Founded in 2018 by Kyle Driggs and Andrea Murillo, 3AM Theatre was borne from a shared fascination of physical storytelling, innovative stage design, and the lighting states found in early morning hours. Drawing on their shared backgrounds in modern dance and contemporary circus, they began exploring how these disciplines could dissolve boundaries and create transformative experiences.

Following their first piece, The Graveyard Slot, 3AM began developing Eventide, which became the company’s central focus for the next four years. The piece evolved through multiple iterations and toured nationally and internationally, with performances in Chicago, Guadalajara, Philadelphia, and Maine.Their journey began in Philadelphia, PA, where initial rehearsals and lighting experiments shaped a vision of performance that defies genre. Their first work, The Graveyard Slot, drew inspiration from overlooked late-night television- an often forgotten hour of programming that, for them, became a portal into another state of mind and a point of focus they sought to bring to life on stage.

In 2023, 3AM Theatre inaugurated a new venue in Queens, establishing a home base for its creative work, providing a home for rehearsals, residencies, and in-house productions, and opening its doors to visiting artists and local audiences. This shift transformed 3AM from a touring ensemble into a hybrid company and venue. With a solid base in New York City and its eye on future national and international productions, 3AM began to reimagine what an American circus and dance company could be.

In 2024, 3AM welcomed Logan Kerr and Book Kennison into its core team, further strengthening the company’s creative and production capacity. The next year was full of original creations and performances, including the development and debut of two major in-house projects, First Light and W3AM.

In September 2025, 3AM  expanded its facilities with the opening of a new studio directly adjacent to its existing venue. Dedicated to classes, workshops, and professional development, the studio is designed to broaden opportunities for artistic practice and exchange. Together, the theatre and studio establish a strong foundation for collaboration and community in Queens, advancing an ecosystem where contemporary circus, dance, and theatre can continue to evolve together.

In 2026, 3AM will launch a tour of its original creation First Light, continue to refine its educational offerings, and offer dozens of residencies, workshops, performances, and collaborations.