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Islip Arts Council presents ~A Midsummers Night's Dream~ Auditions May 14 & May 17 7:00PM at Manes Studio THeather of Long Island.

Hi All Long Islanders the Manes Studio Theater in Lindenhurst is hosting the Islaips Arts Council's presentation of~ A Midsummers' Night Dream~ William Shakespeare lives on!!!! All interested If you are  please email: sameverett19@gmail.com to the open auditions. 

Studio Theatre in association with the Islip Arts Council presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream When: Thursday, May 14th & Sunday, May 17th - 7:00 PM Call Backs (by invitation) - TBD Where: Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island 141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 ALL ROLES OPEN Roles & Descriptions: Human Court: Theseus (m/f age 40s-60s)- Duke of Athens, recently returned from conquering the Amazons, a race of warrior women and is about to marry the conquered Amazon Queen Hippolyta. Lysander (m age 20s-30s)- Young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia. Hermia’s father is against her marrying him, he persuades Hermia to run away from home & family into the forest. Demetrius (m age 20s-30s)– A young nobleman of Athens. In the past he acted as if he loved Helena, but after Helena fell in love with him, he changed his mind and having the approval of Egeus, he pursues Hermia. (But she’s not interested) Egeus (m/f age 50s-60s)- An Athenian upper-class respected gentleman who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, his choice for her. Philostrate (m/f age 20s +)- Theseus’s Master of the Revels (party planner) who is responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s marriage celebration. Hippolyta (f age 40s-60s)- The legendary Queen of the Amazons engaged to marry Theseus. Hermia (f ages 20s-30s)- Egeus’s daughter. Both Demetrius and Lysander are in love with her. She is in love with Lysander. Very strong-willed and independent. Helena (f ages 20s-30s)- A good friend of Hermia’s and is in love with Demetrius. She tends to be more self-pitying and puts herself in dangerous and humiliating situations, running after Demetrius through the forest even though he wants nothing to do with her. Fairy Court: Puck(AKA Robin Goodfellow)(m/f ages 20s+)- A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals; he is Oberon’s servant. He has a connection not only to the fairy and human worlds of the play, but also to the world of the audience. Oberon (m/f age 40s-60s) - The King of the Fairies who rules with Titania Titania (f age 40s-60s)- Queen of the Fairies who rules with Oberon Other Fairies can be any gender or age. Teens welcome! Thistleweed - featured in dialogue; needs to move well  Peasebottom, Moth, Cobweb, and Mustardseed – Fairies with a few lines, needs to move well  The Mechanicals: Aspiring Thespians who provide comic relief  Nick Bottom (m/f ages 20s- 30s)- The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the play that a group of craftsmen have decided to put on for the wedding celebration. Peter Quince (m/f ages 20s +)- A carpenter and the writer/director of the play Other mechanicals can be any gender or age. Teens welcome! Francis Flute - The bellows-mender chosen to play Thisbe in the play. Forced to play a young girl in love. Robin Starveling - The tailor chosen to play Thisbe’s mother in the play/ends up playing the part of Moonshine Snug - The joiner (a tradesperson who builds things by joining wood) chosen to play the lion in the play. Tom Snout - The tinker (someone who does odd jobs) chosen to play Pyramus’s father in the play. Ends up playing the part of the Wall, dividing the two lovers in the play. Rehearsals: Studio Theatre Lindenhurst, The Islip Arts Council Office in Bay Shore(Sunday- Thursday) Shows:  Various outdoor venues in the township of Islip (Dates in July & August TBD) Please prepare a 1-2 minute classical monologue, headshot and resume recommended  Anyone with experience in gymnastics, tumbling, clowning, acrobatics, magics, etc. you are highly encouraged to audition. Be ready to show us your special skills No show conflicts accepted, minimal rehearsal conflicts accepted and must be at all of tech Some roles will be doubled Most roles are for adults but there will be a few roles open to teens, descriptions below A stipend for performances is available to actors 18 and older. Directed by Sam Everett If you are interested please email: sameverett19@gmail.com

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Leonora Carrington `Shape of Dreams~May 14th opens at L'Space Gallery NYC.

 Oh Wow, Leonora Carrington Sculptures at L'Space Thursday May, 14th opens 6-8 PM.!!! Terrific opportunity to view  Leonora's artworks.  

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Seatuch Conserving Long Island Wildlife May 13 5-7:30. Terrapin Station Yards will have live music by Half Step a Grateful Dead Tribute Band

 This is Great!! A free event at the at SeaTuck Conservation Long Island Wildlife center. HearHalf Step  the Grateful Dead tribute band play live 5-7:30. Learn about the work Seatuck is doing for Long Island.

We're proud to partner with TRITEC Real Estate Company for a feel-good evening bringing together live music by Grateful Dead tribute band Half Step, local vendors, and a closer look at terrapin conservation efforts right here on Long Island.  Be sure to find us under the tent for a brief talk on how we survey and protect these amazing turtles. The event is free, and no registration is required. We hope to see you May 13!

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Art Basel in Venice Stories off the beaten path. Visit the exhibition info below.

 

Here are the shows you don’t want to miss The Giardini and Arsenale may be the obvious starting points, but Venice always rewards a detour. From historic palazzi to industrial hidden gems, explore our selection of exhibitions by leading artists in some of the city's most striking locations.

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Yto Barrada weaves histories of beauty and destruction at the Venice Biennale by Emily LaBarge Read now A journey through the spring art season’s standout exhibitions from the UBS Art Collection Read now Dries Van Noten joins Venice’s new cultural guard by Mahoro Seward Read now I know why art schools are essential for Koyo Kouoh’s Venice exhibition by Aisha Aliyu-Bima Read now

Selling the unsellable: Who’s building Land Art’s legacy? Read → Will Los Angeles embrace LACMA’s long-awaited new building? Read → Laurie Anderson, Arthur Jafa, and Barbara Kruger lead the 2026 Art Basel Awards Read →

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