As the center of New York’s creative culture, Brooklyn is filled with various types of performance venues. While Manhattan is home to more mainstream spaces, such as the theaters of the Theater District or the art galleries of SoHo, in Brooklyn a different kind of performance space prevails, that champions the creativity that deviates from the norm, a symbol of what Brooklyn has become. Brooklyn is a magnet for emerging artists and producers who want to take risks, filled with fascinating ideas of artistic expression. Here are some of the more outlandish performance spaces in the borough, based off an article I found online:
Then She Fell (Williamsburg): Based off of “Alice in Wonderland”, a naturally unusual piece of art to begin with, this is an immersive experience located in an historic hospital ward and designed for just 15 audience members encouraged to explore hidden corners, unlock concealed secrets and try mysterious elixirs.
The Gemini & Scorpio Loft (Gowanus): Since its founding in 2002, the Gemini & Scorpio Loft has become famous for its costume parties, but now hosts a variety of events such as theatrical performances, interactive artistic experiences, fashion shows and music showcases.
The Brick (Williamsburg): A not-for-profit theater located in a former body shop, it’s dedicated to giving emerging artists a place for their voices to be heard. It puts on monthly performance series and world premieres.
The Bushwick Starr (Bushwick): The Bushwick Starr is a not-for-profit that welcomes theater, dance and puppetry performances located, surprisingly, in Bushwick. It hosts several annual programs and showcases. Some of those who work with the Bushwick Starr include Brooklyn Gypsies, which puts on innovative shows throughout the year, the puppet-wielding Puppets and Poets and the Big Green Theater, a playwriting program for environmentally conscious writers.
Grace Exhibition Space (Bushwick): This is devoted to performance art, regularly welcoming artists from around the world. Last year they opened The Great American Performing Arts Festival, which has welcomed artists from around the world, and the venue has attracted such notable names as Antoni Karwowski and La Pocha Nostra art troupe.
Maria Haymandou 