| Workshops/Classes
TOUCHING HUMANITY’S ARTS and THEATRE PROGRAM ("T.H.A.T. PROGRAM").
T.H.A.T. will be running Movement and Music classes for children ages six to twelve with autism on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am at 939 8th Ave at 55th. Groups will be small--only six to eight students. For info, contact Michael A. Pizzi, PhD at Touchhumanity@aol.com. Dr. Pizzi is the founder of Touching Humanity, Inc. ("THI"), the nonprofit offering these exciting new classes. The T.H.A.T. Program is a new program focusing on the use of the performing arts with people on the autism spectrum. Their acting and movement classes include programs that introduce your child to warm-ups, improv games, character-building exercises and scene study. This interactive, non-competitive program is structured so the students work with each other to build confidence and self-esteem. The arts, particularly the performing arts, assist in the development of the child in emotional, physical, social, intellectual and psychological areas. The arts programs are non-competitive and focus on developmental and personal growth. Whether on a one-to-one basis for the more impaired child or within a group setting, arts programming can (1) assist in social skill building and teach appropriate interactions with others; (2) engage children in self-expression through a non-threatening medium; (3) improve abilities such as Skills for Expressing Feelings, Social Relationship Skills, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving Skills and Conflict Management Skills; (4) provide an outlet for creativity, joy and hope; (5) engage children in developing collaboration and sharing; (6) increase and improve self-esteem. THI is a non-profit organization committed to promoting disability awareness and social justice through the arts and education. The basic mission of THI is to develop programs that serve the artistic and expressive needs of children and adults with disabilities; create new and adapt previously performed works that are disability-themed; create opportunities for actors with disabilities; and to educate through the arts, symposia, festivals and conferences. T.H.A.T. Program was developed by Dr. Pizzi, who is both an occupational therapist and a performing artist, to provide artistic outlets for children and adults with special needs. All classes are co-developed with Dr. Pizzi and overseen by him. The instructors have backgrounds in the performing arts, special education, ABA method, occupational therapy and prior work with children with disabilities.
RAISE YOUR VOICE - CHEER FOR THIS DEAL FROM WICKHAM STUDIOS.
Wickham Vocal Studios, the Juilliard of private voice programs, is proud to offer TRU members their 25/25 deal - $25 off a vocal assessment and $25 off the first private lesson or group class! WVS specializes in personalized private voice training, and offers plenty of in-house resources, including practice rooms, digitally recorded sessions, and complete music library. They also offer plenty of performance and showcase opportunities, including their recent off-Broadway production of Bellevue Sketches, cast entirely with WVS students (www.bellevuesketches.com). Call 646/473-0900 or visit www.vocalstudios.com for more information.
THIS COULD BE THE GENESIS OF SOMETHING GREAT.
Genesis Repertory Ensemble’s ACTING CLASSES and VOCAL TRAINING. NEW SESSIONS. Due to the overwhelming success of Genesis Repertory’s acting and vocal workshops, private lessons have been added for vocal training and additional slots and sessions created for the acting class. Classes now include:
-Audition monologue preparation (contemporary and classical)
-FREE resume preparation and one FREE Headshot (ask about discounts on larger packages)
CASTING/PERFORMANCES:
Students of Genesis Repertory’s classes will be invited to a special private audition for The Reader’s Ensemble Company's presentation of The Madwoman of Chaillot, to be performed in Manhattan in July. All students will be invited to perform in Genesis’ annual event (date TBA). $52 per month ($13 per class); LIMITED TIME OFFER. For class times, more info, private vocal coaching sessions, and future casting opportunities, please call 347/492-0534 or email WrightGroupNY@gmail.com
HOLY MOSES! WHAT A GREAT CLASS!
The Lucy Moses School offers a fantastic series of Sight-Singing workshops taught by Liz Fleischer. The sight-reading skills she covers are really useful for auditions, and the participants are always a great mix of musical theater actors, choral and opera singers, and theory students. Even Bette Midler has participated the workshops! You can see all the classes online at www.kaufman-center.org. For more information, you can call the Lucy Moses School at 212/501-3360. The Lucy Moses School is located at 129 W. 67th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam.
LEARN PHILM IN PHILLY.
Filmtech, Philadelphia's independent film school, offers individual, short-term classes in filmmaking, videography, cinematography, screenwriting, film history, editing, directing, production assisting, location scouting. Convenient night and weekend sessions. Write your script. Shoot your film. Create. The Studio at Filmtech is our 3,000-square-foot space available for screenings, auditions, rehearsals, performances, casting calls, production office use. Our modern, comfortable space in South Philadelphia is close to public transportation. Get more info at www.filmtechschool.com.
SING OUT IF YOU'D LIKE TO MEET WITH LYNN SINGER.
Advanced Acting with Lynn Singer, formerly of Yale, NYU, The New School. Currently at T. Schreiber Studio. Scene study. Character work. Unique script breakdown. Techniques to connect your full emotional life to the work. Personalize the objective and stay on it. Powerful and innovative exercises to wake up the body. Build the daring to take risks. This is an advanced class and the standards and quality of work is high. An audition or recommendation is required if she doesn't know your work. New location: Shetler Studio, 244 W. 54th Street. Wednesdays from 1-5pm. $260/month. Checks or Pay Pal accepted. New students, first month free. All students, free month with student referral. Past and currents students include Tony Award winner Anita Morris, Emmy Award winner Kevin Cusick. Former Yalies: Jeb Brown (Broadway, I'm Not Rappaport), Jennifer Westerfeldt (Kissing Jessica Stein, 42nd Street), Ron Livingston (Law and Order, Adaptation), Doug Wright (Tony and Pulitzer for I Am My Own Wife) and Josh Malina (The West Wing). Lynn helped prepare Clara Mora for Carmen's Sisters on Broadway and Linda Eder (Golden Globe) for a reading. Among her many on-air clients is five-time world waterskiing champion, Camille Duvall. For more info on Lynn Singer's Voice Works, call 212/242-3297, or write to lgsvoice@verizon.net, or go to www.lsvoiceworks.com.
A NEW BIOGRAPHY COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Do you dread being asked to submit your bio for a playbill? Finding it hard to put your experience into words? Which is grammatically correct, quoting or italicizing play titles? Is it time to exclude your college credits? What is recommended regarding personal websites and thank yous? Find out the most important things to include in your bio, the proper order, and grammatical points. Come with your current bio or resume and leave with your succinct 70-word bio, ready for print. A bio is your most important marketing tool - use it wisely. Register at seminars@kampfirefilmspr.com or RSVP on Facebook:
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LEARN TO STRING YOUR PERFORMERS ALONG.
Yvette Edery will be teaching a puppetry workshop in Ireland, worth 8 credits, open to enrolled students from any university. Prerequisite: two semesters of primary studio experience/equivalent. Students in this course will train in puppet manipulation, acting with puppets, voicing multiple characters, and staging puppetry as well as studying puppet culture and the world history of puppetry. Ireland serves as the perfect stage for puppetry due to the fantasy element of the culture (fairies, leprechauns, demons, ghosts), and students will be expected to imbibe that element inside and outside of class in order to build their imaginations for the limitlessness of puppetry (children flying, old people running, arms coming off, animals speaking). Taught by internationally recognized puppeteers, this intensive will give students the close attention, rigorous training, and impressive landscape to imbue their experience of imagination building and object sensitivity with puppetry, guiding them to the heart of universe creation. Many styles of puppetry will be covered and a final performance open to the public will give students the opportunity to see the results of their training. Students will be expected to keep a journal and self assess their growth as puppeteers in three main areas. Puppetry and performance storytelling will train the student in the making and expression of meaning through the language of motion. Students will be expected to train very vigorously in the exercises which open the performer's body to the puppet, to study very intensely the philosophies which open a puppeteer's mind to spontaneous and imaginative performance, and to use Ireland as the canvas whereupon they can come to be one with their environment and thus one with the nature of the form. Get more information at yvette.edery@gmail.com.
TWO WRITING CLASSES, IN CASE YOU'RE FEELING PLAY-FUL.
Primary Stages School of Theater Introduces two new playwriting classes. Work out the kinks with THE REWRITE or make em' laugh with COMEDY TONIGHT. Our standard model for playwriting classes continues to provide students with the tools necessary to complete a first draft through writing exercises, workshopped readings and insight from working playwrights. New additions to the line up round out your writing experience whether you want build upon the script you have or dive into a new piece. For more info go to www.primarystages.org/school.html. Take your play to the next level during the new year!
