DreamStreet

DreamStreet Theatre Company is a registered, 501c3 nonprofit organization for special needs adults w

History:

DreamStreet Theatre Company was founded in 1998 by Karuna Heisler, a social worker, dancer, and performer. While working at the Young Adult (no s here) Institute, Karuna saw that individuals with special needs have limited access to much-needed services. She sought to change that and to bring joy to the lives of special needs adults through theatre. Despite Karuna’s untimely passing, her family and a group of passionate professionals continue to support her legacy, and the special needs community, through the DreamStreet Theatre Company. From those beginnings the Dreamstreet talent show has developed into a multitude of musical theatre productions of poetry, dance, music and mime. In addition to a core cast of 30 performers with Special Needs, Dreamstreet also has an outstanding group of professional community artists, writers, musicians, and board members who support this important mission. The company has developed a large repertoire of original materials and unique adaptations. Over the years Dreamstreet Theater artists have performed/appeared at:

– The Central Park Bandshell
– The Tribeca Film Festival
– Disabilities Awareness Month, at City Hall,
– The Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
– Sesame Street Workshops
– Madison Square Garden
– The set of Law and Order and NYPD Blue
– Symphony Space on Broadway
– The Roulette Theatre in Brooklyn
– The Green Building in Brooklyn
– BRIC Arts Media
– The Rosemary Kennedy School for students with developmental dissabilitites

Dreamstreet offers workshops in theatre, dance, visual art, and more to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Dreamstreet looks forward to the continued growth and development of our organization, and the opportunity to expand its programming to the Special Needs community.

02/20/2026

Anyone need anything from the bodega? BEC, lotto tickets, etc… 🥯🎰🌯
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02/18/2026

This new choreo makes *our* world go ‘round! 🤑👯🌎

02/13/2026

We know of a few (Home) Shopping (Network) experts who have your Valentine’s Day gift needs covered… 🪞💌🛍️💝🪞
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02/11/2026

Moments of calm from our social hour… 😌🤌🖍️📖

02/09/2026

Of course, we are still dancing from last night’s Halftime Show… 🙂‍↕️🔥💃🫡

02/06/2026

How it feels to be back in rehearsals in February… 🫶🥺💌

02/04/2026

The Grammys from last weekend have us reminiscing on our own “Abracadabra” performance… 🙂‍↕️🪄✨

02/02/2026

We had an absolutely fabulous time over the weekend at the Inclusion Concert with Paul & Gerald representing DreamStreet… Thank you so much for having us! 🎤🩷🎶

01/30/2026

We are thrilled to share that Gerald & Paul will be representing DreamStreet this Saturday, January 31st at The Center at West Park Inclusion Concert at the Sanctuary at St. Paul & St. Andrew on Manhattan’s Upper West Side! 🎶🎤🎶

Use code DREAMSTREET to reserve tickets:
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https://www.centeratwestpark.org/inclusion-concert-2026
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01/28/2026

Paul & Joe: The Hosts with The Most 🎩⭐️🎩⭐️
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01/26/2026

It takes two to tango… And to learn partnered dancing with Valentina! 👯💃👯

01/23/2026

Happy Birthday to our new board member, Rony! We’re so glad you joined us, Rony, and hope you have a fantastic day! 🥳🎁🎈

Address

138 S. Oxford Street
New York, NY
11217

Telephone

+16465049791

Website

http://www.dreamstreetnyc.org/

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