VENUES

Several years ago we were able to secure a “sideletter” from Actors’ Equity Association, which allows us to use venues up to 500 seats, as long as they are south of 14th Street. Prior to that, we’d been restricted to venues that were 99 seats or less for our AEA productions. It’s an enormous gift that has allowed us to keep up with growth, and has provided a better experience for our artists and audience.

So this AEA sideletter made it possible for us to use larger venues. Our next gift needed to come in the form of an in kind donation from those that own venues!

For the past couple of years, we've developed a list of venue owners who make a SIGNIFICANT in kind donation to us in the form of letting us use their venues.

Many of these theatre owners have become dear friends - and I'm so grateful. Their friendship means the world to me, and their contribution to FringeNYC and the off-Broadway community is immeasurable.

So we'd like to thank:

VENUES
Especially...

VENUE #1
Soho Playhouse

15 Vandam Street
(6th Avenue & Varick/7th Avenue)


Darren Cole
Who seems to have as much fun during FringeNYC as the rest of us.
VENUE #2
Cherry Lane Theatre

38 Commerce Street
(between Bedford & Barrow Streets OR 7th Avenue & Hudson - depending on how you look at it)

 

The entire Cherry Lane team.
We couldn't believe we were going to be fortunate enough to use this lovely, large, perfectly located and beautifully renovated theatre.
VENUE #3
Studio @ Cherry Lane Theatre

38 Commerce Street
(between Bedford & Barrow Streets OR 7th Avenue & Hudson - depending on how you look at it)

Ditto
The Studio is a favorite among FringeNYC participants - one of the classiest small venues we get to use.
VENUE #4
The Lucille Lortel Theatre

121 Christopher Street
(between Bleecker & Hudson)

 


George Forbes and the entire staff
I still can't imagine what posessed George to call us all those years ago to inquire about forming a partnership between The Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation and FringeNYC. Whatever it was, I won't be able to thank him enough. I treasure our friendship with everyone at their organization.

VENUE #5
The New School for Drama

151 Bank Street
(West & Washington Streets)

 

 

Robert LuPone, Robert McAlpin,
and Linda Kleppinger

When a venue that were were "crossing fingers" would come through didn't, actually, and we needed a replacement, I called...well, everyone at The New School for Drama. It was Friday of a holiday weekend. The entire administration seemed to leap into action on our behalf. Linda tracked down Robert, who in turn called Robert, who made it happen. Before I knew it we'd secured the lovely New School for Drama and an even lovelier New Group of Friends!
VENUE #6
The Village Theatre

158 Bleecker Street (at Thompson Street)



Arnold Engleman of Westbeth Entertainment
Arnold really worked magic for us this year, navigating some tricky waters to once again ensure that some of our rock-n-roll musicals and big ol' wild plays could find a home at the Village Theatre. They also hosted FringeCLUB AND our closing night party!
VENUE #7
Our Lady of Pompei – Demo Hall

25 Carmine Street
(Enter on Bleecker Street, off 6th Avenue)

 

 

Father John
We are, of course, less surprised that Father John at Our Lady of Pompei is such a nice guy. He is a priest, after all. But when we all faced a flood after the tornadoes in Queens last year wreaked havoc on our major tech day, Father John rolled up his sleeves. Literally.
VENUE #8
The Players Theatre

115 MacDougal Street
(west side of MacDougal, just south of West 3rd Street)

 

 

Michael Sgouros
As many of you know, Michael Sgouros took ownership of the Players Theatre just after the 2006 festival. We were delighted that Michael was interested in hosting FringeNYC and continuing our relationship with this well-located space. We were even more delighted that Michael had made significant improvements to the theatre.
VENUE #9
The Players Loft

115 MacDougal Street
(west side of MacDougal, just south of West 3rd Street)

 


Ditto
Michael and his team completely rennovated the Players Loft, which makes a perfect small-venue partner for Players.
VENUE #10
Center for Architecture

536 LaGuardia Place
(between Bleecker & West 3rd)


Nina Ashkenazi
We love being at the Center for Architecture. This beautiful space is perfect for our one and two person shows that require video projection. And though the Center for Architecture doesn't host theatrcial events all the time, they actually seem to enjoy the spirit and energy of FringeNYC.
VENUE #11
The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

New York University
566 LaGuardia Place (Washington Square South)

 

Wiley Hausem and Amy Coombs
I could hardly believe it when Wiley Hausem so promptly returned my call about the possibility of the gorgous Skirball Center for the Performing Arts hosting FringeNYC. So then when Amy Coombs and his entire team went above and beyond to figure out a way to make it happen, I was stunned. Our participants and staff will never forget everything that they did for us.
VENUE #12
The Independent Theater

52 A West 8th Street
(6th Avenue & MacDougal Streets)

 

Greg Zittel & Martin Riofrio
I love the beautiful little gem that is the Independent Theater. I was so thrilled when Greg said that they were available, and thank both he and Martin for making it happen for us.
VENUE #13
Linhart Theatre @ 440 Studios

440 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor
(Astor Place and East 4th Street)

 

Dylan McCullough
Having FringeNYC utilize the lovely Linhart Theatre @ 440 Studios is one of our most treasured partnerships. Not only is it wonderful to find a home at the home of Playwrights Horizons Theatre School (of NYU) but the space and the staff are so incredibly supportive of our work and I always appreciate having Dylan, a very talented Director, at the helm.
VENUE #14
The Gene Frankel Theatre

24 Bond Street (at Lafayette)


Gail Thacker
This was the second year that we found a home for some of our plays at the Gene Frankel Theatre, where Gail Thacker carries on Mr. Frankel's legacy by providing a home for new work.
VENUE #15
Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street – The Bleecker Street Theatre

45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette Street)
One block North of Houston Street and One block East of Broadway

 

Louis Salamone, Ed Gaynes, and Josh
Of course, Louis and Ed were going to completely renovate the Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street anyway. But they rushed everything along in order to serve as a venue for FringeNYC (not an easy first rental client!). So many times, their TD Josh was there for us - while he simultaneously built walls and finished floors. Thanks, guys.
VENUE #16
Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street – The Lafayette Street Theatre

45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette Street)
One block North of Houston Street and One block East of Broadway

Ditto
The Lafayette Street Theatre downstairs made a perfect place to experiment with shows that needed additional set-up time and unique audience configurations.
VENUE #17
The Connelly Theater

220 East 4th Street (between Avenue A and Avenue B)

 



David Travis
We have a long history of The Connelly Theater hosting FringeNYC, and the beautiful proscenium always serves us well. Special thanks to David Travis for always working with us to make it happen.

VENUE #18
CSV Cultural and Educational Center - Flamboyan

107 Suffolk Street
(Rivington & Delancey Streets)



Luis Cancel and Jasmine Rosario
We were SO thrilled to be back at CSV this year. It was a homecoming of sorts for all of us at FringeNYC. Executive Director Luis Cancel made it happen, and Jasmine was an absolute delight to work with. Thanks, CSV!

VENUE #19
CSV Cultural and Educational Center - Milagro

107 Suffolk Street
(Rivington & Delancey Streets)


Ditto

We'd also like to thank Scott Morfee and everyone at the Barrow Street Theatre
for providing their lovely venue and even lovelier staff for our Press Conference.