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Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company

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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Auditions will take place on Friday, January 5 from 5:00 to 10:00pm, and Saturday, January 6, from 12:00 to 5:00pm, with possibly some callbacks at 6:00pm 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 Stage Manager Nikita Chernin at [email protected] with preferable time slot and we will accommodate as best as possible. Performances will take place in the Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets on Staten Island, right next to the ferry terminal on the following dates: Friday, March 15 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 16 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 17 – 2:00pm Friday, March 22 – 8:00pm Saturday, March 23 – 8:00pm Sunday, March 24 – 2:00pm ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. There will be a small stipend provided to actors. Please prepare a monologue from the play, other Chekhov plays, or similar works. Memorized is preferred, but rather have you on book than not there if interested. This production is interested in having a diverse cast and actors of color and Latinx descent are encouraged to audition. #chekhov #thecherryorchard

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Thank you to everyone who helped us towards our #GivingTuesday goal! But it doesn’t stop today! The #GivingSeason continues all month long! So please consider making a year end donation towards our mission. 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment “The Lady From The Sea”

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Only $182 away from our goal! Any amount given today goes a long way! We couldn’t do any of this without YOU! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment Women's Playwright Collective of Staten Island’s “New Worlds Festival”

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Thank you to everyone supporting us on this #GivingTuesday ! We’re almost 75% to our goal! We couldn’t do any of this without YOU! Any amount given today goes a long way in keeping us going for another 48 years! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment “Othello”

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#GivingTuesday allows us to reflect on all the amazing work we have accomplished during the year and set goals for next year to be better than ever! Any amount given today goes a long way! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment “The Penelopiad”

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#GivingTuesday continues, and we’re halfway to our goal! Any amount given today goes a long way in keeping us going for another 48 years! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment “Keely & Du”

It’s #GivingTuesday ! As the borough’s nonparell home to the classics, the almost 50-year-old institution provides the community with a full and ever-growing season of Shakespeare, ancient theatre, classics from around the world, original works by women, and contemporary, immersive plays. SIST is the only theatre company on Staten Island that provides its residents with a full, outdoor production that is entirely free. Help us reach our goal! Every little bit helps us gear up for an exciting 2024 season! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment Women's Playwright Collective of Staten Islands “Not Forgotten Play Festival”

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There are many ways your #GivingTuesday donation impacts Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre and beyond! Here are some examples of what your donation means to our theatre company: $75: a costume, head to toe Whatever the time period - from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance or the 1960s, making sure our actors look absolutely perfect is always a production priority $150: a performer's and production assistant's stipend. We're not a company without our outstanding actors who come from all parts of the Borough, the city and even nearby states. Making sure our performers are paid a stipend is essential to our mission. $250: part of a designer's stipend. Designers create the mood, soundscape, and color palate. Help us pay these artists who create the world experienced on stage. $500: specialty props. It could be an old time Victorian looking generator, or a dozen magic wands, but every show comes with a new list of must have objects. $1000: set construction materials. First of all, there's always platforms of plywood, flats and doorways that require new lumber cut into all shapes and sizes. Molding, paint and the creative minds of our build team finish the job! Any amount given today goes a long way! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! Help us reach our goal! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment “The Winter’s Tale”

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#GivingTuesday is here! Any amount given today goes a long way in keeping us going for another 48 years! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! Help us reach our goal! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #nonprofitorganization #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland 📸 @saveamoment “Frankenstein”

#GivingTuesday is almost here! Any amount given today goes a long way in keeping us going for another 48 years! 🔗in bio & on our Facebook page! Help us reach our goal! #grateful #thankful #theatre #statenisland #nonprofit #statenisland #shakespeare #donate #nyc #seeyourcity #siny #visitstatenisland #nonprofit 📸 @saveamoment “Dracula”

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Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company️ Updated their cover photo. 3 weeks ago

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Thank you Vincent Innocente for taking the blows, thank you everyone who came out to support us, and thank you Carol Ann Benanti for covering this hilarious evening. https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2023/11/uproarious-laughter-and-stinging-puns-check-out-vincent-innocentes-fun-and-fab-roast-at-ligrecis-staaten.html?fbclid=IwAR3Y1xnZxFkrMKrm2zDO-iIB5dOZJak5MaJ9oCgw4lvVhhcYj8IkxjDTWCQ_aem_ASVimI_WyiZYvgX4LD8jOGjz0Y6FW9p-AMdQBBwv9nAYLJf88G1ZSedtu1MwdfWamZ0&subscribed=auth0%7C6350138a469762a022eb9734

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Presenting the 2024 season! We’re so excited to announce and hope to see you all next year. #shakespeare #chekhov #womensplaywrightcollective #shirleyjackson #statenislandplayhouse #empireoutlets #snugharborstatenisland #nationalparks #fortwadsworth #thecherryorchard #thetempest #thegrownups #asyoulikeit #thehauntingofhillhouse

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