FIRST NIGHT OF FUNNY
DECEMBER 31ST
A Charles R. Wood Theater tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2024 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won’t break the bank!
The annual “First Night of Funny” event showcases four professional comedians with four unique and hilarious perspectives on the world. This is your last chance to laugh in 2024 and has something for everyone!
Presented by Stand Up Global
WOOD THEATER WORKSHOPS: ACTING
STARTS OCTOBER 17TH
Join us for a Fall Actor’s Workshop!
Throughout the course of the workshop, instructor Jarel Davidow will work with participants on a monologue or scene – either brought by you or provided for you!- and explore the elements of making a moment on stage. You’ll learn scene work, script analysis, characterization and more. This workshop is open to all actors ages 16 and up at any experience level – we’ll meet you where you’re at! The workshop will culminate in a final performance for friends and family to exhibit your monologue or scene and all your progress throughout the workshop!
All Classes at the Wood Theater from 6PM-8PM
Presented by the Wood Theater
BIG GAY DRAG SHOW
JANUARY 11TH
Join Lower Adirondack Pride on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Charles R. Wood Theater for a Big Gay Drag Show. The show will feature four local queens including Ms. Kitten Kaboodle, Katarina Mirage, Merina LePearle, and Jianna Romano.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the work that Lower Adirondack Pride does within the community to build more inclusive and diverse communities.
Learn more about Lower Adirondack Pride by visiting loweradkpride.org.
This event is intended for mature audiences.
JANUARY BOOK CLUB
JANUARY 15TH
January Pick: we are never meeting in real life
Wednesday January 15th at 6:30PM
Wood Theater Cabaret Space [207 Glen Street]
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – This essay collection from the “bitches gotta eat” blogger, writer on Hulu’s Shrill and HBO’s And Just Like That, and “one of our country’s most fierce and foulmouthed authors” (Amber Tamblyn, Vulture) is sure to make you alternately cackle with glee and cry real tears.
“A sidesplitting polemicist for the most awful situations.”–The New York Times
Whether Samantha Irby is talking about how her difficult childhood has led to a problem in making “adult” budgets; explaining why she should be the new Bachelorette (she’s “35-ish, but could easily pass for 60-something”); detailing a disastrous pilgrimage-slash-romantic-vacation to Nashville to scatter her estranged father’s ashes; sharing awkward sexual encounters; or dispensing advice on how to navigate friendships with former drinking buddies who are now suburban moms (hang in there for the Costco loot!); she’s as deft at poking fun at the ghosts of her past self as she is at capturing powerful emotional truths.
Presented by Black Walnut Books & The Wood Theater
On the Same Page is a collaborative book club hosted by the Wood Theater and Black Walnut Books. We meet at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Charles R. Wood Theater Cabaret Space (207 Glen Street). Each month’s book is 10% off for members of the book club or you may choose to forego the discount and make a donation to the Wood Theater and its mission! Just choose either donation or discount when adding books to your cart.
Participation in On the Same Page is completely free and all are welcome! Sign-ups are encouraged to allow us to plan for meeting sizes and send reminders but are not required! Feel free to drop in!
MOOCHIE THE DUMPSTER KAT
JANUARY 12TH
A new rock-n-roll musical by Peggy of Troy and Niki Kaos. Explore life on the streets through the eyes of the homeless just getting by. Peggy’s popular comic series Moochie the Dumpster Kat is brought to life with musical narration, telling the tales of two homeless people and a homeless cat who are vying for a place to call home on dumpster hill.
A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to local charities WAIT House and FACT (Feline Advocates Coming Together)
TROY RAMEY
JANUARY 17TH
Singer-Songwriter Fans of Glens Falls!
Ready for an unforgettable live show to brighten your winter weekend? Join us at Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY, on Friday, January 17th, for an intimate night with Troy Ramey—the soulful singer-songwriter who brought Celine Dion to tears, turned all 4 chairs on The Voice, and landed a spot on the soundtrack of Love Island Allstars.
Troy, a folk/Americana/heartland country artist, performs with his 4-piece band in an intimate, storyteller-style show, weaving each original song with the story behind it. Known for blending witty commentary with deeply personal, heartfelt songwriting, Troy creates a truly immersive experience. Audiences can expect a journey that moves effortlessly from laughter to tears, making for an unforgettable evening.
