Category: Behind the scenes
Photos, video and news from behind the scenes at theREP in Albany, NY. Meet the cast from your favorite shows and see how everything comes together.
Now in its 33rd year, the Women of Excellence Awards honors a select group of women for their success in business and their contributions to the community. Six women who have achieved success in their professional careers and dedicated themselves to community service will join the prestigious ranks of the... Read more » ... Read More
Do you know the different run crew/backstage jobs necessary to make the onstage magic happen? Or the awesome folks that fill those roles at theREP? Here is the crew making the Midsummer magic happen: Not pictured above: Kristine Schlachter* (stage manager), Emily English (wardrobe), Stephen Pelletier (light board operator) and Luke... Read more » ... Read More
Come behind the scenes with us at theREP for It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre. See how some of the sound effects are made. This holiday show will fill you with cheer. See the show Nov.22 through Dec. 22 at theREP. For tickets and details, click here. ... Read More
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. The competition for the role of Spot in Shakespeare in Love at theREP can be summed up in one word — adorable. Find out who made the cut during the show April 5- May 12. Click here for show details... Read more » ... Read More
Take a look inside the world premiere everyone in the 518 is talking about. Red Maple, written by local playwright David Bunce, makes its debut on theREP stage. Don’t miss you chance to see this wildly funny show. Now through Feb. 17, 2019. Click here for tickets and details. ... Read More
“Good costuming is critical, actually, to a show, because it helps define the characters,” says Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, producing artistic director at theREP and director for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. “And it’s actually an extension of personality.” Learn more about the beautiful costumes in the show and hear what it’s... Read more » ... Read More
Lightly used items donated to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Here at theREP, we try to find a good home for items we can no longer use. Every few months we bag up our lightly used towels and blankets to donate to our furry friends at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.... Read more » ... Read More
Behind the Scenes with The Royale The cast of The Royale is getting a second chance. After performing the show at another venue, the cast, director and fight choreographer are reuniting for a re-imagining of this incredible play at theREP. The Royale runs September 21 through October 14. For details... Read more » ... Read More
Amber Dutton is the Costume Shop Manager at theREP. She has been here since 2016, creating, sewing, and buying costumes for theREP’s productions. What is your educational background? I have a B.A. in Theatre Production with a concentration in costumes from SUNY New Paltz. When did you learn how to... Read more » ... Read More
