by Sierra Pasquale Schenectady Civic Players‘ production of A Perfect Ganesh aims for spiritual resonance but lands squarely in the realm of cultural insensitivity. Terrence McNally’s 1993 play, centered on two American women seeking healing in India, is inherently a product of its time; a period when Western narratives often…
Schenectady Civic Players will close their 97th season with the drama A Perfect Ganesh by Terrence McNally, directed by Tom Heckert, opening May 9th. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (May 9-11) and Wednesday–Sunday (May 14-18). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30 pm, and Sundays…
Schenectady Civic Players will close their 97th season next month with the drama A Perfect Ganesh by Terrence McNally, directed by Tom Heckert, opening May 9th. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (May 9-11) and Wednesday–Sunday (May 14-18). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday curtains are at 7:30 pm,…
Pat Brady is seeking an accompanist for a one-woman show. The performances will be any of the five days of Memorial Day weekend at Schenectady Civic Playhouse in Schenectady, New York. The show would be based on the songs of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Call or text at 518-221-7241.
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 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 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…
Auditions March 4 & 6, 2025 for A PERFECT GANESH by Terrance McNally at Schenectady Civic Players Schenectady Civic Players will be holding open auditions for A PERFECT GANESH by Terrance McNally Directed by Tom Heckert Auditions: Tuesday, March 4 & Thursday, March 6 Sign-ups begin at 7:15 pm, auditions…
