Directing Studio, ’62 Center
Williamstown, MA 01267 United States
The Directing Studio, located on the ground floor of the ’62 Center, is a teaching and performance studio that has a sprung, hardboard surfaced floor, lighting grid, and open floor plan. It serves as a venue for acting and directing classes, small performances, works in progress, or meeting space for up to 50 people.
Past Events
October 2018
Microdramas: A Program of Short Plays
An event every day that begins at 7:30pm, repeating until Sat, October 20th, 2018
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- Free
Williams Theatre Department is excited to present an evening of five short plays, microdramas, directed and performed by Williams students mentored by Robert Baker-White. Short plays have always played an important role in the historical and contemporary repertoires of playwriting, while sometimes being overshadowed by the more conventional three-act play. The students have selected a variety of works intended to…
Find out more »Performative Ethics: The History of Casting: A Conversation With Brian Herrera
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- Arts at Williams
This event is part of the yearlong lecture series Performative Ethics: Embodied Representation in the Commons. How did contemporary casting practices come into being? How did actors become freelancers? Do you know the sordid history of the headshot? How has casting changed in the internet era? Why do casting controversies figure so prominently in discussions about race, gender and sexuality…
Find out more »September 2019
Purple Valley Play Festival: Open House & Brunch
The Purple Valley Play Festival features exclusively student written plays which are directed, designed, and performed by current students. No experience necessary; open to all students. Brunch and cold readings of all selected plays. All are welcome to participate, or just share brunch and listen. Any questions? Please contact Emily.Rea@williams.edu
Find out more »The Purple Valley Play Festival: Auditions
An event every day that begins at 1:00pm, repeating until Sun, September 22nd, 2019
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- Arts at Williams
This Saturday + Sunday, we invite you to audition for the 2019 Purple Valley Play festival! This year’s festival features seven new works written by current and former Williams students, presented as four staged readings and three fully mounted theatrical productions. The cast + crew of these productions are made entirely of Williams students, and we can't wait to have you join…
Find out more »November 2019
Cap & Bells Presents: Spring Awakening
One event on Thu, November 21st, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Fri, November 22nd, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Sat, November 23rd, 2019 at 2:00pm
One event on Sat, November 23rd, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Sun, November 24th, 2019 at 2:00pm
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- Arts at Williams
Cap & Bells presents Spring Awakening, the Tony and Grammy award-winning high energy rock musical about teenage love, sexual discovery, conflict with adults, and all the angst that comes along with it. Performances from 11/21 to 11/24!
Find out more »January 2020
Building a Career in Theatre, Film, and Television
Join us for a panel discussion and workshop with working professionals from the world of Theatre, Film, and Television. Participants include: • JOE CACACI - Playwright, Producer, Co-Artistic Director Berkshire Playwrights Lab • JESSICA HECHT - Tony Nominated Stage and Film Actress • ANDREW LAZAROW - Award Winning Designer of Projections for Theatre and Permanent Installations • MICHAEL SARDO -…
Find out more »February 2020
STIX: A Dance Independent Study by Erin Meadors ’20
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- Arts at Williams
Stix is a narrative of one family's journey to the Southwest United States and their connections to the circuit of black venues across the South known as the Chitlin' Circuit. This piece builds from the long history of African-Americans in New Mexico and brings it to the present day.
Find out more »March 2020
Speaking of Climate: Being, Thinking, and Moving in the Anthropocene
The Dance Department presents an interdisciplinary panel discussion on climate change with dance artist Jody Sperling, whose work seeks to bridge the gap between human and nature, art and science, mind and body. In 2014, Sperling became the first-ever choreographer-in-residence to join a polar science mission aboard the U.S Coast Guard Cutter Healy. For 43 days she journeyed through the…
Find out more »Natalie Robin: Design Is Dramaturgy
Design education in America has become stagnated in a craft and skill-based approach. I believe that design is dramaturgy and so designers must be trained to think like dramaturgs and treated as such in the room. Beginning with a presentation on my own teaching strategies centered around the thesis that “Design is Dramaturgy,” this workshop will include an extended discussion…
Find out more »April 2020
Theatre Department Honors: Jack Romans '20 - CANCELED
The Theatre department has accepted two Honors projects proposed by our majors, to be undertaken during their senior year. These projects are as varied and unique in form, content, and methodology, as the student artists who are leading their creation. They will be presented on three consecutive weekends at the end of the spring semester, and we will share additional…
Find out more »Theatre Department Honors: Caroline Fairweather '20 - CANCELED
The Theatre department has accepted two Honors projects proposed by our majors, to be undertaken during their senior year. These projects are as varied and unique in form, content, and methodology, as the student artists who are leading their creation. They will be presented on three consecutive weekends at the end of the spring semester, and we will share additional…
Find out more »May 2020
Theatre Department Independent Study: Peter Matsumoto '21 - CANCELED
Independent Study Projects are as varied and unique in form, content, and methodology, as the student artists who are leading their creation. No tickets required.
Find out more »CANCELED - Brandon Hilfer ’20 – Senior Composition Thesis Recital
Brandon Hilfer ’20 offers a concert of his works as part of his composition thesis recital.
