Seventh Berkshire Theatre Awards Presented

Top Honors Split Four Ways PITTSFIELD, MA (November 13, 2023) – At an SRO ceremony held at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield, the Board of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association (BTCA) presented the Berkshire Theatre Awards, colloquially known as The Berkies, on the evening of Monday, November 13, 2023. This was the seventh time the awards…

Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Announces Nominees for 2023 “Berkie” Awards

1. Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play:  Nominees: A. Bella Merlin, The Contention, Shakespeare & Co. B. Jasminn Johnson, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Barrington Stage Company C. Sally McCarthy, Invitation to a March, Ghent Playhouse D. Marinell Madden-Crippen, Our Town, Sharon Playhouse E. Geneva Turner, The Lion in Winter, Bridge…

The Black Theatre Troupe Of Upstate New York Announces Auditions for “Skeleton Crew”

NON-UNION CASTING CALL: The Black Theatre Troupe Of Upstate New York is holding auditions for our production of SKELETON CREW by Dominique Morisseau. Directed by Hettie Barnhill. Performances: October 19-29, 2023. AUDITIONS OPEN CALL, IN PERSON: Wednesday, August 2nd, 6 – 9 pm Location: First Congregational Church of Albany 405…

REVIEW: “Hoodoo Love” Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York at Capital Rep

by Jess Hoffman The word “love” in the title Hoodoo Love might have some theatergoers mistakenly believing that it is a romantic play. This certainly crossed my mind when I went to see the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York’s production at The Rep, as I was unfamiliar with…

Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York Presents “Hoodoo Love”

Albany, NY – May 20, 2023 – Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY (BTTUNY) is excited to announce its upcoming and last production of the 2022-2023 season:   HOODOO LOVE by Katori Hall Directed by Jean-Remy Monnay Performances will be in the Lauren and Harold Iselin Studio at theREP –…

Pearl Side Community Arts Festival Comes to Capital Repertory Theatre September 8-12

FREE and Open to the Public Albany, NY – August 25, 2022 – Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) joins forces with artistic and community partners for the Pearl Side Community Arts Festival, a five-day celebration of Capital Region arts and community service, taking place September 8-12. Storytelling, mural painting, art exhibits,…

Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Inc. Presents FLYIN’ WEST by Pearl Cleage, at The GE Theatre at Proctors

Albany, NY – August 17, 2022 – Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY (BTTUNY) is excited to announce its upcoming and first production of the 2022-2023 season: FLYIN’ WEST, by Pearl Cleage, directed by Jean-Remy Monnay. This is a limited-engagement run performing at the GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady.…

Auditions for “Tell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me”

Please join us for auditions for Tell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me, a collaboration between Historic Cherry Hill, Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York, and Siena College. Tell Me is an original play by Megan Stuart and Emily Furlong that examines black life in Albany in the 19th…