Programs
Brits Off Broadway
Showcasing work by UK writers and producers representing the breadth of British independent theater.
AMPLIFY: A Playwright's Voice
A revelation of three NYC premieres celebrating the work of one exciting writer.
Residencies
A cornerstone of 59E59 Theaters programming, our Resident Companies return consistently to produce premieres, reach new audiences, and build a loyal following for their work at 59E59 and beyond.
Makers Program
BIPOC theater companies are given 4- 5 weeks in our Theater C space to rehearse and premiere a new work.
Space Lab
Companies are granted free use of our Theater B or C space for up to 5 days to explore the creation and development of new work.
East to Edinburgh
East to Edinburgh (E2E) is a brilliant opportunity for US theater companies to introduce work in NYC with up to 3 performances in the intimacy of 59E59 Theaters’ studio space while fine-tuning performances just weeks ahead of their Scottish debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Covid Relief Grants
Grants ranging from $10,000 - $25,000 awarded to five non-profit theater companies
Pictured: Alex Brain and Michaela Murphy in CASSIE AND THE LIGHTS (2023) written and directed byAlex Howarth. Presented by Patch of Blue, in association with New Diorama Theatre and Xinyi Shen for Verse Unbound and Amelia Campbell.