Why we exist

34 West Theater Company exists to create and perform original, accessible, authentic and optimistic dramatic works for a wide range of audiences. In a world that is too often dull, standoffish and nihilistic, 34 West is a breath of fresh air, a much-needed source of humor, sincerity and possibility.

Theater — like life — is a journey, not a destination. 

A great play is like an exciting road trip — we leave familiar surroundings and travel to new places; we meet fascinating and compelling characters along the way and we arrive home better for having made the trip.

34 West is a vibrant, non-profit theater company that provides enlightening and entertaining original works and modern classics in a wide variety of venues for diverse audiences in the Northeastern United States and beyond.

Our performances

As roads and travelers converge and depart, we learn about ourselves and our world; we change those around us and are changed by them. At each of our performances, we travel with our  audience to distinct and memorable settings, introduce them to new friends, and invite them to experience with us timeless stories of laughter and pain, alienation and redemption, sorrow and joy.

Our performances are accessible, adaptable and appropriate for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. We keep our staging minimalistic and cast sizes small to ensure an intimate and direct connection with each member of our audience, and we’re continually writing original pieces -- retelling classic stories and introducing new ones.

Whether you’re attending a performance in Wilmot, Ohio or New York, New York, a 34 West Theater Company production will transport you to some place you’ve never been.