AOA9 birthday drawing: Drink Schenectady, Proctors, SLOC, MopCo, Perecca's, Villa Italia
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed! Thank you, Bullwinkle!
It's AOA's birthday week -- and you get the presents!
Today's prize basket is focused on Schenectady...
Drink Schenectady
A pair of tickets for Drink Schenectady April 15 at the Schenectady Armory. (Tickets are $40 each.)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Proctors
A four-pack of tickets to see the stage musical version of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Proctors May 16.
SLOC Musical Theater
A pair of season passes for the 2017-2018 season at SLOC (West Side Story, Jesus Christ, Superstar, Curtains, Sister Act).
MopCo
Five pairs of tickets for events at MopCo.
Perecca's
A $25 gift certificate for Perecca's.
Villa Italia
A $20 Villa Italia gift certificate.
CDTA Navigator card
And, as with every AOA birthday drawing this week, the prize pack also includes a CDTA Navigator card pre-filled with $20.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
If you created a stage show about something in the Capital Region, what would be the title?
It could be a dramatic play, a musical comedy, a one-person show, whatever. Be creative and have fun with it.
We'll draw one winner at random. That person gets the whole basket of prizes.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 3 pm on Thursday, April 6, 2017 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 6 pm on Thursday and must respond by 6 pm on Friday.
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..it would be the show of all capital region local food favorites, featuring mini hot dogs!
... said Riss on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:25 PM | link
Schenectady: The Hidden Capital Region Gem
... said Phan on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:35 PM | link
I would make a show about Jerry Jennings and Albany Politics
... said Justin on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM | link
Cookies to 5k. Collective tales of people who train for and run their first Freihoffers run For Wonen.
... said Karen Tracey on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:40 PM | link
Maybe an historical look at the authors and composers who have lived in the capital region!
... said Jess on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:41 PM | link
I would create a play featuring the melo-drama of Albany's politics!
... said Amanda S. on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:41 PM | link
"Best Little Whorehouse on Pearl Street"
A whimsical musical about the adventures of "Legs" Diamond!
... said Tess Lecuyer on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:41 PM | link
The All Over Albany Revue!!!!
... said ron on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:44 PM | link
Ok. Found this crazy pizza on a farm in schuylerville and it was amazing. It would also be a good haunted musical idea: Farm Pizza the Musical.
... said James b on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:46 PM | link
"All Summer in a Day (and puzzlingly that day happened in February)"
... said Jenna on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:51 PM | link
Without a doubt it would have to be a political story, but let's go comedic. There's enough serious crap going on these days.
... said Ali M on Apr 5, 2017 at 2:57 PM | link
Clifton Spark
A whodunnit mystery revolving around a string of arson attempts to chain restaurants.
Is it the idyllic local restauranteur Chris Victopher? The opportunistic development company U.V. MARKS looking to clear space for condos? Or just a disgruntled HVCC student that couldn't hold on to any dishwashing jobs at each of the locations hit?
Because in this bedroom town...you've got to sleep with One. Eye. Open.
*BWWWWWWWWWWAMP* (sorry, I started thinking this was a Christopher Nolan major motion picture).
... said KGB on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:01 PM | link
Cuomo Capital Region Give Away! about how Cuomo passes up the Capital Region for the big give aways in state aid
... said Jordan on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:02 PM | link
Spit Meets Spat: When Capital Region Sculptures Come to Life
... said Cynthia Freedman on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:06 PM | link
"Orange you glad I'm your Mayor" - the Jerry Jennings story
... said Jen on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:09 PM | link
Democratic Machine 2: Gilibrand Rising!
... said Steve P on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:12 PM | link
A Tale of Three Cities: The Musical
... said Seth H on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:13 PM | link
A small ensemble dramedy. Death of a salesman meets Pee Wee's Playhouse called: "Tickets are like 500 dollars there's no god damn way"
The story of a man's slow decent into mania and madness due to his significant other constantly playing the Hamilton soundtrack on shuffle around the house.
