PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund's 2024 Devised Theatre Ensemble presents "The Wild Tale of Skylar Squirrel: Acorny New Musical" with performances July 26-28 at Berkshire Community College. 

 

Performances: July 26 at 7pm, July 27 at 2pm and 7pm, and July 28 at 2pm. Pay what you can and reserve your seat today at 413-236-8888 or barringtonstageco.org.

 

According to a press release:

 

When Skylar P Squirrel and her cousin Joey are entrusted with a map that reveals the location of their colony's buried acorns, a horrible hawk steals it and sets them out on a wild adventure that will change their lives forever. Don't miss this hilarious original musical for young audiences at Berkshire Community College, featuring the talents of local teens from across Berkshire County. 

 

Starring and devised by: Sam Barry, Isabella "Izzy" Brown, Madelyn Rork Craig, Frankie Evans, Connie Gordon, Fiona Gordon,

Kendall Heck, Mason LaDouceur, Nell Laney, Carter Marks, Sara-Louise Oakes, Sebastian Mark Shoemaker, and Sage Winkler.

 

This program is a natural outgrowth of BSC's Educational programming with KidsAct! and TeensAct! which focuses on devising new work. 

 

Directed by Sam LaFrage and Jane O'Leary, Music Director Gaylan Palmer. Production Stage Manager Olivia Spreen. Production Assistants Ari Caine and Iris Semon Pike.

 

BSC's professional theatre artists have used techniques, including improvisation, character development, commedia dell'arte, physical theatre, game playing and more to co-create this family-friendly original work in an ensemble setting.