named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ChipandGus
Original two-hander play by John Ahlin and Christopher Patrick Mullen about two colleagues whose monthly ping pong game reveals deep personal secrets; won the 2016 FringeNYC Overall Excellence Award for Ensemble and has been performed in multiple venues including New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts
Fat Knight Shakespeare Podcast
Podcast co-hosted by Charlotte Ahlin and Danielle Cohn offering humorous and in-depth discussions on Shakespearean characters, named one of the top Shakespeare podcasts in the nation
Ghost Dance
Solo performance by Erica Knight about her great-great grandfather, artist Ralph Albert Blakelock, exploring his life, art, and descent into madness; performed at fringe festivals
My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories
Staged reading and full production about actress Margaret Hamilton, best known as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz; written by John Ahlin with Jean Tafler, who portrays Hamilton in performance
Plague Doctor
Play by Charlotte Ahlin inspired by The Decameron, in which roommates tell stories to pass the time while haunted by a medieval Plague Doctor; presented at the SheNYC 2021 Summer Theater Festival
The Summoning
Comedy by Charlotte Ahlin about college roommates planning a mysterious ritual requiring a "virgin vessel"; selected for the SheNYC Summer Theater Festival in 2017 and praised for its sharp writing and direction
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce a nationally recognized Shakespeare-themed podcastProduces a comedic and analytical podcast that explores Shakespearean characters and themes, distributed through media platforms to reach a broad audience.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and perform original and adapted theatrical worksCreates and stages live theater productions, including original plays and contemporary adaptations, such as a pandemic-themed adaptation of The Decameron and a murder-mystery-farce featuring reimagined Gothic characters. The organization has presented works at festivals including SheNYC Summer Theater Festival and FringeNYC, where it received recognition for ensemble excellence.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fund nonprofit initiatives through proceeds from theatrical performancesDirects a portion of proceeds from specific theatrical readings, such as "My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories," to support external nonprofit organizations like Let’s Send These Kids to School.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$950
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
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Net assets$3K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -81.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CHARLOTTE AHLIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID TOPCHIK — DIRECTOR
- KAREN WALD — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET COLIN — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bay Street Theater Partner — Presented a developmental production of 'My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories' in July 2019.
- Bella Notte Restaurant Partner — Provided a monetary donation to Fat Knight Theatre.
- Bridge Street Theatre Partner — Presented the play 'ChipandGus' at their venue in Catskill, New York.
- CPM Partner — Provided a donation to Fat Knight Theatre.
- IBM Partner — Provided a monetary donation to Fat Knight Theatre.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Let’s Send These Kids to School Partner — Partnered with Let’s Send These Kids to School by directing a portion of proceeds from the "My Witch" staged reading to support its mission.
- Martell-Donagher LLC Partner — Provided a monetary donation to Fat Knight Theatre.
- New York Theatre District Government — John Ahlin lives 27 stories above the New York Theatre District, indicating a geographic and professional connection.
- Snowlion Rep Partner — Co-produced a theatrical performance in Boothbay Harbor, Maine in June 2024.
- shenycarts.org Network — Participated in the sheNYC 2021 Summer Theater Festival.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Contemporary Reimagining as Social Reflectionmethodology: contemporary_adaptationBy adapting classic narratives through genre-blending and contemporary settings, the organization explores modern anxieties and societal issues, because audiences engage more critically and emotionally when familiar stories are reframed to reflect current cultural tensions.
- Personal Narrative as Theatrical Lensmethodology: personal_narrative_theaterBy grounding theatrical explorations in personal and familial connections to historical figures, the organization creates intimate, relatable narratives because audiences respond more deeply to stories that bridge public history with private experience.
- Theatre for Humanizationmethodology: theatre-for-humanizationBy presenting live theatre that reimagines larger-than-life figures from history, literature, and mythology through a humanizing lens, the organization fosters public connection and inspiration because audiences relate more deeply to vulnerable, accessible portrayals than to archetypal or mythic versions.