Adams Theater presents ‘La Playa’ by Belarusian dancer, choreographer, and photographer Olga Rabetskaya and collaborators
Adams— On Saturday, June 7th at 7:30 p.m., The Adams Theater presents “La Playa” by Belarusian dancer, choreographer, and photographer Olga Rabetskaya and collaborators.
Olga Rabetskaya is no stranger to pushing boundaries in dance and performance —her work focuses on deep knowledge of the body and how to share emotional experience, memories, and body intelligence through movement. “La Playa” explores humanity’s relationship with nature, the forces that shape us, and the systems — both internal and external — that govern our lives.
Structured as a two-part work, the first section introduces four central characters working in a beachside café, each representing an elemental force: fire (a cook,) water (a cleaning lady,) air (a smoking waiter,) and earth (a gardener.) After a transformative event — a tsunami — the second half shifts into an abstract, movement-driven celebration of the body, spirituality, and resilience, underscored by a shift from recorded to live music.
The presentation is on Saturday, June 7th at 7:30 p.m. at The Adams Theater, located at 27 Park Street in Adams. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Dream Away Lodge presents a staged reading of ‘Jamali Kamali,’ a homoerotic love poem that takes place in 16th century India
Becket— On Sunday, June 8th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Dream Away Lodge, with Q-MoB and The Bookstore, presents a staged reading of “Jamali Kamali,” a homoerotic love poem that takes place in 16th century India.
Jamali and Kamali lived in sixteenth century India and are buried together in a small tomb in Delhi. The poem is a fictional account of their love, separation, and death. It has just been published for the first time in North America in Karen Chase’s new book, “Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState.” Learn more about her book online. “Jamali Kamali” has a following in India and has been mistaken for the historical record.
The reading is on Sunday, June 8th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Dream Away Lodge, located at 1342 County Road in Becket. More information can be found online.
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Hudson Hall presents a Mainstreet Pride Month screening of ‘Wigstock, the Movie’ hosted by Trixie Starr
Hudson, N.Y.— On Friday, June 6th at 7 p.m., Hudson Hall presents a Mainstreet Pride Month screening of “Wigstock, the Movie” hosted by Trixie Starr.
Join host and Hudson’s favorite “it girl” Trixie Starr for a pride month screening celebrating the 30th Anniversary of cult classic documentary, “Wigstock: The Movie,” a heavily mascaraed look at what was once New York’s self-proclaimed “Super Bowl of drag,” the annual Wigstock Festival, starring RuPaul, Lypsinka, Crystal Waters, Lady Bunny, Deee-Lite, Alexis Arquette, Jackie Beat, John Kelly, Debbie Harry, and the Dueling (Tallulah) Bankheads. Strut to Hudson Hall and don’t miss this dazzling musical celebration of life, love, and lipstick.
The screening is on Friday, June 6th at 7 p.m., Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, located 327 Warren Street in Hudson, N.Y. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents ‘Architecting Your Movie’ with award-winning writer/producer Matthew Syrett
Berkshire— On Tuesday, June 10th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents ‘Architecting Your Movie’ with award-winning writer/producer Matthew Syrett.
Are you passionate about storytelling? Whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, or if you have an important story to tell, join us for this game-changing virtual workshop.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to outline your screenplay using the professional “beatsheet” technique.
- Gain an understanding of the “beatsheet” and its role in story development.
- How to turn your own idea into a solid professional outline.
- How to avoid common pitfalls in feature film screenwriting.
Plus:
- Gain industry insights from a seasoned screenwriter.
- Participate in an interactive Q&A session.
- Get personal feedback from Matt after the workshop (optional add-on)
Matt Syrett is an award-winning producer and screenwriter, renowned for producing the Academy Award-winning documentary Freeheld and serving as the lead story producer for Netflix’s “MerPeople” He received his masters in screenwriting from AFI, where he won the Writers Room Ready Competition. His work has been featured on platforms like HBO, PBS, Cinemax, and Netflix.
The virtual workshop is on Tuesday, June 10th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Zoom. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Community Rowing hosts annual ‘Learn to Row’ program
Pittsfield— On Saturday, June 7th from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and again from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Berkshire Community Rowing (BCR) hosts its annual ‘Learn to Row’ program.
Experience the beauty of the Berkshires on Onota Lake with free rowing sessions at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park. Members of the Berkshire Community Rowing organization will guide you through the basics of sculling with two oars and coach you to take some strokes on the water. No rowing experience is required.
“This is a fun community event that introduces Berkshire residents to the joy of a lifelong sport. The timing coincides with National Learn To Row events being held by rowing clubs across the country,” notes BCR board President, Connell McGrath.
The free event is on Saturday, June 7th from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and again from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park, located at 500 Lakeway Drive in Pittsfield. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Health Systems opens registration for annual Fourth of July 5K Race
Pittsfield— Registration is open for the annual Berkshire Health Systems Fourth of July 5K Race, held just prior to the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade. In 2024, over one thousand runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.
Registration and more information can be found online.
