Arena Civic Theatre Presents: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
Arena Civic Theatre Ignites a Raw, Rebellious New Take on Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Directed by Megan Healey

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Arena Civic Theatre is proud to present a raw, rebellious new production of the cult-classic rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Megan Healey, this stripped-down, amped-up staging doubles as a fundraiser for TransHealth, a Western Massachusetts nonprofit that provides gender-affirming healthcare and support to the trans community.

Performances will take place at the historic Shea Theater in downtown Turners Falls. In a twist worthy of Hedwig herself, the roles of Hedwig and Yitzhak will be alternated between two powerhouse performers - Clay Gregory and Charlie William - each bringing their own fire and vulnerability to the stage.

Fueled by a blistering rock score and razor-sharp wit, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the story of a genderqueer East German rocker navigating heartbreak, identity, and radical self-invention. This production honors the show’s gritty roots while pushing it into bold new territory/artistically charged, community-driven, and unapologetically queer.
Every member of the cast and crew is donating their time to ensure that 100% of proceeds support TransHealth’s mission of inclusive, life-affirming care.

Thursday 10/9 at 7:00 PM
Sunday 10/12 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tuesday 10/14 at 7:00 PM
Thu 10/16 at 7:00 PM
Fri 10/17 at 7:00 PM

Tickets available at www.sheatheater.org.

For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact Sue Dresser at
arenacivicboard@gmail.com.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing,
LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Underwriters

Australis Aquaculture • Artisan Beverage Cooperative • Benjamin Company • Berkshire Brewing Company • Cohn and Company Real Estate Agency • Community Credit • Common Capital • Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts • Connecticut River Internists • Dean's Beans • Easthampton Savings Bank • FirstLight GDF Suezna • Gill Tavern • Gilmore and Farrell Insurance Company • Goff Media • Great Falls Harvest • Green River Festival • Greenfield Community College • Greenfield Cooperative Bank • Greenfield Savings Bank • Loot • Massachusetts Cultural Council • Montague Bookmill • Montague WebWorks • Northeast Solar • People's Pint • Rainmaker Consulting • The Rendezvous • Solar Store of Greenfield • Stobierski and Connor • Told Video • True North Transit • Turn It Up

Exciting News for A Happening V: The Bestiary

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received generous grants from the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Community Foundation of Western MA to support our 2025 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening V: The Bestiary.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 50 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by Aesop's Fables, George Orwell's Animal Farm, newly imagined cautionary tales, and creature myths of all origins.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!