named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Workshop with ARTPARK
Collaborative theatre workshop for people with Parkinson’s Disease, resulting in a devised performance based on the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, in partnership with ARTPARK and the David Glass Ensemble.
Site-Specific Productions
Immersive stagings of canonical and contemporary plays in non-traditional venues such as townhouses, barns, and parks, integrating live music, food, and audience interaction.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Develop and present new theatrical works and adaptationsProduces original adaptations of literary works and new plays, including a world premiere adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich and workshop readings of contemporary plays such as Wallace Shawn's Aunt Dan and Lemon, contributing to the creation of new performance material.
- Produce site-specific and immersive theatrical performancesCreates site-specific productions of canonical plays, contemporary classics, and new works, often moving through multiple locations within a venue to challenge conventional perceptions of live performance and foster communal connection. Examples include immersive productions of The Cherry Orchard and Romeo+Juliet presented at non-traditional venues such as farms and historic sites.
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 2 activities
- Lead community-based theatre projects resulting in original worksCo-leads collaborative theatre initiatives with community members, including those affected by Parkinson’s Disease, and in diverse locations such as Buffalo, NY and Macao, China, culminating in original performances rooted in shared experiences and myths.
- Provide integrated audience experiences during performancesEnhances theatrical productions with food, drink, and original live music composed specifically for each performance, as demonstrated in the production of The Cherry Orchard, to deepen audience engagement and communal atmosphere.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Conduct artist residencies and collaborative creative developmentEngages in artist residencies such as at ARTPARK in Buffalo, NY, to co-create and develop original theatre pieces through collaborative processes with communities and artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$63K57%
Program service revenue$15K13%
Investment income$33K30%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$50K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +19.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| David Barlow | Co-Artistic Director Actor | 40 | $1K |
board members · 2
- Christoper Marshall — Co-Artistic Director
- William Army — Co-Artistic Director
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- ARTPARK Partner — Collaborated on an artist residency and community theatre workshop in Buffalo, NY.
- Actor's Equity Association Government — Union representing professional actors involved in the production.
- David Glass Partner — Collaborated on community theatre projects in Buffalo, NY and Macao, China.
- David Glass Ensemble Partner — Collaborated on a community theatre workshop led by David Glass, focusing on physical and devised theatre.
- Lethe Lounge Partner — Hosted performances of The Cherry Orchard at its townhouse venue on West 113th Street in Manhattan.
- Lethe Lounge Partner — Hosted the private workshop reading of "Aunt Dan and Lemon" in an intimate townhouse setting.
- Potomac Theatre Project (PTP/NYC) Partner — David and Bill previously collaborated with this New York City-based company, where they developed their shared theatrical approach through ensemble work.
- Tydeman Farm Partner — Hosted the site-specific production of Romeo+Juliet at Shea Barn.
- Tydeman Farm Partner — Provided the historic Shea Barn as a performance venue for The Cherry Orchard in Germantown, NY.
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.
- Innovative Adaptation of Classics for Contemporary Relevancemethodology: innovative adaptation of classic literatureBy reinterpreting classic literature through modern themes and absurdist elements, we make timeless stories accessible and provocative for contemporary audiences, because updated contexts bridge historical distance and spark critical dialogue.
- Multi-Sensory Immersive Experiencemethodology: immersive_theatreBy integrating live performance with food, drink, and original music, we create immersive, multi-sensory experiences that deepen audience presence and participation, because sensory engagement sustains attention and emotional impact.
- Politically Provocative Narrative Theatremethodology: political-theaterBy using intimate, character-driven narratives in politically charged performances, we provoke critical reflection on societal issues like authoritarianism, because emotional identification with characters drives deeper civic engagement.
- Relational Community-Engaged Storytellingmethodology: relational-theatre-practiceBy co-creating performances through community input and local narratives, we foster relational audience experiences that rebuild communal connection, because shared authorship increases relevance and emotional investment.
- Site-Specific Immersive Theatremethodology: site-specific_immersive_theatreBy staging performances in non-traditional, location-specific settings, we deepen audience engagement and transform the experience of live theatre, because physical context enhances emotional resonance and disrupts passive spectatorship.