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AMERICAN THEATER OF ACTORS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132977840 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$356K
expenses
$341K
net assets
$30K
employees
2
volunteers
4
program ratio
59%
mission · from form 990

American Theatre of Actors was founded to provide actors directors and playwrights with a creative space in which to work without the pressures of commercial theatre. We produce new works and classics. Our venue also serves other theatre-makers in need of a theatrical space.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Theatre of Actors provides a creative space for actors, directors, and playwrights to develop and produce new works and classics outside the pressures of commercial theatre. Based in New York, the organization operates a venue that supports its own productions and hosts other theatre-makers. It focuses on artistic development through production opportunities and shared performance space.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $72K
    Productions & Co-Production. Fulfilling our mission to produce new plays 17 and classical plays 10 to round out the training we provide to artists. These costs are for raw materials costumes props set advertising printing etc.
  2. #2 $105K
    Maintenance of the venue for our productions and hosting other production companies.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Productions & Co-Production
Produces new and classical plays to support artist training and development. In 2024, produced 17 new works and 10 classics, with expenses of $71,524 and program revenue of $74,175.
Venue Maintenance and Hosting
Operates and maintains a theatrical space used for in-house productions and rented to other theatre companies. Generated $161,600 in program revenue in 2024 with expenses of $104,900.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintenance of theatrical venue
      Maintains a theatrical venue used for its own productions and by external production companies, supporting broader access to performance space.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Production of new and classical plays
      Produces new and classical plays annually as part of its core programming, with at least 10 new plays and 3 classical plays produced to support artist training.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$356K
Contributions & grants$119K33%
Program service revenue$237K67%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$341K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$30K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +38.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
James Jennings President - Artistic Director 65 $73K
Jane Culley Vice President 14 $57K
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Other production companies Partner — Hosts other production companies at its venue.
strategies · 2

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 Training Through Production
    methodology: artist-training-through-production
    By producing new and classical plays, the organization provides comprehensive training for artists, because immersive participation in high-quality theatrical productions develops practical skills, artistic range, and professional discipline.
  • Venue Sharing for Community Access
    methodology: venue-sharing-for-community-access
    By sharing performance space with other production companies, the organization strengthens the broader theatre community, because increased access to quality venues fosters artistic collaboration, expands opportunities for emerging groups, and promotes equitable resource distribution.