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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
‘Triple Threat’ classes open to all with passion for theatre Starting in January, Collaborative Academy for Theatrical Training will be offered by the region’s premier musical theatre instructors at Proctors! The Collaborative School of the Arts’ new program is aimed to give students the knowledge they need about their artistic... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, December 15, 2023
Induction ceremony is March 25 SARATOGA SPRINGS – The sixth class of inductees for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame has been announced. It includes artists from the fields of classical, folk, jazz and electronic music, as well as a pioneering hip-hop songwriter and two individuals who... Read more » ... Read More
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