Shakespeare & Co. to Host Linklater Online Voice Workshop

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LENOX, Mass. — Shakespeare & Company's Center for Actor Training schedule of online workshops and intensives for Fall 2022 continues Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 with Linklater Voice and the Power of Imagery, led by faculty member Marie Ramirez Downing.

This workshop will dive into Linklater voice work designed to free the natural voice and, in the words of its creator Kristen Linklater, "tune into the person behind the voice" and to "free the person."

This online workshop will also focus on individual identity, which may include heritage, culture, and personal stories to connect to the text. Participants release tension in the body, free vibrations by releasing their jaw and tongue, and develop the range, power, and subtlety of the voice for the stage.

Shakespeare sonnets, monologues, or other heightened text participants are interested in may be used to play with resonance and use breath as a way to experience the richness of the imagery in the language. There will be group warm-ups as well as individual warm-ups that can be used for auditions, before a show, or other speaking engagements. All levels of experience will be met. 

For more information or to apply, visit shakespeare.org, or call 413.637.1199, ext. 114.


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Friday Front Porch Feature: Own Your Very Own Castle

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a "castle" to call your home? Then this might be the place for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 7 Lincoln St. 

This 1910 home has two bedrooms and one full bathroom and one partial bath. It is 1,506 square feet. 

Featuring distinctive lions in the front welcoming you to the stone home with curved windows, it is known famously as "the castle on Lincoln Street."

The home features hardwood floors, vintage details, and an open concept between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The two closets in the second bedroom are in the process of being converted into one.

The house also has a fenced in back yard to enjoy. While some renovation is still needed, it's open for a new buyer to come and make their own. 

The house is on the market for $185,000.

We spoke to the current owner and Jonathan Vella with Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

This is a beautiful building — it stands out just the way it is. It's The Castle! Great history and aesthetic.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space? 

Smaller efficient house with lots of potential. Big bedrooms, open concept, and the enclosed lovely backyard space. Almost raw space to apply your vision board dreams. 

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