Stray Dog Theatre

Focus - Recognizing theatre, at its highest level, has the capacity to touch and move the human spirit, SDT aims to create productions and programs that challenge, educate, entertain, and inspire audiences, artists, and communities alike. Reflecting the human experience by bringing social awareness to universal issues is paramount. Toward these ends, SDT vows to honor diversity and embrace inclusiveness, all the while showcasing local talent, making theatre more accessible, and serving as a creative shelter for artistic freedom, education, and expression.

Heritage - Emulating the historic Saint Petersburg art movement of early 20th century Russia, SDT derives its name from Brodyachaya Sobaka (Stray Dog), the legendary bohemian café frequented by the area's most cutting-edge artists. Every evening during the early 1900s, diverse audiences gathered to enjoy a night of eclectic entertainment as the café played host to a vast array of seasoned and aspiring actors, musicians, playwrights, poets, and technicians. In recognition of the café's legacy, SDT aims to concertedly enhance the theatre, education, and community experience through its own uniquely collaborative approach.