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Our friends with The MCLA Reduced Shakespeare Company will be presenting The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at Main Street Stage on Saturday May 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday May 4 at 5 p.m. This wild romp features three actors performing 37 plays and 154 sonnets of the bard in under two hours. Tickets are $5 at the door. This production is produced by Yorick (The MCLA Student Shakespeare Club) and features Matthew Tibbs, Tim, McEvoy and Doran Hamm. Due to strong language, this show is not recommended for children.

The Reduced Theatre Company has this disclaimer to share:

Warning!: This show is a high-speed roller-coaster type condensation of all of Shakespeare's plays, and is not recommended for people with heart ailments, bladder problems, inner-ear disorders and/or people inclined to motion sickness. The RSC cannot be held responsible for expectant mothers.



The Red Room
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Beginning Saturday, February 16, Main Street Stage presents
The Red Room, an evening of cabaret-style variety entertainment. Doors will open at 8 p.m. for an hour of life drawing and light refreshments.  The show features music, dance, poetry, short drama and more to begin at 9 p.m.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  The Red Room will run Saturday evenings through March 8 with a new show every week.
RBIT Winter Blast!
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The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT) announces their "Winter Blast" performances at Main Street Stage, 57 Main Street, North Adams, beginning Friday January 18th at 8 p.m. and continuing on Fridays until February 22nd. The troupe performs improvised scenes and games with suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $5. A fun time is guaranteed for all!
'Tis the Season to RBIT!
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The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe will perform a holiday themed show Friday December 21 and Saturday December 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. The troupe performs games and sketches with suggestions from the audience. Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter and holiday cheer! Call the Main Street Stage box office for reservations at 413-663-3240.
Phantasmagoria: A Haunted Fundraiser
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Friday October 26th and Saturday October 27th
The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam will begin its three week run at Main Street Stage. The play is directed by Wendy Walraven. The cast features sisters Alexia Trainor and Justina Trova. Friday and Saturday's festivities begin at 6 p.m with wine and hors d’oeuvres, catered by Robin Anish of A Spendid Table, and the performance will begin at 7 p.m. After the performance dessert and coffee will be served and door prizes donated from North Adams Cinema, Mill City Productions, Drury Drama Team and Where’d You Get That? will be given away. Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple. Tickets are available in advance at Papyri Book Store on Eagle Street in North Adams and Where’d You Get That? on Spring Street in Williamstown in addition to the Main Street Stage box office at 413-663-3240.

On Sunday October 28th Main Street Stage will be partnering with Inkberry, Drury High School, Conte Middle School and The North Adams Public Library for
Writer's (Cell) Block, a scary story contest for middle and high school age students. All winners (there will be four from each age group) will have their work read by a professional actor. The three runners up in each category will be featured in a reading at the North Adams Public Library, 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct 13th. The library readings will be free and open to the public. Grand prize winners will have their stories read at the Main Street Stage, Sunday, Oct. 28 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $5.00.

All proceeds from these events will go toward Main Street Stage’s 2008 season.

RBIT...with a vengeance!
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The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe is at it again. Friday August 31st at 8 p.m. they will perform their outrageous improvisational show. Audience participation is a must! Come join them in an evening of guaranteed fun. Tickets are only $5. Seating is limited and is first come first serve. See the RBIT Blog for more information.
"I feel like RBIT tonight!"
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The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe is once again performing it's outrageously hilarious improvisational act at the Main Street Stage this Saturday July 14th at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $5.  Come one, come all and join the laughs on Main Street.
RBIT Strikes Again!
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The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT) will be performing at Main Street Stage Friday, June 22nd at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. The troupe performs improvised scenes and games in the style of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" For more information call 413-663-3240. Reservations are not necessary.
Improv at Main Street Stage
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The Royal Berkshire Improv Troupe (RBIT) will reunite and perform Friday May 25th at 8 p.m. at Main Street Stage located at 57 Main St. North Adams. The group performs improv games and scenes in the style of the television show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Ticket prices are $5. Reservations are not required. For more information please call 413-663-3240.
Celebrate with us at our annual benefit
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Two nights only! Friday and Saturday, December 15th and 16th at 8 p.m. Call 413.663.3240 for information and reservations. The suggested donation is $20.00.