Category: Collaborative School of the Arts
Posts that in any way mention or have to do with the Collaborative School of the Arts or the previous iteration, School of the Performing Arts (SOPA).
School programs, live theatre help ignite creativity SCHENCETADY—As autumn creeps in and classes loom over the horizon, Collaborative School of the Arts prepares for its upcoming programs. This year, they take “Pure Poe: Three Tales of the Macabre” on the road with On-the-Go Touring Productions and performances across Proctors Collaborative... Read more » ... Read More
Broadway Camp lit up the MainStage at Proctors this summer with four weeks of singing, dancing, and pure theatre magic! From July 7 through Aug. 1, students ages 14–19 dove headfirst into rehearsals, workshops, and masterclasses with Broadway pros—all leading up to a full-scale production of “Urinetown.” Whether they were... Read more » ... Read More
Five programs take over Collaborative venues with emerging stars in the Capital Region During July (and the first weekend in August), the stars shining brightest across Proctors Collaborative are the talented students at the Collaborative School of the Arts — they light up the stages, halls, and venues with their... Read more » ... Read More
The Summer Stage Young Acting Company (SYAC) is a three‑week intensive theater program held at theREP studio theatre in Albany, produced in partnership with the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York. Students receive training from professional theatre artists—working on character development, vocal technique, movement, and ensemble skills—with the culminating goal... Read more » ... Read More
Seven students spent their summer across Proctors Collaborative venues gaining career skills SCHENECTADY–Real-life, hands-on experiences are one of the many things that make the Collaborative School of the Arts a leader in education and theatre training. Their programs put students right in the action. The internship program with CSOA gives... Read more » ... Read More
This summer, Rock Camp brought together 12-17‑year‑old musicians in the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga. Over two full weeks (July 14-25), participants dove into daily sessions led by seasoned pros, refining skills from songwriting and gig planning to group musicianship and live performance. The program culminated in an... Read more » ... Read More
Reel Adventures welcomed budding filmmakers (ages 10-14) to a two-week, hands-on journey this July at Proctors. Daily classes July 7-18 guided students through the full filmmaking process, from crafting compelling stories and mastering camera angles and lighting, to integrating sound for a Friday, July 18 showcase of their original short... Read more » ... Read More
This summer’s Broadway Camp Jr. invited 12-14-year-olds to one of two sessions of a vibrant one‑week experience in the Addy Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. Guided by seasoned industry pros, participants immerse themselves daily, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in acting, singing, and dancing, as well as blending skill-building with creative... Read more » ... Read More
Collaborative School of the Arts’ High School Musical Theatre Award winners represent Capital Region From all over the country, 110 high school students converged on New York City including Roman Mangino, from Ballston Spa High School, and Lianelys Oviedo-Roman, from Amsterdam High School for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The students spent... Read more » ... Read More
Classroom brochure for 2025-26 season released SCHENECTADY— The Collaborative School of the Arts recently released its classroom brochure for the 2025-26 season which highlights the wonderful opportunities teachers have to expose their students to live theatre, including student matinees, On-the-Go Touring productions, the 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards,... Read more » ... Read More