THEATER LAB INC

Name

THEATER LAB INC

Legal name

THEATER LAB Inc.

Website

https://theatrelabnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

Keywords

• Live performance venue
• Theater productions
• Artist development programs
• Performing arts nonprofit
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

NEW YORK, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Theaterlab generates revenue through ticket sales for productions, with tiered pricing (Access, Standard, True Cost) allowing audiences to pay according to their means and level of generosity for artists.
2. Production & Space Rentals: Rental programs including Theater rentals, Atelier space, Gallery space, and Space to Create (readings, rehearsals, workshops) provide revenue from independent artists and companies.
3. Donations & Grants: Tax-deductible contributions from individual donors, plus grants from government entities (NYSCA, DCLA), foundations (Leon Levy Foundation, Stavros Niarchos Foundation), and special programs like IndieSpace's Little Venue That Could Grant.
4. Fiscal Sponsorship Administration: Theaterlab provides fiscal sponsorship services to artists and companies like For the Fun LLC, collecting administrative fees while facilitating fundraising for sponsored projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Theaterlab operates as a nonprofit performing arts organization and three-venue performance space in Manhattan's Garment District. The organization produces and presents intimate live theater productions (Theaterlab Presents), curates rental seasons for independent producers (TLAB Shares, First Look Series, Atelier @ Theaterlab), offers flexible space rentals for rehearsals and workshops (Space to Create), and runs artist development programs (Backstitch Residency, Hotel New Work, Gallery Series). It also operates free community programs such as Round The Block! and Every Body In The House.

Product overview

Theaterlab is a not-for-profit arts organization operating as a multi-venue performance space and artist development hub in New York's Garment District. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs: Theaterlab Presents hosts limited-run world premieres; TLAB Shares provides curated rental seasons for independent producers; First Look Series supports emerging artists with rapid development; Atelier @ Theaterlab offers experimental development space; and Space to Create provides flexible rentals for readings, rehearsals, and workshops. Community-facing programs include Round The Block! (free promenade performances), Every Body In The House (monthly community gatherings), and Celebrate The Artist (international artist events). The organization operates three white-box venues—The Theater (60-seat main stage), The Gallery (25-seat experimental space), and The Atelier (45-seat development space)—with all programs supporting the development and presentation of innovative live performance work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• First Look Series: A dedicated track for emerging artists and companies to get new work on its feet and in front of an audience, with feedback sessions.
• TLAB Shares
• Theaterlab Presents
• Hotel New Work
• Backstitch Residency
• Space to Create
• Round The Block!
• MINIFEST
• MeltingPlot Festival
• Gallery Series
• Mothers Myths Monsters
• Every Body In The House
• Celebrate The Artist
• Atelier @ Theaterlab

Products and services

• Theaterlab Presents Limited runs of New York and World Premieres featuring artists working at the edge of performance innovation, offering audiences intimate access to groundbreaking live performances.
• TLAB Shares Curated rental season showcasing NYC's independent producers, directors, and companies presenting full-length works in Theaterlab's Theater and Gallery spaces.
• First Look Series Dedicated track for emerging artists and companies to quickly develop new work and present it to audiences at the precipice of a production's journey, with feedback sessions included.
• Atelier @ Theaterlab Curated rental program dedicated to supporting emerging companies experimenting with theatrical forms and pre-premiere productions in development, featuring low-tech and low-stakes creative flexibility.
• Space to Create Flexible rental program providing space for individuals and companies to develop their work, including readings, rehearsals, workshops, and development of world premieres.
• MELTINGPLOT Festival Inaugural festival featuring 30 performances over two weeks presenting new participatory live performance work from 5 creators.
• MINIFEST One-day-only festival celebrating miniature performances where performers from all disciplines inhabit Theaterlab and engage audiences with fresh perspectives.
• Backstitch Residency Artist residency program inviting NYC's most interesting performance crafters to explore their own brilliance, supporting artists making significant moves across genres.
• Hotel New Work Artistic respite providing space where collaboratively-driven companies can unpack ideas and share work in early stages of development with engaged spectators.
• Gallery Series Platform for early, never-before-seen experimental solo work and new artistic territory, championing the unique potential of individual performers.
• The Theater (Venue Rental) 31' x 31' performance space with 9'2" ceiling, maximum 60 seats, featuring rigged lighting system, glossy white Marley floor, 7 movable walls, ETC Element Light board, sound system, and 2 digital projectors.
• The Gallery (Venue Rental) 20' x 21' gallery space with 9'2" ceiling, maximum 25 seats, featuring dimmable track lights, sound system, and portable projector.
• The Atelier (Venue Rental) 20' x 38.5' main space with maximum 45 seats, featuring natural light from south-facing windows, LED work lights, and separate green room.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Services Administrative and fundraising infrastructure provided to fiscally-sponsored companies such as For the Fun LLC, with Theaterlab collecting administrative fees while facilitating donations for sponsored projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,700+ audience members in 2025 season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• For the Fun LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiscally-sponsored company producing (No) Refunds for Edinburgh Fringe 2026. Theaterlab provides administrative oversight and fundraising infrastructure as fiscal sponsor, with the production team including Katy Murphy, Grant Kennedy Lewis, Kelsey Robins, and Olivia Winn.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Tank NYC: NYC nonprofit presenting experimental performance and supporting emerging artists through low-cost rental programming and festivals. Comparable as a small-capacity experimental venue and artist launchpad.
• Dixon Place: Lower Manhattan nonprofit theater and performance venue supporting experimental work-in-progress, residencies, and emerging artists. Operates a comparable intimate-space rental and curated season model in NYC's downtown arts ecosystem.
• HERE Arts Center: NYC-based nonprofit performing arts venue and artist incubator in SoHo with multi-space programming, residency initiatives, and a similar community-centered mission. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-sized experimental performance hub; Managing Director Andy Lynn previously worked there.
• The Flea Theater: Downtown NYC nonprofit theater known for producing new and experimental work via its resident company and rental model. Comparable as an intimate-venue presenting nonprofit serving emerging artists in lower Manhattan.
• The Brick Theater: Brooklyn-based independent nonprofit venue focused on experimental performance and emerging artists with low-overhead, festival-driven programming. Comparable as a small-scale indie presenting/rental organization supporting new work.
• La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club: Legendary NYC nonprofit experimental theater organization supporting global artists-in-residence and presenting innovative performance. Comparable as a multi-decade, multi-program NYC performing arts incubator with international artist exchange programming.
• Soho Rep: NYC nonprofit producing and presenting organization focused on bold new work in intimate downtown spaces. Comparable in mission (experimental theater, artist development) and operational scale as a small NYC indie venue operator.

Others

• A.R.T./New York: NYC nonprofit service organization supporting small and mid-size theaters with resources, advocacy, and emergency grants. Theaterlab received COVID relief funds via A.R.T./New York; relevant as an industry-support comparator and funding intermediary.
• IndieSpace: NYC nonprofit consortium supporting independent small venues through grants, advocacy, and consulting services. Theaterlab is a grantee; relevant as the funding/ecosystem umbrella for Theaterlab's segment.

Broad incumbents

• St. Ann's Warehouse: Larger Brooklyn-based nonprofit performing arts presenter with broader resources and international programming. Board member Jolene Noelle is affiliated; comparable as a NYC presenter/venue model but at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt-Av2GVGbvhXOI_HiK3hWQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheaterlabNYC
• Instagraminstagram.com/theaterlab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theater-lab-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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