Eric Hill News

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Thoreau or, Return to Walden, a world premiere written and performed by David Adkins, at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is Saturday, June 20 at 8pm. Preview performances begin on Thursday, June 18 at 7pm and the production closes Saturday, July 11 at 8pm.

A literacy-based exhibit created by Minnesota Children's Museum will provide children with essential book-based experiences, while equipping adults with messaging and tools to promote literacy. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites opens at Crown Center today, May 23 and continues through September 7. Admission is complimentary.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Masha's Seagull at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Masha's Seagull runs from tonight, May 22 through Sunday, May 24. Opening night is Saturday, May 23 at 7pm. 

 A literacy-based exhibit created by Minnesota Children's Museum will provide children with essential book-based experiences, while equipping adults with messaging and tools to promote literacy. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites opens at Crown Center on Saturday, May 23 and continues through September 7. Admission is complimentary.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Masha's Seagull at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Masha's Seagull runs from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24. Opening night is Saturday, May 23 at 7pm. 

A literacy-based exhibit created by Minnesota Children's Museum will provide children with essential book-based experiences, while equipping adults with messaging and tools to promote literacy. Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites opens at Crown Center on Saturday, May 23 and continues through September 7. Admission is complimentary.

BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire, are thrilled to announce the casting for Berkshire Theatre Group's 87th summer season.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the 29th annual EQT Children's Theater Festival. This family-friendly festival will be held May 14 ? 17, 2015 throughout the Cultural District in downtown Pittsburgh for kids of all ages. The festival is sponsored by the EQT Foundation, the charitable affiliation of the EQT Corporation.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the reprise of its annual community production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Eric Hill and co-directed by Eric Hill and Travis G. Daly and presented for the fourth time at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. This year's production includes 30 talented young Berkshire county actors many of whom are returning to the Colonial Theatre and some who are performing for the first time.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents the world premiere of POE by Eric Hill at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, imagining the last days of the writer before his untimely death in Baltimore in 1849. In the title role, David Adkins breathes life into the man, but the play needs life support. Kate Maguire mesmerizes with her recitation of 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' showing that Poe's own words can best provide the necessary drama.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents POE, a world premiere at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is October 4 at 8pm. Preview performances begin on October 2 at 7pm and the production closes October 26 at 2pm.

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce the 2014 fall schedule of events at The Colonial Theatre, The Garage and The Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase to members and passholders on August 15 and to the general public on August 19.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Michael Frayn's Benefactors, a summer stages critic's pick by The New York Times at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is July 12 at 8pm. Preview performances begin tonight, July 9 at 7pm and the production closes July 26 at 8pm.

Was it necessary for ABC to include footage of Andi and the other contestant's reactions to news of Eric's death?

Andi and the four remaining bachelors are met with the most shocking news of the season: the tragic death of contestant Eric Hill from a paragliding accident.

Crown Center has announced its upcoming events, July 2014-August 2015. Details below!

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire have announced the Summer 2014 Theatre Season offering classic works coupled with contemporary plays.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Michael Frayn's Benefactors, a summer stages critic's pick by The New York Times at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge. Opening Night is July 12 at 8pm. Preview performances begin on July 9 at 7pm and the production closes July 26 at 8pm.

Children's author Eric Hill has died at the age of 86 in his California home following a short illness. A statement was issued by the author's family this afternoon: