1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 on 15th St. (stair access only) [map]
“A vibrant, creative home for the arts… Perfectly designed to accommodate diverse productions.”
-Mare Rozelle, Google Reviews
“Built with state-of-the-art technology and old-world theatrical craft.”
–Bill Wadhams, Google Reviews
“A performance-space gem in our city.”
-Brenda Hillegas, Rowhome Magazine
Next Stop: Philly Fringe
An unofficial hub of the 2024 festival, Yellow Bicycle Theater hosted 8 outside productions from across the country, 2 co-productions from New York, a reading of a new play, a workshop on producing at the Bike, and an open-captioned screening of the winning films from Bicycle Shorts 2024 combined with in-person monologues about—you guessed it—bicycles.
This year we’ve streamlined our booking system and upgraded our equipment to maximize availability and affordability. Rehearsal rates start at $19.95 plus tax, and shows are $199.95 plus tax for a 1h 45m slot plus a 15m buffer. Load in and out quickly and that’s enough time for a 90 minute show.
Marketing services and coverage under our insurance policy are on the house. Add-ons include a PA system, a projector, a camera for recording and live-streaming, a tech operator to run it all, and front of house staff. A 50% deposit is required to book the space, and the balance is due 14 days prior to the rental.
Read the Fringe Festival Addendum for details, then visit our rentals page to book your show!
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In the News
“Washed in the Blood” at the Yellow Bicycle Theater, with (from left) Jonathan Power, Varda Appleton and Jack Piccioni.
ARTS > THEATER
It’s a busy Philly season for filmmaker-playwright Joshua Crone
Crone arrived in Philadelphia in 2021, after working in New York and Los Angeles. He runs Yellow Bicycle Co. and is getting ready for a busy Fringe season.
Growing up in an evangelical Christian home in upstate New York and then central Florida, playwright and filmmaker Joshua Crone… [Full Article]
“Keep Yellow Bicycle on your radar. This is certain to be a performance space gem in our city.”
Ashes Ashes at Yellow Bicycle Theatre gives audiences a closer look at Enola Gay pilots in a tale that spans decades
By Brenda Hillegas
“Yellow Bicycle Theater is a fantastic new black box theatre and art house cinema just behind Love Park… The theatre’s intimate setting is perfect for the portrayal of real-life Enola Gay pilots Paul Tibbets (played by James C. Gavin) and Robert Lewis (Crone). You’ll find yourself down a rabbit hole of information, what ifs, and a close look at what could have been going on inside of their heads…and so many others at that time… Crone’s story grip’s viewers as we witness the pilots’ encounters with two young women who turn out to be a big part of their history – the Hiroshima survivor turned prostitute Miko (Mayo Kinoshita) and Japanese-American journalist Asuna (Kassidy Kimata)… This is a not-to-be-missed Fringe Festival pick. With only four performances left, you need to make a plan to see it this weekend or next Thursday.” [Full Review]