Jump to content

Bushwick Starr

Coordinates: 40°41′43.8″N 73°54′17.3″W / 40.695500°N 73.904806°W / 40.695500; -73.904806
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Bushwick Starr is a non-profit theater in the Brooklyn neighborhood of the same name that was founded in 2007 by Sue Kessler and Noel Allain who serve as the creative and artistic director, respectively.[1] They were located on Starr Street until 2020 when their space was sold and they announced the purchase of and relocation to a former dairy plant at 419 Eldert Street.[2]

The Starr is known for its artists, including Jeremy O. Harris, Daniel Fish, Dave Malloy, and Heather Christian.[2] They first programmed a full season in 2009 and were firmly a part of the Off Off Broadway community by 2011.[1]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Soloski, Alexis (2014-10-02). "A Brooklyn Home for Artists, With Love". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  2. ^ a b Bahr, Sarah (2021-09-21). "Bushwick Starr Gets New $2.2 Million Home". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-02.

40°41′43.8″N 73°54′17.3″W / 40.695500°N 73.904806°W / 40.695500; -73.904806