named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Kramer/Fauci
Theatrical presentation conceived and directed by Daniel Fish, dramatizing the historic 1993 confrontation between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci
Saigon
International theatrical production by the National Theatre of Strasbourg, directed by Caroline Guiela Nguyen, exploring migration, memory, and belonging across Vietnam and France
The Lab
Experimental program supporting artists working in puppet theater, culminating annually in Labapalooza!, a festival of new works
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Conducting education and community outreach programsRuns education and outreach initiatives designed to connect diverse communities with its artistic programming and facilities, increasing accessibility and engagement with the arts.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operating a multi-space cultural venue in BrooklynOperates a 25,000 square foot cultural facility in Brooklyn Bridge Park with two performance spaces (capacity 300–700), a multi-use Studio space for local artists and community groups, and The Max Family Garden, an open-air public garden accessible during park hours. The venue supports year-round theater, music, festivals, and community events.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Presenting theatrical and musical productions to the publicPresents imaginative theater and music productions from international and American artists, including works by Emma Rice, the National Theatre of Strasbourg, and the Kneehigh Company. Recent and upcoming productions include Tristan & Yseult, Saigon, and KRAMER/FAUCI, with performances often featuring multilingual content and English captioning.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Producing and co-presenting large-scale public art spectaclesCreates and co-presents major public art events, such as the Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi with The Walk Productions, featuring 50 life-size buffalo puppets, live music, poetry, and ceremonies across downtown Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Providing an artistic home for avant-garde and emerging artistsSupports American and international avant-garde artists, emerging creators, and large-scale experimental work through its venue and producing expertise, fostering innovation in theater and performance art.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.40M
Contributions & grants$5.27M71%
Program service revenue$1.77M24%
Investment income$30K0%
Other revenue$335K
expenses
Total expenses$7.56M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$3.51M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.24M
Cash$2.54M
Investments$7.21M
Liabilities$950K
Net assets$27.29M
Liquid reserves15.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN FELDMAN | PRESIDENT/ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $971K |
| ERIK WALLIN | VICE PRESIDENT/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | 40 | $205K |
| LIANNA PORTNOY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $158K |
| JAMES FINDLAY | PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $158K |
| SARAH PETERSON | PRODUCTION MANAGER | 40 | $145K |
| MARILYNN DONINI | DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $144K |
| JOHN MOSELE | TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $120K |
board members · 18
- ALIANA SPUNGEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW FOOTE — TREASURER
- ANTHONY D SCHLESINGER — BOARD MEMBER
- CARINA LIEBEKNECHT — BOARD MEMBER
- CARRIE KRIEFELS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHAD DICKERSON — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID C WALENTAS — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE L MAX — BOARD MEMBER
- DOMINIQUE BRAVO — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUG STEINER — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH B GORMLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- HENRY B GUTMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE LALLOUZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JOLIE CURTSINGER SCHWARTZ — VICE CHAIR
- JOSEPH S STEINBERG — CHAIRMAN
- KAY ELLEN CONSOLVER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERTA GARZA — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN HENDEL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 62
Who they work with
- Albertine Foundation Funder — Supports the production of "Saigon" through the Theatre & New Forms program.
- Alliance for Downtown New York Partner — Provided funding and local support for Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi.
- Almeida Theatre Partner — Presented the production The Hunt in collaboration with St. Ann’s Warehouse.
- BAM Partner — Collaborated with BAM to reunite John Cale and Lou Reed for the commission of Songs for 'Drella.
- BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER Partner — Invited annually to stage performances, including a Bach Cantata in 1985.
- Blake Zidell & Associates Partner — Provides press relations services for St. Ann's Warehouse
- Bloomberg Funder — Lead season sponsor of St. Ann's Warehouse
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner — Located within Brooklyn Bridge Park, indicating a collaborative or hosted relationship with the park authority.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Partner — Provided funding and local support for Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi.
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation Partner — Community partner of St. Ann's Warehouse
- Brooklyn Opera Society Partner — Co-produced the first American puppet opera, The Barber of Seville, in 1983.
- C-SPAN Government — Original producer of the 1993 interview used as source material for KRAMER/FAUCI
- Culture Ireland Funder — Major institutional supporter of St. Ann's Warehouse
- DUMBO Business Improvement District Partner — Provided funding and local support for Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi.
- Daniel Fish Partner — Presented the Tony Award-winning production of Oklahoma! at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
- Donald A. Pels Charitable Trust Funder — Major institutional supporter of St. Ann's Warehouse
- Donmar Warehouse Partner — Presented the all-female Shakespeare Trilogy at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
- Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Partner — Provided funding and local support for Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi.
- Emma Rice Partner — Collaborates with Emma Rice and her company to present Tristan & Yseult
- Failspace Partner — Provides graphic design services for St. Ann's Warehouse
- Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Funder — Major institutional supporter of St. Ann's Warehouse
- Flyleaf Creative Partner — Provides institutional design services for St. Ann's Warehouse
- Flyspace Physical Therapy Partner — Provides physical therapy services for St. Ann's Warehouse
- Glen Hansard Partner — Collaborated with musician Glen Hansard on performances, including at the Lights Up gala.
- Good Chance Theatre Partner — Co-presented the production The Jungle.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Major institutional supporter of St. Ann's Warehouse
- JKW Foundation Funder — Major institutional supporter of St. Ann's Warehouse
- Jerome L. Greene Foundation Fund in The New York Community Trust Funder — Major institutional supporter of St. Ann's Warehouse
- Kneehigh Partner — Presents the original Kneehigh/Emma Rice Company production of Tristan & Yseult
- LD Entertainment Partner — Presented in association with St. Ann's Warehouse for the production of KRAMER/FAUCI
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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-Centered Creative Incubation and Production Supportmethodology: artist_support_and_productionBy providing flexible, reconfigurable performance spaces and tailored producing expertise, we enable artists to realize innovative and experimental visions, because adaptive infrastructure and production support directly expand the scope of possible artistic expression.
- Community Engagement Through Arts Education and Accessmethodology: community_engagement_through_artsBy employing education and outreach programs, we broaden access to cultural facilities and programming, thereby strengthening community ties and inclusion, because participatory arts engagement builds lasting relationships between institutions and diverse publics.
- Cultural and Communal Engagement Through Artistic Experiencemethodology: cultural-communal-engagementBy integrating shared musical performance, storytelling, and multilingual theater, we create inclusive, emotionally resonant experiences that deepen community belonging and intergenerational connection, because collective cultural participation fosters healing and identity affirmation.
- Theatrical Reinterpretation as Emotional and Social Provocationmethodology: contemporary-theatrical-reinterpretationBy reimagining classic and historical narratives through contemporary, low-fi, and immersive aesthetics, we heighten emotional engagement and provoke critical reflection on art, activism, and public health, because irreverent, genre-blending performance disrupts passive viewing and catalyzes dialogue.