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Summer 2004
  Articles on this page: • Berkshire Music Hall Opens This Summer Berkshire Music Hall Opens This Summer Berkshire Music Hall 30 Union Street, Pittsfield 499-5575 www.berkshiremusichall.com www.thecolonialtheatre.org The dormant Berkshire Public Theatre on Union Street in Pittsfield will come alive this summer as the Berkshire Music Hall. Ray Schilke bought the theatre and neighboring Octagon House in October 2003. He plans to develop it as a theater and performing arts facility for the downtown area. "Eight months after buying the property, we are in pretty good shape and are hoping for an early summer opening," Schilke said. He plans to present local and national theatrical and musical groups. "We've formed strong ties with the Colonial Theatre and will work with them this summer to present two of their productions at our theater," Schilke stated. Both buildings have been inactive for several years. It took nearly four months just to remove the rubbish and prepare the buildings for renovation. The theater space is now ready for the installation of new utility systems, additional restrooms and more than 700 seats. There will be an orchestra and balcony area when it is finished. Schilke is doing some of the renovation work himself. He will utilize his sound company, Ins & Outs, Inc. in the new Berkshire Music Hall as well as for other area performances. "The Berkshire Music Hall will operate year-round and become a destination for live music, movies, theater and dance patrons. I know this will give a much needed boost to downtown Pittsfield," added Schilke. Two Productions Scheduled for this Summer at The Berkshire Music Hall Presented by The Colonial Theatre The Grrl Genius Guide to Sex (With Other People) July 31, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. The Colonial Theatre presents Hollywood actress, stand-up comedienne, screenwriter and novelist Cathryn Michon as she brings her new critically acclaimed novel The Grrl Genius Guide to Sex (with other people). Get ready to laugh as Michon brings the page to the stage in a one-woman show to benefit the Theatre's fundraising efforts, Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Berkshire Music Hall. Opening performance by Berkshire-based band Melodrome. Tickets $25 for performance and book, $100 ticket includes performance, autographed copy of the book and champagne and chocolate reception following the show. Chocolate courtesy of Chocolate Springs Cafe. They're Playing Our Song August 18-29, 2004 - Opening night August 20 A Colonial Theatre production of "They're Playing Our Song." A joyous musical romp through the trials and tribulations of an improbable relationship. A romantic comedy by Neil Simon with a witty melodic score by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. The songs, including 'If He Really Knew Me,' 'Working It Out' and 'Just For Tonight' will send you onto the streets of Pittsfield singing your heart out. August 18 - 29, 2004, opening night gala August 20 at the Berkshire Music Hall. Directed by James Warwick.  RETURN TO TOP |
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