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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Force 16U Defends Home Field with Tourney Title

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team Sunday rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull away for an 8-4 win in the championship game of their Battle of the Berkshires tournament at the Doyle Complex.
 
Ava McMahon struck out six and gave up just one run after the first inning as the Force completed a 3-0 run through the playoffs after going 1-2 in pool play.
 
Mollie Crawford, Amelia Polidoro and McMahon each drove in a run in the late rally that finally gave McMahon a little bit of breathing room.
 
The Force jumped on top early with three runs in the top of the first, but the Nor’Easters out of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region responded right away, tying the game.
 
In the second, Amaya Alger (3-for-3) singled, moved up on Mackenzie Biros’ sacrifice bunt and scored on a combination stolen base/errant throw to give the Force a 4-3 lead it never relinquished.
 
But Berkshire missed chances to add to that lead in the third, fourth and fifth, leaving runners in scoring positions in each inning.
 
Meanwhile, McMahon was brilliant in the circle after a rough first inning, striking out six, walking just one and allowing three earned runs in a complete-game effort.
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