Horse Trade Theater Group Announces August Events

HORSE TRADE THEATER GROUP is a self-sustaining theater development group; with a focus on new work, it has produced a massive quantity of stimulating downtown theater. Horse Trade's Resident Artist Program offers a home to a select group of Independent Theater artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy. It is also the home of FRIGID New York - the first and only festival of its kind in New York City.

"If it's fun, funky, artsy, absurd and original, chances are it's probably from the folks at Horse Trade Theater Group" The Villager

WEEKLY EVENTS

Penny's Open Mic
Every Tuesday @ 9pm $3
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this weekly gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.

Rising Sun Performance Company presents
The Last Supper
Every Wednesday @ 8pm $18
The Red Room (85 East 4th Street)
Adapted from the 1995 cult movie written by Dan Rosen, the play follows five house-sharing university students who invite a different guest for dinner and discussion every week. After arguing with, and accidentally killing a violent, racist guest, the students decide that this may just be the way to rid the world of undesirable people...

MONTHLY EVENTS

God Tastes Like Chicken
Thursday, August 5 @ 10:30pm FREE
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
The brainchild of erotic balloon artist John Murdock, the cast of God Tastes Like Chicken serves up society's sacred cows medium rare, with improv, sketch comedy, stand-up, chickens, and heresy.

The Adam Wade Show @ 7pm
BTK Band @ 9pm
Monday, August 9 $5
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
Moth storytelling favorite, Adam Wade, has put together many of his winning heartfelt and humorous stories for a special show. He'll also sing a few songs, and play video shorts. No two shows will be the same. A different featured guest will start the evening off. The BTK Band, NYC's hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band, will follow Adam. Raconteurs regale the audience with true stories from their lives while music and lyrics are improvised to turn their stories into songs. As if Tom Waits and The Moth delivered a baby from the gaping maw of Chaos.

Sketch Block
Wednesday, August 11 @ 9pm $5
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
Sketch Comedy meets Block Party. This monthly show features a guest host comedian, three guest sketch troupes and drinking. Come meet, mingle, and perform!

TOLD
An evening of themed storytelling
Monday, August 16 @ 7pm Pay-What-You-Will
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
TOLD is a monthly storytelling show hosted by Seth Lind. Each month New York's best performers take the stage to tell true stories related to a central theme. A special guest provides interludes to glue the evening together into a collective experience.

Revealed Burlesque
Wednesday, August 18 @ 10pm $20
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
Revealed is a cutting-edge burlesque show with a sinfully dirty twist. This unique and extra-sultry night features the sexiest, most notorious burlesque performers in New York City, as you've never seen them before! Come experience an evening of salacious striptease and skin, where the climax of each number leaves everything...revealed.

Soul Glo
Thursday, August 19 @ 10:30pm $5
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
Soul Glo is a variety show starring the all African-American cast of Nobody's Token performing a completely improvised sitcom. The show also features multi-cultural stand-up and sketch comedy by some of the most talented underground comics in New York.

Cognac Live Radio Orchestra
Sunday, August 22 @ 7pm Pay-What-You-Will
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
"Turn on the radio, Dad, it's Sunday!" Cognac Live Radio Orchestra presents a sweet tirade of radio plays, audio sketches, and character pieces. Experience foley effects, musical acts, and a professional dance crew bringing you a delightful live comedy hour. Free clementines.

A Flawed Pursuit of Happiness
Wednesday, August 25 @ 9pm Pay-What-You-Will
UNDER St. Marks (94 St. Marks Place)
Tim Warner is one of the most brutally honest and vulnerable comedians working today. His material scrutinizes the outside world by sharing all the mistakes he has made in life. While focusing on his flaws, he breaks down the fourth wall and connects with audiences cautiously exposing his hope for humanity.

2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats

Best Off-Broadway Musical - Top 3

1. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - New World Stages

22.4% of votes

2. Mexodus - Minetta Lane Theatre

11.4% of votes

3. Bat Boy - City Center

8.1% of votes

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