Experience the Williamstown Theatre Festival, New England’s Little Hollywood

Something about New England’s pastoral yet rugged terrain has attracted creatives for years. Nestled in the Berkshires, a region known for its flourishing art scene, lies the town of Williamstown, Massachusetts, home to the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In this season 3 segment of “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 304), we had the pleasure of witnessing the world premiere of The Closet, a play in which household name Matthew Brodrick had a leading role. In this segment we talk to Mandy Greenfield, artistic director, to learn more about the festival’s history and appeal to big-name celebrities (think Bradley Cooper and Sam Rockwell). If you’re planning a trip to the artistic oasis that is the Berkshires, the Williamstown Theatre Festival must be on your list. 

About Weekends with Yankee

Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, Maine Office of Tourism, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, The Barn Yard, American Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.