"Running January 7 through 25, Under the Radar once again brings together experimental theater, performance art and genre-defying work from New York and around the world. Some shows are polished premieres, while others are labeled "Under Construction," meaning you're seeing works in progress. The point here isn't perfection, meaning if you leave a show slightly confused but oddly energized, you've probably picked well."
"The smartest place to start is the festival's Matrix , which sorts shows by vibe instead of category. Rather than forcing you to choose between "dance" and "theater," it lets you filter by feeling-whether you're in the mood for something emotional, cerebral, playful, political or totally off the rails. It's the fastest way to build a lineup that actually matches your taste."
"Geography also plays a bigger role at UTR than at most festivals. With venues scattered across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, hopping between shows takes strategy. This year, the festival acknowledges that with UTR Hubs, designated neighborhood bars near clusters of venues where audiences can gather before and after performances. They're partly unofficial headquarters and a great way to make your theater night feel like more than a quick in-and-out."
Under the Radar runs January 7 through 25 with 31 shows across 24 venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. The festival features experimental theater, performance art and genre-defying work from local and international artists, including polished premieres and "Under Construction" works-in-progress. A Matrix sorts offerings by vibe—emotional, cerebral, playful, political or off-the-rails—so audiences can build lineups by feeling rather than traditional categories. UTR Hubs designate neighborhood bars near venue clusters to facilitate pre- and post-show gatherings and reduce transit complexity. There is no dress code; the festival recommends comfortable attire, selective planning and notes several family-friendly performances.
Read at Time Out New York
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