The PIT NYC – Indie Fest 2025

NEW YORK, NY – THE PEOPLES IMPROV THEATER (THE PIT)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR NYC’S LONGEST-RUNNING INDIE IMPROV FESTIVAL 13TH ANNUAL INDIE-PENDENCE DAY FEST | JULY 3–4 AT THE PIT The Peoples Improv Theater is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for the 13TH ANNUAL INDIE-PENDENCE DAY FEST , NYC’s longest-running INDIE IMPROV FESTIVAL. Created by veteran PIT ensemble STUDENT DRIVER , this 2-day celebration of community and creativity will run THURSDAY, JULY 3RD AND FRIDAY, JULY 4TH, 2025 . Whether you’re an up-and-coming team or an experienced ensemble looking to reconnect with the scene, INDIE-PENDENCE DAY FEST IS YOUR MOMENT TO LEAP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT . Teams that debuted at INDIEFEST HAVE GONE ON TO SUCCESSFUL RUNS AT EDINBURGH FRINGE, OFF-BROADWAY, AND BEYOND . WHAT TO EXPECT: * Performances by indie improv teams from across the globe * SPECIAL GUESTS * IMPROV JAMS open to all * A classic BARBECUE PICNIC * Shows across THREE STAGES at The PIT “As we head into our 13th year, we’re proud to continue building a space that celebrates bold choices, community, and pure joy in performance,” says PIT Artistic Director, Sean Christian Taylor. “This is a festival that honors where you’ve been—and helps launch where you’re going.” APPLY NOW! * SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET * SUBMISSION FEE: $34.99 (covers marketing, staffing, food, and operations) * NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Friday, June 6th by 5 PM ET * SUBMISSION LINK: Apply Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0T7k_S47brtFwp9pPfEAc1TQJH0-vGW0p4dh69UZ_JlgxJg/viewform?usp=send_form] Take the leap. Follow the fear. Join us at The PIT this July for two days of high-energy indie improv greatness. THE PEOPLES IMPROV THEATER IS LOCATED AT 154 W 29TH ST, 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10001. More info: thepit-nyc.com [https://thepit-nyc.com/]