“Once” opening night
Inside the Role of an Intimacy Director
Crista Marie Jackson helps actors navigate consent, connection, and creativity in “Dodi & Diana.” In a rehearsal room at Capital Repertory Theatre, Crista Marie Jackson moves quietly between actors, director, and script — shaping moments that are as emotionally charged as they are carefully constructed. As the intimacy director for... Read more » ... Read More
Fate, Fame, and the Space Between Two People
Playwright Kareem Fahmy speaks during the first rehearsal of “Dodi & Diana” in the studio at theREP in Albany, NY on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Photo by Kevin Montano for Proctors Collaborative. In “Dodi & Diana,” a couple’s relationship unravels over 72 hours, blending humor, identity, and emotional truth. What... Read more » ... Read More
Theatre lovers attend Season Announcement Bash
Proctors Collaborative unveiled its highly anticipated 2026-27 seasons for Proctors in Schenectady and Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 on the MainStage at Proctors. This year’s announcement carried added significance as it launched the 100th anniversary season of Proctors, marking a century of arts, entertainment, and community... Read more » ... Read More
UPH hosts first-ever Master Class
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Girl Blue led an inspiring and interactive songwriting Master Class at Universal Preservation Hall designed especially for young musicians. Whether participants were composing their first song or already had a collection of lyrics waiting to come to life, the session took them deeper into the creative process of... Read more » ... Read More