Harbinger Opens Fifth Season with “A Distant Country Called Youth”

ALBANY, NY — Harbinger Theater’s fifth season is starting off strong with our first one-man show, A Distant Country Called Youth by Steve Lawson — adapted from the early letters of Tennessee Williams, one of America’s greatest playwrights and the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes.  This is Harbinger’s 20th production…

REVIEW: “The Seafarer” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Dan Mayer Just on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day, Schenectady Civic Players feature award-winning Irish playwright Conor McPherson with their latest production. The Seafarer is a dark comedy about a struggling alcoholic with a guilty conscience surrounded by heavy drinkers at Christmastime, but there may be more dark…

Proctors Announces the Appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as Chair of the Board of Directors

Schenectady, NY (March 17) – Proctors is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as Chair of its Board of Directors. Her appointment as Chair reflects both her dedication to the organization and her passion for ensuring access to high-quality performing arts experiences for the community. Zambri, managing…

Schenectady Civic Players Continues 98th season “The Seafarer”

Schenectady Civic Players continues its 98th season on March 20–29, 2026, with The Seafarer, the Tony-nominated drama by Conor McPherson, directed by Tony Pallone. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (March 20–22) and Wednesday–Sunday (March 25–29). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinees…

Will Kempe’s Players Bring Unique Version of “Macbeth” to Select Capital District Locations

In March 2026, Will Kempe’s Players will bring a unique version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” toselect Capital District locations. Company member Dan Smirlock has pared this shortest ofShakespeare’s tragedies into a roughly-90-minute roller coaster through the Macbeths’ fierce love,their usurpation of the Scottish throne, and their demise. According to Smirlock, his…

Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre Announce 2026-27 Season

SCHENECTADY (March 9) — Proctors Collaborative officially revealed its 2026-27 season tonight during the festive annual Season Announcement Bash, sponsored by Hill, Gosdeck, McGraw and Nemeth, on the MainStage at Proctors, launching a landmark year as the organization celebrates the 100th anniversary season of Proctors. The centennial season at Proctors features…

Auditions for Historic GE Walking Tours in Schenectady

The historic General Electric Realty Plot in Schenectady, NY will be presenting its first guided walking tour on Saturday, June zoth, 2026 (rain date, Sunday, June zıst). We are looking for volunteer actors to play the roles of prominent citizens who once lived here in the early 1900’s to bring…

Schenectady Civic Players Present “The Seafarer”

Schenectady Civic Players continues its 98th season on March 20–29, 2026, with The Seafarer, the Tony-nominated drama by Conor McPherson, directed by Tony Pallone. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (March 20–22) and Wednesday–Sunday (March 25–29). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinees…