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Capital Repertory Theatre

Capital Repertory Theatre (also called Capital Rep or simply theREP) is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District that is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). As a member, it operates under collective bargaining agreements with Actors' Equity Association and other theatre worker unions.[1]

The theatre relocated to its new home at 251 N. Pearl St in Albany, New York 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 Gordon Greenberg, Barbara Howard, Stephanie Klapper, Kevin McGuire, Jean-Remy Monnay, Yvonne Perry, Josh D. Smith and Freddy Ramirez.[2]

Notable Productions[edit]

The theatre has produced numerous world premieres, including Dreaming Emmett by Toni Morrison,[22] November by Don Nigro,[23] Saint Florence by Elizabeth Diggs,[24] Breaking Up Is Hard to Do by Neil Sedaka,[25] Grand View by William Kennedy[26] and Edges: A Song Cycle by Pasek and Paul.[27]

Mission[edit]

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

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)

Lexington Conservatory Theatre

League of Resident Theatres

Regional Theatre

Capital District

Official Website