At Jacob's Pillow, a renowned dance center in Becket, Massachusetts, a tragic workplace accident occurred on August 1, 2025, resulting in the death of production manager Kat Sirico. Sirico, along with a summer intern, was moving staging platforms on a dolly downhill when they lost control of the dolly. Sirico tripped and fell while trying to regain control, and the dolly rolled over them. The platforms then fell off the dolly and landed on Sirico, causing fatal injuries. The incident was classified as a workplace accident, and no criminal charges are expected to be filed. Despite attempts by bystanders and emergency personnel to save Sirico, they did not survive. Kat Sirico was described as an essential and deeply devoted member of the Jacob's Pillow team and an alumna of the center. Following this tragic event, Jacob's Pillow made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of its 2025 summer dance festival, which was set to run until August 24. Ticket holders for the canceled events are to receive refunds. This summer season was particularly significant as it marked the reopening of the newly rebuilt Doris Duke Theatre, which had been destroyed by fire in 2020. Jacob's Pillow is a prestigious venue known for hosting one of the longest-running dance festivals in the United States, attracting top dancers from around the world. The center commemorated Kat Sirico's contributions and expressed deep condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues as the community mourns the loss. This incident and the subsequent cancellation of the festival have deeply affected the Jacob's Pillow community and the broader dance world.