Rehearsal For Murder opens May 8 to advance anticipation

"Richard Harte having a ball in Civic Players’ whodunit" says Bill Buell of the Schenectady Gazette

In the Times Union, Michael Eck adds that 'Rehearsal for Murder' makes leap from TV to stage"

Fan Mail for the Playhouse

I am so pleased with what's been happening at the playhouse. To be specific, the last four shows I have attended have been great, starting with The last Five Years. I was so impressed with "A Christmas Carol", I attended two performances. I grew up in the neighborhood, and in my late teens and early twenties (1961 - 1964), the playhouse was my second home. Memories of my early association are very special. The activities and wonderful people I met, met my needs, as I wasn't someone who did the bar scene. I got my start working with Bob Jetter on set construction. Some of my favorite people were Gladys Luthy, Barry Havens, Jack Mango and the beautiful and gracious Fulvia Brun Hickman. During my four year stint, prior to my marriage, I became a member of the Executive Committee, in charge of Special Activities, which included dress rehearsal night cast dinner, the after show party and the annual party. It was great preparation for a lifetime and love of cooking for many, many friends and family. As long as I am able, I hope to contribute my support to the Civic Playhouse as a theatergoer and in a small monetary way. A big thumbs up on the new seats!!
Received On Feb 11, 2009, from Agatha Pike

Murderers Reviews

‘Murderers’ draw laughter at Civic Playhouse
By Michael Eck Feb. 1, 2009
Special to the Times Union


Law background helps actress with a killer role
Friday, January 30, 2009
By Bill Buell
Gazette Reporter

Free staged reading Sunday

J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls, directed by Debbie May, was ably read on the Playhouse stage Sunday, January 4 at 2:30 PM.
Light refreshments were served between acts.

The "Inspector" draws admissions from each of the players, who kept the audience entertained and intrigued until the mysterious ending.

Taking bows are Ryan Davis as Eric Birling, Sue Katz as Sybil Birling, Kait Van Heusen as Sheila Birling, Mike Silvia as Gerald Croft, Janet May as Edna, Richard Messina as Inspector Goole and Terry Peterson as Arthur Birling.

In our email on Dec 26

We saw A Christmas Carol and loved it! The man playing Scrooge was outstanding.
Looking forward to the remainder of the season.

Lea

Rave review from email

SCP production of a Christmas Carol was wonderful - the best version of the show I have ever seen!

Kudos and bravos to SCP for their latest show - it was fabulous.

Merry Christmas,
Maureen Kopach

Be sure to see it...

‘Christmas Carol’ remains true to play’s roots
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:08 PM EST

By Bob Goepfert
The Record

SCHENECTADY — The excellent production of "A Christmas Carol" at Schenectady Civic Theater through Sunday explains why the story of Scrooge’s redemption is eternal.

The Schenectady Civic version of "A Christmas Carol" is so good I expect it will become an annual tradition. However, in case I’m wrong, be sure to see it this final weekend.

Read the review