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Beyond Words

First Preview: Feb 8, 2027
Opening Date: Feb 18, 2027
Closing Date: Mar 7, 2027
Beyond Words

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Playing @
Ensemble Studio Theatre
549 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
Alex is an African Grey parrot. Irene is a researcher at Harvard University. Over the protests of her male colleagues, Irene teaches Alex to meaningfully communicate and solve problems at the level of a five-year-old child. This highly theatrical new work tracks their 30-year research experiment turned love story and captures man's longing to "talk with the animals." Inspired by the true life collaboration of Dr. Irene Pepperberg, and Alex.
Off BroadwayPlay - Drama

Written By
  • Laura Maria Censabella

Director
  • Colette Robert

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

  • Seating

    No fixed seating.

    Located on 2nd and 6th floors of ten-story loft building. 2nd floor seats 99. 6th floor seats 50.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Automatic. Lobby. Accesses all floors open to public.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    None.
  • Parking

    SVI Permit.
  • Curb Ramps

  • Entrance

    One 8" step.
  • Box Office

  • Restroom

    Unisex: 2nd floor, followed by two steps.
  • Water Fountain

    None.
  • Telephone

    2nd floor. Coin slot 65". Cord 24".
  • Assisted Listening System

    None.
  • Visual Assistance

    None.
  • Folding Armrests

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