Author: Jessica Sims
As all of you are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic halted most of our fundraising activities after our 10th Anniversary “Tasting Notes” in Nov. 2019. After canceling our Classical Breakfast last July, postponing a relaunching of Beat Beethoven (our 5K run/walk in Central Park), and a reimagined “Tasting Notes,” we could... Read more » ... Read More
The second annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards – aka the Eddies Music Awards – have been rescheduled. It will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. May 2, 2021 from Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga. The event is presented by KeyBank. Performer line up here. The awards show will be... Read more » ... Read More
Everything has changed. We must isolate and focus all civic energy and economy on saving lives and supporting our medical system. It makes total sense. It is necessary. And our country will need the arts to restart our communities, our economies and our democracy. The arts are where we convene... Read more » ... Read More
Nominations announced for inauguralCapital Region Thomas Edison Music AwardsAlmost 200 artists, ensembles, venues, sound technicians, educators, journalists and photographershope to take home first Eddie! SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—FEB. 20, 2019—And the Eddie goes to … Nominees for the inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, presented by The Collaborative magazine and Capital Records Live! 6 p.m. Sunday April 14... Read more » ... Read More
Come behind the scenes with us at theREP for It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre. See how some of the sound effects are made. This holiday show will fill you with cheer. See the show Nov.22 through Dec. 22 at theREP. For tickets and details, click here. ... Read More
The new building will provide space for production and storage. When people think of theREP, they think of the theatre, the actors, the show, the experience. But the real story of theREP happens behind the scenes, said the theatre’s producing artistic director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill. It’s building the set, securing props,... Read more » ... Read More
Director Megan Sandberg-Zakian (The Royale) gives us an inside look at what audiences can expect from her latest production, Lobby Hero, at theREP Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2019. Sarah Baskin as Dawn, Mark W. Soucy as Bill, Jonathan Louis Dent as William, Kenny Toll as Jeff. Who’s on first? It’s hard... Read more » ... Read More
Our Broadway Camp students have been hard at work all summer. From production students learning lighting and sound, to musicians bringing the show alive, to the actors who are bringing their incredible talent to the stage — we’ve been busy! ... Read More
What a night! Once again we celebrated the incredible talent of students in the Capital Region during the 3rd Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. We couldn’t be more proud of all the students involved who made the night so magical. Congrats to all the winners! Best Technical Execution —... Read more » ... Read More