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Awards

Preservation Massachusetts Paul E. Tsongas Award Recipient, 2008
Recognizes exceptional efforts in promoting historical preservation across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
7 Wonders of the Berkshires, Berkshire Eagle Contest

Best Live Theater, Berkshire Eagle Reader’s Choice "2007 Best of the Berkshires"

Best Theater Restoration, Metroland “2007 Best of the Capital Region”

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“We had a wonderful evening, enjoyed not only Luciana Souza, but the ambiance of the theater. What a great place to see a show…We hope to be attending many more, and support their efforts. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.” –Sherry Wells Levine, Board Member, Becket Arts Center

“I thought the show was fantastic and just the right length for my kids. Very clever and very engaging for any/every age! An audience full of little people laughing - what's better? Great show - great venue!”

–Joe Gallagher, Colonial Patron

“…I just love the Colonial. I’ve been there twice…, and the Colonial is such a majestic theater, with a wonderful history behind it.” –Jennifer Picard, Development Director, Literacy Network of South Berkshire

“I was at the opening night of "Rent", & had a fabulous time in your gloriously restored theater. I was so impressed with the attention my needs received…I wanted to spread the word to handicapped, or partially handicapped people like me, so they'd know there'd be no problem attending performances. All the volunteers I met were wonderful- pleasant & helpful. Thanks for making my evening such an enjoyable one.”

–Marilyn Baseman, Colonial Patron

“We had a wonderful time. The children really enjoyed the program and I look forward to adding it to our curriculum next year. It could really tie in well with many areas. I also plan to continue with mailing Stanley to other places. The children are looking forward to it. Thanks again the program was wonderful!”
–Donna Bell, Educator, Pittsfield Public Schools

Reviews

Kronos Quartet Review, October 22, 2006

"...Friday night, Different Trains also showcased the Kronos Quartet at its best – certainly at its most challenging and provocative, but also its most adventurous...a miniature symphony of sound expressing both pain and beauty while allowing for the individual musicians to add their own expression to a composition that could just be a piece of industrial music but instead winds up being the most humanist of works." –Seth Rogovoy

CATS Review, June 30, 2007

"This 'Cats' is danced with tireless effortless youthful exuberance...It crackles with vitality, style and fresh young energy....the memory of this 'Cats' is worth savoring." –Jeffrey Borak, The Berkshire Eagle

CATS Review, July 4, 2007

"It was a great show...we were there for the language as much as for the music and spectacle. And we weren’t dissappointed..." –newberkshire.com

Special Project

ISH Residency at The Colonial

July 5 - July 14, 2007

"I want to be a nurse when I grow up, I'll take this experience with me to share with the kids — to respect themselves and appreciate what they can do." –Beatriz Pereira, Pittsfield senior

"You would never think these were the same kids as Day One when they're moving around on stage now, we're so proud of them. They've learned to respect themselves, each other and us."

–Loraine Bengel, ISH Institute artist

"(The instructors) have been great at showing us dedication and how to stick together, whether it's jazz or ballet or singing, they have taught us how to accept it all." –Rachel Silvano, Pittsfield senior

Special Project

James Taylor DVD Filming

July 17-22, 2007

"the rare opportunity to be able to do this and have it happen here at the Colonial...We've been talking for a year about trying to get this down on tape somehow, and that we got such a great combination of people and place, and the budget to do it right...is something that anyone with a performance piece like this would die for."

–James Taylor