Berkshire Theatre Group Receives $25,000 Grant from the Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation

Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Falmouth, MA-based Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation. The Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation provides grant support throughout Massachusetts and the country.

BTG's Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, says, "We're deeply thankful to the Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation for its grant to BTG. The entire Crane Family has been loyal, generous, and supportive of Pittsfield and Berkshire County throughout the decades. We are extremely humbled and honored to have their support. As leaders in the area, The Crane Family understands our struggle and our need; they recognize the fundamental economics of Western Massachusetts. We will put the Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation grant to good use as we prepare for 2017."

The Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation, Inc. was established in 2008 as a result of the merger of the Josephine B. Crane Foundation and Louise Crane Foundation. This foundation aids several arts and cultural, human services, and other non-profit organizations through gift-making.

About Berkshire Theatre Group

The Colonial Theatre, founded in 1903, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, founded in 1928, are two of the oldest cultural organizations in the Berkshires. In 2010, under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Kate Maguire, the two organization merged to form Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG). Berkshire Theatre Group's mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Every year, BTG produces and presents performances to over 68,000 attendees and, through our Educational Program, serves over 13,000 Berkshire County schoolchildren annually. BTG's celebrated stages reflect the history of the American theatre; they represent a priceless cultural resource for the community. The Fitzpatrick Main Stage, cataloged by the National Register of Historic Places, has been home to the Berkshire Theatre Festival since 1928. Nestled at the corner of Main Street and Yale Hill Road in Stockbridge, this 318-seat theatre epitomizes summer theatre for many of its faithful patrons. The intimate 122-seat Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, is BTG's home for new and experimental works, showcasing world premieres and reimagined classics. Built in 1903 and declared a National Historic Treasure in 1998, the 780-seat Colonial Theatre is a cornerstone of Pittsfield's revitalization. Re-opening to the public in 2006 after a $21 million restoration, the Colonial serves as a cultural resource for the community. Located in the lobby of the Colonial, the 150-seat Garage is a convertible space that serves as a dance floor, stage for comedians, bands, theatre and more.

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