REVIEW: “The Roommate” at Albany Civic Theater

by Dan Mayer In her director’s note, Albany’s own Benita Zahn describes Jen Silverman’s The Roommate as “a play about trust, change and crafting a life we want.” It’s also a play about a modern day Odd Couple with “women of a certain age,” but Albany Civic Theater‘s production has…

REVIEW: “Fuddy Meers” at Albany Civic Theater

by Dan Mayer A play that aggravates spellcheckers and invites the question “Wait, what’s it called?”, David Lindsay-Abaire’s Fuddy Meers is an absurd comedy with a disturbing edge. Albany Civic Theater‘s production brings the off-the-wall characters to life with a fresh cast at the top of their game. The title…

Albany Civic Theater Presents “ART”

This translation of the provocative French play explores what happens among three friends when one of them buys a large, very expensive piece of art: a canvas completely covered in white paint with a few white lines. Serge is very proud of his latest transaction. Marc responds with shock and…

Auditions for “ART” at Albany Civic Theater

Albany Civic Theater (ACT) is holding auditions for ART by Yasmina Reza, directed by Kevin McNamara. Audition Dates:Monday and Tuesday, September 13, and 14, 2021. Call is for 7PM. Place:Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave, Albany, NYAuditions will be reading from sides. Synopsis:This translation of the provocative French play explores…