The Synergy Ensemble Theatre Company (SETC) was created in 1985 by a group of artists committed to creating unique, high quality theatre available to all audiences. After securing the patronage of the Town of Islip, SETC was freed from the usual not-for-profit financial pressures, allowing them to take risks on original, contemporary and classic material rarely seen on Long Island.

SETC's choices of material bring artists and audiences from as far away as Manhattan and Westchester. There are few companies that can boast a season that would include the New York premiere of Patrick Smith's Driving Around the House and Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. SETC's diversity has always been a mainstay of its mission, and this diversity as well as the high caliber of artists drawn to this company has produced a dedicated audience that returns again and again. As you can see from the Past MainStage Productions, SETC has offered its audience members a dynamic range of plays through the years that sets it apart from other theatre companies.

SETC's produces a three-show mainstage season (generally a contemporary play, a new interpretation of a classic, and a lighter piece). Over the years we have also produced several children's productions.

There is a core membership to SETC, but visiting artists work with the company constantly. SETC nurtures and develops in-house talent through acting and directing workshops and play readings, and at least one show per season is directed by an emerging, early-career director within the company.

We invite you to join us for a quality evening of live theatre for less than the price of a movie ticket! You will soon see why The Synergy Ensemble Theatre Company has enjoyed a loyal following for over 25 years.