BTG 2025-26 Program Book by berkshiretheatre

Brandon Dial & Julian Tushabe in Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Photo by David Dashiell.

A WORD FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT

Dear Friends of Berkshire Theatre Group:

As we approach the 100th anniversary of Berkshire Theatre Festival, we are proud and excited to bring the magic of summer programming to our friends, neighbors and visitors. Our creative team has assembled a fantastic and eclectic group of productions for this summer, all of which I enthusiastically recommend. In a world that seems increasingly challenging and divisive, theatre is a place where we can civilly participate in important discussions or simply enjoy “mindless” entertainment.

Of course, what we do at BTG includes monetary costs, and ticket sales represent only a fraction of our expenses in running our buildings and programs. I particularly cherish the year round programming we do for our community youth in the schools and on our Berkshires stages. We therefore cherish your philanthropy.

I hope our theatres are homes for you this summer and for years to come. I am humbled and honored to lead this fabulous organization and hope you share my excitement for the summer ahead.

Lee H. Perlman President of the Board

Celebrating 100 Years of Theatre in 2028

E. Gray Simons III, Myles Evans & cast of A Christmas Carol, 2024.

Photo by Caelan Carlough.

WELCOME TO OUR THEATRE!

Dear Friends,

At Berkshire Theatre Group, we are inspired by artistic imagination—by words and sounds that move us, by stories that reveal the depths of the human heart, and by you, our audience, who continue to fill our beautiful theatres with purpose and energy.

We are shaped by the world around us.

And while it may seem surprising, the meaning of the word nonprofit is not always fully understood within our communities.

To us, nonprofit is not just a designation—it’s a profound commitment. It reflects a contract with society, one that we honor with deep responsibility. At the core of our mission is a dedication to bold artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, music, dance and entertainment. Our vision is to be a vibrant cultural center—one that enriches, educates, invigorates, transforms and strengthens the community we serve.

We recognize that our work contributes meaningfully to the Berkshire economy. But the true measure of our worth as a nonprofit lies in how deeply we educate and inspire—by keeping our doors wide open to curiosity, discovery and the shared human experience. In a world that celebrates diversity and inclusion, we believe that through storytelling and dialogue, we can foster understanding, common values and a respectful vocabulary that brings people together.

The artists you’ll meet this season come from across the country and around the world—of all ages and backgrounds. Their work is carried out with extraordinary generosity, passion and creativity. We bring these performances to life with precision, on time and on budgets that are modest by any standard. We remain committed to keeping ticket prices accessible so that everyone can find a seat.

We are building a bold and vibrant future. Your continued support makes this possible. With your partnership, we can create great artistic work, expand our arts education initiatives, restore our beloved Stockbridge Playhouse in time for its centennial and uphold our vision to uplift and unite our community through the power of the arts.

Please come visit us—and if you’d like to connect more deeply, I welcome hearing from you at kate@berkshiretheatre.org.

Now is the time to believe.

With gratitude,

Kate Maguire Artistic Director, CEO

Celebrating 100 Years of Theatre in 2028

Matthew Hyzdik & James Romney in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, 2024.

Photo by David Dashiell.

OUR COMMUNITY

BTG Board of Trustees

Lee Perlman

President David L. Lloyd, Jr.

Executive Vice President

Mel P. Barkan

Vice President

Bruce Birenboim

Vice President

Wende Carver

Vice President

Kathy Fabrizio

Vice President

Linda M. Ruberto

Vice President

Mary Carol Rudin

Vice President

Alisa Lessing

Secretary

Liz Zieminski

Treasurer

Alan Bassman

Robert E. Becker

Madelaine R. Berg

Sarah Eustis

Thomas M. Fynan, M.D.

Leslie Jameson, Ph.D.

Marvin Krislov

Brian Marshall

Gerry McIntyre

Tara L. Wilson Noth

Daniel Proskin

Allison Rachele Bayles

Lori A. Robbins

Kate Maguire Artistic Director, CEO

Jane Fitzpatrick* Honorary Chair

James Ruberto Honorary Chair *In Memoriam

BTG Educational Outreach Committee

Linda M. Ruberto Co-Chair

Carole Siegel, Ed.D. Co-Chair

Kathy Amuso

William S. Ballen

Sherri James Buxton

Wende Carver

Michelle Colvin

Dr. Peter Dillon

Kit Dobelle

Kathleen Fabrizio

Holly Goodrich

Shari Haddad

Jennifer Hoffman

Rebecca Koczela

Gloria Lewis

Jan Lillie

Dr. Jason P. McCandless

Koren Ahlen Salinovici

Alli Sheehan

Rose Ann Sturgeon

BTG Emeritus Board

David L. Auerbach

Ruth Blodgett

William H. Booth

David T. Comalli

Hilary Somers Deely

Kit Dobelle

Bridget Fawcett

A. King Francis

Henry Goldstein

Bobbie Hallig

Shari Haddad

Randolph Hawthorne

Michael D. Hess

Barbara Cohen Hobbs

Robert H. Jones, Jr.

