Behind the Scenes
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
SCHENECTADY—New York Stage Originals, the producing team behind “Tap Kids,” “Scrooge in Concert,” “Sing! The Power of the Human Voice,” and “Dream, the Musical,” has joined forces with Proctors to stage a workshop production of a new musical, “Young Dr. Jekyll,” which is in development for off-Broadway. The show, loosely... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
SCHENECTADY—Proctors will continue its ongoing restoration, renovation and modernization with a complete replacement of MainStage seats and the addition of a new hearing loop. Over the past few years Proctors has updated its marquees, completed an ambitious restoration of its MainStage auditorium, and renovated the third floor of the original... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
ALBANY—The annual Next Act! New Play Summit! has shifted from its traditional fall calendar slot, becoming a summer institution for Capital Repertory Theatre and Proctors. Next Act! New Play Summit 7 will land June 2-4, featuring readings of two full length plays—Judith Leora’s “Showpony” and Tira Palmquist’s “The Way North.”... Read more » ... Read More
Saturday, May 19, 2018
SCHENECTADY—Today, winners were announced for the second annual High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. Proctors CEO Philip Morris and Times Union Senior Writer Steve Barnes presided over an entertainment-filled Saturday evening ceremony, which featured representatives from 23 participating schools (up from 16 in 2017). The program, presented by the... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, May 11, 2018
Meet the unsung heroes of the production Ever wonder what it takes to dress the cast or how a traveling orchestra runs? Come backstage with us as we learn some of the exciting details that make the production flawless in The King and I. Behind the costumes Behind the... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, May 7, 2018
SCHENECTADY—Spotted Zebra Learning Center has teamed with CDTA and Proctors to initiate a new program, which brings the school’s Bizzy Beez Activity Center to local venues, expanding opportunities for families with children on the spectrum. For almost 15 years, Spotted Zebra’s facility on Computer Drive in Albany has been giving... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
SCHENECTADY—At a morning press event today, Proctors and The Times Union revealed nominees for the 2018 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. Proctors CEO Philip Morris and Times Union Editor Rex Smith were joined by Proctors Creative Workforce Manager Grace Janiszewski, 2017 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Behind the scenes with the actors Meet a few members of the cast of On Your Feet! the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The show plays Proctors May 30 through June 3. Learn more about the story and the music in the show, then get your tickets at proctors.org.... Read more » ... Read More