2017

Summer Schedule

www.roundlakeauditorium.org518-899-2800

Round Lake Auditorium

2 Wesley Avenue

PO Box 85

Round Lake, NY 12151

The Ferris Tracker OrganThe Round Lake Auditorium̓s Davis Ferris TrackerOrgan is now a National Historic Landmark!

An organ concert at Round Lake Auditorium is morethan a concert. It is a chance to visit the past in sight and sound. On your short stroll from the parking lot (1/4 mile ea(1/4 mile east of the Northway) you will experience the rich Victorian architecture of this village, which is listed on the register of National Historic Districts.

The Auditorium, which is one of 1,287 sites to receive a “Save America̓s Treasures” grant, is a building of unusual architecture. It can best be appreciated when viewed from all angles. Walls of louvered windows ccreate natural air- conditioning and gives a sense of

an open pavilion.

The centerpiece of the Auditorium is a 1900- pipe Ferris Tracker organ. Some of the pipes are large enough for a small child to crawl through and some small enough to be a child̓s whistle. Built in 1847, what was the second largest organ in in New York City is now the oldest, largest and unaltered of it̓s kind in the United States.

Thin ribbon-like wooden trackers connect the parts, while an electric blower provides the wind power to make the sound. The “tracker” system has been in existence for over 600 years and is one the earliest “All American” built organs. It̓s beautiful sound is psound is produced by the use of zinc and wooden pipes that cannot be reproduced electronically. The pipes are designed to duplicate other musical instruments and substitute for a symphony orchestra.

The sounds are enhanced by the artistry of the player, bringing the audience a variety of styles, including folk, classical, pop and symphonic music, normally nnot associated with organ music. You will enjoy watching the organists as they literally dance

on the pedal board.

Organists from near and far – both nationally and internationally – have been anxious to experience performing on this very special instrument.

Playing for ChangeSaturday, September 23rd

Please join us for the 7th annual global Playing For Change Day. This is a day where thousands of musicians and music lovers come together at hundreds of events around the the world to celebrate with music and dance, and raise awareness for music education. For more information on the Playing for Change Foundation please visit

https://playingforchange.org and stay tuned for details via our website and Facebook page regarding ticketing and participating musicians!

Plein Air Festival Sponsored by The Malta League of ArtsSaturday, September 16th

Plein Air Festival 10:00–3:00 PM Reception—Exhibit and Sale 4:00-6:00 PM The day's events include workshops/classes with Mawith Master Artists and self-directed painting throughout the Village; Historic tour of Round Lake; Mono Printing and much more. Information about registration and fees can be found on

MLA Facebook. Funds from the

evevent support scholarships in the arts.

6th Annual Round LakeOrgan Fundraiser

Come out and support the preservation and maintenance of the historic Ferris Tracker Organ in the tastiest way possible! Join us for BBQ and vegetarian foodand enjoy the live music!

Scheduled for early Fall...sstay tunedfor date, time and ticket information.

Check back at www.roundlakeauditorium.org and the Round Lake Auditorium Facebook page for updates to our calendar, more events will be scheduled!

Electric City ChorusTuesday, June 13th at 7:00 PM$5 donation encouraged

Singing in Schenectady and throughout the region since 1944. Enjoy an evening at the Auditorium with the exhilarating ElectElectric City Chorus, an a cappella vocal music group singing in the Barbershop style.

Marquise Productions presents:This Is Not A TestSaturday, June 17th at 8 PM

All tickets $15In a war-torn era, inside a decrepit vaudeville theater, with nothing but a pile of shoes to sleep on, an isolaon, an isolated clown finds shelter. Traversing themes of the apocalypse, loneliness and hope the clown interacts with inanimate objects.

He takes the audience on a journey using comedic vignettes to offer a balance for deeper, and at times, darker content throughout the show.

Hitchcock Screening: Shadow of a DoubtThursday, July 13

Lecture at 7:30 PM Screening at 8:00 PM$5 donation encouraged

Artist and RPI Professor Michael Oatman will discuss on the subject of Alfred Hitchcock and his and his films before introducing the thrilling movie

Shadow of a Doubt.

