ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/02/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89,5fm/WSKB. We’re at Barrington Stage with actor Debra Jo Rupp, who stars in a new comedy “Boca” and playwright Mark St. Germain, whose “Eleanor” with Harriet Harris opens later this summer. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4B7N6j5Xg4

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/30/21

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/30/21. on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. “Let’s go flying” with Alisa D. Sisic at Bradley International Airport, Lukas Johnson from Breeze Airways, and Peter Cowles. Watch! Listen! Stream!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnc1sUP3vyI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/29/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/29/21. Nina Simone x 2, Norm Lewis, Christopher Lloyd and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-372/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/29/21

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today 6/29/21. . A rave review of “Chester Bailey” at Barrington Stage, plus news from Sevenars, Shakespeare & Company, Berkshire Theatre Group and more. segment begins at: 2:19 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/29/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-29-2021/

Westfield News Review: James Barry in "Title and Deed" at Chester

My Westfield News review of Chester Theatre's "Title and Deed" starring James Barry. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-title-and-deed-opens-chester-theatres-season-at-hancock-shaker-village/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/25/21

Program Note. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM Friday on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Adam Boyles and Colette Hall preview the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott Mountain Music Festival, and Berkshire Theatre Group’s Isadora Wolfe keeps folks on their toes. Watch! Listen! Stream!. .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upVHQZX9XXo

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/22/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/22/21 Good news from Hartford Stage, Goodspeed, and more, plus a "Follies" production of note. https://thewestfieldnews.com/230318-2/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/22/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. A review of “Title and Deed” at Chester Theatre, plus news from Goodspeed, Jacob’s Pillow, WAM Theatre and more. segment begins at 1:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/22/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-22-2021/

Athenaeum Spotlight 6/23/21

Program Note: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, WED. 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy and Mark G. Auerbach chat with historian Dennis Picard. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIczj7e-9M

Westfield News Editorial: Springfield Symphony Orchestra

My take on the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's current problems. https://thewestfieldnews.com/artsbeat-opinion-the-future-of-the-springfield-symphony-orchestra/

Review: Gershwin at Barrington Stage

My Pioneer Valley Radio review: "Who Could Ask for Anything More: The Songs of George Gershwin" at Barrington Stage Company. segment starts at:1:54 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/18/brad-shepard-today-friday-june-18-2021/

6/18/21 ArtsBeat TV /Radio

Program Note. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM Friday on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Janis Martinson and Gabe Napoleon preview the return of live events at The Mahaiwe and Westfield native Sue Mellen talks about her new book profiling the theatres of Cape Cod. .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpv5P46GhxA

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/15/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/15/21. Live theatre's back! Hartford Stage, Aaron Tveit, CT Shakespeare, and The Mahaiwe on the radar plus arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-371/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/15/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today! Curtains rise at Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage, and Chester. Hartford Stage announces a new season and the latest on the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. segment begins at: 2:24 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/15/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-15-2021/

Media Release: Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Screenwriting Workshop with Marilyn Atlas on June 24

DATELINE: June 15, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts:Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations. 413-427-7352 or mgauerbach@gmail.comDiane Pearlman, Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative. 413-329-3912 or diane@berkshirefilm.org HOLLYWOOD LITERARY MANAGER AND PRODUCER MARILYN R. ATLAS LEADS ONLINE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP JUNE 24 Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative brings Hollywood pro to illuminate the importance of  character arcs and in-depth character development.  After leading two exceptionally well received workshops on selling ideas for film and television, Hollywood talent/literary manager and award-winning producer Marilyn R. Atlas returns (virtually) on Thursday, June 24, with another practical online workshop for anyone involved in storytelling and world-building. Navigating Character Arcs: Hone Your Script by Deepening Your Character In this two-hour hands-on interactive workshop online on June 24, Atlas stresses the importance of knowing your characters inside and out so you can avoid stereotypes and bring your protagonist off the page and into three-dimensional life. She explains how getting inside your character’s head can give your story the authenticity that draws people in and enables you to tailor plot points that work hand-in-hand with your character’s emotional and spiritual progress.  Using examples from recent films and television shows, Atlas will elucidate why you must follow your characters down their emotional corridors to take your writing to the next level and make your mark as a storyteller. This workshop will inspire and motivate screenwriters, playwrights, novelists, directors, producers, and anyone involved in world-building to do their best work yet. Some advance preparation is required—Atlas has provided a short list of recent films and television episodes for registrants to watch so they can participate fully. Registration for this workshop is limited to 20 to ensure participants have plenty of time for discussion and Q&A.  Complete details and ticket information are available via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-pitching-workshops-with-literary-manager-producer-marilyn-atlas-tickets-152920365931 Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative executive director Diane Pearlman says she’s pleased to bring Atlas back to lead these workshops: “Marilyn literally wrote the book on character development—Dating Your Character -- is a must-read for writers working in all genres. We’re thrilled we can leverage her expertise to inspire and motivate members of our community.” More information on Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, can be found here: www.berkshirefilm.org. Linda Cleary, who signed up for Navigating Character Arcs as soon as she finished Atlas’s Pitching workshop on June 10, says “What a phenomenal opportunity it has been to learn from a professional ‘in the biz.’ Marilyn’s workshop has gotten me excited about my plot and characters again and made the whole process seem less intimidating. She literally made the most of every minute of the workshop. Her enthusiasm and encouragement are infectious, and I’m back at my story again.” Marilyn R. Atlas is a Hollywood literary and talent manager and an award-winning producer with a longstanding commitment to diversity and the portrayal of strong female protagonists. She’s the producer of the HBO Sundance-winning film Real Women Have Curves (now in development as a Broadway show) and The Choking Game on Lifetime, among other films. Atlas is currently developing multiple film, television, and theatrical projects. A sought-after speaker at writers’ conferences in the US and abroad, Atlas is co-author of the relationship-based screenwriting guide Dating Your Character (Stairway Press).   The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) supports regional economic growth through production and workforce development in Western Massachusetts. BFMC develops educational and workforce enrichment courses, offers networking events for industry professionals, acts as a resource for visiting productions, creates jobs within our communities in the film industry, and provides an online production guide and locations database as a resource for filmmakers. BFMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For details: www.berkshirefilm.org. -30-

