REVIEW: Harbinger Theatre Presents “The Squirrels” at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts

by Dan Mayer After seeing The Squirrels at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, a friend who had accompanied me asked, with visible confusion, what we had just watched. That is the sort of question invited by writer Robert Askins’ bizarre tragicomedy, and Harbinger Theatre‘s production embraces the absurdity…

Harbinger Theatre Goes Nuts for “The Squirrels”

ALBANY – Harbinger Theatre will continue our third season with our 13th consecutive Capital Region Premiere, “The Squirrels” by Tony Award nominee, Robert Askins. Directed by Patrick White, this production will be held at Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Summer might be right around the corner but in our wildly imaginative play, winter is on the…

REVIEW: “Play It Again, Sam” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Dan Mayer While he’s been mired in controversy for a long time, Woody Allen’s impact on generations of actors, writers, and filmmakers is undeniable. Schenectady Civic Players‘ production of Play it Again, Sam excellently captures what people love about Allen’s early work, and makes for a fun night of…

Schenectady Civic Players Present Woody Allen’s “Play It Again, Sam”

Schenectady Civic Players will finish their 96th season in May with the romantic comedy “Play it Again, Sam” By Woody Allen, directed by Evan Jones. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (May 10-12) and Wednesday–Sunday (May 15-19). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30…

PREVIEW: Harbinger Theatre Brings “Dig” to SLCA

by Gail M. Burns “Theresa Rebeck is a fierce defender of the right to bear witness, an organizer, a galvanizer always willing to take big risks for the good of the theater. She is a powerhouse and a star of the first magnitude, and everybody knows it.” – Paula Vogel…

Harbinger Theatre Kicks-off 2023 Season with Theresa Rebeck’s “Dig”

Harbinger Theatre will kick off its 2023 season with Theresa Rebeck’s “Dig”! This thrilling 2019 play is our 8th consecutive Capital Region premiere and we believe we are only the second company to produce it after its world premiere at Dorset Theatre Festival. Directed by Patrick White, we will be…