Scott E. Kirchner

Michael E. MacDonald

Betsey McKearnan

Andrew H. Mick

Laurie Mick

Kate Morris

Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr.

Casey Meade RothsteinFitzpatrick

Fredric D. Rutberg

Gary P. Scarafoni

Marvin H. Seline

Alli Sheehan

Carole Siegel, Ed. D

Julie Weiss

Jane M. White

Richard M. Ziter, M.D.

Evan Silverstein & Maria Tucci in 4000 Miles, 2024. Photo by Caelan Carlough.

OUR MISSION

Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide-ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. Berkshire Theatre Group’s celebrated four stages reflect the history of the American theatre; they represent a priceless cultural resource for the community. Our vision is to be a center for creative work that enriches, educates, invigorates, transforms, and strengthens our community for the better.

Philip Themio Stoddard, Harry Smith & Sean Bridgers in The Weir , 2024.

Photo by David Dashiell.

2025 PRODUCTION SPONSORS

Lead Sponsors

Co-Sponsors

Unicorn Lead Sponsor Bobbie Hallig

Tatro Flooring LLC

Marvin Krislov Natalie and Howard Shawn

Do you care about the

Bring that caring forward.

A Legacy Gift in any amount is meaningful to BTG and to you. The arts are for the ages, and in our time we should protect them.

Consider how you would wish to be remembered, then join the BTG Legacy program. I did, and it gives me a peaceful feeling of completion.

In my time, I cared. After my time, my caring will continue.

Bobbie Hallig.

Photo by John Trimarchi.

Bobbie Hallig

The Neil E. Ellenoff Legacy Fund Member

PLANNED GIVING

For generations, friends of the Berkshire Theatre Festival and The Colonial Theatre have kept the magic alive by supporting the performances on our stages, our work with students, and the care of our historic buildings through thoughtful legacy gifts. These special donors are honored as part of The Neil E. Ellenoff Legacy Fund, ensuring their impact is remembered for years to come.

As you consider the future, we invite you to ask yourself: Do you care about the future of Berkshire Theatre Group? Bring that caring forward.

Securing BTG’s future is within our reach, and a Legacy Gift — in any amount — is meaningful to both BTG and you. The arts are for the ages, and in our time, it’s up to us to protect them. Think about how you wish to be remembered, and then join the BTG Legacy program.

BTG Legacy Member, Bobbie Hallig, put it best: “I did and it gives me a peaceful feeling of completion. In my time, I cared. After my time, my caring will continue.”

Leaving a legacy is not just an act of generosity; it’s a powerful way to make a lasting impact. Imagine establishing a fund through a foundation or fiduciary, or setting up a trust that not only secures an income for you and your family but also passionately supports the theatre you adore. By making a simple bequest, you can help guarantee that the BTG continues to thrive and inspire future generations. Your contribution can transform lives, and your commitment can ensure that the arts remain alive and vibrant for years to come.

The Neil E. Ellenoff Legacy Fund:

Elayne Bernstein and Sol L. Schwartz*

Robert and Carol Braun

Ann Fitzpatrick Brown*

Betty Lee Carlson*

Neil E. Ellenoff*

Armand Feigenbaum*

Donald Feigenbaum*

John and Jane Fitzpatrick*

Marilou Flint*

Lee Perlman and Linda Riefberg

Jonathan Rick

Doris Skorput

Larry Vaber*

Nancy and Michael Vale*

Carol and B. Carter White*

Myla Blum

James W. Giddens*

Bobbie Hallig

Jane and Richard Harte*

Randolph Hawthorne and Carliss Baldwin

Fay J. Henry*

Rodman R. Henry, Ph.D.*

Pauline Keyburn “Keye” Hollister*

Ed Jaffe*

Lawrence and Sarah Klein

David Lloyd and Meg Mortimer

Kate Maguire

Betsey and David* McKearnan

Richard M. Ziter, M.D

If you are interested in joining The Neil E. Ellenoff Legacy Fund‡ contact the Donor Relations Team at (413) 448-8084 x50.

‡Gifts may be designated to Berkshire Theatre Festival or The Colonial Theatre upon request. *In Memoriam.

OUR SPONSORS

2025 Production

JOIN US

Friends and Patrons of the Berkshire Theatre Group and Members or the Colonial Concert Club receive a variety of perks depending on their level of membership. A portion of your membership is tax-deductible. To make a fully tax-deductible donation to our annual fund or to become a monthly donor, please see our Annual Fund Page

BTG Membership

Enhance your theatre-going experience and enjoy exclusive opportunities with BTG by becoming a member!

