Upcoming Indie Theater – November 15
We share upcoming indie theater shows/productions happening in New York City. These are submitted by members of the IndieSpace community.
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Freddie Crossley in EVERY BODY IN THE HOUSE
Location: Theaterlab
Dates: November 15
This is a free event!
Theaterlab is proud to present Freddie Crossley’s durational performance Help Yourselves as part of their upcoming EVERY BODY IN THE HOUSE, Saturday November 15.
In Help Yourselves, UK based artist Freddie Crossley cooks soup to fill a pot in the center of a gallery– it is warm and meant to be shared. With recipes as score, audiences are invited to put out plates and eat: they chop, heat, taste, improvise. A graceful and heart-warming communal experience, Crossley’s work is both a gift of welcome and a stark reminder of who our cultural spaces are for. “If we want to eat, we must share and in that act, in connection, kindness and care against all odds, Help Yourselves is a glimmer of hope,” says Crossley about the work.
Escalation Time
Location: Studio 17
Date: Now through November 23
Escalation Time is a new play about Zev (Scott Shepherd) and Kate (Francesca Root-Dodson), two married professors at Columbia University who always assumed they shared the same ethical framework. But after the events of October 7th, the couple unexpectedly finds themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. As each becomes involved in their respective campus protest movements, their disagreement threatens to engulf them—with devastating consequences.
Ready For Company and Other Family Tales
Location: LaMama ETC
Dates: Now through November 23
$20 tickets with code FRIEND20. Online purchases only.
Ready For Company and Other Family Tales: a one-woman play about family and legacy. An inheritance of stories and unfinished quests from this Jewish-Japanese-American family tree.
With a complicated family history, Kim excavates meaning from small remembered moments, inherited souvenirs, the oft-repeated family tales (as well silent secrets) left for her to unpack. Told with music, movement and “show-and-tell” objects, this one-woman journey of nostalgia and discovery portrays with humor the beautiful and enigmatic paths of immigration – and what we choose to carry forward.
Refreshments will be served! There will be cake and tea after the show!
Radio Violence
Location: YA Mystery podcast (online)
Dates: Now through December 5
A missing pop star with a penchant for hidden messages. A 12 y/o superfan (+ Dad) follow the tracks. A 6-part YA mystery beginning Halloween, with 25 min episodes releasing weekly wherever you podcast and an accompanying EP with clues. Recorded live to bring the energy of live theatre to the audio drama world.
Hamlet
Location: Stone Circle Theatre
Date: Now through November 23
Use code "twenty" for $20 tickets
Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his attempts to exact revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet’s mother. Hamlet is considered among the most powerful and influential tragedies in the history of theater — a story worthy of endless creative revisiting and adaptation. It is widely considered one of the greatest plays of all time.
The Infinite Wrench
Location: The Second City and The Wild Project
Dates: Most Fridays and Saturdays in November
Use code HOT20 for $5 off General Admission
The Infinite Wrench is the NY Neo-Futurists' ever-changing attempt to perform 30 original plays in about an hour. Over 1,000 weeks and 7,500 plays and counting!
The NY Neo-Futurists continue to craft new & vibrant work in The Infinite Wrench at The Second City. Dive into a bold and unpredictable fusion of theater, storytelling, and sport with the New York Neo-Futurists every Friday and Saturday. For each show, the Neos take on the challenge of performing 30 original plays in roughly an hour. Through their unconventional storytelling, they deliver quick, powerful slices of life—crafted from the ensemble's own experiences—at times funny, profound, elegant, gross, topical, irrelevant, or even downright absurd. Every show is different, and with new plays every week, they have created over 7,500 new plays!
"Show Up, Kids!"
Location: The Rat
Date: November 1, 15, 22, and 29
This acclaimed, long-running, interactive musical show for kids 3-10 years old puts a wildly comedic twist on the traditional kids’ show. When the main attraction doesn’t show up, the host enlists the help of the kids (and their grownups) to control everything from plot to props, characters to costumes, and settings to sound in a one-of-a-kind, 45-minute laughfest.
The First Global Indigenous and First Nation Playwrights and Composers’ Event
Location: Dramatists Guild Foundation, located at 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
Date: November 17 and 18
This is a donation-based event.
The title of this year’s event is "Indigenous Voices: A Celebration of Playwrights and Composers," an event dedicated to showcasing Global Indigenous, Native American, Aboriginal, and First Nations playwrights and composers. This special two-night engagement, part of The Eagle Project's acclaimed “Hatch Development Series”
"Indigenous Voices" aims to foster collaboration, networking, and exposure for Indigenous artists within New York City's dynamic theatrical community. The event will feature a diverse program of new works, all directed by Ryan Opalanietet Pierce (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape).