Find out more »March 2022
"In the Room" Theatre majors' workshop series
One event on Sat, March 5th, 2022 at 7:30pm
One event on Sat, March 5th, 2022 at 2:00pm
One event on Sun, March 6th, 2022 at 5:00pm
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- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- Free
This performance is open to the general public. Members of the public are required to show proof of full vaccination including a booster, if eligible. Williams students, faculty, and staff only need to show Williams IDs at the door. All patrons are required to wear a mask. Join us for an exploration in theatermaking! In The Room is a new…
Find out more »April 2022
Panel: Dancing Resilience: Climate Action & Live Performance
Panelists: April Merleaux, Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Lynn Neuman, Artistic Director of Artichoke Dance Company Shanti Pillai, Assistant Professor of Theatre Join us for a conversation about the relations between climate activism and live, embodied performance. What does it mean to dance resilience? How is hope to be found in the movements or expressions of performative assembly? What…
Find out more »Theatre Dept: Fight Choreography Workshop with Ryan Winkles
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- Arts at Williams
The Theatre Dept. invites students to a fight choreography workshop with local fight choreographer and actor Ryan Winkles. All Williams students are welcome, no experience necessary. The class size is limited. Please wear clothing you are comfortable moving in. You can register here. Ryan Winkles is an Actor and Fight Choreographer based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. As a fight choreographer…
Find out more »October 2022
Workshop performance: "To the Academy"
Written and performed by: Marc Gomes and Shanti Pillai To the Academy is a multimedia performance work that seeks to make pointed commentary about higher education and what historian Craig Wilder has called, “the great experiment of diversity.” Inspired by Kafka’s short story, “A Report for an Academy,” and the ancient Sanskrit treatise on performance, The Natyashastra, the piece weaves a tale…
Find out more »Workshop performance: "To the Academy"
Written and performed by: Marc Gomes and Shanti Pillai To the Academy is a multimedia performance work that seeks to make pointed commentary about higher education and what historian Craig Wilder has called, “the great experiment of diversity.” Inspired by Kafka’s short story, “A Report for an Academy,” and the ancient Sanskrit treatise on performance, The Natyashastra, the piece weaves a tale…
Find out more »Theatre Honors performance: Kara Hadden '23
Jenny's Doll Hospital Book and Lyrics by Kara Hadden '23 Music by Sara Stebbins ’24 It’s a lesbian tale as old as lesbian time: Jenny meets Jane. Jane floors Jenny. Jenny moves in with Jane after one gorgeous, wild night together. Jane runs a doll hospital. Jenny learns to repair dolls. Something happens to Jane (Sorry! No spoilers....). Jenny's left…
Find out more »Theatre Honors performance: Kara Hadden '23
Jenny's Doll Hospital Book and Lyrics by Kara Hadden '23 Music by Sara Stebbins ’24 It’s a lesbian tale as old as lesbian time: Jenny meets Jane. Jane floors Jenny. Jenny moves in with Jane after one gorgeous, wild night together. Jane runs a doll hospital. Jenny learns to repair dolls. Something happens to Jane (Sorry! No spoilers....). Jenny's left…
Find out more »March 2023
Theatre Honors Performance: Lour Yasin ’23
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- Arts at Williams
Area D an original play by Lour Yasin '23 directed by Lour Yasin '23 AREA D is a comedic musical that flips reality up on its head. It follows a band of misfits as they try to make their way to the top of Israel’s Eurovision to flip the status quo and make their voices heard. This musical follows the…
Find out more »Theatre Honors Performance: Eddie Wolfson ’23
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The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel directed by Eddie Wolfson '23 The Baltimore Waltz follows two siblings as they travel to Europe to seek treatment for a mysterious disorder (Acquired Toilet Disease). Blurring the lines of comedy and tragedy, the play explores memory, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the grief of losing a loved one. Spring 2023 Honors Performance Repertory Schedule:…
Find out more »Theatre Honors Performance: Vanessa Silva '23
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with witchcraft in our lips an original play by Vanessa Silva '23 directed by Vanessa Silva '23 with witchcraft in our lips, examines the presence of witchcraft in Shakespeare’s plays and reimagines the fates of many of his most infamous characters, such as Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, Cleopatra, Viola, and more. An exploration of womanhood, witchcraft, and friendship, with witchcraft in…
Find out more »Theatre Honors Performance: Lour Yasin ’23
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- Arts at Williams
Area D an original play by Lour Yasin '23 directed by Lour Yasin '23 AREA D is a comedic musical that flips reality up on its head. It follows a band of misfits as they try to make their way to the top of Israel’s Eurovision to flip the status quo and make their voices heard. This musical follows the…
Find out more »Theatre Honors Performance: Vanessa Silva '23
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- Arts at Williams
with witchcraft in our lips an original play by Vanessa Silva '23 directed by Vanessa Silva '23 with witchcraft in our lips, examines the presence of witchcraft in Shakespeare’s plays and reimagines the fates of many of his most infamous characters, such as Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, Cleopatra, Viola, and more. An exploration of womanhood, witchcraft, and friendship, with witchcraft in…
Find out more »Theatre Honors Performance: Eddie Wolfson ’23
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- Arts at Williams
