The Colonial Theatre 09-10 Season Program Book by Eric S. Taylor

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Dear Friends, We want you to always feel welcome at The Colonial Theatre. This is a community space created by and for the people of the Berkshires and those who love to visit here. The restoration of this beautiful architectural and historic treasure is intended to preserve an important part of our past while serving the present and our future. The Colonial is an accessible place in which people gather to have a good time. Some of us define that enjoyment as listening quietly to great musical classics; others enjoy laughing at comedy performances, being moved by great theater, or rocking the house with contemporary performers. Thank you for coming to this performance. It is nice to have a place to escape the pressure of the world and enjoy beauty, laughter and entertainment. By joining us, you’ve added richness to your own life and have also helped to strengthen The Colonial Theatre. The Colonial Theatre exists for the community, but it cannot exist for long without community support in a variety forms. To fulfill our mission and serve our community requires the time and talent of our dedicated Board of Trustees, and literally hundreds of performance volunteers who give their time and help keep us connected with our community. The generous service and donations of time, talent and treasure from this large group goes a long way toward keeping the theater’s costs manageable. By making donations, buying advertising space, or utilizing the Colonial to entertain friends and colleagues, our Members, Business Partners and Sponsors make it possible for the Colonial to bring the best available talent to our stage, including our Performing Arts for Schools programs. We invite you to help in as many of the ways listed above as you can. Those of us that have been involved have found a great sense of personal satisfaction in participating in all that The Colonial Theatre brings to the Berkshires. In the spotlight, in the audience, or behind the scenes, there is a place for everyone at the Colonial! Sincerely,

Michael E. MacDonald President, Board of Trustees

Eric Korenman

David W. Fleming Executive Director

Eric Korenman

Contents 1 4 12 22 28 29

Welcome Performing Arts for Schools The Colonial’s Amazing History The 2009–2010 Season Become a Friend of the Colonial Supporters

37 Awards & Recognition 39 Volunteers 41 Colonial Sponsors & Business Members 42 Facilities & Services 43 Emergency Exit Routes

Officers Michael E. MacDonald President Andrea F. Nuciforo, Jr. First Vice President John L. Bissell Second Vice President A. King Francis Treasurer P. Keyburn Hollister Corporate Secretary

Welcome

WELCOME COLONIAL’S 2009–2010 SEASON

The Colonial Theatre Board of Trustees

Trustees Joan E. Bancroft Ruth Blodgett Nicholas Boraski Joan G. Callahan Kit Dobelle Gray Ellrodt, M.D. Donald S. Feigenbaum Ralph Frisina Donald Giddon, D.M.D., Ph.D. Joseph K. Handler Stuart Hirschfield Tom Laurin Laurie L. Mick Linda O’Connell Madeline Phelps Pamela C. Rich Ellen Ruberto James Ruberto, Ex-Officio Carole Siegel, Ph.D. Anne Everest Wojtkowski Trustees Emeritus Robert Boland Teddi Laurin Robert A. Wells Community Advisory Council Jay Anderson Alan Bauman W. Kelly Collins Judith Cook Eugene Dellea Mario DeMartino William Denault Dan Drykerman Beverly Dubiski Bruce Evenchik Emil J. George George Haddad William M. Hines, Sr. Gus Leibowitz Leonard Lipton Pamela Malumphy Tony Mazzeo Basil M. Michaels, M.D., FACS Stephen Miller Gary Moynihan Beth Pearson Yvonne Pearson Michael Roller Matthew Scarafoni David Smallover Rebecca Smith Michael Supranowicz Thomas Szepaniak Michael Tweed-Kent George Whaling Megan Whilden Tracy Wilson Jeffrey Winslow

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Education programs are a fundamental component of the Colonial’s mission to serve the community. The Performing Arts for Schools events allow students across Berkshire County, and beyond, to experience the arts. Diverse, educational and entertaining, these programs are ideally suited to reinforce classroom curriculum, while fostering an understanding of, and appreciation for, the performing arts.