“Look for the Silver Lining” A Judy Garland ReviewSunday, July 2nd at 2:30 PM

All tickets $10Sharing stories of Judy Garland̓s life and

inspiring legacy, Holly McCormack returns to the RRound Lake Auditorium with pianist

Malcolm Kogut for an original musical review of Garland̓s famous songs including,

“The Boy Next Door,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “The Trolley Song,” and many more!

Landmark CelebrationSaturday, June 10 from 1:00 - 4:30 PM - free

The Round Lake Auditorium̓s Davis Ferris Tracker Organ is now a National Historic Landmark!  Help us celebrate! This free event includes a hands-on program for children, tours inside the organ, and an informational exhibit about the hiabout the historic Village of Round Lake.  Throughout the day, renowned organists will demonstrate a range of beautiful music on this massive 170 year-old instrument.  

Brian Dewan: Songs and FilmstripsSaturday, July 8 at 8 PMAll tickets $10

Stories unfold by means of whimsical and engrossing paths in Brian Dewan̓s songs and ffilm strips. Working through music, visual art and performance Dewan creates a surreal world provoking at times laughter while also conjuring tales of dire circumstances.

B-Movie MarathonSaturday, July 15th 6PM - Midnight$10 donation encouraged

Fourth annual B-movie marathon to benefit the seating restoration at the Round Lake Auditorium.

Stay tuned, films to be announced!OOrganized by Oliver Comstock Reynolds and

Michelle Stewart.

Silent movie: The GeneralFriday, July 21st at 8 PM$10 suggested donation

Experience Buster Keaton̓s historicalparody set during the Civil War with the monumental sounds of our Ferris Tracker oorgan, played by Bill Hubert.

Carpe Diem presents:Annie & Xanadu Jr.

Friday, July 28th at 1PM and 7PMSaturday, July 29th at 1 PM and 7 PMAll tickets $5 (Double Feature)

The Round Lake Summer Stars culminate their summer ddrama camp with a great double feature.

First, the Carpe Diem Kids perform the classic Annie, followed by Xanadu Jr. inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and film. For more information go to

www.carpediemshows.com.

The Puppet People: The Legend of Sleepy HollowThursday, August 3rd at 10 am — freeJoin The Puppet People in this masterful

Marionette production! Focusing on themes of bullies, jealousy and superstition this show is a ththrilling comic rendition of Washington Irving̓s

haunting tale.Sponsored by Stewarts Shop Holiday Match.

Jim Gaudet and the Railroad BoysSaturday, August 5th at 8 PM

Tickets $15Songs driven by storytelling and energetic music will fill the auditorium tonight with Jim Gaudet and the the Railroad Boys. Their bluegrass music has been enjoyed at festivals across the country…but lucky for us their roots are here!

Organ Concert: Craig WilliamsSunday, August 6th at 2:30 PM

Tickets $10Seniors $5

Craig S. Williams is the West Point Organist and Choirmaster where he plays the world̓s largest cchurch pipe organ. His organ credits include Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center and many notable houses of worship.

The Last Five YearsFriday, September 8th at 7:30 PMSaturday, September 9th at 7:30 PM

All tickets $8Winner of the 2002 Drama Desk Awards,

and written by Tony Award winning composer and llyricist Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years is a poignant and emotional musical that traces the five year relationship of "twenty-somethings" Jamie and Cathy.  With Jamie on the brink of fame and success and

Cathy struggling to make a break into her acting career, Brown depicts a devastatingly honest story of love, marriage, and heartbreak through his hauntingly beautiful scobeautiful score.  Directed by Betsy Stambach-Fuller;

featuring Brandon Sarti (Jamie) and Mackenzie Johnson (Cathy). Presented through special arrangements with Musical Theatre International. www.mtishows.com.

Dan Berggren with Ed LowmanSunday, September 10th at 3-5 PMTickets $15 at the door $12 presale

Children under 12 freeJoin the folk duo Dan Berggren and Ed Lowman ffor a musical trip to the Adirondacks. With guitar, banjo, fiddle and bass, they'll engage you with strong songs, fun sing-a-longs, tender ballads, and tunes that jump.

A wonderful concert to share with the whole family on Grandparent̓s Day!

Organ Concert: Thomas DresslerSunday, August 27th at 2:30 PM

Tickets $10Seniors $5

Known for his exciting and passionate performances on both organ and harpsichord, Thomas Dressler combines warm

musicality with himusicality with historic technique.