Membership starts at $250 and includes benefits such as:

• Waived ticket exchange fee (starting at $250 level)

• Complimentary Tickets (starting at $500 level)

• Access to Members Only seats (starting at $1,000)

• Special event invites, reserved parking, and more.

Visit our website to view all Member Benefits and join today!

Business Partners

Sponsorship Opportunities

Utilize the strong BTG brand to reinforce your business’ image in the Berkshires and surrounding communities by becoming a partner! Each of our business partners is unique, and we work together to determine what sponsorship opportunities and benefits are best for your business. All sponsorships are completely customizable!

Program Advertising

An advertisement in our program puts you in front of 70,000 patrons who attend our performances, and each of those patrons will recognize YOU as a supporter of the arts in our community. Advertisers receive visibility in our program book and in our lobbies, complimentary tickets and invitations to networking receptions with other supporters.

To learn how you can support BTG, please contact the Donor Relations Team at (413) 448-8084 x50.

Joey Collins, Philip Themio Stoddard & Sean Bridgers in The Weir, 2024.

Photo by David Dashiell.

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Start making a difference today at any of our nearly 100 financial centers or at Berkshirebank.com

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EDUCATION

BTG PLAYS! Impact

BTG PLAYS! Year-Round Education Program serves approximately 9,500 children in 27 schools across 17 towns. There are approximately 4,873 students in Pittsfield, of which we serve 2,405. Of the students in Berkshire County, 51% are economically disadvantaged. Through careful planning and programming, BTG provides free and reduced ticket prices and camp scholarships for these programs.

BTG PLAYS! includes several different initiatives within three distinct categories: School Partnership Programs, Performing Arts for Young People, and Pre-Professional Internship Programs. The BTG PLAYS! Year-

Round Education Program allows children from all backgrounds to come together and collaborate with their families, their communities and each other.

BTG PLAYS! Scholarships

• David Grover Scholarship

• The Betsey McKearnan Scholarship Fund

• The Karen Allen Award for Emerging Directors

For more information, contact Allison Rachele Bayles, Director of Education at 413-448-8084 x19.

Both casts of BTG Plays Touring show, Magic Tree House Pirates Past Noon, 2025.

Photo by Caelan Carlough

The 2nd Annual David Grover Scholarship Event at Balderdash, 2024.

EDUCATION SPONSORS

Lead Sponsors

Co-Sponsors

BTG Plays cast of Magic Tree House Merlin Mysteries

Winter of the Ice Wizard celebrating Read Across America Day at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School, 2024.

Photo by Allison Rachelle Bayles.

EDUCATION DONORS

General Education

Mark and Kathy Amuso

Anonymous

Mary Ann Archey

Dr. Richard Basile

Mary Chris and Alan Bassman

Allison Rachele Bayles

Matthew Billet

Alana and Jeffrey Boyd

Julie Brown

David and Terrie Comalli

Caleb Darby

Michelle Deame

Kate DeWolf

Al DiNicola

Jay and Laurie Dubner

Ellen Eagan

Kristene Erwin

Deborah Evans

Michael and Kathy Fabrizio

Mary Farley

Lisa Finneran

Dr. Thomas Fynan

Jen Glockner

Richard Goudey

Donna Hanson

Robert Heck

Margo Kavalovski

Lawrence and Sarah Klein

Lee Cultural Council

Gloria Lewis

David Lloyd and Meg Mortimer

Diana Lotero

Kate Maguire and Eric Hill

Peggy Malumphy

Lisa Martin

Melissa Mazzeo

Lynne Mazzeo

Mazzeo’s Meat Market

Nanci McConnell

Paula McLean

Logan Orlando

Erica Panush

Park Square Financial

Advisors of Raymond James

Terrill Ploss

Jenifer Powers

Dan Proskin and Alicia Stevenson

Peter Rando

Richmond Cultural Council

Linda Ruberto

Marie Ruel

Jim Salvie

Jerald Seti

Allie Spelman

Stockbridge Cultural Council

William and Rose Ann Sturgeon

Sandra Talora

David Tochterman

Gretchen Van Zile

Emma Wolfe

Mary Yerrick

Patricia Zuccaro

Names on these lists reflect donors who made contributions May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure complete and accurate recognition, and we apologize for any errors or omissions. Please notify the Donor Relations Team if your name is absent or otherwise misstated, so we may correct our records.

Photo by Caelan Carlough

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Berkshire Theatre Group would not be able to present the finest theatre, music, and performing arts year-round on four stages without the generosity and dedication of our talented team of volunteers. They help usher patrons, sell concessions, fold programs, scan tickets, tend to plants, assist with administrative duties, park cars and so much more.

