Favorites of 2024: Jess Hoffman

August: Osage County, Schenectady Civic PlayersMy absolute favorite show of 2024 was Schenectady Civic Players’ triumphant production ofAugust: Osage County. Before seeing the production at Schenectady Civic Playhouse, I hadread the play but had never seen it performed. August Osage County is an extremelychallenging play to produce and I was…

2024 Berkshire Theatre Critics Award Winners Announced

The 2024 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards, aka The Berkies, were presented on Monday, November 11 in the Zion Lutheran Church Community Room, on First Street in Pittsfield MA. Presenters included J. Peter Bergman, Paul Sugarman, Mark G. Auerbach, and Berkshire on Stage critics Macey G. Levin, Barbara Waldinger, and Paula…

Capital Repertory Theatre Announces Tickets on Sale for 24/25 Season

ALBANY (Sept. 13) – Capital Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale this week for the highly anticipated 24/25 season. This season’s line-up showcases a diverse array of productions, offering audiences a mix of classic favorites, innovative new work, and powerful stories that reflect the theatre’s…

“Seared” Brings Heat and Humor to Albany’s Capital Repertory Theatre

ALBANY (Sept. 5) – Capital Repertory Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “Seared,” a sizzling comedy by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck, running from Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 6. Directed by Margaret E. Hall, this mouth-watering play brings drama, humor and culinary artistry to the stage…

“Seared” Explores Tension Between Art and Commerce in the Culinary World

ALBANY (July 10) – Capital Repertory Theatre will be transformed into the intimate kitchen of a New York City restaurant with the upcoming run of “Seared” by Theresa Rebeck. Tickets are on sale now for previews Sept. 13-15 and performances Sept.17 through Oct. 6, 2024. The 24-25 season at theREP…

Capital Repertory Theatre Announces EPAs for ’24-’25 Season

Capital Repertory Theatre 2024-25 LORT Season – Albany, NY EPASHOW LIST AND BREAKDOWNS IN ATTACHMENT Capital Repertory Theatre | Albany, NY Notice:  Audition Call Type: EPA AUDITION DATE Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E) Lunch 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM APPOINTMENTS To schedule an audition appointment please email: casting@capitalrep.org .…

Proctors and theREP Announce Their 2024-2025 Season

SCHENECTADY (Feb. 26) – Proctors Collaborative hosted “The Not So Late-Night Show” on the MainStage at Proctors Monday night to announce the 2024-25 season for both Proctors in Schenectady and Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany. Hosts John Gray and Lydia Kulbida from News 10 ABC were joined by Philip Morris,…

REVIEW: “Seared” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

by Barbara Waldinger Wilted spinach salad with warm bacon dressing; seared wild salmon with a Bengali onion chutney; seared asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper; gnocchi, pork belly sliders, scallops. . . This is not a restaurant menu but rather a gustatory appreciation of Theresa Rebeck’s Seared at Williamstown…