Tony Simotes, Artistic DirectorNicholas J. Puma, Jr., Managing Director

Lenox, MA

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PRIVATE LIVES ACCoMPLICE IT’S A WoNDERFUL LIFE JULIUS CAESAR SLaW

What a summer! In addition to Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost and Olympia Dukakis’ triumphant return in Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children, we presented world premieres, cutting-edge modern drama and staged productions here on our campus and in venues across the Berkshires. You’d think after such a whirlwind season, we’d need a breather—but we’ve got another one ready to go off with a bang.Read on and discover our fantastic Fall & Winter season, featuring comedic thrills (Accomplice), classic Shakespeare (The Tragedy of Julius Caesar), timeless family drama (It’s a Wonderful Life), and scandalous romantic comedy (Private Lives). This season also marks 25 years of our famed Fall Festival of Shakespeare. We invite alumni, supporters, and friends of this life-changing educational program back for a gala celebration on october 12.

Throughout the year, artists and patrons from all over the globe come to work and play with us here in the beautiful Berkshires, and we invite you to join us—to laugh, to cry, to learn, and to love. Tony Simotes

Artistic DirectorAll my best,

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no matter the size – makes a difference. Thank you! To make a gift or to learn more about matching gifts, planned giving opportunities, or gift memberships, call the Development office at 413-637-1199 ext. 105 or visit Shakespeare.org.

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In a quaint house in the country, a sex-starved wife and her lover plot to bump off her good-for-nothing husband. This Edgar award-winner for Best new Play in 1991 is sure

to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last line!

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a special 25th Fall Festival of Shakespeare Benefit Dinner on Saturday, october

12 kicks off a weekend of festivities and a reunion of alumni, artists, supporters and friends. The event looks back on Shakespeare & Company’s flagship arts-education program through film, photos, short performances, scenes, and more. Each year our Education Program reaches over 40,000 students, teachers and patrons.

All proceeds will benefit the Education Program and the Fall Festival of Shakespeare. visit Shakespeare.org for further details!

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For an extra special holiday treat, follow George Bailey on his journey to discover the true value of life in our retelling of this classic story.

audiences will be taken back to the Golden age of radio by this special production, staged as a live radio play complete with musical interludes!

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The visceral meets the intellectual in this psychological drama.

Follow the conspiracy against the Roman dictator and the aftermath of his assassination. The Conservatory is an audition-only three-month intensive training program for professional artists to master their craft.

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a divorced couple find themselves in adjoining hotel rooms while honeymooning with their new spouses in the South of France.

The two estranged lovebirds shamelessly rekindle their smoldering passions in this outrageous and scandalous comedy.

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ELAYNE P. BERNSTEIN ThEATRE / APRIL 5, 13, 19, 25, 26 AND 27 2014 AT 2PM

ShAkESPEARE AND ThE LANgUAgE ThAT ShAPED A WoRLD

Share the joy of Shakespeare with the whole family—through his stories, characters,

and words (and a bit of sword-fighting and clowning for good measure). Sure to satisfy the young and young at heart, SLaW tours middle and elementary schools throughout the northeast in the early spring, and returns home for another series of presentations at S&Co. in april 2014. SLaW is followed by a FREE, interactive workshop based on one of Shakespeare’s plays.

For further information about SLaW and other Education programs visit Shakespeare.org/education.

A lightning fast tour through the life, times, and work of William Shakespeare, Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped a World features six actors, a few props, and a truckload of historical information and scenes from Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

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The “jewel in our crown,” the Fall Festival began when students from two local high schools (lenox and Mount

Greylock), invited each other to share their performances of Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew and Romeo and Juliet. That simple idea grew into a resoundingly successful event that has become a celebrated tradition in our region while inspiring imitation nationwide. Please join us for an unforgettable experience!

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JoIN US FoR ThE 25Th YEAR oF ThE FALL FESTIVAL oF ShAkESPEARE!

