by Dan Mayer While he’s been mired in controversy for a long time, Woody Allen’s impact on generations of actors, writers, and filmmakers is undeniable. Schenectady Civic Players‘ production of Play it Again, Sam excellently captures what people love about Allen’s early work, and makes for a fun night of…
Schenectady Civic Players will finish their 96th season in May with the romantic comedy “Play it Again, Sam” By Woody Allen, directed by Evan Jones. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (May 10-12) and Wednesday–Sunday (May 15-19). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30…
The Schenectady Civic Players will be holding auditions for a July production of “Over the Tavern” by Tom Dudzick, directed by John Birchler, at 7:00 p.m. on May 21 and 23 at the Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12. S. Church Street, Schenectady. Rehearsals will begin the week of May 30 and take place three (or…
by Jess Hoffman Until I saw Schenectady Civic Players’ current production, August: Osage County was my favorite play that I had never seen. That is to say, I had read the play and absolutely loved it, but I had never had the opportunity to see it produced. Although it won…
Schenectady Civic Players will continue their 96th season in March with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts, directed by Michael McDermott. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (March 15-17) and Wednesday–Sunday (March 20-24). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30…
Schenectady Civic Players will be holding open auditions for PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM by Woody Allen Directed by Evan Jones Auditions: Tuesday, March 5 & Thursday, March 7 Sign-ups begin at 7:15 pm, auditions begin at 7:30 pm Location: Schenectady Civic Players is located at 12 S. Church St, Schenectady,…
by Jess Hoffman The synopsis of The Father found on Schenectady Civic Players’ event page is short but telling: “Now 80 years old, André was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was André an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London…
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…
