The Last Shine by Brian S. Brijbag (Sundog Theatre - Nov 15, 2025_

THE LAST SHINE — A One-Act by Brian S. Brijbag, Esq.
Performed at Sundog Theatre’s Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry Festival

📍 New Dorp Moravian Theatre, Staten Island
📅 November 15, 2025

ABOUT THE PLAY
The Last Shine is a two-character one-act set aboard the Staten Island Ferry on an early weekday morning. The story follows Sal, an aging shoeshiner who has spent a lifetime in transit, and Jules, a frantic young professional rushing toward a job interview he isn’t sure he wants. Through sharp, witty dialogue and unexpected vulnerability, the play explores themes of time, identity, regret, and the quiet rituals that keep us human.

This festival performance brought the piece to life with emotional clarity and humor, showcasing the connection between two strangers caught between boroughs—and between versions of themselves.

CREDITS
✍️ Written by: Brian S. Brijbag, Esq.
🎭 Directed by: Joy Kelly Smith
⭐ Cast
SAL — Frank Ninivaggi
JULES — Evan Schmidlin

🎟️ Presented as part of:
Sundog Theatre’s Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry — an annual festival celebrating original short plays inspired by New York’s most iconic commute.

CONNECT
📘 More works by the playwright: brianbrijbagauthor.com

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