Minerva Arts Center - The MAC

Promoting the importance of an arts-based education by providing high quality arts programming.

The Minerva Arts Center Presents…

Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, music, murder, and mystery!

Based on the popular board game, we invite you to “Play the game to win!” 

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Individual seats are available for $35 each, which includes the Show and Dinner.  Full tables (6 Seats) are available at a discount ($180 or $30 each).

Doors open at 6pm at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown, 906 Main St

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
  • Dinner provided by The Williams Inn
  • Wine by Draper’s Wine & Spirits
  • Grand Prize: A Thanksgiving Centerpiece by Mt. Williams Greenhouse
  • Additional Prizes by:
    • The Freight Yard Pub
    • Brazeau’s Butcher Shop
    • and more!

Clue: The Musical and Dinner!

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Fall Musical – Ages 7 -12

Minerva Arts Center offers a Fall Theatre Arts Workshop for “just the Littles.” Students ages 7 – 12 have the opportunity to perform in their own musical!
Workshop rehearsals will be held at the First Congregational Church, located at 906 Main St. Williamstown, MA.
Workshop will begin October 1st and performances are October 26th and 27th.
Rehearsals are scheduled for afternoons, Mon-Thurs from 3 PM to 5 PM.
Rehearsal dates are as follows: Oct 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th*, 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th*, 25th*.
*Monday Oct. 8th Columbus Day rehearsal 12-5pm. (Tech week October 24th & 25th TBD)
Ages 7 – 12
Tuition: $275
Lead Teaching Artist: Chris Beaulieu
Creative Team: Laurie Brenner, Jennifer Y Howard, Nicole Rizzo, Cassandra Vallieres
Questions or for information on tuition assistance, email:   Jennifer at info@minervaartscenter.org

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Fall Musical – Ages 13 & Up

Minerva Arts Center offers a Fall Theatre Arts Workshop for “big kids” of all ages, 13 and up!
Please RSVP early so we can pick a show appropriate for the cast size, ages, and talents!
Workshop rehearsals will be held at the First Congregational Church, located at 906 Main St. Williamstown, MA.
Workshop will begin October 13th and performances are November 16th and November 17th.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Saturday afternoons from 1 PM to 5 PM and Sunday afternoons from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Rehearsal dates are as follows: Oct 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, Nov. 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th*. (Tech week Nov. 13th – 17th TBD)
*Monday Nov. 12th Veteran’s Day rehearsal 12-5pm.
Ages 13 and up
Tuition: $275
Lead Teaching Artist: Cassandra Vallieres
Creative Team: Laurie Brenner, Jennifer Y Howard, Nicole Rizzo, Chris Beaulieu
Questions or for information on tuition assistance, email:   Jennifer at info@minervaartscenter.org

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BUILD THE MAC Community Meeting

The public is invited to attend an “open house” meeting Thursday, May 3rd, 2018, to hear about the “BUILD THE MAC” plan to create a multi-use performing arts facility in Northern Berkshire County. 

WHERE: Orchards Hotel, 222 Adams Rd, Williamstown
WHEN:    6:00-7:00pm, Thursday, May 3rd
WHAT:    A short presentation at 6:30, followed by a question and answer session.
Light refreshments will be served.

BUILD THE MAC Community Meeting

RSVPs are welcome, but not required.
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Thank you to our sponsors for this event:
Orchards Hotel and Print Shop Williamstown

Volunteer Registration

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the MAC!  Please fill out the following form prior to your first volunteer shift.

Volunteer

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Once Upon a Time… Spring Session

A great introduction to the world of theatre for students age 3-6yo! Games and exercises develop imagination and play, motor and language skills, focus, teamwork, self-confidence, and acting technique! Text is adapted from beloved Fairy Tales full of great characters!
Workshop dates: March 3rd through March 31st, 2018
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.
Performance: 
March 31st at 12:00 PM
Ages 3 – 6
Workshop Fee: $75

Spring 2018

  • Please fill out a registration form for each student. For sibling discounts, please click the "sibling" option. Student full and partial scholarships available to inquire contact Jennifer at 413-475-6228 or info@minervaartscenter.org.
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Once Upon a Time… Summer Session

A great introduction to the world of theatre for students age 3-6yo! Games and exercises develop imagination and play, motor and language skills, focus, teamwork, self-confidence, and acting technique! Text is adapted from beloved Fairy Tales full of great characters!
Workshop dates: August 13th through August 17th, 2018
10:00 to 2:00 PM at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.
Performance: 
August 17th at 2:00 PM
Ages 3 – 6
Workshop Fee: $150

Summer 2018

  • Please fill out a registration form for each student. For sibling discounts, please click the "sibling" option. Student full and partial scholarships available to inquire contact Jennifer at 413-475-6228 or info@minervaartscenter.org.
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Sing-A-Thon

Join us on December 20th for a fun-filled afternoon and evening of karaoke-style singing!  Participants will have the opportunity to sing individually or in groups, racking up credit for every song performed!

Similar to a walk-a-thon, this event will allow students and adults to raise funds for the “Build the MAC” campaign – an ongoing campaign to acquire property for a Performing Arts Center in Northern Berkshire County!

Register today to start gathering pledges!

Download the pledge sheet here: Sing-A-Thon 2017

Once Upon a Time… Fall ’17

A great introduction to the world of theatre for students age 3-6yo! Games and exercises develop imagination and play, motor and language skills, focus, teamwork, self-confidence, and acting technique! Text is adapted from beloved Fairy Tales full of great characters!
Workshop dates: Saturdays, October 14th through November 11th, 2017
11:00 to 1:00 PM at The First Congregational Church of Williamstown.
Performance: 
November 11th at 1:00 PM
Ages 3 – 6
Workshop Fee: $75

Fall Musical – Joseph

Minerva Arts Center offers a Fall Theatre Arts Workshop presenting this classic favorite by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber!
Workshop rehearsals will be held at the First Congregational Church, located at 906 Main St. Williamstown, MA.
Workshop will begin October 14th and performances are November 17th and November 18th.
Rehearsals are scheduled for Saturday afternoons from 1 PM to 5 PM and Sunday afternoons from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Rehearsal dates are as follows: Oct 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, Nov. 4th, 5th, 10th*, 11th, 12th. (Tech week Nov. 13th – 16th TBD)
*Friday Nov. 10th Veteran’s Day rehearsal 12-5pm.
Ages 7 and up
Tuition: $275
Creative Team: Laurie Brenner, Jennifer Y Howard, Nicole Rizzo, Cassandra Vallieres
Questions or for information on tuition assistance, email:   Jennifer at minervaartscenter@gmail.com

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