named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Education Programs
Training and professional development opportunities for young performers, technicians, writers, and composers to launch careers in theater
Family Fun Series
Youth-oriented theatrical productions such as The Wizard of Oz, performed at 11AM on Thursdays and Saturdays for children and families
Mainstage Summer Season
Professional productions of Broadway musicals and plays performed Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8PM and select matinees, featuring shows like Hairspray, Million Dollar Quartet, and Come From Away
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Host annual theater festival showcasing emerging artists and new worksOrganizes an annual theater festival that highlights emerging artists and premieres new theatrical works, contributing to the development of original content in the performing arts.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Offer arts education programsProvides year-round arts education programs for students interested in the performing arts, supporting training and development in theatre and performance.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce professional live theatre productionsProduces a summer theatrical season of professional live performances, including full-scale musicals, plays, and cabaret, at the Forestburgh Playhouse for general and young audiences. The 2026 season includes productions such as Hairspray, Million Dollar Quartet, Come From Away, and Once.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide discounted and group ticket programsOffers discounted ticket pricing for students, educators, military personnel, and veterans, as well as group rates and package deals including lunch and theater, dinner with performances, and discounted multi-ticket Flex 6-Packs.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Support career development for artists and techniciansEmploys thousands of artists and technicians, providing professional opportunities and supporting career growth in theatre and entertainment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$206K19%
Program service revenue$847K79%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$1.45M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$562K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$458K
Cash$70K
Investments$100K
Liabilities$864K
Net assets$-405K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +198.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN TRAPP | MANAGING DIR | 40 | $41K |
board members · 5
- ARMANDO RAMIREZ — TREASUER
- COLIN BRINKMANN — MEMBER
- DANIEL SHIM — SECRETARY
- FONTAINE LEE — PRESIDENT
- SPENCER STOCKDALE — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Awestruck, LLC Partner — Collaborates on the use of photos and videos taken of patrons for promotional materials.
- Forestburgh Playhouse Partner — Presenting performances at the Forestburgh Playhouse venue for young audiences.
- Forestburgh Tavern Partner — Collaborates with Forestburgh Tavern, a shared venue for cabaret, live music, comedy, and special events.
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.
- Artist-Audience Dual Impact Modelmethodology: artist_audience_dual_impact_modelBy developing emerging theater artists through professional performance opportunities, the organization simultaneously delivers high-quality, diverse live theater to the public, creating a dual benefit of workforce development and community cultural enrichment.
- Expanding Access Through Flexible and Targeted Ticketingmethodology: client_choiceBy offering flexible ticketing options and targeted discounts for youth, educators, veterans, and families, the organization increases access to live theater, because reducing financial and scheduling barriers enables broader participation and fosters long-term audience development.
- Inclusive Programming Through Thematic Musical Theatermethodology: theatrical-activism-through-musical-theaterBy producing high-energy musical theater that centers themes of inclusion, acceptance, and joy, the organization fosters emotional engagement and promotes social values, because narrative and music create accessible pathways for audiences to connect with and internalize messages of equality.