named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
BROADWAY SHARK TANK
Pitch event where musical theatre writing teams present original shows to a panel of industry experts for feedback and potential support.
NEW NEXT NOW
A program providing a developmental pipeline for new musicals through table readings, 29-hour industry readings, fully staged concerts, and pathways to regional and NYC productions.
Subsidized Space Program
Provides rehearsal space to theatre artists at highly subsidized rates of $5–10 per hour to reduce financial barriers to creative development.
THE ACTOR RESIDENCY
Seven-week intensive for actors new to New York City, offering training and mentorship to navigate their first audition season.
THE ARTIST IN THE OPEN JAR SERIES
Filmed creative conversations that provide emerging theatre makers with insight into the creative processes of established artists.
TIME STEP SYMPOSIUM
Professional development program offering mentorship to dance arrangers and choreographers to strengthen the integration of music and dance in theatre.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 2 activities
- Hosts Broadway Shark Tank pitch event and awards rehearsal space grantHosts an annual event where musical writing teams pitch original shows to a panel of industry experts, with the winning show receiving a grant of rehearsal space at Open Jar Studios.
- Produces developmental readings and concert productions for new musicalsAnnually produces three table readings, three developmental readings, and one staged concert; provides 29-hour development readings for new musicals and presented fully staged public concert productions such as "An Optimist’s Guide to the Dark Ages" and "Lost City Radio" in partnership with Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Offers tuition-free training programs for emerging theatre artistsRuns a 5-week tuition-free program for emerging music arrangers and choreographers at Open Jar Studios, including weekly team-based creative assignments mentored by guest artists, and a seven-week Actor Residency program providing training and mentorship for recent New York City arrivals during their first audition season.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Provides mentorship and professional development through symposiaOffers The Time Step Symposium to provide mentorship for dance arrangers and choreographers, strengthening the integration of music and dance in theatre.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Provides subsidized rehearsal space for creative artistsOffers affordable access to rehearsal spaces for writers and creative artists at rates between $5 and $10 per hour through grants to studios, including Open Jar Studios.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Produces filmed artist conversation series for global theatre makersProduces The Artist in the Open Jar Series, a filmed conversation series that shares insights into the creative processes of leading American theatre artists with a global audience.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$15K98%
Program service revenue$3122%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- JESSE KISSEL — BOARD MEMBER
- KARRON KARR — FINANCE DIRECTOR
- KEVIN BRADLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE JOHNSON — DEI DIRECTOR
- TARA YOUNG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Andy Blankenbuehler Partner — Broadway choreographer and dance arranger participating as a mentor in the program.
- Broadway League Partner — Corporate partner supporting the development of new musicals through the Stage Door Foundation.
- Daryl Waters Partner — Broadway dance arranger contributing as a mentor in the program.
- David Chase Partner — Broadway dance arranger providing creative mentorship in the Time Step Symposium.
- David Krane Partner — Broadway dance arranger mentoring participants in the Time Step Symposium.
- Fred Ebb Foundation Funder — Foundation that supports the Stage Door Foundation's mission to develop new musical theater works.
- Fred Ebb Foundation Partner — In partnership with the Fred Ebb Foundation, this initiative is creating a bold new pipeline for the next generation of theatre makers.
- JoAnn M. Hunter Partner — Broadway choreographer involved as a mentor in the program.
- Josh Bergasse Partner — Broadway choreographer providing mentorship through the Time Step Symposium.
- Open Jar Institute Partner — Partners with Open Jar Institute on The Actor Residency program for emerging actors in New York City.
- Open Jar Studios Partner — Collaborates with Open Jar Studios on The Artist in the Open Jar Series, filmed in front of a studio audience of young theatre makers.
- Open Jar Studios Partner — Corporate or institutional partner involved in supporting the Stage Door Foundation's programs.
- Open Jar Studios Partner — Partner organization collaborating on providing affordable rehearsal spaces for theatre makers.
- Open Jar Studios Partner — Provides rehearsal space as a grant prize for the winning show at the Broadway Shark Tank event.
- Patrick O’Neill Partner — Co-founder and co-producer of the Time Step Symposium, providing leadership and artistic direction.
- Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Partner — Collaborates on 29-hour readings, including for "Lost City Radio," as part of the Triple R program.
- Sam Davis Partner — Broadway dance arranger and co-founder of the Time Step Symposium.
- Shubert Foundation Partner — Corporate or institutional partner supporting the Stage Door Foundation's development programs.
- Susan Stroman Partner — Broadway director/choreographer serving as a mentor in the Time Step Symposium.
- The Fred Ebb Foundation Partner — Partnership supporting the NEW, NEXT, NOW program to develop new musical theatre works.
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.
- Creative Support Ecosystemmethodology: creative-support-ecosystemBy removing financial and logistical barriers through subsidized space, training, and structured pathways, we enable sustained creative focus and innovation, because reducing survival-level stress allows artists to prioritize artistic risk and development.
- Development Pipeline for New Musicalsmethodology: development_pipelineBy progressing emerging works through a structured sequence of staged readings and concert productions, we nurture artistic growth and diversify the musical theatre canon, because phased development reduces risk and allows iterative refinement.
- Intergenerational Knowledge Transfermethodology: intergenerational-knowledge-transferBy connecting emerging artists with established professionals, we sustain the artistic legacy of musical theatre across generations, because direct relationship-based exchange preserves craft while inspiring new expression.
- Mentorship Through Practicemethodology: mentorship-through-practiceBy pairing emerging artists with Broadway veterans in hands-on assignments, we preserve and advance the integration of music and dance in theatre, because experiential learning from master practitioners strengthens artistic lineage and innovation.
- Strategic Partnerships for National Development Networkmethodology: national-development-networkBy forming collaborations with regional theatres and arts institutions, we expand the reach and resources available to emerging theatre makers, because distributed networks enable broader testing, scaling, and sustainability of new works.