The Hess Collective

The Hess Collective DEVELOPMENT || PERFORMANCE || TRAINING OUR MISSION:
The Hess Collective generates new work based on a hybrid approach to embodied performance.

A fusion of physical theater modalities culled from Western and Eastern practices, diverse ensemble members unlock impulses, experience and imagination to generate transformative, empathetic and expansive artistic expression. The work addresses issues of social and global urgency through heightened realism, cross-cultural collaboration and inter-disciplinary creation. Artistic Director: Elizabeth Hess
Managing Director: Kelly Kirby

02/20/2025

This project is a labor of love. SO MUCH LOVE.

Thank you StageBuddy! We are all the buzz in StageBuddies recent press release on our piece. Thank you Michelle for all ...
02/20/2025

Thank you StageBuddy! We are all the buzz in StageBuddies recent press release on our piece. Thank you Michelle for all your hard work. We are in our FINAL WEEK. Read about it today

We are having a blast at our post show talkbacks! Here are clips of our last two talkbacks. There’s ONE MORE talkback le...
02/20/2025

We are having a blast at our post show talkbacks! Here are clips of our last two talkbacks. There’s ONE MORE talkback left tomorrow. It’s sure to be one you won’t want to miss, see you there!

Feb 21 Post-Show Talkback
BREAKING OUT OF THE BOX: A Multidisciplinary Arts Exchange

Kathy Wentrack, Art Historian: The Feminist Art Project

Damali Abrams, Visual Artist: The Glitter Priestess

Emily Berry, Choreographer: Forgiveness Part I & II

Elizabeth Hess, Playwright/Director: Embodied Performance

02/18/2025

We are entering our FINAL WEEK of shows! You don't want to miss this powerful piece.

We’re back with another Post Show Talkback!Join us TONIGHT after our 8pm show to hear Rachel Dickstein and cast answer y...
02/15/2025

We’re back with another Post Show Talkback!Join us TONIGHT after our 8pm show to hear Rachel Dickstein and cast answer your question!

Feb 15 Post-Show Talkback
DEVISING FROM THE GROUND UP
Rachel Dickstein: Writer, Director, Choreographer, and Founder of Ripe Time
Ensemble: Akiko Aizawa, Ninoshka de Leon Gill, Elizabeth Hess, Maya Mays

We are thrilled to share that NO RESERVATION took the stage by storm. We had an incredible opening week! We can’t thank ...
02/13/2025

We are thrilled to share that NO RESERVATION took the stage by storm. We had an incredible opening week! We can’t thank you all enough for supporting this bold and necessary work.

Don’t wait - get your tickets NOW!

THIS IS OUR SUPER-BOWL!!!Seeing our show today? Stay after for our NO RESERVATION Talkback! The first one of the series....
02/09/2025

THIS IS OUR SUPER-BOWL!!!
Seeing our show today? Stay after for our NO RESERVATION Talkback! The first one of the series.

Feb 9 Post-Show Talkback!

The Arts & Health Project: Women Taking Charge – Post-Performance Reflections

Mary Bitel: Co-director of NYU’s Arts & Health Initiative

LaRaisha Burnette: Multidimensional Creator, Performer, and Visionary

This weekend, join us at the table for NO RESERVATION a Hess Collective and LaMaMa ETC Collaboration. Global goddesses c...
02/04/2025

This weekend, join us at the table for NO RESERVATION a Hess Collective and LaMaMa ETC Collaboration.

Global goddesses crash a dinner party celebrating false gods.

Purchase tickets today, link in our bio!
First 10 tickets are $10 each. Friday’s show will be followed by a reception, see you there!

‘Do NYC’ says NO RESERVATION is the theatre piece to see! Thank you Michelle for another wonderful press release. See li...
02/03/2025

‘Do NYC’ says NO RESERVATION is the theatre piece to see!

Thank you Michelle for another wonderful press release. See link in our bio to read why you should buy yout tickets today!

Step into rehearsals for NO RESERVATION! We are 2 weeks away from our opening night, have you purchased your tickets yet...
01/25/2025

Step into rehearsals for NO RESERVATION!
We are 2 weeks away from our opening night, have you purchased your tickets yet? Photos from our rehearsal with the fantastic , swop to get a sneak peek at her work!

Check us Out in Broadway World! Huge shout out to our incredible PR Team headed by Michelle Tabnick. Thank you Michelle!...
01/13/2025

Check us Out in Broadway World!
Huge shout out to our incredible PR Team headed by Michelle Tabnick. Thank you Michelle!
Head over to to read this article today and find out why NO RESERVATION is a must see piece.

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