Second Stage Theater had been searching for a permanent home since its launch in 1979 and moved into the 108-seat capacity McGinn/Cazale Theater in 1984. From 2002 onwards, the Upper West Side venue was primarily used to host the Second Stage Theater Uptown Series, designed to give younger playwrights the opportunity to stage off-Broadway productions. In general, 2ST Uptown produced two productions each season. The venue is currently used as the home of WP Theater (or Women's Project Theater).