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THE MOVEMENT THEATRE COMPANY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 472966845 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · themovementtheatrecompany.org
revenue
$274K
expenses
$289K
net assets
$158K
employees
4
volunteers
5
program ratio
44%
mission · from form 990

To support, promote, and develop emerging theatrical works, playwrights, actors of color and the production of their work thereof, to the general public in an effort to education and advance public awareness and interest of cultural and ethnic diversity within the human experience.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Movement Theatre Company is a New York City-based arts organization founded in 2007 by artists of color to develop and produce bold, authentic theatrical works. It supports emerging playwrights and artists of color through programs like Mainstage Productions, the Ladder Series, and Harlem Nights. The company fosters community dialogue and artistic experimentation, with a focus on cultural and ethnic diversity in storytelling.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

1MOVE
Digital content series featuring early-career designers responding to social and political issues like anti-Blackness and COVID-19 through multi-disciplinary art
Harlem Nights
Non-traditional theatrical events held in partnership with Harlem-based businesses to bring performance art into community spaces
Ladder Series
New works development program supporting early-stage plays such as "Sweet Chariot" and "Tamago" through workshops and readings
Mainstage Productions
Full-scale theatrical productions of new works by artists of color, including "What to Send Up When It Goes Down" and "The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion"
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • New Play Development Programs 2 activities
    • Develops new theatrical works through residency and workshop programs
      Runs a new works development program, including the Ladder Series, to support emerging artists of color in creating original theatrical works; currently developing productions such as "TAMAGO," "SWEET CHARIOT," and "WALK-IN."
    • Publishes anthologies of new plays
      Produces and publishes collections of new plays, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of works by artists of color.
  • Community-Engaged Theater Production 2 activities
    • Hosts non-traditional and community-engaged theatrical events
      Organizes non-traditional theatrical events in collaboration with Harlem-based businesses and cultural institutions, including outdoor performances and series such as the ALT-BLACK FEED Series co-produced with Soho Rep.
    • Produces eco-friendly outdoor theatrical events
      Produces outdoor theatrical performances designed with eco-friendly practices, expanding access to theater while emphasizing environmental sustainability.
  • Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
    • Produces mainstage and touring theatrical productions
      Produces and tours critically acclaimed theatrical productions that highlight the complexity and diversity of people of color, including works such as "What to Send Up When It Goes Down," "And She Would Stand Like This," and "The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion," presented at venues including ART/New York Theatres, The Public Theater, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and American Repertory Theatre.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Creates digital content responding to social and human rights issues
      Produces a digital content series that provides a multidisciplinary platform for artists and communities to engage with current social and human rights issues, commissioning early-career designers to lead content creation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$274K
Contributions & grants$272K99%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$1290%
Other revenue$445
expenses
Total expenses$289K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising26%
Salaries & benefits$154K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$168K
Cash$94K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$158K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Deadria Harrington President 35 $68K
Eric Lockley Treasurer 10 $31K
board members · 6
  • David Mendizabal — Board member
  • Harrison David Rivers — Board member
  • Jodie Gerard — Board member
  • Karen L Hsueh — Board member
  • Lisa Cleff Kurtz — Board member
  • William Zichawo — Board member
relationships · 51

Who they work with

  • ART/New York Theatres Partner — Hosted multiple mainstage productions including "The Harriet Holland Social Club," "What to Send Up When It Goes Down," and "And She Would Stand like This."
  • Alan C. Edwards Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • American Repertory Theatre Partner — Presented "What to Send Up When It Goes Down" in 2019.
  • Ao Li Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Brittany Bland Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Presented "What to Send Up When It Goes Down" in 2021.
  • Chen-Wei Liao Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Christopher Darbassie Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Dina El-Aziz Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Dominique Fawn Hill Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Edurne Fernandez Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • FIRE Studio Partner — Venue hosting performances by The Movement Theatre Company.
  • Harlem School of the Arts Partner — Hosted productions of "Look Upon Our Lowliness," "BINTOU," and "Hope Speaks."
  • Harlem businesses Partner — Collaborates with Harlem-based businesses to produce non-traditional theatrical events.
  • Harlem businesses Partner — Collaborates with local Harlem businesses to produce non-traditional theatrical events.
  • Harlem9 Coalition — Co-founded and produces work through Harlem9, an OBIE award-winning initiative.
  • Kameron Neal Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Kimie Nishikawa Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • La MaMa E.T.C. Partner — Presented "Hope Speaks" and "Last Laugh."
  • María Feuereisen Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Megumi Katayama Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Mika Eubanks Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • NYU Network — Founding artists were trained actors, writers, and directors from NYU.
  • Nehprii Amenii Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • New Georges Partner — Co-produced "The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion."
  • New Georges Partner — Deadria Harrington serves as Associate Director at New Georges, indicating an ongoing professional affiliation.
  • New York Stage and Film Funder — Provided support for the development of "Sweet Chariot."
  • Nikiya Mathis Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
  • Omar Madkour Partner — Commissioned designer participating in the 1MOVE digital content series.
+ 21 more
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.

  • Artistic Social Movement
    methodology: artistic_social_movement
    By developing and producing new theatrical works by artists of color, we foster dialogue, raise awareness of social issues, and empower communities, because authentic artistic expression drives cultural and social change.
  • Collective Leadership and Artist Development
    methodology: collective_leadership_artist_development
    By centering collaboration, collective leadership, and active listening, we create supportive environments for emerging artists of color to experiment and develop new work, because equitable creative processes nurture artistic risk-taking and long-term artist growth.
  • Community-Integrated Performance
    methodology: community_integrated_performance
    By partnering with local Harlem businesses to stage performances in non-traditional spaces, we strengthen community ties and increase accessibility, because embedding theater in everyday environments fosters inclusive and relevant cultural dialogue.
  • Cultural Redefinition Through Interdisciplinary Performance
    methodology: cultural_redefinition
    By using interdisciplinary performance, we challenge dominant cultural narratives and expand representations of Black identity, because innovative artistic forms disrupt stereotypes and create space for complex, authentic self-expression.
  • Devised and Ensemble-Based Ritual Theater
    methodology: devised_ritual_theater
    By using ensemble-based, ritualistic, and devised theater methods, we deepen community engagement and amplify marginalized narratives, because collective creation fosters authentic representation and emotional resonance in Black communities.