BTG Presents 'Berkshire Theatre Through The Eras' Free Exhibit At The Stockbridge Library

Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to partner with the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives to present a free exhibit. Featuring photographs, letters, posters, props, and costume pieces, this exhibit chronicles the 90-year history of Berkshire Theatre through each of its distinct eras. Lillian Lee, Berkshire Theatre Group's Grants Administrator and Archivist, is planning the main exhibit with Barbara Allen, Curator of the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives, curating a portion of the exhibit highlighting the building's life as The Stockbridge Casino.

The exhibit will open on April 2, 2018 and be available to view through June 30, 2018 during normal Library hours. The exhibit will be housed in the Stockbridge Library's exhibit space just outside of the Procter Museum & Archives of Stockbridge History, which is housed in the lower level of the Library. Kate Maguire, Artistic Director/CEO of Berkshire Theatre Group will be speaking at the Stockbridge Library Association's annual meeting on June 12, 2018 and will speak in conjunction with the exhibit to showcase Berkshire Theatre's history.

Kate Maguire, says, "Berkshire Theatre was originally founded by the Three Arts Society to revitalize an iconic building in Stockbridge and create a local, regional theatre, one of the first in the country. We're celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Berkshire Theatre, and wanted to give Berkshire residents a chance to really explore the history of this iconic building."

Barbara Allen, says, "Since the Casino was completed in 1888, it has been an integral part of Stockbridge society. Once it was converted into the Berkshire Playhouse, it became even more intertwined into the life of the town. The people of Stockbridge acted on stage, worked on sets, housed artists, and were a part of the everyday operations of the theatre, as well as going to see the shows. With this exhibit, we wanted to tell that story and show the people behind the theatre."

Library Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9am to 8pm

Wednesday: 9am to 5pm

Thursday: 9am to 5pm

Friday: 9am to 8pm

Saturday: 9am to 2 m

Sunday: Closed

The Procter Museum & Archives

of Stockbridge History:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9am to 8pm

Wednesday: 9am to 5pm

Thursday: 9am to 1pm

Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday: 9am to 2pm

Sunday: Closed

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