board of Trustees 12The Company 17Support Us 25Member Benefits 27Education 28Education Donors 31Special Events Dates 33Annual Fund 34Playhouse Society Members 42The Feigenbaum Challenge 42Business Partners 45Jane P. Fitzpatrick Tribute 48Our History 56Our Volunteers 69Facilities & Services 75

Pictured: Ashton Heyl, Willa Fitzgerald & Tom Pecinka

in The Cat and The Canary 2013. Photo by Abby LePage

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Welcome to Berkshire Theatre Group! We are so glad you are with us, enjoying

this performance at one of our multiple stages. We aim to bring you the best in world-class theater and entertainment, alongside community-based programs and life-enriching educational programs for the youth of Berkshire County.

BTG and the performing arts and educational programs we offer contribute greatly to the rich cultural environment of the Berkshires and help to foster a community where we love to live, work, play, and visit. Our work also contributes to economic development and the success of our future generations, but we cannot do this alone. We need your help!

Your support is crucial to our ability to continue to bring you the productions you have come to expect and appreciate. We thank you for attending our shows, donating to our organization,

and supporting our educational programs, which engage 17,000 students a year. Ticket sales only cover about half the cost of our performances and programs, so we depend heavily upon your generous contributions.

This year we are thrilled to announce the new endowment challenge from the Feigenbaum Foundation to help secure the future of BTG. This $5 million pledge over the next 10 years is designed to inspire others to join in and support the work of BTG. Please consider supporting our annual programing or endowment campaign with a gift.

Most of all, thank you for coming, and please, enjoy the show!

Ruth Blodgett President

WELCOME TO OUR STAGES!

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Derek Wilson in Anna Christie. All photos by Abby LePage.

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We invite you to join us on our artistic journey. Berkshire Theatre Group’s home is

a center for theatre, education, exploration and celebration! We treasure our relationship with our community and understand our responsibility to open our doors wide so that everyone may enjoy our historic homes. We do not define the scope of our artistic work narrowly, but rather we seek to present all kinds of experiences for you on our stages. Join us for the glory of brilliant musical performances, for a play that aspires to rattle our perception of who we are, for an evening of raucous laughter, for spirited and joyous dancing, and

do join us to meet our youngest artists who are shaping the next generation of creativity.

Please visit, and visit often. Let us know your thoughts and how we can help share our work with you. Join us as members and become part of the creative center of your community. The doors are open–come on in!

With warm appreciation,

Kate MaguireArtistic Director, CEO

Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Berkshire Theatre Group’s celebrated five stages

reflect the history of the American theatre; they represent a priceless cultural resource for the community. Our vision is to be a center for creative work that enriches, invigorates and transforms artists and audiences.

OUR MISSION

Over 17,000 children from more than 20 area schools are served each year through BTG’s education programs

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June 30–July 19at The Colonial Theatre111 South Street, Pittsfield

FOUNDING SPONSORS

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheimbook by Hugh Wheelerorchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

suggested by a Film by Ingmar Bergmanoriginally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Princedirected by Ethan Heardmusic direction by Nathan Damechoreography by Alex Sanchezfeaturing Kate Baldwin, Gregg Edelman, Penny Fuller, Maureen O’Flynn, and Graham Rowat

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“Benefactors” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

by Michael Frayndirected by Eric Hillfeaturing David Adkins, Corinna May,

Barbara Sims, and Walton Wilson

July 9–July 26at The Unicorn Theatre

The Larry Vaber Stage

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THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFULJune 24–July 19at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSICJune 30–July 19at The Colonial Theatre

THE ELLENOFF MUSICAL THEATRE SERIESJuly 7 and 14, August 11 and 18at The Colonial Theatre

BENEFACTORSJuly 9–July 26at The Unicorn Theatre The Larry Vaber Stage

CEDARSWORLD PREMIERE July 23–August 9at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage

PETER SCHICKELE 50 YEARS OF P.D.Q. BACH: A TRIUMPH OF INCOMPETENCESaturday, July 26 at 8pmat The Colonial Theatre

DESIGN FOR LIVINGJuly 30–August 16at The Unicorn Theatre The Larry Vaber Stage

SEUSSICAL9th Annual Children’s Theatre Production August 7–August 17at The Colonial Theatre

A HATFUL OF RAINAugust 13–August 30at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage

IRISH ROVERS: THE FAREWELL TOURThursday, August 21 at 8pmat The Colonial Theatre

A LOVER’S TALE: SCENES BY GIUSEPPE VERDI, CHARLES LUDLAM AND ALEXANDRE DUMASAugust 23–August 30at The Unicorn Theatre The Larry Vaber Stage

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS ABBEY ROADSaturday, September 6 at 8pmat The Colonial Theatre

POEOctober 2–October 26at The Unicorn Theatre The Larry Vaber Stage

MADE IN THE BERKSHIRESOctober 10–October 11at The Colonial Theatre & The Unicorn Theatre The Larry Vaber Stage

October 2–26at The Unicorn Theatre

The Larry Vaber Stage6 East Street, StockbridgeFIVE STAGES

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POEwritten and directed by Eric Hill

featuring David Adkins

W O R L D P R E M I E R E

August 23–30at The Unicorn TheatreThe Larry Vaber Stage6 East Street, Stockbridge

The Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas

Camille by Charles LudlamLa Traviata by Giuseppe Verde

directed by Dustin Willsmusical direction by Daniel Schlosberg

A Lover’s Tale:Scenes by Giuseppe Verdi, Charles Ludlam and Alexandre Dumas

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OUR COMMUNITY

Pictured top: Ali Bourzgui at the BTG Fall Gala, 2013.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

James RubertoHonorary Chairman

Ruth BlodgettPresident

Michael E. MacDonaldPresident Emeritus

Gary P. ScarafoniPresident Emeritus

David L. Lloyd, Jr.Executive Vice President

William H. BoothVice President

Neil E. EllenoffVice President

A. King FrancisVice President

Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.Vice President

Robert H. Jones, Jr.Vice President

Lee PerlmanVice President, Finance and Treasurer

Robert M. BerzokSecretary

David L. AuerbachSandra L. BrownWende CarverDavid T. ComalliLinda James CooperReggie CooperMarie V. FederRalph FrisinaShari HaddadOskar K. HalligRobert HalperMichael D. HessTom LaurinAndrew H. MickMadeline PhelpsRoger L. PiersonIan RaschCasey Meade Rothstein-FitzpatrickMarvin H. SelineAlli SheehanCarole SiegelMaureen M. StantonKate MaguireArtistic Director, CEO

BTG employs approximately 800 people annually


BTG EMERITUS BOARD

James W. GiddensPresident Emeritus

Bobbie HalligPresident Emeritus

Teddi LaurinPresident Emeritus

B. Carter WhitePresident Emeritus

Robert BolandJoan E. Bancroft Alan Bauman Robert Becker John L. BissellNicholas Boraski Hilary Somers DeelyGray Ellrodt, M.D. Bridget FawcettArmand V. FeigenbaumHenry GoldsteinJane HarteJoseph K. Handler Sharon LaPlante Harrison Barbara HauboldRandolph HawthorneWilliam Hines, Sr. Stuart Hirshfield P. Keyburn Hollister Gordon HyattMargery JassyJodi Kennedy Elizabeth Ireland McCannMartin E. MessingerBasil M. Michaels, M.D., FACS Laurie L. MickKate MorrisMary MottLinda P. O’ConnellJune Ellenoff O’NeillPauline D. PiercePamela RichFredric D. RutbergWilliam SwanAso O. TavitianRobert B. TraskMichael Tweed-KentJulie WeissJane M. WhiteRobert G. WilmersAnne Everest Wojtkowski

