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American Theatre of Actors

Email: americantheatreofactors@gmail.com

Address

314 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019

American Theatre of Actors

Public Transport

  • By Subway:
    A/B/D/1 to 59th St-Columbus Circle, C/E trains to 50th St

Accessibility

  • Curb Ramps

    Yes
  • Restroom

    Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator/Escalator

    All floors accessible by elevator.
  • Entrance

    Accessible by ramp, please call 24 hours in advance.
  • Water Fountain

    None
  • Assisted Listening System

    No
  • Wheelchair Info

    Each theater comes with 1-3 wheelchair seating locations.

Theater Description

The American Theatre of Actors was founded in 1976 by James Jennings, who continues as its President and Artistic Director. It is a repertory theatre company consisting of 50 actors, 15 playwrights and 8 directors. Its purpose is to promote the development of new playwrights, directors and actors and provide them a creative atmosphere in which to work without the pressures of commerical theatre.The plays are dramas and comedies dealing with the social and ethical problems of contemporary society. Over 965 new works have been presented and more than 11,000 actors have worked at A.T.A., including Dennis Quaid, Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Dan Lauria, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin O’Connor, William Fichtner, Edie Falco and Kathryn Hahn.

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