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- or post-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 2011-2012 Schaffer TheatreTalk Series will be as follows…

• Disney's Beauty & The Beast
  Pre-show: Thu, May 17, 2012 at 1:00pm (before the 2:00pm performance)

The 2012-2013 Schaffer TheatreTalk Series

• Mary Poppins
  Post-show: Thu, October 4, 2012 after the 2:00pm performance
• Wicked
  Post-show: Sat, November 17, 2012 after the 2:00pm performance
• Million Dollar Quartet
  Post-show: Thu, January 24, 2013 after the 2:00pm performance
• Motionhouse
  Post-show: Sat, February 2, 2013 after the 8:00pm performance
• Priscilla
  Post-show: Thu, February 14, 2013 after the 2:00pm performance
• Les Miserables
  Post-show: Thu, May 2, 2013 after the 2:00pm 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 2011-2012 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.

• Story Circle Pre-show Spoken Word Programs take place in Robb Alley at Proctors.
• Sponsored by Story Circle at Proctors.