Jacob’s Pillow Cancels Season Following Fatal Workplace Accident

BECKET — Jacob’s Pillow, a dance center in the Berkshires, announced it has canceled the rest of its summer festival, which was set to run through Aug. 24, following a workplace accident that killed production manager Kat Sirico.

“The Jacob’s Pillow board of trustees and institutional leadership has decided that Festival 2025 will not continue. We have come to this difficult decision following the tragic accident on our campus on August 1. Ticket buyers affected by the cancellations will receive refunds,” the organization stated. “For 93 years, Jacob’s Pillow has been a haven for dance and a community dedicated to its creation, presentation, education, and preservation. We look forward to welcoming audiences back to our campus.”