The City Speaks: Language & Slang in NYC (Summer Kickoff Performances)

A walking tour meets street theater in this interactive performance of New York language and slang. Set in the historically linguistic melting pot of the Lower East Side, this two hour exploration of words and accents is led by licensed NYC tour guide Nic Reale in character as "The Tour"—but all guests participate. Together everyone explores more than the origin of local phrases or how New Yawkers tawk; we also communicate across the city’s diverse cultures to see how they form a new one.

For our June dates, we’ll be hosting special guest performers to showcase the culture of NYC hip hop.

This event is great if you love: 
group participation, funny voices, costumes, linguistics, sociology, immigration, LES, making new friends, music, slang, scavenger hunts

Recommended Ages: 14+ (due to pace of walk, collegiate-level academic topics, mild adult content)

Duration: 2 hours // 1.8 mi (2.9 km)

LOCATION
117 East Houston St is not a physical address, but an approximate location. Tour begins from the top of the steps at the Houston St entrance to Sara D. Roosevelt Park (between Chrystie St & Forsyth St), directly across from the M15/21 bus stop shelter. Closest Subway station is at Second Avenue (F).

ARRIVAL 
Please arrive 10 minutes before start time for check-in. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
If there’s a last-minute emergency, email us at studioderive1@gmail.com and we’ll reply once the tour is finished.

WEATHER
Tour runs rain or shine, so please plan (and dress!) accordingly. We make exceptions for major weather events (think hurricanes) that noticeably disrupt daily life and infrastructure in New York City. In these circumstances, we will notify all bookings 24 hours in advance and offer to transfer your booking to another date or offer a refund.

REFUNDS
Cancellations >48 hours in advance = 100% OR credit for tour on a future date
Cancellations 24-48 hours in advance = 50% OR credit for tour on a future date
Cancellations <24 hours in advance = Credit for tour on a future date
No-shows who do not notify request for cancellation or rescheduling at any point may not receive a refund.
Please allow up to 24 hours for confirmation of request for cancellation/rescheduling.