named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
2026–2027 Mainstage Season
Professional theater season featuring productions such as 1776: The Musical, The Elephant Man, and Unnecessary Farce
Broadway Brunch
Weekly event hosted by the Artistic Director featuring theater discussions, themed retrospectives, and original radio dramas with performers and guests
LOH StagED
Year-round performing arts education program offering monthly classes and free masterclasses with guest artists for youth
Summer Camp Productions
Summer theater camps for children aged 4-18, featuring musical theater training and public performances of shows like Shrek The Musical KIDS and Seussical KIDS
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Hosting masterclasses and professional development eventsOffers monthly free masterclasses led by guest artists or theater professionals for enrolled students, providing skill development and networking opportunities in the performing arts.
- Providing performing arts education programs for youth and adultsOffers year-round performing arts classes and educational programs in acting, dance, drawing, design, stage combat, special effects makeup, and puppetry, led by trained professionals. Includes short-term camps and introductory theater programs for children aged 4–18, culminating in public performances.
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Conducting auditions for theatrical productionsConducts general, dance, and callback auditions for upcoming theatrical productions, such as "Lucky Stiff," to cast performers of varied ages and experience levels.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in theater operationsRelies on volunteers to support shows and events through ticket taking, ushering, concessions, costume sewing, set construction, and marketing activities such as poster distribution and flyer handouts.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operating a historic theater venue for community eventsOperates a historic theater established in 1897, serving as a venue for live performances, community gatherings, public discourse, social functions, and other community events.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and presenting live theater performancesProduces and presents a full season of live theater, including musicals, plays, comedies, and dramas, featuring both local talent and nationally accomplished theater professionals. Recent productions include "1776," "The Elephant Man," "Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical," "Unnecessary Farce," and "Finding Neverland: The Musical."
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$726K
Contributions & grants$188K26%
Program service revenue$538K74%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$801K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$309K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$423K
Cash$62K
Investments$0
Liabilities$141K
Net assets$282K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -25.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- ANTHONY GARMONE — PRESIDENT
- DEBBIE BLASK — VICE PRESIDE
- GEORGE MACKAY — TRUSTEE
- JAMES ALLEIN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN TROJANOWSKY — TREASURER
- KENNETH GRABER — TRUSTEE
- KIM MARINO — TRUSTEE
- LINDA KOZIAL — TRUSTEE
- MARCIA MYSZKA — SECRETARY
- MARYELLEN KAY — TRUSTEE
- NANCY MARIANI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- David Bondrow Partner — Featured performer or collaborator associated with the Lancaster Opera House.
- DreamWorks Animation Partner — Adapts DreamWorks Animation's "Shrek" for youth theater production.
- LOH Guild Partner — Volunteer group supporting marketing efforts such as poster distribution and flyer outreach.
- Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) Partner — Adapts works by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for youth theater production in "Seussical KIDS".
- foundations Funder — Provides financial support to the organization.
- governments Government — Provides financial support to the organization.
- local arts organizations Partner — Partners with local arts organizations to serve the Western New York community.
- local businesses Partner — Supports the organization through financial contributions.
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.
- Community-Centered Theater Modelmethodology: community-centered_theaterBy producing and presenting locally rooted theatrical works that combine community talent with professional artists, we foster shared cultural experiences and strengthen local identity, because engagement is deepened when audiences see themselves reflected in the stories and performers on stage.
- Diverse Cultural Programming for Community Engagementmethodology: cultural-programming-diversityBy offering a varied mix of musicals, comedy, concerts, and local cultural events, we sustain broad audience participation, because diverse programming meets varied community interests and lowers barriers to engagement across age and cultural groups.
- Multidisciplinary Arts Education with Mentorshipmethodology: multidisciplinary-arts-educationBy engaging youth year-round in acting, dance, drawing, and design through trained professionals, we build creativity, confidence, and peer connections, because sustained, hands-on artistic mentorship produces deeper personal growth than episodic programming.