Hudson Valley Writers Guild presents the Word Fest Open Mic, an opportunity for you to share your poetry and spoken word pieces with the local community—and celebrate the voices of others.

Featured poets SD, Samira and Sierra DeMulder will perform throughout the evening.

Sign-up for the open mic will take place on the HVWG website (hvwg.org) starting April 20.

April 27, 4 to 7 p.m.

Kate is a sharp-witted lobbyist who doesn’t waste her time on candidates who can’t get elected, stay elected, and, above all, remain loyal to her clientele. Representative Sydney Millsap has a more idealistic approach to politics, which Kate fears may cost Millsap a prosperous political career. But when Millsap’s high-minded principles prove surprisingly resilient in Washington, Kate faces an unexpected dilemma: back the system or what she actually believes in?

This free play reading is a collaboration with Harbinger Theatre.

April 28 at 4 p.m.

Enjoy outdoor shopping with 60 different local vendors. We’ll also have a food truck, kids activities and live music!

This event is a collaboration with Sand Lake Merchant (on the opposite corner of Rte. 43 and 66).

May 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Graham Tichy is back and ready to rock! Join us as we welcome in Graham’s newest ensemble Let It Rock—and celebrate the music and legendary career of Chuck Berry!

May 18, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Join Patrick White and Olivia Walton for an acting workshop complete with games, exercises, monologues, audition coaching, character work and fun!

Email white.patrick1963@gmail.com to register.

May 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join instructor Mary Margaret Corcoran for a mandala rock painting workshop!

This workshop is free to the public and open to any and all age levels. Each session will host 10 artists.

Reserve your spots today by emailing slca.general@slca-ctp.org. Please indicate which of the two sessions below you would prefer.

May 26, noon and 1:30 p.m. (two sessions)

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is hosting a two-act performance by local talents directed by SLCA Executive Director Brian Sheldon!

Act One, “On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco,” is a monologue by Anton Chekhov featuring musical interludes by David Amram and starring David Quinones.

Act Two, “A Water Bird Talk,” is a cleverly comic modern mono-opera composed by Dominick Argento and starring acclaimed baritone Joseph Han.

Featuring a 12-piece orchestra conducted by Micah Gleason.

Also join us for a pre-opera talk with the performers at 6:30 p.m. on show night at the Hart Cluett Museum (57 2nd Street, Troy).

June 15 at 8 p.m. at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

In just five camp days, campers will learn how to improv their way into building a completely realized character that comes to life during an interactive murder mystery dinner theatre (provided by one of our area restaurants).

This year’s camp will teach the fundamentals of theatre with a slice of the business side as well. It is sure to be extra cheesy and full of crusty jokes!

Middle to high school ages welcome.

Camp: July 8 to 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Performance: July 12 at 4 p.m.

In this musical theatre summer camp, attendees will rehearse and perform an original musical in just five days!

You’d think the story of our park bench would be an easy one to tell. But it isn’t! That’s because the townspeople don’t agree on much. The dreamer wants something wild and crazy; the curmudgeon doesn’t want anything at all. The storyteller just wants a story with a happy ending. Good luck with that. The dog walker, picnicker and jogger all try to tell the story from other perspectives, but no one gets it right. Will the townspeople come together with a solution that satisfies everyone in the end? Join us for this year’s musical comedy!

Camp production directed by Val Kavanaugh, Susan Frost and Jim Holmes. Children ages eight to 13 welcome.

Camp: July 15 to 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Performances: July 19 at 7:30 p.m., July 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Join SLCA for our first ever Broadway at the Farm: an evening of Broadway classics featuring some of the area’s best and brightest stars! On Aug. 7, SLCA will be singing the night away with light fare, a cash bar and some great raffle opportunities.

Featured performers:

• Eric Shovah

• Heather D’Arcy

• Nick Martiniano

• Liana Martino

• Claudia DeMartino

• Brooke Hutchins

• Shawn Morgan

• Judi Merriam

• Bill Douglas

• Remy Orth

• The cast of SLCA’s production of Songs for a New World

• Steve Keller (also musical direction and accompaniment)

Sponsorship levels:

• Showstopper Sponsor ($250): Includes 4 tickets, reserved seating and recognition at the event.

• Lead Performer Sponsor ($500): Includes 8 tickets, reserved seating, recognition at the event and 2 tickets to SLCA’s upcoming production of Songs for a New World.

Aug. 7, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at June Farms, 275 Parker Road, West Sand Lake, NY 12196

Local favorite and friend of SLCA returns for another solo show!

Folk singer, songwriter and artist Kevin McKrell was a founding member of Celtic folk band Donnybrook Fair and the internationally renowned Celtic bluegrass band The McKrells. Kevin and his bands have performed for audiences at the top Celtic, folk and bluegrass festivals as well as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Troy Music Hall and more.

Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.