Kicking off our 50th season,
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre is raising
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company Auditions: The Servant of Two Masters By Carlo Goldoni, translated by Stephen Mulrine Director: Emmie D’Amico The Servant of Two Masters is a Venetian farce which has been adapted and translated hundreds of times since its creation in 1746, even directly inspiring the English adaptation: “One Man, Two Guvnors.” This ever-relevant piece is a laugh a minute and the gold standard of commedia dell’arte! Written and set during a period of intense political unrest in Venetian history, the historical inhabitants of the sinking city were far too concerned with social capital and leading lives of pleasure in the gorgeous and culturally rich city to bother with the collapse of their democracy. Auditions will take place on Monday, March 16 and Thursday, March 19 from 5:00 to 10:00pm 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 Emmie D’Amico, at [email protected] with a preferable time window and we will accommodate as best as possible
BROADWAY THEATRE TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK AGAIN!! We’re bringing THEATRE TRIVIA back again, so grab a team for a night of six rounds & six mini rounds filled with fun questions about all things theatre! Sunday, February 22, 2026 12:30pm Hosted by Jenny Kelly & Vincent Innocente Tickets: $30 individual $100 for team of 4 Entry fee includes: (1) Game packet (1) beer or beverage *Additional food & beverages will be available for purchase* Participants may play in teams of 1 – 4 people. *Prizes for trivia winners! *fun mini-rounds with prizes! *Raffles! *50/50!
BROADWAY THEATRE TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK AGAIN!! We’re bringing THEATRE TRIVIA back again, so grab a team for a night of six rounds & six mini rounds filled with fun questions about all things theatre! Sunday, February 22, 2025 12:30pm Hosted by Jenny Kelly & Vincent Innocente Tickets: $30 individual $100 for team of 4 Entry fee includes: (1) Game packet (1) beer or beverage *Additional food & beverages will be available for purchase* Participants may play in teams of 1 – 4 people. *Prizes for trivia winners! *fun mini-rounds with prizes! *Raffles! *50/50!
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov (adapted by Tom Stoppard) Directed by Frank Williams Assistant Director: Victoria Gullo Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull is a tragicomic portrait of artists hungry for love, meaning, and recognition. On a country estate, the idealistic young playwright Konstantin stages an experimental play starring Nina, the neighbor’s daughter he adores. This is only to be overshadowed by his famous actress mother, Arkadina, and her celebrated lover, the novelist Trigorin. As jealousies spark and creative ambitions clash, each character pursues a vision of a life that continually slips out of reach. Romantic entanglements (Konstantin and Nina, Nina and Trigorin, Masha and Konstantin) create a web of longing where desire is intense, but satisfaction remains elusive. At its heart, The Seagull explores the cost of artistic ambition, the pain of unrequited love, and the human tendency to chase illusions. Chekhov contrasts old artistic forms with new ones, fame with obscurity, and the idealized self with its disappointed reality. The seagull itself becomes a symbol of fragile dreams: beautiful, fiercely sought after, and easily destroyed. Blending humor, melancholy, and piercing insight, The Seagull invites actors to inhabit characters who struggle to speak honestly, listen deeply, and face the gulf between who they are and who they wish to be. Auditions will take place on Friday, January 2 from 5:00 to 10:00pm, and Saturday, January 3, from 12:00 to 5:00pm, 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 McKenna McQueen at [email protected] with preferable time slot and we will accommodate as best as possible.
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and spent a wonderful day with their families. We are moving forward at SIST and are proud to announce our season for 2026. Although with heavy hearts we will miss Cara S. Liander, board chair from 2017 to 2025, her memory will be honored as we dedicate the season to her and all the love she gave to everyone at SIST.
Thank you Staten Island Advance for this wonderful tribute and profile highlighting Cara’s extraordinary impact on the entire community. https://www.silive.com/news/2025/11/cara-liander-gordon-41-dies-her-impact-on-local-theater-and-on-staten-island-was-extraordinary-life-stories.htmour deria
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre mourns the loss of our leader Cara Liander. As we grieve this monumental loss, we share this beautiful message from artistic director Frank Williams
