Schenectady Light Opera Company

🎭Be sure to grab your season subscription before individual tickets go live next week! Our website lists the many benefits of both the full season subscription as well as the flex passes- not just the $$ savings. Visit https://sloctheater.ludus.com/passes.php for more info! 🥳

Questions? Email [email protected] or call our friendly box office manager at 518-730-7370! We hope that you'll consider joining us for another great season celebrating the talent and creativity of our community members!

Note: Season subscriptions and Flex Passes will still be available after individual tickets are available, but if you want to guarantee the same great seats for every show, get your subscription NOW!

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✨🎭Wishing a very happy OPENING to our friends involved in Footloose (Not So Common Players ), The Addams Family (NSCKids) and Head Over Heels (Colonial Little Theatre)!!

GO see some amazing theater this weekend!!
-Legally Blonde (Playhouse Stage Co.)
-Beautiful The Carole King Musical (Capital Repertory Theatre)
-Pericles (Will Kempe's Players)
-Becoming Dr. Ruth (Curtain Call Theatre)

We are still looking for and accepting sponsors for our 98th season! If you have connections with local businesses that may be interested, send them our way. Visit sloctheater.org/sponsorship or email [email protected] ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Give back to your community and support local arts by becoming a sponsor for SLOC's upcoming 98th Season! As a sponsor, your business can directly help our theater provide a safe and inclusive space for all who enter our doors. As an organization run entirely by volunteers, your generous support can make a big difference in helping SLOC's operations run smoothly!

For more information and to sign up to be a sponsor, visit www.sloctheater.org/sponsorship or email [email protected] today!

YOU CAN SIT WITH US! Friday 7/19 is the deadline for applications to be a part of our production staff for Mean Girls. Students must be entering grades 9-12 in the Fall to apply. Interviews will be conducted after all submissions have been reviewed! ✨
It's going to be totally FETCH! 💅🌸💄📔

https://forms.gle/G1JfzhcA5n1AucHT9

Night 2 of Alice By Heart is tonight! Limited seating available, so check our site or call the box office ASAP!

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Alice By Heart hits the SLOC stage for a 2-night only fundraising engagement!! You do NOT want to miss this artistry, onstage and off. It is sure to be an evening of theater to remember 🎩 🫖 🐁 🐛

Limited seating available! Be sure to grab your tickets ahead of time at sloctheater.ludus.com!! 🎟️🎟️

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Whether you’re coming out for Alice By Heart: A 2-Night Only Fundraising Event , Schenectady County SummerNight, or the The 2nd Annual TATER TROT! this weekend…stop by Vice & Virtue and ask for the SLOCtail!

Now making its debut....The SLOCtail! Our friends at Vice & Virtue have crafted this refreshing new signature cocktail worthy of a standing ovation. Stop by 40 N. Broadway (the old Pinhead Susan’s space) and enjoy one along with some delicious food and great vibes. A portion of every SLOCtail sold will be donated right back to the theater! Thanks to Vice & Virtue for their support! Please drink responsibly. 🥂

TOMORROW is night 1 of our 2-night fundraising performance of Alice By Heart! 💜😸💙🐛🫖

So many talented individuals have worked to bring this production and special evenings to life. You won’t want to miss this local premiere!

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🎟️: sloctheater.ludus.com

T-minus 2 days until Alice By Heart hits the SLOC stage for a 2-night fundraising event! Proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction pieces and baked goods will all benefit the theater. You won’t want to miss this incredible cast…join us down the rabbit hole!

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🎟️: sloctheater.ludus.com

If you’re joining us for this weekend’s special 2-day fundraising performance of Alice By Heart, you are in for treat! 🐇⏱️🐛👗

Each night there will be a silent auction for 2 pieces of art, created by cast members and artists close to the production team. Bidding will begin when doors open and end at 7:55pm. Winners will be announced prior to each performance!

🎨: Sammy Rose Wilson, Regan Zlotnick, Leslie Perez , and Justin Nadal

There will also be Alice-themed baked goods available to purchase, made by the talented Taylor Ramsey Taylor Cakes!! 🧁🍥🍪

Tickets are going fast, so don’t wait! See you in Wonderland…

🎟️: sloctheater.ludus.com

✨ We are thrilled to continue to offer students the opportunity to work closely as a member of our production staff for this year's youth production of Mean Girls in November! Applicants must fill out the form (linked below) to express interest and indicate which area of the production they are interested in by FRIDAY, JULY 19th. Interviews will be conducted after all submissions have been reviewed! ✨

Come be a part of something really spectacular this fall! 💅🌸💄📔

https://forms.gle/G1JfzhcA5n1AucHT9

We are seeking a Tech Director to join our leadership team! If you have the skills, experience and time to dedicate to this volunteer position, please contact [email protected].

