Our fans call it the “34 West Magic.” The moment in each show that brings the house down.
We created a “car wash” using two fuzzy pillows, a steering wheel and chairs! STAYIN’ ALIVE, 2022
We use few props. Fewer actors. Even our audience size is small. Only 60 seats!
But we intended that way. It’s all about imagination and good storytelling. Our stories are dynamic and full of life. And our actors are high caliber.
So when we grab two pillows and a steering wheel, we’re easily transported to a 1970’s car wash.
Two phones and a table created a sound proof visiting room at a local jail! MOONSHINE CHRISTMAS, 2018
And the audience goes crazy. It’s triumphant when it happens.
Because the “magic” is the audience and actor working together in a moment of imagination. Where nothing becomes something. That “ah ha!” moment makes you smile, makes you laugh, gives you goose bumps.
Actor Becca Anderson gets caught in a hail storm -- of ping pong balls! CAN’T BUY ME LOVE, 2019
Audiences always comment on how their mouths hurt from smiling so much. Others refer to 34 West as their happy place.
We believe this is because of that creative partnership with the audience and actor. It’s like we’re all children once again, playing in the sandbox.
Even though there’s no audience participation in the show, you still feel very much a part of the story.
Actor/writer/owner Jeff Querin in a 5 minute courtroom argument with himself! IT’S CHRISTMAS, BABE, 2019
It’s addictive. Audiences often return to see the same show with other friends. Or they bring their parents next time. They just want to share the joy they experienced with everyone they know.
It’s a wonderful feeling to sit in a room full of people and feel something uplifting and inspired.
It truly is a happy place where dreams come true and child-like optimism reigns supreme! (hyperbole much?!)