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Smith Street Stage is dedicated to presenting classic plays. It is our ultimate goal to demonstrate just how effective live theater can be when it concentrates on its strengths and not its weaknesses, by creating honest moments in a very personal, very direct and highly imaginative way. Based in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Schedule of Upcoming Productions
Production History
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM AT CARROLL PARK
| Open: 06/20/18 Close: 07/01/18
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for today’s New York City that imagines our fellow New Yorkers - the buskers, the lovers, the neighbors, the leaders - as the wild and magical Spirits of Shakespeare's classic comedy. It is a celebration of the energy, danger, uniqueness and soul of the place that we call home, and its potential to evoke in all of us a wondrous transformation. This play dares to show us the extraordinary magic and everyday miracles that are hidden in plain sight. Smith Street Stage is the proud honoree of three Innovative Theater Awards: OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE for Much Ado About Nothing and OUTSTANDING REVIVAL for both Much Ado About Nothing & The Tempest. The production stars Baize Buzan* (Yale Rep,Yale MFA, Steppenwolf) as Helena, Brandon Dial as Snout, Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy* (Theatre Hall of Fame’s 2017 Emerging Theatre Artist) as Hippolyta, Justin Gillman* (Classic Stage) as Egeus & Starvling, Patrick Harvey as Puck, Beth Ann Hopkins* as Titania, Brian Lee Huynh* (Lincoln Center’s War Horse, Off Bway: A Clockwork Orange, The Light Years) as Oberon, Pete McElligott as Theseus, Jonathan Minton as Flute, Alex Purcell*, as Demetrus, Nowani Rattray* as Hermia, Will Sarratt as Lysander, Hannah Sloat* (Lincoln Center’s War Horse) as Quince, and Corey Whelihan* as Bottom. (*Equity Member appearing with permission of Actors’ Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this Off-Off Broadway production)
About the Company: Smith Street Stage Smith Street Stage is dedicated to presenting classic plays. It is our ultimate goal to demonstrate just how effective live theater can be when it concentrates on its strengths and not its weaknesses, by creating honest moments in a very personal, very direct and highly imaginative way. Based in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. | |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Actors Fund
| Open: 07/11/18 Close: 07/15/18
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for today’s New York City that imagines our fellow New Yorkers - the buskers, the lovers, the neighbors, the leaders - as the wild and magical Spirits of Shakespeare's classic comedy. It is a celebration of the energy, danger, uniqueness and soul of the place that we call home, and its potential to evoke in all of us a wondrous transformation. This play dares to show us the extraordinary magic and everyday miracles that are hidden in plain sight. Smith Street Stage is the proud honoree of three Innovative Theater Awards: OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE for Much Ado About Nothing and OUTSTANDING REVIVAL for both Much Ado About Nothing & The Tempest.
The production stars Baize Buzan* (Yale Rep,Yale MFA, Steppenwolf) as Helena, Brandon Dial as Snout, Shaun Bennet Fauntleroy* (Theatre Hall of Fame’s 2017 Emerging Theatre Artist) as Hippolyta, Justin Gillman* (Classic Stage) as Egeus & Starvling, Patrick Harvey as Puck, Beth Ann Hopkins* as Titania, Brian Lee Huynh* (Lincoln Center’s War Horse, Off Bway: A Clockwork Orange, The Light Years) as Oberon, Pete McElligott as Theseus, Jonathan Minton as Flute, Alex Purcell*, as Demetrus, Nowani Rattray* as Hermia, Will Sarratt as Lysander, Hannah Sloat* (Lincoln Center’s War Horse) as Quince, and Corey Whelihan* as Bottom. (*Equity Member appearing with permission of Actors’ Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this Off-Off Broadway production)
The production is produced by Yuriy Pavlish & Beth Ann Hopkins, assistant directed by Katie Willmorth, features scenic and prop design by Andrew Diaz (The Public, Classic Stage, Disney, Roundabout) costume design by Bevin McNally, and lighting design by Conor Mulligan. Joe Jung (The Old Globe, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) is the composer and Allie Grant* and Lindsay Kipnis* are the stage managers. Amanda Browne is the ASM. Assistants are Madison Cerniglia, Danica Clauser, Josephine Hurshell-Hobson and Kayla Prestel.
Smith Street Stage is dedicated to presenting classic plays. It is our ultimate goal to demonstrate just how effective live theater can be when it concentrates on its strengths and not its weaknesses, by creating honest moments in a very personal, very direct and highly imaginative way. Based in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
| Open: 04/23/11 Close: 04/23/11
Saturday, April 23, 2011 7pm – 9 pm The Living Room, 154 Ludlow Street, NYC 21 and older Tickets: $20.00 Musical Director: Ruark Downey Staging Director: Jonathan Hopkins Cast Members and Musicians Include: J.D. Desharnais, Blaise Downey, Ruark Downey, Beth Ann Leone, Elliot Roth, and Joshua Tussin To round out its inaugural season, Smith Street Stage presents Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about the last days of Jesus of Nazareth, his trials before Pilate and Herod, and his death. The show asks some intriguing questions: What was it like to be Jesus’ best friend or disciple? What was it about him that inspired such fervor from the crowds? Were people just drawn to his charisma, or was he a true profit? It also rocks! The cast and musicians will perform the show as a concert, emphasizing the power of the music and lyrics. All proceeds will benefit future productions for this fledgling theatre company, including this summer’s return to Carroll Park with Macbeth.
Smith Street Stage is dedicated to presenting classic plays. It is our ultimate goal to demonstrate just how effective live theater can be when it concentrates on its strengths and not its weaknesses, by creating honest moments in a very personal, very direct and highly imaginative way. Based in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
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Twelfth Night
| Open: 06/25/12 Close: 07/08/12
Smith Street Stage's returns to Brooklyn with its first comedy, Twelfth Night. The third annual production of the Shakespeare in Carroll Park series will feature the live music of a horns band and the modern dress of the romantic beach town of Illyria. Most notably, the talented ensemble of classical actors will bring to life the furious, delirious, lovesick and maniacal characters of Shakespeare's comedy of music and madness.
Cast Mary Cavett* - Viola Ruark Downey* - Musician Kate Eastman - Olivia Michael Hanson* - Orsino Patrick Harvey - Feste Jonathan Hopkins - Malvolio Adam Lebowitz-Lockhard - Fabian Beth Ann Leone* - Musician Neysa Lonzano - Police Timothy John McDonough* - Sir Andrew Samantha Midler - Captain Colin Ryan* - Sir Toby Justin Tatum – Sebastian Emily Trask* - Maria Leal Vona – Antonio
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association. Equity Approved Showcase | |
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