Get Your Tickets Now To See Roosevelt Island MST&DA Teen Theatre Perform Musical Comedy Whodunit "Curtains" This Weekend Friday May 20 - Sunday May 22

The Roosevelt Island Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MST&DA) Teen Theatre program presents the musical comedy whodunit Curtains this weekend, Friday May 20 - Sunday May 22

According to MST&DA:

Come see MSTDA Teen Theatre’s Whodunit Musical Comedy: “CURTAINS” 

“It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan! Packed with glorious tunes and a witty, charming script filled with delightful characters, CURTAINS is a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience.” – Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Get your tickets now 

to see some very talented Roosevelt Island young people from the MST&DA Teen Theatre perform Curtains this weekend. 

Here's a snippet of a 2019 Theory Of Relativity Performance by MST&DA Teen Theatre.

More info about MST&DA programs and classes available at their website.

Get Your Tickets Now For Roosevelt Island Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance Teen Theatre Performance of "The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time" Running Weekend Of January 28 To 30

According to the Roosevelt Island Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MST&DA):

INCREDIBLE PLAY TO BE PRESENTED BY MSTDA’S TEEN THEATRE “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” A play by Simon Stephens Based on the novel by Mark Haddon.

Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance announces the opening of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” in the Howe Theatre, running Jan 28-30, directed by long-time MSTDA director Jacqueline Lucid. The National Theatre's Olivier and Tony Award® -winning production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” was described as ‘life-affirming and unmissable.’ (Time). This smash-hit production brings Mark Haddon's best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage. And now the MSTDA Teen Theatre students

Image From 1/20 Rehearsal By Stage Manager Zackry Childers

have the incredible opportunity to bring this show to life once again. 

Image From 1/20 Rehearsal By Stage Manager Zackry Childers

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: 

$20 general admission 

$15 students/seniors 

PERFORMANCES: Friday, January 28, 8pm 

Saturday, January 29, 2pm & 8pm 

Sunday, January 30, 6pm 

LOCATION: The Howe Theatre Roosevelt Island Cultural Center 

548 Main Street Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 

Come join Christopher on his revelatory journey. And when you arrive at the destination, you will be changed. 

Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. 

He has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at maths, while everyday life presents some barriers. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road; he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

Parental Advisory: 

There is some strong language in this production. This occurs at specific points by one character in a heightened state of emotion. There is also some rude language used more for comic effect. 

The production contains references to and/or staging of: violent behavior, meltdowns and distress caused by sensory overload. It also depicts some negative attitudes towards people who are neuroatypical.

MSTDA is mandated by the City of New York to require audience members ages 5+ to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to attend a show. One-time proof of vaccination can be provided in the form of a physical immunization card, NY Excelsior Pass app, or the NYC COVID Safe app when attending a show/event. Thank you for your cooperation.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Office of Ben Kallos, a grant from the State of New York Council on the Arts, and Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Public Purpose Funds.

More info on MST&DA here and to purchase tickets for the show.

Here's a brief look at a 2017 Canadian production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”.

Summer 2010 Jobs Available For New York City Youth On Roosevelt Island - How Does Economy Effect Roosevelt Island Teens?

You Tube Video On How Economy Effects Roosevelt Island Teens

I noticed a Craigslist ad offering Summer jobs opportunities for New York City youth with the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. (RIOC) and asked RIOC President Steve Shane if the ad was accurate. Mr. Shane replied:

As we have every year, in conjunction with the Youth Center, we try to hire "seasonals" to perform some of the outdoors type tasks (mowing, trash collection, etc.) which expand during the summer. Fill in for vacation time, etc., without expansion of the permanent unionized cadre. A way to give young people some entry into the temporary work force. I will refer you to Claudia Mcdade who administers the program for any further specifics. I've seen a whole boatload of young people here for interviews, mostly freshly scrubbed and reasonably properly dressed.

The jobs pay $15 per hour. From Craigslist:

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has summer job opportunities for NYC youth. The minimum age is 18 years, and applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Positions will run from May 24th through September 6th, 2010.

Perfect for recent high school grads or college students!

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation is a New York State Agency responisble for the development, maintenance and safety of Roosevelt Island, NY. Located in the East River between Manhattan and Queens counties, Roosevelt Island is a vibrant community with residential and commercial properties, a transportation
system, various parks and community areas.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Grounds Keepers:

Landscaping, maintenance and upkeep of all RIOC outdoor properties, sports fields and tennis courts. Job entails: lawn maintenance, tree pruning, graffiti removal, trash collection/removal, and street cleaning.
Prior Landcaping or gardening exp. A Plus!

Maintenance/Facilties:

Mainternance and upkeep of all RIOC properties, roads, offices and indoor sports facility. Job entails: General Laborer/construction work, light carpentry, concrete/mason work/painting/road repair. Basic knowledge of tools and handywork a MUST. Prior construction of Laborer exp. a Plus!

These positions offer an excellent opportunity to work outside in one of NYC's most beautiful settings.

Please e-mail resume to HRStaffing@rioc.com. Applicants should indicate position of interest.

Roosevelt Island youth over the age of 18 - Hurry up and get those resumes to RIOC if you are looking for a summer job.

RIOC Has Summer Jobs Available For Roosevelt Island Students - Get Your Applications In

You Tube Video of Roosevelt Island Recession

I noticed that RIOC had a Summer Jobs listing on Craigslist and inquired of RIOC President Steve Shane:

There is a posting on the Craigslist jobs board dated 5/12 indicating that summer jobs for NYC students as grounds keepers and maintenance workers were available through RIOC. I did not see anything about this on the RIOC web site and was wondering if the summer job opportunities listing was accurate and still available?

Mr Shane had RIOC's Director of Human Resources reply:

The posting on Craigslist is accurate, and yes, we still have positions available for both seasonal Grounds and Maint. workers.. The post will be up on our website soon.

I hope this answers your questions.

Good News! Summer jobs information for Roosevelt Island students is now available on the RIOC web site:

Seasonal Job Opportunities

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has summer job opportunities for NYC students. The minimum age requirement is 18 years. Positions will be available from May 15th through September 1st, 2009.

Perfect for recent High school grads or college students!...

I hope that the teens who created the Roosevelt Island Recession You Tube video apply for and get some of these summer jobs.

Roosevelt Island Teens On The Recession and What They Want To Be When They Grow Up - Will There Be Summer Jobs Available To Them?

You Tube Video of Roosevelt Island Recession

Roosevelt Island teens discuss jobs, the economy and recession.

Very nicely done!

As I was walking past PS/IS 217 the other day, I noticed this sign for Summer Jobs through the Roosevelt Island Youth Program. Unfortunately, according to the sign, the deadline for applying for these jobs has passed - May 8 and there is no further information on these jobs at the RI Youth Program web site.


Governor Patterson announced last week that some of the money from the Federal Stimulus Funds would be used to increase the number of summer jobs available for New York State and City teenagers. According to the NY Times:

...Citing the soaring unemployment rate among New York teenagers and young adults, state and city officials announced on Saturday that money from the federal stimulus program would be used to expand the number of summer jobs.

Gov. David A. Paterson said $18.5 million would be directed to the city so it can offer 51,000 jobs, an increase of 8,000 from last year.

“Spring is job-hunting season,” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, who joined Mr. Paterson and other elected officials at a news conference in Midtown Manhattan to provide details of the jobs program. “But as we know, these are not the best of times when it comes to landing work.”...

Let's hope that some of that stimulus money for Summer Youth Jobs comes to Roosevelt Island so that these kids can work and earn some money.