Ars Nova is now accepting applications for our 17th annual ANT Fest, a festival of All New Talent showcasing new work from New York’s most adventurous emerging artists. Every summer, Ars Nova throws open our doors to the next wave of pioneering theater, comedy, music and hybrid theater-makers who fill our stage with their most dynamic ideas. We’re on the prowl for artists with diverse viewpoints and impressive skills, who see the future of live entertainment and want the chance to try out their ideas on stage. 

Each night of the festival in June, Ars Nova will present a show in our 99-seat, uptown theater. Artists are encouraged to assemble enterprising teams that can load in, tech, and present their show all in the same day. The energy of the festival stems in part from its creative velocity. 

We’re interested in unique, innovative projects that span traditional genre boxes (theater, comedy, music, burlesque, drag, variety arts or anything else you can think of) in an exciting way to tell a story, make us laugh, or showcase musicians with a vibrant new sound. This is the place to pitch that crazy show you’ve been dying for an excuse to make! We’re waiting for you.

TO APPLY:

Please fill out the online application form which includes space for:

• A short description of your evening 
• An Artist Statement that describes what makes your key creator(s) tick and why you want to make this show in ANT Fest 
• Samples of your key creator(s) work
• Bios or resumes for key creator(s)

A range of unique submissions will each be given a night to perform in Ars Nova’s intimate Off-Broadway theater and the opportunity to be a part of artist-driven events throughout the festival. Artists of color and all theater-makers with wide-ranging viewpoints are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Artists chosen for the festival will be notified by the end of March. Please download the ANT Fest Logistics page here for important logistics and details.