Pre-COVID Press Releases
Friday, February 24, 2017
Proctors, on State Street, opened noon, Dec. 27, 1926, the jewel in the crown of a chain of over 50 theatres owned by vaudeville pioneer F. F. Proctor. In the intervening years, the city and Proctors have seen many changes, highs and lows. Currently, both are as healthy and robust... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 6, 2017
The Themed Entertainment Association, along with Adirondack Studios and the Workforce Development Institute, present the Inaugural Capital Region Creative Economy SATE Academy Day, featuring keynote speaker Robert Walter, president and executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, Friday, Feb. 24 at Proctors. The conference, Opening Eyes: Fostering Creativity in Our... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 6, 2017
Monday night, in a surprise party for patrons old and new, Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre once again revealed exciting new series, with special subscription packages linking the two venues in Schenectady and Albany. Among the revelations at the annual party was that “Hamilton” will be a part of the... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
This December, Proctors marks its 90th anniversary of bringing arts and entertainment to the Capital Region, kicking off a year of themed events and special promotions commemorating almost a century of theatrical history. Encore: Proctors at 90—a perfect choice for holiday giving— is the keystone in that celebration. A new... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Proctors Capitalizing Our Future Campaign nears $13.2 million goal Proctors four-year Capitalizing Our Future Campaign has been a remarkable success, with $13.2 million in initial donations funding an array of completed projects including the establishment and expansion of Marquee Power, which heats and cools over a million square feet of... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 14, 2016
Hermie’s Music, a longtime city institution, will relocate from its current Jay Street location to the Arcade at Proctors, filling the space recently vacated by Van Curler Music. Following a soft opening on Friday, Nov. 18, the 67-year-old business will keep regular hours, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays; 11a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday;... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 7, 2016
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, starting immediately, $10 from all tickets* purchased for the Friday, Nov. 25 performances of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at Proctors—matinee and evening—will be donated to the City Mission of Schenectady to assist the organization’s efforts in providing “not only help... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, November 4, 2016
Leesa Perazzo has been named human resources manager for Proctors, the largest arts organization in the region. Perazzo joined the company in 2011, serving consecutively as group sales manager and director of special events. In her new role, she will manage almost 200 employees at Proctors (Schenectady), Capital Repertory Theatre... Read more » ... Read More