Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY proudly presents:Wedding Band by Alice Childress – Directed by Hettie Barnhill. Set in the summer of 1918, Wedding Band tells the story of Julia, an African-American seamstress, and Herman, a white man whose long-standing connection with her deepens into something more, forcing them to…
Schenectady Civic Players (SCP) wraps up their 98th season on May 8–17, 2026, with Steel Magnolias, the beloved comedy-drama by Robert Harling, directed by Kelly Sienkiewicz. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (May 8–10) and Wednesday–Sunday (May 13–17). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM,…
by Jess Hoffman Harbinger Theater has made a splash in the area by producing Capital Region premiers of fresh, new, unexplored plays. Their latest production, Maggie May (currently playing at Albany Civic Theater) is no exception; it is the United States premier of a play about aging and dementia originally…
Latham, NY — Curtain Call Theatre is presenting BOCA by Jessica Provenz, directed by David Bunce. Travel to the Sunshine State and follow a group of retirees who, between rounds of golf, bridge, and Botox, discover that the key to happiness lies within their very community. Come soak up the good life in…
by Jessica Hoffman There are a handful of things in this world that seem to be universally hilarious. Small children swearing, for one thing, always make me giggle inappropriately. And no matter who you are or what your morals are, a well timed fart can be the funniest thing in…
by Jess Hoffman So far this year I have reviewed plays about such heavy topics as drug addiction, incest, revolution, and pedophilia. And yet none of those shows left me quite as disturbed as Schenectady Civic Player’s production of The Goat (or Who is Sylvia). This show put me in…
Latham, NY — Curtain Call Theatre is presenting All The Days by Sharyn Rothstein, directed by Steve Fletcher. A warm heartfelt comedy about the scars of childhood and finding love all grown up. The cast includes Eric Bialowas, Sorelle Brauth, Issac Newberry, Joanna Palladino, Melissa Putterman Hoffman, Howard Schaffer, and John…
