Schenectady Civic Players Announces Auditions for “The Girl on the Train”

Schenectady Civic Players Auditions For:The Girl on the TrainBy Paula HawkinsAdapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan AbelDirected by Jennifer Van Iderstyne Audition Dates:Tuesday, June 24th & Thursday, June 26th Sign-ups start at 7:00 pmAuditions begin at 7:30pm Performance Dates:Friday 10/17- Sunday 10/19Wednesday 10/22 – Sunday 10/26 Audition InfoAuditions will consist…

REVIEW: “Pippin” at SLOC Musical Theatre

by Jess Hoffman Pippin is a musical theater classic, and it’s hard to explain why. Don’t get me wrong, I love it–I find the score irresistible, the main character lovable, and the entire concept quite charming–but it’s hard to say exactly why. The plot is nonsensical and the titular character…

REVIEW: “A Perfect Ganesh” at Schenectady Civic Players

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…

Winners of 9th Annual High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced

SCHENECTADY (May 10) – The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors proudly announced the winners of the ninth annual High School Musical Theatre Awards during a star-studded ceremony held May 10 at the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady. The evening celebrated the talent, creativity, and dedication of high school…

Capital Region Festival of Theatre Hosts Inaugural Festival June 12-15

Jam-packed festival schedule puts the Capital Region center stage as a great place to love theatre your whole life long, with a variety of performances, workshops, and more, most of which are free for the public to enjoy. ALBANY, NY – The Capital Region Festival of Theatre (CRFT) will be…

Schenectady Civic Players Close 97th Season with “A Perfect Ganesh”

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…

SLOC Musical Theater Announces Youth Auditions for “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

SLOC Musical Theater Auditions for “Hadestown: Teen Edition” Book, Music & Lyrics by AnaĂŻs Mitchell This is a youth production that will be presented as part of SLOC’s mainstage season.  All roles will be cast with performers entering grades 9 through 12 in September, 2025.  SLOC Musical Theater never charges tuition or…

Schenectady Civic Players Close Their 97th Season with “A Perfect Ganesh”

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,…