AUDITION COACHING WITH MICHAEL CRISCUOLO.
Actor/Director with over twenty years of experience in theater, film, and television will work with you on every aspect of your audition prep, whether you’re working on sides or monologues, auditioning for a film, a play, or grad school. Specialties include overcoming fear and anxiety, building confidence, making active choices that will energize you and your material, building an audition repertoire that will showcase you at your best, and coaching you on your overall presentation. Laid-back, friendly approach that emphasizes focus, discipline, intention and activity, and FUN! All experience levels welcome. Locations available in Manhattan and Brooklyn. To book a session or for more information, contact Michael at nytheatremike@gmail.com. Michael has worked extensively in New York, regional theater, film, and television. On screen, he has appeared opposite Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Samantha Morton, Rick Schroder, and has worked with Woody Allen. In New York, he has performed at The Public Theater, P.S. 122, Theater for the New City, HERE Arts Center, The Abingdon Theatre, Metropolitan Playhouse, The Hudson Guild Theatre, and The Brick Theater. As a director, his work has been seen at Metropolitan Playhouse, chashama, and North Carolina's Opera House Theatre Company, where he spent seven seasons. He is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and Playwrights Horizons Theater School. [12/8]
YOU TOOK MELLO'S WORKSHOP? SMOOTH MOVE.
Belinda Mello's Alexander Technique – AT Motion, on Saturdays. Or get private Alexander Technique lessons: get information at www.AlexTechMotion.com, or contact Belinda at bmello@AlexTechMotion.com, or at 917/753-0624.
COME AND SEE WHAT SIMON SAYS.
The Simon Studio offers private one-hour coaching sessions and group lab sessions with Roger Hendricks Simon, director and coach for John Lithgow, John Travolta, James Earl Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, etc. Yale Repertory, NY Shakespeare Festival, London's Royal Court Theatre. Please call Roger at 212/841-0204 or 917/776-9209. And as always, our group professional lab sessions continue with on-camera, scenes, monologues, Shakespeare, and more - actors, writers, directors and producers working together! Please contact us ASAP for your audition and interview! www.simonstudio.com, or send an email to rhsstudio@hotmail.com.
A PUBLIC CALL FOR PRIVATE STUDENTS.
Barrymore-nominated musical director and director team, Dan Kazemi and Megan Nicole O'Brien, are looking for new private students to add to their coaching roster. These sessions would include vocal and acting coaching as well as assisting with material selection. Prices are negotiable. Please email megan.11thhour@gmail.com if you are interested or for more information.
CHECK OUT THIS AUDITION COACH.
Have an important audition coming up? Grad school? Callback? If you need a hand prepping monologues/sides or simply want an outside eye, don't hesitate to go to Bhavesh Patel. He says, “I was trained at NYU's Graduate Acting Program. I have been through the wringer of the grad school auditioning process myself and have also spent some time on the other side of the table. My focus is on bringing you forward in the work. What 'they' are looking for is a glimpse of your truth, not simply a well-crafted performance, but an artist with a rich and interesting well to draw from.” He will provide studio space at NYU (721 Broadway, 5th Fl) or he will (within reason) come to you. $50 per session/hr or $120 for 3 sessions/hrs. Contact Bhavesh for more info at BhavrPatel@gmail.com.
SOME SOUPED-UP WORKSHOPS.
Stone Soup is offering their third season of "Souped Up Sundays" master class workshops. With this series, they hope to inspire artists with exposure to a variety of artistic approaches, providing the group with a common vocabulary and set of tools to use in creating future projects. The workshops are also intended to be a venue to give established artists a chance to teach their area of expertise and to meet new collaborators for future Stone Soup workshops, readings and productions. Stone Soup is happy to open these workshops to the general public at a subsidized rate of $12 per class; or pay for all four workshops up-front for only $40! In an intimate setting of no more than 15 artists per class, this is one of the most affordable and exclusive options for theatrical training in New York City. All workshops will be Sundays from 2-5pm, at Epiphany Theatre, 154 Christopher Street below Greenwich Street. To RSVP and for more information please email Education Director, Maria at mariaschirmer@hotmail.com, or visit www.stonesoupkitchen.org.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD, WITH NATALIE WILSON'S HELP.
Singing auditions making you nervous? Fighting vocal fatigue? Opera and cabaret singer Natalie Wilson offers private voice instruction for theater singers looking for a solid, healthy, classically-based technique that they can count on. With 15 years of teaching experience, Natalie has helped theater, pop, and classical singers of all ages and experience levels free their voices and learn to sing with greater ease and flexibility. She holds a Masters Degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado, Boulder and has performed with opera and theater companies on both coasts. Lessons are taught on the Upper East Side or in midtown Manhattan. Rates: $70 for 1 hour, $55 for 45 minutes, $40 for 30 minutes. Email: natalie@nataliewilson.com. Phone: 212/504-3046.
COME AND PLAY AT MFTA.
Dust off the right side of your brain and get the creative juices flowing! Materials for the Arts is offering an array of hands-on workshops this Fall on how to integrate supplies from the warehouse into arts programming and NYC DOE curriculum. You can send staff and teaching artists to learn new techniques and fresh ways to incorporate the arts into your programs. There are day-time and afternoon workshops to choose from. To kick off the season MFTA will be hosting world renowned illustrator Hanoch Piven for a "Found Object Portraits" workshop. All workshops are held at the MFTA warehouse. Go to the "Events" link at www.mfta.org to register for the workshops of your choice. The price is $10 for each workshop that you wish to attend. Please consult the website for parking information and directions. Tip: Consider scheduling a shopping appointment adjacent to a workshop to maximize your time at MFTA! Dozens of workshops, on-going throughout the fall and into winter.
SING LIKE YOU SPEAK, SIMPLY AND NATURALLY
Sally Morgan helps you sing as simply and naturally as you speak. Learn the secrets of star power singing - knock 'em dead without killing your voice - command the stage! Sally's passion is to make the process of singing simple and accessible to all who have a voice. She developed an innovative method and authored a book, the Morganix Method (TM), Your Key to Vocal Excellence. Learn the natural simplicity of using your body as an instrument – the way it was meant to be! As a low cost alternative to private study, Sing Like You Speak: Simply and Naturally video lessons can be found on her website www.VocalPowerTools.com. Visit or contact her directly at info@VocalPowerTools.com or call 917/210-1443.
GO COMMERCIAL!
Interested in breaking into commercial print and on-camera commercials? Commercials are a great way for actors to make money in an easy, actor-friendly way. Kate Stone can help coach you through the entire process! First 20 minute session is complimentary! Visit www.katestonecoaching.com for more information, or email katewstone@yahoo.com, or call 917/531-8523. Kate Stone has been a professional print model and actress for over 8 years. Her most recent print clients include: Good Housekeeping Magazine, Lean Cuisine, Toys 'R Us, Fisher Price, American Baby Magazine, Weight Watchers Magazine, Arrid Total Deodorant, and Harvey's Electronics. She has been seen on Guiding Light and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She has used commercial print and on-camera commercials to keep her busy in between auditions and as a "day job" between acting gigs.
GET WRITE TO BUSINESS AND TALK SHOP.
Announcing a new resource: an affordable writing workshop. Jennifer DeMeritt is a writer and performer who recently made a giant life change: quitting her full-time corporate job, going freelance, and committing 110 percent to writing. Her personal essays have been published in nerve.com, Glamour, BUST Magazine and more, and she's performed at NYC’s major spoken-word venues, from KGB to the Gotham Comedy Club. In addition to being an accomplished writer herself, she's got a knack for helping others with their writing. Two years ago she founded a mini-workshop, whose members’ accomplishments include publication in the New York Times, book deals with major publishers (one with a movie option), performances on National Public Radio, and fellowships at prestigious writing conferences. This fall, she's launching a new writing workshop, open to storytellers, monologists, essayists, and fiction writers. The workshop will meet every Tuesday at 7:30 in the East Village. Participants set their own agenda and choose which projects they want to work on. Through discussion and revision, she'll help participants identify the central challenges of each piece and refine the techniques to achieve their artistic vision. The workshop could be helpful for: an actor writing a one-person show; a comedian who wants to branch into storytelling or essay writing; a novelist who needs regular feedback to stay on course; anyone who needs support for a writing project. The workshop is $250 for 10 weeks. If you shop around, you'll find that this is an excellent deal. They are happy to arrange payment plans for artists who are long on commitment but short on cash. Testimonials are available. Please e-mail if you're interested (fenniferjest@hotmail.com), or call at 917/843-6835.
STUDY MEISNER IN MIDTOWN (SAVINGS FOR TRU)
Put truth and fullness in your work... come study at The Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre; now in their new home - a 40-seat theater in the heart of Times Square. Ongoing classes rooted in the Meisner Technique . . . experience "the reality of doing" and finding the truth in your work. TRU members get a discount for the first month of classes! Call Matt for discount details: 212/592-4138 or visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com to set up an interview today.
ACTING COACH, TRU DISCOUNT!
Jill Dalton has been a professional actor/writer with over 20 years' experience. Including parts on Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Saturday Night Live, All My Children, As the World Turns, to name a few as well as regional theater parts and recently returned from a successful run of her solo play, My Life in the Trenches, at the Kitchen Theatre. "Anyway, I began coaching when my acting friends started asking me to help them with their auditions and then they would book the part, be it for a soap, feature film or play. I realized I’m really good at this and I love helping actors achieve their dreams. I have a large apartment on the upper west side which is perfect for coaching. My fee is $50 per hour but for TRU only $40. Call 212/721-2866 or email me at JuliaDalton@verizon.net."
NEED AN ACTING CLASS THAT WILL PROPEL YOUR CAREER FORWARD?
New agent-taught series of classes, with $20 off for TRU readers! As an actor, are you frustrated by: Not being able to secure the audition appointments you know should be yours, not getting callbacks when you go to an audition, not feeling truly comfortable with your audition technique, not feeling truly comfortable with "cold reading" auditions, not finding monologues that suit you and your talents well, not finding monologues that are not already "done to death" by other actors, not finding a teacher who is well-versed in ways of helping you to achieve your career goals, not working with a teacher armed with a wealth of information, knowledge and experiences, willing to reinforce his thoughts and ideas with a veritable trove of anecdotal material, much of it gleaned from his own life and the lives of friends and colleagues? Then you are in luck! Lewis R. Chambers (who founded The Bethel Agency nearly 38 years ago and who has represented actors in all major media) plans a series of 3 or 4 classes during the months ahead. Classes are arranged in blocks of four each, meeting on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings, as well as on Saturday mornings from 10 AM to 1 PM. Evening class hours are flexible - some will begin at 6:00 or 6:30 PM, while others will, in all probability, begin at 7 PM, ending three hours later. Classes are basically scene study, monologues, audition technique, cold readings and, at times, a bit of improv. Informal meetings follow most classes, enabling students to learn more about the business part of their careers. Classes, of four meetings each, are priced at $180 ($160 when you mention TRU), with a non-refundable deposit of $100 to be paid ten days before the start of any skein of classes and the balance to be paid at the first class. For more detailed information, Mr. Chambers is reachable at 212/864-4510 or at either of two Email addresses: chambers_bethel@yahoo.com or BethelAgcy@aol.com
BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT AUDITION!
10% off for TRU! Caroline Thomas, teacher, playwright and artistic director of Total Theatre Lab is offering monologue selection and/or preparation for auditions. Having coached Laura Prepon for That 70's Show, James Gandolfini for his Broadway debut in A Streetcar Named Desire, as well as several up and coming actors and actresses for theater, TV and film, she is experienced in bringing out the best you can do. Having just joined TRU she would like to offer a 10% discount to all TRU members. For more information log onto www.totaltheatrelab.com or call 212/799-4224.
DON'T VEER FROM YOUR CAREER PATH.
Find the way with Jagger Kaye. $30. For beginners and returnees confused about: headshots, whom to mail to and what projects to accept and pursue? Contact JKCasting@aol.com with "CAREER HELP" in the subject line of your e-mail.
THEATER & FILM WORKSHOP, TRU-LY DISCOUNTED!
Save $45 An on camera performance workshop from the award winning SIMON STUDIO training and production center in NYC and Poughkeepsie. Designed for actors, playwright/screenwriters and directors and producer participants and observers. Group and/or private work with Roger Hendricks Simon (director of James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson, NY Shakespeare Festival, Yale Rep, London's Royal Court Theatre) and film maker Daniel Simon (NYC Gotham Film Festival director) who demonstrate their unique SIMON STUDIO technique with exercises, monologues and scenes from Shakespeare to contemporary. Theatre and film Industry showcase opportunity with agents, casting directors and producers included. Flexible schedule. Cost: $195. ($150. special for TRU members!) Call 212/841-0204 for information and reservations. www.simonstudio.com.
MASTER ACTING TECHNIQUE AT MASTER CLASS!
Ongoing acting classes, small groups now forming. The Actors Theatre Workshop (“ATW”) an award winning non-profit theater's Artistic Director Thurman E. Scott teaches Technique, Character Development, Script Analysis and Scene Study. Audition required. Apply online, or call 212/947-1386 to speak to Sean Barry. Classes: Mons & Thurs. 7:30 pm-11 pm or beyond. Email info@actorstheatreworkshop.com
10-WEEK WRITING WORKSHOPS, THREE LEVELS!
Discover your own voice in the workshop that best suits you: Writing/Playwrighting for Beginners, Playwrighting for Actors (write your own original material), and Writing for Teens. "I have found that many writing instructors and classes are cold and authoritarian. Through years of experience as a writer, creative writing coach and script doctor, I have developed a workshop that will allow you to develop your own work and begin to discover your unique voice and writing process." Classes will consist of lectures and writing assignments, along with individual conferences, and professional development. This is a workshop unlike any other. 10-week sessions will take place in lower Manhattan. Very reasonable. Email for more information: thewriterstudio@yahoo.com
DISCOUNTED COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ARTISTS!
New York Interactive Media is a computer training company based in NYC that offers private training and group classes in computer programs including: Intro to Computers (FREE), Excel, PowerPoint, Quark, SPSS, Photoshop & Illustrator for the Fashion Insustry, Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and InDesign to name a few. TRU members get a 30% discount an all classes (mention "TRU online"). For a free quote/to register, call 646/209-2333 or email: joe@training-nyc.com Visit them online at: www.NewYorkInteractiveMedia.com
ONGOING! AUDITION THERAPY CLASSES!
Director Richard Sabellico is accepting students for his Monday evening or Tuesday evening Audition Therapy class. This class not only deals with the practical preparations for showcasing the actor's abilities in an audition situation, but with the mental preparation as well. The actor is taught how to keep their power and focus on the work instead of the outcome. There are no more than 6 students per class, allowing at least 1/2-hour of practical work and 2 1/2 hours of observation. Each class member is given 7 new songs, specifically tailored to their needs. Students are taught a specific technique, developed by Mr. Sabellico, which enables the actor to walk into any audition situation, with strength and clarity and within a few minutes, demonstrate the breadth and depth of their abilities. A highly successful Broadway actor as well as an accomplished director, Richard has been privy to both sides of the audition table. Class runs Monday or Tuesday evenings, 6-9pm for 4 weeks, $350.00. For date of next set of classes, contact: 212/874-5850 or email SabellicoClass@aol.com
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Performance Spaces
WHAT ARIAS THINKIN'? OF COURSE YOU WANT THIS SPACE DEAL!
Roy Arias Theatre Center
is offering 20% off all performance spaces when you mention TRU (for two week exclusive bookings)!
Mention TRU for a 10% discount on performance and rehearsal spaces, or 15% off if you book via the internet at www.royariasstudios.com
The Payan Theatre
An intimate little black box space that seats 50 and has fixed risers. It is perfect for cabarets, play readings, poetry readings, improv groups and comedy troupes. The stage is 18’ wide x 14’ deep and has excellent lighting and sound package, dressing room, and air conditioning.
The Off Off Broadway Playhouse
This playhouse is a first rate black theater with a professional lighting and sound package. There is 50-60 flex seating available, the stage is 20’ wide x 13’ deep stage. This space is fantastic for performances, meetings, corporate presentations, and vocal/acting coaches to provide classes. There is also a dressing room and the theater has air conditioning.
The Off Broadway Theater
Recently renovated and will seat 99 – 130 patrons. This stage has a superb lighting and sound package. The stage is 23’ wide x 18’ deep wooden platform. Additional platforms are available to increase the depth of the stage. Ideal for theater companies looking to take their productions up a notch. It is also great for corporate conferences and meetings. There are two dressing rooms each with bathrooms and the theater is fully air conditioned.
