named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Tectonic Cabaret
Annual special event celebrating the company's community of artists and supporters
Here There Are Blueberries
Play developed using Moment Work that examines historical complicity through the discovery of photographs from Nazi-era Germany
Moment Work
Tectonic's trademarked method for devising theater through collaborative, laboratory-based creation of new plays
Moment Work Institute (MWI) Training
Training program teaching the Moment Work method to students and theater artists across the country
The Laramie Project
Play created from over 200 interviews conducted in Laramie, Wyoming following the murder of Matthew Shepard, exploring hate crimes and social change
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Creation and production of original playsCreates and stages original plays and musicals using devised theater methods, including notable works such as "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde," "The Laramie Project," "I Am My Own Wife," "33 Variations," and "Here There Are Blueberries," with over twenty productions since 1991.
- National and international touring of productionsTours original productions nationally and internationally, including a national tour of "Here There Are Blueberries" across five cities with 136 performances and over 55,000 audience members, and the London debut of the same play at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Annual benefit performancesHosts an annual benefit event, A Tectonic Cabaret, featuring live performances and a cocktail hour in New York City, supported by named sponsors.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Workshop development and training programsGenerates new theater through workshop development and provides training to students nationally in its theatrical methods.
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Latino and Multicultural Theater Production 1 activity
- World premiere productionsStaged the world premiere of the play "Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard" in 2023.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Development of interview-based documentary theaterConducts in-depth interviews as part of its play development process, including over 200 interviews in Laramie, Wyoming, following the murder of Matthew Shepard, and is currently developing a play documenting the ACT UP movement through activist voices.
- Publication of theatrical methodologyPublished the book "Moment Work: Tectonic Theater Project’s Process of Devised Theater" through Random House Books, codifying its signature theater development method.
- Staging of large-scale simultaneous premieresStaged the simultaneous premiere of "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" in 150 theaters across all 50 U.S. states and 8 countries, demonstrating broad national and international reach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.25M
Contributions & grants$1.68M74%
Program service revenue$569K25%
Investment income$430%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.32M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$723K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$787K
Cash$429K
Investments$100K
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$704K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOISES KAUFMAN | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $216K |
| MATTHEW JOSLYN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $187K |
| CARY BLAND SIMPSON | General Manager | 40 | $118K |
| JEFFREY LAHOSTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $10K |
board members · 18
- AARON WALTON — DIRECTOR
- ALAN KORNBERG — CO-VICE CHAIR
- AMY STURSBERG — CO-VICE CHAIR
- DEBORAH TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- ERIKA KRAMER — DIRECTOR
- GARY RESSLER — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE SLOWIK — DIRECTOR
- GRETCHEN TIBBITS — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY LAWHORN — SECRETARY
- JOHN HADITY — CHAIR
- LORI STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- MARK GUDE — CO-VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL GRAZIANO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL HORMEL — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD SHEEHAN — TREASURER
- RUTH FISHER — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY WU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Aaron Walton Partner — Co-chair of the A Tectonic Cabaret Benefit Committee
- Audible Partner — Hosted the 25th Anniversary Performance of "The Laramie Project" at Minetta Lane Theatre and will stream it on their platform.
- Berkeley Repertory Theatre Partner — Hosted a stop on the national tour of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Funder — Supports Tectonic Theater Project through financial contributions.
- Civis Foundation Funder — Financial sponsor of A Tectonic Cabaret benefit event
- Colorado New Play Festival Partner — Collaborated on the development of "The Very Extraordinary Mr. Law."
- Concord Theatricals Funder — Supports Tectonic Theater Project through financial contributions.
- Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics Partner — Collaborated on 24 talkbacks during the national tour of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- Gotham Chamber Opera Partner — Co-presented Montsalvatge’s "El Gato con Botas" at The New Victory Theater.
- John Gore Organization Funder — Supports Tectonic Theater Project through financial contributions.
- La Jolla Playhouse Partner — Co-produced the world premiere of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- Mark Gude Funder — Sponsor of A Tectonic Cabaret
- McCarter Theatre Partner — Hosted the opening engagement of the national tour of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- Miami New Drama Partner — Co-presented the world premiere of "Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard".
- Miami New Drama Partner — Collaborated on the development and production of "Here There Are Blueberries" and hosted engagements during its national tour.
- Michael P.N.A. Hormel Funder — Sponsor of A Tectonic Cabaret
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding for Tectonic Theater Project programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding for Tectonic Theater Project programs with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
- New York Theatre Workshop Partner — Hosted the off-Broadway premiere of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- Perry McKay Funder — Sponsor of A Tectonic Cabaret
- RRR Creative Partner — Collaborates with Tectonic Theater Project on branding, graphic design, communications, and storytelling
- Ruth Fisher Funder — Sponsor of A Tectonic Cabaret and chair of the Benefit Committee
- Seattle Rep Partner — Hosted a final engagement of the national tour of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- Shakespeare Theatre Company Partner — Presented "Here There Are Blueberries" following its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse.
- The Wallis Partner — Hosted a stop on the national tour of "Here There Are Blueberries" in Beverly Hills.
- Theatre Royal Stratford East Partner — Hosted the UK premiere of "Here There Are Blueberries."
- United Talent Agency Funder — Supports Tectonic Theater Project through financial contributions.
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.
- Historical Narrative Theater for Identity Explorationmethodology: historical narrative theaterBy developing plays based on historical figures and real-life stories, we explore themes of art, identity, and legacy, because dramatizing documented narratives enables deeper public understanding of cultural and personal heritage.
- Interview-Based Theater for Social Amplificationmethodology: interview-based theaterBy creating theater based on interviews, we amplify social movements and center participant voices, because grounding plays in real personal narratives fosters authenticity and drives audience engagement with pressing social issues.
- Moment Work Methodologymethodology: Moment WorkBy using Moment Work™ — a collaborative, research-based laboratory process — we develop new plays from the ground up through experimentation and collective creation, because this method fosters innovation and expands the boundaries of theatrical form.