 The Second Stage Theater Uptown series was inaugurated in 2002 to showcase the work of emerging artists at the McGinn/Cazale Theater at 76th Street.Second Stage supports both established and emerging artists with commissions and artist residencies focused on playwrights, directors, designers, and actors in the creation of contemporary work.2ST UPTOWN launches young artists with full productions and developmental support and their Van Lier Fellowship program offers a training base for a future generation of directors.