Performing Arts for Schools Education Fund The Colonial Theatre’s Education program is such an important facet in enhancing the curriculum and inspiring the minds of local students that donors are stepping forward to guarantee that all students, regardless of financial situation, will have access to this creativity-building resource. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the following individuals and businesses for their generosity: Ruth & Nicholas Boraski established an endowment gift, the income from which will be used to provide scholarships for student tickets to Performing Arts for Schools programs at The Colonial Theatre.

Linda O’Connell established a multi-year fund to annually underwrite the Performing Arts for Schools programs presented by The Colonial Theatre.

Nancy Vale established a charitable remainder trust in the name of her late husband Michael Vale to provide scholarships for student tickets to Performing Arts for Schools programs at The Colonial Theatre.

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William S. Ballen Lanesborough/Richmond School District

Jake Eberwein Pittsfield Public Schools

James Montepare North Adams School District

William Travis Mt. Greylock Regional School District

Chris Barasch Sinai Academy

David Fleming Colonial Staff

Donna E. Moyer Berkshire Hills Regional School District

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Colonial’s Amazing The Colonial Theatre opened its doors on September 28, 1903, and quickly became one of the Berkshire’s liveliest and most popular cultural institutions. Pittsfield was a vibrant, growing center of commerce and industry and an increasingly popular tourist destination for vacationers. Crane Paper was expanding rapidly, scores of new companies were launching, General Electric Company had recently purchased the local Stanley Electric Manufacturing Company and Pittsfield was unquestionably on a roll. From its opening until it became primarily a movie theater in the mid1930s, the Colonial was one of the premier playhouses in America. It hosted more stars of the American theater than any comparable theater still in existence. William Gillette, Eubie Blake, Al Jolson, George M. Cohan, Lillian Russell, John and Ethel Barrymore, Alfred Lunt and Lynne Fontanne, Helen Hayes, Ed Wynn, Billie Burke, Will Rogers and Sarah Bernhardt are just a few of the best-known stars who appeared on

History

this stage. When it closed as a theater in 1952, the Colonial was concealed behind the temporary walls and ceiling in Miller Supply Co., which, from a restoration point of view, was profoundly fortunate. For nearly fifty years, the grand interior existed in a sort of time capsule, thus preserving one of the few remaining theaters designed by noted theater architect J.B. McElfatrick. Of the estimated 250 playhouses McElfatrick designed between 1860 and 1906, the Colonial is one of only a half dozen or so still standing. The Colonial Theatre was designated a National Historic Treasure by the National Park Service in 1998. In 2001, the theater was purchased from the Miller family by The Colonial Theatre Association, and the temporary walls and ceilings were removed. After years of design and planning, the extensive restoration, from the initial demolition to opening night in August 2006, took approximately twenty-two months, and preserved and reinstated all

historically significant architectural and design features.

Since the Colonial’s reopening in 2006, visitors have been awed by the vaulted gilded entrance, the elaborately decorated boxes and balcony, the exquisitely painted ornamental detail, the meticulously crafted custom plasterwork, the uppermost gallery with rare high-backed “pew” seating and the “sail vault” over the proscenium, which includes a central mural representing art and music. People came from all over Berkshire County and the surrounding area during the early 20th century to attend performances at the Colonial. It was a favorite destination and central gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Today, the Colonial’s prominence continues. The theater maintains its strong community heritage and symbolizes the enormous spectrum of possibilities for growth and new vitality.

1912 1903

The Colonial opened on Monday, September 28, with a sold-out performance of DeKoven’s Robin Hood by the Bostonians, featuring famed star Henry Barnabee. Pictured: 1903 postcard featuring the facade of The Colonial Theatre

1908

Touring productions changed almost nightly and featured concerts, operas, plays, boxing shows and even horse racing. The Great Creatore’s Italian Orchestra and the John Philip Sousa Orchestra made their first of many appearances, as did famous actors Maude Adams, John and Ethel Barrymore, William Faversham, William Gillette, Chauncy Olcott, Lillian Russell and Al Jolson. Ben Hur featured an actual chariot race on the stage with eight horses. Pictured: Ethel Barrymore

