[Capdist-announce] One wknd left to catch WAM's new hit play which benefits Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative

Mon Nov 14 10:31:54 EST 2011

*One more weekend left to catch WAM Theatre’s Production of ‘The Attic, The
Pearls and Three Fine Girls’ *

*‘Three Fine Actresses make this new WAM play a Hit’ *

PITTSFIELD, MA (11-14-11)— WAM Theatre’s November Production of *‘The
Attic, The Pearls and Three Fine Girls’ *is a comedy collectively written
by Jennifer Brewin, Leah Cherniak, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Alisa Palmer and
Martha Ross. The production is the Berkshire Premiere of this Canadian
play. In keeping with WAM’s double philanthropic mission, a portion of
proceeds from the production will be donated to The Berkshire United Way
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative. The production opened November 4 and
runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm through November 20 at
Barrington Stage Company Stage 2 in Pittsfield.

Jeffrey Borak of the Berkshire Eagle called the production ‘…well-staged,
earnestly played…’.  J. Peter Bergman of the Advocate Weekly found it a ‘90
minute one act extravaganza’ saying “WAM is still new on the scene but this
current production should assure them a place in the pantheon of top-drawer
theater companies in the Berkshires”.  [Press Release subheading also a
Bergman Quote] Other reviews call the production “excellent.... the
strength of van Ginhoven’s direction, the talents of her cast, and
top-notch support on the tech side from a pantheon of local experts make
this an enjoyable 90 minutes of theatre. “ (GailSez) with accolades to WAM
such as “In a relatively short time WAM has sent shock waves through the
Berkshire theatre community. “ (Berkshire Fine Arts)

People have one more weekend to catch the show, Friday, November 18 and
Saturday, November 19 at 8pm and Sunday, November 20 at 3pm.

*The Attic, The Pearls and Three Fine Girls* is a visit with the three Fine
sisters. Jojo (Barbara Cardillo) is a university professor obsessed with
Brecht, Jayne (Deann Simmons Halper) is a bi-sexual corporate shark and
Jelly (Karen Lee) is an eccentric artist who loves boxes. A poignant romp
through the attic in the home of their recently-deceased father reminds the
Fine sisters of their childhood and forces them to redefine their future
together.

Kristen van Ginhoven, WAM Theatre’s Artistic Director says, "Having
Berkshire United Way's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative  (TPPI) as the
beneficiary for this production is WAM's way of supporting the agencies,
organizations and volunteers who are working together to address teen
pregnancy as part of TPPI. We look forward to filling the seats during our
last weekend, which will help us make as large a donation as possible to
TPPI”.

“WAM’s commitment to organizations that benefit the lives of women and
girls in our community is aligned with the mission of the TPPI.  Teen
pregnancy prevention obviously isn’t only a women’s issue, but our
strategies to improve sexual health information, increase access to
contraceptives and help our kids see a bright future will help improve the
lives of young women throughout Berkshire County,” adds Kristine Hazzard,
President and CEO of Berkshire United Way.

Partner sponsors for this production are The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
and Mission Bar & Tapas. Additional sponsors include Burnham Gold Real
Estate, Cohen Kinne Valicenti Cook, Sawyer LLC, Spice Root/Williamstown
Motel, Studio Two and Wild Sage.

WHERE:

Barrington Stage Company Stage 2

36 Linden Street

Pittsfield, MA

WHEN:

Friday, November 18 @ 8pm
Saturday, November 19 @ 8pm
Sunday, November 20 @ 3pm (followed by a talkback)

TICKETS:

$25: Adults

$15: Students

$20: Preview Price-Adults

$12: Preview Price-Students

GROUP SALES:

10 tix for $15/each: Adult

10 tix for $10/each: Students

Call 1-800-838-3006 or go to www.WAMTheatre.com
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/>to purchase tickets. Tickets at the door
are by cash and check only.

CAST:

Barbara Cardillo (Jojo) Ms. Cardillo has been seen on stage at the
Berkshire Theatre Festival, Boston Playwright’s Theatre, and is a founding
member of Royal Berkshire Improvisation Troupe.

Karen Lee (Jelly) Ms. Lee’s Berkshire acting credits include The Wharton
Salon, Shakespeare & Company, New Stage Performing Arts Center and Mixed
Company.

Deann Simmons Halper (Jayne) Ms. Simmons Halper’s credits include work off
Broadway in New York City, as well as locally with Sharon Playhouse and
Barrington Stage Company.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Kristen van Ginhoven-Director

Corissa Bryant-Associate Producer

Juliana  von Haubrich-Scenic Design

Arthur Oliver-Costume Design

Brad Berridge-Sound Design

Jeff Roudabush + Nick Webb-Lighting Design

Ryan Winkles-Fight Choreographer

Christopher Donovan-Stage Manager

Tina Padgett-Assistant Stage Manager

Emily Curro- Dramaturge

Enrico Spada-Graphic Design

ABOUT WAM Theatre:

Inspired by the book 'Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for
Women Worldwide' by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, WAM Theatre was
founded in 2009 by professional theatre artists Kristen van Ginhoven and
Leigh Strimbeck. WAM's philanthropic mission is two-fold; first, producing
theatrical events for everyone, with a focus on women theatre artists
and/or the stories of women and girls; second, to donate a portion of
proceeds from those events to organizations that benefit women and girls.
WAM Theatre is based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and the Capital
Region of New York State. www.WAMTheatre.com

To learn more about the Berkshire United Way Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Initiative, go to *www.berkshireunitedway.org*.

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Kristen van Ginhoven
Artistic Director, WAM Theatre
www.WAMTheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com>
http://www.facebook.com/WAMTheatre
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