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 16, 2023
Members of Capital Repertory Theatre and Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York, among other theatre professionals, celebrated local companies at the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Awards on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Zion Lutheran Church. The ceremony was hosted by BTCA president J. Peter Bergman and Macey Levin. According... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, November 13, 2023
theREP is thrilled to share that Petronia Paley, our director for the World Premiere of “Three Mothers,”is being honored with an Audelco Lifetime Achievement Award! The AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee, Inc.) is an organization that acknowledges and honors Black Theatre and its artists in New York City. Established and incorporated in 1973... 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
Monday, November 6, 2023
ALBANY (Nov. 7) –Single tickets for “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage and the world premiere of “Three Mothers” by Ajene D. Washington will be on sale for theREP Thursday, Nov. 9. Tickets will be available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.... 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