Tag: Schenectady
SCHENECTADY—When you see “COMPANY” on the MainStage at Proctors the transitions will be seamless, the actors will be dressed to the nines and the lighting and sound will be just right. That’s because the production crew has been in the electric city for weeks “teching” before the show opened Sunday,... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative’s “12 Days of Giving” is back for another holiday season. Starting Monday, Dec. 12 and leading up through Christmas Day, you can enter on Facebook for a chance to win a prize. Each day a new question will be posted on Proctors Facebook page, and your... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — To kick off the celebration of “Disney’s Aladdin” launching its national tour on Oct. 11 at Proctors, select Schenectady buildings were transformed to “Aladdin Purple and Gold.” Mayor Gary R. McCarthy presented cast members from the hit Broadway musical with a key to the city on Oct. 3.... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY – Most visitors come to Proctors to be entertained. Over two weeks in late September, 24 Capital Region students attended four days of Collaborative School of the Arts workshops with industry professionals to get an in-depth look at careers in audio, lighting, costumes, stage management and production. Broadway Tech... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY — Proctors announced that they entered a partnership with the American Red Cross for the upcoming show, “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” is the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers in Newfoundland and the small town that welcomed them in. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned... Read more » ... Read More
Annual volunteer appreciation celebrates contribution to Proctors We couldn’t do what we do without our hundreds of volunteers. Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Night is a small gesture to express our thanks for their huge contribution. 2018 Volunteer Award Recipients: Board of Director of the Year: Tony Mashuta Ushers... Read more » ... Read More
Dancers and audiences celebrate with the Nutcracker. Those first notes, catching a glimpse of the tree, that magical feeling as dancers glide across the stage — Northeast Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Proctors brings the holidays to life. For dancers and audience members alike, the show is a tradition to celebrate... Read more » ... Read More
See where the magic is made “There’s just as much choreography backstage that no one sees as there is on stage.” Take a tour behind the scenes with the production manager for A Bronx Tale at Proctors and learn some of the tricks they use to create theatre magic. ... Read More
Employees report unexplained noises and people who disappear The following stories are actual accounts from current and former Proctors employees. Prepare to be spooked. Danny It was his giggle that sent Proctors box office assistant manager Jill Moffett running from the basement. She was grabbing an extra bag of... Read more » ... Read More