COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

THE POND THEATRE COMPANY INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 812874968 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · thepondtheatre.org
revenue
$11K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$25K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE POND IS DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING THE WORK OF EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS WHOSE WORK MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN UK OR IRELAND BUT WHO HAVE HAD FEW, IF ANY, OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESENT THEIR WORK TO US AUDIENCES. THE COMPANY PROVIDES A CONTEXT FOR THOSE WORKS THROUGH THE REVIVAL OF MODERN CLASSICS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Pond Theatre Company is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit theater dedicated to producing US premieres of plays by emerging British and Irish playwrights, offering American audiences access to international voices. The company also revives modern classics to contextualize new works. Founded by artists from the UK, Ireland, and the US, it operates primarily through stage productions in New York City.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Abigail’s Party
Revival of Mike Leigh’s 1977 comedy depicting suburban social dynamics; co-produced with The Barrow Group in 2016 and recognized as a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
Muswell Hill
US premiere of Torben Betts’ play examining middle-class complacency through a tense dinner party in North London; co-produced with The Barrow Group in 2017.
The Naturalists
World premiere production of Jaki McCarrick’s play set in rural Ireland, exploring themes of isolation, secrets, and healing; performed in 2018 as part of The Pond’s mission to showcase emerging playwrights.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Professional Theatrical Production 4 activities
    • Co-producing theatrical productions with partner companies
      Co-produces theatrical works with partner organizations such as The Barrow Group, including the US premiere of "Muswell Hill" and a production presented from November to December 2017.
    • Producing US premieres of British and Irish plays
      Produces and presents US premieres of plays by emerging British and Irish playwrights, such as Melissa Bubnic's work and Torben Betts's "Muswell Hill," often in co-productions with theater companies like The Barrow Group.
    • Producing world premiere theatrical works
      Produces world premiere theatrical productions, such as "The Naturalists" in September 2018, directed by Colleen Clinton and Lily Dorment.
    • Staging revivals of modern classic plays
      Stages revivals of modern classic plays, including critically acclaimed productions such as "Abigail's Party," which received strong audience and critical reception and was selected as a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$11K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
COLLEEN CLINTON DIRECTOR/TREASURER 10 $8K
LILY DORMENT DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 10 $7K
board members · 1
  • SARAH STREET — DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Irish Arts Center Partner — Venue and collaborator for the reading of a full-length play by a founding member.
  • The Barrow Group Partner — Co-produced the play "Abigail's Party" with The Pond Theatre Company.
  • The Barrow Group Partner — Co-produced theatrical productions with The Pond Theatre Company in 2016 and 2017.
  • The Barrow Group Partner — Training and artistic development partner for multiple founding members.
  • The Barrow Group Theatre Company Partner — Co-produced the US premiere of "Muswell Hill" with The Pond Theatre Company.
  • Walkerspace Partner — Presented "The Naturalists" at Walkerspace, 46 Walker Street, NYC.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Contextual Programming for Artistic Dialogue
    methodology: contextual_programming
    By pairing US premieres of international plays with revivals of modern classics, the organization fosters deeper artistic and thematic understanding, because situating emerging works alongside established ones creates a resonant dialogue that enhances audience and performer engagement.
  • Dark Comedy as Moral Inquiry
    methodology: dark_comedy_social_commentary
    By using dark comedy and domestic tension, the organization prompts reflection on middle-class complacency and moral responsibility in global crises, because humor layered with discomfort disrupts apathy and invites ethical self-examination.
  • Naturalistic, Character-Driven Storytelling
    methodology: character-driven_naturalism
    By using naturalistic staging and character-focused narratives, the organization deepens audience connection to social dynamics and human behavior, because authentic performance styles make complex themes more accessible and emotionally resonant.
  • Satirical Theater for Social Critique
    methodology: satirical_theater
    By deploying satirical theater with all-female casts and cabaret elements, the organization exposes and challenges systemic workplace sexism, because humor and irony create a critical distance that enables audiences to confront uncomfortable truths.