named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Flying Cat Music Series
Live music events featuring local and touring artists, hosted at the Phoenicia Playhouse as part of its performance season
Phoenicia Playhouse Performance Season
Annual lineup of theater, music, and film events held at the historic 138-year-old venue in downtown Phoenicia
Youth and Adult Workshops
Educational programs in theater and the arts for children and adults, fostering community engagement and artistic development
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers and interns in theater operationsOffers volunteer opportunities as ushers, concessions vendors, and backstage crew, providing free admission or tickets in exchange. Runs an unpaid teen internship program for youth ages 13–18 to gain hands-on experience in theater production and operations.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting music concerts and performance seriesHosts live music events through recurring series such as the Flying Cat Music series featuring Americana, bluegrass, and folk genres, and the Local Musician Series. Also presents musical performances as part of its anniversary season programming.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Operating and maintaining a historic theater facilityOperates a theater venue at 10 Church St, Phoenicia, NY, and conducts facility improvements including HVAC upgrades, installation of mini-split units, replacement of exterior doors, and box office renovations funded by grants from NYSCA and Ulster County.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Organizing film screenings and festivalsHosts film screening events including the North American premiere of feature films, short film festivals (such as the Phoenicia Short Film Festival), and community movie series, often in collaboration with local organizations. Events include awards ceremonies and Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Presenting multidisciplinary arts festivals and community eventsOrganizes and hosts community arts festivals such as the Phoenicia Festival of the Arts, featuring literary panels, improv, storytelling, poetry, and author performances. Also hosts free public events like the Winter Open House with movies, songs, and refreshments.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing theater and music education workshops for youthOffers educational workshops for children and teens, including theater and music programs for ages 6–12 that result in public performances of original plays and songs. Programs include hands-on set design, prop-making, and songwriting, with a focus on student-created content.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Supporting emerging artists and new works developmentProvides space and support for live performance and film creators to develop and present original projects. Hosts a New Works Reading Series and collaborates with playwrights, directors, musicians, and teaching artists to foster creative development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Producing and staging theatrical performancesProduces and stages live theatrical productions such as "Grease," "Addams Family," and "Young Frankenstein," including multi-weekend runs with scheduled evening and matinee performances. Also produces virtual performances, such as Zoom-based stagings of "It’s a Wonderful Life!" and "The Importance of Being Earnest."
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$90K51%
Program service revenue$85K48%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$168K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$393K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$365K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Allen Vella — Director
- Brooke Harrison — Director
- David Congdon — Director
- Faye Storms — Director
- George Muller — Director
- Linda Yassky — Director
- Mike Cioffi — Director
- Rebecca Brown Adelman — Director
- Roman Pietrs — Director
- Sarah Murin — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- A-Team Comfort Systems Partner — Installed new heating and air conditioning systems in the historic theater.
- ARTS MID-HUDSON Government — Administers the Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund, which supports the Playhouse’s programming.
- Belleayre Conservatory Partner — Faye Storms is a board member of both organizations, indicating a potential collaborative relationship through shared leadership.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County Partner — Provided a letter of support for the Playhouse’s capital improvement grant application.
- County of Ulster Funder — Provides funding through the Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund to support the creation of a Theatre Tech position in 2026.
- Emerson Resort & Spa Partner — Sponsor of the Phoenicia Playhouse's 50th Anniversary Season.
- Music Theatre International Network — Produces performances through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), which supplies authorized performance materials.
- NYSCA Funder — Provided a grant to fund the installation of new heating and air conditioning systems at the theater.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided $86,000 in 2025 and $25,000 in 2024 for capital improvements to the theater building.
- Phoenicia Diner Partner — Sponsor of the Phoenicia Playhouse's 50th Anniversary Season.
- Phoenicia Festival of the Arts Partner — Collaborating festival in presenting film screening events.
- Phoenicia Festival of the Arts Partner — Collaborating to host two film screening events in August as part of the theater's programming.
- Phoenicia Library Partner — Collaborated on hosting a reception, screening, and Q&A with Philippe Petit for "Man on Wire" in November 2017.
- Phoenicia Playhouse Partner — Hosts youth workshops and performances at its venue in Phoenicia, NY.
- Phoenicia Playhouse Partner — Shandaken Theatrical Society Inc operates the Phoenicia Playhouse as a venue for artists and technicians.
- Phoenicia United Methodist Church Partner — Previously hosted the Flying Cat Music concert series.
- Shandaken Conservation Advisory Council Partner — Collaborated on the screening of the documentary "Just Eat It - A Food Waste Story" as part of a community movie series.
- Shandaken Theatrical Society Partner — Faye Storms serves as a board member, indicating an organizational relationship between Phoenicia Playhouse leadership and Shandaken Theatrical Society.
- Shandaken Theatrical Society Inc Network — Phoenicia Playhouse is operated by Shandaken Theatrical Society Inc as its presenting theater organization.
- Shandaken Town Supervisor - Brooke Harrison Government — Provided a letter of support for the Playhouse’s capital improvement grant application.
- Town of Shandaken's Conservation Advisory Committee Government — Provided a letter of support for the Playhouse’s capital improvement grant application.
- Varga Gallery Partner — Collaborating organization in presenting film screening events.
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.
- Community-Centered Theater Modelmethodology: community-centered-theaterBy centering community engagement and local participation in theatrical programming, the organization strengthens social and cultural ties among residents and travelers, because shared artistic experiences foster inclusive belonging and regional identity.
- Local Artist Incubation through Space and Collaborationmethodology: artist_support_through_space_and_collaborationBy providing performance space and assessing alignment with creators’ needs, the organization supports regional artists and strengthens the local arts ecosystem, because access to infrastructure and collaborative curation enables artistic sustainability and community integration.
- Student-Centered Creative Workshop Modelmethodology: student-centered-creationBy building theater workshops from children's original ideas and collaborative creation, the organization fosters engagement and ownership in youth, because student-driven content increases relevance, motivation, and learning in performing arts education.