BTG COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

Jay AndersonAlan BaumanW. Kelly Collins Judith CookEugene DelleaMario DeMartinoWilliam DenaultDan DrykermanBeverly Dubiski Bruce EvenchikEmil J. GeorgeGeorge HaddadWilliam M. Hines, Sr.Augusta LeibowitzLeonard LiptonPamela MalumphyTony MazzeoBasil M. Michaels, M.D., FACSStephen MillerGary MoynihanBeth PearsonYvonne PearsonMichael RollerJoseph W. Ryan, Jr.Matthew ScarafoniDavid SmalloverRebecca SmithMichael SupranowiczThomas SzepaniakMichael Tweed-KentGeorge WhalingMegan WhildenTracy Wilson

BTG EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Carole Siegel, Ed.D.Educational Outreach Committee Chair, BTG Board of Trustees

William S. BallenCoordinator of Professional Development Berkshire Readiness Center, MCLA

Sherri James BuxtonMusic Instructor, Central Berkshire Regional School District/Berkshire Music School

Linda James CooperBTG Board of Trustees

N. Tracy CroweDeputy Superintendent, Pittsfield Public Schools

Tom CurleyAssistant Dean of Academics - Berkshire Community College

Dr. Peter DillonSuperintendent, Berkshire Hills Regional School District

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Pam Fortlage-GoldFine and Performing Arts Supervisor, Central Berkshire Regional School District

Holly GoodrichHumanities Curriculum Coordinator, Pittsfield Public Schools

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Dr. Jason P. McCandlessSuperintendent, Pittsfield Public Schools

Betsey McKearnanBTG Alumni Trustee

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EXECUTIVE/ANNUAL

Kate MaguireArtistic Director, CEO

Allison Rachele BaylesAdministrative Director of Education

Brandon BeloteFinance Manager

Rebecca BrighentiDirector of Marketing and PR

Corey S. Cavenaugh Production and Company Management Associate

Nathan CottrellProduction Manager The Colonial Theatre

Travis G. DalyAssociate Artist, Education

Peter DurginDirector of Productions and Facilities Berkshire Theatre Festival

John McCarthyGraphic Designer

Pat McMullenTechnical Director The Colonial Theatre

Rylan MorsbachTicket Office Manager

Susan OlshuffGrant Writer

Brian PlouffeDirector of House Management Services

Kim St. PierreAccountant Associate

Christina L. RileyCommunications Associate

Simon ShawProgrammer

Sam SlackFacilities Manager, The Colonial Theatre

Craig SmithManaging Director

Kait StinchcombAssistant to the Artistic Director, CEO

Eric S. TaylorWeb Manager

Tara K. YoungDirector of Special Events and Donor Relations

Liz ZieminskiGeneral Manager

ARTISTIC

Artistic AssociatesTravis G. DalyAlan FildermanEric HillScott KillianDavid MurinSimon ShawLiz Zieminski

CastingAlan FildermanCasting Director

DirectorsTravis G. DalySeussical

Ethan HeardA Little Night Music

Eric HillBenefactors & POE

Aaron MarkThe Mystery of Irma Vep

Michael GrowlerAssociate Director, The Mystery of Irma Vep

Greg NaughtonA Hatful of Rain

Keira NaughtonCedars

Tom StoryDesign For Living

Dustin WillsA Lover’s Tale

Musical DirectorsNathan DameA Little Night Music

Mark GionfriddoSeussical, Ellenoff Series

Daniel SchlosbergA Lover’s Tale

ChoreographersKathy Jo GroverSeussical

Alex SanchezA Little Night Music

Ilana Ransom ToeplitzSeussical Opening Number

THE COMPANY

Pictured from left to right: Christina L. Riley, Allison

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Cottrell, Kate Maguire, Travis G. Daly, Rebecca Brighenti, Kait Stinchcomb, Kim St. Pierre, Brian Plouffe, Pat McMullen,

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DesignersScenicHugh LandwehrJohn McDermottGennie Neuman-LambertRandall ParsonsCarl SpragueReid Thompson

CostumesKeating HelfrichLaurie Churba KohnHunter KaczorowskiWade LaboissonniereDavid MurinJon CarterHair and Wig Design

LightingMatthew E. AdelsonShawn E. BoyleAlan EdwardsDan KotlowitzGreg SolomonOliver WasonSolomon WeisbardAnn G. Wrightson

Resident Composer/SoundScott Killian

SoundSteve BrushBrendan DoyleJ Hagenbuckle

CompositionOur Lady J

BTG PLAYS! Artists in ResidenceMadeline CalandrilloCorey S. CavenaughLily Edward ChristieJacob GoldKathy Jo GroverChristopher-Michael Vecchia

Apprentice TeachersEric HillDirector of Apprentice Training

Stephen DeRosaTara FranklinMark Gionfriddo

Kate MaguireNurit MonacelliKeira NaughtonTom StoryIlana Ransom Toeplitz

ADMINISTRATIVE

Audience ServicesKate LindsayAssistant Ticket Office Manager

Madelyn GardnerHouse Manager Stockbridge Campus

Samantha DuganTicket Office Associate

Oskar HalligTicket Office Associate

Alex HillTicket Office Associate

Benjamin TishermanTicket Office Associate

Ali ZieminskiTicket Office Associate

Company ManagementShawn J. BolducCompany Manager

Sam O’MaraAssistant Company Manager

Abigail H. WestonAssistant Company Manager

DevelopmentBarbara Cohen-HobbsDevelopment Assistant

Kelsey MatherneDevelopment Assistant

Facilities & DiningFrederick S. ClaysonFacilities Manager

Sylvia RobertsKitchen Manager/Chef

John RobertsAssistant Kitchen Manager

Brian MarquisKitchen Assistant

Finance & AdministrationAmanda C. HermanAssistant to the General Manager

Vanessa LopezAssistant to the Finance Department

MarketingEmily FaulknerMarketing & Multimedia Assistant

PRODUCTION

AudioBrendan F. DoyleAudio Engineer

CarpentryTom MinucciTechnical Director

Alexander OwensAssistant Technical Director

Mackenzie KovakaMaster Carpenter

Psyril R. ApacibleCarpenter/Electrician

Sam CournynCarpenter/Electrician

TJ HansenCarpenter/Electrician

Nicholas TrimperCarpenter/Electrician

CostumesEmily BaldwinCostume Manager

Audrey NaumanAssistant Costume Manager/Unicorn Costume Manager

Jordan L. KearnsWardrobe Supervisor

Keating HelfrichCostumer

Sarah BarbourCutter/Draper

Margaret KoerberCutter/Draper

Annie RupprechtCutter/Draper

Elizabeth ChapmanFirst Hand

Kenneth RaineyFirst Hand

Delia OwensStitcher

Doreen KeenanHair Stylist

ElectricsDylan James AmickMaster Electrician

Bill MillerAssistant Master Electrician

THE COMPANY


PropertiesJamie ArielleProps Master

Christina ChesterAssistant Props Master

Sarah WhiteProps Artisan

Scenic PaintingKristin ViolaCharge Scenic Artist

Jessica ShaidnagleAssistant Scenic Artist

Production ManagementChristopher Campbell-OrrockAssistant Director of Productions and Facitlites

