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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Hoosick Falls native, and Capital Repertory Theatre familiar face, Kevin McGuire is now serving as director of theatrical programming for the the Collaborative School of the Arts. Most recently in theREP’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” McGuire served as director of the Collaborative School of the Arts... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Each year in December, the Proctors Collaborative Facebook pages host the 12 Days of Giving-starting Dec. 1 through Dec. 12. Each day during those 12 days, Proctors Collaborative venues will post giveaways involving some of the amazing performances coming to Schenectady, Albany and Saratoga Springs. The posts go up at... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 27, 2023
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 27, 2023
NEXT ACT! New Play Summit will gather as “Three Mothers” premieres ALBANY—Nearly 400 playwrights submitted new scripts for NEXT ACT! New Play Summit at Capital Repertory Theatre for a chance to have their work produced into a world premiere in one of theREP’s upcoming seasons. The 13th NEXT ACT! New... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 20, 2023
SCHENECTADY—Middle school students are singing, dancing and learning all the skills needed to put on a production of “Annie Jr.” at Acting Academy at the Collaborative School of the Arts. Through a partnership with the Schenectady School District, students from Mont Pleasant, Central Park and Oneida Middle Schools are attending... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, November 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY—In its 90th season and under a new name, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra can be proud of its legacy. “We really do think we have an audience in both markets and we’re bringing something special to both places,” SSSO Artistic Director and Conductor Glen Cortese said. The organization has been... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Cultural ambassadors take athleticism on tour SCHENECTADY—A team of professional racially diverse athletes are gracing the MainStage at Proctors on Friday Nov. 3. Collage Dance Collective, one of the largest Black-led performing arts organizations in the South, will perform a wide variety showcase as they take their creative athleticism on... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, October 27, 2023
SCHENECTADY—Premiering only four years ago, the comedy musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” is on tour and spreading laughs throughout the 97-year-old Proctors theatre. “Mrs. Doubtfire,” based on the film, plays the MainStage from Oct. 24-Oct. 29. Featuring Tony-nominated Rob McClure, co-star (and wife) Maggie Lakis and Aaron Kaburick. Kaburick, who stars as... Read more » ... Read More