named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Diana and Peter Marbury Scholarship Program
Supports emerging talent in live theater, fostering community engagement and artistic development.
June C. Ewing Producers Circle
Donor recognition program supporting the theater’s sustainability through patron contributions.
Seasonal Productions
Presents a series of professional live theater productions annually from September through June, featuring works by major playwrights.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Produce and present live theatrical performancesProduces and presents live theater performances annually from September through June, including a mix of contemporary plays, classic revivals, and family-friendly productions. The company stages three main productions per season, each running for approximately 13 performances, with total seasonal attendance estimated between 3,600 and 6,000 audience members.
- Produce diverse theatrical repertoireProduces a broad range of theatrical works, including dramas, comedies, thrillers, and classics, by major playwrights, with over 100 plays staged since the company's founding. Recent productions include "Finishing School," "Dial M for Murder," "God of Carnage," and "A Christmas Carol."
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in theater operationsSeeks and utilizes volunteers for various roles and activities related to theatrical productions and organizational operations.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Host post-performance talkback sessionsHosts talkback sessions with audiences following select performances, including scheduled events after productions such as "Dial M for Murder," "Finishing School," and a revival of a classic farce in the 2026–2027 season.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Maintain and upgrade theater production infrastructureInvests in technical improvements for theatrical productions, including the installation of LED theater lighting and the purchase of wireless personal microphones for cast members to enhance performance quality.
- Offer season ticket packagesOffers a season ticket package for $100 that includes one ticket to each of the three productions in the 2026–2027 season.
- Provide audience and community engagement channelsMaintains a contact point for audience members and community members to submit comments or questions, supporting ongoing engagement and feedback.
- Stage annual family-friendly holiday production of "A Christmas Carol"Produces and stages an annual family-friendly theatrical production of "A Christmas Carol," featuring complimentary cookies and cocoa offered to audience members before each performance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$322K
Contributions & grants$127K40%
Program service revenue$162K50%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$299K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$100K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash$78K
Investments$0
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$64K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +32.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- AMANDA GREIMSMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- BETSY ROWE — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE MALONEY — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE LOIZIDES — BOARD MEMBER
- LUCINDA E MORRISEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY HYGOM — BOARD MEMBER
- TERRANCE FIORE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Joe’s American Grill Partner — Partnered to offer a prix fixe dining experience for ticket holders before or after performances.
- Joe’s American Grill Partner — Partners with Joe's American Grill to offer a prix fixe dining promotion for ticket holders attending performances.
- Joe’s American Grill Partner — Partners with Joe’s American Grill to offer ticket holders a prix fixe dining option before or after performances.
- Joe’s American Grill Partner — Partners with Joe’s American Grill to offer ticket holders a special prix fixe dining option before or after performances.
- Quogue Community Hall Partner — Previously used as a venue for building sets and producing theatrical performances.
- Quogue Community Hall Partner — Provides a permanent performance venue for the Hampton Theatre Company since 1987.
- Village of Quogue Government — Provided the Hampton Theatre Company with a permanent home at the Community Hall in 1987.
- whtvny.com Partner — Recognized as an advertiser supporting the Hampton Theatre Company.
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.
- Audience Engagement Through Dialoguemethodology: audience_engagement_through_discussionBy hosting post-performance talkback sessions and encouraging open communication, the organization deepens audience understanding and connection to theatrical themes, because facilitated discussion transforms passive viewing into active, reflective engagement.
- Community-Supported Theater Modelmethodology: community_supported_theaterBy integrating local businesses through playbill advertising and engaging individuals across multiple roles in operations and productions, the organization sustains live theater through communal ownership and shared investment, because embedding the theater in the local economic and social fabric enhances resilience and access.
- Inclusive Casting and Local Talent Integrationmethodology: inclusive_castingBy combining local talent with external actors and drawing performers primarily from the surrounding area, the organization strengthens community investment and ensures authentic, accessible theater, because local engagement increases relevance and sustainability.