The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel directed by Eddie Wolfson '23 The Baltimore Waltz follows two siblings as they travel to Europe to seek treatment for a mysterious disorder (Acquired Toilet Disease). Blurring the lines of comedy and tragedy, the play explores memory, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the grief of losing a loved one. Spring 2023 Honors Performance Repertory Schedule:…
Find out more »May 2023
Theatre performance: SHAKUNTALA: a remix
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 7:00pm
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
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- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- $3
Directed by Shanti Pillai and Sean Devare Dramaturgy by Amy Holzapfel The Recognition of Shakuntala is a poetic masterpiece by Kalidasa, written in the golden age of Sanskrit theatre, sometime around the 4th century CE and based on a tale from the epic, the Mahabharata. In this contemporary adaptation, we invite our audiences into an immersive experience as we explore…
Find out more »Theatre performance: SHAKUNTALA: a remix
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 7:00pm
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
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- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- $3
Directed by Shanti Pillai and Sean Devare Dramaturgy by Amy Holzapfel The Recognition of Shakuntala is a poetic masterpiece by Kalidasa, written in the golden age of Sanskrit theatre, sometime around the 4th century CE and based on a tale from the epic, the Mahabharata. In this contemporary adaptation, we invite our audiences into an immersive experience as we explore…
Find out more »Theatre performance: SHAKUNTALA: a remix
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
- Categories:
- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- $3
Directed by Shanti Pillai and Sean Devare Dramaturgy by Amy Holzapfel The Recognition of Shakuntala is a poetic masterpiece by Kalidasa, written in the golden age of Sanskrit theatre, sometime around the 4th century CE and based on a tale from the epic, the Mahabharata. In this contemporary adaptation, we invite our audiences into an immersive experience as we explore…
Find out more »Theatre performance: SHAKUNTALA: a remix
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 7:00pm
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
- Categories:
- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- $3
Directed by Shanti Pillai and Sean Devare Dramaturgy by Amy Holzapfel The Recognition of Shakuntala is a poetic masterpiece by Kalidasa, written in the golden age of Sanskrit theatre, sometime around the 4th century CE and based on a tale from the epic, the Mahabharata. In this contemporary adaptation, we invite our audiences into an immersive experience as we explore…
Find out more »Theatre performance: SHAKUNTALA: a remix
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Fri, May 5th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
One event on Sat, May 6th, 2023 at 9:00pm
- Categories:
- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- $3
Directed by Shanti Pillai and Sean Devare Dramaturgy by Amy Holzapfel The Recognition of Shakuntala is a poetic masterpiece by Kalidasa, written in the golden age of Sanskrit theatre, sometime around the 4th century CE and based on a tale from the epic, the Mahabharata. In this contemporary adaptation, we invite our audiences into an immersive experience as we explore…
Find out more »September 2023
Gaudino Creative Residency: A Workshop with Composer, Vocalist, and Writer Truth Future Bachman
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- Arts at Williams
Theatre Department and Gaudino Creative Residencies present SONGSPACE A Workshop with Composer, Vocalist, and Writer Truth Future Bachman Open to all! No prior experience is necessary. The song makes a space, and the songwriter is its architect. But how does an artist’s inner landscape transform into music and lyrics? And how can these sounds be used to create story, meaning,…
Find out more »October 2023
Gaudino Creative Residency: Theatre of Cultural Resistance: An Introductory Workshop
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- Arts at Williams
Physical theatre practices for promoting, protecting and preserving oppressed cultures through co-creation. In this introductory workshop, we will begin with movement, working to identify each individual body and its potential for acting in the space. Then we will work towards creating a group dynamic, the group being a necessary vessel for cultural transmission. Finally, we will explore resistance through the…
Find out more »February 2024
Theatre Honors: RUSH: A Greek Tragedy, by Mati Rogers ’24
RUSH: A Greek Tragedy A Stage Reading by Mati Rogers ’24 Stage Managed by Catriona Marango '26 & Diliara Sadykova '26 Cookie St. John has a lot on her plate. Zetas have been marrying Sig Phis for generations, and it’s her job as President of Zeta house to make sure that every girl gets her MRS. degree—but the boys are…
Find out more »Theatre Honors: RUSH: A Greek Tragedy, by Mati Rogers ’24
RUSH: A Greek Tragedy A Stage Reading by Mati Rogers ’24 Stage Managed by Catriona Marango '26 & Diliara Sadykova '26 Cookie St. John has a lot on her plate. Zetas have been marrying Sig Phis for generations, and it’s her job as President of Zeta house to make sure that every girl gets her MRS. degree—but the boys are…
Find out more »March 2024
Performance: Bangladeshi transgender performer Tashnuva Anan
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- Arts at Williams
Please join the Dance Department for an evening of poetry and performance with Bangladeshi transgender performer Tashnuva Anan. Tashnuva is a Bangladeshi transgender rights activist and performer who has been involved in Bangladeshi theatre productions since 2007. She was the first openly transgender news anchor in Bangladesh. Most recently she performed in the award-winning play Public Obscenities, written and directed by Shayok…
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