The New Galileos at WAM Theatre
Dates: 5/1/2022
📍 Theatre: WAM Theatre
WAM Theatre
PO Box 712, Lenox, MA, 01240
Pittsfield MA, MA 01201
Phone: 413.274.8122
Tickets: $25 in person; $15 online
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In a future not too distant from our own, three female scientistsa marine biologist, a glaciologist, and a soil expertare being held hostage by their government because of their work fighting climate change. As they are interrogated, the women face the ultimate question: what are they willing to sacrifice to defend the truth? In this edgy, gripping new play, by one of the countrys hottest playwrights, just off West End, Amy Berryman, explores the interaction of science and capitalism.THE NEW GALILEOS is presented at the Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.WAM Theatres Fresh Takes Play Reading Series presents ground-breaking stories that are imaginative and thoughtful explorations of complex issues affecting women and girls. Featuring local professional actors and directors, the Fresh Takes play readings continue WAMs commitment to connecting Berkshire audiences to female playwrights who are contributing to national and international theatre conversations. Each reading will be followed by a brief discussion with the artists.
News About The New Galileos at WAM Theatre
WAM Theatre Reveals Casting for FRESH TAKES Reading of ALIEN GIRLS
June 24, 2025 WAM Theatre has announced casting for the July installment of its 2025 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series: Alien Girls, written by Drama League Nominated and 2024 O'Neill Finalist Amy Berryman (Walden, The New Galileos, God's Flesh), directed by WAM's Artistic Director Genée Coreno (Fragments of Outside, Madge Love).
Cast and Creative Team Announced for WAM Theatre's FRAGMENTS OF OUTSIDE
June 30, 2024 WAM Theatre has announced the ensemble of performers and designers who are collaborating to create the site-specific performance fragments of Outside. This special, one-time-only performance, conceived and directed by new Artistic Director Genée Coreno, is a celebration of WAM's 15th Anniversary.
WAM Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team Of FRAGMENTS OF OUT SIDE
June 25, 2024 WAM Theatre has announced an incredible ensemble of performers and designers who are collaborating to create the site-specific performance fragments of Outside.
WAM Theatre Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven to Step Down at the End of 2023
May 23, 2023 WAM Theatre has announced that Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven will step down from her position in December 2023.
WAM Theatre Presents A MisCast Cabaret
June 08, 2022 Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, Managing Director Molly Merrihew, and the WAM team will present a special one-night-only benefit cabaret at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA. hosted by Tony Award and Drama Desk Nominee Jayne Atkinson (House of Cards, Criminal Minds, Bluff City Law).
Fresh Takes Play Reading Of THE NEW GALILEOS Opens WAM's 2022 Season
April 14, 2022 WAM Theatre begins its 13th season with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of The New Galileos by Amy Berryman (Walden Theaterworks Hartford & London's West End), directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian (WAM's Holy Laughter; Skeleton Crew at Huntington Theatre Co.) on Sunday, May 1, at 2pm at Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield and live streamed online.
WAM Theatre Announces Four New Board Members
March 23, 2022 Producing Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, Managing Director Molly Merrihew, and the WAM Board have announced the appointment of four new members to their Board of Directors. Donna Haghighat, Megan Sandberg-Zakian, Kim Stauffer, and Nicole M. Young-Martin will be joining Board President Wendy Healey, and members Erica Barretto, Toni Buckley, Carolyn Butler, and Margaret Fluhr.About the Theatre
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