irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $78KAs part of our NAATCO National Partnership Project (NNPP) program, we partnered with TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, AK on Alison Careys modern verse translation of Shakespeares Twelfth Night. We also solidified a partnership with Portland Center Stage.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Classics with All-Asian American Casts
Stages European and American classics as written, using all-Asian American casts without resetting plays in Asian cultural contexts
NAATCO National Partnership Project (NNPP)
Collaborative initiative with regional theaters to integrate Asian American artists into productions and operations, including co-productions of Twelfth Night, Public Obscenities, A Delicate Balance, and Queen
New Play Development
Develops and produces new plays by Asian American playwrights and supports adaptations by Asian American artists
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Co-producing theatrical works with regional and national theatre partnersCo-produces plays with other theatre companies, including TheatreSquared, Soho Rep, Long Wharf Theatre, Classic Stage Company, and Transport Group, as part of collaborative productions that have received award nominations and festival selections such as the Under the Radar Festival.
- Producing and presenting theatrical works with all-Asian American castsProduces and presents theatrical works, including American and European classics, world premieres, and new plays, featuring all-Asian American casts. Recent productions include "Twelfth Night," "Cymbeline," "Henry VI Parts 1-3," "Awake and Sing," and "A Delicate Balance," with performances in New York City and co-presentations at venues such as Theatre for a New Audience and Woolly Mammoth Theatre.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Advocating for Asian American representation in American theatreRecognized for advancing equity and inclusion in theatre through awards such as the 2015 Ross Wetzsteon Award and the 2006 Rosetta LeNoire Award, which acknowledge contributions to innovative play development and the universality of human experience in American theatre.
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Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
- Developing new plays by Asian American playwrightsDevelops and produces new plays by Asian American playwrights, including world premieres and adaptations, often integrating other performative arts and media, as part of its core programming and artistic mission.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Operating the NAATCO National Partnership ProjectRuns the NAATCO National Partnership Project, launched in 2020, to build nationwide partnerships with theatres focused on advancing inclusion and opportunities for Asian American theatre professionals through co-productions and shared artistic development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$290K
Contributions & grants$265K91%
Program service revenue$13K4%
Investment income$12K4%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$504K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$235K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$852K
Cash$738K
Investments$0
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$758K
Liquid reserves17.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -57.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Katigbak | Director | 42 | $52K |
board members · 6
- Eric Achacoso — Secretary
- Jennifer Moon — Member
- Lani Kennedy — Member
- Richard Eng — President
- Suzette Porte — Member
- William P Steele — Treasurer
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- ART/NY Mezzanine Theatre Partner — Presented the transferred production of Madhuri Shekar's Queen in New York City.
- Abrons Arts Center Partner — Hosted the production at the Playhouse Theater, providing venue and likely production support.
- Classic Stage Company Partner — Co-produced the play "Bus Stop" with NAATCO.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Presented Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
- Long Wharf Theatre Partner — Co-presented the production of "Queen" at the Mainstage Theater.
- Long Wharf Theatre Partner — Co-produced Madhuri Shekar's Queen as part of the NAATCO National Partnership Project.
- Portland Center Stage Partner — Formed a partnership as part of the NAATCO National Partnership Project.
- Satellite Partners Partner — Organizations that independently support and integrate NAATCO's mission into their programming and practices.
- Soho Rep Partner — Co-produced Public Obscenities by Shayok Misha Chowdhury.
- Theater for a New Audience Partner — Co-presented the production "Public Obscenities"
- Theatre for a New Audience Partner — Hosted the return of Public Obscenities to New York City.
- TheatreSquared Partner — Co-produced a modern verse translation of Twelfth Night.
- TheatreSquared Partner — Partnered on the production of Alison Carey's modern verse translation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
- Transport Group Partner — Co-produced "The Trial of the Catonsville Nine" with NAATCO as part of a national partnership project.
- Transport Group Partner — Co-produced the play "Bus Stop" with NAATCO.
- Under the Radar Festival Network — Presented "Public Obscenities" as part of the 2024 festival program
- Woolly Mammoth Theatre Partner — Co-presented the production "Public Obscenities"
- Woolly Mammoth Theatre Partner — Presented the co-produced production of Public Obscenities in Washington D.C.
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.
- Color-Conscious Casting in Canon Reinterpretationmethodology: color-conscious castingBy casting Asian American actors in European and American classics without altering the cultural setting, the organization challenges racial stereotypes and reclaims narrative authority, because seeing Asian American performers in traditionally white roles disrupts ingrained theatrical norms and expands audience perceptions of belonging.
- Cultural Representation Through Collaborative Productionmethodology: cultural-representation-through-collaborationBy producing theatre with collaborative creative teams and ensembles of Asian American artists, the organization advances representation and reflects multicultural American dynamics, because authentic collaboration fosters systemic inclusion and challenges dominant narratives in theatre.
- Institutional Partnership for Systemic Inclusionmethodology: institutional-partnership_modelBy forming long-term partnerships with regional theatres, the organization institutionalizes opportunities for Asian American artists within mainstream theatre structures, because sustained collaboration embeds equity into programming and operations beyond one-off productions.
- Verbatim Theatre for Historical Truth-Tellingmethodology: verbatim-theatreBy using actual court transcripts as source material, the organization grounds performances in historical fact to amplify marginalized voices and produce emotionally resonant, documentary-style narratives, because truth-based storytelling fosters accountability and deepens audience engagement with social justice issues.