House of SpeakEasy NYC
We bring writers & audiences together in innovative & sustaining ways.
On stage. In schools. On the road.
Our Mission
House of SpeakEasy is grounded in the belief that the ability to read and write enables a person to know their rights, be confident in their identity, and engage boldly and empathetically with the world around them. All of our programs support reading, writing, and public participation in literary culture.
On Stage
Seriously Entertaining
“It was truly a magical night for me. I had so much fun, and House of SpeakEasy is a great organization.”
In Schools
SpeakTogether
“To stand in front of young people and tell a story was a much needed reminder that oral tradition, and face-to-face human connectivity is not only still cool, but also still necessary.”
On the Road
Bookmobiles
“House of SpeakEasy shared its amazing services with constituents in my district, specifically those who live in public housing. I was grateful to see them in action and have them bring libraries directly to communities. The work they do is vital!”
Writer Spotlight
André Aciman
Novelist, Essayist, Proust Scholar
"I came because there’s nothing more exciting than writers talking about what makes them write."
André Aciman’s body of work spans memoir, essay, and fiction: from Out of Egypt, his Whiting Award-winning account of his family’s expulsion from Alexandria to his essay…
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