named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Kids on Stage
Youth theater program producing full-scale musicals and plays such as "Matilda, Jr.", "Frozen, Jr.", and "Carrie the Musical" with participants aged elementary to high school
Saturday Morning Family Series
Family-friendly performance series featuring one-hour shows including dance, magic, storytelling, and musical theater, designed for children and parents
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to young artistsWill award one $3,000 scholarship or two $1,500 scholarships in 2026 to support young artists in their artistic development.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual community yard saleHosts an annual community yard sale featuring the sale of used costumes, props, and set pieces from its theater productions, as well as goods from local community sellers in the Hudson Valley, providing space and infrastructure for public participation.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Host youth theater performancesStages annual youth theater performances as part of ongoing programming, including productions such as "A Christmas Carol," "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," "The Hobbit," "Frozen, Jr.," "Finding Nemo, Jr.," "Matilda, Jr.," "Spongebob the Musical," "Legally Blonde, Jr.," and "Carrie the Musical," typically with two performances per production.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offer season ticket programsOffers flexible season tickets for Black Box productions, allowing patrons to select four performances from a lineup of seven eligible shows with a 10% discount on admission; excludes certain productions such as "Tick, Tick... Boom!" Also offers season tickets for the Saturday Morning Family Series to provide cost savings for multiple performances.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operate a performing arts centerEstablishes and operates a permanent performing arts venue in northern Dutchess County, New York, opened in July 1998, featuring a barn-like exterior design reflecting the rural landscape and summer stock tradition. The center includes a multi-use Black Box space that functions as a rehearsal and class studio during the week and transforms into a performance venue on weekends.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present live theatrical performancesProduces and presents a seasonal lineup of live theatrical performances, including evening shows at 7:30 PM or 8 PM and matinees at 2:30 PM or 3 PM, with box office opening one hour before each performance and seating beginning thirty minutes prior. Recent productions include "Company," "Annie," "Gypsy," "Godspell," "Romeo and Juliet," and "The Mousetrap."
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Provide performing arts education programsOffers educational and performing arts experiences for children and adults, including hands-on technical and performance training in theatre arts that culminate in public presentations. Programs are designed to serve people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Support artist experimentation and self-productionProvides a low-cost performance venue and platform for artists and directors to self-produce and present original, thought-provoking works with a focus on acting and storytelling over technical production, particularly in the Black Box space.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Host family-friendly performancesHosts family-friendly performances on Saturday mornings, typically lasting 45 minutes to one hour, with recent examples including a musical adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," "Magic & Beyond" featuring David Garrity, and a modern dance performance by Barefoot Dance Company. All seats for these performances are priced at $10.
- Operate public box officeOperates a box office with scheduled public hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for ticket sales and inquiries, and opens one hour before each performance for walk-up sales and seating.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$804K
Contributions & grants$150K19%
Program service revenue$608K76%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$43K
expenses
Total expenses$921K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$343K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$44K
Investments$100K
Liabilities$72K
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY DOTSON | INTERIM MANAGIN | 40 | $40K |
| LOU TRAPANI MPA | ARTISTIC DIRECT | 40 | $17K |
board members · 15
- ANDREW CRISPELL — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNCHRIS WARREN — BOARD MEMBER
- ARAEA MINNOW — Vice President
- CARL DIESING — President
- DIANA DI GRANDI — BOARD MEMBER
- DOROTHY LUONGO — Secretary
- FELICIA OLSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE FELECE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARYANN MULLEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL FRAZIER — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHAN DOTSON — Treasurer
- PETER RISAFI — BOARD MEMBER
- RYAN DUTCHER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Barefoot Dance Partner — Partners with Barefoot Dance to present modern dance performances suitable for all ages.
- CENTERstage Productions Partner — Collaborates to present performances in the Black Box space, including "Every Brilliant Thing."
- CENTERstage Productions Partner — Produces theatrical works in collaboration with the organization.
- Church Street Nursey School Funder — Sponsor of the Spring 2026 Saturday Morning Family Series.
- David Garrity Partner — Features illusionist David Garrity in family-friendly magic performances.
- Definitely Human Theatre Partner — Hosts performances by Definitely Human Theatre at the venue.
- Dyson Foundation Funder — Provided funding to enhance The CENTER's education program.
- Kids on Stage Partner — Collaborates with Kids on Stage group for theatrical performances including musical versions of classic tales.
- RPAC Partner — RPAC serves as the designated Accountability Panel and governance body responsible for handling complaints and informing board leadership.
- Ryan Dutcher Partner — Collaborates with illusionist Ryan Dutcher on performances, including a fundraiser event.
- Starlight Studio Partner — Collaborates with Starlight Studio for holiday-themed musical shows featuring fairytale characters.
- Stewart’s Shops Funder — Sponsor of the Spring 2026 Saturday Morning Family Series.
- Stewart’s Shops Partner — Supports the Saturday Morning Family Series programming.
- The Barber Shop Funder — Sponsor of the Spring 2026 Saturday Morning Family Series.
- The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck Partner — Community sellers from across the Hudson Valley participate in the yard sale hosted at the organization's location.
- Think Differently Funder — Sponsor of the Spring 2026 Saturday Morning Family Series.
- Up In One Productions Partner — Hosts performances by Up In One Productions at the venue.
- centerforperformingarts.org Network — Official website providing information and contact details for The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
strategies · 4
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.
- Artist-Driven Intimate Storytellingmethodology: artist-centered minimalismBy minimizing technical production and emphasizing performance craft and personal narrative, the organization supports intimate, artist-centered storytelling, because reduced production barriers increase creative autonomy and deepen audience emotional engagement.
- Community-Supported Arts Accessmethodology: community-supported-artsBy engaging community support through membership and local fundraising events, the organization sustains and expands access to performing arts for children and adults, because shared ownership and participation foster long-term engagement and financial resilience.
- Equity-Centered Inclusive Programmingmethodology: equity-centered programmingBy centering programming on amplifying voices from underserved and historically marginalized communities, the organization promotes inclusion and equity in the arts, because representation in performance content and participant access compounds community belonging and cultural relevance.
- Youth Development Through Theater Educationmethodology: youth-theater-educationBy engaging youth in age-appropriate musical theater adaptations and legacy-based scholarship programs, the organization nurtures young artists and sustains intergenerational community connection, because early artistic investment rooted in education and mentorship produces lasting personal and cultural impact.