Constellations | schenectadycivic

Schenectady Civic Playhouse — The Capital District's oldest community theater. (518) 382-2081

By Nick Payne
Directed by Ben Amey

A critically acclaimed modern love story that has captivated audiences worldwide. Across infinite timelines, a physicist and a beekeeper meet again and again, their relationship unfolding in a moving exploration of connection, choice, and the fragile beauty of time.

Performance Dates: December 4-6 and 9-13, 2026.
Note: Dec 4, 5, 9, 10 & 11 at 7:30 PM. Dec 6, 12 & 13 at 2:30 PM.

Audition Info
Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10, 2026. You only need to attend one of these dates. Sign-in begins at 7:00 PM; auditions start promptly at 7:30 PM.

Location for auditions and performances: Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12 S Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.

Rehearsal Schedule
Read-through with cast and crew: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal schedule will be three days a week in September, based on actor availability, moving to four days a week in October. Final rehearsal schedule will be worked out between actors and the production team based on availability.

Available Roles:
- Marianne – 30-45 years old. Female identifying. A quantum scientist. Intelligent and quirky. Always looking to discover what the universe, any universe, has to offer. Experiences serious health issues through the show.
- Roland – 30-45 years old. Male identifying. A beekeeper. Grounded in his speech and thinking. A calm anchor the swirl of Marianne’s life. Supportive through her health issues.

Content notes: This show contains themes of serious health issues, brief depictions of domestic violence, and conversations around death and medically-assisted suicide. Both actors will be taught to perform a single scene in American or British sign language — previous knowledge is not necessary.

Roles are open to actors of all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and individuals of all gender identities, to audition for every role.