Rattlestick Theater Launches Season with Ethan Lipton Premiere and $4.5M Renovation for Accessibility

March 26, 2025
Rattlestick Theater Launches Season with Ethan Lipton Premiere and $4.5M Renovation for Accessibility
  • The 2024-2025 season of Rattlestick Theater kicked off with the premiere of Ethan Lipton's 'We Are Your Robots', directed by Leigh Silverman.

  • This season also includes a successful run of the new musical 'We Are Your Robots', co-produced with Theatre for a New Audience.

  • Looking ahead, Rattlestick will present 'Two Sisters Find a Box of Lesbian Erotica in the Woods', running from March 28 to April 26, 2025, featuring Emma Horwitz and Bailey Williams.

  • In addition to its vibrant programming, Rattlestick Theater has embarked on a $4.5 million renovation of its West Village venue, which has been home to the theater since 1999.

  • The renovation aims to enhance accessibility with the installation of an elevator, new bathrooms, expanded dressing rooms, sound-proof flooring and windows, and a larger lobby and ticket counter.

  • This project is expected to be completed by spring 2026, transforming the theater into a more accessible space.

  • The redesign will create a flexible performance space that can accommodate various productions and increase the capacity for community events.

  • Artistic Director Will Davis expressed pride in the renovation's focus on accessibility and community engagement, emphasizing Rattlestick's nearly 30-year commitment to artistic freedom and empowerment.

  • Rattlestick has a rich history, having produced over 125 new plays and played a crucial role in launching the careers of notable playwrights like Martyna Majok and Heidi Schreck.

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