6/16/21 On The Mark TV/Radio

NEW On The Mark, WED. 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Lindsey Schmidt from 1Berkshire talks about the summer reopening of our favorite destination, and attorney David Mintz discusses important documents you need. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX-O8SblcMA

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/11/21

Program Note. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM Friday on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Scenic designer Juliana von Haubrich talks shop, and Janis Martinson and Gabe Napoleon preview the return of live events at The Mahaiwe. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i1s-08wyAE

June Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My June article for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/planning-a-graceful-exit-from-your-small-business/

On The Mark TV/Radio 6.9.21

NEW On The Mark, tomorrow. 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. New England Public Media CEO Martin Miller is retiring after 26 years. In this special exit interview, he talks about his career in public broadcasting, how WFCR and WGBY formed a partnership, and what’s next for him. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa6QQCKEwtU

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/08/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/08/21. Great Barrington Public Theatre announces season. New play at TheaterWorks. Rent returns to Hartford and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/229655-2/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/08/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Tanglewood, TheaterWorks, The Mahaiwe, Silverthorne, Aaron Tveit and Berkshire Film and Media are on our radar. Segment begins at 1:15 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/08/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-8-2021/

Media Release: Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Screenwriters Workshop with Marilyn Atlas on June 10

COMING JUNE 10: ON DECK FOR BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COLLABORATIVE—PITCHING AND WRITING WORKSHOPS LED BY HOLLYWOOD LITERARY MANAGER AND PRODUCER MARILYN R. ATLAS  Atlas to provide industry insider expertise on pitching ideas and in-depth character development.  Having hit the ball out of the park with her recent workshop on the current market for film and television, Hollywood talent/literary manager and award-winning producer Marilyn R. Atlas returns (virtually) this Thursday, June 10 with another practical online workshop for anyone hoping to get off the bench and get into the movie-making game. Perfect Pitch: Creating a Powerful Treatment and Pitch Deck/Look Book  In this hands-on interactive workshop, Atlas examines essential pitching tools necessary to generate interest in a screenplay and score a deal: the treatment, the pitch deck (aka look book), and the logline. The class will review and discuss examples of treatments and pitch decks, polish their loglines, and learn how to develop their own power pitches. Participants will have the rare opportunity to sharpen their presentation by using their logline to pitch to a Hollywood pro. Class size is limited to 20 to ensure participants have plenty of time to practice and polish their pitch. Perfect Pitch will be held online on Thursday, June 10, 6–8 pm ET. Tickets: $65; student tickets $45.  Atlas will lead another hands-on workshop later this month—Navigating Character Arcs: Hone Your Script by Deepening Your Character on Thursday, June 24. This class is also limited to 20 participants. It’s appropriate not just for screenwriters but also for playwrights, novelists, producers, and directors.  Complete details and ticket information are available at Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (www.berkshirefilm.org) and via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-pitching-workshops-with-literary-manager-producer-marilyn-atlas-tickets-152920365931 Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative executive director Diane Pearlman says she’s pleased to bring Atlas back to lead these workshops: “A good, powerful pitch is essential for anyone to get their project seen. Marilyn provides the inside-Hollywood perspective that gives writers, directors, and producers a clear advantage, and we’re thrilled we can leverage her expertise to take members of our community to the next level.” More information on Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, can be found here: www.berkshirefilm.org. Barbara Newman, a Berkshire-based film producer (and author of The Dreamcatcher Codes) who took Atlas’s pitching workshop in January, says: “If you want to get in the door with a strong, compelling pitch that will actually get looked at, take this class!” Marilyn R. Atlas is a Hollywood literary and talent manager and an award-winning producer with a longstanding commitment to diversity and the portrayal of strong female protagonists. She’s the producer of the HBO Sundance-winning film Real Women Have Curves (now in development as a Broadway show) and The Choking Game on Lifetime, among other films. Atlas is currently developing multiple film, television, and theatrical projects. A sought-after speaker at writers’ conferences, Atlas is co-author of the relationship-based, screenwriting guide Dating Your Character (Stairway Press).   The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) supports regional economic growth through production and workforce development in Western Massachusetts. BFMC develops educational and workforce enrichment courses, offers networking events for industry professionals, acts as a resource for visiting productions, creates jobs within our communities in the film industry, and provides an online production guide and locations database as a resource for filmmakers. BFMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For details: www.berkshirefilm.org. -30-

ArtsBeat TV/Racdio 6/04/21

Program Note: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Pamela Tatge previews the Jacob’s Pillow summer season, and Berkshire Theatre Group’s Kate Maguire and Jason Weixelman talk about their season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDm9Bz0GSxA

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/02/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Great Barrington Public Theatre, Barrington Stage Company and more. Segment begins at: 1:48. (And Brad Shepard reports on the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra - MOSSO at 5:57) http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/01/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-june-2-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/02/21

Program Note: NEW On The Mark, TOMORROW at 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet NY Times best-selling author Michael Tougias and astrologer Dr. Glenn Perry. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Uwng-ijyI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/01/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/01/21. Arts news for WMass and No.CT including a new play streaming from Barrington Stage, new TV/radio program from the Westfield Athenaeum, new exhibit at the Springfield Museums and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-370/