Sundog Theatre is a Staten Island-based performing arts company with several components:
- Arts-in-education programming in schools for students of all learning levels and abilities in the areas of theatre, visual arts, dance, music, literacy, and more.
- Original, contemporary, thought-provoking theatrical performances for audiences of all ages, cultures, genders and backgrounds, in various venues.
- Educational touring theatre productions for schools and communities on historical and contemporary themes
- Acting and musical theatre lessons for young artists 9-17 years of age
Through these programs, Sundog Theatre seeks to expand the way people see themselves and the world through arts education and live theatre. We aim to enact positive change that enhances the culture and community of Staten Island and the surrounding area.
Mission: Sundog Theatre seeks to create positive change through educational and theatrical programming that enhances the culture and community of Staten Island. We serve a diverse constituency that includes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, economically struggling and underserved, the disabled, and multi-language learners. Sundogs bookend the sun like companions – or dogs – reflecting its light as the arts mirror civilization. Using the arts to reflect humankind through an exploratory light, we expand the way people see themselves and the world around them. Our logo is a sundog.
Sundog reaches the following:
- Audiences and families of all ages, genders, and cultural groups
- Children from Kindergarten through high school, in person and remote
- Seniors in retirement and senior living communities everywhere, in person and remote
- Learners of all ages through our theatrical tours on educational topics and social issues