What does a Tech Director do!?:
- Oversees dept. heads for lighting, sound, set, props, hair & makeup
- Supervises on-stage rigging to support show's design concept
- Ensures safe working environment for those working with or around stage and technical equipment
- Maintains tech equipment and arranges for any repair or additional purchases within budgetary constraints

We look forward to hearing from you. Please share!

📣📣 School of Rock is seeking an individual for their costume design team! Could it be YOU?!

Email [email protected] with your name and costume experience if you are available for the important dates listed.

Rock on! 🤘🏻🎸

We know where these young performers belong…on our stage this November! Presenting the cast of Mean Girls: High School Version!

With over 100 auditioners last week, this production team had their work cut out for them. Thank you to our magnificent audition coordinating team and everyone who came out to show us the immense talent this capital region holds.

While individual tickets don’t go on sale until August 1, you can purchase a Season Subscription or Flex Pass at any time at sloctheater.ludus.com! We hope that you’ll join us in November- and all season long! We promise, it’ll be totally fetch 💄💕📓🔥

A Sneak Peek at ✨Alice by Heart✨

We hope that you’ll join us for Alice By Heart: A 2-Night Only Fundraising Event on July 12 & 13! 100% of proceeds go toward the upcoming season at SLOC. We have so many special treats down the rabbit hole! Wonderland themed baked goods will be for sale both nights of the show, artwork by actors IN the show will be auctioned off each night, and even a special MAD HATTER mug made by a local artist, will be up for auction both nights of the fundraiser. Take a piece of the show home with you! 🎩🐛😺♥️

Alice by Heart tells the story of two teens dealing with grief, love, loss, and the timeless tale of growing up and discovering who we truly are. Set during the war in London in 1941, the characters take shelter from the bombings in the underground train tunnels, as Alice Spencer dreams up a world from her favorite storybook, to preserve time.

If you loved this season’s production of “Spring Awakening” you won’t want to miss this one! The same writing team brought these unforgettable songs and stunning story to life!

Be a part of the capital region premiere of this haunting new musical. Take a sneak peek down the rabbit hole with these amazing photos and be sure to get your tickets at sloctheater.ludus.com! 🎟️🎟️

📸: Best Frame Forward
💄: Aubree Mullally

Ready for a second night packed with some of the most talented young performers in the Capital Region!! Auditions: Mean Girls High School Version at SLOC Musical Theater

Who will we see there??

On Wednesdays, we wear pink! And on Thursday and Friday, we hold auditions for Mean Girls: High School Version.

We're thrilled to introduce some of the immensely talented individuals working to make this fetch show happen. SLOC proudly presents the North Shore High School PTA!

📣 Director: Elizabeth Sherwood-Mack
🎹 Music Director: Jessica Sisti
🩰 Choreographer: Carolyn Frantz
💳 Producers: Christina Benardo & Elizabeth Corey
📋 Stage Manager: Diana Chabai-Booker

This experienced Production Talent Acquisition consists of professional educators, designers and SLOC veterans that can't wait to meet you!

Join us TOMORROW or Friday in the SLOC Education Building. Sign in begins at 6:30 PM.

They're not regular adults- they're cool adults! Meet the teachers and parents that round out the cast of Mean Girls High School Version!

Ms. Norbury:
Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher who pushes Cady to be her smartest self. 👓👩‍🏫

Mrs. Heron:
Cady’s intellectual mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes. 🦁🐘

Mrs. George:
Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes.🍹🐶💄

Mr. Duvall:
The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers at Joliet penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls. 📚🏫

Join us in the SLOC Education Building for auditions for Mean Girls High School Version this Thursday and Friday! Visit sloctheater.org.

We are beyond grateful to have our first Season 98 Platinum Premier Sponsor! Business for Good provides essential resources to people who are building stronger communities and creating positive change. BFG works with organizations like SLOC that seek to improve their communities.

We thank BFG for their generosity and for helping our effort to provide equity, accessibility, and opportunity to our organization and our community.

