REVIEW: “The Girl on the Train” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Dan Mayer Author Paula Hawkins’ novel The Girl on the Train became an international best-seller, as well as a 2016film starring Emily Blunt, before being adapted for the stage. Schenectady Civic Players‘ production takes off like a speeding locomotive, but audiences may be in for a bumpy ride. The…

Schenectady Civic Players Announces Auditions for “The Christmas Tree Farm”

Auditions September 16 & 18, 2025 for THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM by Adam Szymkowicz at Schenectady Civic Players Schenectady Civic Players will be holding open auditions for THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM  by Adam Szymkowicz Directed by Cristine Loffredo and Mark Stephens Auditions: Tuesday, September 16 & Thursday, September 18 Sign-ups…

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

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: “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…

Schenectady Civic Players Presents “Casa Valentina”

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 Present Harvey Fierstein’s “Casa Valentina”

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…

Schenectady Civic Players Hold Open Auditions for “A Perfect Ganesh”

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…