Pre-COVID Press Releases
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
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Schenectady—”Frozen,” the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will launch a North American tour in the fall of 2019, commencing at Proctors in Schenectady during the 2019-20 season. Information regarding casting, engagement dates and how to purchase groups and single tickets will be announced at a later time. For information or to... 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
Thursday, April 26, 2018
SCHENECTADY—In addition to its groundbreaking Broadway Camp and its already robust slate of lessons and workshops, the School of the Performing Arts at Proctors is expanding its summer opportunities in Schenectady, as well as Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, adding classes in dance, animation and acting. This year’s Broadway Camp... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
SCHENECTADY—As part of a multimedia expansion, The Alt has added a bi-weekly online flipbook edition, Alt Access; an email alert, The Daily Primer; and a weekly television show, The AltCast, to its portfolio. Beginning today, The Alt print edition will publish bi-weekly, with an online calendar updated daily for comprehensive... Read more » ... Read More