Come out for a wonderful collection of short theatrical works by playwrights in the Capital Region and Berkshire County!

• 5 Minutes to Midnight (written and directed by Jae Gayle)

• Triplets (by Melinda Gros, directed by Stephanie Weiss)

• The Boutonniere (by Tyler S. Rexhouse, directed by Michael McDermott and Jen Madison)

• The Final Straw (by William Daisak, directed by Val Kavanaugh)

• Baxter for President (by Mike DeMasi, directed by Maureen Aumand)

• greyscale (by Elizabeth Decasse, directed by Shaya Reyes)

• A Close Inncounter (by Anthony R. Pezzula, directed by Eric Washburn)

Warning: Flashing lights are used in this production.

May 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.
May 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Paint your own exterior barn quilt!

In this workshop, you’ll get individual support from Sara Meays of Little Red Farmette to help you create a barn quilt masterpiece. By the end, you’ll have a beautiful indoor or outdoor addition for your home, camp, shed or (of course) barn!

Your $65 workshop fee includes:

• A 2’ x 2’ primed exterior signboard pre-drawn with the pattern of your choice

• Exterior paint colors and additional materials needed to complete your quilt

Workshop seats are limited, so pre-register now! Registration closes May 9.

May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SLCA is excited to invite you to Broadway at the Bistro, a special fundraiser presenting an evening of Broadway hits performed by some of the area’s best and brightest stars.

The night features live entertainment, delicious hors d’oeuvres, raffles and a cash bar—as well as the ambiance magnifique of Tighe’s Bistro Américain.

Tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase.

May 21 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Join Sand Lake Merchant and Sand Lake Center for the Arts for our 3rd Annual Spring Merchant Market!

A total of 80 vendors at this outdoor market will be set up across two locations: Sand Lake Merchant or Sand Lake Center for the Arts. This event will happen rain or shine.

Shop for unique local gifts and décor, including apothecary products, apparel, candles, crafts, decorations, jewelry, photography, pottery and more.

Parking is available at the Sand Lake Town Hall and Miller Hill–Sand Lake Elementary School. All locations are connected by crosswalks and sidewalks.

Gipfel Coffee will be open all day within their space at the Merchant. Food trucks include Annabel’s Pizza Co., Kiwanis and Pop’s Kettle Corn.

The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will perform at SLCA at 12:30 p.m.

May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The APHS Jazz Ensemble wraps up their most active year ever with a special outdoor concert at SLCA. Featuring an eclectic mix of styles and genres, these talented young musicians will be sure to entertain! 

This outdoor event is free—no reservations required. Bring your own lawn chair.

Parking is available at Miller Hill / Sand Lake Elementary. This lot is connected to the SLCA parking lot by a walkway.

June 3 at 7 p.m. (rain date June 11)

Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, a girls’ indoor soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors.

A portrait of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for nine girls who just want to score some goals.

June 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.
June 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m.

Crash Taylor shows up with nothing to prove and everything that stirs the heart to share. Husky baritone mixed with seasoned guitar playing, his music will strike a chord for any folk/rock lover.

“As we listen with rapt attention to the insanely cool phrasing and storytelling couched in the soulful, blues-tinged folk/rock energies of singer/songwriter Crash Taylor, it’s only natural we might want to learn more about this guy…” — JW Vibe

Starting on banjo, Crash quickly became an active participant in his family’s traditional music scene. Public performances with the family band, performing at ice cream parlors and church and town gatherings, were the bedrock of the performance energy he began hurling at rock audiences with his first electric guitar.

“There’s an aura of sonic elegance to Crash Taylor’s compositions, a quality not usually associated with folk-rock. Subtle yet alluring, the songs on Retired Outlaw evoke easy-going emotional effects.” — V13

With a presence that draws audiences in, Crash’s solo performances invite listeners to experience the poetic journey of each song. With hard-earned grace on stage and a backlog of boho stories, every show is a unique experience. Whether performing in cozy venues or festivals, Crash Taylor offers a heartfelt connection, reminding audiences of the power of music to unite us all.

This fundraiser for SLCA is sponsored by A Still Small Voice 4U. Hear Crash Taylor at crashtaylornyc.com/listen.

June 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Start your summer with a week of Renaissance Festival–style wizardry as only YOU can create! 

Learn the traditions, tricks and trade secrets of physical theatrical performance—from Shakespeare to circus stunts to shadow puppets galore. 

This summer camp is open to children ages 5 to 12. There will be a short presentation on the last day for family, fans and friends! 

Take a chance and let your imagination soar!

June 30 to July 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This event is sold out. Email slca.general@slca-ctp.org to get on the waitlist.

Where can you find history? How about in a cemetery? That’s where you’ll find Buried Stories—the original musical in this year’s musical theatre camp at SLCA.

Join us for an exciting, humorous historical journey as told through the magic of musical theatre. Attendees ages 8 to 13 will stage a musical to be performed at the end of the week—rehearsing scenes and songs, making props and having fun.

Weather permitting, there will be a short field trip to the local historical cemetery, where the characters the play portrays are buried. It’s an easy, walkable distance on sidewalks and a short side road. There will be a permission slip for parents to sign. Contact us if you have questions.

Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost began running a youth theatre program associated with Circle Theatre Players in 2002. By the time Jim Holmes joined in 2014, the camp was working out of SLCA. Other than a pause during the pandemic, this camp has been ongoing ever since. Over the years, they’ve worked with hundreds of young people, encouraging their enthusiasm and interest in the arts. 

Friends, family and community members are invited to attend the performance on July 17.

Camp is limited to the first 20 to sign up. Everyone who signs up gets a part and a chance to shine!

June 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (auditions)
July 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (readthrough)
July 13 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (camp)
July 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (performance)

Accomplished physicist Sir Claud Amory has constructed a workable formula for one of the deadliest weapons imaginable: the atom bomb. After the formula is mysteriously stolen and Sir Claud is callously murdered, Hercule Poirot arrives to solve the mystery with the help of Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp.

A superbly crafted whodunit with endless red herrings, subplots of infamous spies and an astonishingly prophetic storyline about weapons created through “bombarding the atom,” Black Coffee is one of Christie’s most gripping country-house murder mysteries.

Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 9 and 16 at 2:30 pm.

Are you ready to rock? Are you interested in meeting like-minded musicians and learning from professional players? 

We’re excited to bring back Rock Band Camp at SLCA! This two-week, immersive music day camp is designed for ages 12 to 16 and will be led by Mike Iwanos from the Troy Music Academy. Mike is an experienced group leader who will guide students in a collaborative and supportive environment, all while preparing for a live performance on the final day of camp. 

Any professional musician will tell you that playing music in a group setting is a magical experience, and we’re thrilled to offer this opportunity! The camp is open to students who currently play at an early intermediate or advanced level; however, no prior group experience is necessary. 

We welcome guitarists, electric bassists, keyboardists, drummers and vocalists. Please bring your own instrument. We will provide drums and keyboards. 

A performance will be held on Aug. 28. Time and ticket sales to be announced.

If you have questions, please contact lessons@troymusicacademy.com or tanya@slca-ctp.org.

Aug. 17 to 28 (weekdays) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.