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SIST Announces 2010-2011 Season
The productions for this season include a New York Premiere, a classic revival and two Pulitzer Prize winners. The plays are:
YANKEE TAVERN In its New York Premiere, Steven Dietz’s comedic thriller, set in an aging New York bar in 2006, discusses the truly American phenomenon of mass media frenzy, particularly the cyberspace theories surrounding the events of 9/11/2001. Described as “...lots of fun” by the New York Times, and written by one of America’s most prolific and produced playwrights, this will be an exciting new theatre experience for everyone. Directed by Wayne Miller, Yankee Tavern will be performed on the stage of the St. George Theatre. Performances are September 23rd through September 26th.
JACOB MARLEY”S CHRISTMAS CAROL. SIST presents a revival of this retelling of the classic Dickens tale written by Tom Mula. Directed by Joseph Daly, the cast includes much loved Staten Island actors, Jack Dabdoub, Charlie McLaughlin, Joseph Taylor and Rina Sklar. Scrooge’s partner Marley, given short shrift by Charles Dickens, gets to tell his side of the story. Fun for the whole family! Performances at The Conference House, December 2 through 5th and at Historic Richmond Town, December 7th through 10th.
DOUBT, A Parable. John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play takes the Main stage of the St. George Theatre in February. Directed by Ken Tirado, this brilliant and powerful drama looks closely at suspicions and behavior at a Bronx school in the mid 1960’s. “An eloquent and provocative investigation of truth and consequences. A gripping mystery, tightly written.” Time Out. Performances at the St. George Theatre, February 17th thru February 20th.
THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS. A 40th Anniversay Production of Staten Island Palywright Paul Zindel’s Pulitzer Prize winning drama, set in Staten Island. This look at a dysfunctional family shows that hope and talent can rise above almost all conditions. Awaiting confirmations from both a star talent and a guest director, this play will be performed in the 3rd County Courthouse at Historic Richmond Town, following the success of Inherit The Wind and To Kill a Mockingbird. “Zindel reminds us, strong, strange, beautiful flowers spring from such compost heaps.” Time Performances April 7th thrugh April 17th.
Read Jodi Lee Reifer's review of
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD here:
http://www.silive.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2010/04/review_staten_island_shakespea.html
Read about SIST in the
NEW YORK TIMES
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/01/for-theater-troupe-without-a-home-all-the-worlds-a-stage/?scp=3&sq=staten%20Island&st=cse
See what a theatre without a home can do!
Our History:
SIST Plans Ambitious 2009-2010 Season!
The Laramie Project
Opens June 12th at The Little Shop Theatre at the Julia Music School
864 Post Ave, Staten Island, NY
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
July, 2009 in The Music Hall at Snug Harbor
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Nov, 2009 at Veterans Memorial Hall at Snug Harbor
To Kill a Mockingbird
April, 2010 in the 3rd County Courthouse at Historic Richmondtown
The Diary of Anne Frank
May 2010 at a venue to be announced
EXCITING NEW SPACE!!!!!
SI Shakespearean Theatre Part of "GREEN THEATRE" Project
As the inaugural production at the newly created Little Shop Studios at Julia Music on Staten Island, SIST will be an integral part of a unique theatrical first. The new performance space, a 99 seat black box theatre will be the first theatre to be equipped exclusively with LED stage lighting equipment. The use of LED (Light Emitting Diode) fixtures will significantly reduce the use of electrical energy at the venue and will result in both a more cost effective space and a more environmentally friendly atmosphere.
Theatre owner Lou Mannarino, who is partnering with Chauvet lighting on the outfitting of the state of the art performance area said, "This is just the beginning of a larger project to help change the way events consume energy. We are sure that we can create stunning effects with both lighting and sound, while using less power and thereby helping to improve the quality of the atmosphere around us."
The new performance space, which will be used for theatrical events, corporate and educational presentations and musical presentations is available to the public. Call 718 720-4213 for further information.
SI Shakespearean Theatre's production of The Laramie Project opens in The Little Shop Studios at Julia Music on June 12th. For Tickets call 718-390-6616.
Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Names New Producing Artistic Director
For immediate release:
The Board of Directors of the Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre, meeting in Staten Island, New York on September 20th,2008 unanimously approved the appointment of Wayne Miller to the newly created position of Producing Artistic Director of the 31 year old Equity Showcase company.
Miller is an actor and designer who has been affiliated with the company since 1979, when he appeared as Sky Masterson in a revival of Guys and Dolls. He subsequently appeared in Shakespearean productions of Richard III, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Sideman, and most recently as Matthew Harrison Brady in Inherit The Wind. Since 1997, he has served as the resident lighting designer for the company, designing over 40 dramas, comedies and musicals in the past 10 years. Miller has appeared in leading roles in regional productions of 42nd St, La Cage Aux Folles, Evita, Showboat, Damn Yankees, and Mack and Mabel. He also produced the New York premier of The Blue Angel, a musical noir in its off-Broadway debut. He is well known as the host of Time Warner Cable’s academic game show, Cranial Crunch, a position he has held for 10 years.
“I’m excited by the new challenges that the Board has asked me to assume,” said Miller. “I look forward to helping the company grow to the next level.” The Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre was forced to move from its long term home on the grounds of Seaview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and is currently in the planning stages of a new, modern and audience friendly facility.
Speaking on behalf of the Board, President Joseph Loffredo said, “We are all pleased that Wayne was willing to take on this new role. We believe that his experience and vision, coupled with a new dedication of all the Board members will move our theatre company forward over the next several years. Wayne will focus on our building campaign, Board development, fundraising, and naturally, additional productions in the site specific style of our very successful recent revival of Inherit The Wind, which was sold out at every performance.”
Miller added,”We are looking forward to collaborations with other institutions that are not necessarily theatre companies. We have had a successful partnership with Historic Richmondtown, and are in discussion with several other organizations, including the SI Zoo, Snug Harbor Cultural Center and the Staten Island Ballet.” As a past adjunct lecturer at the College of Staten Island, Miller also said he is looking forward to exploring additional opportunities with educational institutions as well.
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