Frigid New York is an an independent, non-profit theater company operating UNDER St Marks Theater, a historic off-off-Broadway venue in the East Village. We rent our space as well as co-produce shows with a wonderfully wide range of artists. And don’t forget our many annual festivals, including New York City Fringe! Run by a small yet dedicated staff of artists, producers, techs, and creatives, FRIGID strives to offer our community a space in which they can make their art their way.
Meet Our…
Since 1999, the Resident Program has offered an artistic home to a select group of Indie Theater Artists, pooling together a great deal of talent and energy while focusing on their individuality as independent companies.
FRIGID is home to two dozen monthly and recurring shows including open mics, improv, comedy, plays, storytelling, and more. These are shows we stand by and think you’ll love.
We are very grateful for the support we’ve received from All Arts, an Emmy-winning arts and culture hub is created by The WNET Group, the community-supported home of New York’s PBS stations.
What our artists are saying
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with the FRIGID family, whose passion, professionalism, and unwavering support create a true sense of belonging. The Queerly Festival is more than just a stage—it’s a space where diverse voices are celebrated, uplifted, and heard in an empowering and familiar environment.”
– Edu Díaz, A Drag is Born, New York City Fringe 2024 & Queerly 2024
“[During New York City Fringe] I loved how much I got to connect with artists working on other shows, and even at other venues — this has not always happened at other festivals where I have participated! All-Fringe events, . . . opportunities to engage virtually through Discord and ig takeovers, and the ability to standby for other festival shows all contributed to this greater level of connection between shows.”
– Natalie Kane, Conceal Me What I Am, New York City Fringe 2025
“I’ve been in the [New York City Fringe] festival maybe three times in the last couple of years. I always had a wonderful experience and by the last couple of shows, I had a full, happy house. Everything would go fine with the sound and the props etc. The people in charge of the venues were very capable and helped me in every way.”
D’yan Forest, mostly recently 90 Years of Songs and Scandal, New York City Fringe 2025
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