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.
Tickets: Brunch, talk and matinee (all orchestra seats!): $78 for OLLI at BCC members $88 for non-members $28 Brunch and talk only
Registration is closed!
Refunds are not available unless space is filled from a waiting list.
Event Chairs: Barbara Greenbaum and Judy Keshner Special Events Chair: Arline Breskin
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