Southern Gothic in the Berkshires: Oak by Terry Guest

Maliyah Gramata-Jones and Nettie Chickering; c)jcs The new play Oak by Terry Guest has a concise synopsis: …a southern gothic horror about three kids, an old woman with a shotgun, and a mysterious creek monster. Immediately attracted to the aesthetic, I was excited to have the opportunity to see a reading of Oak at Shakespeare … Continue reading Southern Gothic in the Berkshires: Oak by Terry Guest

Paper Dreams Among the Seams

This week, my Blogtober travels included an Artist Talk with costume designer Christina Beam, the creator of In the Woods: a collection of full-scale, storybook-adjacent paper costumes. Snow White’s hood This display of fantastical finery, complete with several decidedly spooky ensembles, was highlighted as part of 2023’s ArtWeek Berkshires, and featured Beam’s work that is … Continue reading Paper Dreams Among the Seams