The Literacy Project to Present One-woman Show ‘The Belle of Amherst’

AMHERST — The public is invited to step inside the world of Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst, a one-woman show starring Louise Krieger. Written by William Luce, directed by Russ Ekstrom, and produced by Catherine King, this intimate performance brings Dickinson’s words and spirit to life on stage.

Performances will be held at the Amherst Woman’s Club, 35 Triangle St., Amherst, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets, which cost $20.

The show is presented by the Literacy Project, a nonprofit organization that provides free classes and programs for adults, ages 16 and over, who do not have their high school diploma and want to improve their reading, writing, math, and digital literacy skills, complete their GED/HiSet, and prepare to enroll in college or secure higher-paying jobs. This production celebrates literature, performance, and community.

“I’m really pleased we have the opportunity to share this production with our students and community,” Literacy Project Executive Director Colleen Kucinski said. “For our students who study Emily Dickinson’s works in their classes, this is an invaluable addition to their learning. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this amazing woman’s life.”

The Belle of Amherst is presented by arrangement with Dramatist Play Service Inc. The show is funded in part by a grant from the Amherst Cultural Council and sponsored by Renaissance Builders and Greenfield Savings Bank.