Our 200+ volunteers are the backbone of Berkshire Theatre Group. Please look to the people dressed in black and white for assistance.

Volunteer Ushers

John Aldrich

Theresa Apple

Marcia Arooth

Robin Avery

Bella Bader

Donna Baker

Susan Bedard

Don Betit

Yvonne Borsody

Gail Bouknight-Davis

Alana Boyd

Cathy Briggs

Claudia Brown

Diane Brown

Shawn Bunnell

Pam Campbell

Peggy Carpenter

Donna Chaiet

Dan Chaiet

Karen Chasen

Laurie Chivers

Mary Ciuk

Jan Clark

Michael Clarke

Sue Coles

Darrell Colvin

Michelle Colvin

Barb Connor

John Cramer

Ron Cretaro

Sue Daly

Pat Davis

Deb Deloye

Wanda DiOrio

Ellen Doerle

Jen Doerle

Doreen Donovan

Wendy Dottavio

MK Duffy

Jay Ellis

Paula Farbman

Bill Farry

Beth Fiscella

Rose Fiscella

Gina Foley

Diane Forsyth

Elke Forward

Bill Frazier

Jean Friedman

Alla Gadoury

Real Gadoury

Anne Gagnon

Sue Garrity

Carol Geoffrey

Chuck Gianatasio

Judi Goldman

Boston Goldman

Sky Goodrich

Rick Goudey

Michael Graziano

Christiana Greene

Brian Harrison

Bev Hathaway

Barbara Hayden

Jerry Hayden

Libby Herland

Janet Hinderliter

Sara Hohn

Jeanne Johnson

Andrea Kallfa

Michael Kaplan

Mary-Kay Kasuba

Marsha Kaufman

Debra Kelsey

Bernie Kennedy

Kim Kinne

Beverly Krol

Marie Kuhn

Bonnie Lachowski

Dave Lachowski

Barbara Lagergren

Rob Lagergren

Cookie Lamet

Joanne Larmon

Kathy Larson

Cecelia Laviolette

Martin Lecker

Rafi Levavy

Phyllis Levenson

Gloria Lewis

Alice Ling

Carol Link

Howie Lisnoff

Jan Lisnoff

A few of our many valued volunteers enjoying the Volunteer Reception in honor of their hard work.

Diana Lotero

Pat Lovallo

Jean Lynch

Kelly Maginnis

Sheila Marinaro

Gail Marlow

Steve Marlow

Ellen MarlowAmbrosino

Chris Martin

Maureen Maxon

Jeanne McConnell

Lorie Mitchell

Meri-Ellen Morgans

Bill Morrison

Bill Munn

Terri Needle

Faith Newmark

Charlie Nichols

Anita Norton

Haley O’Neil

Brenda Opperman

Roberta Osborn

Alma Owen

David Owen

Trish Paduano

Phil Palladino

Linda Paradiso

Beth Pearson

Shiffra Perlmutter

Susan Phelps

Phyllis Pierce

Shelley Pleet

Peter Podol

Lucian RaduRadulescu

Liz Reynolds

Ed Richter

Don Riger

Isabella Rosales

Colleen Rossi

Joe Rossi

Michelle Ryan

Jerry Ryan

Mary-Jane Sackett

Bobbi Salisch

Marc Salisch

Robin Salsberg

Joan Sasson

Reba Schecter

Alice Schiller

Len Schiller

Joe Schorge

Leon Serra

Jody Shassol

Robert Shassol

Dianne Shewcraft

Gary Shipp

Mary Shipp

Charlie Smith

MaryLouise Smith

Jim Solon

Valerie Solon

Joe Sondrini

Anna Stevenson

Ed Stevenson

Lyn Stonebridge

Richard Theriault

Joni Thomas

Valerie Toomey

Suzanne Towne

Leslie Trachier-Daley

Judy Turtz

Liz Weibrecht

Stephanie Weintraub

Maureen Wellspeak

Nancy Wilcox

Alicia Williams

Talia Willner

Jeannie Woods

Dan Woods

Robin Zeamer

Kathy Zoito

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact: Fabienne Theriault, Manager of Volunteer Services, at (413) 448-8084 x31 or email Volunteer@BerkshireTheatre.org The 2024 Volunteers of the Year and recipients of the 2024 Hickey Russo Award are Bonnie and Dave Lachowski.

BTG volunteers enjoying an evening at Naumkeag as part of our collaboration with The Trustees of the Reservation.

