TESTIMONIALS

The NY Theater Festival was an incredible experience as a playwright, being able to see your words on stage is always a privilege but at the Festival it’s an truly an incredible experience. There are new works that come through the festival and they all get a chance to see how well developed they …

I am extremely thankful to have the opportunity to present my work in the New York Theatre Festival. It gave myself and my team the access to a beautiful space for new playwrights to present their work, a task that can be daunting for a group of artists to find for their first productions in New …

I was grateful when my first full length play got into the New York Theater Festival. Being able to tell a story that I've struggled with telling for years was a scary thought at first, but the Festival team gave me a space to present my work and was very kind and thoughtful throughout the process. …

When I decided to finally take the plunge and self-produce, New York Theater Festival was the perfect place to do it. Working with them took so much of the pressure off! Performing in a beautiful theater space, having ticket sales & a website taken care of, and being part of a community of …

Having the opportunity to present our play The Great Divide at the New York Theater Festival was a phenomenal experience that we will never forget. The Festival organizers were always prompt and helpful in ways that greatly assist a novice playwright/producer.  Our family thoroughly enjoyed the …

NY Theater Festival was a great experience for my play "I Dreamed of Amish Country". The space was fantastic and there was a nice turn out for all performances. An absolute pleasure without any hiccups + good communication with festival team and a large selection of props already at the theater. …

NYTF was a great production experience. The festival staff is responsive, professional, and dedicated to making new plays happen. I highly recommend hiring Victor to run your lights and sound, as he was a pleasure to work with and very effective in designing. And it’s a beautiful space to put up …

A big thank you to Robert and the rest of the staff that so graciously hosted our production of HAD IT BLUE. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously and the Festival served its purpose in helping me to move forward on the next incarnation of my little musical. I commend you and your staff for being one of …

The New York Theater Festival is a wonderful way to get your play seen. I have had two plays in the festival and each time we had wonderful audiences. The promotion was very good and the stage and seating were ideal. There are no other festivals like this one so it’s a valuable institution that will …

I was delighted to put up my one-act play at the NY Theater Festival.  The festival is very well-organized.  As a producer/director, I received frequent and clear communication from the festival about rules and expectations.  When I emailed questions, I always received a prompt, courteous and …

The New York Theater Festival is a great opportunity for those writers and actors looking for a venue to showcase their talents. Cost of entry is minimal and the venue itself is great. I’ve worked with them as both an actor and playwright and have felt respected and supported at all times. ~ …

Quite simply, the New York Theater Festival is THE place to present new and ground-breaking theatrical works. Offering a superb venue in a vibrant Manhattan neighborhood, the festival's organizers gave us everything we needed to achieve our dreams: helpful, professional tech assistance, rehearsal …

The NY Theater Festival is an exceptional offering of original plays and musicals--a showcase for brilliant work by artists from varied backgrounds. Our play looked fabulous on the festival stage, and the lighting and sound provided by the in-house technician, Victor Vauban, was perfectly executed. …

  “I wanted to thank the Festival’s team for making our 3-day run so successful! The Theater was wonderful, and the lighting and prop resources were hugely helpful. The ticketing for our show went smoothly, and our amazing cast and creative team appreciated the opportunity to present my play …

“Our experience at the New York Theater Festival was beyond anything we could have imagined. You all answered our many questions so swiftly, and helped us get information to fulfill SDC and Equity requirements. This was our first time setting "Graceland Too" on stage, and a first for me as a …

This summer, I had the pleasure of taking part in the 2018 Spring/Summer Festival. My play O Negative came to life thanks to the support of Robert and the Festival team. O Negative is a project I began 15 months ago, a total labor of love, and I've spent countless nights dreaming about the day it …

I had never produced a show but now found myself needing to produce a full, ninety -minute musical. I knew we needed to begin; we needed to get our show on its feet. The confines of a festival made me reluctant to go that route. Would the show even resemble itself with a minimal set, honed down to …

The New York Theater Festival was truly the most wonderful experience. The leadership, productions, theatre space, tech crew, and everyone involved created the most pleasurable Spring/Summer Festival As an actor, this production allowed me to simply perform with absolute freedom. Additionally, …

“This weekend, my show Borderline premiered at the NY Theater Festival. My writing partner (Josh Coleman) and I would like to extend our gratitude to you. This is my second experience with this theatre company (a year ago, my show Lisa was a part of the winter festival), and both of my experiences …

  “I’ve participated in several festivals. Without hesitation, I can say that The New York Theater Festival was the best and it’s because, not only is everything communicated clearly from the moment you apply, but also you are given 5 hours to tech, use of furniture from their large stock, …

  “As a first timer at Fall/Winter Festival, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was coming in with big goals in mind for my 90 minute production and a full 15 flat set complete with three doors and staircase. Robert and his team were more than accommodating. He rolled with what we needed …

  “When I sat down for a post-mortem with my production team, we took a moment to breathe, smile, and say that our Fall/Winter Festival experience was a complete success. From the amazing theater space to the sizable and comfortable audience, the  Theater was a perfect stage to showcase the …

  “My experience with the Festival could not be a brighter one. It is apparent from the get-go that this is a festival run by and for those with a passion for the craft. Staging the first big production of any of my works was at first an overwhelmingly daunting challenge, but everyone …

  “Fall/Winter Festival allowed me to see my musical on its feet in front of a live audience. This experience is an important step although challenging step in development. The Festival folks gave me a lot of help, answering my questions quickly and helpfully. When I received responses to my …