Triplex Cinema Screens 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Free for Premium Members

03:42PM / Tuesday, May 20, 2025Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Triplex Cinema will host a free premium members screening of Steven Spielberg’s 1981 film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" on Thursday, May 22nd. The film, set in 1936, stars Harrison Ford as archaeologist Indiana Jones as he competes with Nazi forces to locate the Ark of the Covenant. Jones is joined by his former romantic interest, Marion Ravenswood, played by Karen Allen, to prevent a rival archaeologist from assisting the Nazis in obtaining the Ark.

Premium members can reserve tickets, and the public can purchase tickets, at www.thetriplex.org.

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was conceived by George Lucas in the early 1970s as a modern take on early 20th-century action serials. Steven Spielberg directed the film based on a screenplay developed with writer Lawrence Kasdan. The character of Indiana Jones was inspired by actors Clint Eastwood and Toshiro Mifune, as well as the fictional character James Bond. Marion Ravenswood’s character was inspired by Hollywood figures like Irene Dunne and Barbra Stanwyck.

Filming took place in France, North Africa, Hawaii, and at Elstree Studios in England, beginning in June 1981. Upon its release a year later, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" became the highest-grossing film of 1981 and received five Academy Awards. The film has been recognized for its action sequences, humor, the relationship between the lead characters, and the musical score by John Williams. In 1999, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise.

Gail Lansky, President of the Triplex Board of Directors, stated that this screening is a gesture of appreciation for the cinema's premium members. She noted that premium memberships support the Triplex’s programming and offer benefits such as discounted tickets, free popcorn, early access to events, and other offers. Information on becoming a member is available at www.thetriplex.org.

The Triplex Cinema is a nonprofit organization that provides a venue for a variety of films and community-focused programming.

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Great Barrington Public Theater Appoints Artistic Director

09:57AM / Monday, December 29, 2025

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater announced that Associate Artistic Director Judy Braha will now join Jim Frangione at the helm as Artistic Director of Great Barrington Public Theater.

"We at Great Barrington Public Theater are thrilled that Judy Braha will assume the role of Artistic Director alongside myself. I couldn't have asked for a better partner to help advance the interests of the theater as we move into the next phase of growth as the region's premiere developmental theater," Founder & Artistic Director Jim Frangione said. "Judy brings a tremendous amount of experience and value to our company and has, in just a few short years, grown and greatly enhanced GB Public Theater's signature program, Berkshires Voices, where playwrights develop their work, leading to public readings and in some cases workshops and full productions. I look forward to working more closely with Judy to select the next generation of plays to be presented under the GB Public banner. It's a "Bear" of a job! But we feel great about the direction of our theater."

Judy Braha joined the GB Public artistic leadership team in 2023 as the Associate Artistic Director after 2 years directing for the company. She has since then been collaborating with Founder and Artistic Director Jim Frangione on the selection of new work for readings and full productions in the summer season. Her impressive portfolio of credits and accomplishments strengthened Great Barrington Public's creative programming and offered new perspectives to the body of works and events produced each year.

Judy Braha has been a career director, actor, teacher and artist for social justice for over four decades with directorial credits in theaters and universities throughout New England. She led the M.F.A. Directing Program at Boston University's School of Theater, retiring in 2022 after 29 years of service at BU.

"Judy has the strength of commitment, leadership and passion for theater and how it affects communities that fit hand-in-glove with our founding mission and core beliefs," Founder and Producing Director Deann Halper Simmons explains. "Her artistic integrity, sense of stage esthetic and ability to make important choices that craft life from the script continues to be a great asset to our company and growth."

"Judy's distinguished artistic voice has significantly contributed to the exceptional growth of GB Public in recent years," Managing Director Serena Johnson added. "We are truly excited to have her stepping into this leadership role in the 2026 season."

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