Staten Island-based theatre with performing arts classes
Expanding the way people see themselves and the world through arts education and live theatre.
Music by Peter Gilleece
When: June 16, 17, 23, & 24 at 8:00pm & June 18 & 25 at 3:00pm
Where: Stage One at Wagner College – 614 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
*June 23, 24 & 25 shows will include ASL interpretation
A one-hour musical about the journey of immigrants through Ellis Island.
Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the USA from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to a new life in America. This one-hour musical geared towards young audiences as well as the entire family captures the essence of their journey.
Six professional actors in period costumes weave this intriguing tale with dialogue and songs of their experiences traveling into America. They were filled with hopes and excitement to begin new lives, with some encountering obstacles along the way.
A wonderful supplement to the school curriculum, Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream artfully tells the story of how our ancestors began to call America their home. Today, many US citizens are descendants of those same immigrants. Because it relates to current as well as past events, the show holds the attention of audiences young and old as they relate to the show’s characters.
[Note: This is the former American Family Theatre script, now presented by Sundog Theatre]
To Book: info@sundogtheatre.org or 718-816-5453
Sundog has been touring educational shows for more than a decade. Our productions address curricular subjects and important social topics. Choose shows below for your school or venue.
