David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
All in the Timing Comes to Roosevelt Island: A Night of Smart Comedy and Community Theatre
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, there is something special about those evenings when we gather in a local theatre, settle into our seats, and let ourselves laugh together. This season, Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance is inviting…
Boost Confidence & Communication Skills with LAMDA at MSTDA
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MSTDA) brings prestigious LAMDA acting, public speaking, and private lessons to learners of all ages. With dedicated guidance and a focus on building confidence and communication skills, students achieved outstanding results in LAMDA exams. Join the program to develop your talent and skills in an enjoyable learning environment. For more information, email info@mstda.org.
Blithe Spirit Auditions: Get Ready to Join the Timeless Comedy
The Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance is bringing the humor of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit to Roosevelt Island after staging Witness for the Prosecution. This classic comedy explores the afterlife, marriage, and relationships, promising plenty of witty dialogue and humorous situations. Get ready to join the auditions and enjoy the timeless themes on stage.
Wendy Hersh Star Award Ceremony Honors Roosevelt Island Community Leader
The Roosevelt Island community gathered to honor Wendy Hersh with the MSTDA Star Award. Wendy’s exemplary leadership at the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association and Food Pantry has been instrumental in providing essential services to the community. The event showcased captivating performances and raised funds for the performing arts organization, fostering a strong sense of community.
Wendy Hersh: MSTDA Star Award Winner and Roosevelt Island Community Leader
Wendy Hersh, the 2024 MSTDA Star Award Winner, has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the Roosevelt Island community. Despite facing adversity, she tirelessly supported various initiatives, from establishing a food pantry during the pandemic to leading the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association. Her selfless service epitomizes the true spirit of a community “Star”.
Born on Roosevelt Island, The Monkey King Swings Into 2023
It’s the spring of 2018, and The Monkey King: A Kung-Fu Musical makes its debut at the Howe Theatre on Roosevelt Island. Commissioned by Kristi Towey at the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MSTDA), it’s a lively reversal played…
Artist Interrupted, Answering The COVID Challenge By Going Home To Theatre Roots: Madison Abdul
Answering the COVID challenge, Madison Abdul — now Madi Jo — fills the void with a return to her roots. She takes the stage in The Ghosts All Around Us, a new work by Jonathan Fadner, back home with Main…
In New Musical, Jonathan Fadner Scares up Roosevelt Island Ghosts
Jonathan Fadner’s new musical brings ghosts — Roosevelt Island’s own — to MSTDA. Streaming performances promise to brighten the holidays. By David Stone Roosevelt Island News Given recent history, it’s no surprise when promising light pierces the pandemic’s cloud cover…
Now Lifting MSTDA Through A Coronavirus Future: Spirit and Commitment
While survival alone guides the course for many nonprofits, MSTDA’s coronavirus future brightens by drawing on its past.
MSTDA Tendril of Talents Now Growing On Main Street
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance’s (MSTDA) tendril of talents, a mix of theatre, song and dance, now takes a bow on Main Street. It absorbs and grows Music & Play Station at 507 Main after four successful years.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor