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THE GREEK THEATRE FOUNDATION INC

ASTORIA, NY · EIN 205148796 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · ellinikotheatro.org
revenue
$6K
expenses
$8K
net assets
$4K
employees
mission · from form 990

CULTIVATION,PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY GREEK THEATRICAL AND PERFORMANCE ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Greek Theatre Foundation Inc promotes classical and contemporary Greek theatrical arts through international performances, festivals, and educational programming. The organization has produced stage adaptations of works by Euripides, Aristophanes, Sophocles, and other Greek writers, presenting them globally over a 45-year period. Based in New York, it serves audiences interested in Greek culture and performance, with recent activities centered on touring productions and multilingual artistic projects.

named programs · 24 · from sources

What they call their work

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Children’s theatre adaptation of the Dickens classic, produced with a Greek cultural lens
AGAMEMNON
Production of Aeschylus’ tragedy, part of the Oresteia trilogy
ALEXANDRIAD - Part I, The Early Years
Biographical or historical play about Alexander the Great
BIRTH OF A NATION - The Makriyannis Memoirs
Dramatic interpretation of historical Greek texts related to national identity
CAVAFY - Poet of the City
Theatrical presentation centered on the life and work of Greek poet C.P. Cavafy
CREATION OF BIG BANG HIGH SCHOOL
Educational or youth-oriented theatrical project blending science and performance
ELECTRA
Stage adaptation of Sophocles’ tragedy
EPITHEORISI - A Revue
Artistic revue likely featuring commentary on Greek culture and society
EROTOKRITOS - An oratorio
Musical-theatrical adaptation of the Cretan epic poem
HAPPY SUNSET
Production by Manolis Korres, likely a contemporary Greek dramatic work
HOMER SINGS - In the Languages of the World
Multilingual performance of Homeric texts, promoting cross-cultural engagement
IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS
Stage production of Euripides' tragedy, part of the organization's repertoire of classical Greek plays
LYSISTRATA
Production of Aristophanes’ comedy about peace and gender politics
NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF MODERN GREEK PLAYS
Annual or periodic festival showcasing contemporary Greek drama in New York
PANDORA
Children’s theatre production based on Greek mythology
SMYRNE
Production reflecting on the history and culture of Smyrna (Izmir), likely tied to the Greek diaspora
SOKRATES NOW
Performance exploring the life and philosophy of Socrates
SONGS OF RESISTANCE
Performance highlighting music and poetry of resistance in Greek history
TALE WITHOUT TITLE
Production based on the work of Iakovos Kambanellis, a prominent Greek playwright
THE BEAUTIFUL DARK
Performance based on Sophocles’ trilogy, reinterpreting classical themes
THE BIRDS
Production of Aristophanes' comedy, adapted for contemporary performance
THE NANNIES
Production based on the work of Giorgos Skourtis, focusing on social or familial themes
THE REPUBLIC
Adaptation of Plato’s philosophical work for the stage
THEATRIKA
Ongoing series or festival showcasing Greek theatrical works
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Professional Theatrical Production 3 activities
    • Production of classical and contemporary Greek theatrical works
      Produces and stages classical Greek plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, as well as contemporary works rooted in Greek culture and literature. Productions include "Agamemnon," "Electra," "Iphigenia in Tauris," "Lysistrata," "The Birds," and "The Republic."
    • Production of modern and original works inspired by Greek themes
      Produces original and modern theatrical works inspired by Greek history, literature, and culture, including "Cavafy: Poet of the City," "Sokrates Now," "Birth of a Nation," "The Beautiful Dark," "Erotokritos," "Alexandriad, Part I: The Early Years," and "Smyrne."
    • Staging of works by modern Greek playwrights
      Produces plays by modern Greek dramatists, including "Tale Without Title" by Iakovos Kambanellis and "The Nannies" by Giorgos Skourtis.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Organization of festivals showcasing modern Greek plays
      Organizes the New York Festival of Modern Greek Plays to promote contemporary Greek drama and performance arts in the United States.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Production of children's theatre with Greek cultural themes
      Creates and stages theatrical productions for children that incorporate Greek cultural and literary themes, including "Pandora" and "A Christmas Carol."
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Production of musical and revue-style performances rooted in Greek culture
      Produces musical theatre, oratorios, and revues that celebrate Greek cultural expression, such as "Erotokritos," "Epitheorisi," "Songs of Resistance," and "Homer Sings," the latter performed in multiple languages.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$4K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -62.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ELIZABETH ROSS — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE XYDIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS SIMONIDES — BOARD MEMBER
  • VASSOS PAPAGAPITOS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • ATHENS2018 Partner — Collaborated on the International Performing Arts Festival.
  • Yannis Simonides Partner — Key member of the ET team and co-signatory of organizational communications.
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.

  • Cultural Preservation Through Arts
    methodology: cultural-preservation-through-arts
    By cultivating and promoting both classical and contemporary Greek theatrical works, we sustain cultural heritage and ensure its transmission to future generations because active artistic engagement preserves intangible cultural value.
  • Experiential Cultural Engagement
    methodology: cultural-experimental integration
    By integrating theatre, music, dance, and literature with experimental and improvisational teaching methods, we deepen cultural understanding and participation because active, creative learning fosters deeper connection than passive observation.
  • International Cultural Exchange
    methodology: international performing arts festival participation
    By participating in global performing arts festivals, we advance cross-cultural dialogue and visibility for Greek theatre because international platforms amplify shared artistic values and foster mutual learning.