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Afrikan Poetry Theatre
176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
718-523-3312
Afrikan Poetry Theatre began as a collection of poets, singers and musicians dedicated to making people aware of the lyrics to their songs. The theater has been non-profit since 1977 and has provided the borough with jazz concerts, films, youth programs, an art gallery and computer programs. Parking is available near the theater. Ticket prices vary.
Black Spectrum Theatre
177th Street and Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica
718-723-1800
Founded in 1970, Black Spectrum Theater has produced and presented more than 100 plays and 15 films. The theater operates in a city-owned building in Roy Wilkins Park that includes a theater that doubles as a film studio and a lounge. The primary goal of the theater is to target issues affecting African Americans. Parking available at the theater. Tickets range from $12.50 to $15; $4 to $7.50 for children and seniors. Group rates and special prices for children's events available.
Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts
65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
718-544-2996
One of the major cultural institutions in Queens for more than 35 years, Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts houses Kupferberg Auditorium, LeFrak Concert Hall and Goldstein Theatre. Although on the Queens College campus, Kupferberg Center (formerly Colden Center) is a self-supporting institution that brings classical, pop and jazz concerts as well as family and children's performances to more than 300,000 people each year. Free parking available for most events. Classical and jazz concert tickets range from $20 to $25; $8 for children and family performances. Season subscriptions also available at a discounted price. The center is wheelchair-accessible and has facilities for the hearing impaired.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
31-10 Thomson Ave., LIC
718-482-5151
Offers a variety of cultural and educational programs in music, dance and theater, including concerts and family matinees. The center features the 740-seat Main Stage Theatre and the 220-seat Little Theatre. The center is wheelchair-accessible. It does not offer bus parking. The center is in season from September to May.
Queensborough Community College Theater
22-05 56th Ave., Oakland Gardens
718-631-6311
Queens Community College Theater is home to a variety of cultural events throughout the year, including an annual performing arts series in the fall with music, theatrical and musical performances established by artists. There is also an annual theater festival produced by Queens Community College students who work with professional actors, designers and directors. Parking is free and available for weekend events only.
Queens Theatre in the Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
718-760-0064
Fax: 718-760-1972
Theatre in the Park's season includes a dance series with many internationally renowned companies, a handful of New York's top off-Broadway plays, a Jewish series and a children's series. There are also foreign and art films shown and a series of special concerts. Ticket prices vary.
Thalia Spanish Theater
41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside
718-729-3880
The theater was established in 1978 to serve Queens' rapidly growing Spanish-speaking community; Thalia Spanish Theater serves 10,000 residents. The theater is celebrated for annual Tango productions. Most of the performances are in both Spanish and English. Free parking is ample near the theater. Ticket prices range from $13 to $25 with discounts available for students and seniors.
Yueh Lung Shadow Theatre
33-47 91st St., Jackson Heights
718-457-1627
This is the only professional company in the country exclusively performing Chinese shadow dramas. The theater is part of the Gold Mountain Institute, which provides The Arts-In-Education Program that teaches Asian culture to city school children through the shadow.
Theater Groups
AARK Theater Group
33-50 82nd St., Jackson Heights
718-639-8893
Fax: 718-507-0970
The Andrean Players
St. Andrew Avellino
35-60 158th St., Flushing
www.spotlightonstage.com/andreanplayers.htm
Bayswater Players
2355 Healy Ave., Far Rockaway
718-471-7771
Beari Productions
PO Box 656737, Fresh Meadows
718-736-1216
www.spotlightonstage.com/beari.htm
Bukharian Jewish Theatre
179-30 80th Road
Jamaica Estates
718-591-4087
Convent Players of St. Mary's
Blessed Virgin Mary's Help of Christians Parish
70-20 47th Ave., Woodside
718-672-4848
Fax: 718-457 4055
Douglaston Community Theatre Group
Zion Episcopal Church, 44th Avenue
off Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston
718-482-3332
www.spotlightonstage.com/dct.htm
East End Players of Temple Sholom
263-10 Union Tpke., Floral Park
718-343-8660
Forest Hills Players
Reform Temple of Forest Hills
71-11 112th St., Forest Hills
718-261-2900
members.aol.com/comtheater/fhplay.htm
FSF Community Theatre
Free Synagogue of Flushing
41-60 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
718-428-8681
www.spotlightonstage.com/fsfctg.htm
The Gingerbread Players
St. Luke's Church
85 Greenway South, Forest Hills
212-769-7082
Marathon Little Theatre Group
Marathon Jewish Community Center
245-37 60th Ave., Little Neck
718-229-4523
Fax: 516-937-3642
www.spotlightonstage.com/marathon.htm
The Outrageous Fortune Company
42-24 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston
718-428-2500 x20
Fax: 718-279 8393
Email:OutrageousFortune@RBHofc.com
www.OutrageousFortuneCompany.com
Parkside Players
103-15 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills
718-497-4922
Readers Theatre Workshop
2927 Queens Plaza North, Room 508, Long Island City
718-391-0354
Rockaway Theatre Company
The Post Theatre (Building T4) P.O. Box 398, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point
718-850-2450
St. Gregory's Theatre Group
St. Gregory The Great
Cross Island Service Rd. & 87th Ave., Bellerose
212-275-4991
Senior Theater Acting Repertory
PO Box 604415, Bayside
718-224-2729
Spotlight Players
At the CLC Community Center,
101st Avenue and 86th Street, Ozone Park
Theatre à La Carte
Community Church of Douglaston
39-50 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston
718-631-4092
www.spotlightonstage.com/talc.htm
Theatre by the Bay
Bay Terrace Jewish Center
1300 209th St., Bayside
718-428-6363
www.spotlightonstage.com/theatrebythebay.htm
TheatreMoves, Inc.
PO Box 780601, Maspeth
718-369-6003
Theatre Time Productions
First Presbyterian Church of Whitestone
15-43 149th St., Whitestone
718-391-8697
