Author: Crystal Hall
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit will gather as “Three Mothers” premieres ALBANY—Nearly 400 playwrights submitted new scripts for NEXT ACT! New Play Summit at Capital Repertory Theatre for a chance to have their work produced into a world premiere in one of theREP’s upcoming seasons. The 13th NEXT ACT! New... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—Middle school students are singing, dancing and learning all the skills needed to put on a production of “Annie Jr.” at Acting Academy at the Collaborative School of the Arts. Through a partnership with the Schenectady School District, students from Mont Pleasant, Central Park and Oneida Middle Schools are attending... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—In its 90th season and under a new name, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra can be proud of its legacy. “We really do think we have an audience in both markets and we’re bringing something special to both places,” SSSO Artistic Director and Conductor Glen Cortese said. The organization has been... Read more » ... Read More
Cultural ambassadors take athleticism on tour SCHENECTADY—A team of professional racially diverse athletes are gracing the MainStage at Proctors on Friday Nov. 3. Collage Dance Collective, one of the largest Black-led performing arts organizations in the South, will perform a wide variety showcase as they take their creative athleticism on... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—Premiering only four years ago, the comedy musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” is on tour and spreading laughs throughout the 97-year-old Proctors theatre. “Mrs. Doubtfire,” based on the film, plays the MainStage from Oct. 24-Oct. 29. Featuring Tony-nominated Rob McClure, co-star (and wife) Maggie Lakis and Aaron Kaburick. Kaburick, who stars as... Read more » ... Read More
Halloween weekend rave coming to Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The moment Shane Stiel walked into the nearly 150-year-old historic church located in downtown Saratoga Springs he knew. He knew he wanted to host the first-ever electronic dance concert at Universal Preservation Hall. Stiel, the creative vision behind “Midnight Mass: The... Read more » ... Read More
Collaborative staff serve appreciation. SCHENECTADY– More than 400 of Proctors Collaborative’s volunteers came together to celebrate all their contributions to the organization on Oct. 18. “From my first day it was clear that our volunteers not only run the place but are our best ambassadors! We could not succeed without... Read more » ... Read More
‘Global sensibility’ reflected through UPH, Proctors performances The Passport Series will transport you to places all over the world from your seats at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs or Proctors in Schenectady Share in this experience as the series explores sounds from Mali, Portugal, the Middle East and the... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—When you see “COMPANY” on the MainStage at Proctors the transitions will be seamless, the actors will be dressed to the nines and the lighting and sound will be just right. That’s because the production crew has been in the electric city for weeks “teching” before the show opened Sunday,... Read more » ... Read More