YEAR ROUND STAFF

David Adkins

Artistic Director of Education & Training

Amy Avila

Costume Coordinator

Allison Rachele Bayles

Director of Education, Assistant to the Artistic Director, CEO

Rebecca A. Brighenti

Director of Marketing and PR

Caelan Carlough

Marketing Associate

Corey Cavenaugh

Managing Director

Meghan Cavenaugh

Finance Manager

Seth Cavenaugh

Technical Director

Ulla Collins

Development Associate

Tricia DeHart

Director of Giving, Individual and Annual Funds

Peter Durgin

Director of Productions

Bobby Gaffney

House Electrician

Kathy Jo Grover

Artistic Associate, Education

Mike Koczela

Director of Facilities

Tor Krautter

Artistic Director of Programming

Kate Maguire

Artistic Director, CEO

John McCarthy

Graphic Designer

Adam McGaughy-Lewis

Assistant Director of Productions, Audio and Projections

Supervisor

Charlotte McGaughy-Lewis

Company Manager

Amy Moorby Director of Communications

Maureen Pace

Education Stage Manager, Administrative Assistant

Nick Paleologos

Executive Director

Randall Parsons

Props Coordinator, Scenic Advisor

Smitty Pignatelli Director of Strategic Initiatives

Joanne Rosier

Assistant Ticket Office Manager

Brian Tenney Ticket Office Manager

Fabienne Theriault Manager of Volunteer Services

Jamie Thygesen Rentals & Programming Associate

Michael Wartella

Teaching Artist

Vladimir Zeleny Director of Giving, Sponsor and Business Relations

Kyla Stone, Linda Neel, Matthew Hyzdik, Veanne Cox & James Romney in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, 2024.

Photo by David Dashiell.

