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Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company presents the works of Shakespeare, and other classical theatre, in ‘site-specific’ locations, to provide an environmental theatrical experience. Dedicated to the cultural enrichment and education of the borough and beyond, SIST strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences.

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Meet Nikita Chernin, the stage manager of The Haunting of Hill House. Want to hear a scary story? Well don’t miss this horror classic! Get your tickets today! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: The Haunting of Hill House by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson This adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic novel is a terrifying psychological horror story centered around a small group of people brought together to research paranormal phenomena within the sinister and frequently fatal confines of Hill House. October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 8:00pm (Sunday matinees at 2:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Joey Caramanno Sophia Condon Tim Farley Deanna Giordano Robert Heffernan Nicole Lauren Emma White Director: Craig Stoebling Stage Manager: Nikita Chernin Lighting Design: Michael Somogyi Sound Design: Gary Moore Set Construction: Rob Yuzuk Graphic Design: Christopher J. Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Meet Craig Stoebling, the director of The Haunting Of Hill House. Get your tickets today! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: The Haunting of Hill House by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson This adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic novel is a terrifying psychological horror story centered around a small group of people brought together to research paranormal phenomena within the sinister and frequently fatal confines of Hill House. October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 8:00pm (Sunday matinees at 2:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Joey Caramanno Sophia Condon Tim Farley Deanna Giordano Robert Heffernan Nicole Lauren Emma White Director: Craig Stoebling Stage Manager: Nikita Chernin Lighting Design: Michael Somogyi Sound Design: Gary Moore Set Construction: Rob Yuzuk Graphic Design: Christopher J. Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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The Haunting Of Hill House opens Friday October 18th for 6 performances only. Here’s a sneak peek of our cast hard at work bringing this haunted classic to life! Get your tickets today…if you dare! 📸: @si_shakespeare Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: The Haunting of Hill House by F. Andrew Leslie from the novel by Shirley Jackson This adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s classic novel is a terrifying psychological horror story centered around a small group of people brought together to research paranormal phenomena within the sinister and frequently fatal confines of Hill House. October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 8:00pm (Sunday matinees at 2:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Joey Caramanno Sophia Condon Tim Farley Deanna Giordano Robert Heffernan Nicole Lauren Emma White Director: Craig Stoebling Stage Manager: Nikita Chernin Lighting Design: Michael Somogyi Sound Design: Gary Moore Set Construction: Rob Yuzuk Graphic Design: Christopher J. Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Are you ready for spooky season? Tickets for THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE are on sale!

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Final performance of As You Like It is tonight at 7:30pm! Congratulations to the cast and crew on a spectacular run! Don’t miss them! Reserve your bring your own chair ticket now! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 21 7:30pm The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Meet Mike Alesia who is playing a Lord. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Meet Eli Gottesman who is playing Charles/Lord. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Final two performances of As You Like It this weekend! “Bring Your Own Chair” tickets are available to reserve online! Come support this talented cast and crew! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Meet Dylan Carrter Redshaw who is playing LeBeau, Amiens, Olivia Martext, and Wilma. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Meet Chris Neske who is playing Duke Frederick/Corin. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Seated reservations are sold out, but don’t fret, we have released a limited amount of tickets for those who bring their own chair. Reserve yours today and we look forward to seeing everyone at the show! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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Meet Joe Daly who is playing Adam. Don’t miss this talented cast of As You Like It! Final two shows this weekend! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: As You Like It By William Shakespeare Set in Occupied France, circa 1940, As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court, accompanied by her cousin Celia and Touchstone, a motley fool, to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. The wit and romance play out against the disputes of a divided pair of brothers, Orlando and Oliver who also escape to the pastoral forest, home to a peaceful Resistance and exiled duke. In Arden, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveler Jaques, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country. September 20, 21 7:30pm (Rain date: September 22) The Connie Gretz Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 FREE ADMISSION Seating is limited and a ticket is required. Free tickets can be obtained at the door before each performance (if still available), or get them in advance by visiting sishakespeare.org Featuring: Mike Alesia Jack Dabdoub Joseph Daly Dante Gonzalez Eli Gottesman Kieran Graulich Alexandra Gullo Victoria Gullo Nicole Hardson-Hurley Chris Neske Dylan Carrter Redshaw Caroline Russell Meredith Sladek Ken Tirado Robert Vaccaro Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: Emma Ferguson Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel Fight Director: Vincent Lane Lighting Design: Leanna Klein Costume Design: Parker Giachetti Sound Technician: Ella Williams Graphic Design: Christopher Sorrentino Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander

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