The Tank NYC Unveils Ambitious Spring 2026 Season for Emerging Artists
A Vital Platform for New York’s Emerging Artists
The Tank has announced its Spring 2026 Core Productions, featuring four world and New York premieres presented across its 56-seat and 98-seat theaters. This announcement comes at a crucial time for New York’s independent theater scene, as Time Out New York described the Tank as “one of NYC’s premiere incubators of emerging talent”. The Tank is a nonprofit off-off-Broadway performance venue and producer in Manhattan, New York. The Tank presents art across several disciplines (comedy, dance, theater, music, film), produced at no fee for use of the venue to the presenting artists.
The Spring 2026 Production Lineup
The Tank will present its Spring 2026 Core Productions beginning in January, featuring new works by Sour Milk, Mark Bankin, Philip Kenner, and the ensemble of Hook & Eye Theater. The season will open with DIRT, created by Sour Milk and produced by Most Unwanted Productions and Dani Turner, followed in February by Mark Bankin’s choreographed work Scarecrow. DIRT is an interactive theater piece performed by three actors and incorporating food-based construction as audiences take on characters and determine how to develop a newly appeared plot of land in New York City. The Mall The Mall The Mall follows three teenagers whose routine Friday night visit to their local mall is disrupted by a break-in at Hot Topic, propelling them into an investigation that reveals a broader conspiracy.
The Tank’s Mission and Impact
Co-Artistic Director Johnny G. Lloyd said, “At The Tank, we pride ourselves on seasons that feature creative artists who challenge audiences, and this spring is no different. From theater to dance to gaming, these performances show the breadth of artistry happening in New York City.” The theater has also produced shows performed elsewhere throughout New York City, collectively presenting over 1,000 performances each year. Between 2016 and 2018, five of the theater’s shows were nominated for a total of six Drama Desk Awards and in 2020, the theater itself received an Obie Award for its work supporting emerging artists.
Looking Ahead
The Spring 2026 season represents The Tank’s continued commitment to providing accessible platforms for experimental and innovative work. Tickets for all Spring 2026 Core Productions are now on sale at thetanknyc.org/spring26. For theater lovers seeking fresh, boundary-pushing performances and those who wish to support emerging artists, The Tank’s upcoming season offers an exciting glimpse into the future of New York’s performing arts landscape. The venue remains a vital institution for artists launching their careers and experimenting with new forms of artistic expression in one of the world’s most competitive theater markets.