Episodes

Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Welcome to episode 29 of the podcast recorded live at Open Stage Media in Schenectady! Today, we have a special guest, real estate agent Samuel Thompson, joining hosts Jerry and the usual crew for a warm and fun conversation. They dive into the local real estate scene and more. Tune in for an engaging discussion with a prominent figure in the Schenectady area! #Schenectady #Podcast #RealEstate #OpenStageMedia

Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Spring has sprung! The Play That Changed My Life takes a fresh look at new shows on the horizon here in the Capital Region. Writer/Director Susan Frost talks about her new play "A Fine Family," being presented through May 4 at Sand Lake Center for the Arts; and Mani Velvet McCalmon shares the details about her starring role in "Pippin," gracing the stage May 9-18 at Schenectady Light Opera Company. Host Patrick White leads the sun-filled discussion, and fills us in on upcoming spring shows at Harbinger Theatre and this summer's Capital Region Festival of Theatre!

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Dan Slavin talks about his new play "Dual Plans;" and Steven Patterson chats about “Polishing Shakespeare,” opening Bridge Street Theatre’s 11th Season 4/17-4/27 in Catskill. Patrick White talks about Shakespeare's Birthday Party! (4/23 @ Albany Barn), Pro Musica on Broadway 4/26 @ The Egg Performing Arts Center, upcoming events for Harbinger Theatre, and this summer's Capital Region Festival of Theatre (6/12-6/15). The Play That Changed My Life is brought to you by Harbinger and Open Stage Media - Local Free Speech.

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
In this episode we talk about the Erie Canal in Schenectady as we celebrate its 200th year in 2025.

Sunday Apr 06, 2025

Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Host Patrick White (Harbinger) welcomes Keith DuBois and Jewel Winant to the podcast. Learn about their upcoming shows and thoughts about the 518 theatre scene. DuBois is currently appearing in Playhouse Stage Company's "School House Rock" at Cohoes Music Hall (through March 28), and will appear in Fort Salem's production of "Sweeney Todd" (April 25-May 4); Winant will grace the stage in "Dancing at Lughnasa" at Hubbard Hall (April 4-13). Don't forget Shakespeare's Birthday Party (April 23 at Albany Barn), a benefit for this summer's ambitious Capital Region Festival of Theatre.

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Monday Mar 10, 2025

Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Host Patrick White (Harbinger) discusses all things #518 theatre with Jarel Davidow, Artistic Director of Lake George Dinner Theatre; and actress Hannah DeStefano. Davidow will preview his upcoming summer season, as well as The 24 Hour Play Fest, being produced March 14th - 15th at The Charles R. Wood Theater. DeStefano will talk about her work in the upcoming production of Peter & the Starcatcher, running March 14 - 23 at Schenectady Light Opera Company. The show will also detail the latest events happening in relation to summer's Capital Region Festival of Theatre. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025