If you’re into artists like Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, or Zach Bryan, you’ll love Troy’s unique blend of unfiltered emotion and captivating storytelling. With over 25 million Spotify streams and his underground hit song “Woman” becoming a wedding favorite, Troy’s voice will leave you mesmerized. But don’t wait—Troy’s last 7 shows SOLD-OUT Weeks in advance! Tickets are limited and selling fast!
TICKETS SOLD DIRECTLY THROUGH THE ARTIST
Please contact info@troyramey.com for any ticketing issues or questions
COLORWORLD
JANUARY 25TH - 26TH
The Charles R. Wood Theater is proud to present Colorworld LIVE, the World Premiere Stage Adaptation of Anthony Richichi‘s award winning children’s book Colorworld!
Colorworld is the story of a little boy named Henry who discovers a magical treasure of art supplies that bring his drawings to life. Finding the power to change his World just by using his imagination, Henry joins his new best friend, Captain Tony, as they explore the magical lands of COLORWORLD!
MEMBER PRE-SALE: 11/20 AT NOON
GENERAL ON SALE: 11/21 AT NOON
BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2025
JANUARY 31ST - FEBRUARY 2ND
Brought to you by the Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) with help from our great local sponsors.
All tickets are $23 and include free popcorn!
Friday January 31st at 7PM
Saturday February 1st at 7PM
Sunday February 2nd at 7PM
Different show each evening!
Visit adk-gfs.org for more information.
Note: Parental Guidance recommended – films may contain coarse language or nudity.
Doors will open at 6PM prior to each screening. Drinks and snacks will be available. Enjoy a pre-screening Mountain Art Exhibit created by local artists.
Early bird door prizes raffle from 6 – 6:30.
RETURNING VIEWER PRESALE: 12/10 at Noon
GENERAL ON SALE: 12/12 at Noon
FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB
FEBRUARY 12TH
February Pick: Chain-Gang All-Stars
Wednesday February 12th* at 6:30PM
Wood Theater Cabaret Space [207 Glen Street]
*Please note we will meet one week earlier in February!
Loretta Thurwar and Hamara ‘Hurricane Staxxx’ Stacker are the stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, the cornerstone of CAPE, or Criminal Action Penal Entertainment, a highly-popular, highly-controversial, profit-raising program in America’s increasingly dominant private prison industry. Its the return of the gladiators and prisoners are competing for the ultimate prize: their freedom. In CAPE, prisoners travel as Links in Chain-Gangs, competing in death-matches for packed arenas with righteous protestors at the gates. Thurwar and Staxxx, both teammates and lovers, are the fan favorites. And if all goes well, Thurwar will be free in just a few matches, a fact she carries as heavily as her lethal hammer.
Presented by Black Walnut Books & The Wood Theater
On the Same Page is a collaborative book club hosted by the Wood Theater and Black Walnut Books. We meet at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Charles R. Wood Theater Cabaret Space (207 Glen Street). Each month’s book is 10% off for members of the book club or you may choose to forego the discount and make a donation to the Wood Theater and its mission! Just choose either donation or discount when adding books to your cart.
Participation in On the Same Page is completely free and all are welcome! Sign-ups are encouraged to allow us to plan for meeting sizes and send reminders but are not required! Feel free to drop in!
JANIE FRICKE
MARCH 16TH
Janie Fricke, one of the most beloved entertainers in Country Music, joins Kevin Richards ‘Close Up’ at the Wood Theater! A two-time CMA & ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, Fricke has hit the #1 spot on the Country charts an astounding 18 times. She was named Billboard Magazine Top Female Vocalist, was the First Female Voice on the Moon, and was named the UK’s Country Music Round Up’s Most Popular International Female Solo Act. Her music has reached Gold and Platinum sales status worldwide, recording numerous jingles for Red Lobster, Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut, and United Airlines. Janie has released 25 albums and 36 hit singles, on her way to earning her spot as one of Country Music’s Legendary ’80’s Ladies’!
In addition to guest starring on The Dukes Of Hazzard and The Statler Brothers TV Show, Janie is credited as being the first female voice to be heard on the moon- when her weather jingle, exclusively produced for NASA, was broadcast to the astronauts aboard Apollo 12.
On her journey to becoming a constant presence on country radio and television, Janie became Nashville’s #1 most in-demand session singer- lending her voice to artists like Elvis Presley, Tanya Tucker, Barbara Mandrell, Eddie Rabbitt, Merle Haggard, Charlie Rich, Conway Twitty and Ronnie Milsap, to mention a few.
