Barrington Stage Company's Devised Theatre Ensemble Presents 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Barrington Stage Company's Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund'Devised Theatre Ensemble (DTE)  presents an original  musical: "Jack & the Beanstalk," running July 26–31 at the Boland Theatre at Berkshire Community College (1350 West Street, Pittsfield).

According to a press release: 

A delightful theatrical experience for audiences of all ages, this modern reimagining promises giant laughs, surprising twists, and unforgettable fun.

This wildly inventive take on the classic fairy tale bursts with original music, puppetry, and clever contemporary humor. When young Jack trades his family cow for a handful of mysterious beans, he launches into an epic adventure featuring a grumpy giant king, a golden goose, and—because this is 2025—a cunning real estate developer with plans to turn Jack's humble village into luxury condos.

The musical is directed by Sam LaFrage, with music direction and songs by Billy Recce and production design (including puppetry and animation) by Jim Spieler.

Performance Schedule:

  • Saturday, July 26 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

  • Sunday, July 27 – 2:00 PM

  • Tuesday, July 29 – 11:00 AM

  • Wednesday, July 30 – 11:00 AM

  • Thursday, July 31 – 11:00 AM (Relaxed Performance)

Relaxed Performance – July 31 at 11:00 AM

This special sensory-friendly performance is designed to create a welcoming, inclusive space for neurodivergent audience members, families with young children, first-time theatre-goers, and individuals with sensory sensitivities. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the show in whatever way feels comfortable—movement, sound, and expression are welcome.

Ticket Information:

  • Adults: $15

  • Children: $8

  • Card to Culture (EBT/WIC/ConnectorCare): $5 (available in person only)

Tickets are available online at barringtonstageco.org, by phone at 413-236-8888, or in person.

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Pittsfield 12-Year-Olds Win District 1 Little League Title

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
DALTON, Mass. – It took a total team effort for the Pittsfield Little League 12-year-old All-Stars to claim an 11-0 win over Adams-Cheshire in Wednesday’s Don Gleason District 1 Championship Game.
 
And that is exactly what it got as Shaun Boehm hit a pair of triples, and Carmelo Coco went 2-for-2 with a double and a pair of RBIs to help send Pittsfield into next week’s Section 1 tournament, one step away from the state tourney.
 
The defending champs collected 10 hits – just two of them came from the first four hitters in its 12-player lineup.
 
“I let these guys know, they’re not like any other team,” Adams-Cheshire coach Steve Albareda said of Pittsfield. “One through 12 against some other teams, when you get to [hitters] six, seven, eight – you’re going to get those guys out. Pittsfield, they’re one through 12 stacked.
 
“And I told them, OK, you get two, three, four out, whatever it is, six, seven, eight is gonna burn you if you don’t stay the course.”
 
Not that one through four can’t, mind you. But if pitchers do limit the damage at the top of the order – as Adams’s Lador Lawson and Maddox Milesi did on Wednesday night – a mine field awaits.
 
“The kids asked me today if there were any changes to the lineup, and I was sitting there and I was pondering,” Pittsfield coach Joe Skutnik said. “And I said, ‘You know what? We’ve been hitting the ball all tournament. Why would I change anything?’
 
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