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This is our fourth installment of Translating Sonnets, where we pair actors and actresses from the Staten Island Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and NYC Poets to perform Shakespearean sonnets with contemporary translations. This will take place on April 25th at 7 pm at Snug Harbor's Carpenter's Shop. This is a FREE event but we still request that you reserve a spot here: https://www.showclix.com/event/translating2025 Flyer created by Cynthia Rodriguez List of performers: Featured Sonnet Performers: Carrie Ellman-Larsen Jenny Kelly Amanda Benjamin Frank Fazio Eric Rosen Helene Dubois Connor Burke Victoria Gullo Nick Easton Christine Vapsva Regan Sou Featured Poets: Matt Figgz Maya DaPoet Rocio Uchofen Kyoko Heshiimu Jenn Cisneros M.A. Dennis Buttered Roll Cynthia Rodriguez Thomas Fucaloro Frank Williams Christine Weimer
Final performance of A Dream Play is this afternoon at 2pm! Congratulations to the cast and crew on a fantastic run! Get your tickets now and join us this afternoon! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
Final two performances of A Dream Play are tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 2pm! Get your tickets now!!! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
A Dream Play is back tonight for the final weekend! Don’t delay and get your tickets now! We welcome back Connor Burke and Amanda Rose Benjamin to SIST. Connor is appearing in his fourth production with SIST and you may remember him from Puffs, Othello, and A Winters Tale. Amanda is appearing in her seventh production with SIST and is thrilled to be bringing her aerial performance skills to SIST and the SI Theater Community for the first time. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
A Dream Play is back tomorrow for the final weekend of performances! Get your tickets now! We welcome Regan Sou who is in his first production with SIST and we welcome back Phil Gagliano who was last seen in our production of The Cherry Orchard. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 14 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 15 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 16 – 2:00pm Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
Meet A Dream Play cast members Mackenzie Shaw and Christine Vapsva. Mackenzie is a new come to SIST who we are happy to have joining us at The Teacher. Christine is returning to SIST for her third production and you can also catch her in our upcoming production of Doctor Faustus this May! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 14 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 15 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 16 – 2:00pm Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
It’s America 2004, and societal pretension is at an all-time high. Two best friends, Jack and Algernon decide to live double lives as “Earnest” to escape the pressures of being rich, popular, and like, totally fetch. Amid secret identities, hilarious chaos, and unexpected romance, Jack and Algy will finally discover the vital importance of being earnest – like you’ve never seen it before. Auditions will take place on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, from 6:30 to 10:30pm in The Learning Center, Building G, at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301. To make an audition appointment email Courtney Emerson and Laura Casertano at [email protected] with preferable time slot and we will accommodate as best as possible.
Meet Carlos Jimenez and Georgia Wright, both newcomers to SIST that we are delighted to have with us in A Dream Play! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 14 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 15 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 16 – 2:00pm Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
Meet Robert Vaccaro who is joining SIST for his sixth production! Today’s performance of Dream Play is at 2pm. Three more performances next weekend. Come dream with us! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 14 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 15 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 16 – 2:00pm Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
Meet Nick Easton who is returning to us after appearing in The Cherry Orchard last spring. Get your tickets for A Dream Play now! Tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 2pm. Three more chances next weekend as well! Don’t miss it! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 14 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 15 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 16 – 2:00pm Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
Happy Opening to the cast and crew of A Dream Play! Performances begin tonight at the Staten Island Playhouse—six performances only! We welcome back Victoria Gullo for her ninth show with SIST. She will also be directing “Sleepy Hollow” later this season. Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Presents: A Dream Play by August Strindberg Adapted and Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Movement/Intimacy Director: Brittany Martel 📸: @sishakespeare Performances take place at the Staten Island Playhouse located at The Empire Outlets GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Friday, March 14 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 15 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 16 – 2:00pm Friday, March 21 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 22 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 23 – 2:00pm This surreal, expressionistic, and symbolic drama explores the joy, suffering and contradictions of human existence. The play unfolds like a dream, blending reality and fantasy, with fluid, disjointed scenes that shift unpredictably. Although the true point of reference is the unseen dreamer, the central figure is Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, who descends to Earth to experience human life and understand its hardships. Through her encounters with various archetypal characters—primarily the dreamer’s alter egos of The Officer, The Lawyer, and The Poet—she witnesses the pain, struggles, and fleeting joys of humanity. The play examines themes of love, duty, oppression, and existential despair, all while questioning the meaning of life and the nature of divine justice. Strindberg’s experimental structure, with its dreamlike transitions and symbolic imagery, challenges traditional notions of time, space, and narrative. It is a deeply poetic and philosophical work, often seen as a precursor to modernist and absurdist theater. Ultimately, Agnes returns to the heavens, bringing with her a profound empathy for the human condition, leaving audiences with a sense of both resignation and hope.
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