House of SpeakEasy is grounded in the belief that the ability to read and write enables a person to know their rights, to be confident in their identity, and engage boldly and empathetically with the world around them.
Our programs support reading, writing, and public participation in literary culture.
On Stage. In Schools. On the Road.
ON STAGE
Join us for Seriously Entertaining, our monthly literary cabaret at Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater. Seriously Entertaining focuses on how writers become writers, how their ideas shape their writing, and how their writing shapes the world. We feature ideas & storytelling for all genres of writers. Get tickets to our upcoming shows here.
IN SCHOOLS
From in-school matinees and storytelling workshops to after-school college readiness programs, we connect published authors with students in under-resourced high schools. If you are an educator or know someone who works with teens, join our Teacher Network here.
ON THE ROAD
The SpeakEasy Bookmobile delivers brand-new books to “book deserts,” neighborhoods without bookstores and with limited access to libraries, in New York City and beyond—for free! Learn more here.
House of SpeakEasy Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution that receives funding from foundations, corporations, and individuals; all contributions towards its programs are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. To make a donation, please click here.