The Taming

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

The Taming by Lauren Gunderson Directed by Mary Corinne Miller October 21-29, 2022 Tweetering, pandashrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison — what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Well, that and a semi-historically-accurate ether trip. Here’s lookin’ at you, America. “Lauren Gunderson’s clever play The Taming forces us with humor and provocation to take a hard look [read more]

The Taming

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

The Taming by Lauren Gunderson Directed by Mary Corinne Miller October 21-29, 2022 Tweetering, pandashrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison — what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Well, that and a semi-historically-accurate ether trip. Here’s lookin’ at you, America. “Lauren Gunderson’s clever play The Taming forces us with humor and provocation to take a hard look [read more]

The Taming

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

The Taming by Lauren Gunderson Directed by Mary Corinne Miller October 21-29, 2022 Tweetering, pandashrews, and undying giddiness for James Madison — what else could you expect to find at a Miss America pageant? In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Well, that and a semi-historically-accurate ether trip. Here’s lookin’ at you, America. “Lauren Gunderson’s clever play The Taming forces us with humor and provocation to take a hard look [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

Intimate Apparel

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Lynn Nottage's joyful drama about Esther, a Black seamstress whose patrons range from wealthy white women to prostitutes, is set in New York in 1905. While receiving beautiful letters from a handsome Caribbean man named George, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth. Directed by Boston-based guest artist Jasmine Brooks. Starring Tahmie Der, Alika Hope*, Colby Chandler, Linda Tardif, Gabe Levey, and Kyle Boatwright. Performances at the Perch at Hawks and Reed: March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm; March 11, 12, 18 at 3 pm. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience members to wear masks while at the performance. Masks will [read more]

The Cake

Hampshire College Mainstage Theater, Emily Dickinson Hall, Hampshire College 893 West Street, Amherst, MA, United States

Silverthorne Theater Company presents the final production of our 2023 season, Bekah Brunstetter's The Cake. Directed by Gina Kaufmann, performances will take place at the Mainstage Theater at Hampshire College in Amherst, from June 9th - 17th. Starring Elizabeth Aspenlieder*, Sam Samuels*, Tahmie Der, Claudia Maurino, and Gabriel Levey. Della, a vivacious, white conservative North Carolina baker, faces a crisis of conscience when Jen – whom she loves like a daughter – asks her to bake a special cake for her wedding – to a Black woman. This romantic comedy is a recipe for unexpected turns and unexpected empathy. Baking a cake takes time, rich ingredients and a lotta love. Please note: In the best interest of all our patrons and personnel, we are requiring audience [read more]

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