named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Inclusive Theatre Program
12-week program in partnership with Queens Centers for Progress offering accessible theatre programming for youth of all abilities
Literacy to Life Through Musical Theatre
Program integrating musical theatre with literacy education to engage youth and enhance learning through the arts
Puppet Play Workshop
Interactive workshop offered at community events to introduce families and schools to puppetry and performance arts
Summer Musical Theatre Camp
Annual summer camp program culminating in a theatrical production, such as Matilda Jr., providing youth with performance and theatrical training opportunities
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Arts Education Workshops and School ProgramsDelivers a range of in-person and virtual arts education programs for students, including "Bite-Size Musicals," "Literacy to Life," "Passport to Adventure," "Puppet Play," "Tales & Mythology," "Dance Around The World," "Acting For Everyone," "Instant Improv," "Music Through The Ages," and "Broadway Babies" for Pre-K students. Programs integrate literacy, cultural heritage, emotional development, and career exploration through music, dance, and performance.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Community and International Arts OutreachPresents live musical performances such as The Kindness Project in Brooklyn and Queens, and participates in international music outreach programs, educating and entertaining audiences in 13 countries over four years.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Girls Who Direct ProgramOffers a 10-week in-person workshop series for up to 20 teen girls in New York City, providing free participation to girls aged 12–17 selected based on leadership, ambition, talent, financial need, and diversity. The program concludes with a live performance where participants direct and present scenes, receive certificates of achievement, and two top participants are selected as future mentors.
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 1 activity
- Inclusive Theatre and Performance Programs for Diverse PopulationsProvides performing arts education and programming tailored to under-resourced children, veterans, seniors, and neurodivergent adults. Offers adapted group performances featuring song and choreography, and creates original musicals and theatre workshops for K–12 students and senior centers in the tri-state area.
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Academic Medical Training Support 1 activity
- Medical Education Through TheatreUses professional acting skills to portray patients in training scenarios that help medical students and doctors develop communication and interpersonal skills.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Summer Musical Theatre Camp for YouthOrganizes and produces a two-week summer musical theatre camp for youth aged 9–17, culminating in a full-length musical production. The program includes 60 hours of theatre education led by professional teaching artists and Broadway performers, along with skill-building activities such as vocal coaching, drama exercises, set construction, and a field trip to a live Broadway show.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Specialized Performing Arts WorkshopsOffers small-group, interactive workshops in comedy, emceeing, and character makeup application, including live instruction with mailed materials. Programs include multi-week comedy workshops culminating in a showcase, one-day intensives, and in-person makeup workshops limited to 8–12 participants.
- Virtual Performing Arts ProgrammingOffers virtual theatre, comedy, and music programs accessible from home for children, adults, seniors 55+, and veterans. Includes virtual acting classes, comedy workshops, radio show production, and performances such as the 1940s Radio Hour, designed to build diction, acting, singing, and performance skills.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$125K
Contributions & grants$69K55%
Program service revenue$56K45%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$77K
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balance sheet
Total assets$33K
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Net assets$11K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +78.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| HEATHER EDWARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $49K |
board members · 1
- BETTINA COVO — PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Abigail Jones Partner — Co-founder of AhHa!Broadway
- Broadway World Partner — Reported on the world premiere of The Kindness Project.
- Chris Murphy Partner — Featured instructor for multiple comedy workshops, including "Put The FUN In Your FUNNY!", "Urgent Care Comedy," and "Crowd Work With Chris."
- Council Member James F. Gennaro Partner — Participated in a Family Fun Day event sponsored by Council Member James F. Gennaro and the NY Parks Dept.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to host fundraisers supporting AhHa!Broadway.
- Heather Edwards Partner — Co-founder and CEO of AhHa!Broadway
- Man In Motion NYC Partner — Christopher Noffke is on staff with Man In Motion NYC, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
- Masters of Make-Up Teaching Artists Partner — Teaching artists who lead live, interactive theatrical makeup workshops for AhHa!Broadway.
- Music Theatre International Partner — Authorized provider of performance materials and licensing for Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. at the Summer Musical Theatre Camp.
- NY Parks Dept Partner — Co-sponsored a Family Fun Day event where AhHa!Broadway volunteered a Puppet Play Workshop.
- Queens Centers for Progress Partner — Collaborated to launch a 12-week inclusive theatre program.
- Selected area schools Partner — Schools are invited to nominate girls for participation in the Girls Who Direct program.
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.
- Arts-Based Leadership Developmentmethodology: arts-based leadership developmentBy combining theatre-based training with cross-sector mentorship and experiential learning, the organization develops transferable leadership and professional skills in teen girls because the integration of artistic practice, real-world role models, and hands-on responsibility builds confidence and career readiness.
- Empowerment Through Performing Artsmethodology: empowerment-through-artsBy engaging underserved populations in performing arts education, the organization transforms self-perception from "impossible" to "I'm Possible," fostering personal development, self-efficacy, and a mindset of possibility because creative expression builds confidence and agency.
- Equitable Access Modelmethodology: equitable_access_to_artsBy removing financial and geographic barriers through subsidized participation and virtual programming, the organization increases access to arts education for underserved communities because accessibility enables broader engagement and inclusion.
- Standards-Aligned Arts Integrationmethodology: standards-aligned-curriculumBy aligning arts curricula with Department of Education learning standards, the organization ensures educational relevance and institutional buy-in, increasing the likelihood of program adoption and sustained impact in school settings because alignment validates the academic value of the arts.