Fringe Gala Presents World Premiere Works of Theater, Film, Dance and Music

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. - Bazaar Productions and The Berkshire Fringe will launch the their 5th anniversary season with Scored! a world premiere evening of dance, animation, film, theater and visual art-- all inspired by an identicle music score.

Scored! will be held in the Daniel Arts Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Monday, July 27 beginning at 7pm. Participating artists include: playwright Joan Ackermann, filmmaker Larry Burke, choreographer French Clements, animation artist Tyler Kinney, Spine Dance Theater and Bazaar Productions' own Ensemble Theater company featuring Emma Dweck and Fringe co-Artistic Directors Sara Katzoff, Peter Wise and Timothy Ryan Olson.

The event also includes a visual art exhibition featuring Michael Zelehoski, John K. Lawson, Ann Getsinger, Laurie May-Coyle, Karen Kisslinger, Terry Wise, Andreas Wittstock among others.

All performances, films and works of visual art have been inspired by an original six minute soundscape created by Peter Wise.

In addition to highlighting the work of dozens of Berkshire-based artists, the celebration continues at 8pm with a  dance party, an open bar courtesy of Domaney's liquors, delicious ‘score’ d’oeuvres provided by Cafe Adam, and a massive not-so-silent auction MC’d by Fringe favorite, Lounge-ZILLA! (aka Fiely A. Matias).


Bazaar Productions is a volunteer-run nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to the creation and presentation of affordable, cross-disciplinary and dynamic new works of theater, dance and music by emerging artists. The Berkshire Fringe engages new audiences, fosters cultural dialog and delves into traditions underrepresented in the mainstream. All proceeds from Scored! will help sustain low ticket prices and underwrite many free programs.

Tickets are available online at www.berkshirefringe.org or by calling 413-320-4175. Ticket pricing is as follows:

7pm: $100 - Includes world premiere performance, champagne toast, artist reception, and access to the 8pm party. Please note that seating for performance is limited and reservations are strongly recommended.

8pm- $50 or $ Pay Your Age - Includes exhibition of visual art, DJ/dance party, open bar, ‘Score’ d’ oeuvres, paparazzi Photobooth and not-so-silent auction MC’d by Fringe favorite LOUNGE-ZILLA! (aka Fiely A. Matias & Dennis Giacino).
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Battle of the Berkshires Tournament Continues in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team earned a 12-4 win over the Nor'Easters to wrap up pool play at the Battle of the Berkshires at the Doyle Complex.
 
Arianna Perkins went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and four RBIs to lead a 13-hit attack for the Force.
 
Lillian MacDonald was 2-for-3 at the plate with a pair of doubles, and Ava MacMahon, Mackenzie Biros and Markiara Jackson each had a pair of hits.
 
Amelia Polidoro and McMahon split time in the circle in the five-inning win, combining to strike out eight and allow three earned runs.
 
The Force 16U squad took a pair of losses earlier in the day on Saturday: 11-2 to the Worcester Union Rose and 12-10 to the Charlton Wildfire.
 
Elsewhere in 16U play, the the Greylock Thunder Saturday beat the Demo, 17-2.
 
Avery Lane earned the win in the circle with a three-inning, complete-game effort.
 
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