named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Actor Development Classes
Free and facilitated classes for company actors and early-career artists to practice scenes and monologues, explore play themes, and develop craft through collaborative rehearsal processes.
Mark O'Donnell Theater Productions
Second annual indoor production hosted at the Mark O'Donnell Theater in Downtown Brooklyn, expanding the company's performance footprint beyond park settings.
Shakespeare in Carroll Park
Annual outdoor summer production of a Shakespeare play staged in Carroll Park, Brooklyn, designed to be accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing professional Shakespearean and classical theater performancesProduces annual, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays and other classical works, both in outdoor public spaces like Carroll Park and at established theaters such as the Mark O'Donnell Theater in Downtown Brooklyn. Productions include full staging with professional casts, creative teams, and specialized elements such as fight choreography, costumes, music, and lighting design.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing free professional development classes for early-career actorsOffers free training and rehearsal opportunities for early-career artists, particularly from underrepresented communities, including scene and monologue practice drawn from upcoming productions to support skill development and professional growth.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$113K95%
Program service revenue$6K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$134K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$134K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Hopkins | Executive Director and Treasurer | 10 | $12K |
| Theodosia Arcidiacano | Company Manager | 3 | $9K |
| Isabella Gomez Giron | Development Assistant | 2 | $6K |
| Jessica Lane Weiss | Casting Director | 1 | $500 |
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- Actors Equity Association Partner — Collaborates with Actors Equity Association for Off-Off Broadway productions
- Adam Carpenter Partner — Designed lighting for the production of "Tempest."
- Alicia Dawn Bullen Partner — Designed sets and props for the production of "Tempest."
- Allie Grant Partner — Stage managed the production of "Tempest."
- Andrew Diaz Partner — Collaborated on set and props design for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- Andrew Ricci Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Beth Ann Leone Partner — Directed the production of "Tempest."
- Beth Ann Leone Partner — Participated as actor across multiple productions.
- Bevin McNally Partner — Collaborated on costume design for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- Bjorn Bolinder Partner — Provided live photography for the Richard II production.
- Blog Critics Partner — Published a theater review of the Richard II production.
- Brian Demar Jones Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Caroline Smith Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Cassidy Piraino Partner — Assistant stage managed the production of "Tempest."
- Catherine Mullins Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Chloe Troast Partner — Collaborated with Chloe Troast for dance choreography in the production of Comedy of Errors.
- Chris Montgomery Partner — Provided photography for the production of "Tempest."
- Chris Montgomery Partner — Provided photography for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- Clara Strauch Partner — Composed music for the production of "Tempest."
- Conor Mulligan Partner — Collaborated on lighting design for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- Corey Whelihan Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Partnered to present a production of "Measure for Measure" at the Mark O’Donnell Theater.
- Hannah Sloat Partner — Assistant Director of the Richard III production
- JT Stocks Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Jessica Weiss Partner — Collaborated as fight choreographer and assistant director across multiple productions.
- Joby Earle Partner — Directed "Henry IV (Part 1 & 2)" and performed in earlier productions.
- Joe Jung Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Joe Jung Partner — Collaborated on music composition for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- John Hardin Partner — Cast member in the production of "Tempest."
- Jonathan Hopkins Partner — Collaborated as director for the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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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.
- Immersive and Multisensory Engagement 57 orgsmethodology: immersive_theaterBy using immersive staging, original music, and integrated choreography, the organization creates shared audience-performer energy that deepens emotional engagement and collective theatrical experience because physical and sensory proximity breaks traditional performance barriers.shared approach: Immersive Resonance →
- Reclaiming Classical Texts Through Inclusive Interpretation 52 orgsmethodology: inclusive_reinterpretationBy reinterpreting Shakespearean works through gender-inclusive, queer, feminist, and diversity-centered casting and framing, the organization makes classical literature more relevant and transformative for contemporary audiences because it reveals marginalized perspectives embedded in or obscured by the original texts.shared approach: Contemporary Reinterpretation for Relevance →
- Artist-Centered Collaborative Creation 33 orgsmethodology: artist_led_creationBy centering artistic collaboration and collective decision-making in rehearsal, direction, and programming, the organization produces more rigorous and personally resonant performances because it empowers artists as co-creators rather than interpreters.shared approach: Artist-Centered Creation →