Great stuff for great prices! I, like you, am using some of the smaller holes on the belt this month... and next month... etc. Here are some amazing deals I've found through out the city to make your holiday season a little fuller for a great price!
Classes:
Primary Stages' ESPA
http://www.primarystages.org/ESPA
I can't say enough great things about ESPA. It's housed by Primary Stages, a company dedicated to developing new works and artists, and it shows. ESPA offers affordable classes in acting, writing and directing and, here's the part that'll really stuff your stocking, they let you create your own payment plan! This means you can pay what you want, when you want. You also get free master classes*. I had one with Judith Light that had a profound impact on my state of mind!
*You can attend the ESPA seminars even if you aren't a member and they're just $5!
The Anthropologists' Jam Sessions
http://www.theanthropologists.org/Training.html
A fantastic program from a fantastic group of ladies! Here's the nifty thing about Jam Sessions, you can work on whatever you want and The Anthros just ask that you chip in for space rental.
Shakespeare Workshops with Frog and Peach
http://www.frogandpeachtheatre.org/
The Frog & Peach Shakespeare workshops happen every Tuesday from 6-8 pm, at 236 W 78th St (2nd Fl, buzz StandUp). Right now we're all working on Hamlet. The schedule will probably expand after the new year to include an additional weekday evening. Discounts for company members!
Tickets:
Hip Tix
http://www.hiptix.com/
Walk, don't run, because I don't want you to get hurt, to sign up for Hip Tix. Tickets to all of Roundabout Theatre's shows for as little as $10! No foolin'!
Dramatists Guild
http://www.dramatistsguild.com/
If you're a writer, join DG. If you're a student, it's only $45/year otherwise it's $90/year and you definitely get your money's worth between free tickets, seminars, events and free legal advise. So yes, it's an investment, but a good one!
Primary Stages
When you're an ESPA student (see above), you get all sorts of free ticket offers for Broadway and off-Broadway! (Just be quick to respond because the tickets go fast!)
Drinks and food:
The Moosehead
45th between 8th and 9th
$3 buds!
Also, the stunning director for our upcoming staged reading works there!
Food Parc
http://www.foodparc.com/
Okay, this is the age of the computer for sure when you order your food in the restaurant by computer. You don't have to interact with a living soul here, but that's not what's awesome about this place. This is literally gourmet food for much less than gourmet prices. My first meal there was a black truffle and prosciutto sandwich for $8! I got a burger, fries and drink for under $10 a couple weeks ago and I'm telling you, this burger ain't no Mickey D's job.
Etc.:
Free Karaoke in the Heights
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125170320873785&ref=ts
Hosted by the captivating Travis Greisler (director of more than a few Ryan Scott Oliver shows!), Karaoke Night at No Parking on Mondays is free to sing and has $4.00 drink specials so you can get your nerve up to sing! The performers aren't the only ones putting on the show. Travis MC's from 10pm - 2am with an unending supply of energy and sass!
Bathroom spots in the city where you don't need to be a customer to use them and aren't icky(because you know you need this information):
The Westin Hotel in Times Square
Entrances between 7th and 8th on 42nd and 43rd Streets
located in the lobby by Bar 49
Just walk in like you're staying there!
Barnes and Noble Union Square
North side of Union Square
Third Floor by the Theatre Section (really!)
Shockingly clean and for some reason relatively unknown. It's always empty.
I think those are the only ones I can reveal on the world wide web without getting in trouble but if you need more let me know and I will discreetly tell!
Have more freebies or cheapies? Add them in the comments section!
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