Theatre programs help empower girls across Berkshire County

WAM Theatre cast rehearses program to empower girls

WAM Theatre is branching out beyond the stage this fall to debut two new education and outreach projects -- both designed to empower girls and young women to use their creativity to address and explore social issues that affect them.

The first project is an after-school program partnership between WAM Theatre and Girls Inc. in Pittsfield, through which pre-teen girls will create their own theatrical performance to present in December.

The second project brings theater professionals from WAM Theatre together with students from five Berkshire County partnerships, including: Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School, Flying Cloud Institute; Girls Inc., Multicultural BRIDGE, and Rite of Passage and Empowerment for Girls Program. Read more of Jenn Smith’s article in the Berkshire Eagle