Conkling Hall

09/05/2025

In the summer of 1993, Sean Allison was 21 years old, recently kicked out of college for the second time, and working at Tower Records in Yonkers. He landed a job shooting breaking news overnight in New York City as a one-man camera crew. From eight at night to eight in the morning he drove around the city in an auctioned-off cop car, filming whatever happened and then selling it to all six morning news programs.

30 years later in 2023, with the help of a therapist, Sean was able to process his experience and began writing his story. Under the direction of Shae D'lyn, If It Bleeds It Leads went on to win the Best Storyteller Prize at the United Solo Festival in NYC that fall.

If It Bleeds It Leads makes its Albany County debut at Conkling Hall on Saturday September 20. We are honored to produce this remarkable show in partnership with Sean.

Free will donation online or at the door, with proceeds to benefit the MHA of Columbia Greene's Child Advocacy Center.
Reservations are recommended as seating is limited for this one-night-only performance.

More info & tickets ---> https://rville-stage-creations.square.site/if-it-bleeds-it-leads

09/02/2025

🌿✨ Step into New Zealand… right here in Rensselaerville. ✨🌿

On Saturday, September 27 at 7 PM, Conkling Hall transforms into a doorway across the world. The Musicians of Ma’alwyck and WMHT’s Charlotte Wilson bring you an evening of live chamber music + poetry from New Zealand. 🎶📖

Think: soaring music, lyrical words, and a candlelit hall that feels like magic. 🕯️

📍 Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill, Rensselaerville, NY

It’s not just a concert. It’s a night to sink in, listen deeply, and be carried somewhere new. 🌏💫

👉 Details on the flyer & Conkling Hall’s events page.

09/02/2025

Join R’ville Stage Creations for a truly unforgettable evening of live theatre on Saturday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. For one night only, Best Storyteller award-winner Sean Allison takes the stage to share his own remarkable real-life journey as an overnight breaking news chaser in NYC in the 1990s - told with the humor, heart, and raw honesty that have captivated audiences across the Northeast.

*This show contains mature language and themes. Parental discretion advised.*

We are honored to be producing the Albany County premiere of If It Bleeds It Leads by Sean Allison. Pay-what-you-can online or at the door. In partnership with Sean, proceeds from this show benefit the Mental Health Association of Columbia & Greene Counties - Child Advocacy Center.

Tickets and more info —> https://rville-stage-creations.square.site/if-it-bleeds-it-le

08/15/2025

08/15/2025

Open Mic is tonight!

Join us this coming Friday for our Conkling Cafe Open Mic!
Sign up at 6:30, performances start at 7.

08/11/2025

Join us this coming Friday for our Conkling Cafe Open Mic!
Sign up at 6:30, performances start at 7.

08/05/2025

Come to experience Frozen Jr., a beloved story of true love and acceptance between sisters.

07/31/2025

We picked up our Bank of Greene County grant check on Thursday at their “big check” ceremony! 🎉

Our $1,000 grant was one of over 500 grants that the Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation fulfilled this year.

A heartfelt thank you for their generosity and for supporting our community! 💚

07/18/2025

📣📣📣 Please note that today's Open Mic got cancelled 📣📣📣

We are sorry for the inconvenience.