Ars Nova

OUR MISSION
Ars Nova is committed to developing and producing theater, comedy and music artists in the early stages of their professional careers.  Our unique development programs are designed to support outside-the-box thinking and encourage innovative, genre-bending work.  By providing a safe environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova gives voice to a new generation of artists and audiences, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work.  Ars Nova is a 501(C)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization.

programs
Ars Nova provides an artistic home for emerging talent by cultivating a hive of creative activity, both on stage—though developmental programs and performances—and off—through the support and cultivation of a thriving artist community. Click below for more information on our various programs.

On Stage

Off Stage

THE GANG

 

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Managing
Director
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Artistic
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Operations
Manager

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Marketing

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Development
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General

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Artistic Director
 

THE BOARD

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Jenny Steingart
President/Co-Founder
Ben Feldman
Jan Gura
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Mandy Hackett Howard Kagan James Lapine
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Stephen Siderow Doug Rappaport
Jon Steingart
Co-Founder
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Jonathan Teller  Alex Timbers

HISTORY
Ars Nova was founded in 2002 to provide a welcome home for young artists and audiences alike. In 2005 Ars Nova became a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization. Past mainstage productions include The Lapsburgh Layover, Be a Good Little WidowThe Wii Plays, ANT Fest, Now Circa Then, 54/10 Music Marathon, Bloodsong of Love, Missed Connections NYC, Sax & Dixon: We Thee Wed, Mel & El: Show & Tell, Two Girls for Five Bucks and the Ten Dollar Heartbreakers, Playlist, Jollyship the Whiz-Bang, Boom, From Up Here, Dixie’s Tupperware Party, At Least It’s Pink, 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, Holy Cross Sucks!, Freestyle Love Supreme and The Wau Wau Sisters.

Ars Nova was founded in memory of Gabe Wiener.

RENTALS
The Ars Nova Theater and Loft are available to rent for private events and rehearsals. 

To receive a quote for Special Event Bookings, please contact Kage Konsulting by phone at 646-873-4999 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For Workshops and Rehearsals, please contact General Manager Ann Marshall by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (no phone inquiries please).

If you would like to submit your work to any of our artistic programs, click here for our submission guidelines.

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