irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $222KEducation and engagement programs are integral to the mission of the organization. Over 20,000 young people are served each year via workshops, Discovery Guides, artist-educator collaborations, attendance at theatre productions, the Geva-SUNY Brockport Alliance, and a pre-professional summer training conservatory. Geva serves patrons through Prologues, Sunday Salon talkbacks, and sign-interpreted, audio-described, and open-captioned performances.The Engagement department produces collaborative programs at Geva on- and off-site. It leads affiliations with local, regional, and national partners in connection with multiple communities and in the production of art and events.
- #2 $83KNew play development and literary programs play an important role in the organization's service to the national field and the local community. Geva provides developmental workshops and performances for our Artists in Residence and other regional and national playwrights, both established and emerging, with an eye toward producing them in the subscription seasons. Geva's literary department provides extensive dramaturgical support and other resources to artists as they develop their voices and bodies of work.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Education and Engagement Programs
Offers workshops, Discovery Guides, teacher training, and student attendance at performances for over 20,000 young people annually. Includes Prologues, Sunday Salon talkbacks, and accessibility programs.
Geva-SUNY Brockport Alliance
Partnership with SUNY Brockport providing theatre training and professional development opportunities for students and faculty.
New Play Development Program
Supports emerging and established playwrights through workshops, readings, Festival of New Theatre, and dramaturgical resources aimed at developing new works for production.
Summer Academy
Five-week pre-professional theatre training program for talented teens, culminating in a public showcase on the Wilson Stage.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Deliver educational and youth theatre programsServes over 20,000 school-aged children and young people annually through in-school workshops, educational materials, artist-educator collaborations, classroom visits, theatre attendance, and academic partnerships. Includes a pre-professional summer conservatory for teens.
- Host pre-professional summer theatre academyHosts a five-week pre-professional Summer Academy for talented teens in partnership with SUNY Brockport, culminating in a public showcase performance on the Wilson Stage.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Collaborate on co-created theatre and off-site programsProduces collaborative on- and off-site programs through partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to connect with diverse communities and co-create art and events.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Expand access through flexible performance schedulingIncreases accessibility to live theatre by offering afternoon matinees, early evening performances starting at 6:00pm on select Tuesdays, and discounted tickets during the first week of a production.
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Post-Performance Audience Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitate community engagement and audience dialogueHosts free post-performance talkbacks, Sunday Salon discussions, and Prologues to deepen audience understanding and engagement. These events provide behind-the-scenes insights and foster dialogue around contemporary issues explored in productions.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce professional theatre performancesProduces and stages professional theatre productions, including drama, comedy, musical theatre, classics, and world premieres, on two performance venues—the 517-seat Wilson Stage and the 180-seat Fielding Stage—serving up to 160,000 patrons annually. Repertoire includes works such as A Chorus Line, Topdog/Underdog, The Da Vinci Code, and A Christmas Carol.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Provide accessibility services for theatre patronsEnsures accessibility for patrons with disabilities through sign language interpretation, audio description, open captioning, FM assistive listening devices, and wheelchair-accessible facilities across both performance venues.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Support playwright development and new worksSupports regional and national playwrights—both established and emerging—through developmental workshops, performances, residency programs, free new play readings, and the Festival of New Theatre to advance works toward full production.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.61M
Contributions & grants$2.13M32%
Program service revenue$3.96M60%
Investment income$334K5%
Other revenue$192K
expenses
Total expenses$8.11M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$4.31M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.18M
Cash$364K
Investments$4.89M
Liabilities$4.48M
Net assets$9.70M
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Williamson | Artistic Director | 55 | $180K |
| Christopher Mannelli | Executive Director (through 10/2023) | 55 | $157K |
| Alana Sansone | Director of Finance | 55 | $123K |
board members · 21
- Abhas Kumar — Trustee
- Barbara LaVerdi — Trustee
- Barbara de Leeuw — Trustee
- Bonnie Garner — Trustee
- Christina Gullo — Chair
- Deborah Hughes — Trustee
- Dennis Bassett — Trustee
- Diane McCue — Trustee
- Dr Dawn Lipson — Trustee
- Elaine Spaull — Trustee
- Essie Calhoun-McDavid — Trustee
- Frank Novak — Trustee
- Gloria Culver — Trustee (through 11/2023)
- Helen Zamboni — Secretary
- Hope Drummond — Trustee
- Jane Hasselkus — Trustee
- Jean Gordon Ryon — Trustee
- Jeanine Arden-Ornt — Trustee
- John Williams — Trustee
- Katie Baynes — Trustee
- Lisa Martinez DeVinney — Trustee
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Artists Lounge Live Partner — Production partner for Get Happy, a concert featuring Angela Ingersoll
- Barrington Stage Company Partner — Co-producing partner for A Chorus Line
- Barrington Stage Company Partner — Co-producing partner for the production of "A Chorus Line".
- Berkshire Theatre Group Partner — Co-producing partner for The Da Vinci Code
- Buckingham Properties Partner — Official Storage Space Sponsor for A Chorus Line
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service
- Hearing Clarity Fund Partner — Sponsors Geva’s Assistive Listening System.
- Hearing Loss Association of America – Rochester Chapter Partner — Co-sponsors Geva’s Assistive Listening System.
- J. Stuart & Phyllis I. MacDonald Partner — Sponsors of Geva’s Assistive Listening System.
- League of Resident Theatres Network — Member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional resident theatres.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support for Geva's programs with funding from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- PUSH Physical Theatre Partner — Collaborating company for HYDE, a physical theatre production
- Philadelphia Theatre Company Partner — Co-producing partner for Purpose
- SUNY Brockport Partner — Academic partner in the Geva-SUNY Brockport Alliance and co-host of the pre-professional Summer Academy for teens.
- Vision Auto Group Partner — Official Vehicle Sponsor for A Chorus Line
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.
- Discomfort-Based Learning Through Theatremethodology: discomfort-based-learningBy presenting performances that confront complex social issues, Geva prompts audiences to re-examine assumptions and engage with challenging themes, because productive discomfort drives deeper understanding and empathy.
- Inclusive Representation in Storytellingmethodology: inclusive-representationBy centering marginalized voices and diverse narratives in its productions, Geva fosters broader community identification and empathy, because authentic representation increases relevance and inclusion in the theatrical experience.
- Integrated Education and Audience Engagementmethodology: integrated-education-and-engagementBy combining educational initiatives with audience engagement activities, Geva Theatre Center deepens community connection and broadens access to theatre, because shared learning and participatory experiences strengthen civic and cultural investment in the arts.
- New Play Development for Local and National Impactmethodology: new-play-development-for-local-and-national-impactBy supporting playwrights through new play development and literary programs, Geva advances both local artistic vitality and national theatre innovation, because nurturing emerging and established voices strengthens the broader ecosystem of American theatre.
- Post-Performance Dialogue for Community Engagementmethodology: post-performance engagementBy hosting talkbacks and post-show conversations, Geva extends the theatrical experience into communal reflection and dialogue, because direct interaction between audiences and artists deepens understanding and sustains engagement.