OUR MISSION
The Bushwick Starr is a full-scale non profit performance venue and Presenting Organization dedicated to bringing a continuum of art and artists to the Bushwick community. Focusing on the presentation of theater, dance, and music, The Bushwick Starr offers a professional and supportive space in which to develop and present new work. We aim to foster an open social environment for artists and audiences to interact within the growing neighborhood of Bushwick.
OUR HISTORY
The Bushwick Starr began in 2001 as a developmental space for the New York based theater company, Fovea Floods, Inc. In 2004, the company helped to fully convert the space to a black-box venue while producing a large-scale theatrical run. In the subsequent years, as the neighborhood of Bushwick began to transform into a thriving artistic nexus desirous of space and support, we decided to open our doors to other artists. Since doing so, we have quickly grown into a bustling theatrical venue, enjoyed by artists and audiences near and far.
OUR COMMUNITY
The Bushwick Starr theater stands in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn, and at the crossroads of our neighborhood’s unique culture, history, and community. Our performance space strives to unite these elements within an artistic forum and serve as a place where both artistic and community based dialogue can be encouraged and explored. We offer affordable space and performances to both the local community, and artists throughout the New York metro area. Our visitors experience a warm, welcoming, and vibrant atmosphere.
OUR ARTISTS
The Bushwick Starr believes in supporting serious artists caught in a moment of exploration. We offer a supportive space for artistic development that serves as a refuge held away from high production costs and expectations. We present works-in-progress, ongoing performance workshops, and full-scale productions. Our artists offer new, experimental, multi-disciplinary work to a diverse community of theater-goers.
