The Pearl Theatre Company Ceases Operations

6/7/2017 7:07pm


After 33 seasons performing the great stories of theatre with its resident company of actors, The Pearl Theatre Company ceased operations on June 7th upon the close of its 2016-2017 Season. Despite this company’s continuing critical acclaim, record-setting audiences, and landmark institutional support, the efforts of the artists, staff, and Board of Trustees simply could not outpace the economic reality of operating a mid-size theatre company in Manhattan amid a crowded field of worthy causes.  Since losing its home at Theatre 80 on St. Mark’s Place nearly a decade ago, The Pearl fought to keep theatre, arts education, and a resident company of actors thriving in its performance venue on Manhattan's far West Side. But, as with many of its peers in the arts community, the continuing pressure of maintaining real estate as a 160-seat non-profit theatre proved to be an insurmountable challenge for the company and its steadfast community of supporters. Press contact: Blake Ziddel & Associates (718/643-9052)...