named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Master Dance Classes
Special workshops led by Broadway professionals, including choreography training and Q&A sessions.
Pied Piper Actors' Society
Select group of teens who take on leadership roles, mentor younger participants, design costumes and lighting, and represent the theater at community events.
School Year Program (Ages 12-18)
Rehearsals three times weekly for 8–12 weeks leading to fall plays and spring musicals such as Shrek: The Musical and Into the Woods.
School Year Program (Ages 6-13)
Rehearsals twice weekly for six weeks leading to full-scale productions in December and May; includes shows like Stone Soup and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 3 activities
- Offers special theater workshops and intensive programs for teensHosts limited-run programs such as the pay-what-you-can Summer Theater Intensive and master classes, including a dance workshop led by professional choreographer Lori Eure featuring material from "Cabaret," to expand access and training opportunities for local teens.
- Operates a children's theater program in Northern ManhattanProvides a creative and social outlet for children and teens through live theater experiences, having produced over 100 theatrical productions since inception and engaged more than 2,000 children from the local community. The organization reaches approximately 2,500 people each season, including participants, families, and audience members.
- Provides youth leadership and theater mentorship through the Actors' SocietyOperates the Pied Piper Actors' Society, a teen-led leadership program that engages selected youth in producing three theatrical performances annually, leading costume and lighting design, mentoring younger students, and representing the organization at community events such as the Little Red Lighthouse Festival and open mic nights.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Produces four annual theatrical productions for children and teensStages four fully produced theatrical performances each year, including two productions for children ages 6–13 (performed in December and May/June) and two for teens ages 12–18 (a fall play and a spring musical), with rehearsals spanning six to twelve weeks. These productions have included works such as "Barnum," "Our Town," "Charlotte’s Web," and "Jazzy Fairy Tales."
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$30K25%
Program service revenue$49K41%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$51K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY FIASCHETTI | ADMINISTRATOR | 20 | $24K |
| LESLY DE GROOT | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 20 | $22K |
board members · 6
- CESARIO TIRADO-ORTIZ — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTIAN GAUL — BOARD MEMBER
- COLLEEN HAWKS-PIERCE — BOARD MEMBER
- NINA GERSHONOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- OMAR CAMPS-KAMRIN — BOARD MEMBER
- YAJAIRA HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Amy Milstein Partner — Photographer for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 productions.
- Broadway for Arts Education Partner — Collaborated to offer a pay-what-you-can Summer Theater Intensive for local teens in August 2025.
- Giovanni Villari Partner — Director of the Spring 2025 musical "Curtains."
- Holy Trinity Church Partner — Hosted Pied Piper Children's Theatre of NYC Inc. as a resident program in Inwood, Upper Manhattan for 20 years prior to 2019.
- Holy Trinity Church Inwood Network — Hosted and sponsored the organization as a non-sectarian ministry for its first 20 years.
- Jazz WaHi Partner — Collaborates with Jazz WaHi for live musical performances in children's shows, including original jazz compositions.
- Joe Burby Partner — Director of the Spring 2025 production "Potato Bug Ranch."
- Leslie Kincaid Burby Partner — Director of the Fall 2024 production "You Can't Take It With You."
- Little Red Lighthouse Festival Partner — Pied Piper Actors' Society volunteers represent the organization at this public event.
- Nancy Marchetta Fiaschetti Partner — Photographer for the December 2024 production "The Three."
- Pattie McNab Partner — Photographer for the Spring 2025 production "Potato Bug Ranch."
- Pied Piper Theatre Actors' Society Partner — Teen-led board that connects the theater with the community through events, volunteer projects, and outreach.
- Sarajean Santoro Partner — Writer and director of the December 2024 production "The Three."
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.
- Arts-Based Youth Development Through Theatermethodology: arts_based_youth_developmentBy engaging youth in full-scale theatrical production, the organization fosters collaboration, cultural respect, and creative engagement because structured artistic participation builds interpersonal skills and personal growth.
- Creative Storytelling and Original Productionmethodology: creative_storytellingBy producing original works, jazz-infused adaptations, and imaginative reinterpretations of classics, the organization engages children more deeply because novel and culturally resonant storytelling captures attention and fosters emotional connection.
- Equitable Access Through Financial Inclusionmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy offering tuition assistance and scholarships, the organization ensures access to theater programs for youth from all economic backgrounds because removing financial barriers enables broader participation and diversity in arts education.
- Peer and Alumni Mentorship Modelmethodology: peer_mentorship_modelBy involving alumni and older youth as teaching artists and peer mentors, the organization creates cycles of intergenerational leadership and sustained engagement because near-peer relationships strengthen role modeling and deepen program impact.