WHY OPEN JAR?
RISING BEYOND LIMITS WITH OPEN JAR THINKING: TedTalk by Jeff Whiting
The philosophy behind Open Jar comes from a study by a group of researchers on fleas:
Researchers took a group of fleas, put them in a jar and closed the lid.
The fleas, which have a high capacity to jump, kept hitting the lid of the jar as they jumped.
After a few days, the fleas learned the limitation of where the lid was and began jumping just below the height of the lid.
A week later, they took off the lid of the jar. The fleas continued to jump at the adjusted height and, although the jar was now open, they never jumped out of the jar.
Like those fleas in the OPEN JAR, so do we, as humans (and ARTISTS) often adjust to the limitations others set for us. But in truth, we are limitless.
The LID IS OFF at THE OPEN JAR STUDIOS...
OPEN JAR STUDIOS
Located in the heart of the Theater District OPEN JAR STUDIOS 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.
We built a home for artists to create.
We dedicate this space to the creation of art and the cultivation of the artist.
