Boca del Lupo
Award-winning experiential performance company based in Vancouver, Canada, staging work in unconventional spaces for over 30 years.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Boca del Lupo is an experiential performance company based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Since its inception in 1996, its artistic focus has explored cultural hybridity and interdisciplinarity, often partnering with artists and organizations to create work outside conventional boundaries. The company performs in unorthodox spaces ranging from traditional theatres to darkened shipping containers and old growth forests, and has toured nationally and internationally. It is led by Artistic Directors Sherry J. Yoon and Jay Dodge, and its repertoire includes 60 original creations and presentations.
History
Boca del Lupo is an experiential performance company based in Vancouver, BC. Since its inception in 1996, its artistic focus has explored cultural hybridity and interdisciplinarity through consciously convening artists from diverse backgrounds. The company often partners with artists and organizations to create work outside the conventional boundaries of the form, with collaboration as a core tenet of its creativity. Its performances inhabit unorthodox spaces, from traditional theatres to darkened shipping containers to old growth forests. It has toured extensively nationally and internationally. The company is led by Artistic Directors Sherry J. Yoon and Jay Dodge; Sherry J. Yoon acts as co-creator and director for the company's original productions, and Jay Dodge's writing, performances and designs are central to its shows. During their tenure, the company has received numerous accolades including Jessie Richardson Awards for Outstanding Design, Outstanding Production, Significant Artistic Achievement and Outstanding Performance; the Critics' Choice Award for Innovation; the Alcan Performing Arts Award; and the Patrick O'Neil Award. Jay was on the board of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres for 10 years, 3 of which as Board President. In 2022, Sherry was a finalist for the Siminovitch Prize.
Products and positioning
Award-winning performance company staging extraordinary experiences in unconventional spaces.
Me & The Forest
A Boca del Lupo // ArtstageSAN Co-Production.
Behind the Smile
A collaboration between Boca del Lupo and Goblin Party.
Red Phone
An acclaimed, internationally touring project.
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