BCC Announces Auditions for Spring Musical, 'The Prom'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The BCC Players at Berkshire Community College (BCC) invite community members, students, faculty, staff, and local performers to audition for their Spring 2026 production of "The Prom."
 
Auditions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert Boland Theatre (K-110) on BCC's main campus in the Koussevitzky Arts Center.
 
Actors should prepare:
  • A 1–2-minute monologue (or a brief story/fairy tale), and
  • A short song (approximately 32 bars), preferably from a musical that best showcases vocal range.
Auditioners are encouraged to bring backing tracks if needed.
 
According to a press release:
 
The "Prom" tells the story of four eccentric Broadway actors who travel to a small town to help a high school student banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom. With humor, heart, and dazzling musical numbers, the show celebrates inclusion, acceptance, and the power of standing up for what's right.
 
The production is open to BCC students as well as members of the broader Berkshire community. No prior affiliation with the College is required.
 
Those unable to attend auditions on the scheduled dates but wishing to be considered should contact Alzie Mercado at amercado@berkshirecc.edu or Thomas Towne at ttowne@berkshirecc.edu to arrange an alternative audition opportunity.
 
For more information about the BCC Players and upcoming arts programming at Berkshire Community College, visit berkshirecc.edu.

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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. 
 
Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."
 
It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said. 
 
All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the 
 
"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."
 
The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.
 
Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half. 
 
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