Players Theatre

The Players Theatre, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City, is a historic nonprofit cultural institution with roots dating back to 1907. Founded as a club for actors, the theatre has evolved into a multi-arts center that supports emerging and established artists across theatre, music, comedy, and puppetry. Its core mission is to provide a welcoming and affordable space for creative experimentation, with a particular emphasis on fostering new work and community engagement. The theatre's intimate 200-seat mainstage and flexible black box spaces host a year-round season of productions, festivals, and residencies, including the long-running Players Theatre Improv and Sketch Residency, which offers selected teams the opportunity to develop and perform original material.