The Center at West Park

The Center at West Park The Center at West Park is a community performing arts center in a historic landmark church in NYC

The Center at West Park is a home for arts, culture, and community in the landmark West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The Center is a secular not-for-profit organization that offers a diverse range of programs for artists, audiences, and the neighborhood; manages the building’s facilities; and stewards the restoration of its historic exterior. We are building a welc

oming and inclusive community that spans diverse points of view; cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; national origins and immigration statuses; ages, abilities, orientations, and gender identities; and religious and spiritual affiliations (or none at all). We call the diverse members of our community into relationship through our shared commitment to creative and intellectual expression.

Join CWP for “Junie B. Jones Plans her Funeral” by , performing this SUNDAY June 21 @ 7pm in the CWP Evolution Festival...
06/18/2026

Join CWP for “Junie B. Jones Plans her Funeral” by , performing this SUNDAY June 21 @ 7pm in the CWP Evolution Festival at the Episcopal Actors’ Guild! 

Madison’s work “Bombshell” was previously featured in the 2024 CWP Evolution Festival. Take a look at photos from that memorable performance, and join us this weekend for another spectacular evening of musical comedy!

Use the link in our bio to learn more about the CWP Evolution Festival, and reserve tickets now!

On Thursday, 6/25 @ 7pm, the CWP Evolution Festival presents “COMMITTED? A Ritual for Robbie,” by in Chelsea at Urban S...
06/17/2026

On Thursday, 6/25 @ 7pm, the CWP Evolution Festival presents “COMMITTED? A Ritual for Robbie,” by in Chelsea at Urban Stages!

Kicking su***de out of the closet and into community conversation, Lisa unabashedly reveals her imperfect recovery from her brother’s death. COMMITTED? will rip your heart open, then give you hope. The performance will be followed by a talkback led by Dr Richard Brockman, a psychiatrist, playwright, and a clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia.

Use the link in our bio to learn more about the CWP Evolution Festival, and to reserve your tickets now!

Join us in kicking-off the CWP Summer Launchpad Reading Series this MONDAY, June 15 @ 7pm, with a reading of “SWAY” by ...
06/11/2026

Join us in kicking-off the CWP Summer Launchpad Reading Series this MONDAY, June 15 @ 7pm, with a reading of “SWAY” by !

Madison, an influencer with over 15 million followers, suffers in silence after her father’s death until she finds comfort from the profile of Shay, an unknown office worker, who posts dead dad content. SWAY is a q***r thriller comedy that explores the exploitation of the need for human connection on social media.

Use the link in our bio to reserve pay-what-you-can tickets and learn more about the CWP Launchpad Reading Series.

On Saturday, 6/13 @ 7pm, the CWP Evolution Festival presents New York International Dance Festival!NY International Danc...
06/04/2026

On Saturday, 6/13 @ 7pm, the CWP Evolution Festival presents New York International Dance Festival!

NY International Dance Festival returns to Manhattan Movement and Arts Center (248 W 60th Street) for a follow-up to their sold-out 2025 CWP Evolution FFestival show! This festival was founded in 2024 by Artistic Director Brigid Le Minez to bring a diversity of dance styles to wide audiences and to offer freelance artists a platform for presenting new choreography as well as old classics. The festival highlights character, folk, social and national dances that celebrate and showcase cultures from around the world.

Use the link in our bio to learn more about the CWP Evolution Festival, and to reserve your tickets now!

Coming June 12th @ 7pm: CWP Spring Writers Showcase!CWP’s biweekly Writing Workshop students will share a curated select...
06/03/2026

Coming June 12th @ 7pm: CWP Spring Writers Showcase!

CWP’s biweekly Writing Workshop students will share a curated selection of their written works from the semester with the CWP community on Friday, June 12! Join us for this wonderful night of literature and creativity celebrating the writers and their leader Dr. Charlotte Fiehn!

Use the link in our bio to reserve pay-what-you-can tickets!

Join CWP on Thursday, June 11 @ 7pm for the opening night of the June CWP Evolution Festival! Our 2026 kick-off performa...
06/02/2026

Join CWP on Thursday, June 11 @ 7pm for the opening night of the June CWP Evolution Festival! Our 2026 kick-off performance features a double-bill of “Wake” by and and “Forget-Me-Nots” by as part of the Abrons EXP Music Series at on the Lower East Side (466 Grand Street). Experience award-winning musicians exploring themes of memory, dreams, and goodbyes in this one-night-only performance showcasing NYC cellists!

Tickets on sale now! Use the link in our bio to reserve your tickets, and to explore the full June CWP Evolution Festival line-up!

Just announced: join us this September for the annual CWP Evolution Festival! This year’s lineup of talented artists wil...
05/21/2026

Just announced: join us this September for the annual CWP Evolution Festival! 

This year’s lineup of talented artists will perform throughout Manhattan, including many NYC neighborhoods like the Upper West Side and the East Village. 

Be sure to check out the line-up of performers joining CWP this September by using the link in our bio to learn more about the CWP Evolution Festival and stay tuned for ticket and venue announcements coming soon!

For the first time in 2026, the CWP Evolution Festival includes a special edition of the CWP Launchpad Reading Series, f...
05/21/2026

For the first time in 2026, the CWP Evolution Festival includes a special edition of the CWP Launchpad Reading Series, featuring ten new plays throughout this summer!

Join us all summer long for a very special line-up of intimate staged reading performances on the Upper West Side. CWP uplifts artists at the start of their careers by creating accessible and inclusive presentation opportunities showcasing diverse talents, and provides the next generation of arts leaders with the support to put their ideas and communities on the stage.

Use the link in our bio to learn more about the upcoming CWP Launchpad Reading Series Summer 2026 and sign up to be notified when tickets become available!

Just announced: The 2026 CWP Evolution Festival June performance line-up!Join us this June for 8 one-night-only performa...
05/21/2026

Just announced: The 2026 CWP Evolution Festival June performance line-up!

Join us this June for 8 one-night-only performances presented at 8 venues throughout Manhattan. From the Upper West Side to the Lower East Side, there’s something for everyone in your neighborhood. CWP Members receive complimentary access to every performance!

Use the link in our bio to learn more about each performance and to reserve your tickets now for the June CWP Evolution Festival!

No economic barriers @ CWP: Pay-what-you-can tickets available for this SUNDAY 5/17: CWP Biweekly Writing Workshop @ 4pm...
05/15/2026

No economic barriers @ CWP: Pay-what-you-can tickets available for this SUNDAY 5/17: CWP Biweekly Writing Workshop @ 4pm-6pm! CWP Members receive complimentary tickets!

Join CWP this weekend for our biweekly writing workshop taught by Charlotte Fiehn, a University Professor at Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women, with a Ph.D. in English at the University of Texas at Austin.

Visit the link in our bio to reserve your pay-what-you-can spot!

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165 W 86th Street
New York, NY
10024

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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