The Prisoner at Theatre for a New Audience

Theatre for a New Audience is at 262 Ashland Place, NY.

Founded in 1979 by Jeffrey Horowitz, Theatre for a New Audience is a modern classical theatre that produces Shakespeare alongside major classic and contemporary plays with some of today’s most exciting artists. After 19 months of closure, on October 30, 2021, Theatre for a New Audience began live performance with the New York premiere of Gnit by Will Eno, directed by Oliver Butler. An internationally respected theatre, TFANA mounts three to five productions annually, serving an audience of 30,000 to 50,000. In addition, the Theatre engages its community through free Humanities Programs for general audiences, extensive creative development opportunities for artists, and the largest in-depth arts in education programs to introduce Shakespeare and classic drama to New York City Public School students across the five boroughs. Additionally, the Theatre is committed to building a vibrant and diverse young audience through its New Deal program, which offers $20 tickets to patrons aged 30 or under and all full-time students. Since its founding, the Theatre has produced nearly 90 masterworks including 33 of Shakespeare’s 38 plays. It has grown to become the second largest theatre dedicated to Shakespeare in New York and the sixth largest in the United States. It has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence. Its productions and associated artists have received numerous nominations and awards, including the Drama Desk, Obie, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel and the Tony.