Urban Stages Theater is an off-Broadway theater that nurtures upcoming theatrical talent in Manhattan. It is a vibrant cultural space that features not just plays but also touring shows, community activities, camps and contests. Take children along to a summer camp held here or a lively puppet show or drama involving clowns and elaborate costumes. You can also attend comedies, pop and jazz fusion concerts, short character sketches and heart-wrenching tragedies. Through residencies, summer camps and touring shows, the theater conducts its charity programs for various social causes. You can also hire one of the studios for rehearsals or participate in contests for budding playwrights. Tickets for certain shows are sold for low prices or given free of cost.