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BROOKLYN ACTING LAB INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 275247988 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · brooklynactinglab.org
revenue
$925K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$-178K
employees
6
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

Brooklyn Acting Lab, Inc. (the Organization) was incorporated in February 2011 under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York. Brooklyn Acting Labs mission is to create innovative theatrical works that reflect our diverse global community and to nurture talent by providing comprehensive arts training for children and adults. Brooklyn Acting Lab partners with schools and community-based organizations to provide arts-in-education programming, performances, and events, collaborating across the performing arts in order to exchange work and ideas with artists nationally and internationally.

profile · synthesized from sources

Theater and performing arts organization serving children and teens in Brooklyn, New York. Offers after-school classes, summer programs, private coaching, and school partnerships focused on building confidence, creativity, and community through theater. Provides arts-in-education programming in collaboration with public and independent schools across the borough.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

PLAY in a Day
Single-day theater program during school breaks to keep children creatively engaged
Private Coaching
One-on-one and small group acting and vocal coaching for children and teens, including audition preparation
School Partnerships
Arts-in-education programs including after-school classes, in-school residencies, musical productions, and talent shows for Pre-K-12 students
Summer Programs
Summer theater intensives, mini-musicals, and Young PLAYers programs for rising K-11 students, culminating in performances
Youth Classes
After-school theater classes in musical theater, improv, and acting for Pre-K through 8th grade students at three Park Slope locations
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Youth Theater Arts Education 7 activities
    • Adult theater classes and workshops
      Offers acting classes, drama intensives, and theater workshops for adults covering improv, comedy, and classic training methods.
    • PLAY in a Day and school break theater programs
      Runs one-day, themed theater camps during school holidays offering full-day creative programming in storytelling, theater games, music, and movement. Includes outdoor activities at Prospect Park when weather permits, and requires advance registration and payment.
    • Private coaching and audition preparation
      Provides individualized private coaching in acting, vocal performance, and audition preparation for children and teens. Includes monologue development and performance technique training, with over ten years of experience supporting students in audition processes.
    • Student performances and theatrical productions
      Produces annual fully staged theater productions with young performers each season since 2016, culminating in performances at the Mark O’Donnell Theater. Also hosts weekly student performances and supports school-based talent shows.
    • Summer theater programs for children and teens
      Provides immersive summer theater experiences including week-long intensives, Mini-Musicals, and a three-week Teen Summer Musical program for rising grades 4–11. Programs integrate acting, singing, movement, and ensemble storytelling, culminating in final performances.
    • Workshops, masterclasses, and special events
      Hosts focused workshops, masterclasses, and short-session programs for young artists covering improvisation, musical theater, monologue development, and guest artist-led events. Includes both recurring and one-time skill-building opportunities.
    • Youth theater classes and training programs
      Offers ongoing classes in musical theater, improv, and acting for youth from Pre-K through 8th grade, designed to build creativity, confidence, and performance skills. Programs are delivered through multiple locations in Brooklyn and include after-school, school-year, and school partnership formats.
  • Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
    • Custom theater birthday parties
      Hosts themed, screen-free birthday parties for children featuring storytelling, imaginative games, music, and creative adventures tailored to the child's interests and age group.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Financial assistance for program access
      Provides financial assistance to families to support equitable access to theater programs for young artists.
  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • School partnerships and in-school theater programs
      Delivers arts education through partnerships with over 25 public and independent schools, offering theater residencies, annual talent shows, and community performances. Programs are designed to build student confidence, creativity, and community.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$925K
Contributions & grants$3K0%
Program service revenue$922K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$380
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$493K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$566K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$744K
Net assets$-178K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Murat Ozcan Treasurer 55 $191K
Kristen Lynch Secretary & CEO 55 $153K
board members · 1
  • Sunary Rintharamy — Board Chair
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • BUGS Partner — School or community organization partner for theater programs
  • Berkeley Carroll Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • Brooklyn Acting Lab Network — Named as the organization itself; leadership and team structure described.
  • Community-based organizations Partner — Collaborate with Brooklyn Acting Lab to deliver arts-in-education programming, performances, and events.
  • Jumbula Partner — Platform used for secure registration and enrollment in Brooklyn Acting Lab programs.
  • Jumbula Partner — Platform used for secure registration and enrollment in programs.
  • Jumbula Partner — Platform used for secure registration and enrollment in summer programs.
  • PS 10 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 10 Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • PS 107 Partner — Brooklyn Acting Lab's Executive Director leads the school's Talent Show residency program.
  • PS 107 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 107 Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • PS 130 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 282 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 285 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 29 Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • PS 312 Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • PS 321 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 39 Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • PS 58 Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • PS 9 Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • Poly Prep Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • Public and independent schools in Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates with over 25 public and independent schools to deliver theater programs.
  • School Partnerships Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver arts education programs that build confidence, creativity, and community.
  • Schools Partner — Partner with Brooklyn Acting Lab to provide arts-in-education programming, performances, and events.
  • Shelter Island History Museum Partner — Brooklyn Acting Lab's Executive Director directs the museum's children's theater program.
  • St. Saviour Partner — Partner school from which Brooklyn Acting Lab provides student pickup for after-school classes.
  • The Brooklyn New School Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • The Brooklyn Waldorf School Partner — School partner for theater programs
  • The Urban Assembly for Collaborative Healthcare Partner — School partner for theater programs
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.

  • Inclusive, Student-Centered Arts Access
    methodology: inclusive-youth-theater
    By providing a low-barrier, inclusive, and student-centered environment that meets youth at their developmental level, the organization fosters belonging and engagement because accessibility and personalization increase participation, confidence, and creative expression across diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
  • Integrated Arts and Social-Emotional Learning
    methodology: integrated_arts_education
    By integrating theater with social-emotional development and academic domains, the organization enhances holistic youth development because combining artistic training with identity exploration, empathy, and collaboration strengthens both personal growth and educational engagement.
  • Theater-Based Youth Development
    methodology: theater-for-youth-development
    By engaging youth in theater, musical theater, improv, and play-centered activities, the organization cultivates creativity, self-confidence, social connection, and emotional development because participatory arts create safe spaces for creative risk-taking, identity exploration, and collaborative learning.