Production Stage ManagersPeter DurginStephen HortonBetsy SelmanHannah SullivanLaura WaltersLaura Wilson

Stage ManagersCorey S. CavenaughJeff RyderSuzanne Spicer

Production AssistantsCorey S. CavenaughProduction Assistant

Lilly DeerwaterProduction Assistant

Chandalae N. NyswongerProduction Assistant

Emily TaylorProduction Assistant

EDUCATION

2014 Apprentice CompanyAllison AounKatie BirenboimAnna BloemerAndrew FlynnJade GarischJillian HannahMolly HellerMeg MartinezNicholas PerronCanning RobbAllie SeiboldAmanda TurenKierstin Valenti

Gabrielle WilsonDylan Zalikowski

Directing AssistantsKatie BeckOrion D. JonesChris MickJustine Evyn SaliskiEric SirakianIan Gregory TruttKelly LamannaAssistant to the Director of Apprentice Training

InternsPeter BirrenCarpenter Intern with Assistantship in Technical Direction

James BristowProps/Costumes Intern

Gabrielle BrouWardrobe Intern

Mackenzie CunninghamProps Intern

Jennifer DearStage Management Intern

Gracie DodStage Management Intern

Sarah DuklerCompany Management Intern

Sydney FisherStage Management Intern

Michelle GerstenScenic Art Intern with Assistantship in Scenic Design

Alex J. GendalElectrics Intern

Eric GlauberAudio Intern with an Assistantship in Sound Design

Sarah G. HarrisStage Management Intern

Cara HinhCostume Intern

Taylor JeffriesElectrics and Audio Intern

Rachel KaplowStage Management Intern

Nathan LockhartGeneral Technical Intern

Noelle McMillinWardrobe Intern

Amanda NerbyScenic Art Intern

Shelby NorthStage Management Intern

Jonathan O’LearyAudience Services Intern

Alejandro OmsStage Management Intern

Alec PetrosAudio Intern

Brad PouliotAudio Intern

Colette RackleffCostume Intern

Nick RayCarpenter Intern

Anna RhoadsCompany Management Intern

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Ryan RossGeneral Technical Intern

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Each year, Berkshire Theatre Group reaches over 100,000 arts lovers through our events, both produced and presented, on our multiple stages in the Berkshires. Additionally, we provide opportunities to over 17,000 students through our educational and pre-professional

programming. We cannot survive on ticket sales alone. It is only through the generosity of our supporters that we are able to continue these vital programs year after year. There are so many ways that you can be part of our ongoing efforts. To learn more about how you can support BTG, please contact Tara Young, Director of Special Events and Donor Relations at (413) 448-8084 x14

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Corporate partners who contribute $250 or more receive a listing in The Colonial Theatre and Fitzpatrick Main Stage lobbies, a listing in our program book, and complimentary tickets.

BENEFIT EVENTS

Support BTG by attending one of our many benefit events during our 2014 Season. A full listing of these events can be found on page 33.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BTG is looking for marketing partners who want to utilize the strong BTG brand to reinforce their own image in the Berkshires and surrounding communities.

• Full Season Exclusive Naming Sponsorships

• Performance Series Sponsorships

• Individual Performance, Exclusive and Shared, Sponsorships are available.

All sponsorships are completely customizable based upon each partner’s needs.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

Give a memorable gift. Create a lasting tribute. Honor the past by making an investment in BTG’s future by participating in one of our many naming opportunities.

In StockbridgePatio Chair .......................$250Stone Patio Paver ............$500Patio Table .......................$500Adirondack Chair ..........$1,000Wooden Bench ..............$2,000

In PittsfieldBalcony Seat .................$1,000Orchestra Seat ..............$1,500Center Orchestra Seat ..$2,500Gallery Pew ...................$5,000Box (2 seats per box) ....$5,000

SUPPORT US

Pictured top: The cast of Oliver!, 2012. Photo

by Abby LePage.

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Y E A R S1964 - 2014

Here’s to you and the next 50 years!

Where community counts.

Pittsfield | Great Barrington | cainhibbard.com

&Counselors at Law

PCCain Hibbard Myers


MEMBER BENEFITS

$50-$99• Subscription to BTG

E-Newsletter• Acknowledgement in Annual

BTG Program Book• First option ticket purchase

privileges for BTG Season• 20% discount on

BTG gift items*

$100-$249• All the above benefits• Advance notice on upcoming

season passholder discounts• Waived ticket exchange

fee with up to 24 hours advance notice

• Invitation to Apprentice Talkback

• 10% discount on BTG PLAYS! vacation camp fees

• 1 complimentary ticket to Unicorn or Fitzpatrick Main Stage show of your choice*

$250-$499• All the above benefits• Invitation to historic tour

of Colonial Theatre• Complimentary ticket upgrade• 20% discount on

Season Passes*

$500-$999• All the above benefits• Recognition on Colonial

digital lobby display• Invitation to an exculsive

pre-season cocktail party*

$1,000-$2,499• All the above benefits• Enrichment packets for BTG

produced productions• VIP Hotline for ticket

purchases and exchanges• Invitation to Benefactors

Circle Supper• VIP Parking Pass for

summer performances

$2,500-$4,999• All the above benefits• 2 complimentary tickets to

Unicorn or Fitzpatrick Main Stage opening night performance of your choice*

• Autographed production poster for the show of your choice

• Opportunity to sponsor Garage performance

• VIP parking at The Colonial*

$5,000-$9,999• All the above benefits• 2 additional complimentary

tickets to any show at one of our 5 stages

• Lunch with Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire

• Opportunity to sponsor Unicorn production

$10,000-$24,999• All the above benefits• Dinner with BTG

Board President• Opportunity to sponsor

Fitzpatrick Main Stage Production

• Opportunity to sponsor actor or apprentice

$25,000• Personalized benefits are

available at this level…Write your own ticket!

For more information please contact Tara Young at 413-448-8084 x14

BTG offers the following exciting MEMBER BENEFITS to our donors

Pictured top: Gala after party in The Garage, 2012.

Photo by Abby LePage.

* New Benefit

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Education programs are a fundamental component of Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission to serve our community and the next generation of artists.

Study after study concludes that children who are introduced to the arts at a young age and given a chance to participate are more successful throughout their lives. BTG is proud to provide a multitude of arts outreach opportunities for students throughout the Berkshires and beyond.

BTG PLAYS!

• Has been providing arts programs in Berkshire County schools for over 25 years.

• Includes in-school residency programs, vacation camps, after school classes, touring shows, and the annual community production.

• Currently serves over 17,000 students annually.

THE RICHIE DUPONT AWARD

The Richie duPont Award was started in memory of the talented young actor, Richie duPont, who was a part of the Berkshire Theatre Group community, where he performed in two productions on the Fitzpatrick Main Stage. To honor his memory, the fund was established in 2005 to enable children to pursue their dreams of being on stage and afford them the opportunity to attend one of the BTG PLAYS! camp sessions.

EDUCATION

Pictured top: The cast of Peter Pan, 2013. At right: Emma Foley, Sam Cooper, Charles Kerzner and Noah Pott in Peter Pan. Photos by Abby LePage.

