'Closet Cases' Comedy Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — "Closet Cases," an LGBTQIA+ comedy and storytelling show, will mark its 20th anniversary with a performance at Wander in Pittsfield on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 PM. 
 
The event is part of Pride Month celebrations.
 
The show features queer performers sharing personal narratives related to coming out and transitioning. 
 
The Pittsfield lineup includes Vicki Ferentinos, David Hodorowski, Brandy Rowell, and Jay Santangelo, with Shawn Hollenbach as host. 
 
"Each time we mount Closet Cases, we build a space for queer folks to laugh, cry, and celebrate their journeys together," said show creator and host Shawn Hollenbach. 
 
Jay Santangelo, founder of Wander and a featured performer, added, "We're honored to bring the show to Pittsfield during Pride Month and continue the tradition in this vibrant, welcoming community." 
 
Tickets are priced at $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit: www.wanderberkshires.com
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Battle of the Berkshires Tournament Continues in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team earned a 12-4 win over the Nor'Easters to wrap up pool play at the Battle of the Berkshires at the Doyle Complex.
 
Arianna Perkins went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and four RBIs to lead a 13-hit attack for the Force.
 
Lillian MacDonald was 2-for-3 at the plate with a pair of doubles, and Ava MacMahon, Mackenzie Biros and Markiara Jackson each had a pair of hits.
 
Amelia Polidoro and McMahon split time in the circle in the five-inning win, combining to strike out eight and allow three earned runs.
 
The Force 16U squad took a pair of losses earlier in the day on Saturday: 11-2 to the Worcester Union Rose and 12-10 to the Charlton Wildfire.
 
Elsewhere in 16U play, the the Greylock Thunder Saturday beat the Demo, 17-2.
 
Avery Lane earned the win in the circle with a three-inning, complete-game effort.
 
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