American Theatre of Actors

Email: americantheatreofactors@gmail.com

Website: americantheatreofactors.org

Address

314 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019

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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.