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STUDIO THEATRE OF LI INC
LINDENHURST, NY · EIN 474938208 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · studiotheatrelongisland.com
revenue
$720K
expenses
$722K
net assets
$-411K
employees
14
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A MUCH NEEDED CULTURAL SUBURBIA. A PLACE WHERE THEATRE PATRONS CAN GO FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING. PROVIDE CLASSES FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULT ACTORS AND PROVIDE SCHOOL THEATRE GROUP CLASSES TO PRODUCE PLAYS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Studio Theatre of Long Island is a nonprofit theater company based in Lindenhurst, NY, producing professional mainstage productions and youth theater programs. It offers performances of classic and contemporary plays, alongside educational theater classes and productions for children and teens. The organization serves local audiences and aspiring young performers through its community-based programming.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Mainstage Productions
Professional theatrical productions for adult and general audiences, including shows such as "Grease," "Murder on the Orient Express," and "Frankenstein," performed seasonally at Manes Studio Theatre.
Youth Theatre Program
Year-round theater education and performance program for children and teenagers, offering classes, summer camps, and fully staged productions to build confidence, skills, and community among young performers.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
    • Conducts theatrical auditions and casting processes
      Conducts in-person and video-based auditions for theatrical productions, providing accessible opportunities for performers to participate in upcoming shows.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Operates a youth theatre program for children and teens
      Runs a long-standing youth theatre program that includes weekly classes, rehearsals, and full-scale productions for young performers entering grades 2–9. The program engages over 500 youth annually and emphasizes artistic development, confidence-building, and authentic self-expression through professional instruction and performance opportunities.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Produces and stages professional theatre productions
      Stages a season of professional theatrical productions, including plays and musicals such as *Grease*, *Murder on the Orient Express*, *Barefoot in the Park*, and *Frankenstein*, with scheduled public performances and technical preparation periods. The organization has produced notable works such as the U.S. premiere of Arthur Miller's *NO VILLAIN*.
  • Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
    • Provides arts education and scholarships to economically disadvantaged youth
      Offers arts education through classes, summer camps, and theatrical productions, with scholarships available for children from economically disadvantaged families to ensure equitable access to programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$720K
Contributions & grants$117K16%
Program service revenue$604K84%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$722K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$99K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$280K
Cash$44K
Investments$0
Liabilities$691K
Net assets$-411K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DAVID DUBIN — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BLANGIFORTI — DIRECTOR
  • RICH GROSSMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Dr. Harvey Manes Partner — Honored through renaming of the theatre to Manes Studio Theatre in recognition of his instrumental contributions to the organization.
  • Ed Asner Partner — Starred in the production of GOD HELP US at Studio Theatre of Long Island.
  • Evan Donnellan Partner — Director involved in casting and accepting audition materials for a theatrical production.
  • Manes Studio Theatre Partner — Collaborates or is associated with Manes Studio Theatre, as indicated by cross-promotion of reviews.
  • Rob Bartlett Partner — Collaborates with actor Rob Bartlett in a leading role as Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express.
  • Tunnel to Towers Partner — Theatre donates to Tunnel to Towers in connection with the production of 'The Guys' to honor 9/11 heroes.
  • Village of Lindenhurst Government — Manages the parking space numbering system and metering on South Wellwood Avenue.
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.

  • Adaptive and Inclusive Programming for Artistic Continuity and Access
    methodology: adaptive-programming
    By combining flexible programming with scholarship-supported access, we sustain engagement across disruptions and economic barriers, because responsiveness to community needs and crises ensures equitable participation in the arts.
  • Arts-Based Youth Development Through Immersive Performance
    methodology: performance-based_youth_theater_education
    By engaging youth in full-scale theatrical productions with professional support, we develop artistic skills and personal growth, because hands-on participation in high-quality performances fosters discipline, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
  • Literary and Historical Narratives as Tools for Audience Engagement and Commemoration
    methodology: literary_adaptation_theatre
    By adapting classic literature and staging historically significant events, we create psychologically and morally resonant theatre that engages audiences, because narrative depth and cultural memory foster meaningful connection and reflection.