irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $56KELEVEN REFLECTIONS ON THE NATION: In this multi-year series of performance works, Andrea Assaf co-creates and directs multidisciplinary, community-based, devised performances in cities across the United States. "11Reflections: San Francisco" was developed and presented in partnership with Golden Thread Productions and premiered at BRAVA Theatre Center, October 4-5, 2024.
- #2 $52KDIRECTING INSTITUTE: The National Institute for Directing & Ensemble Creation was co-organized and co-directed by Art2Action and Pangea World Theater in Minneapolis, June 24 - July 2, 2024. It included a 10-day intensive peer-exchange with 25 professional directors, culminating in a community sharing of new devised performance material.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Festival of Palestinian Art
Co-produced with Golden Thread Productions and Crowded Fire Theater, this festival centers Palestinian voices in theater, film, and comedy, promoting cultural expression and solidarity.
DRONE: Testimonies & Music
Touring concert and workshop production exploring themes of war, surveillance, and justice, featuring original music and testimonies, supported by the Joyce Award.
Eleven Reflections on the Nation
Multi-year series of community-engaged, city-specific performances exploring national identity, with productions in San Antonio, San Francisco, and an upcoming premiere in NYC in 2026.
National Institute for Directing & Ensemble Creation
Co-organized with Pangea World Theater, this 10-day intensive professional exchange brings together directors of color, women, and LGBTQ+ artists for peer learning and creation of new performance works.
Veteran Community Open Mic
Quarterly events in Tampa, FL providing a platform for military veterans to share stories and performances, fostering community and healing.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new artistic worksCommissions and presents new choral and theatrical works, including Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse, which commemorates the Pulse nightclub shooting, and co-commissioned performances such as Off the Record: Acts of Restorative Justice. These works are developed in partnership with artists and presented at major cultural venues.
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Facilitation of community-engaged and devised theatre projectsDevelops and presents community-based, devised performances such as "11Reflections: San Francisco" and "Painting Ourselves Visible," which involve local communities in co-creating theatrical works, murals, workshops, and panel discussions to increase visibility of Arab, MENA, and Muslim communities and address themes of identity and belonging.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operation of artist residency programsProvides studio and forest-based residencies for writers and performing artists in New York City and Tampa, Florida, offering accommodations, rehearsal space, and creative support to 1–4 artists at a time to foster the development of new work.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Organization of the Veteran Community Open MicFounded and operates the Veteran Community Open Mic, a recurring creative event that provides a platform for veterans and community members to share performances. The program has been held quarterly and annually in partnership with organizations such as the Straz Center and Paint22, with events in Tampa, FL, including a 10th anniversary edition in 2023.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Production and presentation of original theatre and interdisciplinary performancesCreates, develops, produces, and presents original theatre and interdisciplinary performances that center social justice, migration, and community healing, including works such as the Migration Play Cycle, Off the Record, Queering the Border, Eleven Reflections, and Sokwe: Look Human. These productions have been presented nationally and internationally at venues including La MaMa ETC, The Kennedy Center, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Professional development and peer exchange for underrepresented theatre directorsSupports the professional growth and methodological exchange of Black, Indigenous, artists of color, LGBTQ2+, and women theatre directors through structured programs and peer networks focused on ensemble creation and social justice.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Research and publication in the field of arts and civic engagementAuthors and co-authors national arts field publications, including book chapters and reports such as "Co-Creating Democracy: Aesthetics in Action" and contributions to case studies published by Americans for the Arts, advancing discourse on civic dialogue, arts, and culture.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Support for Palestinian arts and cultural programmingProvides support for A Festival of Palestinian Art, which features theatre, film, and stand-up comedy that uplifts Palestinian voices and stories, contributing to cultural visibility and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Co-organization of the National Institute for Directing and Ensemble CreationCo-organizes and co-directs the National Institute for Directing and Ensemble Creation, a 10-day intensive program in Minneapolis that facilitates peer exchange and collaboration among 25 professional theatre directors, with a focus on global techniques and social justice, culminating in community sharings of new devised work.
- Hosting of public panels and community dialogues on art and justiceHosts panel discussions and community events that explore the role of artists in contexts of war and state violence, featuring perspectives from regions including Palestine, Lebanon, Nigeria, India, and Minneapolis, and integrating theatre, movement, and song with local and national artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$699K
Contributions & grants$495K71%
Program service revenue$200K29%
Investment income$1040%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$463K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$183K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$430K
Cash$294K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$422K
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +193.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Assaf | Artistic & Executive Director | 40 | $106K |
| Gabrielle Vigueira | General Manager | 40 | $60K |
board members · 4
- Rosie Gordon Wallace — Board Member
- Sage Crump — Treasurer
- Sheree L Greer — Board Chair
- Tanya Mote — Scribe
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Alternate ROOTS Network — Current member of the Executive Committee; former UpROOTing Oppressions Facilitator; published in "Up From the ROOTS"; participated in programming and leadership roles since 2003.
