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SU THEATRE CORPORATION D/B/A SYRACUSE STAGE
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 150623468 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A650 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · syracusestage.org
revenue
$6.9M
expenses
$7.2M
net assets
$5.0M
employees
183
volunteers
200
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

SYRACUSE STAGE IS A NON-PROFIT, PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY IN RESIDENCE AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY. WE ARE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR CREATING STIMULATING THEATRICAL WORK THAT ENGAGES CENTRAL NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Syracuse Stage is a professional nonprofit theatre company in residence at Syracuse University, producing mainstage theatrical works and educational programming. The organization serves Central New York audiences through performances, student matinees, and touring productions for young audiences. It also offers community engagement initiatives and professional development workshops.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Children’s Tour
Annual fall tour bringing interactive, fully staged performances to elementary schools across Central New York for grades 3-6.
Dynamic Listening and Engagement
Professional development course focused on active listening, relationship-building, and effective communication through theatre-based exercises.
Improv for Entrepreneurs
Workshop series using improvisational theatre techniques to build creativity, adaptability, and communication skills in business professionals.
Student Matinee Series
Daytime performances of mainstage productions for school groups, accompanied by study guides and classroom resources.
Theatre for the Very Young
Touring productions specifically designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years, fostering sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Young Adult Council
Youth leadership program engaging teens in theatre advocacy, peer discussion, and professional development through workshops and internships.
Young Playwrights Festival
Annual festival inviting Central New York high school students to write original plays, with finalists receiving staged readings by university drama students.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth Theater Arts Education 3 activities
    • Deliver educational theatre programs to K–12 students
      Provides educational theatre programming to approximately 15,000 students annually from 14 Central New York counties through student matinees, study guides, and interactive performances tailored to classroom learning.
    • Host youth theatre education and development programs
      Offers summer programs, workshops, and the Young Playwrights Festival for students in grades 3–12, including musical theatre training, Shakespeare intensives, acting skill development, and playwriting opportunities with professional feedback and staged readings.
    • Produce and tour age-specific theatre performances for children
      Creates and tours theatrical productions specifically designed for young audiences, including interactive performances for elementary school students (grades 3–6) and sensory-informed shows for children aged 18 months to 5 years.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
    • Co-produce theatrical works with Syracuse University Department of Drama
      Collaborates with the Syracuse University Department of Drama to co-produce theatrical productions, including "Les Misérables" and "John Proctor is the Villain," integrating academic and professional theatre resources.
    • Produce and present professional theatrical productions
      Produces a full season of professional theatrical productions, including mainstage plays and musicals such as "Les Misérables," "Come From Away," "Disney's Frozen," and world premieres like "The Black Nationals" and "Dust and Shadow," presented at Syracuse Stage for audiences in Central New York.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver theatre-based professional development workshops
      Provides interactive workshops for entrepreneurs and professionals focused on improving problem-solving, communication, active listening, executive presence, and innovation through improvisation and creative exercises.
  • Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Donate tickets to nonprofit organizations
      Supports local nonprofit organizations by donating tickets for use in fundraising activities, expanding community access to theatre performances.
  • Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
    • Host post-performance and pre-show audience engagement events
      Hosts moderated panel discussions, talkbacks with casts, guest lectures, and trivia events such as the Prologue series and "Tacos + Trivia" to deepen audience engagement with productions like "The Black Nationals."
  • Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
    • Provide accessibility services for theatre patrons
      Offers audio-described performances, American Sign Language interpretation, and open captioning for select performances to ensure accessibility for visually and hearing-impaired audiences.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.91M
Contributions & grants$4.00M58%
Program service revenue$2.73M39%
Investment income$127K2%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$7.17M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$4.73M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.92M
Cash$2.59M
Investments$3.41M
Liabilities$1.88M
Net assets$5.04M
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT HUPP ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40 $245K
JILL ANDERSON MANAGING DIRECTOR 40 $110K
board members · 22
  • ANDREA WALDMAN — TRUSTEE
  • ANTHONY MALAVENDA — TRUSTEE
  • BARBARA BECKOS — TRUSTEE
  • BRETT PADGETT — TREASURER
  • COLLEEN A GAETANO — TRUSTEE
  • CORA THOMAS — TRUSTEE
  • CYDNEY JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
  • DAN LENT — TRUSTEE
  • DENISE DYCE — TRUSTEE
  • DR AMY TUCKER — TRUSTEE
  • DR HENRY ROANE — TRUSTEE
  • DR RUTH CHEN — TRUSTEE
  • ERIC JACKSON — TRUSTEE
  • FRAN NICHOLS — TRUSTEE
  • GEORGE BAIN — TRUSTEE
  • HELENE GOLD — TRUSTEE
  • HERMAN R FRAZIER — PRESIDENT
  • JACKI GOLDBERG — TRUSTEE
  • JANET AUDUNSON — TRUSTEE
  • JESSICA CAIN — TRUSTEE
  • JULIA MARTIN — TRUSTEE
  • KATHY KELLY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • 100 Black Men of Syracuse Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • Amanda Dubois Productions Partner — Co-produced the world premiere musical "Dust and Shadow" in association with Syracuse Stage.
