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Founded in early 2001, Nicu's Spoon produces socially reflective theater that presents new ideas, challenges stereotypes and emotionally moves audiences in an unexpected way.  The theater group gives voice to different ethnicities and abilities, whose stories often go untold. It is committed to involve the spectrum of diverse and multi-abled voices in its play selection, programs and internships, in its artistic, production and volunteer staffs, and in its audience.

Past productions include Displaced, a play written by five women, based on stories, testimonies, songs and poetry of women and children refugees; To Kill a Mockingbird with a multi-racial cast; In Perpetuity Throughout the Universe a story of a woman who is a ghostwriter for hate books.

Nicu's Spoon has also presented plays with (American Sign Language) ASL interpretation. In 2003 we presented George Orwell’s 1984 and A Murder of Crows by OBIE Award winner Mac Wellman, both pieces about individuality and the struggle to stand up for beliefs. Handicapped actors performed in both shows. In 2004 the group presented SubUrbia by Eric Bogosian and were awarded the 2004 OOBR award for best production.

The production Stumps introduced a new kind of performance for deaf and hearing audiences, called "co-playing."  In 2006, the U.S. premiere of Skin Tight was a hit. Buried Child which challenged the stereotype that a deaf/mute actor could not act onstage.

 

   
 

• Directions: Subway: B, D, F, V to 42nd Street - Bryant Park

• ADA Compliant Restrooms: 2 bathrooms, one ADA compliant
• Box Office
• Disability Access: Elevator building
• Disability Assistance: Our staff will assist
• Space Rental: email rentals@spoontheater.org

Get involved with Nicu's Spoon

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Donations through Nicu's Spoon's Web site: click on donate now at NYCHarities
• Volunteer Opportunities: email info@spoontheater.org