what is 10x10
not your average play festival...
10x10 New Play Festival is back for its 13th Year with ten more 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights for 100 minutes of joy! The New Play Festival is always a highlight of the city-wide 10x10 Festival and sells out quickly, so get your tickets now to experience "pure escapism fun!" (The Saratogian)
about the show
Simply Exceptional
Barrington Stage Company takes immense pride in bringing the 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, by Sanaz Toosi, to the stage. 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.
Sponsored in part by Jo Ann and Bill Hajjar
The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Fund presents the 2023 Student Matinee Program
FREE ARTISTIC EVENTS
Aftershows
FREE Discussion with purchase of a ticket for that night’s performance.
Stick around after the show for a discussion of the play, its themes and its relation to our community; featuring select cast and creative team. Purchase your tickets by clicking the desired date below.
English — October 7 at 8:00pm | October 14 at 8:00pm
Deeper Looks
FREE DISCUSSION
Come learn more about the immigrant experience in our own backyard. This powerful panel discussion will feature an Immigration Lawyer and University of Albany law professor, an ESL tutor at Southern Berkshire Literacy Network, and an Iranian immigrant who has made her life in Pittsfield.
English — October 1 at 11am, Boyd-Quinson Stage
meet our cast
inside the rehearsal room
production shots
Creative Team
a play on words...
Barrington Stage Company
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