Favorites of 2025: Jess Hoffman

10. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Sand Lake Center for the Arts Sand Lake Center for the Arts’s fall production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was impossible not to love. The adult cast portrayed the adolescent characters with humor and sincerity. Allison McArdle Avery’s…

Mopco Improv Theatre Seeks Additional Accompanists for Improv Shows

The Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady seeks one or more additional accompanists for our improv shows.  A good improv accompanist is able to play in a variety of genres, collaborating with the improv actors by laying down chordal and rhythmic structure for creation of songs in the moment, in front…

The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors Seeks Costume Coordinator for Broadway Camp

Broadway Camp Costume Coordinator  JOB SUMMARY:   Proctors Collaborative is the largest cultural institution in the Capital Region with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region.  The Collaborative School of the Arts is the education wing of the organization, offering a…

SLOC Musical Theater Announces Auditions for “Man of La Mancha”

RESCHEDULED! The 2nd night of auditions for Man of La Mancha have been postponed from Tuesday, December 2nd to Thursday, December 4th (sign in at 6:30, auditions at 7).  Callbacks (by invitation) are moved to Saturday, December 6th at 11 am.  The production staff will accept video submissions if you…

Schenectady Civic Players Announces Auditions for “The Seafarer”

Schenectady Civic Players will be holding open auditions for The Seafarer by Conor McPherson  Directed by Tony Pallone Auditions: Tuesday, December 16 & Thursday, December 18 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, NY, 12305. Performance…

SLOC Musical Theater Seeks Director Submissions for Centennial Season

SLOC Musical Theater is proud to announce that director applications are now open for our historic 100th Season. For the past century, SLOC has been a vital part of the Capital Region’s cultural landscape, producing high-quality musical theater and fostering a strong community of local talent. As we embark on…

Schenectady Civic Players Continues 98th season with “The Christmas Tree Farm”

Schenectady Civic Players continues its 98th season December 5–14, 2025, with The Christmas Tree Farm, a heartwarming play by Adam Szymkowicz, directed by Cristine Loffredo and Mark Stephens. Told through a series of vignettes, The Christmas Tree Farm captures the romance, humor, and unexpected moments that unfold at a bustling Christmas tree farm.…

“Poinsettia Pops” in Saratoga, “The Nutcracker” in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY (Nov. 12) – The Capital Region’s holiday season shines brighter than ever with two beloved traditions returning to Proctors Collaborative stages this December: the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra’s “Poinsettia Pops” at Universal Preservation Hall and Northeast Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” at Proctors. Together, these performances capture the warmth and wonder…