The Colonial was purchased from the Sullivan brothers by the newly formed Pittsfield Theatre Co., a group of local businessmen and engineers that included Daniel England, John Kelly and E.H. Eaton. Noted players such as George Arliss, Billie Burke, Julia Marlowe, Blanche Ring, Will Rogers, E.H. Sothern and Laurette Taylor made numerous appearances. Pictured: Will Rogers

1915

The Pittsfield Theatre Co. sold the Colonial to Goldstein Brothers Amusement Co. of Springfield, Mass. Performances included Walter Hampden in Hamlet and Sarah Bernhardt as Joan of Arc. In the early 1920s the Colonial hosted dozens of stars, including Irene Dunne, Anna Pavlova, the Ballets Russes and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pictured: Sarah Bernhardt

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1934

The Depression and the reform of American theater labor practices curtailed the popular Broadway Touring Co. One of the Colonial’s final productions was The Royal Family, starring Thelma Ritter and Rex Fall. 1934 marked the closing of the Colonial.

1998

Hillary Clinton toured the Colonial and declared it a National Historic Treasure. Pictured: Hillary Clinton and Bob Boland in The Colonial Theatre

1937

The Colonial reopened as a first-run movie house. Occasionally touring shows also played the Colonial, including Abie’s Irish Rose, Life with Father, Dear Ruth, The Hasty Heart and Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which made its last appearance at the Colonial in September 1945.

2001

The Colonial Theatre Association purchased the Colonial from the Miller family in August.

2004

Demolition began for the Colonial’s restoration.

2006

1950

The Colonial permanently closed as a movie house. Pictured: The Colonial

49,500 people attended more than 140 events during the Colonial’s inaugural season which kicked off on August 29, 2006, with eight performances of Broadway’s smash hit musical Rent. Pictured: Rent

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1952 1927

The Colonial presented Eubie Blake in his own production of Shuffle Along. George M. Cohan appeared in his hit, The Song and Dance Man. In a curtain speech Cohan praised Pittsfield and the Colonial as “the best theater in America.” A teen-age Helen Hayes, Alfred Lunt, Sir Harry Lauder and the incomparable comedian/ playwright Ed Wynn also appeared in the mid-'20s.

The Colonial Theatre was placed up for auction in November. George Miller was the lowest bidder on the property but won because he was the only bidder who wanted to preserve the theater. One final performance, Curse You, Jack Dalton, was given by the Pittsfield Town Players on December 21, 1952.

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We applaud and thank you for your generous support of The Colonial Theatre. Together, as a community, this Gilded Age treasure has been restored and revived to provide enriching and entertaining opportunities for all to enjoy. Please consider continuing your support today by becoming a Friend of The Colonial Theatre. Ticket sales and rental income cover just over half of the expenses associated with operating and programming the Colonial. Membership income is the component for success. Become a part of The Colonial Theatre family and enjoy the many benefits membership offers. Together Anything is Possible! Cameo $50+ • Membership Card • Enrollment in members-only e-mail club • First option ticket purchase privileges for Colonial season and added events Colonial Family $75+ Cameo benefits, plus: • Waived ticket exchange fee (value $5) with up to 24 hours advance notice Theatre Buff $125+ Colonial Family benefits, plus: • Donor recognition in Season Program Book • Invitations to special events

Entertainer $250+ Theatre Buff benefits, plus: • Two complimentary tickets to a Colonial presentation (restrictions may apply) • Complimentary upgrade of 2 tickets to box seats with beverage service (subject to availability) • 10% discount on rental of the Colonial’s lobby to host a private event Center Stage $500+ Entertainer benefits, plus: • Two additional complimentary tickets (4 total) to a Colonial presentation (restrictions may apply) • Donor recognition on Colonial digital lobby display • 15% discount on rental of the Colonial’s lobby to host a private event

This list acknowledges annual gifts of $1,000+ to the Colonial from May 17, 2008 to April 30, 2009, and capital campaign pledge payments made during the same period.