TINA PACkER PLAYhoUSE / NoVEMBER 21 – 24, 2013

For more information visit Shakespeare.org/education or call Alexandra Lincoln 413-637-1199 ext. 131

“It’s like a rock concert. Show after show the theatre is jammed with kids cheering for each other.”WBUR Boston

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The actor training I received at Shakespeare & Company was a profound experience for me. It stoked my imagination and creative fires. It also developed my love and passion for classical text, and a deeper understanding of humanity. This immersive actor training now serves as my foundation and my approach to Shakespeare and a career in the classics.

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Critically acclaimed actors Jason Asprey and Elizabeth Raitz Month-Long Intensive Alumni

obie Award-Winning actor John Douglas Thompson Month-Long Intensive Alumni

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actor training is at the very heart of Shakespeare & Company and the Month-long Intensive, led

by a core group of S&Co.’s Master Teachers, brings close to 40 actors to the Berkshires every January. For over three decades, S&Co. has honed the techniques taught in the Intensive that guide participants through text analysis, movement, Elizabethan dance, alexander Technique, linklater voice Work, stage combat, exploration of the actor/audience relationship, sonnet study, scene work, and in-depth discussions about the function of theatre in today’s world. To learn more about this unique experience and take the next step in your actor training, visit the Center for Actor Training at Shakespeare.org/training or call 413-637-1199 ext 114.

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heart-stirring, life-changing education programs are a bedrock tradition at Shakespeare & Company. Our Northeast Tour of

Shakespeare brings 90-minute versions of Shakespeare’s best- loved titles and post-show discussions to schools and theatres across the northeast. Book NoW FoR YoUR SChooL ThEATRE oR oRgANIZATIoN! ShAkESPEARE.oRg/ToUR oR CALL: School Programs Manager Alexandra Lincoln at 413-637-1199 EXT 131 or alincoln@shakespeare.orgRo

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The Cornell Inn, Lenoxunder new ownership this season

One mile from Shakespeare & Company, two miles from Tanglewood, and just a five minute walk into the village of Lenox

Fall & Winter Special: From $119 per night for any room or suite!Wood-burning fireplaces in rooms, mulled cider,

cozy in-house pub, delicious breakfasts, and old world charm 203 Main St., Lenox 413-637-4800 cornellbb.com

now in its 23rd year, Shakespeare & Young Company is serious training for serious students, led by the

teachers and senior education artists of Shakespeare & Company. Young Company sessions occur in the winter, spring, and summer, and offer high school and college students the chance to explore scene work in-depth.

For further information about SYCo and other Education programs visit Shakespeare.org/education.

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WILL 450 BIRThDaY BaSh!DATES AND TIMES TBA VISIT: ShAkESPEARE.oRg FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN

CoMINg APRIL 2014

Will is turning 450 years old—he’s surprisingly shy about this fact, but we’re going to throw

him a surprise birthday bash anyway. help us make it a celebration for the centuries. Visit Shakespeare.org for more information in the coming months.

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Choose one discount per full-price ticket. Discounts may not be combined. One discounted ticket per patron. unless otherwise noted, discounts apply to all reserved-seating events in sections a & B only, except Saturday evening performances. no discounts are available for general admission events. Discounted tickets will not be mailed. Patrons must show proof of residence, age or employment to pick up tickets at the Box Office. VISIT ShAkESPEARE.oRg FoR ADDITIoNAL SPECIALS AND DISCoUNTS NoT LISTED

BERNSTEIN ThEATRE A B CReserved seating for Accomplice, It’s a Wonderful Life, Private LivesSaturday nights $50 $40 $25Other nights & matinees $40 $30 $20Preview performances $30 $20 $15Matinee of Private lives & valentine’s Day Brunch, February 16 $75 General Admission Shakespeare & the language that Shaped a World $5 kids/$10 adults/$30 for up to 6 family members

TINA PACkER PLAYhoUSE (FORMERlY FOunDERS’ ThEaTRE)General Admission(The Fall Festival of Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare & Young Company)Fall Festival of Shakespeare $8 students/$15 adultsFall Festival of Shakespeare 10-Play Pass $30 student/$75 adultJulius Caesar $10 students/$20 adultsRomeo and Juliet $10 students/$20 adultsShakespeare & Young Company $8 students/$15 adults

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