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).
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
Former Broadway Tech student part of Broadway League panel in 2025 SCHENECTADY—At the Collaborative School of the Arts, there’s no greater reward than seeing a student find their path, thrive in the professional world, and then return home—not just to visit, but to give back. NicForero, a 2017 graduate of... Read more » ... Read More
10th annual party helps fund family programming at Universal Preservation Hall SARATOGA SPRINGS— The 10th annual Shaken & Stirred was a huge success, crazy moments, and shots of laughter. Raising $94,505 for family programming at Universal Preservation Hall, the impact of this event brews over to the wonderful community of... Read more » ... Read More
BroadwayTECH is a free, two-week career orientation program designed for high school students interested in technical theatre and production. Held in spring, the program provides an immersive experience behind the scenes of major Broadway touring shows, such as Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” hosted at Proctors. Participants engage directly with... Read more » ... Read More