Open Hydrant Theater Company

Founded by Luis Cardenas, Sarah Rosenberg (stars of the Showtime documentary "Shakespeare High" - www.shakespearehigh.org) and Deborah Pautler, Open Hydrant's mission is to vitalize the Arts and Theater scene in the Bronx. We wish to create an ensemble based company of actors, directors, playwrights, producers and artists to better serve the cultural invigoration of the South Bronx. Our mission is to make The Bronx a destination for citizens of all five boroughs and the tri-state area.

Open Hydrant Theater Company @ The Point’s mission is to create an ensemble-based, Equity theater company in the densely populated, yet under-served, community of the South Bronx. Our purpose is to produce yearly seasons of creative works based largely on, but not limited to, non-traditional interpretations of Shakespeare's plays, as well as work by new playwrights. We are committed to empowering a diverse group of creative artists, especially the youth, whose work is designed to educate, entertain and help revitalize urban communities. Our most recent collaborative work includes Shakespeare High Executive Produced by Kevin Spacey and The We and the I directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).