Pops Peterson's critically acclaimed series “Reinventing Rockwell” was driven by his mission not only to update the paintings to reflect modern-day advances, but also to show the evolution of gender roles, sexuality and ethnic diversity.
The monumental “Archduke” piano trio took pride of place after the intermission. Pianist Michael Brown, violinist Lee Priday, and cellist Yehuda Hanani gave an “Archduke” performance for the ages.
Joan Ackermann is a playwright, journalist, novelist, screenwriter and television writer who, together with co-founder Gillian Seidl, has run Mixed Company theater in Great Barrington for 36 years.
