irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $288KNEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT: INCLUDES PAGE 73 PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP - A YEAR-LONG RESIDENCY FOR AN EARLY-CAREER PLAYWRIGHT, A WRITERS GROUP FOR 8 PLAYWRIGHTS, AND WORKSHOPS THAT CULMINATE IN FREE PUBLIC READINGS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship
A year-long residency for an early-career playwright, including professional development and culminating in a public reading
Workshops and Public Readings
Developmental workshops for new plays, leading to free public readings with post-show conversations
Writers Group
Monthly gatherings for 8 playwrights to share work, receive feedback, and discuss development with artistic staff
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 3 activities
- Host a bi-monthly writers group for emerging playwrightsHosts a bi-monthly gathering for playwrights to share and develop new work with peer and artistic leadership feedback, including a $3,000 stipend for each participating writer.
- Present free public readings of new plays in developmentOrganizes and presents free public readings of new plays as part of developmental programming, including works by Adin Lenahan, Scott R. Sheppard, Lori Felipe-Barkin, Lyndsey Bourne, and R. Forest Malley, often in collaboration with other theater companies.
- Provide production and development support for new playsOffers comprehensive production support for new plays in development, including paying professional actors, providing props, costumes, and lighting, renting studio space, and printing workshop scripts.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce Off-Broadway world premiere productions of new playsProduces and presents world premiere Off-Broadway productions of new plays by emerging American playwrights, serving as career-launching platforms. Examples include *Man Cave* (2022), *La Race* (2022), *STEW* (2020), *You Got Older* (2014), *Today Is My Birthday* (2017), and *Jack’s Precious Moment* (2010).
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce a documentary series on the development of new playsProduces and releases a documentary series titled _Launch_, capturing the full production process of new plays from development through opening night, including 12 episodes following playwrights John J. Caswell, Jr. and Bleu Beckford-Burrell.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Award grants and resources to early-career playwrights through the Playwriting FellowshipProvides a year-long fellowship to early-career playwrights without a professional production in New York City, including an unrestricted $20,000 award, up to $10,000 in development support, and tailored career resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$622K
Contributions & grants$584K94%
Program service revenue$35K6%
Investment income$5290%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$812K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$237K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$515K
Cash$388K
Investments$0
Liabilities$120K
Net assets$394K
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -45.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WALKUP | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $94K |
board members · 22
- ALLISON BLINKEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- AMANDA FELDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- AMANDA WOODS — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED 06/30/2024)
- AMY BOHANNON — VICE PRESIDENT
- ASHER RICHELLI — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED 01/01/2024)
- BRADEN RHETTS — BOARD MEMBER
- CARSON GLEBERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE MATHIS — BOARD MEMBER
- DR QUSAI HAMMOURI — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH CHO — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY C FEINSTEIN JD — PRESIDENT
- FEDERICO MENNELLA — BOARD MEMBER
- JEAN KIM SMART — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER KRANZ — SECRETARY
- JEREMY SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN B BEINECKE — BOARD MEMBER
- KAVITA SAINI — TREASURER
- KIMBERLY SOGIOKA — BOARD MEMBER
- LEAH NANAKO WINKLER — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZ JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTHA MORTENSON — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED 06/30/2024)
- PAMELA RYCKMAN — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED 02/05/2025)
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- Actors Theatre of Louisville Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Adin Lenahan Partner — 2026 Playwriting Fellow and Writers Group member who participated in the Application Information Session
- Alliance Theatre Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Atlantic Theater Company Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Berkeley Rep Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Booth Theater Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Carson and Joseph Gleberman Funder — Major donor providing leadership support and matching funds for The Campaign for Page 73.
- Cherry Lane Theatre Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Clare Barron Partner — 2014 Page 73 Fellow and testimonial provider
- Clubbed Thumb Partner — Co-producing Ro Reddick’s Cold War Choir Practice with Page 73.
- Colt Coeur Partner — Collaborated with Page 73 on a reading of _Mabel’s Mine_.
- Company One Theatre Partner — Co-presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Denver Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- En Garde Arts Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Ensemble Studio Theatre Partner — Co-presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Fault Line Theatre Partner — Collaborated with Page 73 on a reading of _The Ayahuasca Play_ as part of their Irons in the Fire reading series.
- Gaily and John Beinecke Funder — Supporter contributing to Page 73's Annual Fund and Campaign.
- Geffen Playhouse Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Goodman Theatre Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Kari Olmon Partner — Associate Artistic Director involved in the Application Information Session
- La Jolla Playhouse Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- MCC Theater Partner — Co-producing Ro Reddick’s Cold War Choir Practice with Page 73.
- MacMillan Foundation Funder — Provided a $160,000 grant to support Page 73's operations.
- Manhattan Theatre Club Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- McCarter Theatre Center Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Merrimack Repertory Theatre Partner — Presenting productions of plays developed by Page 73 alumni
- Michael R. Jackson Partner — Playwright whose work was supported by Page 73, leading to a Tony Award-winning production.
- Michael Walkup Partner — Artistic Director involved in the Application Information Session
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for "Wold Meteor" in partnership with The City Council.
- New York City Dept. Of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Page 73 through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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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.
- Artist Development Through Investment and Premieremethodology: artist-development-through-investmentBy investing in early-career playwrights through long-term fellowships and world-premiere productions, we launch their careers and enable sustained creative growth, because professional visibility and developmental support are critical catalysts for artistic sustainability and advocacy.
- Artistic Allegory for Social Reflectionmethodology: artistic-allegoryBy using musical theater as an allegorical medium, we provoke audience reflection on contemporary social issues, because indirect narrative forms can safely surface difficult truths and inspire societal change.
- Career Launch Through New York Premieresmethodology: career-launch-through-premiereBy producing Off-Broadway premieres in New York City, we generate career-launching visibility for playwrights, because New York premieres carry disproportionate influence in the national theater ecosystem and enable playwrights to advocate for themselves professionally.
- Championing Diverse Voices for Cultural Strengtheningmethodology: championing exceptional voicesBy selecting and supporting gifted playwrights with diverse perspectives, we strengthen society through theater, because pluralistic storytelling fosters empathy, civic reflection, and cultural vitality.
- Community Engagement Through Live Reading and Dialoguemethodology: script-development-through-live-readingBy staging live public readings followed by post-show dialogues, we deepen audience connection to playwrights and their work, because shared interpretive experiences build community and amplify the social impact of new plays.