To learn more about the incredible work Business for Good has been doing, visit www.bfg.org.

Today’s annual membership meeting was a wonderful celebration of all that was accomplished this past year and what is yet to come in the next season! The following community members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the company- some for decades. THANK YOU and BRAVO 👏🏼 to those recognized!

Stephen Foust- Etta Moore Founders Award
Brian Clemente - Gwen Fraser Award
Sara Fredericks - Volunteer of the Year
Adrienne Sherman - President’s Award
Alan Angelo - Thelma Zeh Award

Kick! Layout! Fosse! We're one day closer to auditions for Mean Girls High School Version. Today we're highlighting the coolest people you will ever meet- Janis and Damian!

Janis:
An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade. 🎨🖌🖕

Damian:
Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis and they have the close rapport of a comedy team.🕺🎭

You'll find your group, your herd, your flock! Join us June 13th or 14th! Visit our Facebook event page for more audition information.

Auditions for Mean Girls are one week away! It's time to meet the "grool" boy at North Shore High School.

Aaron Samuels:
A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either. ⚽️🏀📚

Will we see you next week? Join us in the SLOC Ed Building June 13th and 14th!

Check out sloctheater.org for more details.

Here's where you belong! Auditions: Mean Girls High School Version at SLOC Musical Theater are almost here and its time to meet the main character from the show!

Cady Heron:
A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Cady is the emotional heart of our story. 🎒🦁👚💅

Join us next Thursday and Friday, June 13th and 14th in our Education Building. It's going to be so fetch!

For more audition information, visit our event page or sloctheater.org!

Who's ready to ROCK with us this September!? We are proud to present the cast of School of Rock, happening September 13-22, 2024.

The amount of talent that came out for auditions last week was astounding. Bravo to all who attended, and congratulations to this fabulous cast.

Individual tickets are not on sale until August 1, BUT if you want to guarantee yourself seats to School of Rock and our other incredible productions this season, you can purchase a SEASON SUBSCRIPTION at any time! Visit https://sloctheater.ludus.com/passes.php for more information and to purchase.

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From Horace Green Prep to North Shore High, school spirit is alive and well at SLOC!

Come sit with us! Auditions: Mean Girls High School Version at SLOC Musical Theater are next week, which means it's time to meet the Plastics!

Regina George:
Regina is the Queen Bee of the Plastics. When she shines her light on you, you feel like the most important person in the world. When that light goes cold, you want to die. She is regal, still, and “hot”, but at her most vulnerable moments, she is just a kid in over her head. 🔥📓 🚌 🍫

Gretchen:
Desperate to please Regina and to maintain her position in the Plastics, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. She is a “banker” meaning she befriends people to “bank” their secrets so she can trade them later for her own benefit. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking. 📱👠💅

Karen:
Although her intellect and personality never had a chance to develop, Karen is
essentially kind, relaxed, and a generous laugher. 👙🐭🍭

Join us next Thursday and Friday, June 13-14 in the SLOC Education building. High School students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities are encouraged to audition!

For additional information, visit sloctheater.org!

SLOC loves to see artists supporting artists!

We'd like to give a big shout out to our newest Bronze Backer, YLF Records, LLC! Local artist Yung Lord Fine$$ founded this innovative record label committed to producing authentic, groundbreaking sounds. YLF showcases diverse talents by nurturing artists' creativity, offering a platform for dynamic musical expression and professional growth. For more info, visit www.yunglordfiness.com.

Looking to join our list of Season 98 sponsors? Visit sloctheater.org/sponsorship to sign up today!

Tomorrow- Schenectady will be the PLACE TO BE! With the Schenectady Kids Arts Festival happening from 12-4pm around City Hall/Jay St and Schenectady Pride kicking off Pride Month from 2-7pm at Gateway Plaza - there’s so much free fun and entertainment to experience for the whole family!

We're grateful to have our new neighbor, Vice & Virtue as a Silver Spotlight Sponsor for our 98th Season!

Schenectady's new restaurant offers an upscale yet down-to-earth vibe, featuring a unique flavor palette and wide cocktail selection. Vice & Virtue is the perfect place to enjoy a casual lunch, a comforting dinner, and everything in between! Stop by for some amazing food and don't forget to order a SLOCtail!

Want to partner with us? Become a SLOC Season 98 sponsor before it's too late! For more information and to sign up, visit sloctheater.org/sponsorship or email [email protected].