ADK Shakes, Schroon and Scaroon

Scaroon Manor Postcard

On Sunday, Schroon’s own ADK Shakes performs Henry IV, Part 2 at Scaroon Manor. The venue has played a big part  in the young company’s history.  They have staged multiple productions since 2009 in what remains of the amphitheater, as well as  actively bringing  attention to this historic site. For details of tomorrow's production, and the rest of the season, click here.

That’s largely in part because of the connection ADK Shakes director Patrick Siler has with the one time grand resort. As a kid, in the summer Patrick would canoe over and explore the derelict remains of the what few structures remained. In the winter, he'd cross-country skied there.

Patrick, his partner Tara Bradway and ADK Shakes are devoted  to seeing the performance space renovated to its former glory. Now , The Shakespeare Company is the official steward of the amphitheater.

We recently caught up with Patrick to talk about how he got involved with this mission and what role Scaroon Manor played in the formation of ADK Shakes. You can read our interview in our History and Fun Facts section.

Save The Date: Nine Days To Go

Hooray For Helping Save The Strand!!!

Photo: Nancy Harste

Hundreds of folks from near and far reached deep into their pockets, to help raise funds to  Save The Strand. Last Saturday, some of those supporters gathered at the Strand for a group photo to celebrate their success.

From  Emily Rossi-Snook:

Attendees of the photo shoot represent the various ways the community gave to Save The Strand, either through direct donation or at the various fund-raising events held throughout the past year.  Included in this group are Schroon Lake business, organization and religious leaders and Save the Strand Committee members Emily Rossi-Snook and Elena Rossi-Snook and Tessie Rossi Visceglie (front center with red blanket) whose family purchased the Strand in 1937.  Samantha Tyrrell of Paradox Crafts generously donated the printing of the t-shirts.  

We all are proud to live in a supportive, creative community and look forward to the movies running once again on Main Street. The appreciation of owners Liz and Larry McNamara is clearly stated in the banner they hung in honor of the community effort.  Many donors could not make the photo shoot, but sent their happiness and good wishes. The Save the Strand Committee is now done with their task. It was a rewarding year-long effort; we made many friends and are all so proud to live in a community that is defined by its generosity. Thank you friends! 

Strumming In The Strand: This Saturday and Sunday!!!

As the Strand Theatre prepares for its grand new digital unveiling in 2015, the stage in this art deco masterpiece has not been idle.

From last December’s Christmas spectacular, to playing host to a wonderful documentary about  the famous Grace Hudowalski and a magnificent  Save The Strand fundraiser, this little gem has been busy.

And this summer with Larry and Liz McNamara hosting the ADK Shakes Company’s various productions, and  world class guitarist, Bill Zito, those seats are getting a workout. And this weekend, Bill Z returns once more, with an equal: Louise Schulman with two shows. Find out more about this not to be missed spectacular in our 2014 Music and Art Scene section.