The Plastic Bag Store
May 9 - September 2 | MASS MoCA's Building 1
A Tragicomic Ode to the Foreverness of Plastic.
The Plastic Bag Store is a public art installation and immersive film experience by Brooklyn-based artist Robin Frohardt that uses humor, craft, and a critical lens to question our culture of consumption and convenience — specifically, the enduring effects of single-use plastics. The shelves are stocked with thousands of original, hand-sculpted items — produce and meat, dry goods and toiletries, cakes and sushi rolls — all made from discarded, single-use plastics in an endless cacophony of packaging.
The Plastic Bag Store has an estimated run time of 60 minutes.
TICKETS ARE $25 AND MUST BE PURCHASED ON THE MASS MOCA WEBSITE; CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES; ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Discounts are available for MASS MoCA Members, kids ages 6-16, and Williamstown Theatre Festival donors. Donors, click here to contact us for your code.
DRAGON MAMA
July 2 - July 14 | CenterStage
“Incandescent Force and Phenomenon” (The Boston Globe) Sara Porkalob transforms the Festival’s CenterStage into a vast canvas of emotion, humor, and resilience. With her powerful voice and an evocative collection of ‘90s R&B hits, Porkalob vividly brings to life the complex tapestry of her mother Maria’s early years and queer identity, affirming the power of family, the importance of self-discovery, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to dream beyond their circumstances.
Tickets for the 2024 Season will go on sale in late spring. Donors receive advance access as a benefit of their support. Donate today!
DEATH, LET ME DO MY SHOW
July 5 - July 14 | MainStage
From the co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend comes a one-woman musical comedy that is definitely NOT about the ever-present specter of death. Rachel Bloom’s new show is filled with raunchy and escapist material that will in NO way explore the pandemic and all the tumultuous events that ensued in her personal life. NOTHING will stop Rachel from partying like it’s 2019!
Tickets for the 2024 Season will go on sale in late spring. Donors receive advance access as a benefit of their support. Donate today!
WTF Cabaret
July 25 - August 10 | FestivalStage
2023 WTF Cabaret All-Star Asmeret Ghebremichael returns as this summer’s cabaret curator! Intimate, casual, and always surprising, these exhilarating evenings feature performances by Festival artists you know and love! No two weekends are the same, and all shows take place in our specially created Festival Stage, featuring a mix of premium cabaret-style tables and traditional seating. So grab a drink and pull up a chair for the must-see event of the summer!
Tickets for the 2024 Season will go on sale in late spring. Donors receive advance access as a benefit of their support. Donate today!
WTF IS NEXT
August 1 - August 4
“WTF IS NEXT” is a preview of an ambitious new model for the Festival that will surround regular summer programming with a robust schedule of not-to-be-missed theatrical experiences. From the moment they arrive and throughout this special weekend, guests will be immersed in activities and events that combine the transformative power of theater with the stunning natural beauty of the Berkshires: memorable morning and midday activities, curated dining experiences, vibrant late-night programming, and more!
Central to “WTF IS NEXT” is the Festival’s commitment to fostering community and deepening connections through a broadened concept of theater. Details about specific artists, events, and tickets will be available soon.
Tickets for the 2024 Season will go on sale in late spring. Donors receive advance access as a benefit of their support. Donate today!
Pamela Palmer
July 23 - August 10 | CenterStage
The author of “innumerable clever comedies” (The New York Times), David Ives puts a noir spin on an existential romance in this world premiere play. Pamela Palmer lives a seemingly perfect life with her husband at Wishwood but has a bizarre suspicion something’s wrong, only for them both to become entangled with the detective she hires to investigate. Directed by Ives’ longtime collaborator, Walter Bobbie (Chicago, Venus in Fur), Pamela Palmer goes undercover as a plainclothes philosophical look at the human condition.
Tickets for the 2024 Season will go on sale in late spring. Donors receive advance access as a benefit of their support. Donate today!
