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THE 24 HOUR COMPANY
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 043587685 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · 24hourplays.com
revenue
$449K
expenses
$432K
net assets
$-16K
employees
4
volunteers
100
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER CREATIVE COMMUNITIES TO PRODUCE PLAYS AND MUSICALS THAT ARE WRITTEN, REHEARSED AND PERFORMED IN 24 HOURS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The 24 Hour Company produces live theater events in which plays and musicals are written, rehearsed, and performed within a single day. The organization brings together artists from diverse backgrounds to create new works that respond immediately to current events and social themes. It operates in cities across the United States and internationally, fostering creative communities through time-constrained performance projects.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Broadway
Annual event in New York City where playwrights, directors, and actors from the Broadway community create and perform new short plays within 24 hours
Charity Galas
Customizable 24-hour play events designed to raise funds for nonprofit causes and engage donors
Los Angeles
West Coast version of the 24 Hour Plays, engaging theater and entertainment professionals in Los Angeles
Musicals
Program focused on creating original musicals written, composed, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours
Nationals
National expansion of the 24 Hour Plays model, bringing together artists from across the U.S. for intensive creative events
Produce Your Own
Support program enabling professional theaters, schools, and community groups to stage their own 24-hour theater events
Schools & Community Theaters
Program adapting the 24 Hour Plays model for educational institutions and local theater groups
Viral Monologues
Digital initiative producing short, shareable monologues created rapidly in response to current events
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • New Play Development Programs 1 activity
    • Produces and performs original plays and musicals within 24-hour timeframes
      Creates and stages original theatrical works through time-constrained events in which artists write, rehearse, and perform full productions within 24 hours, with events held in cities such as New York and Los Angeles.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Provides professional development intensives for early-career theater professionals
      Offers free training programs designed to build community and support career growth among emerging theater artists through intensive workshops and skill-building activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$449K
Contributions & grants$282K63%
Program service revenue$160K36%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$432K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$190K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$124K
Net assets$-16K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK ARMSTRONG ARTISTIC DIR 40 $59K
board members · 8
  • BETH WISHNIE — TRUSTEE
  • CHRISTOPHER OSCAR PENA — TRUSTEE
  • CHRISTY GRESSMAN — TRUSTEE
  • JULIE MERCER — SECRETARY
  • LINDSAY BOWEN — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL SCHLOSS — TRUSTEE
  • SEKKA SCHER — TRUSTEE
  • SHARI SOOFIAN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Feinstein's Marquis Theater Partner — Hosts The 24 Hour Plays events in New York City
  • The Geffen Playhouse Partner — Hosts The 24 Hour Plays events in Los Angeles
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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