Behind the Scenes
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Historic glow restored as new lights and fresh art breathe life back into Proctors iconic spaces After more than 25 years, the lights surrounding the dome in the MainStage at Proctors are shining once again. In March, staff replaced the long-dark bulbs with new LED lights, bringing renewed brilliance to... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Unseen hands, precise timing, and creative craft bring the stage to life ALBANY — It’s easy for audiences to marvel at a powerful performance, a moving monologue, or a sweeping musical number, but none of it works without the careful, skill-intensive work backstage. The technicians, prop masters, set builders, lighting... Read more » ... Read More
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Under the hood upgrades and renovations at three venues help to ensure longevity While patrons may not immediately notice the changes, a tremendous amount of work happened under the hood at Proctors Collaborative venues this year to preserve, modernize, and future-proof these historic gathering places — Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre,... Read more » ... Read More
Sunday, December 14, 2025
New efforts in 2025 ensure inclusive theatre experiences for all SCHENECTADY—When Amanda Jo Wilsey joined Proctors Collaborative in 2012, she had no idea where the job would one day lead. Beginning in the Box Office, she steadily advanced over the years, ultimately becoming the Director of Patron Experience in 2024.... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, June 16, 2025
Production team spent time with Collaborative School of the Arts students to demonstrate what it means to bring Broadway to the stage SCHENECTADY— This June, the magic of the iconic “Beauty and the Beast” has come to life in downtown Schenectady, where the cast and crew are preparing to launch... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The musical “MJ,” based on the life and music of Michael Jackson as he prepares for a world tour, was on the MainStage at Proctors Dec. 3-8, 2024. Our Master Class students were lucky to have cast member Ui-Seng Francois (Swing) teach them a few moves from the show. Ui-Seng... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Our Schenectady High School Musical Theatre at Proctors and Media Lab students were honored with a Q&A from National touring actress Ayla Allen from “Some Like It Hot.” Allen and the rest of the cast were on the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady at the end of September after teching... Read more » ... Read More