named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Acting Classes
Weekly acting classes for adults focusing on improvisation, monologues, scene study, and performance techniques in a supportive environment
Free In-School Workshops
Workshops at Kingston High School and other partner schools focusing on theatre, communication, and empathy-building to address social issues among youth
International Tours and Productions
Full-scale theatrical productions and workshops presented across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, including past performances in Germany, France, the UK, and Palestine
Page to Stage
Program for seniors that combines play readings, discussion groups, and attendance at rehearsals and performances with talkbacks
Summer Youth Workshops
Annual summer program for ages 9-18 covering movement, voice, improvisation, and acting techniques, culminating in a free public presentation
The Legacy Project
Free in-school workshops for high school students that use the play "Legacy" to combat bullying, racism, and anti-Semitism; includes creative writing, oral presentation, and video production components aligned with Common Core standards
This is Us - Kingston Youth!
Youth program in partnership with the Kingston Boys and Girls Club where participants create videos exploring personal challenges and experiences
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 2 activities
- Conduct international and national theatre workshopsConducted 73 workshops across the U.S. between 2015 and 2019 and over 77 workshops in the U.K., Germany, and France in 1997, focused on combating bullying, racism, and anti-Semitism through theatre-based education.
- Deliver in-school theatre workshops for youthProvides free in-school workshops in New York City and Upstate New York, including at Kingston High School and five NYC high schools through The Legacy Project, focused on combating bullying, racism, and anti-Semitism through theatre, writing, and communication to build empathy among youth.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Offer youth and community theatre workshopsConducts annual summer youth workshops for participants aged 9–18 in movement, voice, improvisation, and acting techniques, culminating in a free public presentation. Also runs the "This is Us - Kingston Youth!" program, creating videos with youth from the Kingston Boys and Girls Club to explore personal challenges.
- Provide adult theatre education classesOffers ongoing weekly acting classes for adults, including a Thursday class focused on warm-ups, improvisation, monologues, and scene study, and a Monday intermediate class emphasizing advanced techniques and bold acting choices, all aimed at skill development through creative play and self-discovery.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Deliver virtual theatre programming during public health emergenciesPresented online classes, workshops, and Zoom-based theatrical productions during the COVID-19 pandemic, integrating fundraising components for local organizations such as Family of Woodstock, New Horizons Refugee Program, and Woodstock Food Pantry.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Engage older adults through theatre participationRuns the Page to Stage program, which involves seniors in play readings, discussions, and attendance at rehearsals, performances, and talkbacks, fostering intergenerational engagement with theatre.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Present music theatre and interdisciplinary performancesProduces and presents music theatre works such as "Legacy," incorporating archival footage, film, and live original Klezmer music and song to tell true stories of Jewish families escaping Berlin before WWII, with public performances scheduled annually.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present full-scale theatrical productionsStages three or more mainstage productions annually in Kingston, NY, including works such as "Three Sisters," "Job," and original plays like "Legacy," with performances held at Bethany Hall at Old Dutch Church. Productions explore themes of personal acceptance, home, and meaningful life, and include evening and matinee showings.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host performances of visiting theatre productionsPresents performances by other theatre companies, such as DZIECI'S Fools Mass, with multiple showings including matinees and evening performances in Kingston, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$249K
Contributions & grants$209K84%
Program service revenue$40K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$218K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising58%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$155K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$155K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALEXIA HOWARD — DIRECTOR
- GORMAN J RUGGIERO — DIRECTOR
- JOAN S CRAIG DR — DIRECTOR
- KAREN GILL — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BLOOM — DIRECTOR
- PEDRO REYES — DIRECTOR
- SUZANNAH KELLNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Bethany Hall Partner — Provides venue space for adult acting classes in Kingston, NY.
- Bethany Hall Partner — Venue hosting performances of "Job by Max Wolf Friedlich"
- Bethany Hall Partner — Venue hosting performances of "Three Sisters" by Voicetheatre.
- Bethany Hall Partner — Venue hosting performances of Voicetheatre's production "Legacy" in Kingston, NY.
- Bordeaux-Bristol Association Partner — Invited The Legacy Project to present in France
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre Partner — Cooperated with Voice Theatre in 1995 to produce Legacy in Bristol, UK
- Centre National Jean Moulin Partner — Hosted The Legacy Project at The Resistance Museum
- Cultural Ministry of Hanover Government — Invited The Legacy Project to present in Germany
- Dzieci Theatre Company Partner — Collaborates to present "Dzieci's Fools Mass" as part of the performance season.
- European Commission Government — Sponsored The Legacy Project in 1997 as one of ten selected projects from the UK to combat racism
- Family of Woodstock Partner — Partner organization supported through fund drives during online performances.
- Kingston Boys and Girls Club Partner — Collaborates with Voice Theatre on youth workshops focused on personal storytelling and video creation.
- NYC Board of Education Government — Funded The Legacy Project
- New Horizons Refugee Program Partner — Partner organization supported through fund drives during online performances.
- New York Coalition for the Homeless Partner — Partner organization supported through fund drives during online performances.
- Old Dutch Church Partner — Hosted performances of DZIECI'S Fools Mass in Kingston, NY.
- Old Dutch Church Partner — Provides venue space for performances
- Old Dutch Church Partner — Provides venue space for performances at Bethany Hall.
- SOS-Racisme Partner — Partnered with Voice Theatre to present The Legacy Project
- Woodstock Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization supported through fund drives during online performances.
strategies · 3
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 for Unity through Shared Humanitymethodology: arts-for-unityBy using theater to highlight shared human experiences across ethnic, linguistic, and national lines, we foster mutual respect and inclusion because storytelling creates empathetic connections that transcend social divisions.
- Original and Immersive Storytelling for Emotional Engagementmethodology: immersive_storytellingBy creating original, in-house theatrical works using immersive techniques like candlelit staging and multimedia elements, we deepen emotional engagement with complex themes because atmospheric authenticity enhances audience connection and reflection.
- Theatre for Social Empathy in Youthmethodology: theatre-for-social-empathyBy engaging students in theatre-based narrative sharing and interactive workshops, we reduce prejudice and build empathy because personal storytelling in a safe, structured environment enables youth to connect emotionally with diverse lived experiences.