TheatreTalks | Proctors, Schenectady, New York

The Henry Schaffer TheatreTalks

“This series of talks is intended to enrich the experience of patrons at Proctors by giving them additional perspectives on the shows they are seeing,” said CEO Philip Morris. “We are appreciative of the H. Schaffer Foundation for their support of this effort to enrich the cultural experiences of those attending our shows,” he added.

The Henry Schaffer TheatreTalk series offers pre-performance arts discussions to ticket buyers free of charge. The discussions are delivered by Company artists to engage patrons in a unique forum for learning about a specific performance. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions about the artists, repertoire and performance, creating a dynamic interaction geared toward increasing awareness about the Arts.

The 2010-2011 Schaffer TheatreTalk Series will be as follows…

Young Frankenstein
Pre-show: October 21, 2010 at 12:30pm

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Pre-show: November 23, 2010 at 6:30pm

Fiddler on the Roof
Pre-show: January 6, 2011 at 12:30pm

The Lion King
Post-show: February 25, 2011 after the 8pm performance
Post-show: March 17, 2011 after the 2pm show

Blue Man Group
Post-show: April 15, 2011 after the 8pm performance

Hair
Post-show: May 6, 2011 after the 8pm performance

All TheatreTalks are subject to change

Henry Schaffer TheatreTalks take place in Robb Alley at Proctors unless otherwise noted.
Talks are sponsored by the Times Union and named in honor of a gift from the H. Schaffer Foundation.

Sunny Stall, President of the H. Schaffer Foundation, “The Foundation is proud to be one of many community supporters of Proctors Theatre from the inception of the renovation and building programs to its current status as a leader in the 'world of the arts' of the Tri-Cities and as a cultural center of excellence. We are very pleased to be able to support the exciting expansion and theater activities at Proctors and to be a patron to this special program, TheatreTalks”.

The 2010-2011 Story Circle Pre-show Spoken Word Programs

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The Story Circle Pre-show Spoken Word Program series offers pre-performance arts programs to ticket buyers free of charge. The programs are delivered by professional spoken word artists to engage patrons in a unique forum to extend the theme of a specific show. After the performance, the audience members are encouraged to ask questions, creating a dynamic interaction geared toward increasing awareness about the Arts.