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About The Wild Project
The Wild Project is an intimate, nonprofit theater venue and production space located in the heart of New York City's East Village. Known as NYC’s Premier Nonprofit Theater Venue, it hosts a diverse lineup, including film series and live collaborations, and is actively fundraising to secure its building under the Root Us in the LES initiative. With fixed seats in the main theater, each performance offers a close-up, immersive experience perfect for indie theater lovers and film enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or part of a traveling company, we’ve got you covered for planning a visit, finding easy ways to get there, and securing your seats for upcoming events like the East Village Queer Film Festival (EVQFF) and the New York No Limits Film Series.
Venue details, nearby lodging, and dining options help you plan a comfortable trip to The Wild Project. Street parking in the area is limited, so consider nearby garages, public transit, or rideshare options. The closest subway access is the F Train to 2nd Ave, with multiple bus routes serving the area. Nearby hotels such as The Bowery Hotel and The Standard, East Village provide convenient stays within walking distance. For those driving, nearby Stuytown garages on Avenue C offer alternatives. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and restaurants to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 89 fixed seats in an intimate theater (groundplan lists 89 seats).
- Address: 195 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009.
- Venue type: nonprofit theater venue and production space in the East Village; described as New York City’s Premier Nonprofit Theater Venue.
- Seating chart: groundplan and lighting plots show an 89-seat layout for the main theater.
- Parking: no on-site parking; nearby private garages exist (e.g., Stuytown garages on Ave C and nearby East Village garages). Street parking is limited with typical NYC restrictions.
- Transit: nearest subway access includes the F Train to 2nd Ave; multiple bus options serve the area.
- Nearby hotels: The Bowery Hotel (335 Bowery) and The Standard, East Village (25 Cooper Square) are in walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: East Village Queer Film Festival (EVQFF); New York No Limits Film Series; live/film collaborations via wildprojectTV.
- Renaming/demolition status: venue remains The Wild Project; as of 2025 it was actively fundraising to purchase its building (Root Us in the LES) and not slated for demolition.