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We create inclusive theatre that celebrates diversity and promotes positive change.

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Chickenshed Players Fall Registration Opens April 24

Inclusive workshops for ages 5-17+

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Lively immersive performances featuring puppetry, singing, dancing, storytelling and theatrical magic.

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At Chickenshed NYC Everyone is Welcome...

everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. Our approach to inclusivity is grounded in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included.

We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances.

Our CompanyOur People
INCLUSION
INCLUSION
We are an inclusive community where everyone is valued and encouraged to actively contribute on their own terms to the development of the theatrical experience.
PROFESSIONALISM
PROFESSIONALISM
We take the high standards of theatrical performance and design and apply them to the Chickenshed methodology, so that our young people can experience the sensation of discovery and accomplishment.
EMPATHY
EMPATHY
By bringing young people together from different abilities, backgrounds and experiences, we celebrate and appreciate each other’s unique strengths and perspectives.

Our Values

CREATIVITY
CREATIVITY
We believe that creativity is a key component to success in any field or endeavor. We guide young people to confidently express their own ideas through dance, drama, and music.
FUN
FUN
We believe that the best theatre happens when children and young people are enjoying themselves and having fun on their own terms
Our Values
Inclusion

We are an inclusive community where everyone is valued and encouraged to actively contribute on their own terms to the development of the theatrical experience.

Professionalism

We take the high standards of theatrical performance and design and apply them to the Chickenshed methodology, so that our young people can experience the sensation of discovery and accomplishment.

Empathy

By bringing young people together from different abilities, backgrounds and experiences, we celebrate and
appreciate each other’s unique strengths and perspectives.

Creativity

We believe that creativity is a key component to success in any field or endeavor. We guide young people to confidently express their own ideas through dance, drama, and music.

Fun

We believe that the best theatre happens when children and young people are enjoying themselves and having fun on their own terms

The Reviews Are In...
"Chickenshed is the greatest!"

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Mack Shirilla
Web Developer
Chickenshed is the Greatest

Chickenshed has allowed our daughter to gain more confidence in everything she does. Above all, it allows her to be herself! The happiness is contagious amongst the students and truly highlights what every student’s strengths are.

Lauren
Parent
Everyone has a voice!

Not only does each child have a voice, but it’s loud and clear that each Chickenshed player belongs

Marilou
Parent
No stage fright at all!

No stage fright at all. Louis being part of Chickenshed has made him so confident.

Jacqueline
Speech Therapist, PS 17 Henry Woodworth
They walk in happy and leave happier

Chickenshed see each child for who they are. They walk in happy and leave happier - something very special.

Lisa
Parent
We are so grateful to partner with Chickenshed NYC

Working at Chickenshed brings so much joy to Michael, who thrives off of being part of a warm, exciting, and accepting community. Michael takes so much joy in being able to contribute to the beautiful work that Chickenshed creates with a diverse group of children. Michael takes great pride in seeing the impact he makes in the lives of others, as he also grows as a professional. We are so grateful to partner with Chickenshed, but most importantly Michael is at a workplace where he feels deeply happy and valued.

Saramax Guttmann
Supportive Employment Counselor
Every child should have the opportunity to experience a show; truly terrific.

Yesterday’s performance was outstanding! Chickenshed is the first group that we have been able to bring into school since the onset of the pandemic and we were blown away! What a perfect, age-appropriate, fun-filled morning with wonderful messages for young people! Our students loved the show, our teachers thought it was fabulous AND, the person who underwrote the performance just gave us the go-ahead to book 2 more! Thank you so much for sharing Chickenshed and bringing so much joy and energy to us on a Monday morning.

Debra
Principal, The Weekday School