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Off The Top

First Preview: Jun 2, 2017
Opening Date: Jun 7, 2017
Closing Date: Jun 29, 2017
Running Time: 01:20
Off The Top
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SoHo Playhouse
15 Vandam Street, New York City, NY 10013
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Off The Top - Neuroscience With Attitude

Science rapper Baba Brinkman (Rap Guide to Evolution) teams up with neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin (host of "Science Goes to the Movies" on PBS) to explore the brain basis of improvisation and comedy.

What's going on "under the hood" when a comedian riffs or a rapper freestyles? Why are the spontaneous moments of life always the most memorable? Does anything actually rhyme with Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex? 

A married couple in real life, Baba and Heather bring you the latest research on brain science and creativity while putting their odd-couple relationship under the microscope. 
Off Broadway
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13

Performance Schedule

WEDNESDAYS in JUNE @ 7:30 PM

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office isn't wheelchair accessible. 5 steps, no railing, ramp, or elevator.

  • Curb Ramps

    Available drop-off zones

  • Restroom

    Not wheelchair accessible. Next to Huron Club, down two flights of stairs (10 steps).

  • Seating

    178 seat proscenium theatre

  • Elevator/Escalator

    None on Premises

  • Telephone

    None on premises

  • Entrance

    5 steps to enter the building and to reach the box office / theatre.

  • Visual Assistance

    None available

  • Folding Armrests

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  • Assisted Listening System

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  • Wheelchair Info

    Not wheelchair accessible - 8 steps to entrance

  • Parking

    Street parking only

  • Water Fountain

    None on premises

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