Tag: Mark St. Germain

In the program’s notes, St. Germain pinpoints the goal: “What works on the page needs to take on its own vivid life on the stage.” Does it? Despite the play’s intelligence, erudition and beautifully crafted language, sadly, not so much.

It's not the language that makes this play what it is and what it isn't. There is emotion missing in the cleverness of the dialogue and the letters exchanged.

The Literacy Network of South Berkshire has launched Berkshire County’s first scholarship program to support immigrants in their pursuit of U.S. citizenship.

This is far from a perfect production, but its humor seeps through the awkward spots and its second act offers some genuinely delicious moments.

The Crandell Theatre will serve as the exclusive regional host for the premiere of “Tales of Europe,” a series of five new and acclaimed contemporary films from France and Italy.

For much of what works, thanks goes to the director, Matthew Penn, who has taken the play to a higher plane than the script calls for.

This is indeed a busy Barrington Stage season with an intriguing theme and what appears to be a remarkably varied group of offerings.

Bigoted, mean-spirited men of business have always believed in their God-given right to rule the world they control. Seeing this play again, now, in this season of our political year, is a hysterically funny yet chilling experience.

The Hoosac Tunnel, which opened for rail traffic in 1875, took over 25 years to build, cost millions of dollars to construct, and claimed more than 100 lives.

Director Julianne Boyd, who has a knack and a flair going for these intimate plays, has brought her finest touches to this show.