Sundog Theatre

Staten Island-based theatre with performing arts classes

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Expanding the way people see themselves and the world through arts education and live theatre.

  • About
    • Our Mission
    • What Is A Sundog?
    • Why Sundog?
    • Our History
    • Staff
    • Board Members
    • Advisory Council
  • Shows
    • Double Bill: It’s a Mystery & Cabin Fever
    • Past Productions
      • Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
      • Scenes From The Staten Island Ferry FALL 2024
  • In Schools/Tours
    • Classroom Arts Programs
      • Why Sundog for Schools?
      • Theatre
      • Music
      • Dance
      • Visual Arts
      • 3-D Literacy
      • Soundtrack of Life
      • Heritage Awareness
    • In School/Tours
      • A Dickens Holiday Musical
      • Harriet Tubman Herself
      • Roots of Black Music in America
      • Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream
      • History of Electricity
  • Classes
    • Musical Theatre Kids-Legally Blonde Jr. – Spring 2025
    • Past Class Productions- Musical Theatre Kids
      • Musical Theatre Kids-“We Will Rock You Y@P” Fall 2024 Class
      • Musical Theatre Kids-“Finding Nemo Kids” Summer 2024 Class
      • Musical Theatre Kids- “Seussical Jr.” Spring 2024 Class
    • Past Class Productions- Theatre Kids
  • Seniors
  • Media
    • Sundog in the News
      • Ellis Island On Tour 2025
      • A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Sundog Theatre in December
      • Sundog Theatre to perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Empire Outlets Dec. 7
      • Broadway World News introduces Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry
      • Sundog Theatre’s Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry FALL 2024 productions set for Oct. 26 to Nov. 3
      • Sundog Theatre featured in The NY Community Trust’s “100 Years of Giving Local”.
      • Sundog Theatre presents ‘Clue: The Musical’ at Wagner College the last two weekends in June
    • Testimonials
  • Support
    • Contribute
    • Sundog Sponsors
  • Events
    • 2025 Annual Benefit
    • Past Events
  • Opportunities
    • Playwright Submissions – Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2025
    • Administrative Coordinator
    • Teaching Artist – Theatre
    • Teaching Artist – Multicultural Dance
    • Teaching Artist – Choral
    • Teaching Artist – Visual Arts
  • Contact Us

Our History

Sundog Theatre was formed from the dream of six people from diverse backgrounds. We initially presented original, contemporary, and thought provoking theatre on Staten Island.

Incorporated in August 2002, our first production was an original comedy that inaugurated the Muddy Cup’s 75-seat theatre in Stapleton.

Our vision includes portraying the human condition through comedy and drama in order to shed light on it and challenge audiences to think and explore. Sometimes theatre is inspirational. At other times it is pure entertainment. Both serve important purposes.

Sundog’s arts-in-education programs began in 2004. They have expanded to serve over 70 schools and community organizations with 100+ programs in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and literacy.

The Theatre has worked with hundreds of artists and technicians from throughout NYC. Additionally, Sundog has commissioned original plays and musicals featuring iconic people and organizations from Staten Island.

We have collaborated with many Staten Island and Manhattan organizations for theatrical and educational programs, including Lincoln Center, Wagner College, Center for Arts Education, other Island theatres, Alice Austen House, SI Children’s Museum, SI Zoo, Conference House, SI Museum, St. George Theatre, NYC Parks & Recreation, the JCC, and more.

Sundog’s annual touring productions bring literature, iconic figures, and social issues to light for thousands of audience members throughout NYC, New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut. The shows have also tackled social issues of drug abuse, bullying, and smoking.

Theatre and the arts give us entertainment, teaching tools, and  a way into the human psyche that reveals truth and inspires.

  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • What Is A Sundog?
    • Our History
    • Staff
    • Board Members
    • Advisory Council

Staff Members

  • Susan Fenley
    Executive/Artistic Director
  • Julie Cadunzi
    General Manager
  • Ellen Petillo
    Business Manager
  • Victoria Colella
    Production Manager
  • Stephen Fehr
    Technical Director
  • Jeannine Otis
    Arts-In-Education Specialist and Head of Advisory Council
  • Elyssa Paige
    Arts In Education Manager

Our Office Location

PO Box 183, Staten Island, NY 10301
T: (718) 816-5453
F: (718) 816-5430
info@sundogtheatre.org

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM

MISSION STATEMENT

Sundog Theatre is a Staten Island-based performing arts company with several components to its mission. Read More >>

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