Greenfield Community College
Life Behind the Lens: Selected Stories from 40 Years in the Movie Industry with Mike Haley
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCelebrate the opening of GCC's fall theater production of "Angels in America" with Hollywood veteran Mike Haley, assistant director of HBO’s television adaptation of the Tony and Pulitzer award-winning play. Mike Haley has worked on over 60 feature films and 18 television movies and has worked with some of American’s greatest directors including Sidney Lumet, Sidney Pollock, Barry Levinson, Penny Marshall, Harold Ramis, and Mike Nichols. His relationship with Nichols spans 30 years and 13 films including "Biloxi Blues," "Working Girl," "Primary Colors," "Angels In America," and "Charlie Wilson’s War." He’s also worked with actors and actresses including Katherine Hepburn, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep, Madonna, and Morris the Cat. He’s had a prolific career as an actor in roles opposite Sophia Loren, Christian Slater and John Travolta and played the umpire who throws Tom Hanks out of the game after the classic “There’s no crying in baseball!” scene in "A League Of Their Own." Mike has received two Humanitas Prizes, The Christopher Award, a Directors Guild of American citation and an Emmy for his work on "Angels in America." As we prepare to welcome Angels to GCC theater, we are excited to have Mr. Haley in person to share stories…
The Loneliness Project
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGCC and community partners host a series of public conversations about loneliness and its impact on Franklin County residents—our community, our schools, our human service organizations, our faith-based institutions, our health care providers, and our lives. In May of 2023 U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a public health epidemic: "Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis that has harmed individual and societal health." Loneliness increases the likelihood of premature death by 26%; 71% of adolescents and young adults report experiencing loneliness versus 50% for those 80 and older; and evidence suggests loneliness contributes significantly to mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety. It has even been surmised that loneliness has an impact on our capacity to function as a democracy. As the political divide grows and loneliness peaks, our lack of connection makes us less likely to connect with those who have different points of view—and as we seek to put our arms around the scope of this challenge, we will wrestle with appropriate responses, strategies and solutions. Free and open to the public; please note additional sessions on Friday, October 20, 12-1pm at the J.W. Olver Transit Center and Thursday,…
Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGCC’s fall theater performance of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches, a complex, often metaphorical and at times symbolic examination of AIDS and homosexuality in the United States in the 1980s. Directed by Tom Geha with a cast and crew of students, staff and community members. Reserve tickets online at https://www.gcc.mass.edu/theater. $10 general public, $5 students/seniors.
Auditions for ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1 & 2
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesAuditions Mon, Sept 11 at 4pm-7pm* Tue, Sept 12 at 4pm-7pm* Callbacks Wed, Sept 13 at 4pm* * Plan on attending either Monday OR Tuesday for Auditions, as well as Wednesday for Callbacks. You can arrive anytime during the 3-hour audition time, but arriving closer to the start is better for pairing you with other actors. Where: Sloan Theater, GCC Main Campus, 1st Floor South Building Special Note: We will be casting for Part One with the actor having the opportunity to do both, Part One and Two. Additional Info: Productions: Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play Angels in America, Part One & Two, by Tony Kushner, Directed by Tom Geha Fall 2023 - Part One: Millennium Approaches Rehearsal Dates: Sep 18 -Nov 9 Performance Dates: Nov 10 -18 Spring 2024 - Part Two: Perestroika Rehearsal Dates: Feb 5 -Apr 11 Performance Dates: Apr 12 -20 Prep: No audition preparation or production experience required, though audition sides and character breakdowns are available online at: https://tinyurl.com/CharactersSides Open to all students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community Questions? Feel free to contact Tom Geha at gehat@gcc.mass.edu
Auditions for ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1 & 2
