VENUES
All of the venues are located within “The Clemente” Cultural Center. Located at 107 Suffolk Street, Lower East Side, NY 10002.
The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center Inc. (The Clemente) is a Puerto Rican/Latino and multi-cultural institution that has demonstrated a broad-minded cultural vision and a collaborative philosophy. The Dutch Neo-Gothic building is a former public school (PS 160) constructed in 1898 by the Board of Education of the City of New York. By the mid-seventies the building had ceased to serve as a public school.
There are 3 outdoor venues La Plaza, The Alley and outdoor performances at Suffolk street as part of the Open Culture Initiative. Other alternative spaces could be made available (Art Galleries, Studios, etc.). A venue will be assigned depending on your production needs.
PERFORMANCE SPACES
teatro sea
The Teatro SEA is a 2,800 square foot, well equipped 110-seat facility on the Center’s first floor. It has direct-street access, Off-Broadway stage-size dimensions, and a large ensemble dressing room.
12′ height (not including dressing room)
Flooring: wood (not sprung), over concrete
Equipment: sound system, sound booth, light board, theatrical lights
Seating capacity: 110
Seating arrangement: flexible; seating risers (moveable units)
Handicapped accessible
Photo by Basel Almisshal, www.baselalmisshal.com
LATEA Theater
Located on the second floor of The Clemente, LATEA Theater is one of the oldest Latino theater spaces in NYC. This intimate, open theater space is great for many types of performances.
Dimensions:
Main Acting Area: 24′ L x 18′ W x 14′ H
Apron Area: 24′ L x 13′ W x 11′ H
Wing Area: 12′ L x 14′ W x 14′ H
Flooring: wood (not sprung), over concrete
Equipment: sound system, sound booth, light board, theatrical lights
Seating capacity: 74
Seating arrangement: Seating Risers
Flamboyán Theater
This flexible theater space is the largest space within The Clemente and offers a variety of performance options.
Dimensions: 61′ width x 67′ (4087 sq ft.)
12′ height (not including dressing room)
Flooring: wood (not sprung), over concrete
Equipment: sound system, sound booth, light board, theatrical lights, baby grand piano, Complete list of equipment available upon request.
Seating capacity: 100
Seating arrangement: flexible; seating risers (moveable units)
Handicapped accessible
LA PLAZA
An outdoor and community performance space ideal for large shows. The space can accommodate up to 600 audience members.
Los Kabayitos Theater
Managed by The Clemente
12′ height (not including dressing room)
Flooring: linoleum
Equipment: Minimal fixed lighting plot, Basic sound system
Seating capacity: 55
Seating arrangement: Seating Risers
Available hours: 7 days a week, 10:00 AM-11:30 PM
EXHIBITION SPACES
Abrazo Interno Gallery
A Art Gallery, which has the capacity to also be a performance space for small shows.
15′ height
Flooring: wood (not sprung), over concrete
Seating capacity: 74
LES Gallery
A gallery space which can be converted to a performance space for small shows.
Flooring: Concrete
Seating capacity: 74
Our performance venues will be:
– Well-equipped with Lighting and Sound
– A safe atmosphere for participants and patrons