COVID-19 WILL AFFECT THE PROGRAMMING AND SCHEDULE OF TORN SPACE THEATER. WE ARE CLOSELY FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CDC, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND AUDIENCE. WE HOPE TO GET BACK TO OUR SEASON SCHEDULE SOON. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES HERE AND ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND TAKE CARE IN THE COMING WEEKS.  /

RESPONSE: Performance Series 2021

Another summer of unforgettable live performance.

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Agents of Change

 A community collaboration between Lafayette International High School, Just Buffalo Literary Center and Torn Space, with a public mural at Brayton St. and W. Utica in the Five Points District in Buffalo.

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Intersection/Prototype

A new site-specific exploration by Torn Space Theater.

Performances July 16-18, 2021

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Five Songs for Fillmore Avenue

World-premiere of a new performance by Kenneth Collins in collaboration with John Toohill, Brian Milbrand and Eclectric Oil and Light.

Performances July 16-18, 2021

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And the Sun Sets in Golden Circles

Torn Space Theater’s annual early harvest ritual at Silo City.

Performances August 6-22, 2021

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Current Productions

Intersection/Prototype & Five Songs for Fillmore Avenue

A new site-specific exploration by Torn Space, and an original music, projection and light installation conceived by Kenneth Collins, composed by John Toohill, video design by Brian Milbrand and lighting design by Eclectric Oil and Light

Dates: July 16-18, 2021 – Intersection/Prototype at 8:00pm, Five Songs at 9:00pm
Tickets: $15 for each show, tickets sold separately

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Our Mission

Founded by Dan Shanahan and Melissa Meola, Torn Space Theater aims to create original, aesthetically innovative performances; to introduce internationally-renowned, contemporary performance to Western New York and the Buffalo-Niagara Region.

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Give to Torn Space

For us to continue presenting theater that otherwise would not be produced in the WNY area and to continue developing original works for the stage, we greatly encourage you to become a supporting member of Torn Space. And, thanks to all of our current supporters.

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