by Jess Hoffman Will Kempe’s Players is a relatively new theater company to the New York Capital District. They specialize in bare-bones, low-tech Shakespeare and perform at various community centers. Their style brings to mind the travelling performers and street performers of Shakespeare’s era. Because Will Kempe’s Players is so…
In March 2026, Will Kempe’s Players will bring a unique version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” toselect Capital District locations. Company member Dan Smirlock has pared this shortest ofShakespeare’s tragedies into a roughly-90-minute roller coaster through the Macbeths’ fierce love,their usurpation of the Scottish throne, and their demise. According to Smirlock, his…
Will Kempe’s Players Announcing auditions for:Shakespeare’s Macbeth adapted by Dan Smirlockdirected by Sandra Boynton To be performed at Shaker Heritage Site, Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, Murray’s Fool Distillery; specifics TBA. Performance dates: March 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 Rehearsals begin February 2 ​This version of Macbeth treats the play as essentially a domestic drama situated in a…
by Dan Mayer In storytelling, insightful political commentary can sometimes come at the cost of fully realizing the characters as people. In Casa Valentina, playwright Harvey Fierstein manages to do both, delivering a cast of likable human characters with realistic ideological differences. Schenectady Civic Players bring the characters to life…
Schenectady Civic Players will continue their 97th season with the drama Casa Valentina by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Kathy Glasser, opening March 21st. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (March 21-23) and Wednesday–Sunday (March 26-30). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30 pm, and Sundays are…
Schenectady Civic Players will continue their 97th season this January with the drama Casa Valentina by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Kathy Glasser. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (March 21-23) and Wednesday–Sunday (March 26-30). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30 pm, and Sundays are matinees…
Confetti Stage is excited to announce the eighteenth iteration of the Capital District’s longest running festival of locally written one act plays, Confetti Fest XVIII! This year’s festival features… “Custody” by Anthony Pezzula and Prudence TheriaultDirected by Vincent LounelloA recently divorced couple meet to deal with a custody issue. During…
Confetti Stage is excited to announce auditions for the eighteenth iteration of the Capital District’s longest running festival of locally written one act plays. This year’s festival features… “Custody” by Anthony Pezzula and Prudence Theriault Directed by Vincent Lounello A recently divorced couple meet to deal with a custody issue.…
