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