Berkshire Country Day’s Upper School Theater Ensemble will present an entirely original workshop production of “Don’t Grow Up, It’s a Trap” on Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Using found text, interviews, and original writing and songs, eleven actors in grades 7-9 have spent the last six weeks exploring themes of adolescence and adulthood, rebellion and responsibility, imagination and fantasy inspired by characters and themes from J. M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” “Don’t Grow Up, It’s a Trap” is a humorous, moving, and contemporary spin on this classic tale.
Each year, the Upper School Theater Ensemble presents three full-length productions including original and devised performances, interdisciplinary collaborations, and significant classical and contemporary works.
“Creating and devising an entirely original piece of theater is a powerful experience,” says director Sara Katzoff. “Don’t Grow Up, It’s a Trap” emerges from a collaboration that highlights the voices and creativity of our students – their words, their original music, and their ideas as an ensemble. This kind of interdisciplinary experience is all part of the thriving community of artists, citizens, and scholars that is so present in the culture of BCD.” Berkshire Country Day School’s music teacher, Amy Hilliard, provided music direction for this production.
All performances take place at the Winthrop Theater on the Boston University Campus at
45 West Street in Lenox, MA. There is a suggested donation at the door.
