Community Outreach

Night of Theatre Outreach Program  

The St. George Theatre is committed to encourage the widest possible audience for the arts ~ touching the lives of so many through hundreds of performances by the greatest artists from our hometown to across America and around the world.  Since 2004, the Night of Theatre Outreach Program has provided free tickets to thousands of children, teens, and seniors who come from socially and economically challenged homes. Senior citizen groups and community service organizations are among the many groups visiting the St. George Theatre every year.   

The St. George Theatre is committed to promoting access to the arts.
You can request tickets by sending us a letter on your organization’s letterhead. 
Include the following:

~  Mission Statement
~  Who you service
~  Why are you asking for tickets
~  How many tickets will you need.
~  Contact information with phone number.

Program is supported by the St. George Theatre Star Fund, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Rotary of Staten Island,  NYC Department of Aging, Councilman James Oddo and Assembly woman Janele Hyer-Spencer.

       

Summer Educational Outreach Program

FREE dance and theatre training is offered to 75 children ages nine to eighteen that come from socially and economically challenged homes.

Session: August 3, 2009 to August 14, 2009, Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm
(This is a two week, five days a week, full-time program.)

Classes are offered in: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Street Tap, Dance History, Theatre History, Careers in the Arts, Nutrition, Literacy, Public Speaking, Preparation for Auditions, and Performance

We strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and caring environment. A healthy lunch is provided daily. In addition to the technique classes, students learn about nutrition and how to achieve a healthy lifestyle. This program has a positive impact both on the community and the child. Building self esteem, encouraging literacy, and empowerment to motivate these youngsters is essential for their growth as individuals.

At the conclusion of the program, students perform at the SGT. An awards ceremony concludes the program with distribution of certificates, trophies, and scholarships in dance.

How to apply:

Students must apply in person at the Theatre from June 1st to August 1st, 2009.
Applicants will be interviewed and required to fill out an application.
75 students will be accepted. For more info, call 718-442-2900

Special days:  Monday, August 3^rd             First Day of Program
                      Wednesday, August 5^th       Theatre Tech Day - No Classes
                      Thursday, August 13^th         Performance & workshop given by Saeko Ichinoche                                                                Dance Co.
                      Friday, August 14^th             Outreach Performance and Awards Ceremony
Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company ~  The program is a dance based on a Japanese fairy tale with a message "Be kind to animals."  This fast paced dance is filled with colorful costumes including a Japanese kimono and frequent use of unique props which will engage the eyes of the audience. The performance brings cheer, laugh and joy.  At the conclusion of the performance, there will be a student workshop where there will be student participation on stage, trying props such as waves and Japanese fans.                                                                
                      Friday, November 13^th            Students receive two complimentary tickets to attend The Best of Broadway ~ tunes from Wicked, Hairspray, High School Musical, Sound of Music and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Architectural and Back Stage Tours

We encourage our Staten Island schools and those of our neighboring communities to share and embrace all that this magnificent 1929 theatre has to offer. The class trip includes a tour of the entire theatre. Students will learn about the history of the St. George Theatre, architectural design, the technical aspects of presenting a show, career paths in the arts and theatre etiquette. A full color class act booklet is given to all the students. This booklet includes information about the history of theatre, careers in the arts, theatre etiquette, and hands on activities including word search games and puzzles related to the arts.

How to apply:

Speak with the educational coordinator at 718-442-2900 to schedule a tour for your class or camp.

Tours are approximately one hour and suggested time for arrival is 10:00am.

Cost: $6.00 per student and adult chaperone.  Teachers are free.