Featuring local professional actors and directors, the Fresh Takes play readings continue WAM’s commitment to connecting Berkshire audiences to female playwrights who are contributing to national and international theatre conversations.

Each reading is be followed by a brief discussion with the artists.

Over the past ten years, Fresh Takes has included plays by: Christina Anderson, Tanya Barfield, Amy Berryman, Sarah Bierstock, Bekah Brunstetter, Moira Buffini, Laura Maria Censabella, Caryl Churchill, Lydia R Diamond, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Kate Hennig, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Jessica Kahkoska, Talya Kingston, Deborah Zoe Laufer, Jacqueline E. Lawton, Rachel Lynett, Alyson Mead, Molly Smith Metzler, Meg Miroshnik, Dominique Morisseau, Geetha Reddy, Heidi Schreck, Steff Smith, Loy A. Webb, Lauren Yee, Karen Zacarías, Anna Ziegler.