Author: Jessica Sims
The spotlight shines bright on the exceptional talents of high school students at the annual High School Musical Theatre Awards on the MainStage at Proctors 7 p.m. May 4. Presented by the Daily Gazette and supporting sponsor Peregrine Engineering, this prestigious event celebrates the dedication, passion and creativity of young... Read more » ... Read More
Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors Collaborative, today announced the promotion of Jean Leonard to president. Leonard, currently the chief of staff and head of programming, has served the institution for 12 years. In that time, in addition to program responsibility and duties in the office of the CEO, she has... Read more » ... Read More
Each year, a select number of schools register themselves to be considered for the Collaborative School of the Arts’ High School Musical Theatre Awards, this year happening in May 2024. Support your local high school theatre and go see these students put on amazing performances. ... Read More
Our Acting Academy students will be performing “Annie Jr.” in May and to learn a little bit about the show, they not only had the chance to attend “Annie” while on the MainStage, two of the show’s leads came to take questions about being actors. Acting Academy is an after-school... Read more » ... Read More
Photo: The Orphans in the North American Tour of ANNIE. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade The Broadway Master Class Series offers the opportunity for professional-level training for your career! Proctors Collaborative is lucky enough to bring in some amazing talent from across the country with Broadway National Tours. Recently,... Read more » ... Read More
AUDITION ANNOUNCMENTLost In YonkersBy Neil SimonDirected By Maureen Baillargeon Aumand AUDITION DATES: November 13-14, 2023SIGN IN: 6:30 p.m.. Auditions begin at 7 p.m.AUDITION LOCATION: Sand Lake Center for the Arts. 2880 NY 43, Averill Park NY 12018 Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. All auditioners should bring a list of... Read more » ... Read More
SCHENECTADY (Oct. 31) – The Collaborative School of the Arts has announced that they’ve hired Kevin McGuire as the new Director of Theatrical Programming. McGuire has served as an associate artist and has frequently been on stage at Capital Repertory Theatre, which is also a part of Proctors Collaborative. Recently,... Read more » ... Read More
We just concluded our two-week BroadwayTECH career orientation program with the crew from COMPANY the Broadway National Tour. COMPANY was teching on the MainStage before its Broadway National Tour debut. Before a Broadway show debuts on tour, it has to build the set and coordinate the lights and sound. Proctors... Read more » ... Read More
Date: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023Time: 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.Location: GE Theatre at Proctors Proctors is the premier destination for Broadway in New York’s Capital Region providing exclusive access to the top Broadway performers and trainers on tour. Collaborative School of the Arts utilizes having these fantastic performers under our roof... Read more » ... Read More
Book and Lyrics: Chad BeguelinBook: Bob MartinMusic: Matthew Sklar Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep... Read more » ... Read More