
News and Program Updates



Details for The Big Give – Pay Your People Grants
We share all the details about The Big Give and the Pay Your People Grants. We provide links to register/apply, frequently asked questions, and important notes.

NYC Mental Health Offerings for October
A listing of in-person and virtual events offered in October. This is a resource for indie theater artists in NYC.

Fall 2022 Community Resource Lottery
IndieSpace is excited to open our Fall 2022 Community Resource Lottery! This will be one application for FIVE lotteries! Apply for one, two, or ALL of these amazing offerings in ONE application.


NYC Mental Health Offerings for September
IndieSpace is excited to share a monthly catalog of FREE classes and Workshops in the NYC Boroughs and Online Virtual options. Check out recurring and one time classes offered throughout the month of September!

Monkeypox Resources in NYC
A short guide about monkeypox for members of our indie theater community. The post provides links to learn more about monkeypox, how to get a vaccine in New York, NY-based organizations with monkeypox resources, and additional tips and resources.

NYC Mental Health Offerings for August
IndieSpace is excited to share a monthly catalog of FREE classes and Workshops in the NYC Boroughs and Online Virtual options. Check out recurring and one time classes offered throughout the month of August!

Tips for Avoiding Ableist Language and Terms
As we know from our work in theater, the specific language we use is important. It conveys meaning, intention, and respect. The words we use matter. They reflect our values. There are certain words and phrases that are commonly used that are not inclusive to all members of our community.

Wedding Gratitude
We’re still basking in the joy, love, and warmth of our merger ceremony. We wanted to share and thank some of the amazing partners, friends, and vendors who helped create such a special evening.

The Indie Theater Fund and IndieSpace Have Merged
We are so excited to share that IndieSpace and the Indie Theater Fund have officially merged and we are one organization - IndieSpace.

IndieSpace at Crain’s New York Arts and Culture Event
We were thrilled to be part of the Crain’s New York Arts & Culture event. It was great to spend the morning with so many outstanding individuals and organizations that are helping to lead the recovery of NYC!

Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Artists
In celebration of Pride, and our Trans, Non-Binary, and all other LGBTQIA+ artists, we have worked to curate a list of resources that we feel can serve as safe spaces for our LGBTQIA+ artists.

NYC Mental Health Offerings for June
Looking to center yourself and focus on self care without breaking the bank? Check out recurring and one time classes offered throughout the month of June!

AAPI Emergency Transportation Fund
In response to the unabated surge in violence against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI’s) in NYC, we are working with the Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC), to create a fund and disburse grants to AAPI theater artists for car service or taxi fare if they do not feel safe using mass transportation to get to and from work.

Mental Health Micro Grants Application
IndieSpace and the Indie Theater Fund has opened an Emergency Mental Health fund that will be awarding individuals $500 micro grants for indie theater makers to use toward therapy, medication, meditation classes, and any other mental health related costs.

COVID-19 Resources for Indie Theater Community in New York
Indie Theater venues and productions have a lot to balance right now. One of the present issues is determining the best policies to maintain the health of artists, staff, and audience members. The City of New York has provided a few resources that may be helpful for indie theater companies, productions, and venues.

Randi Berry's Interview with A.R.T./New York
Randi was recently featured in the A.R.T./New York donor newsletter. We thought this information about IndieSpace and Indie Theater Fund's work might be interesting for our indie theater community as well.

NYC Mental Health Offerings for May
The Indie Theater Fund and IndieSpace are excited to share a monthly catalog of FREE classes and workshops in the NYC Boroughs and Online Virtual options. Check out recurring and one-time classes offered throughout the month of May!