OLLI Theater Brunch "English"

OLLI's Annual Brunch and Theater Program!
Sunday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Brunch Speaker extraordinaire Phyllis Jaffe

11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Buffet brunch & speaker Phyllis Jaffe
at Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street, Pittsfield MA

2:00 p.m. - Matinee performance of English
at Barrington Stage Company's Boyd-Quinson Stage
30 Union Street, Pittsfield MA 01201

Buffet brunch created by OLLI’s Gourmet Chefs:

Arline Breskin, Barbara Barron, Joan Brotman, Adele Cukor, Bill Grabel, Carol Sabot, and Chet Vogel

2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, by Sanaz Toosi.
This thought-provoking production delves into the lives of four students who, while hailing from the same native language background, come together in an Iranian classroom to prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) proficiency exam. Amid the unique challenge of mastering a new language, their journey unfolds against the backdrop of a single, compelling rule: “English Only!” As they navigate the complexities of language acquisition, English explores the power of communication, connection, and the shared human experience, reflecting the universal struggles and the unique nuances of embracing a new linguistic identity.