Upcoming Events at the '62 Center

09:30AM / Thursday, February 26, 2009Print Story | Email Story

This week we're closing out the Triple Shot of Dance series with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company. Check them out on Friday--I've seen a sneak peek and it's totally worth your Friday night.

If you're interested in theatre, there are two great events coming up! Spotlight, which is tomorrow (Thursday February 26th) at 7:30pm in the CenterStage; this showcase features original pieces from Williams students. On March 12th, Williamstheatre opens with Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet's 1982 award-winning play.

And there is more dance than you can possibly hope for in the next few weeks. We've got a step competion Saturday, Irish dancing on the 13th and 14th (brought to you by the amazing INISH), and stopping by on their seven-city North American tour is Awaji Puppet Theater Company of Japan. They will perform Monday, March 2nd, in the CenterStage. Order your tickets now!

Best,
Willa Simon

Spotlight
Directed by Omar Sangare

CenterStage | Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 PM.

Talk about talent! Williams students perform original pieces in one minute and represent any kind of artistic expression. Through engaging, shocking, or funny one-minute skits, students are invited to introduce some story, discovery, or reflection… the possibilities are vast. Originality is expected, and it may count extra toward the student’s evaluation.

This event is a great opportunity for students to present original work to the Williamstheatre community, celebrate the liberation of creativity, and be part of an ambitious and wide-ranging project that explores the possibilities and power of theatrical nano-performance.

Stalwart Originality: New Traditions in Black Performance presents

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company

February 27 | 8:00 PM | MainStage | $3

Triple Shot of Dance closes with the Denver-based Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company. They are currently in residence to celebrate the 100th birthday year of the legendary Katherine Dunham. Dunham's research in Africa and Caribbean culture as a student at the University of Chicago fueled her important later work as a dancer, choreographer, scholar, educator, writer, and activist. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of artists in the United States and abroad.

The residency activities feature workshops in Dunham dance technique, film screenings, discussions, lecture demonstrations, and a concert featuring the choreography of Kathrine Dunham.

Sponsored by the Williams Dance Program, the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces: Dance initiative administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, MCLA Presents!, Mass MoCA, and Africana Studies at Williams College.

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Integrated Programing

February 25th | 4-5:30pm | MASS MoCA & '62 CTD Dance Studio
Community Youth Workshops as an after-school event

February 25th | 6:30-8pm | MASS MoCA Rehearsal Studio
Community Adult Workshop

February 26^th | 5-7pm | MCLA's Gallery 51, North Adams
Gallery opening reception of Locus. Curated by Lauren Wolk, Cleo Parker Robinson will speak and the company will attend.

Photograph by Robert Kim

Step Competition

February 28 | 8:00 PM | MainStage | $3

Established in 2006, Steady Steppin' Forward has established itself as a stepping ground for Northeastern colleges and universities, with a guest list that has included Princeton, Boston College, Tufts, and NYU.

Awaji Puppet Theater Company

March 2 | 8:00 PM | CenterStage | $3

The Awaji Puppet Theater Company is designated by the Japanese Government an Intangible Folk Asset and is often referred to as the origin of Bunraku Puppetry, one of the principal currents in a puppet performance tradition that dates back to the sixteenth century in Japan. The program will combine puppet manipulation with dramatic recitation an shamisen musical accompaniment and will include a narrative piece as well as intricate puppet dances from the company's repertoire.

The seven-city North American tour of Awaji Puppet Theater Company is organized and produced by Japan Society, New York, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan; The Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts JAPAN program; The Jim Henson Foundation; and Awaji Ningyo Shibai Support Group.

Photograph by Robert Benson

Glengarry Glen Ross
by David Mamet

Directed by David Eppel

March 12 and 13 | 7:30 PM

March 14 | 2:30 PM & 7:30

Adams Memorial Theatre
$3

This acclaimed Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning play depicts two days in the lives of four real estate agents. They become desperate when the corporate office sends a representative to “motivate” them by announcing that, in one week, all except the top two salesmen will be fired.

Photograph by Ben Rudick

INISH presents

Éire na Mná

(Ireland of the Women)

Directed by Holly Silva

March 13 and 14 | 8:00 PM | CenterStage | $3

Enjoy Eireann (Ireland) from the powerfully feminine perspective. INISH explores the influence of the female presence through history, myth, and legend up to the present day. Discover those who were known as great imposters, soldiers, pirates, fairies, healers, lovers, witches, artists, queens, and saints.

In the Irish language, the word “Inish” means both “island” and “to tell.” INISH’s mission is to embrace the challenge of creating new work that melds traditional and contemporary Irish dance and music.

These performances are made possible in part by the Lipp Family Fund for Performing Artists

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Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College on Water St. Lot

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
05:04AM / Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Newly elected board member Nate Budington, far left, participates in his first in-person meeting along with, from left, Matt Neely, Stephanie Boyd, Peter Beck, Shana Dixon and Town Manager Robert Menicocci.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.

But the board members made it clear that the college's proposal to acquire the lot is a starting point, not a final deal that the elected officials would accept.

"For the sake of continued conversation, I'm in favor of [awarding Williams the site], but if this process wasn't continued with the opportunity for further negotiation, I wouldn't vote to continue this," Peter Beck said. "I think that next step is necessary for us to get to a yes on this."

"I think there's wide agreement on that," Matthew Neely said just before the 5-0 vote to enter talks with the college.

Williams was the sole respondent to a town-issued request for proposals to develop the former town garage site, currently a dirt lot.

The college's stated intent is to build a new Facilities office and create up to 170 parking spaces at 59 Water Street. That use will allow the college to redevelop the current Facilities building site and parking lot as part of a reconception of the school's indoor athletic and recreation facilities.

Under the terms of the RFP, the college's proposal was subjected to review by an ad hoc advisory committee to the town manager, who brought the question to the Select Board. That board will have the final say on any purchase and sales agreement.

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