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2017 Girls Ensemble Blog Interview

April 24, 2017

The 2017 WAM Girls Ensemble formed in January as four young women ages 13-18, selected by audition, began meeting on…

Interview with Erin Redd, 2017 Girls Ensemble Mom

April 24, 2017

Erin Redd is the mother of Dylan Redd, a first-time participant in the WAM Girls Ensemble. Dylan is a 10th…

Interview with Maria Rundle, Executive Director of Flying Cloud Institute

March 28, 2017

At the start of this year, Maria Rundle took over as Executive Director of Flying Cloud Institute in Great Barrington…

Taking action in ways we believe will make a difference

March 21, 2017

Taking action in ways we believe will make a difference Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of…

Waffling between Gratitude and Despair

December 21, 2016
Waffling between gratitude and despair, written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series….

Scenic Design for “The Bakelite Masterpiece”- The Process

October 20, 2016

WAM Associate Artist Juliana von Haubrich is a visual artist working in theatre and graphic design. Her set for “The…

Interview with Sheila Siragusa, Director of “Grand Concourse”

September 6, 2016

We are delighted that Sheila Siragusa, a prolific director, actor, composer, and teacher of theatre from the Pioneer Valley region…

Making Big Ideas Happen

August 24, 2016

  Making Big Ideas Happen Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series….

Interview with Leigh Strimbeck, Director of ‘Samsara’

August 7, 2016

We are so happy to welcome WAM Co-Founder Leigh Strimbeck back to the fold to direct our August 21 Fresh…

Warren Buffett has his billionaire’s pledge, I have my arts as philanthropy pledge

July 24, 2016

Warren Buffett has his billionaire’s pledge, I have my arts as philanthropy pledge Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven…

Interview with Tammy Valicenti, WAM Board President

June 21, 2016

Our new WAM Board President Tammy Valicenti, LICSW, is a mother who lives in West Stockbridge with her husband &…

A prediction from 5 years ago comes true

June 14, 2016

A prediction from 5 years ago comes true Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s…

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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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