Daedalus Productions Inc.

Theater grants and artist residencies often slip through the cracks of mainstream funding. Daedalus Productions Inc. steps into that gap, offering support to independent creators in New York. Their office sits at 118 Riverside Dr # 8C, a quiet stretch of the Upper West Side where rehearsal spaces and small galleries cluster. While the organization keeps a low profile, its role as a non-profit ensures that projects with limited commercial appeal still find a platform.

Operating in a city where production costs can derail even the most promising ideas, this group provides more than just financial backing. Workshops, script development, and performance opportunities are part of their approach, though specifics shift with each season. The Upper West Side’s mix of long-time residents and creative professionals makes it a fitting base—close enough to midtown theaters to stay connected, but removed from the tourist-heavy circuits that dominate downtown.

For details on current programs or application cycles, call (917) 939-5254. Directions to the office can be found on the map here. Non-profits like this one rarely advertise, so a phone call is often the best way to learn what’s available.