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PREMIERA INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134096976 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE A60 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · premieresnyc.org
revenue
$41K
expenses
$61K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PREMIERES' mission is to support the development and promotion of new music theater works in New York City by exceptional playwrights, lyricists and composers whose creative visions move the art form forward and enrich the lexicon of the American Musical Theater. We present staged readings of works in development as well as create new partnerships through commissions, development and full productions in our 'Inner Voices' initiative.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit theater company based in New York City dedicated to developing and producing new musical theater works. Supports playwrights, composers, and lyricists by staging readings and full productions of original works, particularly through its "Inner Voices" initiative. Focuses on advancing the American musical theater canon through commissioning, development, and performance of innovative new works.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Inner Voices
Commissioning and production initiative presenting solo musicals and sung-through monologues by emerging and established theater artists; produced six editions between 2008 and 2018
Staged Readings
Presents staged readings of new musical theater works, including Richard Rodgers Award winners and original commissions
Workshop Productions
Develops new musicals through workshops, such as the 2011 workshop of "Buddy's Tavern" and the 2017 workshop of "Rapture"
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 2 activities
    • Commissioning and producing new musical theatre works
      Commissions, develops, and produces original musical theatre works through its PREMIERES NYC program, including full productions and staged readings presented at venues such as Lincoln Center, the Zipper Theater, 59 East 59th Street Theater, and TBG Theatre.
    • Producing the Inner Voices series of solo musicals
      Produced six editions of the Inner Voices series between 2008 and 2018, featuring commissioned sung-through monologues and solo musicals, presented at venues including the Zipper Theater, 59 East 59th Street Theater, and TBG Theatre.
  • Music Licensing Rights Management 1 activity
    • Maintaining and licensing a catalog of original musicals
      Manages an extensive catalog of original musicals developed through its programs, making them available for licensing and future productions.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$41K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$519
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -23.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • BONNIE KRAMM — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAROLYN WEBER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DUANA WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANCESCA JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOYCE CASTLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIE GILBERT HOLOF — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN BELUSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATE HANCOCK — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARJORIE SEIDES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY BETH PEIL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY J DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHELE LOWE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT BENNETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • SALLY SPEER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN ELLIOT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Lincoln Center on Film and Tape Partner — Archived all six Inner Voices productions for public viewing.
  • Lincoln Center on Film and Tape Partner — Partnered to preserve and archive 'Inner Voices' productions
  • Primary Stages Partner — Presented the 2010 Inner Voices production in association with PREMIERES NYC
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Development Incubation for Stalled Musicals
    methodology: development_incubation
    By identifying promising musicals that have stalled in development and providing targeted artistic and commercial support, we re-activate their path to production because sustained creative momentum increases the likelihood of successful staging.
  • New Work Development through Artist Commissions
    methodology: new_work_development
    By commissioning and developing original musical works from both emerging and recognized artists, we advance the field of musical theatre because structured support nurtures innovation and artistic risk-taking.
  • Solo Musical Storytelling via Dedicated Performance Series
    methodology: solo_musical_platform
    By producing solo musicals through the Inner Voices series, we enable intimate, artist-driven narratives in musical theatre because a focused platform empowers underrepresented voices and experimental forms.