named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Resources for Queer and Trans Theatre Artists
Curated collection of tools and educational materials on writing, intimacy choreography, representation, and social justice for queer and trans people in musical theatre
Trans Lab
NYC-based fellowship supporting trans and gender nonconforming theatre artists in developing original plays; led by Key member Kit Yan
Trans Voices Cabaret
Showcases transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming musical theatre performers in New York City
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 2 activities
- Curates and maintains a professional directory of queer and gender-diverse musical theatre artistsOperates a searchable directory of queer women, transgender, and gender non-conforming musical theatre artists to support inclusive hiring in the industry. The directory serves as a resource for producers, casting directors, and theatremakers.
- Offers membership and community-building for queer and gender-diverse theatre artistsProvides a membership application and supports a network of over 1,000 queer women, transgender, and gender non-conforming musical theatre artists across 40 U.S. cities, Toronto, and London.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 2 activities
- Hosts annual gala events for queer artistsHosts an annual in-person and virtual gala event featuring performances and testimonials from queer artists; the 2024 event was held in New York City on January 29 and streamed online for nationwide participation.
- Produces and hosts the Queering the Canon concert seriesCreates and produces Queering the Canon: A Concert Series, the organization's signature program, hosted at Joe's Pub in New York City.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Develops and shares educational resources for queer and trans inclusion in theatreCurates and distributes educational materials, including a custom writing prep sheet developed by Kit Yan and Melissa Li, to support learning and equity in the musical theatre community.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Provides access to vetted gender consultants for theatre projectsOffers a directory of gender consultants for engagement by producers, casting directors, and theatremakers, with consultants vetted by the Consultancy Director to ensure readiness and expertise.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$12K54%
Program service revenue$11K46%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2K
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANDREA PRESTINARIO — DirectorPresident
- ERIC PARKER — DirectorTreasurer
- MARIE INCONTRERA — DirectorSecretary
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Partner — Partner organization supporting Black trans femme artists, whose work is highlighted in Ring of Keys' resource list.
- Broadway Unlocked Partner — Collaborates with Broadway Unlocked, a platform amplifying underrepresented voices in musical theatre.
- FORGE NYC Partner — Collaborates with FORGE NYC, an organization supporting transgender and gender non-conforming artists.
- Joe's Pub Partner — Hosted Ring of Keys' inaugural gala event in New York.
- Joe's Pub Partner — Hosts Ring of Keys' signature concert series, Queering the Canon.
- Josephine Kearns Partner — Consultancy Director who vets consultants for the Ring of Keys Consultancy Directory
- Kit Yan Partner — Collaborates with Ring of Keys to develop and share a custom writing prep sheet.
- Maestra Music Partner — Collaborates with Maestra Music, an organization for women and gender-expansive music theatre professionals.
- Meet Cute LA Partner — Partners with Meet Cute LA, a queer-focused arts and performance collective.
- Melissa Li Partner — Collaborates with Ring of Keys to develop and share a custom writing prep sheet.
- National Queer Theater Partner — Partners with National Queer Theater to support queer theatrical expression.
- QueerMusicals.com Partner — Partner resource providing an A-Z list of queer musicals, included in Ring of Keys' curated list.
- The Parity Database Partner — Partner organization focused on advancing women, trans, and gender-expansive theatre artists in New York.
- Theatre of the Oppressed NYC Partner — Partner organization whose resource, The Wildcard Workbook, is shared through Ring of Keys for facilitators of forum theatre.
- our news page Partner — Informational link within the organization's website
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 Knowledge and Educationmethodology: community-centered educationBy curating educational resources that center queer and trans identities in musical theatre, we support professional development and community resilience, because identity-specific learning fosters belonging and empowers artists through shared knowledge.
- Queering the Canon to Center LGBTQ+ Voicesmethodology: queering the_canonBy reinterpreting mainstream musical theatre works through a queer lens in concert programming and productions, we increase representation and public engagement with LGBTQ+ stories, because reclaiming dominant narratives validates marginalized identities and challenges industry norms.
- Visibility Through Curated Directorymethodology: visibility-through-curated-directoryBy creating and maintaining a searchable, curated directory of queer women, trans, and gender non-conforming musical theatre artists, we increase their visibility and access to hiring opportunities, because centralized and categorized access reduces industry barriers and connects underrepresented talent with decision-makers.