Author: Crystal Hall
SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative is teaming up with other historic downtown theatres across Upstate New York to create Alive Downtowns! to encourage state lawmakers to support these historic theatres, each of which provide significant economic and cultural benefit to their communities and the state. As an affiliate of the Upstate... Read more » ... Read More
Training session to be held for Proctors Collaborative venues on Feb. 6 ALBANY — Bonita Williams, a volunteer at Capital Repertory Theatre, loves seeing people happy. A self-described people person, Williams enjoys the opportunity to interact with the patrons, casts, and crews at theREP. “One of the things I truly... Read more » ... Read More
ALBANY — Jenny Stafford, author of the winning 10th NEXT ACT! play, drew inspiration from life around her for the plot of “Secret Hour.” “It’s not entirely auto biographical but there is a lot of truthfulness to it,” said Stafford. A lot of it was taking these themes and questions... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Renowned pianist Philip Edward Fisher is returning to perform with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Proctors. Fisher will perform Mozart’s “Piano Concerto in D Minor,” along with Rossini’s “Overture to the Barber of Seville,” Salieri’s “Sinfonia in D Major” and Brahms’ “Variations on a... Read more » ... Read More
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Looking to meet people, and get involved in her new local community, Barbara Chandler heard about volunteering opportunities at Universal Preservation Hall. Chandler, who moved to the area in 2021 from Boston, reached out to UPH director Teddy Foster, and has volunteered at the downtown Saratoga venue... Read more » ... Read More
Former Collaborative School of the Arts intern returns as ‘Oz’ cast member ALBANY — A former Collaborative School of the Arts intern has returned to the region to perform in a Capital Repertory Theatre musical this holiday season. Ariana Andretta, an ensemble cast member in this holiday season’s “The Wizard... Read more » ... Read More
Groups can be organized by anyone to enjoy the best seats and prices LATHAM — David Oppedisano has gathered friends, families and professional colleagues to enjoy Proctors Collaborative shows for more than a decade. In that time he has emerged as one of the most active of the hundreds of... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative’s “12 Days of Giving” is back for another holiday season. Starting Monday, Dec. 12 and leading up through Christmas Day, you can enter on Facebook for a chance to win a prize. Each day a new question will be posted on Proctors Facebook page, and your... Read more » ... Read More
ALBANY — Capital Repertory Theatre has constructed and opened a parking lot for patrons at 329 North Pearl St., one block north of the theatre. The lot opened on Nov. 18 in time for theREP’s holiday production of the “Wizard of Oz.” Parking will begin one hour prior to shows;... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — With the approaching holiday season, it is a wonderful time to consider giving back and becoming a volunteer at Proctors Collaborative. Our mission would not be possible without the help of our volunteers. Proctors Collaborative will host a training session for new volunteers for all three venues –... Read more » ... Read More