Capital Repertory Theatre (Capital Rep or theREP) is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the

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that is a member of the

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(LORT). As a member, it operates under collective bargaining agreements with

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and other theatre worker unions. The theatre relocated to its new home at 251 N. Pearl St in

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in 2021, and is one of three venues affiliated with Proctors Collaborative. Artistic staff include Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, Associate Artistic Director Margaret E. Hall, along with associate artists

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, Barbara Howard, Stephanie Klapper, Kevin McGuire, Jean-Remy Monnay, Yvonne Perry, Josh D. Smith and Freddy Ramirez.

History

The theatre's predecessor was Lexington Conservatory Theatre in Lexington, New York, founded in 1976 by artistic director Oakley Hall III. In 1978, Hall suffered a traumatic brain injury, ending his career. In 1979, the company announced that it would move to Albany to form a resident theatre called Capital Repertory Company. That winter, LCT produced ''The Tavern'' by George M. Cohan at the Egg Theatre in Albany, under the Capital Rep name.In October of 1980, executive director Michael Van Landingham announced that the theatre would not return to Lexington House and instead move permanently to Albany. In December 1980, the group began its first full season at Page Hall in Albany.

Notable Productions

The theatre has produced numerous world premieres, including '' Dreaming Emmett'' by

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, ''November'' by Don Nigro, and ''

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'' by

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Mission

According to th
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the mission of Capital Rep is "to create a meaningful theatre generated from an authentic link to the community."

Awards

* Theatre Communications Group Playwright in Residence Award (1997) * American Marketing Association Mark of Excellence Award (1996) * Pew Charitable Trust National Theatre Artist Residency Program Award (1993) * Kennedy Center Fund for New American Play Award (1988 & 1992) * Foundation of the Dramatists Guild/CBS Awards (1984, 1986 & 1987) * Business Committee for the Arts First Place National Award (1984) * Outstanding New Enterprise - Albany/Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce (1983)

2009-2010 season

Shear Madness by Paul Portner
The Seafarer by

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by Alan Lerner and Frederick Loewe

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by Harold Pinter

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2013-2014 season

The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers by Lori Fischer

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A Christmas Carol adapted by Patrick Barlow

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The God Game by Suzanne Bradbeer

References

External links

Official Website
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