IT STARTED WITH A FLEA…

A group of scientists took a group of fleas, placed them in a jar, and closed the lid.

Fleas, who have the capacity to jump over 100 times their own body length, quickly adjusted the height of their jump to be JUST UNDER the limitation of that lid.

After a week, the scientists took the LID OFF and were surprised that even though they could have easily jumped out of the open jar, the fleas continued to jump at the same level - just under the limitation where the lid once was.

Working as an artist can often feel like the fleas in the jar, constantly hitting obstacles, but you never know when the jar will OPEN (an opportunity that might change your life) and unlike the fleas in the experiment, if you’re going to get anywhere you must JUMP AS IF THE JAR IS OPEN.

At Open Jar, we celebrate artists rising beyond all limitations.

Dedicated on June 17, 2019, OPEN JAR STUDIOS is located in the heart of the Theater District and features some of the largest studios in New York City for rehearsals, auditions, and support offices for productions of all sizes. 

Two 4,000 square-foot studios with 22-foot high ceilings make the space ideal for Broadway rehearsals. The large studios accompany a number of different-sized studios also suited perfectly for dance rehearsals, music rehearsals, production offices, and even costume fittings.