named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Mondays
Weekly development sessions where ensemble members workshop new plays and screenplays in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment
Collective:10 Anthologies
Curated series of short plays produced and published from global submissions, serving as a platform for new writing
CollectiveNY Films
Production arm that adapts stage works into award-winning short films such as "quick fix" and "Casey229" for festival and streaming distribution
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 2 activities
- Producing and staging original theatrical worksCreates and performs original plays, including productions such as "Hurricane Party," "360," "Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me," "Gated," and "Turtleface," staged at venues like the Cherry Lane Theatre and through workshop productions. The organization has a history of producing both full-length and ten-minute plays developed through its programs.
- Publishing original plays and performance resourcespublishes anthologies of ten-minute plays curated from global submissions, including works like "quick fix" and "The Longest River in the World" in The Collective:10 Anthologies, and has published full-length plays such as David Thigpen's "Hurricane Party." Also publishes practical resources on improvisation for actors, featuring exercises, games, and scenes.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- Operating a creative development program for writers and actorsHosts ongoing studio sessions called Collective Mondays, where writers and actors collaboratively develop and refine original work through peer feedback and improvisational practice. This program has contributed to the development of projects including the Emmy award-winning series *Inside Amy Schumer* and the film *Trainwreck*.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing and distributing original film projectsDevelops, produces, and releases original films such as "quick fix," "Casey229," "The Brazilian Dilemma," "The Rainbow Experiment," "Uncle Silas," and "Turtleface," many of which have screened at international film festivals and received awards. Films are often adapted from short plays developed in-house and filmed in locations including New York City and Kearny, NJ.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding support for the Actors Fund through proceedsChannels proceeds from the sale of signed editions of published plays, such as "Hurricane Party," to support the Actors Fund, a human services organization serving performers and entertainment professionals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$7100%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$25K
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Net assets$18K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -95.6%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Alleciné Partner — Co-produced the film "The Rainbow Experiment" in association with The Collective NY.
- Amazon Partner — Distributes the film "quick fix" through Amazon Prime.
- Booker Garrett Partner — Provided production design and co-produced the film "Casey229".
- Brian Goodheart Partner — Handled sound for the film "Casey229".
- Brian Leider Partner — Served as assistant producer for the film "Casey229".
- Cherry Lane Theatre Partner — Co-produced and hosted a 2018 stage production.
- David Johnson Partner — Co-produced and co-edited the film "Casey229".
- Elephant Cinema Partner — Co-produced the film "Uncle Silas" in association with COLLECTIVE THEATER ARTS & FILM LTD.
- Elin Hampton Partner — Wrote the film "Casey229".
- Kevin Kane Partner — Co-produced the film "Casey229".
- Nick Marshall Partner — Directed and produced the film "Casey229".
- Robert Cauble Partner — Provided cinematography for the film "Casey229".
- Robert McCallum Partner — Co-edited the film "Casey229".
- Rutgers University Partner — Collaborated on actor training and academic instruction, including teaching at the Mason Gross School of The Arts and training under William Esper.
- Shakespeare's Globe Partner — Partnered through The Rutgers Conservatory for a residency program in London, where Karen Chamberlain served as On-Site Resident Director.
- Steeltown Entertainment Partner — Co-produced the film "Turtleface" in association with COLLECTIVE THEATER ARTS & FILM LTD.
- The Actors Fund Partner — Collaborates with The Actors Fund by donating a portion of proceeds from the sale of 'Hurricane Party' to support emergency financial assistance for entertainment industry workers.
- Tim Sherry Partner — Edited the film "Casey229".
- University of the Arts Partner — Karen Chamberlain serves as Senior Lecturer, indicating an institutional affiliation supporting performing arts education.
- William Esper Studio Network — Collaborates with graduates of the William Esper Studio who formed the founding core of The Collective.
- William Esper Studio Partner — Training institution where Brian Leider completed the acting program.
- Writers Improv Studio Partner — Co-produced the film "The Rainbow Experiment" in association with The Collective NY.
strategies · 5
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.
- Artist-Audience Engagement Through Shared Storiesmethodology: artist-audience-engagementBy bringing artists and audiences together to tell underrepresented stories, the organization generates engagement and inspiration because shared artistic experiences create emotional resonance and foster inclusive dialogue.
- Arts-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: arts-based_youth_developmentBy using theater and film as tools for youth expression and education, the organization fosters personal growth, creativity, and social awareness because artistic engagement enables young people to explore identity, build confidence, and critically engage with social issues.
- Collaborative Development Pipeline from Stage to Screenmethodology: collaborative_development_pipelineBy moving original works through a structured, collaborative process from development to stage performance and then to screen adaptation, the organization ensures artistic depth and viability because iterative refinement across mediums strengthens narrative and performance quality.
- Ensemble-Based Artistic Developmentmethodology: ensemble-based_developmentBy maintaining a permanent ensemble of artists who train and create together using shared techniques, the organization develops truthful and socially relevant theater because ongoing collaboration builds deep artistic trust, cohesion, and collective accountability to the work.
- Improv-Based Training for Creative Authenticitymethodology: improv-based_trainingBy using improvisation as a training methodology, the organization helps actors access truthful responses and expand creative possibilities because unscripted exploration deepens emotional availability and adaptability in both scripted and unscripted performance.