by Jarice Hanson | Dec 26, 2025 | Arts, Columns, Featured, Theater Matters, Uncategorized
By Jarice Hanson For the Valley Advocate I recently noticed an article in a magazine for high school teachers titled: “The Last Real Thing: Why Theatre Might Be the Most Important Class of the 21st Century.” The author, Zach Dulli, claimed in his Nov. 22 article that...
by Jarice Hanson | Oct 23, 2025 | Arts, Featured, Stage, Theater Matters, Uncategorized
By Jarice Hanson For the Valley Advocate While the Berkshire Theatre Critics’ Association will be doling out the “Berkies” for outstanding performances and productions early next month, three of the major Berkshire theater anchors are concluding the 2025 summer season...
by Jarice Hanson | Aug 29, 2025 | Arts, Featured, Stage, Theater Matters, Uncategorized
By Jarice Hanson For the Valley Advocate One of the most common terms in theater parlance is the “old chestnut.” This is a type of show that has been around a long time and often has themes, music, or values that are guaranteed to encourage potential audiences to...
by Jarice Hanson | Jun 26, 2025 | Arts, Columns, Featured, Stage, Theater Matters, Uncategorized
By Jarice Hanson For the Valley Advocate Plays about difficult subjects, like the consequences of personal actions, politics, and social change, require more of the audience in terms of asking them to consider how their own sense of morality and moral integrity...
by Jarice Hanson | Apr 24, 2025 | Arts, Columns, Featured, Stage, Theater Matters, Uncategorized
By Jarice Hanson For the Valley Advocate When Donald Trump announced he was assuming control of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, many nervous jokes were made to cover up the fear of what could come next. My vote for the best parody goes to Eddie Feldmann...
