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Playful Substance

Playful Substance is the mission; new, substantive plays made with impish glee.

That's a Nice Theatre Company You Got There...

We are definitely hoping for a "Big Break", but let's be specific about what kind of "big break" we want!

 Brooklyn, NY, US
  • $163 raised of $1,000 goal
  • 2 donations
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This is a Fiscally-Sponsored Project

Fiscally Sponsored by Fractured Atlas

Accidents happen.

We do our best to create and maintain a safe environment for our artists and our audience but let's face it, any group endeavor carries a bit of risk. It is always wise to be prepared in case something goes wrong. That's why we carry insurance to protect our rehearsal and performance venues, our artists, our staff, and our audiences.

Matt Davis & Scott Raymond Janneke during fight call for "Frank" a play by Grant Harris (2016


Our insurance is up for renewal and we are asking for help to cover this foundational expense for the rest of 2025 to Spring 2026.

The best part is, by helping us secure our insurance payment, we will be able to shift money towards other exciting projects this year, including an episodic audio drama adapted from Niki Hatzidis' play, Setting the Sky on Fire and dramaturgical extras which we hope to release as part of our observation of the 80 year anniversary of the Trinity Test. We are also planning a reading series featuring past and future Playful Substance productions as we lead into or 2025-26 season of new works.
 
Yessenia Rivas and Raphael Perahia reading an excerpt of "Mrs. Garbo" by Raphael Perahia for Pithy Party 2021


Playful Substance has always been a space for artists to stretch out beyond their comfort zones, embrace risk and master the art of making beautiful mistakes (or at least, making mistakes beautiful!). Please consider making a donation today to help us build a safety net for all of our Playful Substance artists, friends, and fans.

Fractured Atlas is a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Playful Substance are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Rewards

Silver Status

Donate $50.00 or more

Amount is fully tax-deductible.

Silver Status contributors will receive access to pre-sale tickets for all 2025 Playful Substance events and productions as well as applicable discount codes. 

Gold Standard

Donate $100.00 or more

Amount is fully tax-deductible.

You will receive special invitation to sit in (either virtually or in person) on one of our private, company-only developmental readings. You will be able to participate in a feedback session and see new work in its earliest stages.

*Subject to scheduling and space availability.