Author: Jessica Sims
The year 2018 promises to be a year of transformation for Universal Preservation Hall and, we believe, for downtown Saratoga Springs. Since aligning with Proctors in Schenectady in 2015, we have been driving toward a major renovation of the nearly 150-year-old hall, which was built in 1871. That time is... Read more » ... Read More
By Susan E. Campbell Saratoga Springs is reinvesting in the community by making $150,000 available to three different housing and restoration projects in the city, according to Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan. “We were at the high end of our fund balance and several economic development projects had come forward,”... Read more » ... Read More
The Adeline Graham Theatrical Training and Innovation Center is a brand new facility located on the 3rd floor of Proctors. The Addy, as it will be commonly known, houses a 100-seat theatre, multi-use classrooms, a media lab, dance studio, rehearsal room/flex space and a variety of amenities which will serve over... Read more » ... Read More
“This is the dream. We have worked towards this goal for so long. Being under our own roof, and one of our own design, will allow us to better serve our community, to better engage with our patrons and our friends nearby, and to truly be an arts center for... Read more » ... Read More
“A glory to behold!” -The New York Times “One of the greatest revivals ever!”–New York Magazine “A direct hit to the heart…” -The Hollywood Reporter COMPLETE CASTING AND CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR THE COLOR PURPLE TECHING AND LAUNCHING AT PROCTORS, OCT. 7–14 ALUMNI OF TONY AWARD®-WINNING BROADWAY REVIVAL TO HEADLINE... Read more » ... Read More
Popular ABBA musical plays to over 10,000 fans ALBANY, N.Y.—AUG. 21, 2017—The popular Broadway musical, Mamma Mia! featuring a score filled with classic hits from ABBA, was recently made available to regional houses, following a series of national tours. Capital Repertory Theatre was one of the first to produce the show, finishing... Read more » ... Read More
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. ... Read more » ... Read More
Using former Gomez Electrical Contracting site as production facility for theREP ALBANY, NY—AUG. 11, 2017—Capital Repertory Theatre and Proctors have announced the purchase of the former Gomez Electrical Contracting building at 251 N. Pearl street for use as a production facility for theREP. Capital Repertory Theatre, founded in 1981, is the... Read more » ... Read More