Organization Details:

Dixon Place, a home for performing and literary artists, is dedicated to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theater, dance, and literature at various stages of development. An artistic laboratory with an audience, we serve as a safety net, enabling artists to present challenging and questioning work that pushes the limits of artistic expression. With a warm, nurturing atmosphere that encourages and inspires artists of all stripes and persuasions, we place special emphasis on the needs of women, people of color, youth, seniors, and lesbian/gay artists. The artist's experience is given top priority through our professional atmosphere and remuneration, and the process is enhanced through the reaction of our adventurous audiences. Dixon Place is a local haven for creativity as well as an international model for the open exploration of the process of creation.

Description and/or History:
Dixon Place is a non-profit organization founded in 1986 to provide a space for literary and performing artists to create and develop new works in front of a live audience. While other venues of its kind have since died off, or now only present established artists, Dixon Place remains at the heart of the New York experimental performance scene. Taking risks is crucial to the life of Dixon Place, its artists, and its audiences.

Contact people:

Tim Ranney, Marketing Director, (212) 219-0736 , 4, (email) Leslie Strongwater, Program Director, (212) 219-0736 , 2, (email) Emily Morgan, Executive Director, (212) 219-0736 , 1, (email)

Address:

161 Chrystie St New York, NY 10002 (See a map)

Directions:

161 Chrystie Street is on the west side of the street between Rivington & Delancey! F to 2nd Avenue, 6 to Bleecker, JMZ to Bowery.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: F to 2nd Avenue, 6 to Bleecker, JMZ to Bowery,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5-10   Nearest Bus Stop: m21 on Houston