What is “Green Theater”?
The Bushwick Starr is dedicated to operating our theater in an environmentally responsible and conscious way. We do our part to keep green- from the cleaning products we buy to the type of paint we use (non-toxic). But our Big Green Theater program will definitely raise our level of green operation.
Here is a list of ways that we will work together with our artists to create eco-friendly theater:
– Use fluorescent and/or LED lighting units
– Create manual generators (ie- electricity conducted by a person riding a bicycle)
– Use fuel cell electricity
– Use only recycled materials for sets, costumes, props, etc.
– Design sets with disassembly in mind (no permanent structures)
– Use modular sets
– Don’t use foam or plastics
– Design costumes using sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, wool, hemp, etc.
– Use only non-toxic paint, dyes, stage make-up, etc.
– Use only pump hairsprays
– Use online ticketing (no paper stubs)
– Use online programming (no paper programs)
– Use eco-friendly cleaning and sanitary products
– Offer concessions that are made from locally grown or organic goods (ie- baked goods, organic coffee, etc.)
– Sell eco-friendly merchandise such as travel mugs
– Donate all production elements (set, costumes, props, etc.) to other arts organizations, schools, or things like wood scraps to bio-fuel use
– Publicize what we’re doing! Make our Environmental Initiative mission clear on our website and all program and project info
My local environmental organization would like to consider modeling your program to the youth of our community. How may I contact you?
Hi! You can email us at info@thebushwickstarr.org