SHELTER ISLAND HOUSE TOUR
Each year the Shelter Island Historical Society offers a tour of extraordinary Shelter Island homes, followed by a post-tour reception with beverages, lite bites and auction.
Each year the Shelter Island Historical Society offers a tour of extraordinary Shelter Island homes, followed by a post-tour reception with beverages, lite bites and auction.
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ANNUAL SUMMER MUSICAL FUNDRAISER
- At SIHS, our commitment lies in preserving the artifacts, records, and stories that define the unique history of our island. Through exhibits, research, educational programs, and performances, we strive to foster a sense of welcome and connection within our community.
- Since 2021, our annual summer musical has played a pivotal role in embodying the essence of Shelter Island's rich history. These performances breathe life into captivating storylines, evoking cherished moments from various periods in our Island's past. Crafted by local talent Lisa Shaw, the shows offer a diverse representation of our community, spanning decades and demographics. The dedicated cast and crew, composed entirely of volunteers, return each year to showcase their talents on stage. These musicals serve as both an educational tool for those less familiar with our history and a nostalgic journey for long-time residents.
- The 2024 production, “A Deck of Ferry Tales," recounted the captivating stories of the "Shelter Island Ferry Company," focusing on the boats and crew who shuttled us across the waters in 1962. Previous shows included "A Hill of Beans," which followed the ups and downs of Shelter Island's 1950's lima bean cooperative; "The Prospect of Summer, about summer visitors to an island hotel; and "The Lords of Menantic," which told the story of the fictional Lord family of Shipyard Creek.
BROOKLYN ACTING LABEach summer BAL offers an immersive and collaborative two-week summer theater camp for youth ages 6 to 12 at The Shelter Island History Center. We tell stories and develop characters, sing, dance, and build an original show to share with families and friends.
Week One: Participants explore a theme and collaboratively create a a theater production together guided by experienced teaching artists who are both educators and theater professionals. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this supportive and nurturing ensemble experience. Week Two: The second week is spent rehearsing the piece for the Friday afternoon performance open to family and friends. Brooklyn Acting Lab is an ensemble-based program. We believe that one of the most exciting aspects of theater-making is working together to create a performance piece which is inclusive and celebrates each and every ensemble-member. At our summer theater programs everyone has a part to PLAY whether you are a veteran to the stage or new to the scene. The camp is designed to showcase new work crafted for and by children, and cultivate their individuality as artists and developing social beings. Brooklyn Acting Lab’s mission is to create innovative theatrical works that reflect our diverse global community and to nurture talent by providing comprehensive arts training for children and adults. BAL partners with schools and community-based organizations to provide arts-in-education programming, performances, and events, collaborating across the performing arts in order to exchange work and ideas with artists nationally and internationally. |
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE BROOKLYN ACTING LAB SUMMER THEATER CAMP "Brooklyn Acting Lab camp at SIHS has been a magical and memorable summer experience for our children. For the past two summers, we've watched with delight as they stage an original production with creativity, joy, and support, while gaining a deeper connection to the history and lore of Shelter Island." Lisbeth
"Children’s summer theater at the Historical Society on Shelter Island with Brooklyn Acting Lab is nothing short of MAGICAL! Our daughter has participated in the program for the past three summer and has thrived under the creative tutelage of the entire team. The children have the dramatic freedom to express various characters, be part of a theatrical community and learn about various elements of Shelter Islands history. We hope the program will continue for many years to come and only wish it was longer for a continued eating experience." Susannah |
CERAMICS WITH JUDE AMSEL
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Artist Jude Amsel offers summer classes for both adults and children, introducing them to the art of clay. For adults, Jude encourages relaxation and fun creating with your hands. Kids are introduced to the potters wheel and learn how to decorate their pieces using multiple glazing techniques such as stencils, stamps and silkscreens. There are also "Mommy and Me" classes for ages 3-5, where parents and children work alongside each other to create unique pieces and treasured memories.
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