How to Defend Yourself

First Preview: Feb 22, 2023

Opening Date: Mar 13, 2023

Closing Date: Apr 2, 2023

Running Time: 01:40

https://www.nytw.org/show/how-to-defend-yourself/

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New York Theatre Workshop

79 East 4th Street, New York City, NY 10003

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In a DIY self-defense class, college students learn to use their bodies as weapons. They learn to fend off attackers. They learn “not to be a victim.” Self-defense becomes a channel for their rage, anxiety, confusion, trauma and desire—lots of desire. With sharp humor and brutal honesty, Liliana Padilla’s How to Defend Yourself explores what we want, how to ask for it and the violator and violated inside us all. Tony Award-winning NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown), Susan Smith Blackburn finalist Liliana Padilla (TWITCH) and Princess Grace Award winner Steph Paul (The Last Match) will co-direct the production.

Off Broadway Play - Drama

Show Notes: No intermission

Age Guidance: 16

Audience Advisory: How to Defend Yourself discusses but does not depict sex and sexual violence.

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY-THURSDAY @ 7 PM
FRIDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM

No 2 PM performance on February 25
No performance on March 14
No 7 PM performance on March 26

Written By

Liliana Padilla

Director

Liliana Padilla
Rachel Chavkin & Steph Paul

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Accessibility

Box Office

Counter 44"
Curb Ramps

Corner of 2nd Avenue & East 4th Street
Passenger Loading Zone

Front of Entrance
Restroom

All stalls are equipped with handrails and the first stall in the “GENERAL SEATING” restroom is sized to accommodate mobility aids. 35.75" Door to restrooms. Women's: Door 26". Stall 35" x48". Commode 15". Mens: Door 26". Stall 36" x 60". Commode 15". Urinal 27".
Elevator/Escalator

None
Entrance

Double doors (each 29.5")
Visual Assistance

Low vision seating available upon request as available. Programs available in large print: ask an usher, house manager, or box office representative
Water Fountain

Spout 36"
Assisted Listening System

FM Assistive Listening Devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis from the box office. An ID or credit card is required to borrow a listening device for the duration of the performance.
Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair accessible seating available
Folding Armrests

Wheelchair-accessible seats with tipping arms and wide seats available at all performances

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