Hangar Theatre, Professional theatre in Ithaca, United States.
The Hangar Theatre is a theatre in Ithaca, New York, housed in a converted hangar at the edge of Cass Park near Cayuga Lake. The main stage sits inside a wide open space with seating that wraps close to the performance area, giving the room an open, warehouse-like feel.
The Hangar Theatre was founded in the late 1970s, making use of a former airport building on the western edge of the city. Over the following decades it grew from a summer-only operation into a year-round venue with a more structured program.
The Hangar Theatre draws audiences from Ithaca and the surrounding area who come to see work made by local and regional artists. The productions often reflect stories and themes that feel close to everyday life in upstate New York.
The theatre is located inside Cass Park, just west of downtown Ithaca, and parking is available on site. Getting there a bit early is worth it, since the park setting makes for a pleasant walk before the show.
The building was originally a hangar at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, used for aircraft storage long before it became a performance space. The high ceiling it still has today is a direct result of that original purpose, and you can feel it when you step inside.
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