... said McCaulsey on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:15 PM | link
The Two Lip Queen
... said Jenn on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:15 PM | link
Alva! A musical comedy about the life of Thomas Alva Edison a la Amadeus
... said Bill on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:22 PM | link
a one man show
CORNING -- "The man in the Plaid Jacket"
Staring J.K.Simmons
... said mike on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:29 PM | link
Winter Amnesia: A never ending nightmare
... said gmm on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:33 PM | link
Smallany is Grand, a play on words. It would be a show about all the exciting places to see, go and eat the the Capital region since many feel that there isn't much to see or do.
... said Sue on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:37 PM | link
A high school District office...;-)
... said JG on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:38 PM | link
The story of how it took a transplanted downstater (Vic Christopher) to triumph over downstate regulations to bring Uber to upstate New York! It could be called Uber Over Albany...
... said Rebecca on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:43 PM | link
Nipper: A love story.
... said Pamela on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM | link
A sarcastically serious documentary (a la Reefer Madness) about the evils of Road Diets.
Road Diets: a powerful narcotic in which lurks MURDER! INSANITY! DEATH!
Bikers cry for it! Commutes die for it!
A project from the Devil's Garden!
... said Mike on Apr 5, 2017 at 3:48 PM | link
A lighthearted play revolving around the blatant corruption that has always been an integral part of Albany
... said Matt on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM | link
Cabbies - the musical drama memorializing the soon-to-be-cabbies-of-old, and their struggles against their overly demanding customers, as transportation oversight and ridesharing services are introduced which overhaul the system and threaten the very existence of the consummate capital region cab company. The theater would have to install dirty pleather bench seating with scratched and smudged plastic barriers at eyeline, and patrons would ushered to their seats via a circuitous route (with nonsensical accelerations) to deliver multiple patrons to their destinations first.
... said Ed on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:01 PM | link
Hamilton 2: Electric Boogaloo
... said Johanna on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:03 PM | link
The Big Thaw
The comedy about the affliction that comes over the Capital Region when the sun finally starts shining and spring has sprung.
... said Katie on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:06 PM | link
O Albany! A show based off the William Kennedy book.
... said Dave on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:08 PM | link
Alive at 5 AM
... said S on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:21 PM | link
The show would be called Melting Pot and it would be about how immigrants made/make this place what it is (history, culture, etc.) and tell it through food.
... said Dave R. on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:30 PM | link
Little Little Italy
A show all about the three Italian businesses that make up Schenectady's Little Italy section(street).
... said Jeff M on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:42 PM | link
NIMBY
A horror story about a man who buys a residence in the center square and discovers his home is surrounded by bars, festivals, and people trying to have a good time.
... said ab on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:59 PM | link
Maybe a comedy ? Life in a pothole .
... said Mary on Apr 5, 2017 at 5:34 PM | link
A musical, I think, one of an ambitious politician's life and loves -- and the illegitimate granddaughter who would one day be president. We shall call it:
ERASTUS!
... said Rob on Apr 5, 2017 at 5:49 PM | link
Taxi Crabs: A musical comedy about taxi service in Albany
... said Julie on Apr 5, 2017 at 5:50 PM | link
Potholes - A Tragedy
... said Rich on Apr 5, 2017 at 6:03 PM | link
The Dog on the Roof
... said Amy on Apr 5, 2017 at 6:08 PM | link
The Egg on Your Face
A hilarious comedy
... said Michelle on Apr 5, 2017 at 6:11 PM | link
show set with albany's local eats, mini hot dogs, fish fry
... said daf on Apr 5, 2017 at 6:46 PM | link
It would be about the kickball league I play in, Empire State kickball. Very entertaining.
... said Vanessa on Apr 5, 2017 at 7:27 PM | link
Twenty to anywhere.
... said Mark on Apr 5, 2017 at 8:53 PM | link
A film, Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for the Plaza, in which Mothra is hatched out of The Egg and—after its larva forms a cocoon around the Corning Tower and transforms into a giant moth—battles Godzilla. In the dramatic conflict, Empire State Plaza is destroyed. Mothra flies away to rest her wounds. Godzilla is tired as well and, after accidentally knocking down the 787 elevated highway, ramps, and South Mall Arterial, takes a long nap by the Hudson. While sleeping, he dreams of a peaceful world and is inspired to change his ways. After he wakes, he joins Albany residents to clear away the remains of the Plaza, restore the urban grid, and build affordable townhouses, shops, and city services, healing the Rockefeller wound. Stay tuned for the sequel, when Mothra returns . . .
