HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for all artistic, production, and administrative activities. This includes performances in its multiple theaters, rehearsals, workshops, and office operations for staff.

Notable Features:

A modern, custom-built complex featuring three flexible performance spaces: The Sam (a proscenium theater), The Pete (a versatile black box), and The Siggy (an intimate black box). The facility also includes rehearsal studios and administrative offices.

Work Culture:

Historically, The Flea has fostered an artist-centric and collaborative environment, emphasizing experimentation, ensemble work (particularly through 'The Bats' program), and the development of new voices in American theater. The culture encourages artistic risk-taking and innovation.

HQ Significance:

The Flea Theater is a key institution in New York City's Off-Off-Broadway scene, recognized for its commitment to new, challenging works and for nurturing emerging talent. The Thomas Street facility, opened in 2017, represented a major investment in its mission and future capacity.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' design and functionality reflect The Flea's core values: innovation in theatrical form and content, robust support for emerging artists, and a commitment to engaging the community with thought-provoking performances.

Location:

The Flea Theater's primary sphere of influence is within the New York City and broader American theater landscape. While it does not maintain international offices, its reputation for groundbreaking productions and artist development programs contributes to global dialogues on contemporary theater. It has historically attracted artists, collaborators, and attention from the international arts community.

Street Address:

20 Thomas Street

City:

New York

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA