All the world's a stage…
Four actors, one stage, and a lifetime of work. This freely adapted, 90-minute version of Ian McKellen’s legendary one-man show — reworked for four actors — will unlock Shakespeare’s greatest characters for a new generation of audiences and theater lovers alike.
“A distinctive theatrical experiment — part autobiography, part classroom lecture, part vaudeville show, along with hefty chunks of Shakespearean poetry and drama.” — The New York Times
Acting Shakespeare is a co-production with our Arts Partner Irvington Shakespeare Company. We thank Ian McKellen for creating this stunning piece of theater and allowing ISC to revive it.
As featured in The Hudson Independent, ArtsWestchester, Mercy College News, and BroadwayWorld
This event took place March 24-27, 2022.
Acting Shakespeare stars (from L to R) Sage Newman, Kat Quiñones, Jack Saleeby, and Kamran Saliani.
Sage Newman (Fourth Player) is an NYC-based performer born and raised in Vancouver, BC. They were last seen in Guilty Party at Super Secret Arts, a two-hander they devised with their writing partner. They are an ensemble member of Irvington Shakespeare Company and recently appeared as Sebastian in their inaugural production of Twelfth Night. Prior to that, they were a member of Chautauqua Theater Company's acting conservatory, performing in such shows as A Midsummer Night's Dream, One Man Two Guvnors, and a workshop production of Preston Max Allen's Agent 355. Other theatrical credits include the staged reading of Epic Fog’s new musical Dublin Rising, Three of Cups’ actor-musician production of Spring Awakening, plus productions of Mamma Mia!, Seussical, Hamlet, The Tempest, Salt-Water Moon, Julius Caesar, and Grease. Film/TV credits include New Amsterdam, I Won the Lottery, Homicide City, Paper Angels, and award-winning web series Assigned Female at Birth. Instagram & Twitter: @sagebnewman
Kat Quiñones (Second Player) is an immensely talented young actor from Mamaroneck who also graced our stage this summer in the starring role of Viola in Twelfth Night. It was a joy to witness Kat’s warm, engaging and generous performance grow richer each night. Kat holds a BFA in Performance from Hofstra University.
Jack Saleeby (First Player) is a queer storyteller based in New York City. As an actor, Jack has performed across the United States and China in touring and regional productions including The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Newsies (Finch), Peter Pan (Curly), Twelfth Night (Orsino), Rocky Horror (Brad), Head Over Heels, and Jesus Christ Superstar. As a creator, Jack has worked on various projects in development including Queen Anne (chor./George), Stalling (Jude, original cast) and Starting Up! (Scott). Their original works have been produced throughout New York City, most notably Wolfpack at the Irondale Center in Brooklyn and Bright and Brave: A New Musical at Dixon Place. Jack is thrilled to be a part of Irvington Shakespeare Co. and would like to thank their teachers, friends, family, for their continued love and support. For more information, visit www.jacksaleeby.com
Kamran Saliani (Third Player/Producer) is the Artistic Director and Founder of Irvington Shakespeare Company as well as a resident actor, with his most recent performance as the tragic yet comedic Malvolio in Twelfth Night. With a BFA degree from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and several years of experience working in film and theatre in New York City, Kamran is invigorated by the groundbreaking potential of ISC as a new theatre company in Westchester.