named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Presentations
Presents performing artists who share the organization's cultural values and artistic mission
Community Engagement Programs
Offers events, discounts, and outreach initiatives to engage local audiences and promote cultural participation
Original Musical Theater Productions
Creates and performs original musical theater works rooted in Puerto Rican and Latino cultures
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Latino and Multicultural Theater Production 2 activities
- Create and perform original Puerto Rican/Latinx musical theater and playsCreates and performs original plays and musicals rooted in Puerto Rican and Latino cultures, including full productions, workshop-level stagings, and play readings that champion a Latinx cultural legacy. These works are presented as part of a Mainstage season and have included notable productions such as Baile Cangrejero, Who Killed Hector Lavoe, and Neon Baby.
- Present multidisciplinary performing artists and international arts programsPresents theater, music, dance, and multimedia performances from U.S. and international artists on bilingual stages in The Bronx and Manhattan, serving a largely Latino audience. Runs curated presenting initiatives such as Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latino Theater, 21 Islands: A Global Arts Stage for the South Bronx, and March Is Music.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Conduct touring theater programs locally and nationallyExtends the reach of its original musical theater repertoire through touring programs using mobile stage setups, including a long-running summer tour (Stage Garden Rumba), a production of The Oxcart performed at fourteen locations across NYC boroughs, and national collaborations with organizations like Art Bridge at Artspace and Roadside Theater.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver sequential arts education programs for youth and older adultsOffers structured arts education programs designed to support individual growth and civic engagement among youth and older adults, integrating artistic practice with community participation.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Provide professional theater training and artist developmentOffers professional theater training in acting, voice, and movement through The Training Unit, established in 1969 for Latino actors in New York. Provides mentored and peer-to-peer professional development opportunities for playwrights and ensemble artists at all career stages.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Rent performance and event spaces in The Bronx and ManhattanOperates two theater locations that offer space rentals for performances, screenings, meetings, and special events, supporting community and artistic use of its facilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.91M
Contributions & grants$2.73M94%
Program service revenue$171K6%
Investment income$17K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.90M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.46M
Cash$840K
Investments$0
Liabilities$296K
Net assets$3.17M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +60.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSALBA ROLON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $90K |
| JORGE B MERCED | ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
board members · 7
- DAVID RODRIGUEZ — ADVISORY MEMBER
- DORIS COLON — MEMBER
- GRACIELA MUNOZ — SECRETARY
- LOUIS HERNANDEZ — MEMBER
- MARCOS MARRERO RIVERA — TREASURER
- SOLDANELA RIVERA LOPEZ — CHAIR
- THERESA HOLDEN — ADVISORY MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Art Bridge at Artspace Partner — Collaborating on touring projects across multiple U.S. states.
- Father Roberto Morales Partner — Collaborated with South Bronx community leader "Father" Roberto Morales by producing Tiempo Muerto in the basketball court of his Episcopal parish at St. Marys.
- PRTT Partner — Bilingual arts facility in Manhattan operated in conjunction with Pregones.
- Pregones Partner — Bilingual arts facility in The Bronx operated in conjunction with PRTT.
- Roadside Theater Partner — Collaborated for 25 years on intercultural productions, including the musical Betsy!
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.
- Cultural Touring to Expand Community Accessmethodology: cultural-touringBy touring theater productions to Latino communities across New York, the organization increases access to culturally specific art, because bringing performances directly to communities removes structural barriers and reinforces cultural visibility in everyday spaces.
- Culturally Rooted Artistic Productionmethodology: cultural_legacy_through_original_artistic_productionBy creating original theater and music-integrated performances rooted in Puerto Rican and Latino cultures, the organization advances cultural representation and engages diverse audiences, because authentic cultural expression fosters deeper community connection and identity affirmation.
- Laboratory Theater Model for Artistic and Educational Developmentmethodology: laboratory-theatre-modelBy operating a laboratory theater model that develops new plays and provides professional training to minority students, the organization strengthens artistic pipelines and civic engagement, because experiential learning in culturally relevant contexts produces both artistic innovation and personal growth.