Organization Details

Audiences are composed of people who, because of economics, geographical location, disability, age, and the like, cannot afford tickets or gain access to thought-provoking entertainment.

A company of 22 actors, directors and playwrights, representing cultures of Africa, Europe, North, Central and South America, we work in three areas of programming: developing new works, performing repertory, and mainstage touring.

We perform for adults and children in unusual spaces, such as dining rooms, gyms and community rooms in senior centers, nursing homes, women's centers, community centers, parks & recreation centers, and public libraries.

Occasionally, productions end up on spectacular stages, such as Round Lake Auditorium, Camden Opera House and Saratoga Music Hall.

We average 300 performances/year for an audience of approximately 30,000.

Arriving self-contained at performance sites, we put up a set, not unlike a traveling circus, but with a message.

Performances are interactive and followed by a discussion/ workshop.

While we load out, company members assist viewers with evaluations, which help us determine if the project 'speaks' to them. Currently touring is "Isaiah's Dream - A Parade of Poets." We also offer workshops in the performing arts.

Tours to libraries, schools, senior centers, Northeastern universities and multicultural organizations are ongoing.

Local theatre performances have been at the H.E.R.E. Arts Center and Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

In rep: "Ebony Black" (inspired by Snow White) and for seniors and elderly: "Voices of the Town - A Vaudeville Salute!" In our children's series: a pop/ hiphop "Little Red - Girl from the Hood" ("fresh & funny," NY Times) which premiered at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows, followed by a tour of special ed daycamps for minority autistic children.

We have been selected for free promotion on WNYC's S.T.A.R. Initiative.

NY Artists Unlimited is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Gannett Foundation/USA Weekend, NY Council for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Nancy Quinn Fund, A.R.T./New York-Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Puffin Foundation, Twelfth Night Club, City Parks Foundation, Bossak-Heilbron Charitable Foundation, and individual donors.

The company holds a Volunteers for Youth award from the NYC Department of Juvenile Justice.

Artistic Director Melba LaRose is a Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster candidate, listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who of American Women, and Who's Who in Executives & Professionals. She is a member of the League of Professional Theatre Women and the International Centre for Women Playwrights.

Address

212 W. 14 St., Suite #2A
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-6036

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