Other budget-smart theaters include: The Mini Theatre (25 seats), The View Theatre (open studio, 75 seats) and the Showcase Theatre (40 seat studio with risers). Also ask about their great deals on rehearsal spaces, all sizes. Email royarias@aol.com for pricing and details. And be sure to mention TRU!
FABULOUS SPACE AVAILABLE IN MIDTOWN.
Hold your next rehearsal, audition, class, performance or special event in a spectacular new midtown NYC rehearsal and performance space, designed and managed by two SSDC Director/Choreographers. Joria Production's new facility features 13' ceilings, central AC, beautiful hardwood floors and huge column-free spaces. All this in a doorman building with a newly renovated lobby and new passenger and freight elevators! Their convenient West 36th Street studio location (just blocks from Penn Station and the Port Authority) is easily accessible by bus and subway. The formal performance space features riser seating for 70 +, and a complete sound and lighting package. (The special four-hour performance block is just $175.) Three column-free rehearsal rooms: 16' x 18'; 16' x 25'; and 25' x 30'; fully equipped with dance floors, mirrors, barres, pianos. Rates start at $14 per hour. Facility also includes four small music practice rooms, two with pianos, one percussion, one guitar/strings ($9). 10% discount for TRU members! To view the spaces, visit www.jorisaproductions.com. To schedule, call 212/563-6781, or email info@joriaproductions.com.
PLAYERS THEATER HAS A LOFTY IDEA!
TRU's home - the Players Theatre - has a great performance space: a 50-seat black box called The Players Loft. This newly renovated black box theater is available starting January 2007 for rehearsals and/or performances. Equipped with lights and sound capability, piano, dressing room and flexible seating. 31'x43', $35/hour (daily and weekly rates also available). Special 15%-20% discount for TRU members! For rental info on the 248 seat mainstage or 50-seat Loft (plus various rehearsal spaces), call 212/475-1449 or visit www.theplayerstheatre.com
SPACE AT THE PLAYGROUND.
Manhattan Theatre Source is seeking Playground Development Series Applications for September performances. The Development series mission is to provide free theater space for emerging and independent artists to produce new work and test it out in front of an audience. This series normally lends the theater, free of charge, on some Sundays, Mondays and Tuesday, when the theater would otherwise be dark. However, in September they are opening it up to productions on Wednesday through Saturday evenings. This is a great opportunity! You receive free theater space for the production and in exchange Manhattan Theatre Source takes a percentage of the ticket sales. In their first year at 55 Mercer Street they produced 19 successful development productions over 45 evenings. It was the success of this series that gave them the strength to grow into Manhattan Theatre Source. They pledge to develop more and more ways to enable small companies and performers to produce projects of their own. Their role in this very successful series is not as arbiter of art, but rather as practical resource. They let audiences judge—and explore—for themselves. Seating up to 55 people in a variety of configurations, their 600-square-foot performance space has a roomy tech booth equipped with a computerized lighting board controlling 24 dimmers, video and sound equipment, and a full inventory of lighting instruments hanging on an 11-foot custom grid. Much care has been taken to preserve the 160-year-old red brick walls, as well as the red oak hardwood floors. A spiral staircase leads to well-appointed dressing room below stage with lockers and a shower. They provide: tech, front of house support, programs, and some publicity. Tickets: always $15. For an application visit www.theatresource.org/playgroundapplication.pdf, or contact: Susan Rankus, Interim Managing Director; Manhattan Theatre Source; 177 MacDougal Street; New York, NY 10011 (bet. 8th Street and Waverly Place). 212/501-4751 (reservations); 212/260-4698 (business); 212/260-4697 (fax). Info at www.theatresource.org.
A YOGA SPACE THAT WON’T STRETCH YOUR BUDGET.
A yoga studio, The Fierce Club, has just begun renting their Soho space for rehearsals and events. They are willing to work with budgets and love artists. There are two spaces, one very large room, approximately 1500 square feet, and a smaller room (can fit four people easily). Please visit their website for details (and a free yoga pass if you'd like to take a class to come check out the yoga or the space): www.thefierceclub.com. Contact: info@thefierceclub.com.
CHELSEA SPACES.
Excellent rehearsal space available at The Atlantic Theater Company studios. Large, spacious, new--some with hardwood floors and mirrors! All studios are soundproof! A great central Chelsea location, just across from Chelsea Market on 9th Ave, they offer hourly, day and weekly rates. They have special rates for not-for-profits and for alumni of Atlantic Theater Company Acting School. They also have very reasonable reading rates for their two beautiful and historic Chelsea theaters: The Linda Gross Theater on West 20th Street and their own Atlantic Stage 2 on West 16th Street, voted “best underground movement” by The Village Voice. For rehearsal rates, go to www.atlantictheater.org/page.aspx?id=12016807, but also feel free to email them and they can send you some more info and photos, or call the front desk to find out availability. You can send any inquiries to icrawford@atlantictheater.org or call 212/691-5919 for more info.
A VENUE IN TSQ WITH A BAR AND NO DRINK MINIMUM FOR YOUR LATE NIGHT SHOWS.
The Producer's Club (358 W. 44th St - NYC) will be offering free theatre space starting mid July for late night on Fridays and Saturdays (after 10 pm) for stand-up comedy shows, sketch groups, live theatre, and improv with NO DRINK MINIMUM.
We will provide theatre lights, microphones, stage room, and audience seats.
We also have a newly renovated bar with no drink minimum.
The box office will be split 50/50.
Email: info@producersclubtheaters.com.
The Producer's Club will help but will not be responsible for the advertising of shows.
HEAD TO THE LAB.
Two great rehearsal spaces for rent in midtown. Window-lined, air conditioned, 35'x40' and 13'x17'. From $15/hour. 307 West 38th at 8th Ave. 212/513-1052 or www.LABtheater.org.
WHY IS THIS SPACE DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS? REFLECT.
Rehearsal space and dance class space available at the Actors’ Temple synagogue at 339 West 47th Street, NY, NY 10036. Mirrors on all three floors and pianos are available. To find out more about the studios visit www.theactorstemple.org or call Larry Roberts at 212/245-6975 for a quotation.
CAST YOUR LOT WITH NYCASTINGS.
NYCastings has a great facility available for Casting Session rentals in the Mid-town area at 243 West 30th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue). This is right around the corner from Penn Station, so it's fast and easy for anyone to get to from any part of the tri-state area. This is a fully managed casting facility with the following features:
• Waiting Room can hold 30 people comfortably and has a large reception desk at your service to check in talent.
• Wireless internet connection.
• Printer and copier available.
• Two different studio rooms available.
• Various lighting equipment, including strobes, for photography.
• Cameras available - record on Mini DV tape.
• Can burn DVD's of casting sessions and other minor production tasks.
• They can set up camera, lighting and audio so your casting tapes look and sound great.
• At all times there is staff around to help out if needed. For more information call Arthur Dutkanicz at 212/219-3339 x1.
PLENTY OF ROOM IN THIS SMALL POND.
Announcing a cheap rehearsal space on the LES! Small Pond Studios at LaSalle Academy is a brand new venture for Small Pond Entertainment. They're ecstatic about their new space and hope you will be too. Reservations are going fast so if you want to reserve some space e-mail studios@smallpondentertainment.com. LaSalle Academy is not using its Annex Space on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street this year. They have graciously signed off on a space-trade agreement with Small Pond. They have several studios and storage spaces of all different sizes available for your rehearsals, readings, etc., all at unbelievably low prices, 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week! 6 classrooms available at $12/hour. 1 large cafeteria space available at $30/hour. 1 large walk-in storage closet (lockable) available at $8/week or $30/month. 5 medium storage closets (lockable) available at $6/week or $20/month. 3 storage tubs in a shared closet available at $4/week or $10/month. E-mail your reservation now before all of the spaces are taken!
JOHN CHATTERTON DARES TO OFFER SOME GREAT DEALS.
A study by the New York Innovative Theater Foundation has found that 25% of Off-Off-Broadway theaters have closed in the last five years. Here's what John Chatterton has to say about that: "Maybe we need to rethink things, so consider the Studio Theatre at Where Eagles Dare. If you don't confuse it with a fully equipped performance space, it can be the perfect place to do a staged reading or to workshop a play that doesn't require much tech:
• Waiting room.
• Green room/dressing room (separate stage entrance).
• 50 seats, mostly on risers.
