29 Arts & Entertainment Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche to They Will Arrive Friday Perform Pre-Mother’s Day Show at Caffe Lena With No Idea What Will
Week of April 22 – April 28, 2022
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Those familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche are aware of her bell tone voice, her unshakable melodies, and her knack for wise, wry lyrics. Wainwright Roche is the daughter of Suzzy Roche (The Roches) and Loudon Wainwright III, half sibling to Rufus and Martha Wainwright. Lucy has carved out her own career as a touring singer/
songwriter and recording artist, with five critically acclaimed solo recordings released on her own label and she has built a solid following across the US and Europe. Suzzy Roche is a singer/songwriter/performer/author and founding member of the singing group The Roches. She has recorded over a dozen albums, written music for TV and Film, and toured extensively for 40 years across the U.S. and Europe. Her
children’s book Want To Be In A Band (Random House) was published in February 2013. Wayward Saints (Hyperion/Voice) is her first novel. Her most recent novel, The Town Crazy, was published in 2020. Suzzy and Lucy released their latest recording, I Can Still Hear You, in the fall of 2020. The show takes place 8 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Caffe Lena. Opener: Stash Wyslouch. Ticket prices $15 $30. Go to: caffelena.org.
HMT Presents: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Opens April 29 by William G. Gotimer, Jr. Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — When Saratoga’s Home Made Theater presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime it will mark the fourth presentation of its current season. It will however break new ground by presenting its first sensory-friendly production on Wednesday night May 4th. Many theatrical productions contain imagery and/or sustained flashing lights that may affect those sensitive to such sensations, including those with photosensitive epilepsy or on the autism spectrum. Sensory-friendly productions allow patrons with sensory sensitivity to safely enjoy live theater by making appropriate changes to lights, sound, imagery and pace without affecting the story line or artistic presentation of the production. Additional accommodations to the physical environment of the theater, including permitting stress balls, fidget toys, earplugs and noise-canceling headphones in the theater assist those that benefit by them. Designated quiet rooms and areas are also provided for patrons who find the live theater experience upsetting or too intense. Performers, production staff and volunteers are trained in expectations and the appropriate responses to a unique audience. It is all designed to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment
Cast of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” L to R: Christopher Buettner (Christopher), Marilyn Detmer (Ensemble), Rick Wissler (Ensemble). Photo by Dawn Oesch.
created by an audience of people with similar experiences. When such sensory-friendly productions first were performed on Broadway they were primarily musicals. It is not lost on Home Made Theater General Manager, Eric Rudy that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime was the first sensory-friendly performance of a non-musical in Broadway history when he stated “We are extremely proud of our ability to bring this fine production to the sensory sensitive community here in the Saratoga area. Bringing the joy of live theater in an appropriate setting for every member of our audience fulfills our mission of entertainment in particularly gratifying way.” Home Made Theater Board of Directors
President, Erin Fenton concurs “While we are always proud of the productions we put forth, this effort to include families who would otherwise find attendance uncomfortable truly underscores our commitment to a quality comfortable theater experience for all.” Business Manager Erin Nicole Harrington further notes “The professional guidance we received to make this production sensory-friendly was met with enthusiasm by our board, staff and volunteers and we look forward to this being just the first of many such productions.” Tickets may be purchased for the May 4 performance as well as the performances on April 29, 30 May 1, 6,7 and 8 at homemadetheater.org.
Happen The Next Day
GLENS FALLS — The Charles R. Wood Theater and Art in the Public Eye stages the 24 Hour Play Fest at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Play Fest brings volunteer writers, actors, and directors together for a 24-hour race to put on a show. On Friday, April 22, all these volunteers will arrive at the Wood Theater with no idea what will happen the next day. After being randomly formed into teams with one writer, one director, and 3-4 actors, a theme for the Fest will be announced, and teams will meet and brainstorm for 1 hour before writers go home to write their brand new 10-minute plays to match the theme. Writers must email scripts by 5 a.m. on Saturday. Teams assemble at the theater at 7 a.m. Saturday, receive their scripts, and have until the curtain opens at 8 p.m. to rehearse, memorize and stage a brand new 10-minute play. Audience members then vote for their favorites in several categories, and winners are awarded.
All proceeds from the event will benefit both presenting organizations – the Charles R. Wood Theater, and Art in the Public Eye. Art in the Public Eye’s mission is to support the intersection of the arts & entertainment and educational pillars of our community. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at woodtheater.org/playfest, by calling the Wood Theater Box Office at 518-480-4878 or visiting 207 Glen St., Glens Falls.
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