The Bushwick Starr was named among The Village Voice Best of NYC 2008:
"...an intimate space for seeing great new work..."
“If all forms of performing arts had to culminate into one place, then it would have to be at The Bushwick Starr - because this popular venue is a platform promoting creativity and art through theater shows, dance and music. The massive space and comfortable seating, along with brilliant performances enhanced with state-of-art acoustics and lighting, create an experience that is truly magical! Your talented troupe can also rent this venue to practice before performing live in front of the cheerful Brooklyn crowd!”
- The Travel Channel (New York Destination Guide)
“…The Bushwick Starr has become a cornerstone of one of New York’s fastest growing art scenes in one of New York’s most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods.”
- The Columbia Journalist; December, 2007
“Sue, Noel and (in-house technical director) Jay Maury run the space like clockwork and provide such a welcoming atmosphere to performers and audience goers. The space has been home to all kinds of performances from dance to theater to music, as well as some pretty legendary parties.”
- BushwickBK; April, 2008
“While the Bushwick Starr is built to provide the traditional amenities of a black box theater, the theater producers have been looking to expand their offerings to provide emerging artists with technical assistance for more unusual uses of the space. The space has featured music shows, experimental theater and dance, comedy and acrobatics in the two years that it has been operating on Starr Street. Kessler hopes the community of artists grows around the theater, making Bushwick more of a destination for experimental work.”
- The Brooklyn Courier; May, 2008
“I sauntered over to the welcoming concession stand to chat with the girls there. I'm actually not exaggerating; the concession stand actually is quite welcoming…There are warm Christmas lights strung about, plush couches and little personal touches around their rasquachi establishment that make you want to settle in and, well, chat.”
- Classic Wines; March, 2008
“One of the only Bushwick spaces dedicated solely to theater, music and dance, The Bushwick Starr began humbly in 2001. In 2003, the venue was converted into a fully-functional black box theater with the capacity to transform into a spacious concert venue. It also boasts a roof deck with killer views of the Manhattan skyline.”
- MetroMix (New York)
Read full articles about The Bushwick Starr:
Check out these write-ups of our annual performance festival, THE BUSHWHACK SERIES:
nytheatre.com (2009)
Podcast with nytheatre.com (2009)
L Magazine (2009)
The Brooklyn Courier (2009)
bushwickbk.com (2008)
thebrooklyncourier.com (2008)
Accolades:
“The Bushwick Starr is a beautiful new space with a vibe that’s friendly and edgy at the same time. A much-needed addition to the indie theatre scene!” - Martin Denton, nytheatre.com
“We have held six different shows at the Bushwick Starr over the last year or so, and we could not have developed our current body of work without it. The combination of the staff, the space, and the location has provided an incredibly welcoming environment to our ensemble and to our audiences.” - Connie Hall / Conni’s Avant Garde Restaurant, Bushwick Starr artist-in-residence
“Supporting The Bushwick Starr feels great because I know my money is going towards exciting, important, and diverse arts programming.” - Nancy Marshall, Bushwick Starr contributor