• $190 per night w/ dressing room, on off nights; $240 on Saturday and Sunday. (Currently $50 off on any night!)
• $800 for 4 nights w/ dressing room, Thursday through Sunday. (Currently $660!)
• 8 theater lights and 8 dimmers.
• Sound system.
• $240 on Saturday and Sunday. (Currently $50 off on any night!)
So, is Off-Off-Broadway going the way of the dinosaur, or is it adapting to change? Only time will tell. I believe that the urge to create will always find an outlet, however humble, and that those willing to adapt will always find a way to practice their art." Interested parties should call 212/279-2504 or email studios@oobr.com. For more details on Where Eagles Dare studios and theater, see www.johncpresents.com.
GREAT DESIGN STUDIO, SPACE AVAILABLE MIDTOWN.
A small group of theater designers/writers are looking to share a renovated office space on West 30th Street near 6th Avenue, 11th floor with spectacular views and great light. Well-maintained loft-like building with 24-hour access and doorman. The office is furnished, which includes: new desks and files; modern conference area; wireless copier, internet connection; microwave and fridge. (Apart from the shared equipment mentioned, some designers have their own color printers and laser cutter.) They currently have one area to rent for $660/month, near windows and with lots of light. Please contact Narelle Sissons, narelle@earthlink.net; 917/570-5105.
SWEAT DEAL AT THE PRODUCERS CLUB!
The Producers Club "sweat equity" deal for night management personnel to house manage and lock up the theater in the evenings during the week and on the weekends. They have a program called Sweat Equity (similar to programs at other Off-Off-Broadway theater spaces) where a particular company can work volunteer hours at the Producers Club in return for $10 an hour in rehearsal/performance space. Many newer companies have taken advantage of this opportunity in the past as it is a good way to offset production costs as well as become familiar with the growing artistic community at the Producers Club. If you're interested, don't hesitate to get in touch: The Producers Club, 358 West 44th St., New York, NY 10036. Ph: 212/315-4743; www.producersclubtheaters.com.
SHEPHERD YOUR PLAY INTO RICHMOND SHEPARD THEATRE.
90-seat theater available during the gap between shows. Rent is only $25 - $30 an hour. $2450 a week includes lights, electricity and insurance. Negotiable rates for TRU readers, and special summer rates! E-mail jessica@stagesoflearning.org. Richmond Shepard Theatre, 309 E. 26 St. Well-raked seats in an L-shaped configuration Stage: 25X20.
THE PRODUCERS CLUB HAS BECOME THE NEWEST TRU FRIEND!
They like us, they really like us ... and they want all TRU members to have a 10% discount on their rehearsal studios and theater spaces. Heck, we like them, too! Rehearsal Space hourly rates for studios are:
10am - 6pm Monday - Friday $20.00;
6pm - 11pm Monday - Friday $25.00;
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 11pm $25.00.
Rehearsal in the Theaters:
Sonnet & Royal $30.00 per hour,
Crown $35.00,
Grand $40.00. They offer a 10% discount to all people who mention TRU. And ask them about free space for Quick shows. Email Freddy or Ernesto at info@producersclubtheaters.com or call them at 212/315-4743. If you don't know by now, The Producers Club is located at 358 W. 44th Street in midtown Manhattan.
BE PART OF AN EXCITING REVIVAL ON THE EAST SIDE!
Remember the Blue Heron Arts Center on East 23rd? That great theater/studio space has now been revived and reopened thanks to
Algonquin Theater Productions. They are currently seeking renters for its two performance spaces, two rehearsal spaces and offices. Algonquin Theater Productions has taken over the lease of the former Blue Heron Theater at 123 East 24th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues. Currently under way are plans to completely remodel the interior lobby so as to better replicate the feel of the era of the original Algonquin Round Table, when such playwrights and wits such as George S. Kaufman, Edna Ferber, Marc Connelly and Robert Benchley thrived. The theater complex features two working venues: The Kaufman Theater, a beautiful 99-seat house with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment; The Parker Theater, an intimate 40-seat house, ideal for readings, one-acts and small casts. Both theaters are air conditioned. Also in the complex are two 16' by 24' rehearsal spaces, available from 8am to 11pm daily, and offices, which would be ideal for small theater companies needing a midtown point of operations. All facilities are available immediately. For information on long or short-term rentals, contact either Administrative Director Debra Grimberg at Debragrim@aol.com, or Artistic Director Tony Sportiello at AlgonquinProd@aol.com.
THEATER SPACE SEEKS RESIDENT COMPANY!
Around the corner from Lord & Taylor, 3 blocks from Bryant Park, 4 blocks from Herald Square - a NEW space in town. Spoon Theatre has a 50-65 seat theater with a full tech package, storage area, two bathrooms (one handicapped accessible) and is fully accessible, with roof access as well. We have the whole 5th floor so there is no sharing with any other groups or organizations. They'd love a resident company to do their whole season there and anyone we rent to gets an amazing rate, not an astronomical one - and an additional 10% off for TRU members. Long or short-term performance rentals preferred (as opposed to an hour or two rehearsal, but they may do that too) - email info@spoontheater.org
WHY SCROUNGE FOR A LOUNGE FOR SPECIAL EVENT SPACE?
Lower East Side bar has some lower prices, "bar" none. Iggy's Keltic Lounge on the Lower East Side has space available for theater company fundraisers, birthday parties and various other events. Contact Mike for rates, deals and details! By phone 917/405-3711 or e-mail: MichaelWhitney7@aol.com Webpage for bar: www.Myspace.com/Iggys
THEATER SPACE, DRAMATIC LOCATION!
The Arthur Seelen Theatre, located in the basement of the Drama Book Shop, is a flexible black box, seating up to 60 people. It is ideal for rehearsals, readings, and auditions, but can also be rented for performances. For rates and other info, contact Jessica Avellone at 212/944-0595 x416.
GET MOVIN' TO THE ACTORS MOVEMENT STUDIO SPACE.
20% discount for TRU! Rehearse, perform, have classes, parties, photo shoots, hold auditions, do comedy, wear garments at Garment District Theater & Comedy Café. Center area studio 60-seat black box theater. Weekly 6 day rental $1,500.00, 3 day weekend Rental $1,200. Hourly rehearsal/class rate: $25-$35. Four-Hour Performance Block: $350-$450. Lighting, piano, 11 windows, reception area, sound system. Stage: 19 feet X 16 Feet (Wooden Platform) Audience Area 25 feet X 18 feet (Actors Equity Approved Showcase and Audition Venue). Call 212/736-3309 or e-mail ams@actorsmovementstudio.com, Website: www.actorsmovementstudio.com
THINK SMALL, SAVE BIG!
Showcase yourself in an intimate 40-seat theater in the Times Square area, with TRU savings for first-time renters. Perfect for one person or small cast shows. With light/sound included. Competitive prices. Contact Matthew Corozine at Matthew Corozine Studio for TRU discount details: 917/912-6372 or visit www.matthewcorozinestudio.com for photos and more info.
SMALL, ATTRACTIVE THEATER/WORKSHOP SPACE!
Stage Left Studio, not your typical black box; a gem of a theater/workshop space. Forget basic black – this stylish space has wine red walls, midnight blue drapes and carpets, and a 12 feet of windows looking onto the south side of Times Square. State of the art sound and light system. Seats 24, great for readings, casting calls, solo shows and receptions. Elegant lobby. Read more about it at www.stageleftstudio.com.
AN URBAN STAGE FOR YOUR NEXT PRODUCTION!
Urban Stages is available for rent: 74-seat theater, rehearsal room, building shop. Weekly and daily rates available. State of the art technical package, URBAN STAGES, 259 W. 30th Street at 8th Avenue. Highly visible jewel-box located directly at street level. 74-seat, nicely raked house. High grid (15') rental includes lighting and sound packages. Lovely lobby with Box Office and two public restrooms, very spacious dressing rooms (fits 20) backstage with restrooms, large backstage area. Convenient to all subways on West Side. Parking and great restaurants within a block. Call 212/421-1380, Sonia Kozlova, Managing Director (more information at www.urbanstages.org). Includes 7/24 access, and extensive technical package.
RENOVATED THEATER NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Beautiful, fully equipped, 60-seat theater for rent in heart of the Theater District. Air-conditioned, 24 hour access. High grid ceiling, full lighting and sound package. Newly renovated small lobby and bar. Available to rent weekly ($1,200, plus light/sound package) or willing to share space with another company ($1,400 a month plus share utilities). For more information, contact Joan Slavin, 917/301-7842. [6/14]
HE'S GOT THE SPACE - YOU NEED THE SPACE.
