You are the ceremony.
This is the ritual.

Torn Space Theater’s Duodecennial at Silo City

Opening Party: November 21, 4-7pm

November 2026 – March 2027
Burchfield Penney Art Center

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Aperture / Afterimage

February 19-20, 26-27

A new original audiovisual installation experience curated by Buffalo-based artist collective Groupwork

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Torn Space Theater’s 2026 Season

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Torn Space Capital Project

Phase Three Renovations Complete

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Torn Space explores performance that challenges conventions and expands the boundaries of performance into immersive, poetic, transformative experiences.

Torn Space Theater’s 2026 Season

A surprising slate of contemporary performance, featuring new original works, continuing collaborations, community outreach and education initiatives, and even a crowd-pleasing comedy mainstage. Mark your calendars and meet us at the Mickiewicz for the 2026 Season at Torn Space.

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Our Vision

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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News and Press

Read the latest updates from Torn Space Theater and see what the critics are saying about us.

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Capital Project

Learn about the transformative renovations to our home theater, reaching completion in 2025.

 

Sponsors and Partners