About The Foundry

Built in 1994 as a glass blowing studio, the building’s name references its roots. Now the venue produces theater, music, comedy, spoken word, educational workshops and more, providing a safe place to create dangerous work. Work that counteracts the passive, the isolating, the distance between people. Come experience joyful creation, partake in brave exploration, meet the person sitting next to you, share about what you’re seeing, buy them a drink. Our goal is to present relevant live performance that is accessible for diverse audiences; art that connects and inspires us, and incites us to leap across cultural boundaries. The Foundry is a holding tank for raw, funny, challenging, empowering work that changes the lens through which we view each other.

WHO ARE WE

AMY BRENTANO (PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR)

The Foundry’s owner, Amy Brentano (She/Her), moved to the Berkshires from New York City in 2002. A theater artist and educator, her dream has long been to acquire a physical space where challenging, new work can be supported, unheard stories can be given a platform, and  artists generous of spirit can convene and produce work that questions old ideas.

Noh Bailey (Creative Managing Director)

Noh Bailey (She/Her) is a multidisciplinary performance artist, writer, and designer rooted in the Berkshires. She has collaborated extensively with regional theater companies and arts organizations, building a practice that spans performance, visual art, and storytelling. Most recently, she served as Digital Marketing Associate at The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home.

As Creative Managing Director at The Foundry, she is dedicated to cultivating a space where bold, challenging work can thrive and where artists feel supported to take risks and share “dangerous” work.

Accesibility

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. We strive to provide an event that is welcoming, accommodating, and supportive of diverse accessibility needs.

Our venue is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces and restrooms are available. And wheelchair accessible seating is available upon request. Please contact us at info@thefoundryws.com or 413.232.5222 for accessibility coordination.

PARKING

Please note that there is limited parking at The Foundry.

We encourage you to use one of the three public parking lots in the town (one is across from the Post Office, one is behind Berkshire Bank and one is just off Main Street,)  or parking spaces on Main Street.

If you park on or off Main Street, it is just a quick walk across the Williams River bridge to the venue.

Please do not park at the Post Office, Trúc Orient Express or on any other private property to avoid parking tickets.