Brand new location for art and theatrical things of all kinds. Theater/performance/art gallery loft in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn seeks (via selection process) artists to create, develop and/or present run performances of all kinds, workshops, readings, classes, installations, experimental things. Artists will not pay rent, and studio is not producing the shows-something in-between. For more info, e-mail Arthur Adair: twothreesixmorebeetle@hotmail.com with a brief description of project and a sentence on your background.
THREE GREAT SPACES ON WEST 36TH STREET!
Abingdon Theatre Company has three spaces available to meet your rental needs. Each provides an intimate space, fully equipped and competitively priced without any extra charges. The Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex’s unique design accommodates full theater productions in a newly renovated space located in the heart of the Fashion District, 312 W. 36th Street, just west of 8th Avenue. The complex houses two theater spaces. The Dorothy Strelsin is a 56-seat theater with a 3/4 thrust (audience on three sides) configuration. The June Havoc is a 98–seat theater with traditional proscenium design. Both venues offer complete, state–of–the–art lighting and sound equipment packages, which are part of all-inclusive rental agreement. Only four blocks from Port Authority, two blocks from Penn Station and accessible by every Broadway, 7th and 8th Avenue subway and bus lines. Those traveling in from New Jersey will find the theater within a few blocks of the Lincoln Tunnel. There is ample parking 50 feet from the theater’s front door. "Let us facilitate your every production need so you can concentrate on your art. After renting theaters for nine seasons, we know the value of a space you can count on with the flexibility to meet your unique production requirements." Along they have full production capability, these theaters are inviting spaces for rehearsals, readings and classes. Call 212/868-2055 to make an appointment to see the spaces for yourself.
EAST VILLAGE THEATER FOR YOUR NEXT PRODUCTION!
Discover Duo, a beautiful turn of the century 70 seat theater in the heart of the East Village theater district. Complete lighting/sound/video system. Rehearsals/performances. See the space at www.duotheater.org. For price, call 212/598-4320.
PERFORMANCE/REHEARSAL
SPACE!
Dharma Road announces its new office and theatre at CRS (The Center
for Remembering & Sharing) – renting out studio for rehearsals,
etc., and also curating a performance
series (dance, theatre, puppetry, video) on Saturday nights. Studio
(34' x 20', wood floor, sky lights, mirror) is available for rental
for workshops, rehearsals, and performances. For a limited time, rehearsal
space is only $10/hr! For more info, visit www.crsny.org.
CRS, 123 4th Ave, 2nd Fl (between 12th & 13th Streets), New York,
NY 10003.
NEW
OFF-BROADWAY THEATER!
Discover
Studio Dante, Michael Imperioli's off-Broadway theater, designed
to look like a jewel box from the early 1900's. It's
perfect for theater, film screenings (they have a screen that descends
from the ceiling), cabaret performances, readings, special events
and private parties. Located at 257 West 29th Street, between
7th and 8th Avenue. Visit website at www.studiodante.com to see a visual of the space. For appointment to see space, call
Francine Volpe at 212/239-4500.
THEATER SPACE AVAILABLE!
TADA! Theater rental available at a TRU discount. Convenient location
on West 28th between 5th & B'way. TADA! Youth
Theater has taken over the CAP 21 Theater. 98 seats. 25' by 30' raised
stage. Some soft goods available. Lighting package, Sound, Lobby,
Box Office, Dressing Rooms, Audience Bathrooms, Elevator. One-day
rentals and week-long rentals available. Discount for ART/NY and
TRU members. Call TADA! at 212/252-1619 or e-mail: tada@tadatheater.com.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SPACE, TRU
DISCOUNT!
The WorkShop Theater Company has two spaces available in
the newly renovated Theater Building at 312 W. 36th Street.
The Jewel Box is a modest Flex-Seating capable Black-Box that can
accommodate up to 40, with a stage range of 20'W X 12' D to 16'W X
15'D. Main Stage facility boasts a 23'W X 16'D thrust stage with fixed
seating for 65. Both spaces feature high ceilings (12' to grid) and
come with a full Lighting and Audio package, Dressing Rooms, and Lobby
use. Location provides easy access from all subway lines, and features
2 elevators, wheelchair access and Air Conditioning. Rates are available
for Hourly, Daily, and Weekly rentals. A substantial discount is guaranteed
when you mention TRU! Contact the Technical Director, Tyler Miller
at 212/695-4173 ext. 3# for more information.
FREE THEATER SPACE!
Manhattantheatresource gives its theater space away three nights a week
by application to new and developing projects! They're
a not-for-profit arts service organization and production company
with their own space at 177 MacDougal Street. Part of their mission
is to create a place where people without trust funds can play too!
This free series is called the Flopnight Development Series and applications
are downloadable off their website: www.theatresource.org
or available for pick up in their space at 177 MacDougal Street. (Mainstage
rental packages are also available off the site.)
Rehearsal Spaces
HEAD TO THE LAB.
Two great rehearsal spaces for rent in midtown. Window-lined, air conditioned, 35'x40' and 13'x17'. From $15/hour. 307 West 38th at 8th Ave. 212/513-1052 or www.LABtheater.org.
THE PLAYERS THEATER IS BACK AND READY FOR YOUR NEXT SHOW!
The historic Players Theatre has rehearsal studios (and a fabulous 184-seat theater) available for rental at a special 15%-20% off for TRU! There are five rehearsal rooms - all light and airy. Rates are $15/hr, $25/hr and $35/hr. with 15-20% off when you mention TRU ($12, $20 and $30/hr)! You can visit the site to get specs at: www.theplayerstheatre.com.
WHY IS THIS SPACE DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS? REFLECT.
Rehearsal space and dance class space available at the Actors’ Temple synagogue at 339 West 47th Street, NY, NY 10036. Mirrors on all three floors and pianos are available. To find out more about the studios visit www.theactorstemple.org or call Larry Roberts at 212/245-6975 for a quotation.
THEATER SPACE, DRAMATIC LOCATION!
The Arthur Seelen Theatre, located in the basement of the Drama Book Shop, is a flexible black box, seating up to 60 people. It is ideal for rehearsals, readings, and auditions, but can also be rented for performances. For rates and answers to any questions, please contact Jessica Avellone at 212/944-0595 x416.
HEART OF HARLEM HAS ONE REHEARSAL SPACE.
Practice, practice, practice. For locals only. chashama has recently gained access to space at 461 W.126 St., dedicated to Harlem and Upper-Manhattan/Bronx-based artists. E-mail Programming Director Risa Shoup at risa@chashama.org with this info: rehearsal schedule needs, number of people involved, description of project. Exclusive and shared monthly and weekly rates when space is available.
REHEARSAL SPACE RENTAL!
Barrow Group offering not-for-profit rates for all TRU members on 5 rehearsal spaces of different sizes, specials for weekday daytime rentals (anytime before 6pm, Monday-Friday). Studios ranging in size from 12’x14’ to 22.5’ X 48’. TRU members will receive the Not-for-Profit discounts which are posted at www.barrowgroup.org. Located at 312 West 36th St., (8th/9th). Five different spaces — those interested can check out the dimensions of each by clicking the "Studio Rental" link at www.barrowgroup.org
GREAT DEAL ON REHEARSAL SPACE!
Discover Where Eagles Dare Studios! John Chatterton, producer of the Midtown International Theatre Festival and publisher of OOBR ("the off-off-broadway review"), has opened a rehearsal/teaching/audition/reading space, called Where Eagles Dare. The new space has soft, warm lighting; rehearsal furniture; storage space; a waiting room; a Yamaha P80 electronic keyboard; and 50 very comfortable chairs. It is large (22 x 30 feet), quietish (on the 12th floor), and convenient (on W. 36th St. between Eighth and Ninth). Where Eagles Dare also offers lots of natural light and a commanding urban view. (It does NOT have a dance floor.) Rates will range from $12 per hour to $24 per hour, depending on number of hours booked, time of day, and type of activity. For more information, call John at 646/207-2926 or E-mail him at studios@oobr.com
GET MOVIN' TO THE ACTORS MOVEMENT STUDIO SPACE.