BTG invests an estimated 3.8 million dollars into the local community each year


PERFORMING ARTS FOR SCHOOLS

Affordable school field trips to Berkshire Theatre Group’s theatres allow students to experience diverse, educational and entertaining programs that reinforce classroom curriculum while fostering an understanding of and appreciation for the performing arts.

PERFORMING ARTS FOR SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Performing Arts for Schools Program is so important to our community that donors have stepped forward to guarantee that all students, regardless of financial situation, have access to this creativity-building resource.

Ruth & Nicholas Boraski established an endowment gift,

the income from which will be used to provide scholarships for student tickets.

Linda O’Connell established a multi-year fund to annually underwrite programming.

Nancy Vale established a charitable remainder trust in the name of her late husband Michael Vale to provide scholarships for student tickets.

SUMMER PERFORMANCE TRAINING APPRENTICE PROGRAM

• Founded in 1929 and boasts past participants such as Katharine Hepburn and Al Pacino.

• Most significant is the program’s daily training, the Suzuki Method of Actor Training, complemented by master classes taught by

visiting theatre professionals with a strong emphasis on movement, vocal technique and ensemble work.

• Apprentices perform on one of our many stages, take classes each day, and assist in a variety of departments.

THE BETSEY McKEARNAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Betsey McKearnan Scholarship Fund is awarded to select apprentices entering BTG’s Training Program each summer.

2014 Recipients:Allison AounAnna BloemerKierstin ValentiGabrielle Wilson

Sponsored by

Richard M. Ziter, M.D.

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Pictured: BTG PLAYS! Artist-in-Residence: Maddie Calandrillo with her class at St. Mary’s School in Lee, MA.

EDUCATIONASSISTANTSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

• Each summer Berkshire Theatre Group brings in students from across the country to work with our professional actors, directors, and designers.

• Each intern and assistant is a crucial part of the creation and operation of the Festival from running professional shows, to building sets and costumes, to house managing and working in our marketing and development departments.

YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD

This Board, featuring students from across the county, meets periodically to discuss upcoming events, make suggestions for programming to young audiences, and assists with activities at the theatres.

Members:Sam CooperIsabel Costa Emilee LoganCaroline MackCaroline Sprague

THE JENNIE AND JAMES MAGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP

The Jennie and James Maguire Scholarship was established to support a student interested in gaining administrative and leadership skills at Berkshire Theatre Group. The recipient of this scholarship will be provided with a paid internship and an opportunity to gain experience in the marketing, hospitality, development, finance or administrative areas of BTG. This intern will also be mentored by Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire.

2014 Recipient:Kelly Lamanna

For more information on Berkshire Theatre Group’s Education Programs visit our website at www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org or contact Allison Rachele Bayles at 413-448-8084 ext. 19 or email [email protected]

BTG’s total economic impact is more than 6 million dollars


EDUCATION SPONSORS

Berkshire Bank Berkshire Health SystemsCain, Hibbard & Myers, PCFireflyLee BankMazzeo’s RistorantePittsfield Co-Operative BankSheehan Health GroupRichard M. Ziter, M.D.

DUPONT AUCTION AND EDUCATION BENEFIT AUCTION DONORS

Arcadian ShopArizona Pizza, LenoxArthur OliverAyelada Locally Crafted

Frozen YogurtBaba Louie’s Woodfired

Organic Sourdough PizzaBarrington Coffee Roasting Co.Bartlett’s OrchardBen’s ShopBerkshire Bike and BoardBerkshire Botanical GardensBerkshire Classic

Leather and SilverBerkshire Co-opBerkshire FenceBerkshire MuseumBerkshire Music SchoolBlantyreBoston Red SoxCakewalk Bakery and CaféCanyon Ranch, LenoxCharland JewelersChesterwoodCountry CurtainsCranwell Resort, Spa

and Golf ClubCrossfit PittsfieldCrystal EssenceEvergreenFireflyFuel Coffee ShopGlad RagsGuido’s Fresh MarketplaceIredale Mineral CosemeticsIS 183J. Allens Clubhouse GrilleJacob’s PillowJae’s Asian BistroJWS Art Supplies

Karen Allen Fiber ArtsKaren LeeKripalu Center for

Yoga and HealthLenox CoffeeLenox Fitness Center amd SpaLisa Anderson StudioLoft 48Majestic TheatreMoe’s TavernMuseum FacsimilesNorman Rockwell MuseumPapperdilly/Lee PicturePastisserie LenoxPatrick’s PubPeace, Love and ChocolatePersnickety Toys, PittsfieldPeter Alvarez SalonPittsfield Family YMCAPumplin Patch QuiltsPurple PlumeRandall’s TrophyRobin’s CandyRoute 7 GrilleSeven Salon SpaShoozSoCo CreamerySterling and Francine

Clark Art InstituteTaft FarmsThe Beacon CinemaThe BookstoreThe CoveThe Gifted ChildThe Marketplace CaféThe Olde Heritage TavernThe Outlet at Pine Cone HillThe Red Lion InnThe Triplex CinemaTom’s ToysTrader Moe’sUnusual Wedding

Rings and MoreVillage Inn/Rumpy’s TavernWard’s Nursey and

Garden CenterWood Bros. MusicZabian’s Jewelers

EDUCATION & GOVERNMENT DONORS

Great Barrington Cultural CouncilHinsdale-Peru Cultural CouncilLee Cultural CouncilMassachusetts Cultural Council

Richmond Cultural CouncilStockbridge Cultural CouncilTyringham Cultural Council

EDUCATION DONORS

AnonymousDrs. Stephen and Lisa

Nelson-AlsdorfGilbert AsherDrs. Steve and Angela BaderAllison Rachele BaylesRuth Blodgett and David CraneJanine BoninMick and Joan CallahanMrs. Mary CannonMr. and Mrs. James CervoneTara ConsolatiC. Jeffrey and Judith CookMr. and Mrs. Reggie CooperDouglas and Becky CraneMr. and Mrs. Craig and

Tracy CrawfordMrs. Catherine W. CybulskiPatricia DavisMr. and Mrs. Jonathan

L. DenmarkJoan DimartinoMichele DinsmoreMs. Tonya DoerrJennifer DowleyMr. and Mrs. William

and Sandra DunnMari and Stephen EnochMs. Judith FairweatherMrs. Marie V. FederMs. Rosanne FieriPaula FisherGina FoleyMs. Priscilla FranceDeborah and King FrancisDr. and Mrs. John GaltDr. and Mrs. John C.

and Lois GeorgeNeal and Alicia GinsbergDr. Claudia GoldDr. Mary Jean GuidetteGeorge and Shari HaddadAnne HaywoodHeller and Robbins

Attorneys At LawDrs. Scott and Jennifer

HochfelderChrista JelleMargaret Keller

EDUCATION DONORS*in memorium

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Mr. Adam Kerzner and Ms. Susan Kerzner

Kimberly and Dennis KinneMr. and Mrs. Greg KnightMr. and Mrs. Michael J. KoczelaLenox National BankMr. and Mrs. David L. and

Meg Mortimer LloydJonathan LothropMichael E. MacDonald

and Sandra C. KnoxMs. Kate Maguire and

Mr. Eric HillNeil MandellSerene MastrianniBrendan MathewsVictoria MayMark MazzeoMr. and Mrs. Anthony MazzeoMazzeo’s RistoranteRudy and Lori MazzeoBetsey McKearnanMr. Rod McLarenStephanie MerwinLaura and Andrew MickKevin and Susan MooneyMr. and Mrs. Greg and

