REVIEW: Creative License Presents “A Few Good Men”

by Jess Hoffman It was with high hopes that I braved Friday’s snowstorm to see Creative License Theater Collective’s production of A Few Good Men at the Cohoes Music Hall. I greatly enjoyed the iconic 1992 film based on this play–a gripping courtroom drama about two soldiers accused of murdering…

REVIEW: “The Father” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Jess Hoffman The synopsis of The Father found on Schenectady Civic Players’ event page is short but telling: “Now 80 years old, AndrĂ© was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was AndrĂ© an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London…

Schenectady Civic Players Present “The Father”

Schenectady Civic Players will continue their 96th season in January with the psychological drama “The Father” By Florian Zeller, directed by David Rook. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (January 19-21) and Wednesday–Sunday (January 24-28). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30 pm, and…

Schenectady Civic Players Announce Auditions for “The Father”

Auditions October 24 & 26 for THE FATHER by Florian Zeller at Schenectady Civic Players Schenectady Civic Players will be holding open auditions for THE FATHER by Florian Zeller Directed by David Rook Auditions: Tuesday, October 24 & Thursday, October 26 Sign-ups begin at 7:15 pm, auditions begin at 7:30…

Schenectady Civic Players Announce 2023-2024 Season

Schenectady Civic Players are pleased to announce their 2023-2024 season! See all 5 Shows for only $65Get your subscriptions now!https://www.civicplayers.org/subscribe OUR 2023-2024 SEASON Bull in a China ShopBy C.B. GilfordDirected by Laura DarlingPerformances: September 22- October 1, 2023Auditions: June 27& 29th, 2023 Chapter TwoBy Neil SimonDirected by Barabara Davis-DickmanPerformances: November…

Schenectady Civic Players’ “Be Scene 2022” Seeks Submissions

BE SCENE 2022 Saturday, June 11th at 7:30pm on Schenectady Civic Players’ Main Stage! Be Scene is Back! Co-Producers: ​Colleen Lovett​ and David Rook​ Is there a scene you’ve always wanted to do? Do you have a friend you’ve been dying to do a show with? Well, here’s your chance! Perform anything you want, with anyone you want in the Schenectady Civic Players’ â€śBe Scene 2022” on Saturday, June 11th, 2022.…

Be Scene 2021 – Call for Submissions

*BE SCENE 2021* Saturday, July 10th at 7:30pm on Schenectady Civic Players’ main stage! Be Scene is Back! Co-Producers: Colleen Lovett and David Rook Is there a scene you’ve always wanted to do? Do you have a friend you’ve been dying to do a show with? Well, here’s your chance!…