Described as “a story of
devotion, recovery, and second chances,” playwright Leigh Strimbeck’s new work “Dog
People” will make its world premiere via a production by Great Barrington Public Theater at the Liebowitz Theater beginning on May 31.
“Two people, two dogs, one day in the park,” reads the
play’s synopsis. “The dogs are rescues, and their people need some second
chances too. Who really rescues who?” Strimbeck developed the script as a
member of the Great Barrington Public Theater-affiliated Berkshire Voices playwriting
cohort. Directed by the Berkshires-based theatrical group’s associate artistic director, Judy Braha, the touching, fast-paced, humorous, and
uplifting tale stars accomplished actors Sheila Bandyopadhyay (as Jesse and
Betty) and Chris Tucci (as Avery and Atila).
Established in 2019 to create
opportunities for theater artists and theater lovers in the Berkshires, Great
Barrington Public Theater produces new plays throughout the summer season and
features leading regional playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and technicians at several area
stages.
Great Barrington Public Theater will present the world
premiere of “Dog People” at the Liebowitz Theater in the Daniel Arts Center of Bard
College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, from May 31 through
June 16. Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturdays
and Sundays at 3pm. See website for ticket prices.
This article appears in Spring/Summer 2024.