  • Amanda Dubois Productions Partner — Production partner for a world premiere musical
  • CNY Reads Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • Cameron Mackintosh LTD Government — Licensed theatrical producer that grants performance rights to SU THEATRE CORPORATION D/B/A SYRACUSE STAGE.
  • CourseStorm Partner — Platform used for registration of Summer@Stage education programs.
  • Distinctive Voices Partner — Joann Maria Yarrow serves as Executive Director of Distinctive Voices and leads workshops for Syracuse Stage, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • HudsonMann Partner — Co-produced the world premiere musical "Dust and Shadow" in association with Syracuse Stage.
  • HudsonMann Partner — Production partner for a world premiere musical
  • Indiana Repertory Theatre Partner — Co-produced the musical "Come From Away" with Syracuse Stage
  • Indiana Repertory Theatre Partner — Co-producing partner for a theatrical production
  • Interfaith Works Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • La Casita Cultural Center Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • La Joven Guardia del Teatro y Baile Latino Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • Music Theatre International Government — Licensed theatrical producer that grants performance rights to SU THEATRE CORPORATION D/B/A SYRACUSE STAGE.
  • Onondaga Nation Government — Recognized by Syracuse Stage as the Indigenous people on whose ancestral lands the organization is located.
  • Onondaga Nation Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • PEACE Project Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • Rebecca Martínez Partner — Collaborated with director Rebecca Martínez on the production of "The Book Club Play"
  • Syracuse Stage Partner — Professional education staff design and lead workshops for the Young Adult Council.
  • Syracuse University Network — Collaborates on the Syracuse Symposium series, hosting events such as the "Dream Maker: On Writing Plays" workshop.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates to enrich the student experience through theatre programming.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Hosts Syracuse Stage as a theatre company in residence
  • Syracuse University Department of Drama Partner — Co-produces theatrical productions with SU THEATRE CORPORATION D/B/A SYRACUSE STAGE.
  • Syracuse University Department of Drama Partner — Co-producing partner for the production of "John Proctor is the Villain."
  • Syracuse University Department of Drama Partner — Co-producing partner for theatrical productions
  • YWCA Partner — Community outreach partner that helps welcome new audiences and highlight local leaders.
  • local non-profit organizations Partner — Receives ticket donations for fundraising purposes
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Active Inclusion and Diverse Representation in Theatre
    methodology: active_inclusion
    By centering diverse individuals, communities, and perspectives in theatrical production and engagement, Syracuse Stage creates more equitable and resonant cultural experiences that reflect and strengthen the regional community, because representation fosters both social change and deeper audience connection.
  • Arts-Integrated Education and Student-Centered Learning
    methodology: arts-integrated_education
    By using live theatre and improvisation as educational tools and co-creating curriculum with students, Syracuse Stage enhances learning, creativity, and problem-solving, because experiential and collaborative methods increase engagement and transferable skill development in academic and professional contexts.
  • Modern Reinterpretation of Canon to Challenge Cultural Norms
    methodology: modern-theatrical-revision
    By using revisionist and innovative interpretations of classic texts and musicals, Syracuse Stage challenges traditional narratives around heroism and identity, fostering critical audience engagement because recontextualizing familiar works makes them relevant to contemporary social discourse.
  • Story-Based and Historically Grounded Theatre for Social Reflection
    methodology: historically_informed_theater
    By producing theatre based on true stories and pivotal historical moments—particularly those of African Americans and marginalized communities—Syracuse Stage provokes cultural reflection and dialogue on equity and civil rights, because narrative authenticity deepens emotional engagement and public understanding.