named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Access For All
Ticket distribution initiative providing historically excluded communities access to live Broadway and theater performances
BFA 365
Year-round alumni program offering one-on-one coaching for auditions to arts high schools, colleges, and conservatories
Front Door Reading Series
Program offering emerging and established playwrights the opportunity to have their works read, with BFA alums performing in professional settings
House Lab Production
Program bringing together professionals, BFA alums, and community artists to develop and present new works by unproduced playwrights
Summer Conservatory
Flagship 4-week intensive training program for young artists from diverse backgrounds, taught by Broadway professionals in drama, musical theatre, writing, and TV/film production
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 3 activities
- Access For All ticket access initiativeDistributes theater tickets through the Access For All program, sending over a thousand students to their first Broadway shows in partnership with producers, including collaborations with productions such as Slave Play, HUGHIE, and The Prom to increase access for underserved and LGBTQ+ youth.
- Summer Conservatory programOperates a 4-week Summer Conservatory program that provides training in drama, musical theatre, dramatic writing, musical theatre writing, and TV/film production to over 350 students annually, taught by Broadway professionals and industry leaders.
- Workshops and masterclasses with industry professionalsHosts workshops and masterclasses led by Broadway professionals, such as Jeremy Jordan’s Acting the Song workshop, to provide specialized training for young artists in the Summer Conservatory program.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumni support and coachingProvides ongoing one-on-one coaching through BFA 365 to alumni preparing for auditions for arts high schools, colleges, and conservatories, contributing to a 90% acceptance rate into schools of their choice.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Development and production of new theatrical worksProduces new theatrical works through House Lab Production and the Front Door Reading Series, offering platforms for emerging playwrights and BFA alumni to develop and present original plays with support from seasoned professionals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$94K97%
Program service revenue$3K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-10K
5 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashruf Ghanimah | CEO & Executive Director | 40 | $20K |
board members · 3
- Andrew Whitehouse — Board Member
- Greg Brink — Board Member
- Isha Gulati — Board Member
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Library Association Partner — Tracie Hall of the American Library Association serves on the Advisory Board, indicating a professional partnership.
- Apollo Theater Partner — Kelley Girod of Apollo Theater serves on the Advisory Board, indicating a professional partnership.
- Broadstream Partner — Jana Shea of Broadstream serves on the Advisory Board, indicating a professional partnership.
- Broadway producers Partner — Partners with Broadway producers to distribute tickets through the Access For All program.
- Clear Day Productions Partner — Jennifer Friedland of Clear Day Productions serves on the Advisory Board, indicating a professional partnership.
- HUGHIE Partner — Partnered with the Broadway production of HUGHIE to launch the Access For All ticket access initiative.
- Harvard University Government — Broadway For All began as a project of Harvard University’s Presidential Public Service Fellowship in 2012.
- Jeremy Jordan Partner — Guest faculty member who taught a workshop on Acting the Song for young artists in the Summer Conservatory.
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical Partner — Collaborated to provide students access to a Broadway performance and talkback with cast and technical team.
- Rose Productions Partner — Susan Rose of Rose Productions serves on the Advisory Board, indicating a professional partnership.
- Ryan Murphy Partner — Collaborated to bring LGBTQ+ students to see their first Broadway show.
- Seaview Productions Partner — Partnered to launch a ticket gifting service for Slave Play to increase Broadway accessibility.
- Sheen Center Partner — Venue host for the 2015 Summer Showcase performance.
- Slave Play Partner — Collaborated with Broadway For All on a ticket gifting initiative to expand access to the production.
- Teach For America Partner — Advisory Board member Chris Ashley is affiliated with Teach For America, indicating a professional partnership or affiliation.
- The Big Apple Circus Partner — Hosted the second annual Cabaret at the Circus gala for Broadway For All.
- The Prom Partner — Collaborated with Broadway For All and Ryan Murphy to host LGBTQ+ students for a Broadway show.
- seasoned Broadway professionals Partner — Provides training and mentorship to students in the Summer Conservatory program
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.
- Arts-Based Youth Development for Social Advocacymethodology: arts-based_youth_developmentBy engaging youth in the performing arts, we cultivate advocacy for radical inclusivity and anti-racism, because creative expression fosters critical consciousness and empowers young people to challenge systemic inequities in the arts and society.
- Equity-Centered Access to Broadway Experiencesmethodology: equity-based_accessBy providing ticket access and experiential engagement with Broadway performances to underrepresented communities, we inspire young artists and build inclusive audiences, because direct exposure to professional theater breaks down systemic barriers and fosters belonging in the arts.
- Industry-Integrated Mentorship and Trainingmethodology: mentorship-through-industry-engagementBy connecting young artists with established Broadway professionals as mentors and guest faculty, we develop socially conscious leadership and creative practice, because direct exposure to industry standards and ethical role models strengthens both artistic skill and commitment to equity.