We got the pleasure of attending feast based on Beowulf but from the mother's perspective. It's a small intimate venue with had a great set. It was almost like life theater because the first row was basically on the stage with the performer, single woman performer right in the middle of everything so it was a really cool. First experience the staff was very friendly. They have a full bar with snacks and yeah, they have a lot of associations with non-for-profit loaves and fish as the sponsor for the show who feed the homeless and there was other art organizations present there as well. You know it's a great central theater that has like a lot of like really good shows known for having great actors from Ithaca College, so usually seeing a performance in the city is a solid choice and I definitely recommend the kitchen theater. Their regular shows. It's very popular. read more

Kitchen Theatre Company - Performing Arts Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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I came on the "pay what you can" night for Peter and the Starcatcher. It impressed me they had such a night to make theatre accessible to anyone by means of financial ability. The building is modern and artistic in a simple way. It was my first time coming here and I suppose I had the expectation it would be like the other plays I'd seen in my life; your standard auditorium and sitting in darkness, alone to my own devices. I was pleasantly surprised! Their motto is "bold, intimate, engaging", and I soon found out why as I walked back a hall which entered into a small theatre where the relatively small amount of seats were placed in such away around the room you had no choice but be part of the stage. What an experience. It was like someone was not only telling you a story, but acting it out for you... You personally. And they were so close they would all make eye contact with you from time to time making it more personal. I felt engaged and pulled along with the story. They move so fast and don't have time or a way to dim the lights and move props etc so it's interesting how creative they get... It's literally like daddy acting out a story to his children at some points, very sweet and special. You can tell the actors are having fun, and they did a splendid job! I'd go back, but make sure to reserve ahead if you can- it's small! read more

Kitchen Theatre Company - Peter and the Starcatcher 2/2/16. Inside the theatre; very intimate. (Both stage and seating shown) - Performing Arts Near Me - Ithaca, New York

The Kitchen definitely lives up to its motto of "bold, intimate, engaging". Though its 73 seat max (which is sometimes reduced if the show has live music) can be limiting, it forces all audience members into close contact with the actors. The plays are great, and often thought provoking, but what really shines in the Kitchen are the musicals. The original musicals written by Artistic Director Rachel Lampert are always amazing. The staff is very friendly, and often talk with audience members before the shows in the lobby and during intermission. If you go, be sure to check out the cookies (especially butterscotch) sold during intermission. They're soooooo good. Nuts supplied by Greenstar Coop are also sold. read more

This place plus teh culinary options is worth the 80 mile drive to Ithaca. They even let you bring in the refreshments they sell in to the theatre. read more

Bold, intimate, engaging theatre experience. Exactly as they advertise. And if they're running a Brian Dykstra piece, get there as fast as you can! You'll be talking about it for a long time afterward. read more

I love this Kitchen Theatre for a little NYC edginess in Ithaca. The venue is small and intimate...even on the occasion I don't care for the play, I've never come away without a good thought provoking conversation afterward. read more

I have subscribed to the Kitchen Theater since its beginning and every play has been worthwhile. After 20 plus years, each play and performance is superb in the acting, the story, the issues and the staging. The small space gives the audience a great view of the actors and draws you into the play. If you do not attend a play here, you are truly missing out on a memorable experience. read more