Join us in making a difference for women and girls in our community
WAM Theatre celebrates its 15th Anniversary Season.
For over 15 years, WAM Theatre has thrived at the intersection of art and activism, presenting critically-acclaimed stories and innovative theatrical productions that center the lives of women and girls. Located in Western Massachusetts, WAM’s impact extends beyond the theatre.
WAM makes theater to advocate for a better world for women and girls, and we do this by building critical partnerships with thought leaders and community-based organizations who work on the front lines of gender and racial justice to provide access to safety, health, education, creative expression, and financial freedom for those who need it most. Then, we invest directly back into our community by donating a portion of proceeds from our Mainstage production back to our partners.
Across 15 seasons, WAM has presented more than 60 stories and donated over $100,000 to our community. Now, we are seeking to engage companies, organizations, and brands that are mission-aligned and share our values to develop fundraising campaigns, cause marketing, co-branded products, and awareness about WAM’s mission and community partners to increase our impact in the years to come.
WAM truly believes by harnessing the power of storytelling and creative community programming, we will improve the lives of girls and women in Western MA and beyond—where gender bias and discrimination continues to thrive. Join us in creating a future for girls and women that is safe, sustainable, equitable, and inclusive. Will you partner with us for our 15th Anniversary Season?
Genee Coreno Molly Merrihew
Artistic Director Managing Director
Our Impact & Mission
WAM Theatre’s mission is to create professional theatre with a focus on the stories of people who identify as women and to use that art as activism to support opportunities for women and girls. Since 2010, WAM Theatre has raised over $100,000 to increase access to education, leadership training, and financial empowerment. In collaboration with our community partners, WAM has raised awareness of some of the most impactful issues for women and girls, including domestic and gender-based violence, human trafficking, climate change, and maternal health.
Our Reach
- 5,000+ community members annually gather in support of WAM’s programs
- 300+ young people are transformed by WAM’s education programs each year
- 60+ artists and creatives (75% who are female-identifying), receive equitable paid work through WAM each season
- 80+ community volunteers support WAM’s mission-driven initiatives
- 8 passionate Board Members (100% female-identifying and over 50% BIPOC) provide governance to the organization– overseeing WAM’s ongoing strategic and fiscal health
- 6 dedicated year-round employees plus dozens of local independent contractors are employed by WAM annually to uphold our empowering and ambitious mission
Our 15th Anniversary Programming
Celebrate WAM’s 15th Anniversary season with four dynamic original theatrical presentations of stories directed and written by women that draw on past traditions to envision new futures.
- Mainstage Performance: Galileo’s Daughter written by Jessica Dickey & directed by Reena Dutt. October 20-November 3, 2024. The Elayne P. Bernstein Theater, Shakespeare & Company, Lenox. Will transfer to Central Square Boston following Berkshire Debut.
- 15 Year Benefit & Performance: A site-specific performance of Outside, an original work by WAM’s new Artistic Director, Genée Coreno, followed by a terrace celebration. August 18, 2024. The Mount, Lenox.
- Community Engagement: WAM is committed to empowering communities to embrace the role of arts and activism through the BIPOC Apprenticeship Program, Elder & Teen Ensemble, Bi-Lingual Theatre Workshops & more.
Your support uplifts WAM’s work.
Our 2024 season gathers our community around the dynamic stories of women and girls, defying expectations and stereotypes, and stepping into power in unexpected ways. Your support enables artists to create innovative, thought-provoking theatre, and educators to lead empowering programs for our community. By becoming a Business Partner today you can help us positively impact women and girls in the Berkshires and beyond.
Download a copy of our business sponsorship opportunities HERE.
Interested in talking with WAM about sponsorship opportunities?
Contact Genee Coreno, Artistic Director, to set up a meeting today! genee@wamtheatre.com
or 413-274-8122.