named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
As You Like It
Full-scale Shakespeare production performed at historic Hudson Valley locations, part of M&M's ongoing series of classic plays.
Resident Theater Company at Lyndhurst Mansion
Ongoing program producing classic and contemporary plays in the Grand Picture Gallery of Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY.
Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
Adapted stage production of Arthur Conan Doyle's story, part of a series of Sherlock Holmes adventures presented at historic mansions in the Hudson Valley.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 3 activities
- Co-producing theatrical performances with partner companiesCo-produces theatrical works with other theater groups, such as the 2025 outdoor production of 'As You Like It' developed in collaboration with Red Monkey Theater Group.
- Developing new theatrical works and adaptationsDevelops new works and original adaptations, including full-length stage productions of Sherlock Holmes stories and reimagined versions of classic plays, often tailored for historic or site-specific settings such as Lyndhurst Mansion and other heritage venues.
- Producing and staging live theater performancesProduces and stages live theatrical performances, including classic and contemporary plays, Shakespearean works, and new adaptations, in intimate and site-specific venues across the Hudson Valley, Westchester County, and Connecticut. The company has produced over 200 performances at more than 75 venues since its founding, with a focus on regional and Off-Off Broadway productions.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Presenting site-specific and outdoor theater experiencesStages site-specific and open-air theatrical productions in historic locations, including the Palm Court at Lyndhurst Mansion beneath a 19th-century gothic greenhouse, with audience movement integrated into performances and picnicking experiences offered for ticket holders. Examples include outdoor Shakespeare productions and immersive Sherlock Holmes performances that move through multiple rooms of a mansion.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue$58K96%
Investment income——
Other revenue$161
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +63.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Emily Schwartz — Board Member
- Nancy Weiss — Board Member
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Algonquin Theatre Partner — Staged Off-Off Broadway production of "National Pastime".
- Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Partner — Venue for joint productions with Red Monkey Theater Group, including Sherlock Holmes adaptations.
- Cahill Theater, CMSV Partner — Staged regional production of "Hamlet" featuring Polonius.
- Carriage House Theatre Partner — Presented regional theater productions including "Barrymore" and "Travels With My Aunt".
- Cider Mill Playhouse Partner — Produced regional performance of "The Complete History of America (abridged)".
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Partners with M&M Performing Arts Company, Inc. in commemorating the life and work of Noël Coward.
- Cotton Hall Theater Partner — Staged regional production of "A Southern Christmas Carol".
- FringeNYC Partner — Staged Off-Off Broadway productions including "Dream Lovers" and "Back to the Garden".
- Geordanes Neighborhood Market Partner — Partnered to offer pre-ordered dinner options for theatergoers attending the outdoor performances at Lyndhurst.
- Lyndhurst Partner — Coordinated ticketing and venue operations for the production of "An Ideal Husband" at Lyndhurst Mansion.
- Lyndhurst Partner — Hosted performances at its Palm Court venue, provided grounds access, restrooms, and weather-related cancellation notifications.
- Lyndhurst Partner — Hosted performances at the Lyndhurst estate, providing venue space and visitor information through Lyndhurst.org.
- Lyndhurst Mansion Network — Resident Theater Company at Lyndhurst Mansion, a National Trust for Historic Preservation site.
- Lyndhurst Mansion Partner — Co-presented the theatrical production "Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas Carol" at the Grand Picture Gallery of Lyndhurst Mansion.
- Lyndhurst Mansion Partner — Co-presents theatrical performances at the Lyndhurst Mansion site.
- Lyndhurst Mansion Partner — Collaborated on regional theater productions including "The 39 Steps" and "The Mousetrap".
- Lyndhurst Mansion Partner — Hosts M&M Performing Arts Company as the resident theater company.
- Lyndhurst Mansion Partner — Hosts performances in the Grand Picture Gallery and manages ticketing and box office operations for the production.
- Lyndhurst Mansion Partner — Performance venue for the production of "Travels with My Aunt."
- Lyndhurst, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner — Hosted performances at Lyndhurst's Palm Court and coordinated ticketing and venue logistics with the site's management.
- Lyndhurst.org Partner — Partner website where tickets for M&M Performing Arts Company productions go on sale.
- Main Street Theatre Partner — Produced regional performance of "Six Degrees of Separation".
- Manhattan Repertory Theater Partner — Produced Off-Off Broadway performance of "Much Ado About Nothing".
- MySherry & more Inc Partner — Provided advance wine sales for theatergoers, coordinated through Geordane’s for pickup before performances.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Government — Lyndhurst, where performances are held, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Government — Lyndhurst, where the performances are held, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Network — Lyndhurst Mansion, venue for the production, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, indicating organizational affiliation.
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Network — Lyndhurst Mansion, where performances are held, is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- New York Combat for Stage and Screen Partner — Provides fight direction and choreography services for stage productions.
- Noël Coward Foundation Partner — Collaborates in celebrating Noël Coward's work, including participation in the #Coward125 campaign.
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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.
- Communal Pre-Show Rituals for Audience Engagementmethodology: audience-experience-enhancement-through-communal-ritualBy integrating picnicking into the theater experience through early access to designated areas, the organization fosters a sense of community and ritual, because shared social experiences before a performance enhance emotional investment and overall satisfaction.
- Contemporary Cultural Reinterpretationmethodology: contemporary_reinterpretationBy reimagining classic plays—especially Shakespeare—within modern or historically distinct cultural contexts (e.g., the 1960s or Golden Age Hollywood), the organization increases accessibility and relevance to contemporary audiences, because familiar cultural frameworks make timeless themes more relatable and engaging.
- Minimalist Narrative Focusmethodology: minimalist_theaterBy using minimalist staging with no costume, makeup, or scenery changes in solo performances, the organization directs audience attention entirely to the narrative and actor’s performance, because stripping away production elements intensifies emotional and intellectual engagement with the story.
- Site-Specific Immersive Theatermethodology: site-specific_theaterBy staging performances in historic mansions and moving audiences through architecturally distinctive spaces, the organization creates immersive, emotionally resonant experiences that deepen engagement with classic works, because physical environment enhances narrative authenticity and audience connection.