This East End Arts’ program inspired by the Tony Awards began in 2002 and is on the continued mission to elevate high school theater to acclaim equal to that of high school athletics in Eastern Suffolk County. Over twenty local high schools, 2000 teenagers, and fifty judges participate year-round, including many Teeny alumni, some of which have doubled down later in life to win Tony Awards. Theater is a unique medium that incorporates all aspects of the arts and is a powerful driver of not only personal growth but also community. The Teeny Awards strive to celebrate those talents and achievements. Teen + Tony = Teeny

The East End Arts & Humanities Council is committed to building and enriching the community through the arts by way of creating a vibrant arts community on the East End that enhances individual and professional artistic development, stimulates community enrichment, economic development, and cultural tourism while encouraging a wide range of artistic expression through education, exhibition and performance, and collaboration across the community.