ANNUAL FUNDS

$500,000+

Lee Perlman and Linda Riefberg

$100,000-$499,999

Keye Hollister and John Gobel

Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust

The Feigenbaum Foundation

$50,000-$99,999

Anonymous

Mel and Lou Ellen Barkan

Michael and Carol Berenson

Bobbie Hallig

Anonymous

David Lloyd and Meg Mortimer

The Shubert Foundation

$10,000-$49,999

Ellen Beck

Roberta and George Beeker

Ms. Madelaine Berg

Linda and Bob Berzok

Bruce Birenboim and Ellen Moskowitz

Ruth Blodgett and David Crane

Mr. Scott and Roxanne Bok

David and Wende Carver

Kate Maguire and Eric Hill

Dr. Thomas Fynan

Dr. and Mrs. John and Ann Galt

Harold Grinspoon and Diane Troderman

Martin and Judy Isserlis

Rebecca Kelly

Scott Killian

Katherine Mcdaniel

Jamie Ellen Moncecchi

Lukasz and Dana Niedzielski

Amy Pagano

Ms. Mary Carol Rudin

Howard and Natalie Shawn

Jodi and Paul Tartell

Audrey Weiner and Jeffrey Solomon

$5,000-$9,999

William Cavanagh and Ricki

Gardner

Stewart and Judith Colton

James and Michele Dobbins

Dodge

Bridget Fawcett

King and Debbie Francis

Mrs. Virginia Giddens

Jane Gilbert

Randy and Carliss Hawthorne

Mr. David Kozak

Marvin Krislov

Liz London and David Piaker

Dan Proskin and Alicia

Stevenson

Mrs. Mary Spina

Edmund & Pamela St. John

Ms. Patricia Valas

Stuart Weitzman

Richard M Ziter MD & Eric Reimer

$3,000-$4,999

Mr. David Auburn

Barbara and MIchael Borys

Nancy Cook

Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Mary Frantz

Renee Gross

Louis Grossman and Amy Gerson

John Leith

Linda Lerner

Alisa Lessing

Ms. Linda Ruberto

Joel and Joanne Shapiro

Neal Simon

Sandra M. Zieminski

Cathy Demain Mann and Fredric Friedman

$1,500-$3000

Steve and Cathy Bader

Joan Bancroft-Grody

Kathleen and Robert Bookman

Robert and Carol Braun

Jadwiga and Donald Brown

Mary Carroll and Dan Russell

Howard and Pauline Clark

Paul Clark

Ellen and Stephen Danetz

Jerome and Brenda Deener

Ms. Andrea Degenhardt

Jeff and Kim DiNicola

Eagan Family Foundation

Diane Forsyth

Frederick T. Francis III

Alan Freedman

Barbara and Mark Friedman

Ralph and Audrey Friedner

Austin Frye

Hal and Laurie Garnick

Marilyn Gerhard

Peter and Wendy Gordon

Naomi and Roger Gordon

Stephen Graves

George and Eileen Greene

Ms. Suzanne and William

Harley

Leslie Jerome

Kittenbrink Family Foundatio

George and Lizbeth Krupp

Jorie and Stephen Latham

Robert Lee

Milton Lestz and Adam Irick

Nancy Lukitsh

Marcia and Charles Mandel

Drs. Paula Marcus and Steven Safyer

Ron and Lynette Mason

Jackie and Malcom Mazow

Raymond McGarrigle and Karen Conlin

David and Estelle Miller

Peter and Anne Most

Nedra and Mark Oren

William Packard and Charles Ihlenfeld

James Palermo and Anita Regish

Kerry and Grayson Memorial Fund

Smitty Pignatelli

Charles Popper, MD

Ramelle and Michael Pulitzer

Susan Reuben

Laurie Richman

Laura Rosenthal

Bette Sue Lawrence

Rosenthal

James Ruberto

Naomi Seligman

Susan and Judd Shoval

Beryl and Eliane Simonson

Edward and Carla Slomin

Tracey and Elliott Stein

Mr Stuart and Maxine

Stillman

Dr. Liz Strand Cimini and Mr. Dean Cimini

Lois and Al Symonds

Dahl and Deirdre Taylor

Mr. Ira Theodore

Stone House Properties LLC

Barbara and Gene Trainor

Donald and William Usher

Briggs

Madeleine Victor-Pieczarka

Ms. Liz Zieminski

Michael Zody

$1,000-$1,499

Drs. David and Kyneret Albert

Louis Alexander

Mr. James Beauregard

Andrew and Froma Benerofe

Mr. Jeffry and Marcella Bradway

Drs. David and Jeana Carrier and Jeana Hayes-Carrier

Chris and Larry Carsman

Ms. Barbara Cohen Hobbs

Ms. Linda Colvin

Norma and Gilbert D’Oliveira

Sidney David

David Dutra

Dr. Michael & Kathleen Fabrizio

Debbie and David Faust

Jody and Martin Grass

Ms. Deborah Grausman

Carol and Joseph Green

Scott and Ellen Hand

James Heeger

Ed Herrington, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel and Jackie Holt

Dr. Joseph Kahan and Mrs.

Claudia Davidoff

Nancy London

Israel Meir and Steve Rivera

Messinger Family

Jacqueline Metsma

Mr. Clark Nicholls

Claudio and Penny Pincus

Rose and Rick Pocock

Cain, Hibbard & Myers, PC

Dina and Lawrence Port

Mitchell Rabinowitz

Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Laurie Richman

Drs. Jeffrey and Karen Ross

Milton Rubin

Ms. Debra Jo Rupp

Ms. Nancy Fitzpatrick and Mr.

