A Message from Kristen
Dear WAMily, Today I share publicly that 2023 will be my last year as WAM’s Producing Artistic Director. Please know that, in typical Kristen style, I would have preferred to meet individually with each and every one of you prior to this announcement to share this news personally. I hope to have the chance to […]
Kristen Lobbies Congress
WAM’s Producing Artistic Director joins the Professional Non-Profit Theatre Coalition in D.C. On March 8th, International Women’s Day 2023, Kristen van Ginhoven, WAM’s Producing Artistic Director, was in D.C. lobbying for the first time as part of the Professional Nonprofit Theatre Coalition (PNTC). Read on as Kristen shares more about PNTC, her D.C. lobbying experience, […]
1Berkshire Women in Business Month Keynote Speech
Our Artistic Director, Kristen van Ginhoven, was honored to be invited to deliver the keynote speech at the 1Berkshire Good News Salute for Women’s Business Month at Seven Hills Inn. She had many requests to share her speech. Here it is: October 24, 2018 As an organization that strives for truth and equity, all of us at WAM […]
Taking action in ways we believe will make a difference
Taking action in ways we believe will make a difference Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. March 18, 2017 March has been an emotional month so far. If I’m honest, the new year has been an emotional one so far. With the current political climate, there’s […]
Being the next set of shoulders
Being the next set of shoulders. Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. November 10, 2016 I had hoped that our shoulders would be the last. The results of November 8 show that my purpose is to be the next set of shoulders on this journey to […]
Big Idea #3 Comes True
Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. October 15, 2016 In my August #vision blog I wrote about four big ideas. I’m delighted to announce that my Big Idea #3 is coming true! Thanks to early support from Greylock Federal Credit Union, WAM has announced a special […]
The Blissful Challenge of the Rehearsal Room
Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. September 19, 2016 The past two weeks have been very challenging for me. And I’ve never been happier! We started rehearsals for ‘The Bakelite Masterpiece’ on Tuesday, September 6. Which means, I’m in a rehearsal room again. My happy place. […]
Making Big Ideas Happen
Making Big Ideas Happen Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. August 24, 2017 I’ve never had a problem coming up with big ideas. The challenge has been in making those big ideas happen. Those of you who know me, know that when I say something […]
Warren Buffett has his billionaire’s pledge, I have my arts as philanthropy pledge
Warren Buffett has his billionaire’s pledge, I have my arts as philanthropy pledge Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. July 24, 2016 Last week, Kristen found out she was a finalist in the 1Berkshire Trendsetter Awards in the Entrepreneur/Visionary Category. This award is for a Berkshire […]
A prediction from 5 years ago comes true
A prediction from 5 years ago comes true Written by Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven as part of her ‘What’s my #vision’ series. June 6, 2016 The Small Nonprofit Excellence Award by the Massachusetts NonProfit Network celebrates a nonprofit organization whose budget size is $250,000 or less and that, despite their small size, has managed […]