THEATER

Triplex youth film festival, Amherst historical audio theater, Word Nerd on 'The Odyssey'

The Triplex Cinema's Trifest youth film festival returns to Great Barrington, audio-based work of theater, "Common," tells the story of Amherst, and the Word Nerd draws links from 'The Odyssey' to modern English.

Kaliis Smith is at the Triplex Cinema with the managing director, Ben Elliott.

Interviews & Talk

Double Edge Theatre's "Cada Luna Azul", Triplex's new film series, 'A History of the Cherokee Nation'

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We find out what Double Edge Theatre has in store for their annual summer spectacle, speak with Mount Holyoke professor Patricia Dawson about her great aunt's book, "A History of the Cherokee Nation," and visit The Triplex Cinema for their "FREE AIR CONDITIONING" series.

Quabbin Reservoir in western Massachusetts is one of the largest unfiltered water supplies in the United States, according to the state. It is a primary source of high quality water for Boston through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority water supply system. The 412 billion gallon reservoir covers 39 square miles with 181 miles of shoreline. Recreational activities are regulated and limited to protect 2.7 million people’s drinking water.

Interviews & Talk

Quabbin Reservoir, Plays in Place at Historic Deerfield, Word Nerd

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We check out the needs of the surrounding towns of the Quabbin Reservoir, talk about how to talk about the 250th with guest Word Nerd Peter Sokolowski, and talk to Historic Deerfield about their Plays in Place series.

Ska band Futon Lasagna joins The Fabulous 413 ahead of the Pioneer Valley Ska Festival.

Interviews & Talk

Pioneer Valley Ska Festival, Etchings Festival, Silverthorne Theater Company

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We preview the Pioneer Valley Ska Festival with band Futon Lasagna, learn about the 17th Etchings Festival in Florence, and check out the Silverthorne Theater Company's newest production.

Current North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey.

Interviews & Talk

North Adams Mayor Jenifer Macksey, Mount Holyoke Summer Theater returns, J.S. Bryant School

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We bring June's Mayor-of-the-Month to North Adams with Mayor Jennifer Macksey, we visit Mount Holyoke College for the return of their Summer Theater program, and visit the J.S. Bryant School to learn about their LGBTQIA2S+ programming.

"Grief ... A Comedy" is a comedy special by Alison Larkin.

Interviews & Talk

'Grief... A Comedy', 'Our Hero Balthazar', Word Nerd

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We talk to comedian Alison Larkin about her comedy special, "Grief... A Comedy", chat with filmmaker Ricky Camelleri about the new film, "Our Hero Balthazar," and check in with the Word Nerd.

The Fabulous 413 visits Herman Melville's estate in the Berkshires.

Interviews & Talk

"Legoland: A Dark Comedy," Arrowhead Herman Melville estate

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We check out the "Legoland" theater production at CitySpace and tour Arrowhead, Herman Melville's country estate as it opens for the season.

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band joins The Fabulous 413 for a live music session.

Interviews & Talk

Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Little Garden Theater, Word Nerd

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We get a special Live Music Wednesday with Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, talk with Little Garden Theater's upcoming productions, and talk with Word Nerd Emily Brewster.

folx from dance company Boca Tuya, The Adams Theater, and the Fabulous 413 Team at the Adams Theater

Interviews & Talk

Boca Tuya, Free Comic Book Day, "Absence, Presence"

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We hear about Boca Tuya's residency at Adams Theater, celebrate Free Comic Books Day, and learn about the memorial celebration for Nat Graves at the Shea Theater.

Creator Patric Madden [right] and producer Urgyen Joshi [left] speak to The Fabulous 413 about their production of "Acting Class: 2 Fast, 2 Furrious."

Interviews & Talk

Dusty Goat Farm, 'Acting Class,' Word Nerd

Monte Belmonte, Kaliis Smith

We talk with Erin Sewell of Dusty Goat Farm about growing microgreens, chat with Patric Madden and Urgyen Joshi about their second production of "Acting Class: 2 Fast, 2 Furrious," and get word nerdy with senior editor Emily Brewster of Merriam-Webster.