Classic Theater Guild

Classic Theater Guild We're a non-profit Capital District theater company that produces classic works with a few surprises mixed in!

We perform mostly in the theater space at Congregation Beth Israel in Schenectady. The Classic Theater Guild's mission statement and message is that CTG has been established exclusively for the advancement of education in the theater arts through, among other things, the production of contemporary and classical plays. The Guild also works to strengthen theatre arts, support emerging playwrights, e

ncourage education in the Arts, present a diverse array of topics, and encourage persons to enter acting by promoting the benefits of dramatic entertainment to educational institutions and to the general public.

Come see this father/son duo in Classic Theater Guild's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Congregation Beth Israel, 2195 East...
01/25/2026

Come see this father/son duo in Classic Theater Guild's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Congregation Beth Israel, 2195 Eastern Parkway in Niskayuna. Puck (Rowan Wall) and Egeus (Kieran Wall) will entertain you in this fun Shakespeare play as they share the stage for the first.
Thursday, January 29 @ 7 pm
Saturday, January 31 @ 7 pm
Sunday, February 1 @ 3 pm

01/24/2026

Due to the upcoming snowstorm, Classic Theater Guild has canceled it's 3:00 performance on Sunday, January 25 of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Say safe everyone.

Opening night for CTG's Midsummer Night's Dream at Congregation Beth Israel 2195 Eastern Parkway in Niskayuna at 7pm! Co...
01/22/2026

Opening night for CTG's Midsummer Night's Dream at Congregation Beth Israel 2195 Eastern Parkway in Niskayuna at 7pm! Come see Abby Marsan as Bottom.

Come see Humpty Dumpty and put a smile on his face! Was Humpty Dumpty Pushed?By Elsie McClellan and Linda Wilday World P...
12/02/2025

Come see Humpty Dumpty and put a smile on his face!

Was Humpty Dumpty Pushed?
By Elsie McClellan and Linda Wilday
World Premier!

Dec 4, 6, 13 @ 7:00
Dec 7, 14 @ 3:00

CTG's stage at Congregation Beth Israel
2195 Eastern Parkway in Niskayuna
Parking on the Union St side of building.

$5 children
$10 adults

10/24/2025

CASTING CALL for Classic Theater Guild: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Trouble brews in an ancient forest, but it’s nothing a few fairies can’t make worse.

Come be part of the Bard’s immortal, hilarious comedy about heartbreak and humiliation.

Auditions will be held on November 11th , 13th, and 15 th 6-8 at Congregation Beth Israel. 2195 Eastern Parkway, Niskayuna.
Show dates are Jan 22, 24, 25, 29, 31 and Feb 1

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Demetrius – 20s or 30s, male presenting. A military man with some strong ideas.

Lysander – 20s or 30s, male presenting. A fighter with a romantic soul.

Hermia – 20s or 30s, female presenting. A short woman with a temper.

Helena – 20s or 30s, female presenting. A tall woman with a deep heart and poor

social skills.

Bottom – Any adult age, male presenting. A community theater type who is too

full of himself.

Peter Quince – Any adult age, male presenting. A theater director who does his

best.

Flute, Snout, Snug, Starveling – Any adult age, any gender. Members of Peter

Quince’s troupe. They do their best as well, on the whole.

Oberon – 14-18, male presenting. King of the Fairies, with a mean streak.

Titania – 12-16, female presenting. Queen of the Fairies. Regal.

Puck – 10-14, male presenting. Oberon’s right hand man. Likes taking jokes too

far.

Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Mote – 8-12, female presenting. Fairies in Titania’s

entourage.

Theseus – 40+, male presenting. Duke of Athens.

Hyppolyta – 30+, female presenting. Warrioress, betrothed to Theseus.

Egeus – 50+, male presenting. Hermia’s father. Not a man to argue wit

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10/18/2025

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We are raffling a Whistling Kettle gift basket,  CTG season tickets,  Three Pickleball Outdoor Lessons,  Two Dinner Dete...
09/27/2025

We are raffling a Whistling Kettle gift basket, CTG season tickets, Three Pickleball Outdoor Lessons, Two Dinner Detective tickets, Two tickets for Yankee Trails NYC Your Way, a $25 Trendy Tots gift card, 2 Dozen Bagels from Brueggers and a $25 Open Door Book Store Gift Certificate. 1 ticket for $5 and 3 tickets for $10!

09/03/2025

We've all heard the story about Humpty Dumpty falling off the wall. But how did it happen?

Classic Theater Guild (CTG) is very excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of
Was Humpty Dumpty Pushed?

Auditions - September 28 2-4 (focusing on kids' roles)
September 30 6-8 (focusing on adult roles)

Both adults and children welcome to audition either day.
NO FEE REQUIRED!

Location - Congregation Beth Israel
2195 Eastern Parkway Niskayuna
with parking on the Union St.side of building

We welcome actors of all ages and experience levels to join us in bringing this timeless tale to life. Be ready to participate in a cold reading from the script.

Show dates
Thursday, December 4 & 11
Saturday, December 6 &13
Sunday, December 7 &14

Rehearsal days will be determined by cast availability. Please bring list of conflicts.

For questions or more info, please contact Linda Wilday 518-701-1520

Roles include:

Adults- King Cole and Mother Goose

Teens: Jack and Leana Sprat

Kids - Valet, Courier, Bo Peep, Mother Hubbard, Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill and of course Humpty Dumpty.

Don't forget our raffle to raise funds to purchase a home! Whistling Kettle gift basket and season tickets are up for gr...
08/13/2025

Don't forget our raffle to raise funds to purchase a home! Whistling Kettle gift basket and season tickets are up for grabs! 1 ticket for $5 and 3 for $10.

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2195 Eastern Pkwy
Schenectady, NY
12301

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