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Theater For A New Audience (TFANA) brings Shakespeare and classical drama to life in Brooklyn’s Polonsky Shakespeare Center. Opened in 2013, this Off-Broadway venue blends Elizabethan courtyard design with modern staging, offering flexible seating configurations that adapt from intimate readings to full productions. The main stage accommodates up to the best available price seats, with additional studio space that can be configured for smaller ensembles and readings. TFANA is a cornerstone of contemporary classical theatre in New York City.
Secure your seats for compelling productions, from beloved Shakespeare to developing classical works. We’ve got you covered with clear seating details, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining choices to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
Venue details matter when planning a theatre trip. TFANA’s elegant layout places the audience in three-sided seating around the stage, offering multiple configurations (including proscenium, thrust, round, and more). The main stage seats up to the best available price, while the studio provides intimate settings for readings and development work. While there is no on-site parking, multiple nearby garages and street parking options exist, and public transit is highly convenient. The theater is located at 262 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217, just steps from major subway lines and transit hubs.
Nearby hotels offer convenient stays for theatre-goers: Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown (300 Schermerhorn St, ~0.5 miles) and Even Hotel Brooklyn (46 Nevins St, ~0.4 miles). For a complete experience, check out our recommended nearby restaurants and lodging options through trusted affiliate partners.
Notable moments include TFANA’s continued commitment to quality classical theatre, with productions featuring contemporary casts and directors. Whether you’re planning a solo visit or a theatre night with friends, TFANA offers accessible, high-quality classical theatre in the heart of Brooklyn.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Permanent home: Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
- Capacity: 299-seat main stage; additional 50-seat Theodore Rogers Studio and a flexible configuration that can shrink to 99 or 50 seats for readings/ development work.
- Venue type: Off-Broadway theatre dedicated to Shakespeare and classical drama; Elizabethan courtyard layout with three seating levels.
- Seating chart: Three-sided seating around the stage with seven configurations (proscenium, thrust, round, etc.).
- Transit: Close to multiple subway lines (2/3/4/5 at Atlantic Ave; C at Lafayette Ave; G at Fulton St) with easy access from Atlantic Terminal/LIRR.
- Parking: No on-site parking; nearby garages and street parking options exist; public transit recommended.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown (300 Schermerhorn St, ~0.5 miles away) and Even Hotel Brooklyn (46 Nevins St, ~0.4 miles away).
- Notable events: Opened the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in 2013 with A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Julie Taymor; TFANA historically staged Romeo and Juliet at the New Victory Theater in January 1991.