Donna MostovoyMatthew MozianRay Murray, Inc.Nejaimes Stockbridge

Wine CellarMs. Mary NewtonPam and David NicholsMs. Joan NimmoAndrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.Old Heritage TavernDebra OliverMatthew PetilloMicah PetilloPerri PetriccaSharon and Irving PicardRoger L. PiersonPiretti Real EstateIan Rasch and Jade-Snow CarollGary and Carol ScarafoniSeven Hills InnMr. and Mrs. David ShalabyEd SheehanMr. and Mrs. Patrick SheehanMs. Dawn SickellThomas J. and Michele SiroisMark and Elisa SnowiseMs. Maureen StantonTim and Ana SuffishJonathan Swartz

Fianna ToolanChristopher-Michael VecchiaMr. and Mrs. William

J. Weibrecht

BETSEY MCKEARNAN SCHOLARSHIP DONORS

AnonymousJonathan and Amy GoldbergMr. and Mrs. Madeline HooperKeith B. and Patricia J. MaynardBetsey McKearnanMs. Nancy F. Nirenberg

JENNIE AND JAMES MAGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP DONORS

David and Susan Auerbach Linda and Bob Berzok Ruth Blodgett and David Crane Joan Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Cooper Dr. Evan Coravos Hilary Somers Deely

and Philip DeelyStephen V. DeRosaMs. Nancy Fitzpatrick Deborah and King Francis Mr. and Mrs. James W. Giddens George and Shari Haddad Bobbie HalligOskar Hallig and Mike ZippelMaurice and Judith Joseph Mr. and Mrs. David L. and

Meg Mortimer LloydBetsey McKearnan Laura and Andrew Mick Gail RyanGary and Carol ScarafoniRosemary SheldonCarole Siegel Maureen Stanton Mr. and Mrs. William Sturgeon Steven Valenti Ruth and Bob WaldheimJulie Weiss Carol and Carter WhiteCarl* and Sandra Zieminski

RICHIE DUPONT AWARD DONORS

Natalie BaileyJulie Balefsky

Kevin and Charlene BartiniAllison Rachele BaylesLinda and Bob BerzokMs. Ariel BockJanine BoninBecky BrighentiKatie BrooksSandy Eckstein & John

BuschhornMr. Eugene CarrJessica CoteNathan CottrellRuth Blodgett and David CraneAshley CroceSuzanne DalyMrs. Judy L. DeweyEvan, Kit and Harry DobelleMichael DupontMs. Yvonne DupontMs. Judith FairweatherMrs. Marie V. FederTara Franklin and James BarryDr. Donald and Mrs.

Phoebe GiddonJoe GrossColleen HughesMs. Catherine IulianoMr. Ryan P. KeeganMr. David LottoKiley LotzMs. Erin LunsfordMs. Kate Maguire and

Mr. Eric HillBetsey McKearnanMr. Rod McLarenMr. Andrew McLeodIlana MollickNatalie PavelekMr. and Mrs. Ralph and

Sophie PetilloBrian E. PlouffeCarol RobbinsMs. Alicia RossieCarole Siegel, Ed.D.Mr. E. Gray Simons IIICraig and Virginia SmithMs. Maureen StantonMr. David StuartMr. Matt TannenbaumShawnee TannenbaumDonald UsherLauren WimmerMr. David C. WinnMiss Tara K. YoungJulia ZavadskyMs. Liz Zieminski

EDUCATION DONORS*in memorium

Save the DatesB e r k s h i r e T h e a t r e G r o u p ’ s 2 0 1 4 Special Events

July 19thAugust 14th

November 1st

A Little Night Music Benefit GalaSaturday, July 19th 5pm at The Colonial Theatre

Enjoy a pre-show dinner and 8pm closing performance of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music followed by a post-show dance party. A tribute to BTG trustee, Neil Ellenoff.

Lincoln’s Favorite Shakespeare Thursday, August 14th at 4pm at the Fitzpatrick Main StageEnjoy an afternoon reading of Lincoln’s favorite scenes from Shakespeare

followed by a reception at Chesterwood.*In partnership with Chesterwood, a National Trust Historic Site

Fall Education BenefitSaturday, November 1st at The Colonial Theatre

For Information:( 4 1 3 ) 4 4 8 - 8 0 8 4 x 1 4 • w w w . B e r k s h i r e T h e a t r e G r o u p . o r g

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$50,000 AND ABOVE

Berkshire BankNeil E. EllenoffThe Feigenbaum FoundationDeborah and King FrancisFrancis Investment

Consulting GroupMeg Mortimer Lloyd

and David LloydMr. Lee Perlman and

Ms. Linda Riefberg

$25,000-$49,999

AnonymousHigh Meadow FoundationMassachusetts Cultural CouncilMcElfatrick Charitable

Foundation, Inc.Melanie McElfatrickThe Shubert Foundation, Inc.

$10,000-$24,999

AnonymousThe Barrow FoundationLinda and Bob BerzokRuth Blodgett and David CraneDavid and Wende CarverFrederick T. Francis IIIDr. Donald and Mrs.

Phoebe GiddonBobbie HalligFay J. HenryTeddi and Francis* LaurinTom and Mary Ann LaurinKate Maguire and Eric HillJohn C. and Katherine M.

Morris FoundationMarvin SelineNatalie and Howard ShawnMr. and Mrs. Patrick SheehanCraig and Virginia SmithAso O. TavitianRobert & Elisabeth Wilmers

$5,000-$9,999

AnonymousThe Albert Parvin FoundationBessie Pappas Charitable

FoundationBig Y Foods, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William BoothNicholas Boraski

The Cricket FoundationDeann Dylandale FoundationHermine Drezner and

Jan WinklerRalph and Katie FrisinaDr. and Mrs. John GaltMr. and Mrs. James W. GiddensThe Howard Gilman FoundationShari and George HaddadDeann, Max, and Gus HalperJane and Dick HarteThe MENTOR Network

Charitable FoundationThe Claudia and Steven

Perles Family FoundationJames RubertoBea Bloch and Alan SagnerSagner Family FoundationTD Charitable FoundationRichard M. Ziter, M.D.

