"The Great American
Talent Show"
A Youth Theater Workshop Production​
Show Dates | February 12 & 13 at 7:00pm &
February 14 at 2pm
Directed By Bea Douglas
Assistant Directed By Emily Guzzo
​
From renowned playwright Joseph Robinette, here’s a great parody of American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and all TV talent shows. It’s the final night of the yearlong TV talent show to end all talent shows. Our finalists anxiously await their final shot at fame and fortune. Three self-important judges — including the token brutally honest Brit character — cajole or praise each contestant in hilarious ways. Who will win the tournament of champions? Will it be the girl who sings a ludicrous ”heartbreak” song? An eager comedian with laughably old jokes? Perhaps the kazoo-playing one-man band? The laughs are big even if the talent is small when you add in an impressionist who does everyone from Porky Pig to Gollum, a makeover artist, a model, and a genius who answers trick questions. Staging is simple and everyone gets their moment in the spotlight! On top of that, there’s flexibility in the number of finalists, and the cast can be almost all male or all female or any combination in between. In other words, this show is a real winner!
"3rd Annual Mic Night"
March event | Saturday, March 21 at 7:30PM
Produced by Nathan Schrider and Tech Crew Productions, LLC​
Hosted by The Pittsfield Players
Your time to shine on the grand stage has arrived! Join us for a mesmerizing night of talent, creativity, and pure entertainment at the Scenic Theatre Stage.
​
Whether you have a beautiful voice, a knack for poetry, or theatrical skills that can captivate an audience - this is your chance to showcase your talents! The stage is set for you to unleash your inner star!
​
Connect with fellow artists, inspire others with your artistry, and create unforgettable memories together.
"The Supporting Cast"
Show Dates | April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30PM & April 19 at 2PM
Audition Dates | February 22 and 24 at 7PM
Directed by Jeannie Saint
Assistant Directed by Jim Roberts
​
Step behind the spotlight and into the lives of those married to fame. In The Supporting Cast by George Furth, Ellen—the wife of a celebrated author—invites her friends, all spouses of celebrities, to a glamorous Malibu beach house to share a startling surprise: they are the unfiltered subjects of her new book. Outraged by seeing themselves exposed “warts and all,” the group erupts—until they learn the book is headed for Hollywood.
4H Fashion Show
Event Date | TBA
This year's 4H Fashion Show will be taking place right here at the Scenic Theatre! More details to come!
The Shark is Broken
Show Dates | June
Directed by Meggin Dail
Assistant Directed by Joel Dail
​
It is with great anticipation (by the directors) and with bated breath (also by the directors) that Meggin and Joel Dail (teaming up for the first time ever as directors) reveal the name of this summer's production: The Shark is Broken by Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon.
The play is co-written by the son of Robert Shaw, A.K.A. "Quint" of Jaws movie fame. The story is what conversations took place while "Bruce the Shark" underwent repairs and the actors waited.
Yes, there was drinking; yes, there was story-telling; yes, there were arguments and egos.
Richard Dreyfus was a burgeoning actor with a lot to prove. Robert Shaw was an accomplished actor with a family to support back home; Roy Scheider had already been awarded an Academy Award for The French Connection.
In this 90 minute collection of conversations and revelations, the three actors playing these three iconic roles give us the inside scoop on what it was like to be out at chilly Martha's Vineyard while the over-budgeted Jaws is being made by the relatively new director, Steven Spielberg.
Joel and Meggin saw the production with Ian playing his father's role four years ago in NYC and have wanted to bring it to the Scenic ever since.
It's time to build the boat...
Childrens Theatre Camp
Camp Dates | July 13th - July 24th
Show Dates | July 24th at 7:00pm & 25th at 2:00pm
Directed by Bea Douglas
​
The Pittsfield Players Children's Theatre Camp is sponsored by The Foss Family Foundation. Attendees participate in a two-week theatre camp, during which time they learn about all things theater and put on a full production!
​
Show title to be announced at a later date!
"The Spitfire Grill"
Show Dates | November 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30PM & November 8 at 2PM
Director: Jeannie Saint
A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
"The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon"
Show Dates | December 10, 11, 12, & 13 | Times TBA
Director: Jim Roberts
Assistant Director: Laura Kay Hoglund
​
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Isn’t it a little creepy for a meet-cute to depend on one person being in a coma? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.
