REVIEW: “The Lion in Winter” at Confetti Stage

by Jess Hoffman I feel I must start this review by making it clear how much I love all things medieval. I attend renaissance festivals in full costume, I’m fascinated by pre-modern weaponry and warfare, I read Medieval fantasy epics like it’s my job, and I absolutely love to watch…

REVIEW: “Casa Valentina” at Schenectady Civic Theatre

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 Presents “Casa Valentina”

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 Present Harvey Fierstein’s “Casa Valentina”

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…

REVIEW: “Little Wars” at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts

by Dan Mayer Steven Carl McCasland is a writer on a mission. As his bio puts it, he is “dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable women and their contributions throughout history.” Circle Theatre Players‘ production of his play Little Wars presents a rare treat, a chance to see an…