LENOX, Mass. — Shakespeare & Company and the Berkshire Mountain Comedy Arts Festival will feature "Kevin Bartini & Friends" in an evening of comedy to be staged on Saturday, March 26, at 8 p.m. The festival's Artistic Director Kevin Bartini will be master of ceremonies and the evening will include headlining acts Rick Younger and Kerri Louise.
The event is a fundraiser for Riotous Youth, Shakespeare & Company's summer theater program for children and teenagers and one of several programs administered by the company's Education Department.
"I've been very fortunate in my life," he said. "I have met amazing people and have had amazing experiences – and I credit it a good deal of my success to Shakespeare & Company's Education Program and the life-long training I received."
Bartini, who co-founded the festival with business director and fellow Lee native David Rice, said a key aspect of all BMCAF events from now on will be giving back to Berkshire-based organizations.
"The idea is to partner with theaters and businesses in the Berkshires to produce all types of events – from shows to live podcast recordings to roast battles – with the help of our funniest friends, to not only to raise funds for local causes, but to do it in a way that brings tourists and new business to town," he said.
A comedian, actor and writer, Bartini has been seen most recently as recurring character Billy Jones in Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and has appeared NBC's "Today Show," ABC's "What Would You Do," Discovery Channel's "Cash Cab," and NBC's "Saturday Night Live," among many other credits.
Younger has appeared on television in the Amazon series "Crisis in Six Scenes," HBO's "Girls," "Blue Bloods" on CBS; "Law & Order: SVU" on NBC; "The Last O.G." on TBS, and "The Other Two" on HBOMAX, as well as numerous national television commercials. His film credits include "Ordinary World" and "Morning Glory"; Younger also originated the role of Mr. Duvall in "Mean Girls the Musical" on Broadway.
Louise recently appeared on the Showtime Comedy Special "Funny Women of a Certain Age," and has appeared on "Oprah," "Dr. Oz" and "The Howard Stern Show," and was a finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," among many other credits. She's also the author of the books "Mean Mommy" and "Harry the Elephant Has an Allergy."
"Kevin Bartini & Friends" will be held at the Tina Packer Playhouse on the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox as part of the March Mash-up that also includes performances of three contemporary readings. Tickets are $37, and weekend passes are also available for all four performances for $92, a 25 percent savings. Students may purchase passes to all four events for $57.
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Pittsfield Citizen Police Academy Fall 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department announced the fall session of the 2024 Citizen Police Academy.
The academy provides an opportunity for individuals to gain a better understanding of department operations and issues and topics effecting modern day policing.
The department is seeking interested citizens, volunteers, community-policing partners, local business leaders, and educators to apply for this exciting opportunity. Class size will be capped at 25 participants.
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM starting Sept. 25, 2024 through Nov. 20, 2024. The first class will be at the Police Department at 39 Allen St. All subsequent classes will be held at Berkshire Community College at 1350 West St.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and live or work in the City of Pittsfield. All applicants will be subject to a criminal history background check, as some prior criminal offenses may be disqualifying.
Interested applicants should contact Sgt. Shaun Gariepy, via email at sgariepy@cityofpittsfield.org or phone at 413-448-9700 extension 550 with any questions, or to obtain an application materials. Applications can also be picked up at the front lobby of the police station. Applications can be returned via email or to the lobby window at the Pittsfield Police Department.
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