Supporters

ENCORE SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL THEATRE

Theatre Angel $10,000+ Anonymous Berkshire Bank Foundation Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America Ruth P. and Nicholas Boraski *† Eitan and Malka Evan Donald and Armand Feigenbaum * Mary and Henry Flynt Deborah and King Francis * Francis Investment Consulting Group * Dr. Donald and Mrs. Phoebe Giddon * Interprint, Inc. The Legacy Banks Foundation Elaine & Lenny Lipton Sanford Lipton Linda P. O’Connell in memory of William R. O’Connell * Pittsfield Cooperative Bank James and Ellen Ruberto * George F. Rufo, Sr. and Dorothy Rufo Robert A. and Claudia E. Wells *

The Colonial Theatre Encore Society Encore Society membership offers you exclusive and enriching opportunities to deepen your Colonial experience. Encore Society benefits include invitations to special events, private behind-the-scenes tours of the Colonial, designated parking privileges, complimentary ticket exchange and advance ticketing opportunities, priority seating and complimentary beverages. There is even the opportunity to take center stage by hosting your own private event on the Colonial’s stage. Annual Encore Society membership levels begin at $1,000. We look forward to welcoming you. To join today, please call (413) 448-8084 or visit www.thecolonialtheatre.org/supportus.html Membership information is available at the Colonial’s ticket office.

Producer $5,000+ Anonymous Joan Bancroft and Don Grody * Ruth Blodgett and David Crane * Blue Q Carol and Michael Daly Evan, Kit and Harry Dobelle * Al and Helen Febbo † Frederick T. Francis III Fay J. Henry Susie and Stuart Hirshfield * Joan and Jim Hunter Wendy Philbrick and Edward Baptiste Claudio and Penny Pincus Gary and Carol Scarafoni * Sharon and Ira Siegel Director $2,500+ Anonymous Joseph Armstrong, Jr., Boston Culinary Group, Inc. Bardwell, Bowlby & Karam Insurance Agency

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Society of American Travel Writers Phoenix Award Recipient, 2008 The Phoenix Award was created to give appropriate recognition for Individuals or Organizations actively involved in conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns which further the growth and appeal of North American travel destinations. Preservation Massachusetts Paul E. Tsongas Award Recipient, 2008 Recognizes exceptional efforts in promoting historical preservation across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts “The Tsongas Award honors those who are helping us take preservation into the 21st century and beyond. We recognize these individuals and organizations for their leadership and excellence in preservation, but also for their vision and their often unwavering dedication in the face of much uncertainty. The Colonial Theatre, along with the other four Tsongas Awarded projects, embodies the spirit behind the Tsongas Award. The impact the Colonial has made upon Pittsfield is evident and serves as an excellent example for how historic preservation can inspire revitalization at the community level.” –Jim Igoe, President of Preservation Massachusetts

Best Live Theater, Berkshire Eagle Reader’s Choice 2008 Best of the Berkshires Best Live Theater, Berkshire Eagle Reader’s Choice 2007 Best of the Berkshires 7 Wonders of the Berkshires, Berkshire Eagle Contest, 2007 In an area filled with wondrous attractions, Pittsfield’s handsomely restored, 104-year-old Colonial Theatre and Williamstown’s 51-year-old Clark Art Institute are the most wondrous. The two cultural institutions placed first and second, respectively.

Awards & Recognition

Awards

Best Theater Restoration, Metroland 2007 Best of the Capital Region Go to see anything here, but leave ample time to have your breath quietly stolen as the meticulously restored theater transports you back to the 19th century in all of its architectural splendor, gilt elegance and artisans’ pride. From the original seating in the balcony to the sweeping embrace of the mezzanine and box seats to the exceptionally plush seating in the orchestra and the magnificent acoustics, sightlines, and proscenium, the labor of love begun by Robert Boland evokes tears of joy.

Best Venue (Showroom), Metroland 2008 Best of the Capital Region Just walking in to this impeccably restored and gilded-up-the-wazoo little theater is an event in itself. In a region blessed with a bunch of nicely restored theaters, nothing else really comes close to the Colonial in terms of a visceral jolt.

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Volunteers

Volunteers The following volunteers are the Colonial’s most active public ambassadors. We are extremely grateful for their generous donation of time and talent. Their support and personal service is an essential component of the Colonial’s success as a theater and as a community institution. List generated May 15, 2009 Joni Thomas, winner of the 2008 Hickey–Russo Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to The Colonial Theatre * Denotes Head Usher Irwin Adler Susan Aldam Harold Allan Anna Ambrose Joan Andrews Ellen Armold Bet Azar Susan Barnes Daniel Bernstein Paul Bernstein Don Betit Lynn Bilotta Charlotte Bolus Joie Bourassa Priscilla Boyce* Paul Brazie Richard Briggs* Holly Brouker Constance Bullard Dona Burdick Helen Busby John Campbell Pam Campbell Ruth Campbell Barbara Caplin Peg Carpenter Jo-Anne Chelstowski Pat Choquette Pauline Cimini Kathryn Clatterbaugh Mark Clatterbaugh Anita Cohen Seymour Cohen Philip Coleman Susan Coles Jennifer Coppola Joan Couture Norma Coy Thomas Coy Christina Cuddihy Jason Cuddihy Adele Cukor Pamela Cutt Judith Daly Nancy Daly Katie Darling Sheila Donath

Leslie Drager Beverly Dubiski Katherine Dubree Anne Dunham* Bruce Eaton Christine Eaton Elaine Epstein Michael Esposito Paula Esposito* Gil Falcone Jane Falcone Anne Feeley Diana Feld Stanley Feld Martha Fickling Wyvona Fisher William Frazier Magda Gabor-Hotchkiss Laura Gardner Tom Gardner Carol Gerhardt* Ruth Glazerman Paula Gniadek Judy Goetze Marcia Golden Beatrice Goodman Carl Goodman Kathryn Graham Don Grandshaw Catherine Haddad Roger Hanley Brian Harrison* Marilyn Harte Beverly Hathaway Jean Haywood Charles Helde Arthur Henle Eileen Henle Arlene Herrick Mary Hunter Lee Jaggi Ewa Jancewicz Ben Kaplan* Daniel Kaplan Lore Kaplan Rita Kaplan Jane Kavanau

Patricia Kelley Marianne Kelly Valerie Kemp Barbara Kie Kimberly Kinne Hal Kramer* Joan Kramer Kevin Kump Bonita Lachowski* David Lachowski* Eric Lamet Arthur Larsen Lorraine Leahy Michelle Lee Steven Liebowitz Jerome Light Carol Link Enrique Lobos Nancy Macauley Edward Maffucio Lewis Mahony Marjorie Mannion Tina Marcinczyk Paula Marenberg Sol Marenberg Bob Markowitz Beverly Martin Lisa Martin Connie Martineau Teresa Maselli Anne McConnell Nanci McConnell Matt McKeever Carol McLaughlin Harry Methven Lynn Meyers Carolyn Miller* Katherine Mogavero Bobbie Monterose Liam Morrison Norman Moskowitz Trudy Moskowitz Erika Mueller William Munn* Clark W. Nicholls Leigh Nilsen Joseph Nolan

Kathleen Nolan David A. O’Connor Sally Olsen Bob Pacenza Nancy Pacocha Louise Palmer Lucia Panetti Mary Papa* Mary Paquette Max Pastore Martin Perlmutter Shiffra Perlmutter Susan Phelps Larry Phillips Phyllis Phillips Beverly Pleiter Claire Podavini Ted Potter Marcia Powdermaker Paula Pravia Florian Ptak Viktor Rashkes Judy Redstone Andy Robert* Bonnie Robert Suzanne Rosen Arthur Rosen Bobbi Rosenberg Joe Rossi Colleen Rossi Roz Rothman Jeanne Roy Jane Rozak Jane Rudolph Janet Ryan Jean Ryan Jean Salzarulo Esther Sanders Irving Sanders

Gordon Schwaner Nellie Schwaner Beatrice Selig Christine Shaw Richard Shiner Jerry Sivin Sandi Stanley Tom Stanley Joanna Stengle Concetta Stracuzzi-Rochelo Beverly Stumpek Manisha Tanzman-Rivas Heidi Tatro Ben Testa Joe Testa Linda Therrien Joni Thomas* Jeff Thompson Christine Timmins Robert Timmins Lora Tobias Sigmund Tobias Dorothy Toomey Judy Turze Liya Uskolovskaya Mary C. Valenti Robert Vandergoore Mary Vasquez-Slack Shirley Vickery Sheldon Wagner Susan Wagner Sandra Walters Nancy Wilcox Jane Williams Carol Wolff Sadao Yagi Edward Zoladz

