VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is a community of artists who believe that a shared theatrical experience profoundly affects people’s lives. We create stories that challenge our audience to ask questions, make discoveries and engage in dialogue.

If one adult is inspired,
if one child’s imagination is awakened,
if one student is empowered,
our theatre is important and VITAL.

A Brief History of Vital Theatre:

Vital was founded in March of 1999 with the goal of creating a safe home to nurture emerging theatre artists — and that vision has blossomed .

Vital Theatre Company is proud to have been recognized with the following honors: 2012 OffBroadway Alliance Awards Best Family Show: StinkyKids The Musical; American Theatre Wing Award for Continued Commitment to Excellence in Theatre (2006, 2007); Off-Off Broadway Review (OOBR) Awards for Excellence: The King of Mackie Street, Funny, Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery (also nominated for Outstanding Production of a Play by New York IT Awards & Audelco Award for Best Ensemble), Idiot's Delight, The Ballad of Irving the Frog; Theatre Company of the Year by nytheatre.com for Vital Children's Theatre Company Season; and All Stars Project Inc.'s Community Recognition Award to Vital Children's Theatre.

Vital Theatre Company

Stephen Sunderlin, Founding Producing Artistic Director
Michael Schloegl, Founder

Board of Directors

Deborah Adelman, President
Natalie Riccio, Vice President
Louis Salamone, Secretary/Treasurer
Stephen Sunderlin, Board Member

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member or Parent Ambassador Contact us via e-mail: office@vitaltheatre.org or call Stephen Sunderlin at 212.799.3753