From an idea hatched by two veteran theater colleagues (somewhat along the lines of “Let’s start a professional summer theater”), Silverthorne Theater Company has emerged in a short five years to become a major player in the culture-rich Western Massachusetts/Pioneer Valley theater scene.
Michael Nix performs on Banjar, classical guitar, banjo, lute, and mandolin, throughout the United States and Asia; has recorded for the PBS series “American Experience”, several independent documentaries, numerous CD projects; and his compositions are performed internationally. His music has been heard “Weekend Edition”, and other NPR programs.
Dog Hollow Press is an independent press based in Greenfield, MA.
Musica Franklin is a music education program open to all Franklin County children age 7-12. Musica Franklin is modeled on El Sistema, a hugely successful music and social change program that was started in Venezuela 40 years ago. El Sistema is now practiced all over the world, helping to lift children and their families out of poverty.
Affiliates
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Burlington VT branch
Greening Greenfield, Greenfield, MA
Racial Justice Rising, Greenfield, MA
Our programs are also supported by:
Cultural Council of Greenfield (Mass Cultural Council)
(Click here for a list of our previous affiliates, prior to 2015.)