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Sponsors & Business Members

Colonial sponsors & business Members Supporter $1,000 Falcetti Music • General Systems Company, Inc. Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings Repro Systems Incorporated

50th Anniversary Year

GENERAL SYSTEMS COMPANY INCORPORATED

Colleague $500 iSphere Studio • Lime Light Productions, Inc. Miller Supply Company, Inc. • Pittsfield Brew Works Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Affiliate $250 Chocolate Springs Cafe • Cohen & White Associates Hampton Inn and Suites • Williams/Kingsley Auto Repair, Inc. Friend $125 Dr. and Mrs. Philip Adamo • Alarms of Berkshire County “B-Mile” at RE/MAX • Canyon Ranch Charland Jewelers • Computers R US Downtown, Inc. • The Earth Shoppe • Patrick’s Pub Pavia Construction • Trattoria Rustica Dr. Natalya Yantovsky DMD Performing Arts for Schools Sponsors Berkshire Life Insurance Company Cain, Hibbard & Myers, PC • Interprint, Inc. Family Time Series Sponsor Greylock Federal Credit Union Girl’s Night: The Musical Sponsor Berkshire Bank An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas with Eileen Ivers Sponsor Nelson E. Furlano, CPA Sustaining Sponsors Crane & Co. • Legacy Banks Foundation Media Sponsors WAMC • WGBY • WMHT Special Thanks Day Mountain Sound • Paul Rich & Sons Furnishings Pittsfield Brew Works

The Colonial Theatre owns a remarkable Model D (9 foot) Hamburg Steinway concert grand piano, built in 1894 and meticulously restored and voiced specifically for this theater, which was generously donated by Mr. James Chervenak in loving memory of his wife Françoise Nunnallé. This remarkable instrument is used by the Colonial’s premier concert artists.

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Colonial Staff David W. Fleming Executive Director

Rebecca A. Brighenti Director of Marketing & Public Relations Seth Keyes General Manager & Programmer Linda M. LaCosse Director of Finance & Administration

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The Colonial Theatre 111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Administrative Phone: (413) 448-8084 Ticket Office: (413) 997-4444 Hours: 10AM–5PM, Monday–Friday 10AM–2PM, Performance Saturdays Two hours prior to performances through intermission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org Smoking is strictly forbidden in all areas of the theater.

Jeffrey Benham Patron Services Manager Chrissie M. Constable Production Manager Joseph C. Hannon Technical Director Naomi R. Sakkinen Assistant Ticket Office Manager Sam Slack Facilities Manager Eric S. Taylor Design & Advertising Manager Jessie L. Virgilio Manager of Communications & Education

Part-time Ticket Office Staff: Paula J. Gonnello Lindsay G. Robitaille Paula Ward

Special Thanks To: Pam Campbell Volunteer Coordinator Carolyn Miller Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Don E. Harris Audio Supervisor

Photographing, sound recording and/or the possession of any recording device inside The Colonial Theatre, without the written permission of theater management, is strictly prohibited. Restrooms for men and women are located in the main lobby of the theater. Accessible restrooms are located on all floors of the theater (main lobby, balcony and gallery). Refreshments are available in the main lobby and may be taken into the theater unless otherwise announced. Lost and found articles should be reported or turned in to an usher or house manager. Inquiries regarding lost articles may be directed to the Ticket Office. A complimentary coatroom is available to theater patrons. The Colonial Theatre management is not responsible for personal property. For more information about renting the Colonial or becoming a volunteer please call (413) 448-8084.

We encourage you to take this program book home with you (share it with family and friends) but, should you already have one at home, please do recycle it on your way out of the theater.

In the event of an emergency, please follow the route to a designated exit

Emergency Exits

emergency exits do not use the elevator

Orchestra first floor

Historic Lobby

Balcony second floor

Gallery third floor

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