Peculiar
pi 'kyül yər/
adj.
1. strange or odd; unusual.
2. distinctive in nature or character from others.
3. Obie award-winning producer
of original theatrical events
performed in non-theatrical venues.
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A New Performance Cabaret Series begins:
CITY SESSIONS #1: All I Remember is Here...
April 3, 2026 at 7pm
in The Lounge at Dixon Place
An 18-month project to bring artists from different disciplines together to create a series of evenings celebrating the city that we all call home.
Our Mission
Peculiar Works Project was founded by Ralph Lewis, Catherine Porter and Barry Rowell to create original performances that are accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. Using various artistic disciplines in unique combinations, we challenge the conventions and clichés of alternative theater. From initial concept to full production, PWP encourages collaboration, experimentation and a rebel spirit in creative artists by providing the tools and opportunities to realize their artistic goals.
Current Projects
What peculiar now and what's peculiar in the future
Master Classes
Teaching a new generation of performing artists about peculiar
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Help us make peculiar happen: donations are always welcome and completely tax-deductible through Network for Good.
About
Find out how we're peculiar and who's helping us stay that way
History and Press
What was peculiar and what was said about it
Contact
Find out how to get peculiar with us
Our Peculiar Works projects are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and from New York City Council member Christopher Marte; and with private funds from the Mental Insight Foundation, The Puffin Foundation, Ltd., and The Jerome Robbins Foundation, as well as our many, wonderful individual donors.
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