named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Jonathan Foster Memorial Theater Arts Award
Scholarship program awarding $500 to a graduating senior pursuing theater arts education
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Interactive murder mystery performance held at The Mansion of Saratoga, combining dinner and theater
Youth Musical Theater Conservatory
Program offering theater training and performance opportunities for children and young people
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards scholarship for theater arts educationProvides a $500 annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is pursuing further education in theater arts.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Hosts performances at multiple community venuesStages theatrical productions at established local venues including the Anthony “Skip” Scirocco Music Hall in Saratoga Springs City Hall, The Mansion of Saratoga, and other spaces such as Wilton Mall (for rehearsals and auditions) and Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Manages volunteer engagement in theater production rolesOperates a comprehensive volunteer program that engages approximately two hundred community members annually in various aspects of theater production, including auditions, stage management, box office operations, marketing, set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and technical execution. Specific volunteer roles include Assistant Stage Managers, Costume Assistants, Lighting Assistants, Light Operators, Sound Board Operators, Props Assistants, Scenic Assistants, Running Crew, Dressers, Prompters, and Audition Greeters.
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Produces community-based theatrical productionsCreates and stages live theater performances, including dramas, musicals, and original works by local playwrights, through an all-volunteer company. Productions include titles such as "Clue: On Stage," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "A Year with Frog and Toad," and murder mystery dinner theaters, presented at venues like Saratoga Music Hall, The Dee Sarno Theater, and Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Provides acting classes and theater education programsOffers in-person acting instruction for adults and children, including courses in introductory acting, musical theater, audition preparation, scene study, and improvisation. Classes are typically limited to 12 students and have been held at locations such as Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants$72K42%
Program service revenue$97K57%
Investment income$5140%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$73K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -41.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- DIANNE O'NEILL — DIRECTOR
- GENIA MEINHOLD — SECRETARY
- JACK NORTON — DIRECTOR
- KARLA BUETTNER — PRESIDENT
- LINDA BERTRAND — DIRECTOR
- MAURA PICKETT — TREASURER
- NANCY K MONTAGNINO — VICE PRESIDENT
- RICK WISSLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- Allerdice Building Supply, Inc Partner — Golden Footlights sponsor
- Byrne Orthodontics Partner — Sponsor
- Caffé Lena Partner — Hosted initial productions of Home Made Theater.
- Carl Gibson Partner — Board member and Facilities & Technical lead
- Conboy & Mannion Contracting, Inc. Partner — Stage Manager-level sponsor
- Courtyard by Marriott – Saratoga Springs Partner — Youth Musical Theater Conservatory sponsor
- Cudney’s Launderers & Dry Cleaners Partner — Drinks & a Show sponsor, providing hot beverage cups
- DeLucia’s Grocery & Deli Partner — Stage Manager-level sponsor
- Emily Bryan Partner — Member of the Board of Directors, Volunteer Coordinator, and Marketing team member
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share audition notices and engage with the community.
- Fage USA Dairy Industry, Inc. Partner — Sponsor
- Feigenbaum Cleaners Partner — Footlights sponsor
- Granite & Marble Works, Inc. Partner — Patron-level sponsor
- Hampton Inn and Suites Partner — Footlights sponsor
- Impressions of Saratoga Partner — Footlights sponsor
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share audition notices and engage with the community.
- Integravite Sleep Center Partner — Golden Footlights sponsor
- Interactive Media Consulting, LLC Partner — Producer-level sponsor
- Jaeger & Flynn Assoc., Inc. Partner — Golden Footlights sponsor
- Kelly Barrett Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Kevin Connolly Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Libby Brennesholtz Partner — Executive Vice President, Board member, and Costume Coordinator
- Linda Bertrand Partner — President and member of the Board of Directors
- Longfellows Partner — Golden Footlights sponsor, co-sponsored with Olde Bryan Inn
- Luther Forest Wealth Advisors, LLC Partner — Golden Footlights sponsor
- Maura Pickett Partner — Vice President of Finances, Treasurer, Board member, and Properties Coordinator
- Olde Bryan Inn Partner — Golden Footlights sponsor, co-sponsored with Longfellows
- Paul Angelo Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Saratoga Arts Partner — Current venue host for performances at The Dee Sarno Theater.
- Saratoga Candy Co. Partner — Footlights sponsor
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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.
- All-Volunteer Operational Modelmethodology: volunteer_driven_modelBy relying on an all-volunteer workforce across governance, production, and creative roles, the organization sustains operations with low overhead because community investment is motivated by personal fulfillment, shared purpose, and fun, enabling resilience despite financial constraints.
- Community-Engaged Theater Productionmethodology: community_engaged_theaterBy involving community members as creators, performers, and production staff in theatrical works, the organization fosters deep, lasting connections to the arts because participatory ownership increases engagement and personal investment.
- Inclusive Participation Modelmethodology: inclusive_participationBy offering open casting and performance opportunities regardless of experience, identity, or background, the organization expands access to the arts because removing barriers enables broader community representation and empowers underrepresented voices.
- Theater as Experiential Educationmethodology: experiential_arts_educationBy using hands-on participation in theater production, the organization advances artistic skill and education for emerging artists because learning through practice builds competence and confidence more effectively than passive instruction.