named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Mainstage Productions
Award-winning productions of new works by emerging and established Latine playwrights, performed in an intimate 55-seat theater in Hell’s Kitchen.
NewWorks LAB
Year-round program providing technical, dramaturgical, and career support for playwrights through commissions, AEA 29-hour workshops, readings, and artistic experiments.
Open Space Salon
Monthly opportunity for artists to share works in progress on stage and receive community feedback.
UNIT52
Non-equity actor training program offering 12 weeks of free training for Latine actors, focusing on craft development and mentorship by legacy artists.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 2 activities
- Artist development through residency and workshop programsRuns structured programs such as the NewWorks LAB and previously the Hispanic Playwrights-in-Residence Laboratory (1981–1992) to support emerging and established Latine artists in developing new theatrical works and advancing their writing and performance skills.
- Operation of theater space and year-round performance programsOperates a theater space at 500 W 52nd St, 4W, New York, NY, hosting a year-round program of play commissions, 29-hour AEA workshops, script readings, and experimental performances. Features works in development and showcases by UNIT52 and other community artists.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Production and presentation of new theatrical works by Latine artistsProduces and stages award-winning mainstage productions and world premieres of new plays and musicals by established and emerging Latino and Hispanic playwrights in a 55-seat theater in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. Recent productions include "SPREAD" by Jesús I. Valles and the co-presentation of "The Potluck" by César Álvarez in collaboration with Soho Rep.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Professional advancement support for early-career Latine theater artistsProvides targeted support to early-career Latine artists to secure first professional theater credits, obtain union memberships, and gain press coverage, helping to launch sustainable careers in theater.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$713K
Contributions & grants$686K96%
Program service revenue$26K4%
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue$458
expenses
Total expenses$915K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$588K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$662K
Cash$132K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$634K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -52.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIDIA MEDINA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $51K |
| LOU MORENO | BOARD MEMBER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $46K |
board members · 9
- AMY MADIGAN — TREASURER
- C JULIAN JIMENEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- DANNY WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- ED HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- IRACEL RIVERO — BOARD MEMBER
- JULISSA CONTRERAS — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTEN GONGORA — BOARD MEMBER
- LIAM TORRES — SECRETARY
- LISA MARIA HARRIS — CHAIR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Actors Equity Association Network — Engages with AEA through 29-hour workshops and collaborations involving non-union Latine actors.
- Alliance of Latin Theaters NY Network — Member of a network supporting Latinx theater organizations in New York.
- Ardesia Wine & Bar Partner — Provides accessible restroom facilities for INTAR Theatre patrons.
- Civis Foundation Funder — Provided signal producing support for the production of "The Potluck."
- LxNY, the Latinx Arts Consortium of NY Network — Member of a consortium dedicated to advancing Latinx arts in New York.
- María Irene Fornés Partner — Founded the Hispanic Playwrights-in-Residence Laboratory at INTAR
- Royal Exchange Theatre Partner — Presented the world premiere of "SPREAD" in association with INTAR.
- SIXTY at INTAR Party Circle Partner — Named giving circle supporting the organization's programs
- Soho Rep Partner — Co-presented the new musical "The Potluck" with INTAR.
- Spirits Go Blah Partner — Collaborated with Civis Foundation to provide signal producing support for "The Potluck."
- Wix Partner — Platform used to build and host the organization's website
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.
- Artist Autonomy and Unrestricted Creative Spacemethodology: artist_autonomyBy creating space for Latine artists to develop and present work without industry-imposed constraints, the organization fosters authentic artistic expression, which in turn strengthens cultural representation and innovation in theater.
- Intergenerational Incubation of Latine Theatremethodology: intergenerational-artistic-incubationBy combining artistic incubation with intergenerational connection, the organization sustains Latine theatre practice over time, because knowledge transfer between veteran and emerging artists strengthens cultural continuity and artistic resilience.
- Mentorship-Driven Artist Developmentmethodology: artist-development-through-mentorshipBy providing free, mentorship-driven training to non-union Latine performers, the organization increases professional pathways into AEA and addresses systemic underrepresentation, because sustained guidance and skill-building produce more viable, confident artists ready for union engagement.
- Narrative Elevation of Latine Identitiesmethodology: narrative-elevation-of-latinidadBy centering narrative storytelling that reflects Latine identities and intersectional experiences, the organization advances cultural equity and audience engagement, because authentic, community-rooted stories produce deeper resonance and representation in the arts.