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Playlab NYC

New York, NY

Founded in January 2008. At PLAYLAB NYC we are mad scientists of imagination. We concoct, unleash and support enjoyably absurd and absurdly enjoyable amusements, that engage artists and audiences in the spirit of play.

  1. about 14 hours ago
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    Playlab NYC
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    MARAT/SADE- Fab Funding towards Completion of Production! by Marc Huestis

    "Marc Huestis Presents THRILLPEDDLERS production of MARAT/SADE" - an outrageous thrilling take on a revolutionary theatrical classic!

    • 150% funded $6,770 pledged
    • 66 backers
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  2. 3 days ago
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    Playlab NYC
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    The Driveway Tour by Open Eye Figure Theatre

    The Driveway Tour brings original, family-friendly theater directly into neighborhoods, and backyards creating a true community event.

    • 22% funded $675 pledged
    • 27 backers
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  3. on May 15
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    Playlab NYC
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    NY Shakespeare Exchange Sonnet Project *And Island, too by Ross Williams

    Shakespeare, only better.

    • 109% funded $49,255 pledged
    • 773 backers
    • Funded May 17, 2012
  4. on May 15
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    Playlab NYC
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    The Accidental Insight of Sebastian Kraine by Dominik Krzanowski

    Unlike Alice in Wonderland, Sebastian Kraine doesn’t fall down a rabbit hole, it comes after him. A magical theatrical story.

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/20/2012)
  5. on May 10
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    Playlab NYC
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    I was wondering if there was any update regarding the Paper Theater?
  6. on April 18
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    Playlab NYC
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    Produce Tucker Max's "I Hope They Serve Beer on Broadway" by Christopher Carter Sanderson

    Dare us to put Tucker Max's stories on stage? Ok, we'll do it! Debauchery, hilarity LIVE (theatrically simulated) madness!

    • 0% funded $11.00 pledged
    • 2 backers
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  7. on April 13
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    Playlab NYC
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    Cab Calloway's Minnie the Moocher by Pointless Theatre Co.

    Pointless Theatre is producing an original jazz puppet spectacle "Cab Calloway's Minnie the Moocher"

    • 122% funded $4,080 pledged
    • 80 backers
    • Funded Apr 13, 2012
  8. on February 23
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    Playlab NYC
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    Obos by Really Brothers

    Obos are unique figurine toys with attachable parts. The more you have, the more creative you can be. Eco-friendly. Good design.

    • 369% funded $23,996 pledged
    • 868 backers
    • Funded Mar 06, 2012
  9. on January 23
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    Playlab NYC
    backed a project

    The Tiger Lillies: Rime of the Ancient Mariner by The Tiger Lillies and Mark Holthusen

    Tiger Lillies debut their 90-minute musical adaptation of Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

    • 100% funded $14,137 pledged
    • 108 backers
    • Funded Feb 08, 2012
  10. on January 9
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    Playlab NYC
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    Molotov Theatre Group brings Fat Men in Skirts to NYC by Kevin Finkelstein

    Molotov Theatre Group is bringing its critically acclaimed summer 2011 production of Nicky Silver's "Fat Men in Skirts" to New York!

    • 105% funded $3,152 pledged
    • 39 backers
    • Funded Jan 09, 2012