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Open Letter to our Valued WAMily

February 23, 2019

From WAM Artistic Director, Kristen van Ginhoven February 2019 In the fall of 2018, I was faced with a very…

WAM Theatre Announces Casting for Spring Production of “LADY RANDY”

February 18, 2019

LENOX, MA (February 18, 2019) — Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, Associate Artistic Director Talya Kingston, and the WAM team…

Conversation with “Lady Randy” Playwright Anne Undeland

February 14, 2019

Anne Undeland sat down for tea with WAM’s Associate Artistic Director Talya Kingston to talk about her motivations to write…

Inside WAM’s 2019 In-School Ensemble

February 11, 2019

by Talya Kingston It’s mid-December 2018, and a group of 13 young people are standing in a circle in the…

WAM Theatre Accepting Applications for New Elder Ensemble

February 10, 2019

LENOX, MA (February 11, 2019) — Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, Associate Artistic Director Talya Kingston, and the WAM team…

WAM Announces AEA Auditions for the 2019 10th Anniversary Season

February 10, 2019

WAM Theatre holds Equity Principal Auditions for our 2019 Season on March 1 and 2, 2019. Auditions will be hosted…

WAM Welcomes New Board Members

February 4, 2019

WAM Theatre Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members LENOX, MA (January 28, 2019) — WAM Theatre is pleased to…

WAM Theatre Announces 10th Anniversary Season

January 15, 2019

LENOX, MA (January 15, 2019) — Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, Associate Artistic Director Talya Kingston, and the WAM team…

An Open Letter from Our Incoming Board President, Wendy Healey

December 5, 2018

WAM Theatre had an incredible Giving Tuesday campaign this year, raising over $10,000 thanks to the generosity of our online…

1Berkshire Women in Business Month Keynote Speech

October 27, 2018

Our Artistic Director, Kristen van Ginhoven, was honored to be invited to deliver the keynote speech at the 1Berkshire Good News Salute…

Power Plays: An Interview with Jayne Atkinson

September 27, 2018

by Talya Kingston, Associate Artistic Director of WAM Theatre Jayne Atkinson stars as Texas Governor Ann Richards in ANN by…

Donna Haghighat Speaks About the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts’ 2018 Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI)

September 24, 2018

In keeping with its double philanthropic mission, WAM Theatre will be donating 25% of the box office proceeds from Ann…

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We Are So Thankful for Your Support!

December 19, 2020

Dear Valued WAMily Member, THANK YOU for making it possible to support artists, produce innovative theatre, and positively impact women…

Production Designer Juliana von Haubrich Speaks About her THANKSGIVING PLAY Inspiration

November 21, 2020

This blog was written by Juliana von Haubrich. Juliana is WAM’s Production Manager and was also the production designer for…

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Meet Illustrator Katari Wilson

November 6, 2020

WAM’s production of The Thanksgiving Play will feature original illustrations by Sicangu Lakota artist and Children’s book author Katari Wilson.  …

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Get to Know Playwright Larissa FastHorse

October 30, 2020

Larissa FastHorse, of the Sicangu Lakota Nation, is an award-winning writer, co-founder of Indigenous Direction, and a recent 2020 MacArthur…

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WAM Theatre’s Digital Production of ROE Viewed by 1,800+

October 28, 2020

$4,500 Split Between Three Non-Profit Beneficiaries LENOX, MA (October 28, 2020) —  Every year, WAM Theatre donates a portion of…

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ROE Dialogue Across Difference: Introducing Essential Partners

October 7, 2020

by Talya Kingston When Kristen and I decided to program ROE in our 2020 season, we knew we wanted to…

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