peerless

"Moreover, the most urgent, visceral, and arresting productions I saw in the Berkshires over the summer were directed by women, including ... Barrington Stage Company’s “Peerless,’’ directed by Louisa Proske ..." - The Boston Globe, "A Wishlist for Boston Theatre in 2017"
 

peerless
by Jiehae Park

produced by Barrington Stage Company
July/ August 2016

Nominated for a Berkshire Theatre Award (Outstanding Direction)

"Director Louisa Proske has done yeoman’s work in pulling strong and intelligent performances from her cast ... When members of the opening night audience speak of memorable theatrical experiences they will have to touch upon this peerless peerless." - Berkshire On Stage

"A meditation on contemporary American culture, the insanely competitive climate of higher education, and the particular contribution of Asians to the current pressure cooker environment." - Arts Fuse

"unlike anything I have ever seen ... insanely brilliant while totally twisted ...phenomenal production!" - Onstageblog

Cast: Sasha Diamond, Laura Sohn, Adina Verson, Ethan Dubin, Ronald Alexander Peet

Designers: John McDermott, Elivia Bovenzi, Oliver Wason, Jeremy Bloom