THEATER

We learn about the local inspirations behind Radiotopia's podcast, "We're Doing The Wiz," with hosts Ian Coss and Sakin Ibrahim and take our latest Local Hero Spotlight to Ruffled Feathers Farm.

We hear about the 3rd annual Juneteenth Freedom Concert with the SSO, talk to the Silverthorne Theater Company about some upcoming productions and visit Ray's Family Farm in Southwick.

We learn about some exciting upcoming productions from Nero Orchestra and Eggtooth Productions and the nuances behind depicting the history of enslavement in picture books.

We learn how to celebrate authenticity with this weekend's Hampshire Pride and the Rainbow Players Theater and discover life on planets far, far away with Mr. Universe.

We hear about the healing powers of storytelling with the Truth Tellers Theater, hear live music from band Escaper and take our latest Thunderdome to Provisions.

We explore Jacob's Pillow and all of its season's offerings with Pamela Tatge, executive director, and Holly Jones, producing director.

We learn about the Scarlet Sock Foundation's mission to bring social justice to theater, take a tour of the new Little Light Farm and find out about recent changes at the Stowe Center for Literary Action.

We learn how Wander Berkshires is celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, check in with the 2nd annual Montague Shakespeare Festival and discuss some dark matters with Mr. Universe.

We check out the fresh produce at the Holyoke Winter Farmers' Market, find out about the east coast premiere of an entirely Chickasaw opera and, like, chat with the Word Nerd.

We learn about Holyoke High School's upcoming production of "Lord of the Flies," preview another story that will be featured at CISA's Field Notes storytelling event and learn about Berkshire Cider Project's upcoming wassailing event.