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NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133407817 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A250 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · newyorkstageandfilm.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$897K
employees
78
volunteers
8
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

NEW YORK STAGE AND FILM IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANY DEDICATED TO BOTH EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF NEW THEATER AND FILM, AWAY FROM CRITICAL AND COMMERCIAL PRESSURES.

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Stage and Film is a not-for-profit arts organization supporting emerging and established theater and film artists through developmental residencies, workshops, and readings. It operates year-round in New York City and hosts an annual Summer Season at Marist College, providing nurturing environments for new work in theater, musicals, dance-driven storytelling, and film. Projects are developed side-by-side and presented free of charge to the public.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $123K
    NYC PROGRAMMING - YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING IN NYC ALLOWS NYSAF TO ADDRESS OUR COMMUNITYS DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OUTSIDE OF THE SUMMER SEASON, EITHER THROUGH OVERLAPPING OR ONE-OFF INITIATIVES. THE WINTER SEASON IN NYC SUPPORTS PROJECTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, READINGS, AND RESIDENCIES OVER ONE-TWO WEEKS. LIKE THE SUMMER SEASON, PROJECTS REHEARSE SIDE-BY-SIDE WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT AND ARE PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC. DURING THE 2024 WINTER SEASON, WE BUILT A SLATE OF PROGRAMMING THAT PRIORITIZED GATHERING AND RECONNECTION. OUTSIDE OF THE WINTER SEASON, NYSAF IS OPEN TO SUPPORTING WORKSHOPS OF NEW YORK.
  2. #2 $81K
    STORIES THAT MOVE: DEVELOPING DANCE MUSICALS - REHOMED FROM THE JEROME ROBBINS FOUNDATION IN 2023, THIS NEW PROGRAM EXPANDS NYSAFS ARTISTIC COMMUNITY TO INCLUDE STORIES FOR WHICH CHOREOGRAPHERS ARE THE PRIMARY GENERATIVE STORYTELLERS AND DANCE AND MUSIC ARE THE MAIN FORMS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION. MULTIPLE PROJECTS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN VARIOUS PHASES OF THEIR TRAJECTORY, THROUGH WORKSHOPS WITHIN THE SUMMER SEASON, AS WELL AS RESIDENCIES IN NYC.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Filmmakers’ Workshop
Supports new work in film and TV through in-person summer residencies, mentorship, table reads, and industry discussions
NYC Programming
Year-round initiatives in New York City including Winter Season workshops, readings, and cabarets that support developmental needs outside the summer months
NYSAF Now
Flexible initiative launched during the pandemic to provide virtual and in-person developmental resources, commissions, and direct financial support to artists
Stories That Move: Developing Dance Musicals
Program for choreographers as primary storytellers, supporting dance-driven musicals through workshops and residencies in the Summer Season and NYC
Summer Season
Annual residency program at Marist College featuring workshops, readings, and concerts in theater, musicals, and film; projects are developed side-by-side and presented free to the public
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • New Play Development Programs 3 activities
    • Annual Summer Season for New Work Development
      Hosts an annual summer season in Poughkeepsie, NY, at Marist College, bringing together over 250 professional artists and apprentices to develop new theatrical, film, and television works through workshops, readings, residencies, and full productions. The program includes mainstage productions and public presentations of works-in-progress accessible to national audiences.
    • Development of New Plays and Musicals
      Produces workshops, table reads, and public readings of new plays and musicals in development, including projects like Bigfoot, FALLS, LAGNIAPPE, and reimagined classics such as Maltese Falcon. Supports creative teams with professional actors, industry feedback, and performance opportunities without commercial or critical pressure.
    • Winter and Fall Programming in New York City
      Conducts winter and fall season programming in New York City featuring free workshops, readings, and residencies for theater projects. These public-facing events continue the organization’s mission of advancing new work outside the summer season.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 3 activities
    • Artist Residencies and Fellowships
      Provides tailored residencies and fellowships for emerging and established writers, directors, composers, and theater companies, offering time, space, financial support, and integration into a professional artistic community. Includes programs such as the Dasha Epstein Fellowship for Barnard-affiliated artists and residency opportunities for The Drama League’s fellowship recipients.
    • NYSF Now: Pandemic-Era Artist Support Initiative
      Launched and operated the NYSAF NOW initiative during and after the pandemic to provide virtual and in-person developmental support, including commissions, workshops, residencies, and community events. Offered digital programming and financial assistance to sustain artists during periods of restricted in-person activity.
    • Organizational Residency and Partnership Support
      Hosts organizations in residence, such as The Drama League and Breaking the Binary, providing space, resources, and collaborative support for their programs and fellowship activities, including the Filmmaker Director-in-Residence program.
  • Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
    • Awards and Recognition for Artists
      Provides artist support through awards such as the Founders’ Award and Pfaelzer Award, recognizing and advancing the work of individual theater artists.
  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Career Development for Emerging Theater Artists
      Offers internships and hands-on roles in lighting, audio, technical production, and company management for undergraduate and emerging theater artists, providing professional development and direct engagement in new work creation.
  • Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
    • Dance Narrative and Dance Musical Development
      Operates a developmental program for dance narratives and dance musicals, supporting choreographers as lead artists through multi-week summer workshops, week-long NYC residencies, readings, and full productions. Launched the 2023 initiative "Stories That Move: Developing Dance Musicals" to advance choreographer-led projects.
  • Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
    • Film and Television Writers’ Workshop Program
      Runs an annual Filmmakers’ Workshop that supports emerging and established film and TV writers through script table reads with professional actors, peer collaboration, and one-on-one feedback from industry professionals. The program also supports international filmmakers and contributes to content developed for major networks and streaming platforms.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Incubation of Award-Winning and Broadway-Bound Works
      Has incubated over 1,000 stories since 1985, resulting in major award-winning and commercially successful productions including HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, GALILEO, and DOUBT, with over 20 Broadway premieres, 150 Off-Broadway premieres, and regional and media adaptations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.63M
Contributions & grants$1.57M96%
Program service revenue$163K10%
Investment income$6220%
Other revenue$-102K
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$618K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$960K
Cash$681K
Investments$0
Liabilities$63K
Net assets$897K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELIZABETH CARLSON INTERIM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE (LEFT DECEMBER 2024) 40 $144K
IAN BELKNAP ARTIST DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE (STARTED SEPTEMBER 2024) 40 $27K
board members · 18
  • BARBARA MANOCHERIAN — PRESIDENT
  • DANA DELANY — TRUSTEE
  • DASHA EPSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • DEAN VANECH — TREASURER
  • DOUG HARMON — TRUSTEE
  • ERIC KUHN — TRUSTEE
  • HAILEY FERBER — TRUSTEE
  • INA MEIBACH — TRUSTEE
  • JENNIFER MANOCHERIAN — TRUSTEE
  • JOHANNA PFAELZER — TRUSTEE
  • JUAN PERDOMO — TRUSTEE
  • JUDITH MANOCHERIAN — TRUSTEE
  • LESLIE URDANG — TRUSTEE
  • MARK LINN BAKER — TRUSTEE
  • MAX MAYER — TRUSTEE
  • NIKKI THOMPSON — TRUSTEE
  • PAULA SILVER — TRUSTEE
  • STEVEN STOUT — TRUSTEE (LEFT APRIL 2024)
relationships · 54