- Annalisa Dias Partner — Co-directed "Off the Record" in collaboration with Art2Action.
- Arab American National Museum Partner — Presented the workshop production of "DRONE" at Detroit Public Theatre; originally commissioned "DRONE"; hosted A+R Convening featuring "DRONE: Testimonies & Music."
- BRAVA Theatre Center Partner — Co-produced "11Reflections: San Francisco" with Art2Action and Golden Thread Productions.
- Carver Community Cultural Center Partner — Commissioned the digital film adaptation of "Eleven Reflections on September" and the first iteration of "Eleven Reflections on the Nation" in San Antonio.
- Consortium of Asian American Theatres & Artists Network — Founding Board member of CAATA, contributing to national Asian American theatre development.
- Crowded Fire Theater Partner — Co-producer of A Festival of Palestinian Art, supported by Art2Action.
- Gallery 221 @ Hillsborough Community College Partner — Partnered with Art2Action on the creation of a community-based mural for the "Painting Ourselves Visible" project.
- Gay Men's Chorus of Tampa Bay Partner — Participated in the performance of Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse as part of a collaborative concert.
- Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Partner — Presented the world premiere of Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse in collaboration with Art2Action.
- Golden Thread Productions Partner — Co-produced "11Reflections: San Francisco" with Art2Action and BRAVA Theatre Center.
- Golden Thread Productions Partner — Multi-year partnership on the Protecting Dissent initiative, including co-production support for A Festival of Palestinian Art.
- Golden Thread Productions Partner — Partnered with Art2Action to develop and present "11Reflections: San Francisco."
- HERE Arts Center Partner — Co-presented the performance "Off the Record: Acts of Restorative Justice".
- Houston in Action Partner — Established a new partnership with Art2Action during the pandemic to expand online programming.
- HowlRound Partner — Partnered to livestream a panel discussion on theatre and state violence.
- James Scruggs Partner — Collaborated with Art2Action as creator of "Off the Record: Acts of Restorative Justice".
- Kitchen Table Partner — Board member Sheree L. Greer is Executive Director of Kitchen Table, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- MECA Houston Partner — Co-commissioned the development of the performance "Until Love Makes Us" alongside Art2Action and NPN.
- Michael Rohd Partner — Directed "Off the Record" in collaboration with Art2Action.
- Middle Eastern/North African Theatre-Makers Alliance Network — Founding Board member of MENATMA, supporting Middle Eastern and North African theatre-makers nationally.
- National Performance Network Network — Board member Sage Crump is Director of Racial Justice and Movement Building at National Performance Network, indicating a network affiliation.
- National Performance Network Partner — Commissioned original works including "Outside the Circle" and "DRONE"; awarded NPN Creation Fund Commissions in 2019 and 2011.
- National Performance Network (NPN) Partner — Co-commissioned the development of the performance "Until Love Makes Us" alongside Art2Action and MECA Houston.
- New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) Government — Recognized the project as a finalist for the National Theatre Project, providing visibility and potential funding support.
- Orlando Gay Chorus Partner — Participated in the performance of Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse as part of a collaborative concert.
- Paint22 Partner — Collaborated with Art2Action on Veteran Community Open Mic events to raise awareness about veteran suicide prevention through the arts.
- Pangea World Theater Partner — Co-hosts community events with Art2Action featuring artistic performances.
- Pangea World Theater Partner — Co-organized and co-directed the National Institute for Directing & Ensemble Creation and its Writer's Laboratory components with Art2Action.
- Pangea World Theater Partner — Co-organized the National Institute for Directing & Ensemble Creation with Art2Action; co-commissioned and premiered original works including "Outside the Circle."
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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.
- Art Activism in Political Crisismethodology: art-activismBy deploying theatre during political crises, we connect artistic practice with justice movements to collectively envision transformative futures, because art provides a platform for dissent and solidarity when civic space is under threat.
- Art as Catalyst for Civic Actionmethodology: art-to-actionBy using performance art to engage audiences emotionally and intellectually, we produce tangible civic action and agency, because artistic experiences can transform despair and apathy into motivated participation in justice movements.
- Artistic Programming Aligned with Cultural Momentsmethodology: cultural-timing-for-impactBy timing performances to coincide with culturally significant observances like Juneteenth and Pride, we amplify their impact as acts of resistance and remembrance, because alignment with collective memory and identity affirms resilience and strengthens communal engagement.
- Community-Based Devising for Cultural Equitymethodology: community-based_devisingBy co-creating performances with marginalized communities through participatory processes, we produce culturally equitable and locally resonant art, because centering BIPOC, LGBTQ2+, disabled, veteran, and refugee voices in creation ensures deeper relevance and transformative community impact.
- Residential Support for Artist Praxismethodology: artist-residency-retreatBy providing retreats that offer rest and reflection, we enable artists to deepen their creative work rooted in social justice, because sustained time and space are essential for transformative artistic development.