United Solo™ is a theatre company based in New York City, dedicated to the genre of one-person performance. Our goal is to present solo pieces, both local and international; discover original scripts; bring creators together; exchange perspectives; and inspire creativity related to solo performance.
We present solo shows on variety of platforms, including physical and virtual stages, and we provide professional training for enthusiasts around the world. We believe that artists are capable of connecting with global audiences and focusing on the uniqueness of human beings. Through the exploration of existential themes, solo artists reflect upon political, economic, religious, and social experiences. In doing so, many inspire us to take action. The diversity of voices unites us in a constellation of unique solo expressions.
You Think Solo | You Feel Solo | You Act United
“This annual festival has, over more than 10 years, brought hundreds of solo productions to New York stages from around the world. Theater, dance, improv and other forms will be presented live onstage but the festival will also include additional offerings through a virtual platform, United Solo Screen”
–Steven McElroy, The New York Times
“In just six years since its creation, [United Solo] is already considered one of the world’s most important theatre events”
–Jessica Ruhstorfer, World Guide
“Whether it’s comedy, drama, new work, or new adaptations you’re looking for, United Solo performances are fascinating to take in and inexpensive to attend”
–Jack Smart, Backstage
“The event, as well as bringing theatre-makers together, invites theatres and producers to discover original scripts and performers”
–Olivia Clement, Playbill
“United Solo is the world’s largest solo theatre festival, having presented more than 600 shows in its six-year history”
–American Theatre Magazine
“Performers from more than a dozen countries will come to New York to participate in this expansive presentation of about 100 one-person shows”
–Steven McElroy, The New York Times
“The United Solo Theatre Festival is overflowing with a program of truly exceptional one-person productions that celebrates the uniqueness of the individual”
–Jacquelyn Claire, Stage Biz
“During the festival, the largest of its kind in the world, artists stage between two and five hourlong one-person shows per day”
–Francis Lewis, IN New York Magazine
“Artists whose work is featured in this year’s United Solo shows include Tony, Obie, Emmy, and Drama Desk Award winners”
–BroadwayWorld.com
“I urge you to make your way to Theatre Row so that you too could experience an unforgettable one night stand with one of these truly sensational solo shows”
–Jacquelyn Claire, NY Theatre Guide
“United Solo pushes the envelope in every way, opening the stage to incredibly diverse performers and incredibly diverse performances”
–Austin Fimmano, Plays To See
“Unique of its kind, the annual event offers experience, exposure, and fellowship to a vast array of artists, intriguing and affordable story theater to audiences”
–Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town
“United Solo, the largest festival of solo performance in the world, highlights the latest trends in this popular and growing sector of theater”
–Martin Denton, Indie Theater Now
“Actor-creators go it alone in this annual celebration of solo performance, billed as the largest of its kind in the world”
–TimeOut New York
“The course of ten stimulating, entertaining weeks. A fascinating, affordable way to see a cornucopia of theater”
–Alix Cohen, Theater Pizzazz
“The Culture News strongly recommends you to attend this unique festival”
–David Serero, The Culture News
“As it opens its current season, the United Solo Festival will also begin reviewing submissions for next season. For more information and to apply visit unitedsolo.org/submit”
