by Jess Hoffman The word “love” in the title Hoodoo Love might have some theatergoers mistakenly believing that it is a romantic play. This certainly crossed my mind when I went to see the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York’s production at The Rep, as I was unfamiliar with…
Shakespeare: The Remix One of theREP’s most popular On-The-Go! shows, “Shakespeare: The Remix” compares the power of language found in Shakespeare’s work with that of early hip-hop and slam poetry. Shayla, a hip teenage girl tackles some of the most famous characters in Shakespeare’s written works. She finds herself in…
Albany, NY – May 20, 2023 – Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY (BTTUNY) is excited to announce its upcoming and last production of the 2022-2023 season: HOODOO LOVE by Katori Hall Directed by Jean-Remy Monnay Performances will be in the Lauren and Harold Iselin Studio at theREP –…
Proctors Collaborative is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We’re changing expectations about how the arts serve a community. Capital Repertory Theatre(theREP) seeks Director/Teaching Artist for the Collaborative School…
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT Paid role for Capital Repertory Theatre Casting for the role of “debater” 14+ (plays 15-18 years old); Black, Indigenous or Person of Color; appears in Act Two only; should have performance experience (theatre, speech and debate or mock trial etc.); must be willing and enthusiastic to improvise and tell…
ALBANY (May 3) – “Canada’s Drag Race” and “UK V.S. the World” contestant Lemon will be joining local drag queens for “Period. Hosted by Opal Essence” 8 p.m. Friday, May 19 at Capital Repertory Theatre. Join Opal Essence as she hosts a drag experience like no other! The show features…
by Jess Hoffman I must start my review by admitting that A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is my single favorite play of all time. And because of that I have seen many productions. I have seen professional productions, volunteer productions, and even one high school production. I have…
ALBANY (April 5) – William Shakespeare’s popular comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” begins previews at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany April 14, opens on Tuesday, April 18 and runs through Sunday, May 7. The show is directed by theREP’s Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill. In a world where dreams and…
