Under the Radar (UTR) is an annual theater festival that spotlights
international artists ranging from emerging talents to masters in the
field. The festival is a wild mix of works by ensembles, solo artists,
writers, and creators. UTR is a project of the Association of
Performing Arts Presenters, produced by Mark Russell and The Public
Theater in New York City. The ultimate goal of UTR is to offer a crash
course in theater that is exciting, independent, and experimental,
created by some of the most dynamic artists working today. Over the
last 11 years, The Public’s UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL has presented
over 181 companies from 39 countries. It has grown into a landmark of
the New York City theater season and is a vital part of The Public’s
mission, providing a high-visibility platform to support artists from
diverse backgrounds who are redefining the act of making theater.
Widely recognized as a premier launching pad for new and cutting-edge
performance from the U.S. and abroad, UTR has presented works by such
respected artists as Elevator Repair Service, Nature Theater of
Oklahoma, Gob Squad, Belarus Free Theatre, and Young Jean Lee. These
artists provide a snapshot of theater today: richly distinct in terms
of perspectives, aesthetics, and social practice, and pointing to the
future of the art form.