Box Office
The Box Office will reopen in late spring 2024. If you need immediate assistance, please call the Box Office Hotline at (413) 458-3253 or email tickets@wtfestival.org.
We want your Festival experience to be easy and enjoyable. Here are some answers to common questions.
Box Office Hours
May 1-31: Monday-Friday from 12–5pm; Closed Weekends
June 4–29: Tuesday-Saturday from 12-5pm; Closed Sundays & Mondays
July 2–August 10: Tuesday-Saturday from 12-8pm; Sundays from 12-5pm; Closed Mondays
The Box Office will open to the public at 12pm on June 4 for online, phone, and in-person sales (‘62 Center for Theatre Dance, 1000 Main Street).
COVID-19 Code of Courtesy
Use of face masks is optional for all visitors at the ’62 Center for Theatre & Dance, Clark Art Institute, and MASS MoCA.
PROCESSING FEES & WILL CALL
All tickets are subject to a $5 processing fee per ticket. All tickets will be digital this summer and emailed as a link in the order confirmation email.
Exchange Policy
Tickets may be exchanged for the same production up to 48 hours prior to the performance you are unable to attend (subject to availability). A $3 per-ticket fee (waived for Donors at the $500 level and above) will be charged in addition to any applicable ticket upgrade costs. Refunds will not be made on exchanges into a lower-priced performance or seating area. We regret that we cannot seat a patron who has missed a previous performance.
Refund Policy
All sales are final. There are no refunds. Program, casting, and COVID-19 protocols are subject to change. If you find you are unable to use your tickets, please consider returning them to the Box Office prior to the performance to receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Accessibility
The ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance is wheelchair accessible. Please request accessible seating when ordering tickets. A limited number of assistive listening devices are available for all performances on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about WTF’s access programs, please call the Box Office at (413) 458-3253.
AccessTix
A limited number of AccessTix will be available for every Festival performance for $30. While there are no restrictions on who can purchase AccessTix, the purpose of this reduced price ticket program is to provide an entry-level price point for people who cannot otherwise afford to attend the Festival, so please consider this when making your ticket selection. AccessTix quantities are limited and availability may vary by production and performance. There is a limit of four AccessTix per performance per customer.
EBT & ConnectorCare Card to Culture
WTF is a proud participant in the state-wide Card to Culture initiative created by the Mass Cultural Council in partnership with the Executive Office of Health and Humans Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, respectively. Anyone with a Massachusetts-issued EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card or ConnectorCare health insurance card may contact the Box Office via phone or in-person to purchase $20 tickets to performances on the MainStage and CenterStage (tickets subject to availability; offer limited to two tickets per EBT or ConnectorCare card). Cannot be combined with any other offer or used for special events. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT & ConnectorCare discounts.
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are available throughout the year in any denomination and make wonderful birthday, holiday, or thank you gifts. To order, call the Box Office Hotline at (413) 458-3253 or click on the BUY button on our website. Gift certificates can be mailed to either the buyer or recipient.
Parking
Ample free parking is available in the three-level parking garage behind the theater, accessible from Main Street (Route 2) and from Whitman Street, just off of Route 7. Additionally, there is street parking and accessible parking available across the street from the theater on Stetson Court and Park Street or in the public parking lot at the bottom of Spring Street (a short walk to the theater). Please adhere to all posted parking regulations, or you may be ticketed.
Latecomers
Performances start on time; latecomers will be admitted at the House Manager’s discretion.
Cameras & Recording Devices
All cameras and recording devices are strictly forbidden inside the theater. Please check them with the House Manager before entering the theater.
Phone Use
Phone use during performances is strictly prohibited. Silence your phone and turn off alarms prior to entering the theater. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue.
’62 Center Stages
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CenterStage Layout coming soon!
Artist Rendering by Se Hyun Oh and Emily Schmit
Find Us
By Phone: (413) 458-3200
By Email: wtfinfo@wtfestival.org
By Snail Mail: PO Box 517
Williamstown, MA 01267