Lincoln Russell

Zelda Schwebel

William and Rose Ann Sturgeon

Cay Tripp

Harry Waizer

Emma Wolfe

$500-$999

Penny and Bob Apter

Mark Arisohn and Diane Alexander

Nancy Ashen

Mr. Ron Bagden

Joseph Baker

Arnold Balsam

Dr. and Mrs. Richard and Kathleen Basile

Dr. Stephanie Beling

Mrs. Helene Berger

John and Melissa Bissell

Julie and Jeff Blake

Myla Blum

Rosamond Campbell

Trad and Melissa Campbell

Elissa Caterfino Mandel

James N. Cawse and Marietta

Rapetti Cawse

Lori Cohan

Gregory Cohen

Darrell and Michelle Colvin

David and Terrie Comalli

Donna Conforti and Paul Rissman

Jeffrey and Judy Cook

Mrs. Lynn Cooper

Phil and Hilary Deely

Richard and Frayda Diamond

Mark Dichter

Josh and Jill Dubin

Donald and Beverly Dwyer

Stewart

Dr. and Mrs. John and Janet Egelhofer

Ms. Gintare Everett

Laura and Richard Fredricks

Carol and Gary Freidman

Dr. Lisa and Sid Freund

Madalyn and Stephen

Friedberg

Amy Friend and Timothy Aluise

Dean Fuleihan

Richard and Elizabeth Gaberman

Emilie and Rick Goudy

Allen Haas

Jill Hai

Keith and Karen Halperin

Mrs. Joan Hunter

Howard Jaffe

Jane and Frederick Jamieson

Charles and Margo Kavalovski

Brian Keating

Jim and Carol Kobak

Mrs. Madeleine Kreitman

Barbara and Jack Lapidus

Duke Lechtman

Shirley Lehman

MME Helaine Lender

Patricia London Wager

Mr. William W. Matthiesen

Robert Merli and Soo Sung

Wong-Merli

Dr. Wayne Miller

Constance Miner

Teresa and Martin Monas

Donald and Ann Morrison

Dr. and Mrs. Harold and Janet Moskowitz

Shirin Nash

Lois and David Parker

Candace Penn

Janice Perry

Roger Persell

Carol and Chris Pfister

Sharon and Irving Picard

Eric Plakun and Deborah Buccino

Nicole Polier

Mrs. Lisa Powers and Fred Baker

Bob and Irma Race

Sanford and Shelly Reback

Sherry Remillard

Thomas Robert

Lawrence and Patricia Rutkowski

Robert Schlossberg

Ronnie and Steven Schnoll

Marvin and Carol Schwartzbard

Jamie and Shenkman and Christopher Magadini

Hope and Gene Silverman

Laurie Singer and David Buchler

Marte and Paul Singerman

Robert Sommer

Mingo Stroeber and Mike Galenski

Charles and Roz Stuzin

Jonathan Swartz

Tammy Themmen

Kevin Truex

Mr. Randy J. Tryon

Melissa Tully

Elsa Vivero

Malvina Wasserman

Harvey Weiss

Kenneth Fishman and Lisa

Wendell

Robert and Carol Williams

Karen and Walter Zier

$250-$499

Anonymous

Joan and Ira Berkowitz

Stephen Bogardus

Jeffrey and Lynne Bolson

Ms. Joan Davidson

William Frazier

Ms. Susan Gordon

Sandra Hallmark

Mrs. Joan Kinne

Denise Lester

Gloria Levitas

Ms. Alissa Margulies

Evelyn and Paul Margus

Stephen and Amy Miller and Family

Katie Oringel

Jim Perakis

Russell Pergament

Frank Potash

Ms. Edith Pye

Fredric Rutberg and Judith Monachina

Amy and Bob Sommer

Mr. Kenneth Stark

Reva Steinberg

Ms. Victoria Williams

Mark and Alan Wovsaniker

Lisa Abeles

Carol Alexander

Dr. and Mrs. Carol Diamond

Peter Aronson

Stephen August

Ms. Allison Rachele Bayles

Nancy Belsky

Mrs. Carole Berkowitz

Marc and Sanda Bernstein

Les Bluestone

Mr. and Mrs. Carl and

Stephanie Bradford

Mr. Eugene Carr

David Ciccone

Ms. Kathleen Clark and Richard Frankel

Ms. Amy Dean

Mark DeCelle

Mr. Eugene Dellea

Mr. Thomas Dillon

Margie and Skip Durning

Ellen and Thomas Ennis

Dr. Joseph Finkelstein

Renee and Steven Finn

Palma Fleck

Jonna Gaberman

Tim Gerds & Erica Budd

Dr. and Mrs. Stanley and Candy Glazer

Marjorie Goldstein

Glenn Gorelick

Ms. Carole Green

Mrs. Barbara Greenbaum

Michelle Haller

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison

Matthew and Heather Heim

Cynthia Heller

Patricia Hyde

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon and Susan Josephson

John and Lesley Kammerman

Shaun Kerwood

Richard W. and Athena

Kimball

Diana Knaebe

Stanley Konefal Jr

Mr. Norman Lacroix

Mr. Claude Lamedica

Dr. and Mrs. Ira and Frances Lapidus

Scott Lazarus and Julie Farmer

Melanie and Alan Levitan

Roy Liemer

Richard and Ellen Lincer

Benjamin Liptzin and Liz Schneider

Ms. Dawilla Madsen

Brian Marshall and Carl Baurle

Dr. and Mrs. Stuart and Ellen Masters

Ms. Julie Mooney

Elissa Myers and Shelly Friedman

Laurie Norton Moffatt

Mr. Ron Oppenheimer

Joe and Carol Redfield

Barbara Reideler

Alicia Rubin

Bruce and Vicki Safran

Barry and Jane Salzberg

Lisa Satlin

Carol and Matthew Scharff

Philip Schatten and Cheryl Fishbein

Abby Schroeder

Ms. Jennifer Sendek

Richard Shapiro & Susi

Weiner

Harold and Carol Shippey

Ms. Sharon Strassfeld

Michael and Letty Tanchum

Dr. William Tetzlaff

Mark Tracy

Mr. Chester Vogel

Muriel Wermuth

Mrs. Ellen Whittaker

Alicia and John Wiltshire

Roger Winsby

Dr. Bonnie Wolf and Mr. Stuart Wolf

Michele Wollert

Daniel Wollman

Raymond and Christine Zelehoski

Audrey Zucker

Marlene Zuckerman

Sherry and Jerry Zukoff

In honor of

Mark DeCelle

In honor of Bobbie Hallig

Ms. Rebecca Cachat In honor of Cameo Wood

Mrs. Linda Cachat In honor of Cameo Wood

Jane Carver In honor of David Carver

Phil Deely In honor of Kate Maguire

Kimberly Stevens In honor of Kate Maguire

Laurel Hill Association In honor of Kate Maguire

Richard Wilcox In honor of Kate Mcguire

Lawrence and Sarah Klein In honor of Kathy Jo Grover and Allison Rachele Bayles

Katie Oringel In honor of Lee Perlman

Patti Potash In honor of Lee Perlman

Abby Schroeder In honor of Lee Perlman

Michelle Karp In honor of Lee Perlman

Amy Sommer In honor of Lee Perlman and Linda Reifberg

Suzanne Tillman In honor of Lee Perlman and Linda Reifberg

Mr. Carl Zieminski, Jr. In honor of Liz (his ssister)

