named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Classical Repertory Performances
Production of plays by Shakespeare, Shaw, Sophocles, and other classical playwrights in Manhattan, often with ensemble-driven, gender-bent, or reimagined interpretations
Playdate Series
Staged readings or performances of significant modern and contemporary plays including works by August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, and Bertolt Brecht, produced during 2020–2021
Theater at Rikers
Bringing classical theater performances, such as Trojan Women, to incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 3 activities
- Deliver theater education and acting instructionProvides acting instruction and workshops in classical theater, Shakespeare scene study, audition preparation, voice and speech, and clowning at institutions including HB Studio (via Zoom), American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York University, Pearl Conservatory, and University of Notre Dame. Also conducts national workshops and has served as lead teacher in public high school outreach programs.
- Produce youth and community-focused theater programsDevelops and runs theater programs for children and young adults, including a theater program for ages 8–10 (launched in 2018) involving improvisation and storywriting, and The Scoundrels, an audience development program targeting young adults to increase engagement with classical theater. Also provides Shakespeare consulting and direction for eighth-grade productions at St. Bernard’s School, culminating in performances at Columbia University’s Miller Theatre.
- Support theater operations and audience development initiativesInitiated and managed the Pearl Theatre Company Summer Reading Series and founded The Scoundrels, an audience development program targeting young adults to increase attendance at classical theater productions.
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Professional Theatrical Production 3 activities
- Produce and perform classical repertory theater in ManhattanProduces and performs classical theater works, including Shakespeare and other canonical playwrights, in Manhattan, with recent productions such as A Midsummer Night's Dream (October–November 2025) and A Raisin in the Sun (virtual performance, 2020). The organization continues the artistic legacy of The Pearl Theatre Company through repertory performances rooted in classical texts to reflect contemporary life.
- Produce and present virtual and film-based theatrical contentStaged virtual performances during the pandemic, including A Raisin in the Sun (October 2020), and produced a short film adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s Play (November 2020–January 2021), expanding access to classical theater through digital formats.
- Provide artistic leadership and organizational development for theater ensemblesCo-founded and served as Artistic Director of Bowman Ensemble, overseeing production selection, staffing, fundraising, grant writing, and daily operations. Helped establish Stagedoor Acting Ensemble as an off-Broadway theatre and consulted on repertoire and new play selection.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Host public and benefit events featuring theatrical performancesHosts public events such as roundtable discussions on societal issues in theater, spring benefit events with live jazz and Shakespeare sonnet performances (e.g., 2025), and reading series for new works like the jukebox musical 13 Tales of Love & Revenge across multiple cities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$131K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$119K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +159.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE FARRINGTON | SECRETARY | 10 | $4K |
| BRADFORD COVER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 10 | $2K |
board members · 4
- ANDREW MACARTHUR — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA OBERWEGER — DIRECTOR
- JOHNNY POMATTO — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN HARTMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 62
Who they work with
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival Partner — Resident company member for 8 seasons.
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts Partner — Current instructor of Shakespeare and classical acting.
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy Partner — Provided acting instruction
- Audible Partner — Narrated audiobooks for distribution.
- Bank Street Theater Partner — Organization with which the actor performed in Edward II.
- Barter Theatre Partner — Performed in regional premieres and new plays.
- Billie Holiday Theatre Partner — Performance venue where the actor performed in A Small Oak Tree Runs Red.
- Bowman Ensemble Partner — Co-founded and served as Artistic Director
- Bradford Cover Partner — Participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Resident Acting Company.
- Bristol Riverside Theatre Partner — Organization with which the actor performed in Twelfth Night.
- CSC Partner — Performed in The Scarlet Letter.
- Classical Theatre of Harlem Partner — Organization with which the actor performed in Three Musketeers and received an AUDELCO nomination.
- Dan Daily Partner — Participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Resident Acting Company.
- Denver Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Performed in numerous productions with the company.
- Dominic Cuskern Partner — Participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Resident Acting Company.
- Fordham Alumni Theater at Lincoln Center Partner — Organization with which the actor performed in Life of Galileo.
- Gallery Players Partner — Directed four seasons of new plays and a Shakespeare Festival production of Richard III.
- GeVa Theatre Center Partner — Performed in regional premieres and new plays.
- Great River Shakespeare Festival Partner — Resident company member for 9 seasons and assisted in developing youth classes.
- HB Studio Partner — Provides acting instruction in collaboration with HB Studio via Zoom.
- Hartley House Partner — Partner organization in the creation of a theatre program for children ages 8–10.
- Jewish Repertory Theatre (JRT) Partner — Performed in regional premieres and new plays.
- Jolly Abraham Partner — Participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Resident Acting Company.
- Kate Farrington Partner — Participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Resident Acting Company.
- Keen Company Partner — Performed in stage productions including The Dining Room and In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
- Lincoln Center Theatre Co. Partner — Performed in the production The Tenth Man.
- Mermaids Soul Productions Partner — Collaborates with Grace Ann Baresich’s production company to foster the arts and diverse communities.
- Metropolitan Playhouse Partner — Organization with which the actor performed in Deep Are The Roots.
- National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Partner — Performed in multiple productions including A Klezmer’s Tale and The Maiden of Ludmir.
- New Dramatists Partner — Collaborated with playwright Emma Stanton on new plays.
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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.
- Artist-Led Civic Dialoguemethodology: artist-led dialogueBy facilitating roundtable discussions among artists about pressing social issues, the organization generates deeper public understanding of topics like racism and public health crises, because peer-led artistic reflection models critical engagement and invites audiences into dialogue through shared creative inquiry.
- Inclusive and Contemporary Interpretation of Classicsmethodology: contemporary_classic_interpretationBy reinterpreting classic plays through modern lenses and using non-traditional casting, the organization connects historical works to current social contexts and audiences, because updating form and representation makes classical theatre more relevant, accessible, and reflective of diverse lived experiences.
- Resident Ensemble Modelmethodology: ensemble-based theatreBy maintaining a long-term, resident acting company, the organization deepens artistic cohesion and produces more engaging theatre, because sustained collaboration builds trust, ensemble chemistry, and interpretive depth that enhances performance quality and audience connection.
- Youth Development Through Theatremethodology: theatre-for-youth-developmentBy integrating theatre training with educational programming, the organization fosters emotional expression, imagination, and performance skills in youth, because structured creative engagement builds confidence, critical thinking, and appreciation for classical works in developing individuals.