named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Found
Immersive theatrical experience in partnership with the cell theatre, celebrating the artwork of Mikel Glass
Hart Island
Immersive multimedia theater piece about New York City’s Potter’s Field, incorporating voices of the deceased, gravediggers, and Rikers inmates
Helen & Edgar
Upcoming film collaboration with George Dawes Green and Edgar Oliver, blending memory play, concert film, and documentary elements
Small Acts of Daring Invention
Image-rich, musically driven play inspired by Dare Wright’s The Lonely Doll, exploring the space between life and death through puppetry and live performance
The Mason Holdings Radio Hour
Experiential podcast in the style of old-fashioned radio, featuring narrative storytelling such as The Lost Diaries of Elena Hoyos
Unseen & Unheard
Monthly play reading series that produced over twenty-five playwrights in three years
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Integrates art and music into addiction recovery programsServes as a case manager and resident musician at a treatment center, using music and art in addiction recovery programs to support therapeutic engagement.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Produces and curates play reading seriesCreated and curated *Unseen & Unheard*, a monthly play reading series that featured over twenty-five playwrights across three years.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Produces immersive and site-specific theater productionsCreates intimate, experimental theater that is frequently site-specific and immersive, aiming to dissolve traditional boundaries between audience and performance. Productions include "Small Acts of Daring Invention," "Hart Island," "Consumption," "Holiday House," "Jarring," and an immersive experience celebrating Mikel Glass’s artwork.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces theatrical works across multiple media formatsProduces and presents plays, short films, feature films, and experiential podcasts. Notable works include the podcast *The Mason Holdings Radio Hour* featuring *The Lost Diaries of Elena Hoyos*, the film *Helen & Edgar*, and two feature films directed and produced over a twenty-year career.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Provides scenic design services for theater and cultural institutionsProvides scenic design for a wide range of theater companies, including Primary Stages, Red Bull Theater, Tectonic Theater Project, Classical Theatre of Harlem, Lincoln Center Education, and regional theaters such as Dallas Theater Center, Geva Theatre, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival, as well as clients like A$AP Rocky, Sotheby’s, the 2020 Summer Olympics, Big Apple Circus, and National Geographic.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Translates theatrical productions into archival and promotional mediaCollaborates with Mason Holdings to translate live theatrical productions into archival recordings and promotional trailers, preserving and extending the reach of performances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$66K98%
Program service revenue$2K2%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$39K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -61.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REED RIDGLEY | PRODUCING DI | 10 | $4K |
board members · 1
- KRISTJAN THOR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Classic Stage Company Partner — Reed Ridgley held previous General Management positions at Classic Stage Company, indicating a past organizational affiliation.
- Dare Wright Partner — Inspired by the life and work of Dare Wright, author of The Lonely Doll series.
- Edgar Oliver Partner — Collaborating with Mason Holdings on the film _Helen & Edgar_ as subject and performer.
- Ernie’s Place Partner — Part-owner of a music and education venue in Capitol Hill.
- Form Theatricals Partner — Reed Ridgley serves as Co-Producer with Form Theatricals, indicating a collaborative production partnership.
- George Dawes Green Partner — Collaborating with Mason Holdings on the film _Helen & Edgar_ as co-creator and co-director.
- Holiday House Partner — Collaborative partner in theatrical projects involving archival documentation and trailers.
- Judson Church Partner — Hosted the theatrical performance of Hart Island.
- Keen Theatre Company Partner — Reed Ridgley serves as General Manager at Keen Theatre Company, indicating an organizational partnership.
- Nancy Manocherian's the cell Partner — Collaborates with Nancy Manocherian's the cell on the immersive theatrical experience "Found."
- Simple Mischief Studio Partner — Collaborated on the creation and performance of puppetry for the production of "Small Acts of Daring Invention".
- Simple Mischief Studio Partner — Collaborated on the production of "Small Acts of Daring Invention" featuring their puppets.
- United Scenic Artists, Local 829 Network — Members of the professional union for scenic designers.
- Vast Shipwreck Productions Partner — Co-producing the film _Helen & Edgar_ with Mason Holdings.
- Vineyard Theatre Partner — Reed Ridgley held previous General Management positions at the Vineyard Theatre, indicating a past organizational affiliation.
- the cell theatre Partner — Partnered with the cell theatre for the production of Found.
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.
- Hybrid Cinematic Storytelling for Exploring Personal and Familial Narrativesmethodology: hybrid_cinematic_narrativeBy blending memory play, documentary, and concert film formats, the organization explores complex personal and familial bonds, because this hybrid form enables layered, emotionally authentic storytelling that transcends traditional theatrical boundaries.
- Immersive Theater for Psychological Engagementmethodology: immersive_theaterBy dissolving traditional boundaries between audience and performer through site-specific and sensory-rich interactive experiences, the organization fosters deeper psychological engagement and emotional connection, because immersion enhances personal resonance with narrative themes.
- Integrating Puppetry as Narrative Coremethodology: puppetry-integrated theaterBy collaborating with specialized puppetry studios to make puppetry a central element of storytelling, the organization accesses imaginative and symbolic dimensions of narrative, because puppetry uniquely bridges realism and metaphor to convey emotionally resonant truths.
- Multimedia Performance to Amplify Marginalized Narrativesmethodology: theatrical_multimedia_meditationBy integrating real and fictional narratives through theatrical multimedia, the organization explores themes of death, memory, and social marginalization, because combining media forms deepens narrative authenticity and audience empathy for underrepresented experiences.
- Theatrical Exploration of Existential Themesmethodology: existential_questioningBy using theatrical storytelling to engage audiences in existential questioning, the organization provokes reflection on memory, identity, and self-invention, because confronting fundamental human questions fosters transformative audience experiences.