ABOUT SEA

Established in 1985, SEA (Society of the Educational Arts, Inc.), is the premiere Bilingual Arts-in-Education Organization and Latino Children’s Theatre in the United States. SEA has created and produced a combination of educational theatre productions and art workshops/programs specifically designed to examine, challenge and create possible solutions for current educational, social and community issues. Its internationally celebrated programs include school, outdoor, community and main stage performances, workshops and residencies, among others, reaching over 75,000 children and young adults every year. The organization, established by Dr. Manuel A. Morán, currently has offices in San Juan, New York, and Florida. Teatro SEA has its performance space at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

Fundada en Puerto Rico en el año 1985, SEA, Sociedad Educativa de las Artes, Inc. ha sido pionera en el campo del teatro educativo. Con sedes tanto en Puerto Rico, Florida y en la ciudad de Nueva York, SEA se ha dedicado a difundir y preservar la herencia hispana a través del Teatro. Por medio de efectivos programas como el de Artes en la Educación, Artes Integradas y diversos programas comunitarios e internados, SEA provee la oportunidad necesaria para que los niños, jóvenes, adultos y comunidades puedan examinar y crear posibles soluciones a sus respectivas problemáticas sociales y educativas. Ubicado en el Bajo Manhattan, SEA cuenta con la única sala dedicada al Teatro Infantil Latino en Nueva York y posiblemente la única en los Estados Unidos. Además, es responsable por restablecer la tradición del teatro latino para niños en la ciudad.

Mission

The Society of the Educational Arts (Teatro SEA) is dedicated to empowering and advancing the education of Latinx/Hispanic youth and the immigrant community through arts and cultural programming. As NYC’s and the nation’s only Latinx Bilingual Children’s Theater, we offer multidisciplinary arts instruction, cultural festivals and events, online educational programming, and bilingual educational publications. Our mission is to elevate self-esteem, reinforce cultural identity, and promote educational success for Latinx children and youth.

Vision

Teatro SEA envisions a future where the arts are integral to education, empowering Latinx communities and fostering social awareness. We aim to nurture young talent, provide culturally rich and educational entertainment, and enhance the quality of life for the Latinx community. By promoting artistic expression and cultural exchange, we aspire to create a vibrant, inclusive society that values and celebrates diversity.