How long is the open rehearsal?

The session runs approximately two hours. Check the event page for exact start and end times.

Are photos or recordings allowed?

House rules may restrict photography or recording; arrive early to review posted policies or ask staff.

Is the event family friendly?

Content and tone vary by production; the listing does not specify age limits—contact the venue for guidance on suitability.

Is the venue accessible?

Accessibility information was not provided in the listing; contact the '62 Center directly for specific accommodations.

Watch a New Musical Take Shape: Fertile Ground Open Rehearsal at the '62 Center

At the '62 Center for the Arts, 1000 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267, an open rehearsal becomes a front row seat to artistic invention. Fertile Ground: Fountain of You brings a new musical by Faye Chiao and Tasha Gordon-Solomon into public view during the Summer at the '62 Center residency. The two hour session removes theatrical finish and shows the work in progress. Inside the center you will find a working stage framed by a lighting grid, a rehearsal pit, a modest fly system, and seating that ranges from orchestra to balcony. The key features of the scene are the stage, the lightboard, the musicians offstage, and the conversational cluster of creators who move between notes. Nearby geological elements include the Berkshires and the Taconic Range, and that regional presence is felt in the quiet rhythm of the audience between cues. This open rehearsal is an exercise in listening. Directors call changes, composers test melodies, and performers try phrasing. You will notice structural decisions up close: timing of choreography, shifts in tempo, and the choices that will later become polished. Because the event is designed to show process, expect a candid atmosphere and occasional spoken notes from the creative team. Practical details are straightforward. Check in at the meeting point listed as '62 Center for the Arts, 1000 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267 and plan for roughly two hours on site. Arrive early to secure seating and to read any house rules about photography and recording. The space is part of Williamstown’s cultural life and complements outdoor options like hiking and gallery visits, making it easy to pair an arts session with time outdoors. What makes the '62 Center special here is its role as a hub for experimentation. The Fertile Ground Residency invites risk and iteration and places that process in public view, which is rare to find in a small college town. The rehearsal offers both entertainment and a masterclass in creative collaboration, and it is a clear reason to include Williamstown on an itinerary focused on culture and place. If you want to witness a musical as it is built, this is a direct route. Tickets and reservations are available through the event page; use the provided referral link to book. For travelers who enjoy both stagecraft and landscape, Fertile Ground: Fountain of You is an accessible, instructive, and memorable two hour window into how new theater gets made. Plan to follow up with a visit to nearby museums, a short hike on local trails, or a coffee shop conversation that extends the rehearsal notes into personal reflection and practical insight about the craft and the landscape that shaped the work you just witnessed. Bring curiosity always.