Summer Stage Young Acting Company 2017
A unique summer education acting program for Capital Region teens.
Students in the Summer Stage Young Acting Company don’t just learn lines and rehearse scenes.
They’re part of a collaboration with winners of the Young Playwright Contest. Each summer, Summer Stage actors breathe life into characters created by their peers.
Get a sense of what it’s like for these budding artists.
Reel Adventures 2025
Reel Adventures welcomed budding filmmakers (ages 10-14) to a two-week, hands-on journey this July at Proctors. Daily classes July 7-18 guided students through the full filmmaking process, from crafting compelling stories and mastering camera angles and lighting, to integrating sound for a Friday, July 18 showcase of their original short... Read more » ... Read More
Broadway Camp Jr. 2025
This summer’s Broadway Camp Jr. invited 12-14-year-olds to one of two sessions of a vibrant one‑week experience in the Addy Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. Guided by seasoned industry pros, participants immerse themselves daily, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in acting, singing, and dancing, as well as blending skill-building with creative... Read more » ... Read More
Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill swan song “Once” a bittersweet ballad
After 30 years, Producing Artistic Director closes the curtain with a full circle show ALBANY— “Once,” the poignant and soulful musical that celebrates love, loss, and the transformative power of music is a fitting farewell for Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill as she takes her final bow at the helm... Read more » ... Read More
Local high school theatre students perform on Broadway during the Jimmys
Collaborative School of the Arts’ High School Musical Theatre Award winners represent Capital Region From all over the country, 110 high school students converged on New York City including Roman Mangino, from Ballston Spa High School, and Lianelys Oviedo-Roman, from Amsterdam High School for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The students spent... Read more » ... Read More
Collaborative School of the Arts shares opportunities with students to share magic of theatre
Classroom brochure for 2025-26 season released SCHENECTADY— The Collaborative School of the Arts recently released its classroom brochure for the 2025-26 season which highlights the wonderful opportunities teachers have to expose their students to live theatre, including student matinees, On-the-Go Touring productions, the 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards,... Read more » ... Read More