For more information, go to www.janiefricke.com
Presented by Kevin Richards
PUBLIC ON SALE: 11/5 AT NOON
MARCH BOOK CLUB
MARCH 19TH
March Pick: The Teller of Small Fortunes
Wednesday March 19th at 6:30PM
Wood Theater Cabaret Space [207 Glen Street]
Tao is an immigrant fortune teller, traveling between villages with just her trusty mule for company. She only tells ‘small’ fortunes: whether it will hail next week; which boy the barmaid will kiss; when the cow will calve. She knows from bitter experience that big fortunes come with big consequences. Even if it’s a lonely life, it’s better than the one she left behind. But a small fortune unexpectedly becomes something more when a (semi) reformed thief and an ex-mercenary recruit her into their desperate search for a lost child. Soon, they’re joined by a baker with a ‘knead’ for adventure, and–of course–a slightly magical cat.
Presented by Black Walnut Books & The Wood Theater
On the Same Page is a collaborative book club hosted by the Wood Theater and Black Walnut Books. We meet at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Charles R. Wood Theater Cabaret Space (207 Glen Street). Each month’s book is 10% off for members of the book club or you may choose to forego the discount and make a donation to the Wood Theater and its mission! Just choose either donation or discount when adding books to your cart.
Participation in On the Same Page is completely free and all are welcome! Sign-ups are encouraged to allow us to plan for meeting sizes and send reminders but are not required! Feel free to drop in!
COUPLES THERAPY
MARCH 21ST
This unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment is a unique and clever combination of theatre, stand-up comedy, and improv that is as funny as it is insightful. Audiences go on a hilarious and interactive ride as a pair of married relationship experts attempt to help couples with their relationships but as the show wears on we see that they have more problems than their patients!
Presented by JSK Productions
RUN RABBIT RUN - PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE
MARCH 22ND
Presented by E1 PRESENTS
APRIL BOOK CLUB
APRIL 16TH
April Pick: What My Bones Know
Wednesday April 16th at 6:30PM
Wood Theater Cabaret Space [207 Glen Street]
By age thirty, Stephanie Foo was successful on paper: She had her dream job as an award-winning radio producer at This American Life and a loving boyfriend. But behind her office door, she was having panic attacks and sobbing at her desk every morning. After years of questioning what was wrong with herself, she was diagnosed with complex PTSD–a condition that occurs when trauma happens continuously, over the course of years. Both of Foo’s parents abandoned her when she was a teenager, after years of physical and verbal abuse and neglect. She thought she’d moved on, but her new diagnosis illuminated the way her past continued to threaten her health, relationships, and career. She found limited resources to help her, so Foo set out to heal herself, and to map her experiences onto the scarce literature about C-PTSD. In this deeply personal and thoroughly researched account, Foo interviews scientists and psychologists and tries a variety of innovative therapies. She returns to her hometown of San Jose, California, to investigate the effects of immigrant trauma on the community, and she uncovers family secrets in the country of her birth, Malaysia, to learn how trauma can be inherited through generations. Ultimately, she discovers that you don’t move on from trauma–but you can learn to move with it.
Presented by Black Walnut Books & The Wood Theater
On the Same Page is a collaborative book club hosted by the Wood Theater and Black Walnut Books. We meet at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Charles R. Wood Theater Cabaret Space (207 Glen Street). Each month’s book is 10% off for members of the book club or you may choose to forego the discount and make a donation to the Wood Theater and its mission! Just choose either donation or discount when adding books to your cart.
Participation in On the Same Page is completely free and all are welcome! Sign-ups are encouraged to allow us to plan for meeting sizes and send reminders but are not required! Feel free to drop in!
DION PRIDE 'CLOSE UP'
OCTOBER 19TH
Dion Pride, the son of Charley Pride, joins Kevin Richards for songs and stories to honor the groundbreaking career of his legendary father. Dion takes the stage to sing some of his dad’s biggest hits, including ‘Kiss An Angel Good Morning’. In addition, the afternoon will be full of memories in tribute to the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Winner and Country Music Hall of Famer who is credited as being Country Music’s first black superstar! Special guest Laura Roth opens the show with her tribute to the Women Of ‘Classic Country’.
Presented by Kevin Richards
WOOD MEMBER PRESALE: 11/18 AT NOON
PUBLIC ON SALE: 11/19 AT NOON
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