named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cabaret Concert Series
Seasonal concert performances featuring cabaret, folk, rock, and early music, including themed events and guest artists.
Children's Series
Interactive theater programming for children, including performances by Sammie & Tudie's Imagination Playhouse, offered as part of the theater’s family engagement initiatives.
Educational Outreach
Partnership with Fordham School for the Arts, providing high school drama students with internships, free tickets, and talkbacks with cast and crew.
Mainstage Productions
Professional Equity productions of classic and contemporary plays and musicals, including works by Shakespeare, Sondheim, and Gilbert & Sullivan, performed in Brooklyn and on tour.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Expand access to theater through ticket outreach programsOffers free and deeply discounted tickets to students, children, and underserved audiences through outreach initiatives, including free public performances and partnerships with public libraries to increase community access to live theater.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present professional theater productionsProduces and presents professional Equity theater productions of classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and light opera in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Greene County, including mainstage shows, revivals, world premieres, and special performances. The organization has produced over 40 main stage productions and toured 21 plays and musicals since 2001, with performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theaters, and digital platforms.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Provide educational and training opportunities for emerging artistsOffers internships, assistant roles, and performance training opportunities for students and emerging artists through partnerships with educational institutions and structured programs integrated into school curricula, including talkbacks and curriculum-aligned access to mainstage productions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$29K53%
Program service revenue$25K45%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Jarosz | Director | 40 | $5K |
| David B Fuller | Treasurer | 25 | $5K |
board members · 6
- Abigail Dennis — Director
- Charlie Berigan — Director
- David Scott Macy — Director
- John Johmann — Director
- Mark Gamell — Director
- Susan Broadwin — Director
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Anne Kaufman Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; theatrical producer.
- Brooklyn Arts Council Partner — Administered the Statewide Community Regrants Program funding for Theater 2020's A Midsummer Hour performance.
- Brooklyn Arts Council Partner — Commissioned Theater 2020’s adaptation of "A Midsummer Hour" for performance in Cadman Plaza Park.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner — Presented a production of Romeo and Juliet (R&J) in an outdoor public park setting.
- Brooklyn Heights Library Partner — Collaborated to present the original children's show DeLight Before Christmas free of charge to children.
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Hosted online theatrical readings in partnership with Theater 2020 during the pandemic.
- Cadman Plaza Park Partner — Hosted the free outdoor performance of A Midsummer Hour in October 2021.
- Daniel Squadron Government — State Senator serving ex officio on Theater 2020's Board of Directors.
- Dr. Giles Hogya Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; international director and resident lighting/set designer.
- Fordham High School for the Arts Partner — Collaborated on student internships, curriculum integration, and educational access to productions.
- Harold Prince Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; theatrical director and producer.
- Hunter College Partner — Staged a production of Romeo and Juliet (R&J) at the Doctorow Center on campus.
- Jean Cocteau Repertory Partner — Off-Broadway theater where David Fuller served in a leadership role.
- Lynn Marie Macy Partner — Co-Director with Judith Jarosz at Theater Ten Ten.
- Marlene May Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; Head of Theater at Fordham High School for the Arts.
- Murgatroyd's Hospital for Mental Rehabilitation Partner — Fictional presenting entity for the annual performance of "Ruddigore or the Witches Curse"
- Murgatroyds Hospital for Mental Rehabilitation Partner — Presented "The 103rd Annual Performance of Ruddigore" in collaboration with Murgatroyds Hospital for Mental Rehabilitation.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided funding support through the Statewide Community Regrants Program for the A Midsummer Hour performance.
- Raymond McGarrigle Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; partner at Rios and McGarrigle, LLC.
- Scott Steele Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; Executive Director of University/Resident Theatre Association.
- St. Borromeo Church Partner — Hosted a production of Romeo and Juliet (R&J) at the church venue.
- Stephen Levin Government — NYC Councilmember serving ex officio on Theater 2020's Board of Directors.
- The Catskill Mountain Foundation Partner — Partnered with Theater Ten Ten for touring productions of original revues and musicals.
- The Learn Project of the City of New York Partner — Sponsored high school internships at Theater Ten Ten.
- The Shaw Project Partner — Partnered on staged readings and revivals of George Bernard Shaw's works.
- The Walt Whitman Project Partner — Collaborated on poetry and prose readings and joint programming.
- Theater Ten Ten Partner — Former producing organization led by Judith Jarosz and David Fuller, with ongoing artistic continuity.
- Thinking Theater NYC Partner — Reviewed Theater 2020's production of "A Comedy of Errors"
- Tix Partner — Uses Tix for ticket sales for events.
- Tom Bullard Partner — Member of Theater 2020's Board of Advisors; Chair of Brooklyn College Theater Department.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Civic Engagement Through Live Theatermethodology: civic-engagement-through-theaterBy using live theater as a dynamic medium, we engage audiences with contemporary social issues and enduring human questions because shared live experiences foster collective reflection and civic dialogue.
- Culturally Adaptive and Accessible Theatermethodology: culturally_adaptive_theaterBy adapting classic works into culturally diverse and family-friendly formats—including free children’s productions in public libraries—we expand audience engagement because accessibility and cultural relevance lower barriers to participation.
- Immersive Staging for Enhanced Engagementmethodology: immersive_stagingBy using immersive staging techniques that incorporate the entire theatre space, including aisles and entrances, we intensify comedic timing and deepen audience engagement because breaking the fourth wall creates a more immediate and participatory theatrical experience.
- Inclusive Artist Development with Gender Equity Focusmethodology: gender-equity-in-arts-developmentBy combining established professionals with emerging artists—especially women—we foster inclusive, intergenerational theater production because equitable access and mentorship amplify diverse voices and strengthen artistic sustainability.
- Modern Relevance Through Theatrical Adaptationmethodology: modern-relevance-through-theatrical-adaptationBy adapting classic and contemporary works using a blend of innovative and traditional production methods, we make theater feel immediate to modern audiences because relevance is sustained through cultural and stylistic resonance.