Author: Crystal Hall
Students with Cultivating Arts & Students Together (CAST) were recognized during a party in Key Hall at Proctors Monday, June 1. The program offered 74 students an opportunity to learn about volunteerism in professional theatres at Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, or Universal Preservation Hall. They volunteered for 106 performances, scanned... Read more » ... Read More
Behind-the-scenes tours are returning to the historic theatre, powered by volunteers dedicated to preserving its stories for future generations As Proctors prepares to celebrate its 100th Anniversary Season, the historic theatre is also reviving one of its most beloved traditions: behind-the-scenes tours that bring visitors through every corner of the... Read more » ... Read More
Through visual storytelling, OSM helped bring the Women of Excellence honorees’ journeys to life. Open Stage Media partnered with the Capital Region Chamber to help tell the stories behind this year’s Women of Excellence honorees during the Chamber’s 35th Annual Women of Excellence Awards. OSM was brought in to create... Read more » ... Read More
Annual fundraiser supports youth arts programming at UPH The 11th annual Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party returned to Saratoga Springs this May, bringing together local businesses, community supporters, and arts advocates for one of Universal Preservation Hall’s biggest — and coolest — fundraising events of the year. This year,... Read more » ... Read More
High School Theatre Festival returned this year for two exciting, dynamic days. The event immersed students from eight different school districts into the world of theatre. Through engaging workshops and masterclasses, participants explored both the performance and technical sides of theatre, gaining a deeper understanding of the creative processes that... Read more » ... Read More
Membership has its privileges! Angel level donors ($1,000+) for Capital Repertory Theatre received a special membership perk — an exclusive event at dp An American Brasserie in Albany where they got a sneak peek at theREP’s 2026-27 season before it was announced to the public! ... Read More
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
Fabiola Caraballo Quijada in the North American Tour of “& Juliet.” Photo Credit Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade. After winning the Jimmy Awards, a rising star steps straight into the spotlight on the national tour of “& Juliet.” At just 18, fresh out of high school and newly honored with one... Read more » ... Read More
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
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