named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Co-Productions & Presenting
Partnerships with institutions like Opera America, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall to present premieres and extended engagements of commissioned works
Commissions
Annual program commissioning 2–3 new works from artists emphasizing originality and musical-theatrical innovation; includes composers, playwrights, and multidisciplinary creators
Development
Structured process including drafting, workshops, and public readings to develop new works; includes free, open-to-the-public showings and Q&A sessions
Screening Series
Public film screening program (2015–2020) featuring classic and new films, often linked to works-in-progress, with talkbacks and panel discussions
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 3 activities
- Co-producing and collaborating on artistic presentationsCo-produces and supports the presentation of commissioned works by partnering with theatres, producers, agents, and presenters to bring new music theatre works to broader audiences.
- Commissioning and developing new music theatre worksCommissions two to three original, full-length music theatre works annually and supports the long-term development of one to two works simultaneously through an intensive workshop process, with a historical focus on creators who identify as female (60%) and as people of color (67%).
- Producing and presenting world premiere performancesProduces and presents world premiere performances of commissioned music theatre works, including limited engagements at established venues such as HERE Arts Center, The New Ohio Theatre, and 54 Below, with upcoming premieres scheduled through 2026.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosting public screening series and immersive hybrid worksRan a public Screening Series from 2015 to 2020 featuring films with talkbacks and panels, and produced hybrid film/theatre works such as "We Are Live," which combined Chekhov’s "The Seagull" with Hitchcock’s "Stage Fright."
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Staging public readings and work-in-progress showingsConducts free, public script readings, staged readings, and work-in-progress showings of new works in development—such as "Suddenly" and "The Incredible Fox Sisters"—to gather audience feedback, often followed by Q&A sessions with lead artists.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supporting early to mid-career designers through residenciesHosts design labs and residencies that provide early to mid-career designers with stipends, professional development, workspace, and design roles on new works in development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Adapting and reimagining classic and contemporary worksDevelops new theatrical adaptations of existing texts and films, such as adapting Ramón Valle-Inclán’s "Luces de Bohemia" into "Bohemian Lights," reimagining Shakespeare’s "Macbeth" as a boxing match, and adapting the film "Suddenly" for the stage.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$95K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +45.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DIEMAN | PRESIDENT | 20 | $585 |
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- 54 Below Partner — Venue hosting the world premiere performance of Kid of New York.
- A.R.T./New York Partner — Hosted script workshops for "Suddenly" in April-May 2018.
- A.R.T./New York Partner — Provided subsidized studio space and hosted script readings for the development of "The Incredible Fox Sisters".
- Access Theater Partner — Presented We Are Live at Access Theater in 2013.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Co-presents premieres of commissioned works
- Chris Dieman Government — Artistic Director of New Music Theatre Project, leading artistic vision since 2020.
- Fab! Festival Partner — Premiered THE JUMP at the 2013 Fab! Festival.
- HERE Arts Center Partner — Hosted the world premiere performances of "Suddenly" in October 2018.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Co-presents premieres of commissioned works
- Live Source Partner — Served as producer for the production of "Suddenly."
- Live Source Inc Partner — Co-created and produced the adaptation of "Bohemian Lights".
- Live Source Inc Partner — Co-produced the world premiere of "Solstice Party!"
- Live Source Theatre Group Network — Former name of New Music Theatre Project, indicating organizational evolution.
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Government — Administered public funds from The Fund for Creative Communities for the development of "The Incredible Fox Sisters".
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided public funding support through The Fund for Creative Communities for the development of "The Incredible Fox Sisters".
- Not specified Partner — Co-produces new works of music and theatre, indicating collaboration with unnamed partner organizations or artists.
- Opera America Partner — Co-presents premieres of commissioned works
- Pearl Studios Partner — Hosted a work-in-progress showing of "Suddenly" in July 2016.
- Shop Theater/NYU Partner — Staged Macbeth at the Shop Theater/NYU in 2012.
- Spanish Benevolent Society Partner — Presented a staged reading of Clue at the Spanish Benevolent Society in 2015.
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Supported the A.R.T./New York Creative Space Grant, which provided subsidized studio space for the development of "The Incredible Fox Sisters".
- The LIT Fund Funder — Provided funding for the development of "The Incredible Fox Sisters".
- The New Ohio Theatre Partner — Presented preview performances and world premiere of "The Incredible Fox Sisters" at its venue and developmental festival.
- agents Partner — Works with agents to support artists in bringing commissioned works to the stage.
- presenters Partner — Collaborates with presenters to ensure commissioned works reach audiences.
- producers Partner — Partners with producers to co-produce or facilitate the production of new works.
- theatres Partner — Collaborates with theatres to support the presentation of commissioned works.
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.
- Artist-Centered Collaborative Developmentmethodology: artist-centered_developmentBy providing artists with tailored support, time, space, and collaborative frameworks, we produce original and artistically fulfilling music theatre works because creative ownership and individualized development increase artistic risk-taking and innovation.
- Co-Production with Community and Industry Engagementmethodology: community-engaged_developmentBy involving the public during development and leveraging industry partnerships, we produce authentic, sustainable new works because community input ensures cultural resonance and external collaborations enable continued life beyond initial development.
- Innovation through Hybrid Art Forms and Adaptationmethodology: film-theatre_integrationBy integrating film with live theatre and adapting film narratives into musical theatre, we produce innovative performances that explore enduring social themes because hybrid formats attract diverse audiences and renew classic stories through contemporary artistic lenses.