Category: Universal Preservation Hall
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Effective Thurs., Sept. 1, 2022, masks are optional and vaccinations are not required for patrons and volunteers at most performances at Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre and Universal Preservation Hall. Some artists may request that patrons wear masks and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend their event. In... Read more » ... Read More
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Universal Presentation Hall presents Dinosaurs in Motion, a new, interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) exhibition for 84 days this summer and early fall. Dinosaurs in Motion engages and educates the visitors of all ages by using 14 fully interactive, recycled life-size metal dinosaur sculptures... 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
Here’s to 2019 With two buildings under construction, a ton of education programming and so many wonderful moments in between, 2019 has been an incredible year for Proctors Collaborative. Cheers to 2019! We can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2020. ... Read More
Kathleen Fyfe named board chair of Universal Preservation Hall Will be installed with new officers in March SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.—FEB. 11, 2019—Kathleen Fyfe has been named as the new president of the board of trustees at Universal Preservation Hall, at 25 Washington Street. Currently under renovation, UPH, part of Proctors Collaborative,... Read more » ... Read More
SARATOGA SPRINGS—“Today, we make good on a promise,” said Universal Preservation Hall Campaign Director Teddy Foster, Thursday morning, outside the former Methodist church on Washington Street. “In 2003, we said that we would create an accessible year-round arts center in downtown Saratoga Springs. It has taken time, but construction... Read more » ... Read More
We love hearing stories from community members about their experiences inside UPH! At a recent event, we met Bea and John Roblee. They are so happy we are renovating the building because they got married in it in 1963 when it was a Methodist church. They were kind enough to share their photos with us. ... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—Proctors Collaborative is a new brand, embracing Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre and Universal Preservation Hall, as well as subsidiaries like the School of the Performing Arts at Proctors, Marquee Power and Open Stage Media. “Proctors Collaborative,” says Jim Murphy, Proctors director of marketing and corporate relations, “asserts the regional pursuit... Read more » ... Read More
Renovating a 150 year old building is not a simple undertaking. There are many factors to consider: historic preservation, functionality, building codes, safety, longevity, aesthetics, and even visitor experience. While Universal Preservation Hall has always been a gathering place, in its new functionality as a state of the art performance facility, every... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY—Proctors recently completed a 15-month project to rebuild and expand its websites. “There were a number of challenges,” said Jim Murphy, the organization’s director of marketing and corporate sales. “We had three venue sites built by three different parties on two different architectures; we had yet another website for Open... Read more » ... Read More