The program highlights the work of esteemed Native American playwrights - Vickie Ramirez (Tuscarora), Opalanietet (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape), and Dawn Jamieson (Cayuga), alongside composer Danielle Jagelski (Oneida/Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe). The evening will commence with a captivating opening presentation by the Cordillera Cultural Ensemble, representing the Igorot tribe of the Austronesian people from the Northern Philippines.
We Drift In And Out
Location: Latea Theater with The New York Theater Festival
Date: November 18, 21, and 22
Ella and Sebastian are caught in an infinite loop of meet-cutes. In a parallel, somewhat less glamorous timeline, Jess is a recently-dumped pizza place employee whose parents didn’t tell her they were visiting. As Jess reconnects with her family, these stories intertwine, weaving truths about grief, memory, and sisterhood.
Just Little Women
Location: The Vino Theater, Brooklyn, NYV
Date: November 20-23
Just LITTLE WOMEN reimagines Louisa May Alcott’s iconic story as a concert-play-musical hybrid, with the March sisters fronting a family rock band. Jo’s the bassist and main songwriter—too much, too intense, but all about the passion. Meg’s the lead singer and guitarist—center-stage and craving peace of mind in the crowd. Amy’s the second lead and electric guitarist—brilliant, underestimated, and plotting the life she deserves. And Beth—sweet Beth—anchors them on the piano, holding her chaotic sisters together with music, love, and quiet strength.
Astoria New Play Festival
Location: Q.E.D.
Dates: November 21-23
The first ever Astoria New Play Festival presents a series of new play readings by local playwrights, followed by audience talkbacks, at Q.E.D. from November 21-23. See our instagram or Q.E.D.'s calendar for specific times and play details!
Let Go (Nov. 21 @ 3pm)
Frankenstein's Bodies (Nov. 22 @ 3pm)
Die Off (Nov. 22 @ 7pm)
Combustion (Nov. 23 @ 7pm)
Rhizome
Location: Theaterlab
Dates: November 22-24
Theaterlab presents Rhizome, an interdisciplinary performance that explores the invisible networks connecting all forms of life. Performances run Nov 22-24.
Drawing inspiration from underground systems of roots and fungi, the work investigates symbiosis, interdependence, and the intelligence of natural ecosystems as metaphors for human and social relations. Through dance, live music and visuals, the piece creates an immersive environment that invites audiences to experience interconnectedness as both a sensory and conceptual reality.
The production is a collaboration between dancer, choreographer, and neuroscientist Cecilia Fontanesi and theatre director, scenographer, and costume designer Elena Vannoni. Together they weave movement, sound, and imagery into a poetic meditation on how bodies—human and more-than-human—exist in relation.
We've Spent So Much Time
Location: Arts On Site
Date: November 29 and 30
‘We’ve Spent So Much Time’ explores the intricate tapestry of womanhood, this show celebrates the beautiful union of strength and vulnerability, while reclaiming domesticity as art and reflecting on the powerful impact of self-presentation in a world where women have often prioritized others over themselves.
We are thrilled to announce that MeMovement will be premiering our latest work, We've Spent So Much Time, at Arts On Site! As a collaborative dance company, MeMovement aims to ignite inspiring conversations and foster a sense of community through our art. We invite you to join us for an enchanting evening filled with dance and togetherness—an opportunity for connection and reflection. Your presence means the world to us, and we can't wait to share this experience with you!
Swinewomb
Location: Red Pavilion
Date: December 4
Swinewomb is a new psychosexual descent into faith, desire, and control. With its fusion of Southern Gothic atmosphere and psychosexual horror, Swinewomb pushes the boundaries of theatrical storytelling.
In the small, God-fearing town of Caleb’s Rest, siblings Shiloh and Ellis grieve their parents: Shiloh through a spiraling affair with her teenage sweetheart, and Ellis through violent outbursts and secret visits to a banished herbalist rumored to practice witchcraft. Meanwhile, something old and demonic begins to fester inside Shiloh… and it wants out.
Missy
Location: New York City Center Studios (130 W 56 St.)
Date: December 5
In this Southern Gothic adaptation of Macbeth, two friends are drawn to specters of the past.
A Very Ghostlight Christmas Spectacular!
Location: Hemsley Hall, Staten Island NY
Dates: December 6 and 7
Experience the holiday magic with A Very Ghostlight Christmas, the annual cabaret celebration presented by Ghostlight Players Inc.! Featuring stunning performances by talented local artists, this festive evening blends your favorite Christmas classics with exciting new twists, heartwarming storytelling, and a sprinkle of theatrical flair. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to embrace the spirit of the season, A Very Ghostlight Christmas is more than a show—it’s a cherished tradition. Join us as we light up the holidays and spread joy through the power of live performance. Don't miss this enchanting event that will leave you feeling merry and bright!