North American Cultural Laboratory

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110 Highland Lake Rd
Highland Lake, NY 12743

North American Cultural Laboratory is a creative space in Barryville, NY that fosters artistic experimentation and collaboration.

With a focus on cultural exploration, this unique venue provides a platform for artists to engage in innovative projects and performances.

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Amanda H.
11/7/2025

I love NACL Theatre and have been an audience member at their shows at their gorgeous theatre and also a visiting artist with the theatre I work with in NYC in residence through their Deep Space...

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HistoryNACL began in New York City at La MaMa E.T.C. in 1997 and later operated at the A.R.T./NY building in Brooklyn, New York. Since 2000 the company has operated its own theatre center, a 1920s Franciscan church converted into a theatre and, next door, a former resort hotel called Lakewood House, which now functions as the artist residence and retreat center. NACL is artist-run and defines itself as a laboratory theatre. In tandem with its theatre-creation work, the company has developed a performer training technique that has evolved from its contact with its theatrical ancestors: Canadian theatre troupe Primus Theatre (Tannis Kowalchuk was a member from 1990-1997); Odin Teatret; and students of Jerzy Grotowski. Since 2001, the company has offered an annual performer training retreat and has taught at universities, colleges, and in workshops around the world. NACL has created over 15 performances since 1997. It takes many months to create a performance, and every effort is made to keepSpecialtiesNACL (North American Cultural Laboratory) is a professional, non-profit company that has created 18 original ensemble theatre productions and countless public spectacles since 1997. Founded by Canadian-born Tannis Kowalchuk and American Brad Krumholz, NACL operates a theatre space and retreat center in Highland Lake, NY, located two hours from New York City in the southwestern Catskill region. The company creates and tours its own devised theatre performances, collaborates with an international circle of artists, and presents a performance season that features work by local and visiting artists. Committed to supporting theatre training at all stages in an artist's development, NACL offers artist residencies, professional development retreats, master classes, workshops, and early education drama classes.
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