3AM Theatre has opened a studio in Long Island City, dedicated to offering performing artists from multiple disciplines the opportunity to experiment, explore their crafts, and connect with peers and audiences interested in fresh, innovative new work, at 920 35th Avenue, Unit #3N, Long Island City, NY, 11106. This studio is dedicated to incubating and presenting works of circus, physical theater, modern dance, experimental music, and a cross-pollination of these art forms.

3AM Theatre is a multidisciplinary performance company that explores the twilight hours, a place in time where perceptions shift and dreams blend with reality. The company blends contemporary circus, modern dance, and physical theatre with kinetic sculpture and innovative lighting design to create original works that encompass both visual art and live performance.

Artistic Director Kyle Driggs is a writer and performer who specializes in a unique fusion of juggling, object manipulation, movement, and theatrical persona. Upon graduation from Ecole Nationale de Cirque de Montréal, Kyle performed in an array of renowned circus shows, with a stint as a soloist in Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway run of Paramour, and in the 2019-2020 season of The Big Apple Circus. Much of his newer work, however, concentrates on the avant-garde in an effort to explore the bounds of physical theatre and contemporary circus arts. With a focus on experimental stage setting, immersive narratives, and the physical orchestration of common objects, Kyle’s work strives for the convergence of a modern aesthetic and high technical skill.

“My experience in New York City has been that contemporary circus and multi-disciplinary performance has been present but ephemeral. In opening the first headquarters for the company, my desire is to create a central hub to allow artists and audiences interested in this work to encounter one another. We are incubating a creative laboratory focused on generating and presenting new work, and bringing together a community of like-minded people,” says Driggs.

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Here are highlights from their inaugural fall season:

ESREVER is a blend of live electronic music, video, lighting installation, and experimental juggling created and performed by 3AM Theatre’s Artistic Director Kyle Driggs. ESREVER is Driggs’ most personal work to date, deconstructing the art forms he is most passionate about, and melding them into a feverish, transcendent live performance. Tickets are $30 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esrever-tickets-699201359087.

Performed on the 4th weekend of each month:

Thursday, Sept 28 – Sunday, October 1, 7:00 pm

Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29, 7:00 pm

Thursday, November 29 – Sunday, December 2, 7:00 pm

Mindful Manipulations – Circus artists Kyle Driggs and Ellie Steingraeber team up with musical husband and wife duo Musiquita to create a unique and entertaining family show for audiences of all ages. Parents will not want their children to miss the opportunity for joyful singalongs, interactive activities, and incredible circus acts, all in one setting. A color-filled adventure awaits for families, with opportunities to try their hand at circus, and bring home the art they’ve created as part of the experience. Tickets are $20 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindful-manipulations-tickets-699215080127.

Performed monthly on Sundays:

Sunday, Sept 17, 11:00 am

Sunday, Oct 15th, 11:00 am

Sunday, Nov 5th, 11:00 am

Sunday, Dec 10th, 11:00 am

CONVENTUM. A curated open laboratory performance to inspire intentional experimentation and cross-pollination between a diverse group of performing artists selected by 3AM Theatre. This series will include short performances from each artist’s repertoire, spontaneous performances inspired by artistic challenges created live in the room, and opportunities to get to know the artists through conversations led by the company. Aimed at breaking convention and building bridges between art forms, CONVENTUM is a live-action podcast unifying the work of some of New York City’s most exciting performing artists from multiple disciplines. Tickets are $20 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conventum-tickets-699209683987

Performed monthly on Saturdays:

Saturday, Sept 23, 7:00 pm

Saturday, Oct 14, 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 4, 7:00 pm

Saturday, December 9, 7:00 pm

BOUNDLESS MOTION. 3AM Theatre’s residency program for artists who identify as actors, dancers, or circus artists. This residency offers a curated group of performing artists 15 hours to develop a new work or revise and revisit existing work in 3AM’s studio, culminating in a performance for a diverse and supportive audience, fostering dialogue across multiple performing art mediums. Tickets are $20 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boundless-motion-tickets-699232612567

Performed monthly on Fridays:

Friday, September 15, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

Friday, October 13, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

Friday, November 17th, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

Friday, December 15th, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

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Main image: Kyle Driggs, Artistic Director. Photo@ Kyle Dorosz.