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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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We welcome back SI Theater Veteran John Griffin to our stage as The Officer in A Dream Play. 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 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.
A Dream Play opens this Friday for 6 performances at the Staten Island Playhouse. Come dream with us ✨ 📸: @si_shakespeare 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 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.
We welcome back Staten Islanders Alex Acerra and Phil Cosentino to SIST and say hello to newcomer Jennifer Kim, who hails from California and is now joining us from Manhattan! 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 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.
The four philosophies go head to head within the dream, and featured here are two of them. Both Kayla and Michelle are appearing in their second production with SIST. You may remember Kayla from “The Grown Ups” and Michelle from “The Cherry Orchard” last season. Welcome back ladies! 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 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.
One week until A Dream Play opens! It’s time to meet our dreamers. We welcome Helene Dubois (Mother) who is joining us for her first SIST production and Israel Wasserstein (Father/Locksmith) who is celebrating his twelfth production with the company! 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 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.
10 days until the Dream begins ✨ A Dream Play comes to life at the Staten Island Playhouse thanks to a hardworking cast and creative team! Come escape life for a while and dream with us…six performances only, March 14th to 23rd https://www.showclix.com/events/1247
