Open Call: NIC Kay

Admission to Open Call events is free with a ticket reservation.

For sold out performances, an in-person wait list will be available 15 minutes before the show begins.

Learn more about accessibility for this production.

NIC works site-specifically, informed by the architecture and the inner workings of performance spaces—theaters, galleries, sidewalks, and the internet—to create moments of glitch, interruption, or pause. NIC’s durational performance will see the artists and audience traverse together, from the Shed’s surrounding area outdoors through every floor of the interior building. The audience is invited to join along at any point throughout the performance from 12 pm to 8 pm. Approximate key moments are listed below.

Performance Schedule

12 pm
Opening and journey to The Shed
Starting on the High Line, move to Hudson Yards, engaging passersby

1 pm
Exploring The Doctoroff Lobby (Level 1)

3 pm
Intimate Moments on Levels 2 and 4
Resting and transition on Level 4

4 pm
Live Mukbang on Level 8
Watching a character enjoy a meal with minimal interaction

Break
Midday pause on Level 8

5 pm
Further exploration on Levels 2 and 4
Engaging and using escalators for transitions

6 pm
More Intimacy on Level 2
Exploring deeper themes with minimal interaction

Break
Pre-finale rest near escalators

7 pm
Climactic finale and closing in The Doctoroff Lobby (Level 1)
Celebrating self-discovery and unity, exiting gracefully

Building Characters Through Theater and Photography
Saturday, August 3
1 – 3 pm

This workshop invites participants to explore the art of character-making through theater exercises and creative activities. Participants will delve into the process of developing and embodying characters, culminating in a playful exploration of character photography.

During the workshop participants consider gathering the following:

1. Costumes and Accessories: Clothing, bold outfits, accessories like wigs, hats, or jewelry, and makeup that enhance the character’s appearance.

2. Props: Objects that symbolize elements of the character’s journey or story, such as everyday items transformed into symbolic representations or specific props that carry emotional or thematic weight.

Participants should bring with them:

• Notebooks or journals
  
• Pens or pencils
  
• Disposable Camera or smartphone for photography
  

This workshop is designed to be interactive, engaging, and suitable for participants of all levels of experience and backgrounds. It fosters creativity, teamwork, and personal growth through the exploration of character and performance.

August 1, 12 – 8 pm
August 2, 1 – 3 pm
August 3, 1 – 3 pm (public program in The Overlook on Level 4)

The Shed is located at 545 West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues. View The Shed on a map.

For information about accessibility and arriving at The Shed, visit our Accessibility page.

Seating

The Shed’s Griffin Theater has accessible seating. Please contact us in advance to discuss your needs and available options by emailing accessibility@theshed.org or calling (646) 455-3949.

Assistive Listening

Visitors may check out assistive listening devices at the entrance to the theater. A driver’s license will be held to check out the device.

Purchasing Tickets

The Shed’s online ticketing system includes the option to submit accommodation requests beyond the access points detailed here.

Contact Us

For questions or other requests, visit the Accessibility page, email accessibility@theshed.org, or call (646) 455-3494.