the cell

This upcoming season, the cell has committed to 28 new projects with over 53 resident artists for the 2025/2026 cycle. The cell’s Artist-in-Residence Program is for playwrights, composers, theatrical designers, choreographers, and interdisciplinary artists who are developing new and experimental work. Grantees receiveup to a $5000 stipend and a 1 - 5 week space grant at the cell, a multi-purpose art venue in the heart of Chelsea. The staff at the cell offers each AIR a suite of services. This includes creative development, dramaturgy, casting assistance, technical support to execute theatrical designs, administrative services, 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship, marketing, ticketing, videography, and photographic documentation.

lead artist Dan Daly

text by Lee LeBreton

August 15-24, 2025
Fridays- Sundays (First slot 10:00AM || Last slot 6:45PM)

Arborlogues: A Botanical Recital Performed for One Tree is a one-person play where you are the performer and a single tree is your audience. Performed in the backyard of the cell, the 15-minute play takes place within a specially built red curtain theater. After receiving the bound script from the stage manager, you are left alone with your audience. The script leads you through a series of stories, prompts, and actions related to this tree, this location, and yourself.