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Daily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
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Wanted: Eagle Eyes
 MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Obama TransitionOther StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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BSC Holding Auditions for 'To Kill A Mockingbird' - May 28, 2008
PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of artistic director Julianne Boyd, is holding open auditions for adults and children for Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."
One of the great novels of the 20th century, the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel heralds the fall Mainstage season from Oct. 8 through 26. Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel and directed by Boyd, the play is a story of innocence, courage and what it means to be a family.
Auditions for adults and children ages 9 to 14 will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 1 to 5 at BSC's Stage 2 at the VFW Hall, 36 Linden St.
Set in Depression-era Maycomb, Ala., in the 1930s, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is the coming-of-age story of Jean Louise "Scout" Finch, the daughter of Atticus, a lawyer who, despite threats to himself and his family, defends a black man accused of assaulting a white woman. The narrator of the story, a grown-up Scout, looks back at her childhood, delivering a powerful message about prejudice, injustice and humanity.
Adults between the ages of 40 to 60 will be seen for a wide variety of roles. Also casting the role of Mayella, a 19-year-old, lonely, poor, overworked girl, afraid to tell the truth. Children's roles are Scout (girl ages 9 to 11), a tomboy, spunky and head strong; Jem (boy 12 to 14) Scout's older brother and protector; and Dill (boy age 9 to 11), Jem's friend, imaginative with a sense of adventure.
All are invited to audition. Those auditioning should bring a headshot and resume, and be prepared to recite a 2- to 3- minute contemporary dramatic monologue of his or her choice using a Southern accent. Those auditioning may also be asked to stay and read a scene from the play.
Rehearsals will begin in Sept. 18. Performers must commit to the rehearsal schedule of Tuesday through Sunday and performance schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, Oct.r 8 through 26.
To schedule an audition appointment call office manager Katie Johnson at 413-499-5446, Ext. 100; for more information, www.barringtonstageco.org. |
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