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It's a Summer Tradition!

Sally-Jane's annual reading of Edith Wharton's,
"The Mission of Jane" is always a delightful combination of at
The Mount
on Wednesday August 19, 2020.

Sally-Jane has been a part of this wonderful series of professional actors bringing classic short stories to life on the beautiful Terrace at the Mount for several years. Her performance of this work is remarkable.

Wine and other light refreshments will be served. Seating on the terrace is limited and must be reserved online in advance. Seating will begin at 5:00 pm for café service and readings will begin at 5:30 pm.

Free for Members
$10 non-members
                          All proceeds benefit The Mount


"You managed to create both vocally and with the most subtle physical gestures create 4 very distinct and knowable characters... WOW to me that's acting of the first order!"

To inquire about booking Sally-Jane for readings, workshops or performances, please send an email!

Past Performances
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Reading of "The Mission of Jane" by Edith Wharton

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Wednesday Shorts at the Mount

Sally-Jane's annual reading of Edith Wharton's, 
"The Mission of Jane" is always a delightful combination of at 
The Mount
 on Wednesday August 19, 2020.

Sally-Jane has been a part of this wonderful series of professional actors bringing classic short stories to life on the beautiful Terrace at the Mount for several years. Her performance of this work is remarkable.

"You managed to create both vocally and with the most subtle physical gestures create 4 very distinct and knowable characters... WOW to me that's acting of the first order!"


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Sally-Jane returned for her annual reading of Edith Wharton's, "The Mission of Jane" at The Mount on Wednesday July 18, 2019.

One of many praises for her performance reading...

"You managed to create both vocally and with the most subtle physical gestures create 4 very distinct and knowable characters... WOW to me that's acting of the first order!"

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DECEMBER 2
Storrowtown Village
West Springfield, MA 


Sally-Jane will read from Charles Dickens, "The Ghost of Christmas Past" and perform excerpts from her memoir on the relationships and realities of holidays that resonate with all of us.

This performance is part of Storrowtown's annual FREE winter holiday festival. Tour Storrowton's 18th & 19th century buildings, seasonally decorated by area garden clubs, florists and decorators. Join us for musical performances, storytelling, old-fashioned craft demonstrations, ice sculpting, Sweet Shoppe, kids' crafts, and old-fashioned Santa and much more. Holiday gifts, decorations and many unique items are available in the Gift Shop and Christmas Shop.

Performance Venues:

Arena Stage                        
Washington, DC
March 24, 2012 

SCCF
Sanibel, FL

The Guthrie Center
Great Barrington, MA
                       
Sanibel Community House
Sanibel, FL

The Whitney Center for the Arts
Pittsifeld, MA     

The Olde Santa Fe Association
Santa Fe, NM

Berkshire Women's Writers Festival
Great Barrington, MA

Sandisfield Arts Center
​Sandisfield, MA
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The Mount

Sally-Jane returns to The Mount for one her favorite Berkshire summer traditions!  Enjoy a summer afternoon on The Mount’s view-rich Terrace while listening to Wharton’s short stories read by professional actors. These stories showcase Wharton’s gift for social satire.

​Gardens are open for strolling. Wine and other light refreshments are available for purchase.  The readings begin at 5 pm on the Terrace.


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Pine Run Village - Private Performance
​Doylestown, PA

Sally-Jane returns to Pine Run Village with her timely performance of Everything Old is New Again with Musical Director Uel Wade.

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​My Alternative Facts of Life
A Benefit for Berkshire Music School

Pittsfield, MA
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In her benefit for Berkshire Music School Education Programs, Sally-Jane Heit entertained a full house with her latest show, My Alternative Facts of Life, bringing her irreverent stories, skits, and songs to life with music, comedy, and other “truths”.  Sally-Jane was be accompanied by Musical Director, Uel Wade.


Sally-Jane is always thrilled to share her passion for Cabaret.  As guest artist at Berkshire Music School she shares her experiences with teens and adults who are carrying on the the tradition.
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Everything Old is New Again (ask my plastic surgeon!)

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​Benefit for Temple Beth Shalom, Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM
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In a performance to benefit Temple Beth Shalom, Sally-Jane Heit proved that "Everything Old Is New Again" (ask her plastic surgeon). Through her own cast of characters – single and married, old and young, and everything in between, Sally-Jane irreverently, dramatically, musically and in technicolor proves her point. Accompanied by pianist Bert Dalton.


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The Mount, Lenox, MA
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Sally Jane read Edith Wharton's, "The Mission of Jane"
The perfect choice for Sally-Jane, this witty and humorous work of Edith Wharton's had the audience captivated and amused.  It was clear why Edith Wharton’s writings continue to captivate readers and win Wharton new fans!
Enjoy Wharton on Wednesdays on The Mount’s view-rich Terrace while listening to Wharton’s short stories read by professional actors. Gardens are open for strolling. Wine and other light refreshments are available for purchase.

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Sally-Jane Heit mounted her own primary at The Mount

In the glorious setting of Edith Wharton’s Drawing Room, she set out to prove that Everything Old is New Again (ask her plastic surgeon).

A few centuries back, her great friend Voltaire (a great dancer) said, “History doesn’t repeat itself.  People do.”



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An exclusive one-night-only benefit for the Old Santa Fe Association.

Irreverently and musically, Sally-Jane Heit performed her one-woman show, “For A Woman Her Age” with Musical Director Bert Dalton.  Thursday, September 3 



 


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Sally-Jane read, The Mission of Jane at Edith Wharton's home, The Mount





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Saturday, May 16, 2015
7:00pm
Sandisfield Arts Center
Sandisfield, MA

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Sunday February 22, 2015
A private salon performance in Sanibel, FL. If you will be in the area and are interested in attending or would like to schedule a Salon Performance, please email info@sallyjaneheit.com.

For A Woman Her Age! A Memoir Making Workshop

March 15, 2015
2:00pm
Berkshire Festival of Women Writers 

The Mount, Lenox, MA
$15 admission to benefit BFWW
Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Berkshire Festival of Women Writers Autumn Salon

November 16, 2014
Sally-Jane performed among a select group of comic and compelling women presenting at a special BFWW Event.
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Sally-Jane Heit’s Vaudeville Extravagana – A Benefit for The Guthrie Center

September 27, 2014
Sally-Jane Heit’s 2nd Annual Vaudeville Benefit


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Saturday, September 6, 2014 
PS21Cider Party
Chatham, NY

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July 27, 2014 - 
A Salon of Song and Satire : Me and Thee and We: The Prounouns of Relationships
A benefit for The Berkshire Festival of Women Writers. 


July 5, 2014 - PS21 Fashion inTENTsive
A benefit for PS21 Chatham.  
Chatham, NY
Sunday May 17, 2014
Berkshire Festival of Women Writers Mother's Day Event
Sandisfield Arts Center
Sandisfield, MA
Sunday March 30, 2014
Before I Forget... Performance and workshop
Berkshire Festival of Women Writers
The Mount
Lenox, MA

August 17, 2013
Vaudeville - A Valentine to an Old Theatre Art Form
The Guthrie Center
Great Barrington, MA

July 20, 2013
Studio 1010
Anacortes, WA

March 8, 2013
Berkshire Festival of Women Writers
Great Barrington, MA

March 2, 2013
Unicorn Theater
Great Barrington, MA


          

          


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