20% discount for TRU! Rehearse, perform, have classes, parties, photo shoots, hold auditions, do comedy, wear garments at Garment District Theater & Comedy Café. Center area studio 60-seat black box theater. Weekly 6 day rental $1,500.00, 3 day weekend Rental $1,200 . Hourly rehearsal/class rate: $25-$35. Four-Hour Performance Block: $350-$450. Lighting, piano, 11 windows, reception area, sound system. Stage: 19 feet X 16 Feet (Wooden Platform) Audience Area 25 feet X 18 feet (Actors Equity Approved Showcase and Audition Venue). Call 212/736-3309 or e-mail ams@actorsmovementstudio.com. Website: www.actorsmovementstudio.com
LARGE NEW REHEARSAL SPACE, TRU DISCOUNT!
The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) has new large rehearsal space for rent: the TACT Studio. Beautiful, newly renovated space, 1500 sq ft., conveniently located at 900 Broadway (at 20th Street); easily accessed by train (L, N, R, W, Q, 4, 5, 6, at Union Square). Perfect for rehearsals, backer's auditions, small presentations, readings, auditions, classes and photo shoots. Currently available evenings and weekends. Rates vary. Discount for TRU readers. Information and bookings call: 212/645-TACT (8228).
STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE!
Crea'Ture Initiative offers 400 sq ft with waiting area and partition!
Perfect for rehearsals, auditions, castings, photo shoots, etc! Prime
Midtown Location, accessible by: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9, N, R, Q, W,
and 7 trains, NJ Transit - 303 W. 42nd St and 8th Ave. Studio includes:
Two black boxes, Various chairs, Mirrors, Computer (PC), Copy Machine,
Tiled Floor, Sound system. $15/hr Rehearsal/Audition space. For booking
information, contact Kalia Foote at m3kalia@aol.com or 866/761-9321.
REHEARSAL
AND PERFORMANCE SPACE FOR RENT, TRU DISCOUNT!
The WorkShop Theater Company has two spaces available in the renovated Theater Building at 312 W. 36th
Street. The Jewel Box is a modest Flex-Seating capable Black-Box
that can accommodate up to 40, with a stage range of 20'W X 12' D
to 16'W X 15'D. Main Stage facility boasts a 23'W X 16'D thrust stage
with fixed seating for 65. Both spaces feature high ceilings (12'
to grid) and come with a full Lighting and Audio package, Dressing
Rooms, and Lobby use. Location provides easy access from all subway
lines, and features 2 elevators, wheelchair access and Air Conditioning.
Rates are available for Hourly, Daily, and Weekly rentals. A substantial
discount is guaranteed when you mention TRU! Contact the Technical
Director, Tyler Miller at 212/695-4173 ext. 3# for more information.
REHEARSAL SPACE!
TADA! Theater (15 West 28th Street-3rd Floor) is renting its rehearsal
room! The rehearsal studio is 25' x 30', marley floors,
air-conditioned, piano, sound system that includes CD/tape player,
tables, chairs and rehearsal furniture. Short and Long term rentals
are accepted and will be billed at rate of $25 per hour, $20 for non-profits.
SPECIAL $15/hr for TRU members! Rehearsal room is not available
for performances. There is a $25 security deposit for keys, which
will be returned with at the end of rental. For more information on
procedures, rentals or to see the space, call TADA! at 212/252-1619
or e-mail: tada@tadatheater.com.
TRU DEAL ON REHEARSAL SPACE!
InMotion Yoga Center on Upper West offers space for rehearsals, at
TRU discount! Spacious room, hardwood floors, plenty of light.
Great rehearsal space available when Yoga classes aren't scheduled.
Most days, some weekends. 10 chairs, no piano. Regularly $16/hour,
special $14/hour for TRU! Located 2744 Broadway (at 104th), 2nd floor.
To reserve: 212/666-0877. Remember to mention TRU!
REHEARSAL SPACE DISCOUNT!
Beautiful, airy 2000 sq. ft. loft. Ideal for classes (e.g. acting,
dance, voice, yoga, tai chi, meditation) as well as meetings, rehearsals,
conferences. Hardwood floors, windows on three walls,
well kept. Available for hourly or daily rental, long or short term
use. 353 W. 39th Street. Rates are $30 per hour, special $20 per hour
for TRU list members! Please call Dana at 212/787-0491 to see the
space.
Office
(and other) Spaces
MIDTOWN DESIGN STUDIO AVAILABLE.
A small group of designer and writers are looking to share a renovated office space on West 30th St, near 6th Ave, on the 11th floor. The space is furnished and includes a new desk, filing cabinet, modern conference area, wireless internet and copier, a microwave and fridge. Some designers have their own color printers and a laser cutter. It’s a loft-like building with a doorman and spectacular views and great light. Rent is $550 a month plus $55 flat rate for all other bills. Please contact: Narelle Sissons at narelle@earthlink.net, 917/570-5105, or Art Rotch at art_Rotch@post.Harvard.edu for more information.
STUDIO SPACE TO SHARE IN FLATIRON DISTRICT!
Studio space available immediately, long-term or short-term! A beautiful space is available in the Flatiron District, to share with a small, fun design firm. The space available would be great for studio/practice space on evenings and weekends, or a quiet office during the day. Features a wall of windows, kitchenette, full bathroom (with shower!), and conference area. The portion of the space for rent can accommodate up to three people. Conveniently located on 20th Street between Fifth & Sixth Avenues ... close to shopping galore, including Staples, Fedex, Filene's and Bed Bath & Beyond. Walking distance to both Madison Square Park and Union Square. 1, F, V, R and Union Square trains nearby. 24/7 Access. $1,500 per month INCLUDES utilities, internet-access, shared fax line, real-estate taxes, cleaning, insurance. Please e-mail Heidi Lauren Duke at info@aarondesigninc.com or call 212/414-1522 to see the space or for more information.
NEED AN OFFICE? MOVE IN WITH TRU.
Be neighbors with TRU (and other great companies). Players Theatre down on Macdougal Street has office space for rent: cozy office suite has one more cubicle with lockable drawers and cabinets, Verizon access and nice neighbors: Gotham Stage Co., Origins Theatre and TRU. $500 a month (possibly negotiable), with access to rehearsal space and courtesy discount on theater space. If interested, call Michael, Carlo or Kristy at 212/475-1449 or email theplayerstheatre@yahoo.com
RENT (NOT THE MUSICAL). CHEAP, IN SOHO.
Find your place, and have neighbors in the same field and mindset. Multiple office spaces, various sizes, available for rent in west Soho office for filmmaking or media arts organizations. $300-
$2000/month. Other tenants are like-minded. With conference room, meeting room and screening space. E-mail officerental304@yahoo.com
OFFICE
SHARE, INCREDIBLE DEAL!
Desk space available in shared theater company office in midtown,
for individual theatre artists or small emerging theatre companies. Only $324/month. Includes all utilities
including phone, electric, air conditioning, heat, etc. ... Your own
desk space with your own personal phone extension (3 phone lines)
and private voicemail with automated attendant phone system ... Filing
cabinets and storage space ... High-speed DSL internet included with
group website and e-mail pop box, address and e-mail forwards ...
Fax machine for outgoing faxes and incoming faxes by machine, by e-mail
or remote ... Non-profit umbrella organization available for your
use as 501(c)(3) financial conduit and producing purposes ... High
speed volume copier – pay only for copies made ... On site studios
and additional rooms available for rehearsals, classes, meeting etc.
available to rent hourly at below market rates. Secure mid-town Manhattan
location with 24 hour access. Perfect for director, young producer,
writer, theater artist, teacher or other entertainment professional
working on projects. Available now – one year membership terms.
Call 212/802-9115 or email Tomorr@RCN.com.
HARLEM EVENT SPACE
3,000 sq. ft. hall for all occasions: Parties, Film/Photo Shoots,
Corp. Events, Fashion Shows, Concerts, Exhibits, Rehearsals, Plays. Holds 200. Dressing rooms. High ceilings, large stage, air-conditioned,
lighting and sound system. Affordable rates - hourly, daily, weekly,
monthly, day and evenings. Call for appointment. 646/623-3488.
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ALAN WANTS YOU TO WARM YOUR HEART IN A WONDERFUL NEW HOME IN NJ!
SPECIAL***First month only 750!!!***SPECIAL -
Apt mate sought: Practically like having your own apartment!
My real cool apt has room to spare
It is 20 minutes from Manhattan, now listen hear:
Fully furnished, utilities included.
Rent's 990, no you're not deluded!
I'm a working actor, warm and kind
seeking a considerate and trustworthy roommate,
that's what I have in mind.
