named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Fundraising Performances
Special theatrical performances such as "This Train Still Runs" and "It’s a Wonderful Life" organized to raise funds and support the company’s operations.
Productions for Actors Over 50
Core program focused on producing plays that provide substantial roles for actors aged 50 and above, supporting the company's mission of inclusive casting and performance opportunities for older theater professionals.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Employment and engagement of older professional theater artistsFeatures professional actors, directors, and designers primarily over the age of 50 in its productions, providing performance and creative opportunities for older theater artists who are often underrepresented in the industry.
- Production and staging of theatrical performancesProduces and stages theater performances, including full productions and staged readings of plays such as "Animal Farm," "The Constant Wife," "Fallen Angels," "The Butter and Egg Man," and works by Molière, Noël Coward, and Neil Simon. The organization has presented performances annually since 2007, with multiple showtimes across weekdays and weekends, at venues including the Bernie Wohl Center and St. Michael's Church in New York, NY.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Complimentary theater access for low-income seniors and disabled patronsProvides complimentary live theater access to low-income seniors and disabled patrons, allocating up to 25% of seating capacity at each performance for these audiences as part of its commitment to accessibility and community inclusion.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Development and presentation of original musicalsCo-wrote and produced two original children's musicals, "Change Reaction" and "Heartsong," contributing to its repertoire of original and adapted works for the stage.
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Financial support for theatrical productionsProvides financial support to fund the operation and production budgets for theatrical performances, ensuring the sustainability and quality of its programming.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Post-performance audience engagementHosts post-show talk-back sessions with the director after each performance, fostering audience engagement and dialogue around the themes and production of the plays.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Specialty performances and benefit concertsPresents one-time specialty performances including benefit concerts and themed events, such as "Show Tunes for Grown-Ups," a jazz concert featuring the Nat Adderley Jr. Trio, and a stand-up comedy matinee, expanding its programming beyond traditional theater to include diverse live entertainment.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported theater operationsRelies on volunteers to support both operational and production aspects of theatrical performances, enabling the organization to manage costs and engage the community in its mission.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$21K81%
Program service revenue$4K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -42.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Bob Johnson — Board Member
- David Edwards — Artistic Director
- Gloria Sauve — Board Member
- Halina Malinowski — President of the Board
- Jennifer Sherron-Stock — Board Member
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Actors' Equity Association Partner — Collaborates with Actors' Equity Association for casting professional actors in productions.
- Actors’ Equity Association Government — Equity members appear with permission of Actors’ Equity Association without benefit of an Equity contract in this Off-Off Broadway production.
- Actors’ Equity Association Partner — Collaborates with Actors’ Equity Association for casting Equity members in Off-Off Broadway productions.
- Actors’ Equity Association Partner — Presented production with Equity members appearing under permission of Actors’ Equity Association.
- Bob Greenberg Partner — Comedian and MC featured in a performance produced by Out of the Box Theatre Company.
- Bob Lombardi Partner — Comedian performing in an event organized by Out of the Box Theatre Company.
- Brooklyn College Theater Department Partner — Collaborates with Brooklyn College Theater Department, including alumni and faculty, in productions and design.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Secured rights to present "Animal Farm" through arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
- F. Murray Abraham Network — Honorary board member and former faculty member who supports the organization.
- Federal Theatre Project Network — Produces works originally developed by the Federal Theatre Project, continuing its legacy of socially conscious theater
- Halina Malinowski Partner — Board president serving as point of contact for volunteer inquiries.
- Harbor Lights Theater Partner — Halina Malinowski engaged with the organization as a volunteer, fundraiser, strategy developer, manager, and board member.
- Larry Marshall Partner — Featured performer in the production "The Black King of Vaudeville."
- Michelle Tabnick PR Partner — Engaged as publicist for the production of "Birds of a Feather."
- Michelle Tabnick PR Partner — Engages Michelle Tabnick PR as publicist for production promotion.
- Michelle Tabnick PR Partner — Provided public relations services for the production of "The Butter and Egg Man".
- Nat Adderley Jr. Partner — Featured performer in a concert event produced by Out of the Box Theatre Company.
- Nat Adderley Jr. Trio Partner — Musical ensemble performing at an event organized by Out of the Box Theatre Company.
- PayPal Partner — Used for processing secure online donations.
- Polish Children Foundation Partner — Halina Malinowski engaged with the organization as a volunteer, fundraiser, strategy developer, manager, and board member.
- Rhonda Hansome Partner — Comedian performing in an event organized by Out of the Box Theatre Company.
- Richard Cordova Partner — Provided piano accompaniment for the production "The Black King of Vaudeville."
- Rivera-Price Music Foundation Partner — Susan Case previously served on the board of this organization.
- St. Michael's Church Partner — Hosted performances of "Animal Farm" at its venue.
- Staten Island Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Halina Malinowski engaged with the organization as a volunteer, fundraiser, strategy developer, manager, and board member.
strategies · 5
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.
- Age-Inclusive Casting for Artistic and Social Impactmethodology: age-inclusive_castingBy featuring performers aged 50 and above in substantial roles, the organization revitalizes classic and experimental works while challenging age-related inequities in theater, because visibility of older actors enhances audience engagement and affirms the enduring value of mature artists.
- Artistic Revival with Contemporary Relevance Through Adaptationmethodology: contextual_adaptationBy adapting classic plays through contextual shifts, musical integration, and dramatic reinterpretation, the organization increases audience engagement and relevance, because reimagining historical works through a modern lens bridges past and present social themes.
- Comedy and Music as Tools for Social and Institutional Critiquemethodology: comedy-as-social-commentaryBy integrating jazz, comedy, and musical commentary into dramatic performances, the organization critiques social norms and the entertainment industry itself, because humor and musical interludes create accessible, reflective distance that enables audiences to confront absurdities and injustices.
- Cultural Revival to Celebrate Underrepresented Legaciesmethodology: cultural_revival_through_performanceBy staging works that highlight pioneering African American performers and other marginalized figures, the organization restores visibility to erased cultural contributions, because performance serves as an act of historical reparation and public education.
- Socially Engaged Theater to Raise Awareness of Systemic Injusticemethodology: socially-engaged_theaterBy producing historically resonant and contemporary theater, the organization raises public awareness about systemic social issues like housing insecurity and urban poverty, because dramatizing these issues in performance fosters emotional connection and critical reflection.