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THANK YOU to our amazing audiences for your support of “Lights Over Kansas”! We thank you for choosing to support new works and we have more in store for you later this year as the Women’s Playwright Collective goes into its eighth season! If you attended “Lights Over Kansas”, please be sure to answer our audience survey as your input is appreciated in helping our playwright Courtney Emerson continue her creative process. Link to the survey in @wpc_statenisland bio
Today is your last chance to catch Lights Over Kansas! Show starts at 3pm. Congratulations to Courtney Emerson and this fantastic cast and team! You’re all out of this world 👽🌍🛸⭐️ Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
Two more chances to catch “Lights Over Kansas” at the Staten Island Playhouse this weekend! Tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 3pm! Don’t miss out! ⭐️ Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
It’s opening night for “Lights Over Kansas”! Congratulations to playwright Courtney Emerson and this stellar cast and creative team! Get your tickets now! Shows tonight and tomorrow at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm! 🛸🌍👽 Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
Lights Over Kansas opens tomorrow night for three performances only! Get your tickets today and join us for this reading that will be out of this world! 🌍🛸 Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
Do you believe in Aliens? 👽🛸Check out this fun video from the Lights Over Kansas team to see what they believe! We also believe you should get your tickets now for the staged reading of Lights Over Kansas! One weekend only! We hope to see you there! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Companyand Women’s Playwright Collective Present:Lights Over KansasA staged reading by Courtney EmersonIt’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown.January 24, 25, 268:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm)Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets55 Richmond TerraceStaten Island, NY 10301, Level 3(SI Playhouse LOGO)GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.orgFeaturing:Jack DabdoubCourtney EmersonAriel Marcus-HollenbeckJames McKeonRobert VaccaroDirector: Frank WilliamsAssistant Director: Cara S. LianderStage Manager: McKenna McQueenLighting Design: Matt HommeSound Design: Mike AlesiaGraphic Design: Courtney EmersonProducers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
Tech has begun for “Lights Over Kansas”! Don’t miss local playwright Courtney Emerson’s expanded play and this stellar cast! Three performances only this weekend—get your tickets today! Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
Get to Know Courtney Emerson—the playwright of “Lights Over Kansas”! Get your tickets today for the staged reading of “Lights Over Kansas”, opening this Friday at the Staten Island Playhouse! 🛸 “Flexible Fate” photos by @saveamoment “The Grown Ups” photo by @si_shakespeare Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
One week until “Lights Over Kansas” is presented at the Staten Island Playhouse! Meet our cast who are out of this world! Get your tickets today! 👽🛸🌍 Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company and Women’s Playwright Collective Present: Lights Over Kansas A staged reading by Courtney Emerson It’s the summer of 1972, in the small, quiet town of Eureka, Kansas. Chief Holloway is sure that the most harrowing part of his night shift will be putting up with the police department’s newest recruit, the overly eager Sergeant Thomas, and the incessant questioning from his nosy secretary, Jeanette. When calls start coming in about strange lights flying through the night sky, Holloway, Thomas, and Jeanette have to figure out how to keep the town they love safe from the unknown. January 24, 25, 26 8:00pm (Sunday matinee at 3:00pm) Staten Island Playhouse at Empire Outlets 55 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301, Level 3 (SI Playhouse LOGO) GENERAL ADMISSION: $30, STUDENTS & SENIORS: $27, MEMBERS $25 Purchase tickets online by visiting: sishakespeare.org Featuring: Jack Dabdoub Courtney Emerson Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck James McKeon Robert Vaccaro Director: Frank Williams Assistant Director: Cara S. Liander Stage Manager: McKenna McQueen Lighting Design: Matt Homme Sound Design: Mike Alesia Graphic Design: Courtney Emerson Producers: Frank Williams and Cara S. Liander
“What’s considered classic now was once new. I’m thrilled to be working on such an exciting original play alongside this incredible ensemble and team. It’s a good group for elevation and imagination” -Frank Williams, Director of Lights Over Kansas Rehearsals have begun for our staged reading of Lights Over Kansas! Earth to audiences, don’t delay and get your tickets today! Join us January 24th-26th at the Staten Island Playhouse!
