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Emotions Physical Theatre
SUFFERN, NY · EIN 473758575 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A62 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · emotionsphysicaltheatre.com
revenue
$89K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Emotions Physical Theatre EPT harnesses the transformative power of physical theater to foster social change and emotional growth. We craft vivid compelling stories that evoke empathy and inspire introspection believing wholeheartedly in storytelling as a means for education healing and advocacy. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the public and artists ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all. Program Activities during Fiscal Year - Dance education programs at multiple schools including Title I schools and in facilities for incarcerated youth - Multiple performances including commissions self produced shows community cultural dance festival

profile · synthesized from sources

Emotions Physical Theatre is a Black-led physical theater company based in New York that uses movement-based storytelling to promote social change and emotional growth. The organization creates performances rooted in the African American experience, focusing on cultural narratives, history, and emotional expression. It also conducts educational programs in schools and correctional facilities, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and community engagement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Cultural Dance Festival
Hosts or participates in cultural dance festivals that celebrate Black artistry and community expression through physical theater
Dance Education Programs
Provides dance and physical theater instruction in Title I schools and youth correctional facilities, using movement to support emotional growth and education
Self-Produced Theatrical Shows
Creates and stages original physical theater productions that explore African American history, emotion, and social themes
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
    • Community workshops and collaborative engagements
      Conducts workshops and collaborations designed to challenge perceptions and foster cross-community understanding through physical theatre and dance.
  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
    • Dance education programs in schools and youth facilities
      Provides dance education programs in multiple schools, including Title I schools, and in facilities for incarcerated youth.
  • Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
    • Production of physical theatre performances
      Produces multiple performances annually, including commissioned works, self-produced shows, and participation in a community cultural dance festival, with a focus on amplifying Black narratives and untold stories.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$55K62%
Program service revenue$34K38%
Investment income$290%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Shawn Rawls Artistic Director 30 $23K
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Cultivating Cultural Leadership in Underrepresented Communities
    methodology: cultural leadership and artist development
    By developing and elevating Black artists in physical theatre through leadership-driven programming, the organization creates lasting field transformation and representation, because systemic change in the arts requires shifting who holds creative power and visibility.
  • Storytelling for Social Change
    methodology: storytelling-for-social-change
    By using physical theater and movement-based narratives, the organization fosters empathy, introspection, and emotional growth, which it believes leads to education, advocacy, and ultimately social change because embodied stories make abstract social issues personally resonant.