Step into the shadows with Dracula, Theatre on the Road’s flagship production, adapted from the iconic 1927 Broadway script by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Revived with chilling elegance and thrilling drama, this haunting tale follows the mysterious illness of young Lucy Seward and the dark forces believed to be behind it—Count Dracula himself.
Clarion Concerts proudly presents an extraordinary evening with Cuban-American cellist Dr. Tommy Mesa and Argentine bandoneón master JP Jofre, two world-class artists whose collaboration brings together the soulful resonance of the cello with the fiery elegance of the bandoneón.
Join us for the Pine Plains Festival of Short Films—two nights, two unique programs, filmmaker Q&As, and more. It’s a showcase, a celebration, and a fundraiser to upgrade film screening equipment at Stissing Center and revive the tradition of showing movies in Pine Plains.
Join us for the Pine Plains Festival of Short Films—two nights, two unique programs, filmmaker Q&As, and more. It’s a showcase, a celebration, and a fundraiser to upgrade film screening equipment at Stissing Center and revive the tradition of showing movies in Pine Plains.
An evening of dance, poetry, and piano featuring choreographer Catherine Tharin’s In the Wake of Yes—a multimedia performance with film, music, and spoken word. Poet Alison Granucci explores themes of the natural world, joined by pianist Igor Ferreira, who also performs a solo piece. A rich collaboration of local talent.
Wall Street Opera’s Christopher Sánchez, a Dominican operatic baritone, collaborates with Award-winning Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir Gonzales in an evening of musical fusion.
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a vibrant bilingual show for young audiences and families that celebrates the rich music, dance, and traditions of Mexico.
Twelve-year-old Vita Flores can’t understand why her family plans a big party for the dead—until a lively candy skeleton named Sugar Skull springs to life and whisks her on a magical journey through the heart of Día de Muertos.
Along the way, Vita dances with ancestors, sings with a mysterious sorceress, escapes playful tricksters, and meets the elegant Catrina Calavera. This colorful, high-energy production blends authentic regional music and dance with an uplifting story about family, memory, and the joy of honoring those who came before us.
Perfect for audiences of all ages, SUGAR SKULL! is an unforgettable adventure into the sights, sounds, and spirit of Mexican folklore.
Join us for an evening of film and music as Director Will Chase premieres his award winning film Coming Home: The Guggenheim Grotto Back in Ireland to our Upstate friends and neighbors.
The forty-five minute film will be followed by an acoustic set of some of the band’s fan favorites.
Director and self proclaimed super-fan Will Chase goes to Ireland to film the Irish duo The Guggenheim Grotto (Mick Lynch and Kevin May) as they perform for the first time in a decade, and possibly last time ever. A love letter to a brotherhood that has spanned decades through many ups and downs, the film becomes an homage to the duo’s body of work and to the nostalgia that holds for so many, especially each other.
Pine Plains’ own--Heather Dell’Amore--returns to The Stissing Center with her newest work IS THE FOOD GOOD?
Featuring stories about identity, aerobics, fad diets and incensed chefs, the play follows a woman desperate to break her habits with disordered eating, desperate to finally feed her soul. Performed as a Play in Development, with author Q&A to follow.
Join us for a memorable night of folk music with the legendary Kingston Trio! Get ready to tap your feet and sing along to their iconic hits like "Tom Dooley" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” Folk legends reborn—keeping the timeless sound alive for a new generation.
Get ready to sleigh the season at Holiday Trivia Night at Stissing Center! Hosted by the always-entertaining Alec Sisco, this festive evening will test your knowledge of holiday pop culture, from classic TV specials and iconic movies to quirky holiday traditions.
Get in the holiday doodle spirit!
Join us for a merry evening of music, munchies, and one-of-a-kind art by local legends and celebrity creators. Bid on festive doodles that make perfect gifts, all to support The Stissing Center’s arts and community programs. Let’s draw together for a great cause!
Windborne draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Windborne evokes a deep emotional response connecting their audience to the past, distant places and themselves, it’s no wonder they have been crowd favorites since starting to tour in 2018.
Join us for an intimate afternoon of story and song celebrating the legendary wit and warmth of one of Britain’s greatest playwrights and composers. Author Judy Staber will read excerpts from her moving memoir, Silverlands: Growing Up at the Actors’ Orphanage, a rare personal glimpse into the world of Coward, who served as the orphanage’s devoted president. Includes performances of some of Coward’s best-loved songs by singer and raconteur Yurble, bringing Coward’s timeless music to life. A heartfelt tribute to a singular artist.