Cheryl Zellman

In honor of Marion Evitts

Susan Popper and Rocky Greenberg In honor of Meg Mortimer

Elissa Myers In honor of Meg’s Big Day

Ms. Judy Staber

In honor of My friend Kate Maguire

Sandra Ackerman

In honor of Nancy and Bernard Ackerman

Kristin Beery Hahn

In honor of Sophie Koziol

Janine Schifino

In honor of The Staff at the Colonial Theater

In memory of

Mrs. Colleen Rossi

In memory of Desiree Marlene Devereaux.

David and Wende Carver

In memory of Jake Galliher

Karen Gifford

In memory of James W. Giddens

Cay Tripp

In memory of James W. Giddens

Joel and Jackie Holt

In memory of Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick

Mary Arnini

In memory of Larry Bayles

Myla Blum

In memory of Larry Bayles

Kimberly Stevens

In memory of Larry Bayles

Maryanne Boenitz

In memory of Linda Diehl

Meg Boyd

In memory of Linda Diehl

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Callahan

In memory of Linda Diehl

Anne Carnicelli

In memory of Linda Diehl

Nicholas Carter

In memory of Linda Diehl

Eleanor Desanctis

In memory of Linda Diehl

Marshall Faillace

In memory of Linda Diehl

Mr. Joseph Hashim

In memory of Linda Diehl

Carol and John Herman

In memory of Linda Diehl

John Leduc

In memory of Linda Diehl

Ms. Pat Mazzeo

In memory of Linda Diehl

Ms. Deborah Miller

In memory of Linda Diehl

Tom Morelli

In memory of Linda Diehl

Linda O’Brien

In memory of Linda Diehl

Michael and Celeste Perkins

In memory of Linda Diehl

Catherine Roberts

In memory of Linda Diehl

Mrs. Jennifer Roosa

In memory of Linda Diehl

Ronald and Caroline Rousseau

In memory of Linda Diehl

James Ruberto

In memory of Linda Diehl

Linda Salisbury

In memory of Linda Diehl

Bill and Rose Ann Sturgeon

In memory of Linda Diehl

Mary Jane Kreiger

In memory of Linda K Diehl

Alex Jankowsky

In memory of Linda Kathleen Diehl

Matching Gifts

BlackRock

GE Aerospace

General Dynamics

In Kind

BBE Office Interiors

Dr. Michael and Kathy Fabrizio

David Lloyd and Meg Mortimer

Tatro Flooring

*In Memoriam

Benj Mirman, Hennessy Winkler, Mike Cefalo, Jackson Mattek & Elijah Dawson in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Pipe Dream, 2024. Photo by Caelan Carlough.

Photos by The Berkshire Eagle, Mac-Haydn Theater, Walter Wick, Jason Walker, Ben Garver, Rick Odell

Photo Credits: Pittsfield State Forest Good Bites Glass Pints; “Sisterhood” mural by Silvia Lopez Chavez, Nicholas Russo; First Fridays at Five Jesse Tobin McCauley

Berkshire Community Action Council

Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program

At BCAC we believe no child should be cold as they walk to school in the winter. They should be able to play outside in the snow with their friends. For over 40 years, the Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program has helped children stay warm. In 2024, we provided NEW coats and boots to 2,294 children, this year we are expecting an increase in need, and we can’t meet that need without your help.

BCAC provides NEW winter jackets, boots, and accessories for children up to age 12. Each winter, low-income families who sign up for the Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program can shop at The Children’s Winter Boutique, where they choose a NEW coat, boots, and warm accessories for each child, all at NO COST.

In Berkshire County, one thing remains constant: our community’s unwavering support for families in need. Warm hearts for warm kids.

Please consider making a donation.

JUNE 5–15 JUNE 19–JULY 6

JULY 10–20

JULY 24–AUGUST 3

AUGUST 7–17 AUGUST 21–31

James W. Giddens

October 9, 1938–October 25, 2024

For over twenty years, Jim Giddens supported our theatre through his trusteeship, role as Board President and most of all as a great lover of theatre. As he did in his life, he provided mentorship and great care for us all and we will miss him forever. Jim and his beloved wife Virginia are incredible caretakers of all that is good in the Berkshires. We dedicate the 2025 season to James W. Giddens.