In March 2026, Will Kempe’s Players will bring a unique version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” toselect Capital District locations. Company member Dan Smirlock has pared this shortest ofShakespeare’s tragedies into a roughly-90-minute roller coaster through the Macbeths’ fierce love,their usurpation of the Scottish throne, and their demise. According to Smirlock, his…
Will Kempe’s Players Announcing auditions for:Shakespeare’s Macbeth adapted by Dan Smirlockdirected by Sandra Boynton To be performed at Shaker Heritage Site, Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, Murray’s Fool Distillery; specifics TBA. Performance dates: March 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 Rehearsals begin February 2 ​This version of Macbeth treats the play as essentially a domestic drama situated in a…
Confetti Stage, as a community theater, is always interested in which shows our community would like to see us produce. To that end, we are now accepting show and director submissions for the 2025/2026 season. For those who wish to increase their chances of acceptance, the following best describes what…
by Dan Mayer Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is a beloved piece of American literature for good reason, so I was naturally excited to see this production by Confetti Stage. The drawback of telling such a classic story is that it can set expectations pretty high. The…
Confetti Stage is excited to announce tandem auditions for its next two productions: “White Rabbit, Red Rabbit” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” ————————————————————————— “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” by Nassim Soleimanpour, directed by Rachel Bratager. Running March 23-25 at the Albany Masonic Temple. No rehearsals. White Rabbit Red Rabbit…
A timeless story of trickery, love triangles, and magic, Confetti Stage‘s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sees four Athenians competing for and swapping affections with one another as they are bewitched by the mischievous fairy Puck. Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors rehearse the play which they are to…
A timeless story of trickery, love triangles, and magic, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sees four Athenians competing for and swapping affections with one another as they are bewitched by the mischievous fairy Puck. Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors rehearse the play which they are to perform before a wedding.…
