irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $119KTHE ACTING COMPANY TEACHING ARTISTS WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IN LUMBERTON, NM BY MOVING IT TO THE SPRING. THE TEACHING ARTISTS ALSO VIRTUALLY TAUGHT WORKSHOPS BASED AROUND THE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION OF "ANNA IN THE TROPICS". IN PLACE OF THE USUAL TOUR TO THE SCHOOLS IN NYC BOROUGHS, THE COMPANY OFFERED VIRTUAL CLASSES BASED ON SHAKESPEARE'S "THE TEMPEST".
- #2 $35KTHE ACTING COMPANY WAS AT WORK ON A DRAMATIC ADAPTATION OF JILL LEPORE'S "THESE TRUTHS". ADDITIONALLY, SCRIPT RESEARCH WAS DONE ON TITLES FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE TOURS, AND THE COMMISSION OF LISA PETERSON'S "THE ODYSSEY" CONTINUED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Program
Professional teaching artists lead workshops and classes for K-12 students, often tied to touring productions, including virtual and in-person formats in New York City and Lumberton, NM.
National Tour
Tours professional productions of classical and contemporary plays across the United States, bringing theater to diverse communities and schools.
New Play Development
Commissions playwrights and conducts workshops to develop new dramatic works, including adaptations of American literature and historical texts.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 4 activities
- Professional development workshops for teachersOffers workshops and training for educators on teaching Shakespeare and theater using physical and vocal engagement, text analysis, and curriculum integration techniques, supporting classroom instruction and student engagement.
- School-based theater education and residency programsConducts annual education tours and in-school residencies for K–12 students, including abridged Shakespeare performances, interactive workshops, and week-long multidisciplinary explorations of plays. These programs serve up to 5,000 students annually in New York City and nationwide, with offerings such as Primary Shakespeare, Learning Through Theater, and post-show discussions.
- Study guide and curriculum materials productionCreates and distributes study guides and printed programs for each production, containing background information, classroom exercises, and activities to enhance student and teacher engagement before and after performances.
- Workshops and educational enrichment during toursProvides interactive workshops during national tour stops, including stage combat, audition techniques, and Shakespeare text analysis, led by cast and crew to deepen audience and student engagement with theater arts.
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New Play Development Programs 2 activities
- Commissioning and development of new plays and adaptationsCommissions and develops new plays and dramatic adaptations from prominent contemporary playwrights, including Pulitzer Prize winners, and conducts workshops and script development for future productions such as adaptations of "The Odyssey," "These Truths," and "My Ántonia."
- Staged readings and developmental performancesHosts annual staged reading series and one-night-only performances featuring alumni and new works, including politically resonant historical dramas, modern verse translations of Shakespeare, and innovative formats such as punk cabaret, to explore and present underrepresented or reimagined material.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Career development programs for students and alumniOffers programs such as Theater as a Career, where alumni discuss theater career paths and answer student questions, supporting emerging actors and connecting students with professional role models in the field.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- International theater tours and cultural exchangesOrganizes international theater tours, such as a one-week program in London, featuring attendance at productions, artist meet-and-greets, cultural outings, and educational lectures, as part of a comprehensive theater-focused travel experience.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- National touring productions of classical and new playsProduces and performs professional theater productions, including classical and newly commissioned works, on national tours that reach diverse communities across the United States and internationally. Tours are designed to be adaptable to various venues, from professional theaters to school cafeterias, and include performances for over 20,000 people annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.44M
Contributions & grants$1.96M80%
Program service revenue$620K25%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$-152K
expenses
Total expenses$2.49M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.13M
Cash$199K
Investments$543K
Liabilities$992K
Net assets$136K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +45.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DEVIN BRAIN | PRODUCING ARTISITC DIRECTOR | 40 | $104K |
| ERIK SCHROEDER TERM 925 | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $98K |
| HILARY COHEN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $78K |
| KENT GASH | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $71K |
board members · 21
- ALIREZA ESMAEILZADEH — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA PIERCE — DIRECTOR
- ANN C JAMES — DIRECTOR
- DAKIN MATTHEWS — DIRECTOR
- DANA IVEY — DIRECTOR
- EARL D WEINER — CHAIR
- EZRA KNIGHT — DIRECTOR
- HARRIET HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- J BARCLAY COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- JESSIE KELLY — DIRECTOR
- JOAN LEIMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN RANDO — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN KLINE — DIRECTOR
- LORI-ANN WYNTER — SECRETARY
- MARGOT HARLEY FOUNDER — DIRECTOR
- NANCY BENDINER WEISS — DIRECTOR
- PATTI LUPONE — DIRECTOR
- RANDY STUZIN — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD J REILLY JR — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT T GOLDMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROSEMARY SPAZIANI — TREASURER
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Beth Henley Partner — Contemporary playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- Brooklyn Elementary School Partner — School where students participated in workshops and performances led by The Acting Company.
- Charles Smith Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- David Mamet Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- David Ogden Stiers Partner — Founding actor who participated in early national tours, helping establish the company's mission and artistic legacy.
- David Schramm Partner — Founding actor who participated in early national tours, helping establish the company's mission and artistic legacy.
- Eric Bogosian Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- Expand the Canon Partner — Co-produces staged readings, including A Bold Stroke for a Husband.
- Frances Conroy Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- Hamish Linklater Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- Harriet Harris Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- Hitz Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for productions including Timon of Athens.
- Jeffrey Wright Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- Jesse L. Martin Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- John Guare Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- Keith David Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- Kevin Kline Partner — Founding actor who participated in early national tours, helping establish the company's mission and artistic legacy.
- London Arts Discovery Partner — Co-curates and organizes the London Theater Excursion for The Acting Company.
- London Arts Discovery Partner — Co-curates the London theater excursion with The Acting Company.
- Lynn Nottage Partner — Contemporary playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- Marcus Gardley Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- Maria Irene Fornes Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- New York City middle and high schools Partner — Hosts performances and educational programs in partnership with middle and high schools across New York City.
- New York Stage and Film Partner — Supported the development of the play Stokely.
- Ntozake Shange Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
- Patti LuPone Partner — Founding actor who participated in early national tours, helping establish the company's mission and artistic legacy.
- Play On Shakespeare Partner — Provides support for modern verse translations of Shakespeare, including Timon of Athens.
- Rainn Wilson Partner — Alumnus performer who followed in the footsteps of founding actors, contributing to the company's legacy of training and showcasing emerging talent.
- Randy Stuzin Funder — Supports select 2025-2026 Reading Series performances.
- Rebecca Gilman Partner — Esteemed contemporary writer whose works have been premiered or adapted by the company.
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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.
- Democratized Access Through National Touringmethodology: democratizing-access-to-theaterBy touring high-quality professional theater productions to both small towns and major cities, we build diverse theater audiences and increase cultural access, because bringing performances directly to underserved communities removes geographic and economic barriers to live theater.
- Performance-Integrated Experiential Educationmethodology: performance-integrated_educationBy integrating live theater performances with drama-based, multidisciplinary workshops led by professional teaching artists, we deepen student engagement and learning in language, literature, and the arts, because embodied storytelling and collaborative curriculum design make academic content more accessible and memorable.
- Touring Repertory Model for Actor Developmentmethodology: touring_repertory_modelBy engaging early-career actors in sustained, nationwide touring of classical and contemporary productions, we develop professional performance skills and extend the tradition of repertory theater, because immersive, long-term performance experience builds artistry and career readiness more effectively than short-term engagements.