ABOUT
STATEN ISLAND'S PREMIER PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY, PROVIDING A YEAR-ROUND REPERTORY OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS THAT INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, SURPRISE & EXCITE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES
OUR MISSION:
• To share imaginative, live theatre that challenges and inspires
• To create a diverse performing arts community
• To provide a unique cultural resource
• To enrich the lives of all who come in contact with us; as actors, artists and audience
MEET OUR TEAM!
MARY LEE MARSON ALOIA
Producer
Mary Lee is a professional actor, director and teacher. Mary Lee was most recently seen as Helen Bechdel in Spotlight Repertory's, FUN HOME, Rose in GYPSY at The Weathervane Repertory Theatre. She is also one of the founders of Spotlight Theatre and the director of Staten Island Family Music, offering Music Together classes. www.SIFamilyMusic.com
JACQUES STEWART
Artistic Director
John is a professional actor, director, choreographer and co-founder of Spotlight Theatre. For 25 years, he served as the Artistic Director of The Weathervane Theatre, a professional repertory theatre in The White Mountains of New Hampshire. Recently seen as Sam in Spotlight Repertory's, MAMMIA MIA!
VICKI FIORENTINO
Scenic Designer
Staten Island native and a graduate of The Pratt Institute with a BA in Fine Arts. She is a professional artist, painter & set designer. She is also a mural & faux finish artist, creating her magic in homes and businesses across the island. Vicki is also a founding member of Spotlight Youth Theatre Company.
KATHLENN RYAN
Set Designer
Staten Island native & a committed supporter of the arts community. She is graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and former manager for On Your Mark. She keeps us all well-fed and on track!
BRENDAN J. O'BRIEN
Production Stage Manager
Proud member of Actors Equity Association. He is also a graduate of Wagner College. He is an associate director and stage manager for TheaterWorks, the premier Theatre For Young Audiences production company in the US.
STEVE WITTING
Artistic Advisor
Professional stage, television and film actor & director, having split his 40 year career between NYC & LA. He can be seen in The Post, Arrested Development, Ray Donovan, Game Night & Martin Scorsese’s upcoming The Irishman. He recently directed La Boheme at Opera Company of Brooklyn and will be traveling to Taipei to direct two children's operas for The National Theatre of Taiwan.
MAX JOSEPH
Marketing Director
As well as marketing and social media, Max is a professional actor in New York. Max was most recently seen in Spotlight's productions of FOLK ROCK ROAD TRIP & WHY WE TELL THE STORY, at Green Room 42.
Max is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory.
Member of Actors Equity Association.
To view Max's professional site, visit www.MaxJoseph.net
To view his web design & social media, visit www.ChipsWebDesign.com
Instagram/Twitter: @Mjoseph492