named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
A Christmas Carol: Live Radio Play
Immersive audio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, performed live with rich soundscapes and holiday-inspired music, also available on podcast platforms.
Frankenstein: A Radio Play
Immersive audio adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, featuring full cast performances, live foley, and atmospheric music, distributed through podcast platforms.
Stage Combat Workshop - Boxing + Unarmed (Women Only)
Two-hour workshop in Central Park for femme-presenting individuals focusing on biomechanics of punching and reacting, led by company member Helena Mueller.
Wars of the Roses
Episodic audio drama adapting Shakespeare’s Henry VI Parts I–III and Richard III, featuring non-traditional casting and cinematic sound design.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Accessibility initiatives in theater programmingImplements accessibility measures across performances, including ASL interpreters, sensory-informed productions, transcripts for audio works, and ADA-compliant performance spaces to ensure inclusive access to theater.
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Community engagement through theater workshops and local performancesOrganizes regular workshops and community events to engage the public in theater, including a stage combat workshop for femme-presenting individuals, and presents live performances in neighborhoods across New York City in collaboration with local businesses.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Production of classical and contemporary theater adaptationsProduces stage and audio adaptations of classical works, including Shakespeare and Dickens, with modern and accessible interpretations. Recent productions include "Hamlet" at Theatre Row, "Romeo and Juliet" at Abrons Arts Center, and audio dramas of "Frankenstein" and "A Christmas Carol."
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$40K79%
Program service revenue$11K22%
Investment income$730%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Helena Mueller — Executive Director
- Lauren Zyblski — Artistic Director
- Madison Albregts — Marketing Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- 501c3 Government — Recognized as a 501c3 non-profit organization, indicating federal tax-exempt status.
- Abrons Arts Center Partner — Presented the company's debut production of "Romeo and Juliet".
- Actors' Equity Association Government — Union representing professional actors and stage managers involved in the production
- Actors' Equity Association Partner — Collaborates with union professionals from Actors' Equity Association in theatrical productions.
- Helena Mueller Partner — Facilitator of the Stage Combat Workshop - Boxing + Unarmed
- Helena Mueller Partner — Head of Corporate Sponsorship at MAD Company Theatre Inc.
- Index Audio Partner — Recording partner where the radio play was recorded in NYC.
- Index Audio Partner — Recording studio where the audio drama was recorded.
- Living Room Productions Partner — Collaborated with MAD Company on the fundraising event "Eve of the First Spark" to support the creation of new theatrical projects.
- Theatre Row Partner — Hosted the Off-Broadway production of "Hamlet".
- local small businesses Partner — Partners with local small businesses to stage various theatrical performances.
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.
- Contemporary Reinterpretation of Classicsmethodology: contemporary_reinterpretationBy reinterpreting classical texts through postmodern and contemporary lenses—centering marginalized perspectives and challenging outdated ideas—the organization makes these works relevant to current social issues, thereby increasing audience engagement and critical reflection, because modern framing helps audiences see classical stories as living, evolving commentaries on justice, identity, and power.
- Ensemble-Based Artistic Productionmethodology: ensemble_based_productionBy using a collaborative ensemble model in which actors contribute diverse skills and often play multiple roles, the organization enhances narrative depth and creative innovation in classical storytelling, because collective ownership and flexible performance structures foster deeper artistic cohesion and adaptability.
- Equitable Access and Inclusion in Theatermethodology: gender_inclusive_equityBy prioritizing equitable opportunities for women and gender minorities in production and training, the organization fosters a more inclusive theater culture that reflects diverse voices, because systemic inclusion at the structural level leads to more authentic representation and empowers underrepresented artists to shape narratives.
- Immersive Audio as Narrative Engagementmethodology: immersive_audio_narrativeBy presenting classic literature through immersive audio formats with live foley and atmospheric sound design, the organization creates intimate, accessible theatrical experiences that engage audiences sensorially and imaginatively, because auditory immersion lowers barriers to participation and reactivates the emotional immediacy of storytelling.