West Village Rehearsal CoOp - Summer 2025

About the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op

IndieSpace partners with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, HERE, and New Ohio Theatre to provide a low-cost rehearsal space for the indie theater community at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op.

IndieSpace operates the space six months out of the year and programs in scheduling windows throughout the year. We offer use of the space during our allocated time to our community for no more than $10/hour – ensuring artists have an affordable, welcoming place to create.

How Does This Work?

IndieSpace will be programming the space in blocks of time sporadically throughout the year. We will open applications ahead of each upcoming rehearsal block for that time period only. Once the application period ends, we will assign applicants with time in the space. Not every applicant will be able to be scheduled during each rehearsal block. But don’t worry! If you didn’t receive time in the application period before, you will receive priority in the next round that you apply for. 

Please Note: At this point in the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op's life, we are looking for companies and productions who are able to commit to large chunks of rehearsal time versus one-off, single-day, or few-day rehearsals. That may mean a company looking for one full week or two or three during the blocks of time we have available or a consistent day or days per week for several weeks or a month. Having a smaller number of companies for a longer period of time is helping us manage our own internal capacity for space oversight and administration. This might not always be the case, so please apply regardless - there may be holes in the calendar that you fit in. 

More Than Just a Rental – A Shared Creative Space

The West Village Rehearsal Co-Op isn’t just an affordable rehearsal space—it’s a place built with artists in mind. We want to foster a sense of shared responsibility, where everyone who uses the space helps keep it welcoming for the next artist.

By offering space at just $10 an hour, we rely on a collective effort to care for and respect the space. Simple things—like cleaning up after rehearsals and being mindful of others—help sustain an accessible and supportive environment for all.

If this approach resonates with you, we invite you to apply and be part of this growing creative community. Let’s create and care for this space together!

Current Application Period

This application will be for Summer 2025. The next application period will be Fall/Winter 2025.

We are currently accepting applications to use the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op between 

• June 16 - August 24

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

This rehearsal space is for NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives/productions, or individuals. Priority will be given to companies, collectives/productions, or individuals who identify as members of historically excluded groups.

ABOUT THE SPACE

The West Village Rehearsal Co-Op is located at 68 Gansevoort Street. The rehearsal space is located on the lower level of a commercial building and is accessible by an elevator. The playing space is approximately 34 feet by 27 feet with one column. The ceiling height is 9.5 feet. There are no windows in the space, but there is a working HVAC system for air conditioning and heat with Merv 13 filtration. There is WiFi in the space. There is no reliable cell phone service.

Here is some information about the space and equipment that is available for use:

• Sprung floors
• An ADA-compliant bathroom within the rehearsal room and a second one in the hallway
• A small kitchen with chairs, tables, and small appliances like a tea kettle, coffee maker, and fridge.
• A Mackie 16-channel sound board, 2 speakers, and 4 SM 47 microphones – we have provided cords for all of these
• Mic Stands, 6 Music Stands, 4 short stools, and 4 tall stools
• 20 Folding chairs and 4 folding tables
• Basic track lighting

There is also a Roland RD-2000 88-key Stage Keyboard available for use with a deposit. 

For access to the keyboard, we will ask for a $100 deposit to IndieSpace that will be refunded shortly after your last day of rehearsal. If this deposit is not financially feasible for you, please reach out to joel@indiespace.org for assistance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

The building that houses the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op is currently under construction. IndieSpace has taken steps to minimize disruptions, but we appreciate your patience as we navigate this together. If you're applying for rehearsal space in 2025, please be aware of the following:

• Construction Notice: While some days may be quiet, there could be noise during your rehearsal.
• Bathroom Access: The main bathroom is partially functional but has a damaged door. For complete privacy, a temporary bathroom is available near the rehearsal space. Approved applicants will receive an access code for use during their scheduled rehearsals. 

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the current rehearsal block (Summer 2025), please fill out the application below. 

Key application dates are:

• Application opens: April 22
• Application closes: May 7
• A preliminary schedule will be shared by May 16
• Final schedule will be shared by notified by May 23

There are two separate sections to this application. You will fill out one or the other, not both. 

One section is for applicants who know the specific dates and times that they are requesting. The application will ask you to provide those details. 

The other section is for applicants who have less specific needs. This section is best for applicants who have an idea of the total number of hours they need but are open to any day, week, or time of day. The application will ask you to provide those details.

IF YOU ARE SELECTED

On the date that the Preliminary Schedule offers are sent out, an IndieSpace staff member will contact the applicants we believe we can accommodate in the schedule. This places a hold on your reservation. Those applicants will need to reply confirming their time/date reservation as soon as possible in order to finalize their reservation. 

If you do not receive a Preliminary Schedule offer on May 16, please watch your email, as we may contact you if space becomes available.

If you are selected to receive rehearsal time at the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op, IndieSpace will contact you through email for your next steps. You will be given a contract to sign, Rules and Regulations to accept, and an invoice for payment. Once the contract is signed and the invoice is paid in full, you will receive more information on how to access the space and other information to make your rehearsal process as easy as possible.

Please Note: It is the mission of IndieSpace to provide this space at the lowest cost possible and to the most applicants possible. We pride ourselves on the quick turnaround for all of our grants. If you are granted the space, it means that someone else was not. Cancellations immediately after being granted the space are extremely difficult for us to manage and mean that the space is not utilized to its fullest potential. Please only request the time that you are certain you need. 

If you have any questions about the application or need assistance completing the application, contact Programs Manager, Veshonte Brown at veshonte@indiespace.org.