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesAuditions Mon, Sept 11 at 4pm-7pm* Tue, Sept 12 at 4pm-7pm* Callbacks Wed, Sept 13 at 4pm* * Plan on attending either Monday OR Tuesday for Auditions, as well as Wednesday for Callbacks. You can arrive anytime during the 3-hour audition time, but arriving closer to the start is better for pairing you with other actors. Where: Sloan Theater, GCC Main Campus, 1st Floor South Building Special Note: We will be casting for Part One with the actor having the opportunity to do both, Part One and Two. Additional Info: Productions: Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play Angels in America, Part One & Two, by Tony Kushner, Directed by Tom Geha Fall 2023 - Part One: Millennium Approaches Rehearsal Dates: Sep 18 -Nov 9 Performance Dates: Nov 10 -18 Spring 2024 - Part Two: Perestroika Rehearsal Dates: Feb 5 -Apr 11 Performance Dates: Apr 12 -20 Prep: No audition preparation or production experience required, though audition sides and character breakdowns are available online at: https://tinyurl.com/CharactersSides Open to all students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community Questions? Feel free to contact Tom Geha at gehat@gcc.mass.edu
New England Green River Marathon
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe New England Green River Marathon is one of the most beautiful races in New England. Starting in Marlboro, Vermont and following the course of the Green River through an 1870’s covered bridge, and ending with a finish-line celebration in the shade of maple trees at Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts. This USATF-certified (Certification MA18003JK) course has a net 1,400 foot drop over a rolling, downhill course that has seen many personal best and Boston qualifying times for well-trained runners. Schedule Saturday, August 26, 2023 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Bib pickup at Greenfield Community College Sunday, August 27, 2023 5:00 a.m. – First bus leaves from Greenfield Community College for the start (arrives at approximately 5:45 a.m.). This might be slightly later as we will wait for the first bus to fill before sending it. 5:30 a.m. – Last bus leaves from Greenfield Community College for the start (Arrives at approximately 6:15 a.m.) 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 am – Bib pick-up at Runner Services near the start at the Potash Hill campus in Marlboro, Vermont. There are toilets, bag drop, an indoor shelter for stretching and relaxing, water, and opportunities for warmup runs all around the Potash Hill campus…
Age-Friendly Communities Meeting & Resource Fair
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesLifePath, GCC and the Franklin Regional Council of Governments invite members of the community to attend an in-person informational session and conversation about the Franklin County and North Quabbin Age-Friendly Project. Participants will learn how the local project has unfolded, have the opportunity to offer input, and understand how the age-friendly regional priorities are being set and next steps. Come join us!
GCC Day
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesWe're celebrating our community with our second annual GCC Day! Food trucks, local beer from Hitchcock Brewing, music from WRSI and family-friendly activities (and a bounce house!) from Franklin County's Y.
The Minutes
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGCC’s Theater’s spring performance of The Minutes, a comedy by Tracy Letts about small town politics and real world power that exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives. Directed by Tom Geha with a cast and crew of GCC students, faculty and staff and local community members. Recommended for mature audiences and children 10+ years with parental guidance. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors at the door. Seating in our newly renovated Sloan Theater is limited—advance reservations strongly encouraged at https://www.gcc.mass.edu/theater
The Minutes
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGCC’s Theater’s spring performance of The Minutes, a comedy by Tracy Letts about small town politics and real world power that exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives. Directed by Tom Geha with a cast and crew of GCC students, faculty and staff and local community members. Recommended for mature audiences and children 10+ years with parental guidance. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors at the door. Seating in our newly renovated Sloan Theater is limited—advance reservations strongly encouraged at https://www.gcc.mass.edu/theater
GCC Arts Night
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGCC celebrates the arts! Join us for our annual evening of performances and the opening reception for our annual Art Student Exhibit. Featuring The Minutes, a comedic play by Tracy Letts (5:30-6:50pm), chorus performance (6:50-7pm) and reception and music in the South Gallery (7-9pm)—Beatles & Radiohead Ensemble, originals from our songwriting class, student recital pieces and free improvisation by students in Creative Musicianship.
The Minutes
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGCC’s Theater’s spring performance of The Minutes, a comedy by Tracy Letts about small town politics and real world power that exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives. Directed by Tom Geha with a cast and crew of GCC students, faculty and staff and local community members. Recommended for mature audiences and children 10+ years with parental guidance. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors at the door. Seating in our newly renovated Sloan Theater is limited—advance reservations strongly encouraged at https://www.gcc.mass.edu/theater