The Theater at the 14th Street Y honors the edgy, diverse and rich history of innovative culture making in the East Village with 2 theater spaces. Each year, we curate a provocative season of Theater, Dance, Music and Film from independent New York artists in dialogue with our residency program of LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture. Our goal is to provide a big picture narrative focused on social awareness and change. The Theater supports the creation of new art and culture by placing artists at the heart of the 14th Street Y community, and specifically by providing the space, time and resources needed to create new work. We are inspired by works that welcome artists of all backgrounds, seeking to create an inclusive and open cultural experience for all.
In our 2015-2016 Season, the Theater at the 14th Street Y had over 205 performances and 12825 audience members. In July of 2016, the 14th Street Y launched its first ever, fully curated Theater/Dance Series, moving away from a strictly “rental” model and into an organization that co-presents work. The 14th Street Y endeavors to be true incubators of artists and hopefully reduce the financial strain NYC independent artists feel in producing their work.
In 2017, the Theater will lower our weekly rental by 40% accepting artists and productions through a submission process. The theater will provide a highly reduced rental agreement that includes subsidized space, marketing consultation and support, technical support, administrative support, a fully staffed box office and production consultation.