... said Pete on Apr 5, 2017 at 9:00 PM | link
Splendor in the Tulips
... said Megan m on Apr 5, 2017 at 9:41 PM | link
Beneath the shadow of the Robert Burns statue
... said Shaun on Apr 5, 2017 at 9:46 PM | link
Helderberg 911!
... said Tiffany on Apr 5, 2017 at 10:08 PM | link
The Oldest Profession in Troy, a musical set in Mame Faye's brothel on 6th Ave
... said Cmaxby on Apr 5, 2017 at 11:07 PM | link
Greater Capital Region: Three rough around the edges upstarts named "Al, Schen, and Troy" go through life despite the pressures and taunts of those around them. A thrilling story that will leave you speechless as they learn to survive living on nothing but doughnuts, BBQ, and Moroccan food
... said tooter on Apr 5, 2017 at 11:59 PM | link
"All the Bars of Saratoga".... the musical!
... said Sam on Apr 6, 2017 at 12:04 AM | link
Egg City
... said Kelly on Apr 6, 2017 at 5:20 AM | link
Underneath the Egg - Best Kept Secrets of the Capital Region
... said Jon W on Apr 6, 2017 at 6:09 AM | link
"Death Cab for a Cutie"...a dark comedy about a trying to get anywhere in the Capital Region when you can't drive because you've had surgery or too much to drink and either way the cabbie is drunk anyhoo if they show up.
... said CAOD on Apr 6, 2017 at 7:51 AM | link
I think a one man show featuring Henry Hudson saying what he went through to get here and what he envisioned for the areas futures
... said Mary Ellen Chardavoyne on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:02 AM | link
Mud Season
... said Helderberg Complainer on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:10 AM | link
A magical show taking place in a fantastical world of oversized tulips. Think Alice in Wonderland meets Wizard of Oz meets the Tulip festival.
... said Jake on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:40 AM | link
When Uber Gave You A Lyft - The Rural Hipster Struggle (is Real)
... said Andrew Gregory on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:40 AM | link
Leave it to Beverwyck
... said Bullwinkle on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:42 AM | link
spencer
... said Hudsong on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:43 AM | link
"Hipster Paradise" the story of Troy NY
... said Megan on Apr 6, 2017 at 8:58 AM | link
"I'm from New York...no not the city"
... said Amelia on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:04 AM | link
Tulips in May
... said gina on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:14 AM | link
Potholes and snow: an Albany Winter
... said Jeanine on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:15 AM | link
The Haunted Capitol
... said Gill on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:17 AM | link
Albany Politics
... said Meg on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:17 AM | link
Love on Lark :)
... said C on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:19 AM | link
Here Lies Benedict Arnold's Foot - a Hamilton style Arnold treatment about his heroism (Saratoga) and betrayal.
... said Katie on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:20 AM | link
The Grog Shoppe of Horrors!
... said Chris R. on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:22 AM | link
Hot Air - the story of a crazed scientist who discovers how to how to turn the exhalations of politicians into fuel
... said Adam on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:22 AM | link
Tulip Queens
... said Elizabeth on Apr 6, 2017 at 9:48 AM | link
The Tale of the Marketable, Jobless Millennial
... said Kate F on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:15 AM | link
Rocky & Erastus - a play about the building of the Empire State Plaza
... said k on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:15 AM | link
The Troylet: Duchamp's Greatest Fountain
... said Dan on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:18 AM | link
Potholes galore!
... said Bee on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:28 AM | link
Gunshot, Firework, Blown Tire? - story of" young adults" learning how to "survive" outside of the familiar suburbs they grew up in.
... said Hollie Miller on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:33 AM | link
Rivers that Tie and Divide
... said Jennifer on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:36 AM | link
That's Small, Benny!
A rollicking musical about the history of Arbor Hill from the 1900s to the present, with tapdancing military men highlighting Albany's contributions to WWI and II.