Month to month, long term ok, no hassles, no strings,
I am renting to keep up with the economy, it's one of those things.
MANY amenities include: HUGE bedroom/King Size bed w closets/dressers/linens/air cond/Beautiful Ceiling Fan, Big tvWcable, High Speed Internet. Kitchenware:juicer/blender stove/oven/microwave/George Foreman grill/Mr Coffee, steamer/ pots/ pans/ silverware,etc. Big Fridge/cabinets. Washer. Bathroom: shower/ tub/ towels. Plus more!!!
PLUS: Additional Room for You Personally to use as your own lounge or office. Also fully equipped with everything including television, air + MORE!!! U get 2 Rooms 4 the price of only 1...AND, 4 your comfort; plush carpet & beautiful hardwood floors! INCLUDED: Additional storage space for your things. ALSO: I have no pets but am open minded.
Close to transport, Plenty FREE Parking/stores. Quiet/clean/safe w garden+your own entrance!
On-Site Pool, Tennis, Track & Field/Sports, Community Center, Across from Nature Center, near parks.
Can't beat monthly total 4 everything: Only $990!!! Now tell me about U.Thanks! EVERYTHING You need is here. Contact: Alan ~ ActorSongwriter@yahoo.com
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Ongoing TRU Events
KID'S STUFF ON SATURDAYS!
NY Artists Unlimited presents the MELTING POT CHILDREN'S SERIES every Saturday at 3, including storytelling, plays, sing-alongs, puppetry, and more -- you never know what's going to happen at Downeast Arts Center! Pay-as-you-can!! The award-winning NY Artists Unlimited is a 22-year-old nonprofit that provides professional theater and art to under-served audiences. This space has been granted to them by the City of New York: the Downeast Arts Center, 203 Avenue A (12th and 13th Streets).
SINGING EXPERIENCE ON CABLE TV - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS!
The Singing Experience will now be on Saturdays and Sundays, every other week, repeated twice on the same day. Tune into our friend Linda Amiel Burns and The Singing Experience Cable TV Show on MNN - Time Warner: Channel 56 – RCN: Channel 111. On Manhattan Neighborhood Network - MNN. The show is now on every other weekend . . . Saturday evenings at 9:00PM, Sundays at 5:00PM on Time Warner Cable: Channel 56, RCN Channel 111.
LATINO BURLESQUE EVERY TUESDAY!
Barriolesque - Open Mic, Monologues, Poetry, Music, Mime, Clowning every Tuesday, 8:00 pm $3. Hosted by Rhina Valentin, it is a Carnivale of Words, Dance, Comedy, Monologues and Music. A Burlesque night of Art extravanganza where anything goes. Open to comedians, thespians, musicians, singers, clowns, Lip-synchers, Gender Illusionist and dancers, Mimes, people into eating fire, eating nails, eating glass, invisible? Carlitos at Art for Change, 1701 Lexington Ave. between 106 and 107 St., El Barrio, NYC Visit www.artforchange.org or call 212/348-7044.
FREE CARIBBEAN NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY!
Caribbean Nights every Friday, 10pm. No cover. This year's greatest escape from the winter chills is at Carlito's Friday night Caribbean nights. Every Friday the exquisite bar/gallery transforms itself to a tropical cove of island warmth. With specials on all rum drinks and delicious banana and coconut martinis, island music, movies from the different islands and a diverse and intriguing crowd, you are sure to forget for a little while that you are still in town. Carlitos at Art for Change, 1701 Lexington Ave. between 106 and 107 St., El Barrio, NYC Visit www.artforchange.org or call 212/348-7044.
GET A HIT OF RITT EVERY TUESDAY!
Tune into the amazing bass player Ritt Henn in his TV gig A Man, a Bass & a Box of Stuff. The show airs every Tuesday at 11pm, in Manhattan on ch. 56 (Time/Warner) and ch. 108 or thereabouts (RCN), and simulcast on the web at www.mnn.org. (Just click on the "ch. 56" icon and it just might work.) In the weeks ahead: K.J. Denhert in Connecticut, Swamp Cabbage's CD release concert, an interview with MAC Award-winning technical director Thomas Honeck (recorded at the MAC Awards), more steps in Ritt's "march to the NYC cabaret debut," and...well, much, much more. Tune in if you can.
HOUSTON IN SAN FRANCISCO!
Catch piano bar legend Houston Allred ... if you can! He appears from 9pm-1am at Martuni's, #4 Valencia at Market Streets in San Francisco every Friday night. Saturdays find him at Wilde Oscar's "your friendly neighborhood Irish bar" at 1900 Folsom at 15th Streets from 8pm-midnight.
CATCH
OUR FAVORITE FRIENDS ON CABLE!
No, not Phoebe and Joey — Jamie deRoy & friends is on every other Tuesday! Here's a great chance to see some of NY cabaret's
best entertainers: tune into Time Warner Channel 67 (or RCN Channel
110) every other Tuesday at 8PM.
POETRY READINGS WEDNESDAY!
Word is Bond Poetry
Series with Features and Open mic, every Wednesday at 7pm. Hosted
by: HecOne from the Welfare Poets, a collective of activists,
educators, and artists bringing sharp-edged performances of music
that incorporates Hip Hop, Bomba y Plena, Latin Jazz and other rhythms,
the Welfare Poets bring information and inspiration to those facing
oppression and those fighting for liberation. Art for Change, 1701
Lexington Avenue (between 106 and 107) NYC. Call 212/348-7044 or
visit www.artforchange.org.
SINGING
EXPERIENCE ON CABLE TV!
The Singing Experience
will now be on Saturdays, every other week, repeated twice on the
same day. Saturdays, first at 1:30PM
on Channel 34/RCN 107, then at 11:00PM on Channel 56 &RCN/108.
OFFBEAT RADIO SHOW EVERY THURSDAY!
Since 10/6/02, DAVE'S GONE BY has been treating listeners to one of
the most off-beat and engaging shows in local radio.
With award-winning playwright Dave Lefkowitz, founder and editor of
TotalTheater.com, co-publisher of Performing Arts Insider magazine,
and off-Broadway editor of New York Theater News. Airs Thursdays,
7-8pm (ET) on Long Island, NY's WGBB-AM 1240. Website: http://hometown.aol.com/davesgoneby
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Broadway and off-Broadway
ticket offers are available at great discounts to TRU members through
MGM Consulting — go to www.truonline.org or click JOIN TRU
above to find out more about becoming a TRU member!
Great deals are available to TRU thru Hot NYC Deals.com!
RESTRICTIONS: All offers subject to availability and may be revoked
at anytime. Not valid for previously purchased tickets or in combination
with any other offer. Blackout dates may apply. All sales final; no
refunds or exchanges. Phone orders are subject to service fees. Limit
8 tickets per order (except where noted)
Discounts
on lots more ... go to HOTNYCDEALS.com.
OFF-BROADWAY OFFERS
Visit www.BroadwayOffers.com
to order tickets for shows.
Other
discounts can be found on www.DealsonBroadway.com
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ZOLA'S!
Convenient location. Great food. And an AEA discount! Celebrate
the grand opening of Zola, 132 West 45 Street (between 6th and 7th),
located in the Best Western Hotel. Equity Members: Show your equity
card and get a 10% discount!!!
Our friends at Dillon's have offered TRU a 20% discount on
lunch or dinner. Not valid pre-theater on Friday or Saturday,
but they'd love to see you any other time! Mention TRU and receive
a 20% discount off food (not including tax or gratuity). 245 W. 54th
Street. Call for reservation: 212.307.9797.
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-NON-THEATER EVENTS
(LECTURES/EXHIBITIONS,
ETC.)
TAKE A LOOK AT THE BOOK. READ THE RECENT.
The play is the thing, and the thing is, 11 new ones were just published. The New York Theatre Experience, Inc. (NYTE) announces publication of Plays and Playwrights 2007, Volume 8. -- annual series of anthologies of new plays by never-before-published playwrights. 11 plays that premiered off-off-Broadway. Includes LENZ, Kiss and Cry, Convergence, Corps Values, Diving Normal & ’nami. 75-page appendix with directory of more than 600 new American NY-produced plays from the 2005-06 season. Edited and with an essay by Martin Denton. Biographical info on writers, production data. $18 regular price (mention TRU for a discount). In stores and online at amazon.com, bn.com, stageplays.com. For more info: www.nyte.org/pp07.
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