Our Core Values compel us to inspire deeper understanding, welcome learning and growth, celebrate community and live our values.

Through our For The Culture Series, we seek to bridge the gap between the world we know and the world we’re actively striving to build—where we harness the power of theatre to deepen human connections by learning and growing from the lived experiences of each other; connect through art, shared customs, traditions and heritage(s); and where we amplify artists and work by traditionally underrepresented groups or individuals, creating access to the Workshop for historically marginalized communities in order to build and sustain authentic relationships with our fellow community members and theatergoers.

For the Culture: TARTUFFE

DEC 2: AfterWords - Faith, Fraud, and Forgiveness

Tuesday, Dec 2 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

This conversation explores how spiritual authority can be exploited, what it takes to rebuild trust, and how communities reclaim faith as a force for justice, connection, and healing. 

DEC 3: AfterWords - Designing the World of Tartuffe

Wednesday, Dec 3 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Following the show, join us for a conversation delving into the vision and creative choices that shape Tartuffe’s setting, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.

DEC 7: Drag Bingo Royale

Sunday, December 7th – 4:30–6:30 PM
New York Theatre Workshop’s 4th St Theatre (83 E 4th St)
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Get ready for four fabulous rounds of bingo, four dazzling prizes, and one unforgettable host. Join our host for an afternoon of performances, laughter, and lively competition, complete with great food, music, and community vibes. Guests are encouraged to arrive in their finest period-inspired attire. Whether you come for the bingo, the food, or just the company, you will leave feeling lucky.

The 4th Street Theatre is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

DEC 9: AfterWords - In Conversation with the Creatives

Tuesday, Dec 9 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

When the curtain comes down, the conversation continues! Hear firsthand stories from the rehearsal room, ask your burning questions, and dive deeper into the themes of Tartuffe with members of the team. 

DEC 11: The Virtuous & Vicious Ball

Thursday, December 11 – Post-Show
Hebrew Union College (1 W 4th St)
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When the curtain falls, the fun begins. Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and delicious bites where virtue and vice mix freely. 

DEC 17: AfterWords - Dressing the World of Tartuffe

Wednesday, Dec 17 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for a conversation on how costume design shapes the play’s world, using fashion as both a tool of liberation and a bold statement of art. 

DEC 18: Unmask Yourself Open Salon

Thursday, December 18 – Post-Show
70 E 4th St
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Let us know if you want to perform here!

Step up, speak out, and strip away the façade. This open mic invites singers, poets, and actors to respond to a given theme with raw honesty and creative fire. The night will weave together stories and performances that challenge hypocrisy, reveal truth, and celebrate the power of live expression. Whether you’re sharing your own work or listening from the crowd, you’ll be part of a space where art and authenticity take center stage.

JAN 7: ShopTalk

Wednesday, Jan 7 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member. 

JAN 14: Confessions & Couture (Community Party)

Wednesday, Jan 14 – Post-Show
Location TBA
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We’re celebrating the drama, the glamour, the artistry of self-expression. Whether you sashay in like a supermodel off-duty or glide in like a walking masterpiece, bring the bold energy worthy of a fashion confession. Strike a pose, stir the room, and maybe snatch the crown. Join us for food, drinks, music, and a raffle reward for the chicest rebel in the room that screams you’re that icon. 

JAN 20: ShopTalk

Tuesday, Jan 20 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member. 

JAN 22: AfterWords - Speaking Truth to Power

Thursday, Jan 22 – Post-Show
New York Theatre Workshop

Join leaders in our community for a candid conversation that examines how we can use art to challenge systems, engage communities, and reimagine what it means to tell the truth on stage.