Open Call: Mabou Mines SUITE/Space Residency, New York City
Creative Development Residency for Performance Artists
Opportunity Snapshot
Deadline: March 14, 2026
What: SUITE/Space Residency
Who: Performance and theater artists developing new work
Where: Mabou Mines, New York City, USA
Award: Two $4,000 stipends
Rehearsal Support: 80 hours of rehearsal space
Presentation: Public showings and performance run
Why You Might Apply to Mabou Mines SUITE/Space Residency
The SUITE/Space Residency provides performance artists with something that is increasingly difficult to access in New York City: dedicated rehearsal space combined with direct financial support.
By pairing stipends with rehearsal hours, mentorship, and a performance run, the residency supports artists across the entire development cycle of a new project. For artists working in experimental theater and performance, this framework allows ideas to evolve through rehearsal, dialogue, and public engagement rather than rushing toward immediate production.
About Mabou Mines SUITE/Space Residency
The SUITE/Space Residency at Mabou Mines supports the development of new performance work through rehearsal space, artistic dialogue, and public presentation opportunities.
Artists spend time developing works-in-progress within Mabou Mines’ creative environment, culminating in public showings and a short performance run. The residency reflects Mabou Mines’ long-standing commitment to experimental performance and interdisciplinary collaboration.
By situating artists within the context of Mabou Mines’ historic East Village theater space, the program connects emerging voices with one of New York’s most influential experimental theater institutions.
What Is Offered
Selected artists receive a comprehensive development package including financial support, rehearsal resources, and mentorship.
Artists receive:
- $4,000 stipend
- 80 hours of rehearsal space at Mabou Mines
- Public in-process showings during development
- Three-day run of the developed work with a 50/50 box office split
- Technical and administrative support
- Ongoing artistic dialogue with the Mabou Mines Artistic Directors and collective
- Workshops with Associate Artist David Thomson, drawing on his work with the Artist Sustainability Project
- Complimentary tickets to Mabou Mines events for the duration of the residency
This structure supports artists through development, rehearsal, and presentation phases while fostering dialogue with Mabou Mines’ artistic community.
Who Should Apply to Mabou Mines SUITE/Space Residency
This opportunity is best suited for artists who:
- Are developing new performance or theater projects
- Work in experimental or interdisciplinary formats
- Need rehearsal space and financial support to advance a work-in-progress
- Are interested in engaging with Mabou Mines’ experimental theater context
Artists working across performance, theater, and hybrid disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Why Mabou Mines SUITE/Space Residency Matters
In New York City, rehearsal space and sustained development time are often the most limited resources for performance artists. Programs like SUITE/Space provide essential infrastructure that allows artists to test ideas, refine work, and engage audiences during the creative process.
By combining stipends, rehearsal hours, and performance opportunities, the residency supports artists at a stage where new work can meaningfully evolve.
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