'Be Here Now' Opens at WAM Theatre

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LENOX, Mass. — WAM Theatre kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of "Be Here Now" written by Deborah Zoe Laufer and directed by Kelly Galvin on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2pm and 7pm at The Foundry in West Stockbridge. 
 
The play features a cast of professional performers: Tracy Grammer, Jeannine Trimboli,  Kristin Yates and Ryan Winkles. 
 
Tickets are now on sale at wamtheatre.com.
 
According to a press release:
 
"Be Here Now" follows the story of deeply cynical and woefully underemployed Bari who is surrounded by painfully cheerful co-workers at a small-town packaging “Fulfillment Center.” When she meets Mike, a man who makes art out of garbage, it's her turn to pull another out of darkness. In this quirky new comedy, called “clever” and “filled with laughter” by the Cincinnati Enquirer, Be Here Now asks– what we are willing to do for love, happiness, and to create meaning in our life?
 
"I always jump at the chance to work with the passionate and engaged artistic community at WAM!” said director Kelly Galvin. “I'm really looking forward to bringing Be Here Now to audiences with its big, compassionate questions about what it really takes to live in the moment and connect to each other in these painful times."
 
WAM Theatre's Fresh Takes Play Reading Series presents stories that explor issues affecting women and girls. Featuring local professional actors and directors, the Fresh Takes play readings continue WAM's commitment to connecting Berkshire audiences to female playwrights who are contributing to national and international theatre conversations. Each reading will be followed by a brief discussion with the artists.
 
WAM will collaborate with The Foundry in West Stockbridge on their 2024 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series. Audience members will be able to purchase a drink and sit in the comfortable, cabaret space in close proximity to the performers to enjoy the play. 
 
 
 

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House and Senate Kick Off 194th Session

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Leigh Davis was sworn in at the State House on Wednesday morning. She begins her first term representing Southern Berkshire. 

BOSTON — The start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday.

The 194th General Court session will see new representation from Berkshire County as Leigh Davis was elected to represent the Third Berkshire District on Nov. 5. She replaces longtime state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, who did not run for a 12th two-year term.

Davis said she is ready to get to work for the district and the commonwealth.

"I'm excited to collaborate with our Western Mass delegation to ensure Beacon Hill recognizes the value we bring and the importance of investing in our regional economy," she wrote in an email to iBerkshires.

"At the top of that list are housing, health care, economic development, and the environment. Sustainability — balancing environment, equity, and economy — defines my approach, and I'm ready to fight for the resources and policies that will meet the needs of our district and state."

The inaugural House and Senate sessions were live-streamed on the Legislature's website. Gov. Maura Healey, joined by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, spoke at both.

"It's a special day and I'm sure whether this is your first time or not your first time, it is special," Healey told the House.

"Because every election matters and it's not easy to put yourself out there to run, it's not easy to do the work once you're elected, and I know that all of you are grateful to friends and family who are here today or watching at home, who supported you and helped make this possible."

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