Who they work with

  • Anna et Pierre - Le Café Partner — Local café offering 10% discount to New York Stage & Film patrons with proof of ticket or lanyard.
  • Arts Mid-Hudson Government — Administers funding from Dutchess Partners in the Arts for the Summer Season.
  • Bardavon Presents Partner — New partnership to deepen community engagement in Poughkeepsie and showcase large-scale workshops in a historic theater.
  • Bardavon theater Partner — Co-hosts public programming for New York Stage and Film's Summer Season in downtown Poughkeepsie.
  • Berkeley Repertory Theatre Partner — Collaborated on the development pathway for GALILEO, which premiered at Berkeley Rep before Broadway.
  • Breaking the Binary Partner — Organization in residence at NYSAF, developing new work including RACIAL BONUS and TWITCH
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Partner hotel offering discounted rates to New York Stage & Film patrons.
  • Drama League Partner — Collaborates on fellowships that provide financial support, administrative resources, and community connection to artists.
  • Dramatist Guild Foundation Partner — Collaborates with NYSAF on artist residencies and development programs
  • Dyson Foundation Funder — Provides additional support for the Summer Season.
  • Ensemble Studio Theatre Partner — Company in residence at NYSAF, supporting playwrights and new play development
  • Florida State University Partner — Source of theater graduates participating in workshops and readings
  • Frederick Loewe Foundation Funder — Provides support for Stories That Move: Developing Dance Narratives.
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Partner — Partner hotel offering discounted rates to New York Stage & Film patrons.
  • Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Funder — Provides leadership support for the Summer Season.
  • Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Funder — Provides leadership support to New York Stage & Film.
  • Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provides leadership support for the Summer Season and additional support for Stories That Move.
  • Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provides leadership support to New York Stage & Film.
  • Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley Partner — Partner hotel offering discounted rates to New York Stage & Film patrons.
  • Indigenous Voices of the Northeast Partner — Residency program at NYSAF dedicated to supporting Indigenous artists from the Northeast
  • Inn at Bellefield Partner — Partner hotel offering discounted rates to New York Stage & Film patrons.
  • Jerome Robbins Foundation Partner — Provides significant and leadership support for Stories That Move: Developing Dance Narratives.
  • Jerome Robbins Foundation Partner — Transferred the "Stories That Move: Developing Dance Musicals" program to New York Stage and Film in 2023.
  • Kelly's Bakery Partner — Local bakery offering 10% discount to New York Stage & Film patrons with proof of ticket or lanyard.
  • Kenyon College Partner — Source of student interns and emerging theater artists
  • Lucille Lortel Foundation Funder — Provides additional support for the Summer Season.
  • Marist College Partner — Hosts NYSAF's summer season programming on its campus
  • Marist University Partner — Hosts New York Stage & Film artists and programs on its campus in Poughkeepsie, providing residential and workspace for the organization's developmental activities.
  • Marist University Partner — Hosts New York Stage and Film's Summer Season on its campus in Poughkeepsie, NY.
  • Marist University Partner — Ongoing collaboration providing an academic environment for artists to develop new stories.
+ 24 more
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.

  • Artist-Driven Flexible Development Model
    methodology: artist_driven_development
    By adapting resources and support structures to the evolving needs of individual artists and projects, we increase developmental effectiveness because a responsive, customizable approach ensures alignment with each project’s unique stage and challenges.
  • Pressure-Free Artistic Incubation
    methodology: pressure_free_artistic_development
    By providing a low-pressure, non-commercial environment for artists to develop new work, we foster greater artistic risk-taking and innovation because removing critical and market expectations enables creative freedom and experimentation.
  • Residential Collaborative Incubation
    methodology: residential_collaborative_incubation
    By bringing together artists in a shared residential setting where they live and work collectively, we accelerate creative innovation through sustained collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas because immersive community fosters organic exchange and mutual accountability.