Harbinger Theatre Announces 2026 Season Line-up

ALBANY, NY — After winning two Berkie Awards and landing on four “Best of 2025” lists, Harbinger Theatre returns with big things in 2026! As we enter our fifth full season, we’re proud to present four Capital Region premieres, fulfilling a mission the theater has championed since day one. Three…

REVIEW: “In the Next Room” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Sierra Pasquale Schenectady Civic Players’ production of In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) approaches Sarah Ruhl’s quietly subversive comedy with clear affection for the text and a strong commitment to its period sensibilities. Set in the late nineteenth century at the dawn of modern gynecology, the play…

Schenectady Civic Players Presents “In the Next Room or the vibrator play”

Schenectady Civic Players continues its 98th season on January 30–February 8, 2026, with In the Next Room or the vibrator play, a comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by David E. Rook. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (January 30–February 1) and Wednesday–Sunday (February 4–8). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday…

SLOC Musical Theater Announces Auditions for “American Idiot”

SLOC Musical Theater Auditions for  American Idiot Music by Green Day Lyrics by Billie Jo Armstrong Book by Billie Jo Armstrong & Michael Mayer At SLOC Musical Theater, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that truly reflects the vibrant Schenectady community. We actively encourage actors from…

REVIEW: “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at SLOC Musical Theatre

by Sierra Pasquale There is something delightfully conspiratorial about The Mystery of Edwin Drood. A show that invites its audience not just to watch but to participate, to judge, to choose, and to revel in theatricality for its own sake. In the hands of SLOC Musical Theater, this production embraces…

Classic Theatre Guild Announces Auditions for “Moonlight and Magnolias”

Classic Theatre Guild, Schenectady, NY. is seeking performers for its upcoming production of Moonlight and Magnolias, by Ron Hutchinson. This show will be presented April 23-May 3 at Congregation Beth Israel, Schenectady, NY. About the show 1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his…

Schenectady Civic Players Present “In the Next Room or the vibrator play”

Schenectady Civic Players continues its 98th season on January 30–February 8, 2026, with In the Next Room or the vibrator play, a comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by David E. Rook. Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (January 30–February 1) and Wednesday–Sunday (February 4–8). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday…

Favorites of 2025: Dan Mayer

100 Saints You Should Know – Schenectady Civic Players This was an early favorite, so much so that I saw it twice. A strong cast of characters grapple with questions of faith, all looking for answers but also comfort, and ultimately finding it in the emotional connections they share. It’s…