$2,500-$4,999

AnonymousDavid and Susan AuerbachCarliss Baldwin and

Randolph Hawthorne Joan Bancroft and Don GrodyBerkshire Taconic

Community FoundationCharles L. Read FoundationMike and Lorena CogginsThe Dobbins FoundationSaul and Barbara EisenbergSanford H. FisherOskar K. Hallig and Mike ZippelJoan and Jim HunterSol D. and Norma KuglerBetsey and David* McKearnanMs. Linda RubertoGary and Carol ScarafoniThomas C. and Anne

Everest WojtkowskiJessie and Bernard Wolfson

$1,000-$2,499

Dr. and Mrs. Norman AtkinJayne Atkinson and Michel GillW. Jeffrey Baker and Marie

D’Amour BakerMr. and Mrs. Benjamin

and Leah BarberThe Barrington FoundationRobert and Geraldine Becker

Alice Blodgett in honor of Ruth Blodgett and David Crane

Sandra L. BrownShawn Byers in honor

of Mary MottMick and Joan CallahanLinda James and Reggie CooperHilary Somers Deely

and Philip DeelyMr. and Mrs. Donald and

Bridget FawcettMrs. Marie V. FederRalph and Audrey FriednerM.G.H. GilliamMarita and David GlodtWilliam and Nancy GoesselDonna and Bob Goodman FundKinne and Jerry GorelickMichael and Lynn HessDorothy and Charles JenkinsRobert H. Jones, Jr.Michael E. MacDonald

and Sandra C. KnoxSteven M. Safyer and

Paula MarcusMartin MessingerLaura and Andrew MickJim and Peg MillerElena and Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Simon C. ParisierRichard and Evelyn PereraRoger PiersonRose and Richard PocockIan RaschLawrence M. Rosenthal

and Joyce S. BernsteinCasey Meade Rothstein-

FitzpatrickGeorge F. Rufo, Sr. and

Dorothy RufoNancy and Kenneth SewallEd and Carla SlominMaureen StantonDavid and Lorna StrasslerLois and Al SymondsDavid and Laurie TierneyElizabeth TillotsonClaudia E. WellsEstate of Jerome R. Zipkin

$500-$999

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Norman Ankers in

memory of Jane Fitzpatrick

ANNUAL FUND*in memorium


Mark S. Arisohn and Diane Alexander

Nancy and Frank AshenMr. and Mrs. Michael BerensonHelene BergerDr. and Mrs. Stanley BleiferRobert BolandJeff and Marcella BradwayWill CavanaghGale and Christopher CraneMr. and Mrs. Frank and

Sandra DignardGray and Marianne EllrodtPeggy and Miles FeinsteinMadalyn FriedbergRalph and Audrey Friedner

in honor of Donald and Phoebe Giddon

Naomi and Roger GordonOskar Hallig and Mike Zippel

in honor of Kate MaguireOskar Hallig and Mike Zippel

in memory of Klaus HalligJoseph K. and Mary

Jane HandlerHiggins Family FoundationHinsdale-Peru Cultural CouncilJudy and John KittredgeDr. and Mrs. Eugene LeibowitzMr. and Mrs. Martin and

Teresa MonasG.A. Nicholls FamilyMr. Chris NothDrs. Fred and Elaine Panitz

in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Donald and Phoebe Giddon

Richard and Anne PaulCharles Popper, M.D.Price Chopper’s Golub

FoundationMr. and Mrs. Albert P. RichmanRichmond Cultural CouncilPhyllis and Sam RubinovitzThe Safran Charitable Gift FundJoyce and Lew ScheffeyJoanne and Joel ShapiroArthur ShermanMr. and Mrs. Theodore

and Barbara ShiffmanShoval FoundationRobert and Roberta SilmanDrs. Gail and Leonard SilvermanSirois FamilyStockbridge Cultural CouncilMr. Richard Sussman in

honor of Carole Siegel

Roger TillesDonna and Jerry WeissLarry WeissDr. and Mrs. Albert F. WermuthMr. and Mrs. Frederick

and Winifred WilhelmDavid WinnCheryl and Michael ZaccaroZeitz Foundation

$250-$499

John and Sharon BallardWinifred and Lee BellJerry - Honie BerkoMeryl and Kenneth BlackmanAmy BlodgettWilliam E. Briggs and

Donald UsherDonald and Jadwiga BrownLaura ButterfieldElaine and Michael ChristopherJohn and Liz CifuAndy and Jane CohenLinda Benedict ColvinC. Jeffrey and Judith CookAnn Cummis in honor of

Phoebe and Donald GiddonMilton and Martha Dalitzky

Family FoundationNelson J. Darling, Jr.Eugene A. DelleaThomas DillonDr. T. Donald and

Janet EisensteinDonald M. EstabrookMr. and Mrs. Theodore EvansAl and Helen FebboMr. and Mrs. Peter

and Nancy FinnKate and Newell FlatherDiane ForsythGift made in honor of King

and Debbie FrancisMr. and Mrs. Randall

and Ellen FrankMr. and Mrs. Barry Freedman

in honor of Lee PerlmanRobert and Lili GeehrStephanie and Bob GittlemanRita Glassman and

Sheryl RosenfieldMr. and Mrs. Hugo and

Margery GolinAlan and Marilyn Gordon

Sue and Howard Gorham in honor of Donald and Phoebe Giddon

Mr. and Mrs. Scott HandMr. and Mrs. Felda and

Dena HardymonDavid A. HarrisMr. and Mrs. James and

Georgianne HarwoodMs. Pamela A. HawkinsSusie and Stuart HirshfieldP. Keyburn Hollister

and John GobelNancy and Walter HowellGordon and Carole HyattMr. and Mrs. Martin IsserlisGordon and Susan JosephsonKaren Allen Fiber ArtsGilbert Katz in honor of Donald

and Phoebe GiddonSusan and Duke LechtmanMr. and Mrs. John G. LindsaySharon and Ben LiptzinCharles and Marcia MandelMarvin Lender Family Foundation

on behalf of Helaine LenderSerene and Chris MastrianniBarbara McCulloughDr. Faith A. MenkenMr. and Mrs. Pete and

Patricia MichaelsStephen and Amy

Miller and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Alan ModelMichael OchsDavid and June O’NeillBill Packard and Charles IhlenfeldJames Palermo and Anita RegishBruce H. Person and

Betty SibleySharon and Irving PicardClaudio and Penny PincusGeorge Raymond and

Ada HastingsMr. and Mrs. Peter RentzHarold and Sheila Richman

in honor of King and Debbie Francis

Roberts and Associates Realty, Inc.

Karen and Jeff RossKenneth and Fran Rubenstein in

memory of our beloved son, Prof. Steven Rubenstein

Suzanne and Burton RubinDJ Rupp


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Fred Rutberg and Judith Monachina

Barbara SchulmanZelda and John SchwebelBetsey and Mark SelkowitzPeter C. ShefferMs. Elizabeth M. ShogryDavid SnyderAlan SolomonMr. and Mrs. Vincent and

Mary Alice StantonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth

and Lynn StarkBeverly StewartStockbridge Cultural CouncilMr. William SwanJonathan SwartzMr. and Mrs. I. David SwawiteMr. and Mrs. Gerald and

Dorothy SwimmerWilliam Tetzlaff in memory

of Linda TetzlaffSheila and Randy ThunforsDr. and Mrs. James and

Elizabeth TillotsonKip and Margot TowlTyringham Cultural CouncilMrs. Nancy ValeDr. Arthur and Terry WasserEddie Shapiro and Erica WeissLucinda WeissJacqueline R. Werner and

Dr. Richard SofferDavid A. WoodJudith and Irwin WrubelSherry and Jeffrey ZukoffMr. and Mrs. Jack and

Anita Zwick

$100-$249

AnonymousPeter and Theressa AllmakerMarsha AltschulerJames ArmstrongJeffrey and Alison AtlasBev and Larry BaderMs. Sheila BairdShelley and Bob BerendHelene and Larry BerkeNaomi and Edward BernsteinLaurence J. and Kelly M. BirdGeorge and Nancy BissellNoel and Paula BlaggAlice BlodgettBolson Family

Janine BoninBarbara and Michael BorysMoses and Jane BrandMr. and Mrs. Charlie and

Elaine BrennerDr. and Mrs. Paul and

Cynthia BrownChristine and Tack BurbankDr. Johnel D. BushellDebra and James BuslikDavid and Sherri Buxton in

honor of Ralph PetilloDr. and Mrs. Michael L. CancillaMr. Edward CapeMr. and Ms. Joel CartunMike and Sue CassinelliJames N. Cawse and

Marietta Rapetti CawseMr. and Mrs. Mel and Iris ChasenClaudine Chavanne

and Harry StuartKathleen and Neil ChrismanMs. Mary Lou CiullaThe ClarksNadine and Edward CohenEllen CohenJohn and Ann CohenMrs. William Cohn and

Mrs. Rita KaskyDon and Donna ColosimoMr. Thomas D. CowanNaomi and Martin CramerLaura CrowGene and Dolly CurlettiDr. and Mrs. Mark CuryMr. and Mrs. Michael

and Marilyn DeeDr. Michael and Jackie DeSantiLinda and George DiehlPeg DotchinGerald and Joanne DreherMr. and Mrs. Luther

and Diane DurginWilliam and Allison EdwardsJohn and Janet EgelhoferFred and Suzan EhrmanMonroe and Elise EnglandMr. and Mrs. David FaustDiana and Stanley FeldMarcia and Jonathan FeuerRenee and Steven FinnMr. and Mrs. John and

Barbara FlynnMs. Lucia FlynnMr. and Mrs. Henry N.

and Mary Flynt, Jr.

John C. Ford and Sandra Sollod Poster

Roz FormanKenneth and Linda FrankGail and Michael FrankelPeter Freiberg and

Joe Tom EasleyMr. Stanley Friedman in honor of

Donald and Phoebe GiddonDr. and Mrs. M. Gerard

and Maryjane FrommCono and Eileen FuscoMr. and Mrs. Richard GabaGarfield and Bonnie GalantMr. John Gardner and

Ms. Betsy BarefootBruce GarlowDrs. Ellen Gendler and

James SalikEverett and Mary GendlerMarion and Whitney GerardStuart Glazer and Barry

Marcus in honor of Donald and Phoebe Giddon

Alan S. Gold, DDSErika Goldberg and

Steve KurlandMr. and Mrs. Alan and

Judy GoldsteinMarjorie and Leonard GoldsteinDr. Garet M GordonSusan J. GordonSue and Howard GorhamJoel and Carol GreenbergDr. Elliot M. and Barbara

K GreenfeldMr. Peter S. GreerEllen M. HalsteadThomas and Joanne HardyBrian W. Harrison, Sr.

and Joni L. ThomasMarnie HennemanRaymond G. HickeyWilliam M. Hines, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S.

and Jacelaine HornJohn and Diane JackmanMr. and Mrs. Joseph JaffeMr. Harry JaroslawLouise JeffwayMaurice and Judith JosephLouise and George* KaminowRoger and Carol KaneMs. Annbeth KatzPriscilla F. KauffHoward and Nancy Kaufman

ANNUAL FUND


Rosalind and Richard KaufmanGeorge and Patricia KellarGreg KellerMr. Peter KennardAthena and Richard W. KimballMrs. Joan KinneThe Kinne FamilyPhyllis and Harvey KleinHoward and Anita KleinbaumMrs. Clare and Bradley J. KloseMr. and Mrs. William

and Diana KnoxS KransMadeleine KreitmanHarvey and Barbara KrohnAndres and Mirje KukkRoberta and Peter LafayetteGary and Nancy LamoureauxJudy and Richard LedererLee Cultural CouncilRobert B. Lee, M.D.Jeffrey Leppo and

Marjorie SafranAmy and Alan LevineMr. and Mrs. Howard LevineJerry and Arlene LevineAndrea and Gerald LevyJoseph and Carol LicataLen LightMr. and Mrs. Stephen P.

and Kathleen LipkinsLael LockeMichael S. Luongo and

Stephen ForemanJack, Sam and Jake LyonsMrs. Laura A. MahoneyIris and Ron MaitlandMr. and Mrs. Ben MarcusAlissa MarguliesIrving Marks and Alice

Nathan in honor of Phoebe and Donald Giddon

Mr. Howard MarrenHoward and Denise MarshallStuart and Ellen MastersJoseph and Fern MayerJim and Helen McCarthyRoderic and Pamela McLarenJohn and Rosemary McLaughlinMs. Melanie B. MeliusThe Memory ClincAndrea Bodine and Fred MenschMr. and Mrs. Mark MergenMr. Donald MerliniDr. and Mrs. Gordon

Edwin Merritt

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MilchBarbara MilenskyAnnette Miller in memory

of Jane FitzpatrickTom MinucciMr. Richard T. MiskinisDrs. Art Mones and Leslie

Taynor-MonesJan and Harold MoskowitzRichard Mullins in loving memory

of Katherine A. MullinsMusical Theatre HeritageJill and Hank NarrowStephen P. Naber and

Janis G. PorterMr. and Mrs. John NekitopoulosSkippy and Vaughn NixonEllen Weiden and

James OvermyerGuyon PancerJanie and Larry PellishMr. and Mrs. Sylvester PeniukDr. William and Katharina PerlowBrian and Susan PhelpsAnn and Marty PhillipsJon and Kristin PiaseckiEvelyn and John PielochPierce Machine Co.Susan Popper and

Rocky GreenbergMr. and Mrs. Richard

and Elizabeth PorellMr. and Mrs. Robert PrizerPhyllis and John PryzbyJohn and Donna QuallenKathryn and Robert QuattrochiJames Lortsher and

Kathleen QuinnMr. and Mrs. Alan S.

and Jill ResnickMrs. Donnaline RichmanMr. and Mrs. Lewis S.

and Marcia RippsJoel and Janice RobertsMr. and Mrs. Fred RobinsLesley and Martin RobinsMr. and Mrs. F. Eugene

and Loretta RomanoJoyce and Elliot RothsteinMargaret and Larry RottiKen and Fran RubensteinAlan and Sandi RubinMs. Linda SambelEllsworth SammetPamela SandlerDr. and Mrs. Stuart H. Sandrew

Howard and Pat ScheinbergHenry and Sue SchererCarole SchonbergerMartin and Laurie SchwartzMr. Michael SeichCarol and Richard SetzerMichael and Adele SerberHelen-Mary ShafferMr. and Mrs. Harold and

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Names on these lists reflect donors who made contributions as of May 13, 2014. Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate recognition and we apologize for any errors or omissions. Please notify the Development Office if your name is absent or otherwise misstated, so we may correct our records.

PLAYHOUSE SOCIETY MEMBERS

THE FEIGENBAUM CHALLENGE

Playhouse Society Members are those who have included Berkshire Theatre Group in their estate plan. There are several options, including many that can provide tax benefits to you and your loved ones. If you are interested in joining

our Playhouse Society, please contact Craig Smith at (413) 448-8084 x12.

Betty Lee Carlson*Neil E. EllenoffMarilou Flint*James W. GiddensBobbie HalligPlayhouse Society Chair

Jane and Richard HarteFay J. Henry

Dr. Rodman R. Henry, Ph.D.*Ed Jaffe*Meg Mortimer and David LloydKate MaguireBetsey and David* McKearnanJonathan RickDoris SkorputWilliam Swan

Larry Vaber*Nancy and Michael* ValeCarol and B. Carter WhiteRichard M. Ziter, M.D

In May, 2014, The Feigenbaum Foundation and Berkshire Theatre Group announced a joint effort to create an education center at the Colonial Theatre and an endowment to sustain BTG’s creative arts programming in the coming decade. The Feigenbaum Foundation, founded by Armand and

the late Donald Feigenbaum announced a major gift to provide the pathway to the future and a challenge for others in our community to join their support. For further information on ways you may support this generous gift please call Artistic Director Kate Maguire, 413 448 8084 x 18.

