The Humanist Project is a New York City–based theater company dedicated to recentering play at the core of performance. Our work spans original theatrical productions, affordable workshops, weekly Clown classes & intensives, and free community play spaces.
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We believe Play is the foundation of great acting, bold theater, and meaningful human connection.

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DAY OF PLAY IS BACK!
(And it's FREE!)

A free space for artists, clowns, and humans to:
Return to games.
To Laughter.
To the pleasure of being fully human.

Children's games. Disorganized sports.
Balls, so many balls.
Joy without apology.

Every Monday, 7-9PM.
Free for everyone.
​Come play with us!

Join Day of Play!

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WHAT WE OFFER

Clown & Theater Training
Weekly classes, intensives, and workshops rooted in play.

EXPLORE TRAINING

Original Performances
Ensemble-devised work driven by physicality and clown.

see performances

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UPCOMING SEASON:
THE PROFESSIONAL IDIOT SEASON

We're launching our first official season of bold, playful, human theatre:
The Professional Idiot Season
And we need your help to make it happen!

​With two new original works from our award-winning ensemble, and a season-long play-reading series, your donation directly funds artists, rehearsal spaces, and the creation of brand-new work.
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Join us in making something fearless.
Donate now - and become a Professional Idiot.

Support the work

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WHO WE ARE

The Humanist Project is a New York-based theater company dedicated to recentering play at the core of performance.
We believe play is not only the foundation of great acting, but also a vital force in artistic creation and human connection. Our work invites artists to bring their full selves to our creative process—because play is the essence of both performance and life.
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​Incorporating the full Human experience into our Work, Play, Life, and Art

MEET OUR PLAYERS

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'The Humanist Project is my favorite place to play, grow & experiment as an artist in NYC! If you're looking for a fun, nurturing & explorative environment to learn, take any of Michael & Andrew's class offerings (& any of their guests as well!)'
-EMILY VERE NICOLL, Actor, She Stoops to Conquer

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