Community Calendar

Teen Intro to Stage Acting is an eight-week theatre and improv class for ages 13–17 at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill. Designed for beginners and the creatively curious alike, the class introduces students to theatre games, improvisation, ensemble work, and foundational acting skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Taught by Timothy Dunn, Associate Artistic Director of Bridge Street Theatre, the class emphasizes confidence, collaboration, and creative risk-taking. Students will explore storytelling, character, listening, and physical expression while learning how actors work together to build scenes and performances.

The focus is not on auditions or competition, but on play, curiosity, and discovering the joy of working as part of a creative ensemble. Runs Saturdays from January 31 through March 21, 10:30 am–1:30 pm. Tuition is $150.

Register at https://bridgestreettheatre.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=3207345

As part of SoloFest 2026, Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill presents “Palatable Gay Robot,” a bold and fast-paced solo comedy starring Broadway performer Stephen Brower ("Anastasia," "Lempicka," "Pippin"). The 70-minute show introduces Billie Bowtie, a gay robot built to entertain straight audiences with safe, preprogrammed humor. But when he downloads a personal history, his performance begins to change — sparking a journey of self-discovery, identity, and truth. Voiced by Broadway’s Julia Murney, The Moderator guides Billie through a world shaped by expectations, stereotypes, and the pressure to be “palatable.”

Blending sharp wit, social commentary, and emotional depth, this unique solo performance is both hilarious and thought-provoking.

March 6–8: Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm.
Tickets $30 adults / $25 students.

Bridge Street Theatre
44 West Bridge Street
Catskill, New York 12414

Tickets & info:
https://bridgest.org/palatable-gay-robot/

Teen Intro to Stage Acting is an eight-week theatre and improv class for ages 13–17 at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill. Designed for beginners and the creatively curious alike, the class introduces students to theatre games, improvisation, ensemble work, and foundational acting skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Taught by Timothy Dunn, Associate Artistic Director of Bridge Street Theatre, the class emphasizes confidence, collaboration, and creative risk-taking. Students will explore storytelling, character, listening, and physical expression while learning how actors work together to build scenes and performances.

The focus is not on auditions or competition, but on play, curiosity, and discovering the joy of working as part of a creative ensemble. Runs Saturdays from January 31 through March 21, 10:30 am–1:30 pm. Tuition is $150.

Register at https://bridgestreettheatre.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=3207345

Worth the Trip: Experience The Circus Spectacular!
Experience an extraordinary night of entertainment just a short drive away! The Circus Spectacular brings together world-class performers from around the globe for an awe-inspiring show that has captivated audiences for 16 years. Every ticket supports our nonprofit programs, empowering young artists and fostering community through the art of circus. Treat yourself to an evening of unforgettable performances and purpose, only an hour or two from home. Don’t miss this chance to see some of the best talent in the world and be part of something truly meaningful!

Nusantara Arts will bring its Balinese Semar Peguligan gamelan ensemble to Hudson Valley Community College for two interactive workshops — taught by Gusti Komin Darta and Reisa Avanti — and a full‑length concert showcasing electrifying music and elegant dancing.

Gamelan, from the islands of Indonesia, is some of the oldest continuously played music in the world. It has developed and spread across thousands of islands in the archipelago of Nusantara (modern‑day Indonesia), with many distinct ensembles, music theories and styles. Gamelan music has nourished Indonesian cultures for more than a thousand years.

Nusantara Arts works to nourish our community with it today. The group teaches and performs gamelan music from both Bali and Java on four unique sets of instruments. Its large Balinese ensemble is a 7‑tone semar pegulingan‑style set. Semar pegulingan is a rare style of Balinese gamelan with roots in the old royal courts. The ensemble’s set is versatile and can play a variety of compositions, including rarely heard traditional music, pelegongan and Lotring compositions from the 1920s, as well as modern and experimental works. Semar pegulingan is known for its sweet and light character.

As part of SoloFest 2026, Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill presents “Palatable Gay Robot,” a bold and fast-paced solo comedy starring Broadway performer Stephen Brower ("Anastasia," "Lempicka," "Pippin"). The 70-minute show introduces Billie Bowtie, a gay robot built to entertain straight audiences with safe, preprogrammed humor. But when he downloads a personal history, his performance begins to change — sparking a journey of self-discovery, identity, and truth. Voiced by Broadway’s Julia Murney, The Moderator guides Billie through a world shaped by expectations, stereotypes, and the pressure to be “palatable.”

Blending sharp wit, social commentary, and emotional depth, this unique solo performance is both hilarious and thought-provoking.

March 6–8: Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm.
Tickets $30 adults / $25 students.

Bridge Street Theatre
44 West Bridge Street
Catskill, New York 12414

Tickets & info:
https://bridgest.org/palatable-gay-robot/

Worth the Trip: Experience The Circus Spectacular!
Experience an extraordinary night of entertainment just a short drive away! The Circus Spectacular brings together world-class performers from around the globe for an awe-inspiring show that has captivated audiences for 16 years. Every ticket supports our nonprofit programs, empowering young artists and fostering community through the art of circus. Treat yourself to an evening of unforgettable performances and purpose, only an hour or two from home. Don’t miss this chance to see some of the best talent in the world and be part of something truly meaningful!

Worth the Trip: Experience The Circus Spectacular!
Experience an extraordinary night of entertainment just a short drive away! The Circus Spectacular brings together world-class performers from around the globe for an awe-inspiring show that has captivated audiences for 16 years. Every ticket supports our nonprofit programs, empowering young artists and fostering community through the art of circus. Treat yourself to an evening of unforgettable performances and purpose, only an hour or two from home. Don’t miss this chance to see some of the best talent in the world and be part of something truly meaningful!

Worth the Trip: Experience The Circus Spectacular!
Experience an extraordinary night of entertainment just a short drive away! The Circus Spectacular brings together world-class performers from around the globe for an awe-inspiring show that has captivated audiences for 16 years. Every ticket supports our nonprofit programs, empowering young artists and fostering community through the art of circus. Treat yourself to an evening of unforgettable performances and purpose, only an hour or two from home. Don’t miss this chance to see some of the best talent in the world and be part of something truly meaningful!

Join Smith Alum and award winning theatre director, educator, and author Mary B. Robinson for a talk about women in directing roles and her journey from Smith to over 70 regional and off-broadway productions.