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OUR HISTORY

Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Berkshire Theatre Group’s

celebrated five stages reflect the history of the American theatre; they represent a priceless cultural resource for the community. Our vision is to be a center for creative work that enriches, invigorates and transforms artists and audiences. And this is our story…

• In 1887 Stanford White designed and built the Stockbridge Casino. By 1927 the building fell into disrepair.

• In 1903 The Colonial Theatre, designed by J.B. McElfatrick, opened its doors. The Barrymores, Sarah Bernhardt, Eubie Blake, George M. Cohan, Irene Dunne, Al Jolson, Will Rogers,

Ted Shawn, and many others performed on the Colonial stage.

• In 1928 the Stockbridge Casino was moved to its current location and the Berkshire Playhouse was founded by Walter Clark, Daniel Chester French, Dr. Austen Riggs and the New York Tribune’s theater critic Walter Prichard Eaton.

Pictured top: Berkshire Playhouse.

Pictured second row: Eva Le Gallienne in The Cradle Song, 1928. Sarah Bernhardt; The Colonial Players; Thornton Wilder in Our Town, 1939.


• In 1929 The Berkshire Playhouse launched a theatrical school, which boasts the likes of Jane Wyatt, Katharine Hepburn and James Cagney as its students.

• In 1934 The Colonial Theatre closed due to the depression.

• In 1937 the Colonial reopened, a new marquee, projection room and two retail stores added to the front of the building; it operated primarily as a movie theater.

• In 1951 the Colonial closed again due to the rise of TV and the decline of touring theatrical companies.

• In 1952 the Colonial was put up for auction. Lowest bidder, George Miller, wanted to

save the building rather than demolish it, and thus Miller Art Supply moved in.

• In 1964, the Berkshire Playhouse was reorganized as a non-profit organization and renamed the Berkshire Theatre Festival.

• In 1976 the Berkshire Theatre Festival’s playhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

• In 1994 Friends of the Colonial Theatre Restoration was formed by Bob Boland.

• In 1996 The Unicorn Theatre was reopened after a lengthy renovation and became BTF’s official second stage and a home for new and experimental work.

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• In 1998 The Colonial Theatre was designated a National Historic Treasure by the Save America’s Treasures Program of the National Park Service and was visited by then First Lady, Hillary Clinton.

• In 2001 The Colonial Theatre was purchased from the Miller Family and in 2004 The Colonial Theatre Association began the process of restoration.

• In 2006 the Colonial reopened after a $21 million restoration. The inaugural performance was a touring production of RENT.

• In 2010 Berkshire Theatre Festival and The Colonial Theatre merged to create Berkshire Theatre Group.

• In 2011 Berkshire Theatre Group built the outdoor Neil Ellenoff Stage, dedicated to family-friendly theatre, and opened The Garage, dedicated to local and regional music.

• In 2013 Berkshire Theatre Festival celebrated its 85th summer season and The Colonial Theatre celebrated its 110th birthday.

For more information on Berkshire Theatre Group’s history, visit our website at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org.

Pictured top: The cast of Guys and Dolls, 1964.

Pictured bottom: Patricia Collinge, Walter Clark and Reginald Mason; Eubie Blake.

Pictured opposite page clockwise: Hillary Clinton, 1998. Photo by Ben Garver. Candida, 1928. RENT, the Inaugural Performance at The Colonial Theatre, 2006. Frank Converse and Karen Allen in Two for the Seesaw, 1981.

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Pictured top: Corinna May and David Adkins in Same

Time, Next Year, 2013. Photo by Chris Frisina.

Pictured second row: The cast of Amadeus, 2006. The cast of Peter Pan, 2003. The cast

of The Cat and the Canary, 2013. Photo by Abby LePage

Pictured third row: Molly Camp and James McMenamin in

Extremities, 2013. Photo by Abby LePage. Michelle Obama

at The Colonial Theatre, 2012. David Adkins

and Stephen DeRosa in Waiting for Godot, 2008.

Pictured bottom row: Romeo and Juliet, 1930.

Russell Posner, CJ Wilson, Rachel Bay Jones in A Thousand Clowns,

2012. Photo by Chris Reis. The cast of

Love Valor Compassion, 2007.

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We would be unable to present the finest theatre, music, and performing arts year-round on five stages without the generosity and dedication of our talented volunteers. They help usher our

patrons, sell our concessions, tend our plants and help in our offices.

Our 200+ volunteers are the backbone of Berkshire Theatre Group. If you have any questions or concerns while you are here, look for the men and women dressed in black and white and they will be happy to assist you. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Brian Plouffe at 413-448-8084 ext. 31 or email [email protected]

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Mon–Fri 10am–5pm • Performance days 10am–curtain Sat 10am–2pm (open until 5pm summer season)

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• Smoking is strictly forbidden.

• Photographing, sound recording and/or the possession of any recording device inside any of Berkshire Theatre Group’s Theatres is strictly prohibited, without the permission of theatre management.

• Lost and found articles should be reported or turned in to an usher or house manager. Inquiries regarding lost articles may be directed to the Ticket Office.

• A complimentary coatroom is available to theatre patrons at The Colonial Theatre. Berkshire Theatre Group management is not responsible for personal property.

• Please turn off all cell phones.

• Assisted listening devices are available at the Ticket Office.

• All sales are final.• All performances,

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• Policy allows exchanges with 48-hour notice required, for performances within the current season, subject to availability. There is a $5 per order handling fee for all exchanges.

• Late comers will be seated at the discretion of theatre management.

• Handicap Accessible Seating is available in all theatres.

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SEASONWHERE THE WORLD STOPS TO LISTEN

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MADAME BUTTERFLY Giacomo Puccini

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MAIN STAGE

JUNE MOONJuly 2–13By RING LARDNER and GEORGE S. KAUFMANDirected by JESSICA STONE NIKOS STAGE

A GREAT WILDERNESSJuly 9–20

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LIVING ON LOVEJuly 16–26By JOE DiPIETRO and GARSON KANINBased on the play PECCADILLO by GARSON KANINDirected by KATHLEEN MARSHALLWORLD PREMIERE

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THE VISITJuly 31–August 17Book by TERRENCE McNALLYMusic by JOHN KANDERLyrics by FRED EBBBased on the play by FRIEDRICH DÜRRENMATTChoreography by GRACIELA DANIELEDirected by JOHN DOYLE

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As an eighth generation resident of Pittsfield, I would like to pay tribute to Dr. Armand, and the late Dr. Donald Feigenbaum for their outstanding and total commitment to the place they call home.Pittsfield and Berkshire County are very fortunate to benefit from the Feigenbaums’ many business successes over their lifetimes.As a Board Member of Berkshire Theatre Group, I would like to acknowledge Donald Feigenbaum for his many years of volunteer service, and both brothers for their long history of financial support for this organization we enjoy today.Thank you,A. King Francis

Your leadership, support, and financial commitment to so many organizations in Berkshire County is a true testament to your vision and devotion to the community.

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