... said ra on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:37 AM | link
Well this is an actual story....I'd like to see a play about my little block which was once part of the Underground Railroad and later on a speakeasy in my neighbors basement with a tunnel leading in to my house! Troja Underground!
... said Kizzi Casale on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:41 AM | link
The Weather here isn't great...
... said Sarah on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:48 AM | link
"Dominoes Falling"
... said Kate on Apr 6, 2017 at 10:56 AM | link
Where the Canal Ends
... said Mark on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:01 AM | link
"TryOut in the TriCities" -- a musical history of local sports teams!
... said Kim on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:04 AM | link
Schenectady: A Spark to Pierce The Dark
... said Steven Leifer on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:08 AM | link
The Nippertown Follies!
... said Graceful J on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:09 AM | link
::Saratoga Socialites::
A Musical telling of old and new money in Saratoga. Mary Lou Whitney versus Michele Riggi.
Angela Lansbury and Kristen Chenoweth are set to star.
... said Molly on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:21 AM | link
Tastes Like Swill, But You'll Drink it Anyway:
The Politics of Albany Brewing, from Killian Van Rensselaer to Dan O'Connell
(based on information I learned from AoA and Craig Gravina on the Bad Boys tours)
Includes a pint at intermission.
... said capgirl on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:22 AM | link
The Veteran Panhandler Monologues
... said Chad on Apr 6, 2017 at 11:30 AM | link
Albany is for Derby: History of Albany All Stars Roller Derby
... said liz on Apr 6, 2017 at 12:03 PM | link
10 Things I Hate About Albany- The musical. A musical satire poking fun of all the complaints people constantly lodge about Albany, which in actuality is a great place to live in so many ways.
... said C. on Apr 6, 2017 at 12:23 PM | link
Beer cider and food. The local tour of the capital region by way of my stomach
... said Shannon G on Apr 6, 2017 at 12:27 PM | link
"More Marble, More Problems: A Very Special Evening With Nelson Rockefeller" [A one-man show exploring Rockefeller's relationship with Albany]
... said Pat on Apr 6, 2017 at 1:03 PM | link
The Plaza: How to Kill a Neighborhood in 10 Easy Steps
... said zas1214 on Apr 6, 2017 at 1:15 PM | link
Death of a Nine Pin
... said Tara on Apr 6, 2017 at 1:25 PM | link
The Fourtunate One's comedy movie that follows a couple for a year. They are both State workers so they have enough time off to enjoy all that the capital region has to offer . It was given an R Rating only because of the language used during the Saratoga Race Track season.
... said c b on Apr 6, 2017 at 1:43 PM | link
A Romeo and Juliet spoof storyline feauturing the Malozzi and Mazzone families.
... said Kaitlyn on Apr 6, 2017 at 1:52 PM | link
21 Club movie is about four guys that have one drink in twenty one of the Capital Regions best bars in one night
... said tom e b on Apr 6, 2017 at 2:12 PM | link
Striped Jumpsuit ...a drama about Capital Region Politicians that go to jail
... said winged on Apr 6, 2017 at 2:15 PM | link
Chinese Nazi: The Soup Nazi of Troy
... said N on Apr 6, 2017 at 2:32 PM | link
Rental Noobs - comedy & drama
... said A on Apr 6, 2017 at 3:01 PM | link
Downtown troy from the ghetto to the gentrified hipster mecca
... said Kim on Apr 6, 2017 at 3:30 PM | link
Downtown troy: from ghetto to gentrified hipster mecca
... said Kim on Apr 6, 2017 at 3:31 PM | link
A Romeo and Juliet spoof storyline feauturing the Malozzi and Mazzone families.
... said Kaitlyn on Apr 6, 2017 at 3:31 PM | link
The ghosts of the ruling dutch in Albany Rural Cemetery come back to discover the present (as would the forgotten poor/immigrants - buried there in unmarked graves). In the present political climate, lots of lessons about greed and good ensue...It's gonna be inspiring, I'll let you that.
... said Laura M. on Apr 7, 2017 at 10:12 AM | link
Oh, I forgot the title:
Rise of the Almshouse
... said Laura M. on Apr 7, 2017 at 10:14 AM | link