FRIGID is proud to be a quirky, black-box basement, Off-Off-Broadway venue where artists aren’t afraid to make bold choices and try new things. While certain stories or styles of performance may be curated by the festival & its coordinators, you can generally expect something a little more off-the-beaten-path in our space!

Most shows with FRIGID are priced between $7-$25, and/or offer a “pay-what-you-can” option (with a minimum of $7) PLUS a $2.50 transaction fee.

You can also buy tickets at the door (cash or card) without the fee, but with a small 45-seat house we cannot guarantee a show won’t sell out – therefore we strongly recommend purchasing in advance.

We are a basement blackbox only accessible by stairs. The theatre is general admission (not assigned seating) for up to 45 patrons with a mix of cushioned theatrical chairs and free-standing plastic chairs. We have two bathrooms available via another (small) set of stairs.

The small-but-mighty bar is open for most evening performances with a selection of wine, beer, & cider – plus non-alcoholic options like soda and water. Please note we are not a full-service bar.

If you are running <10 minutes late, there is a chance you will be able to make it into the show. After this point, we cannot guarantee a staff member will be at the door and able to grant entry. It is also up to the discretion of each show to handle late seating. Please note that late arrival does not qualify for a refund.

If you are feeling unwell, please email boxoffice@frigid.nyc to exchange for a streaming link at no additional charge (IF streaming is available). If streaming is not available, we may try to exchange for another date of the same production or another show in the same festival.

Since we are a small team, please give as much notice as possible to increase your chances of receiving the link or exchanging in time for the performance.

Applications for Gotham open annually around June/July with the festival occurring in late November. Gotham has no application or participation fee – just submit your 15-60 minute story that fits the given theme. Join our mailing list to learn when submissions open for 2027, as well as other festivals & opportunities hosted by FRIGID!