irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6KEDUCATION INITIATIVE: IN ITS 14th YEAR, A COHORT OF 22 STUDENTS (AGES 11-15), TWO STUDENT LEADERS and SIX PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS SPENT FIVE DAYS EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS OF PLAYWRITING AND THEATRE-MAKING RESULTING IN THE STUDENTS CREATING THEIR OWN PLAYS AND SHARING THEM IN A PUBLIC PRESENTATION.
- #2 $72KARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT: ON-GOING PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELPMENT OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING MISCELLANEOUS WORKSHOPS, ARTIST RESIDENCIES AND COMMISSIONS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Artistic Development
Ongoing programming supporting professional theater artists through workshops, artist residencies, commissions, festivals (e.g., Parity Plays Festival), and mentorship programs.
Education Initiative
Annual theater-making intensive for youth aged 11–15, focusing on playwriting and theater creation, culminating in public or virtual performances of original student plays.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 3 activities
- Developing new plays through commissions, readings, and workshopsCommissions new theatrical works, such as "Reformer" by Rachel Herron, and supports development through staged readings, Play Hotel workshops (held 4–6 times annually), and public sharings. These programs foster early-stage creation and include open rehearsals and audience dialogue, with workshops lasting 3–10 days and culminating in free public presentations.
- Operating artist residency and mentorship programs for emerging theater artistsRuns the CoCo Residency, now in its ninth year, which provides early and mid-career theater artists with workspace, community, and stipends. Also operates a mentorship program launched in 2020 that pairs professional artists with POC alumni of its Education Initiative, supporting career advancement and leadership development.
- Presenting public festivals and readings of new plays by underrepresented voicesProduces the Parity Plays Festival, which presents public readings of four new plays each year developed and led by female and trans playwrights and directors, advancing equity in theater. The festival is part of ongoing programming to amplify marginalized voices.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Co-presenting collaborative and virtual theatrical worksCo-presents innovative theatrical works such as the virtual musical "THE GODDAMN TOONY LUNES" in collaboration with Rat Queen Theatre Co, demonstrating a commitment to experimental formats and collaborative production models.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Creating and distributing original audio theater contentCreated and released "PLEASURE MACHINE," a nine-episode audio thriller exploring authenticity and pleasure under capitalism, expanding its artistic output beyond live performance into digital formats.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Delivering free theater education intensives for youthOffers free, multi-day theater-making intensives for students aged 11–15, both in-person and virtually, focusing on playwriting and theater creation. Programs have included five-day in-person workshops and six-Saturday virtual intensives, culminating in public performances or sharings, with participation from students across the US and reaching approximately 150 audience members in virtual settings.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting annual benefit events and fundraising campaignsHosts annual benefit events, including a 15th-anniversary celebration featuring a digital auction, and has raised over $18,000 for external causes such as the New York Abortion Access Fund through special performances. Also conducted successful Kickstarter campaigns in 2016 and 2018 to fund productions.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing world premiere and New York premiere theatrical productionsProduces and co-produces world premiere and New York premiere plays, including recent productions such as "BITE ME" by Eliana Pipes, "STILL" by Lia Romeo, "MINOR·ITY" by Francisca Da Silveira, and "THE SURGEON AND HER DAUGHTERS" by Chris Gabo, with full creative teams and public performances. The organization has produced at least 21 world premieres and two New York premieres, many of which have received critical acclaim and subsequent stagings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$647K
Contributions & grants$598K92%
Program service revenue$39K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$611K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$112K
Grants paid out$138K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$502K
Cash$206K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$481K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIENNE CAMPBELL-HOLT | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 35 | $78K |
| HEATHER COHN | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | 35 | $74K |
board members · 20
- AJ STRASSER — DIRECTOR
- ALEX MARRS — CO-CHAIR
- AMY ASHTON — DIRECTOR
- AMY GROESCHEL — SECRETARY
- ANDREW PERLMUTTER — CO-CHAIR
- ANNIE SHEA GRANEY — DIRECTOR
- ATO ESSANDOH — DIRECTOR
- AUDREY VUONG BROOME — DIRECTOR
- BRALEY DEGENHARDT — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH DECOTIS — DIRECTOR
- EBONY VINES — DIRECTOR
- IRENE LAZARIDIS — DIRECTOR
- JULIA JONES — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL DEMATTEO — TREASURER
- RAYMOND LEVIN — DIRECTOR
- ROANN COSTIN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERTA KELLY — DIRECTOR
- SENDHIL RAMAMURTHY — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN LEVENSON — DIRECTOR
- TOMI OLABANJI — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- A.R.T./New York Partner — Collaborating theater company where cast members have performed.
- Abrons Arts Center Partner — Collaborating arts organization where cast members have performed.
- Actor’s Equity Network — Engages union actors who are members of Actor’s Equity in its productions.
- Adrienne Campbell-Holt Partner — Artistic Director who meets with resident artists quarterly to support creative collaboration.
- Adrienne Campbell-Holt Partner — Director of the workshop presentation of "DANCE MOMS".
- Antoinette Nwandu Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Arena Stage Partner — Collaborating theater company where cast members have performed.
- Cate Yu Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Cherry Lane Theater Partner — Previously participated in the Cherry Lane Mentor Project where "The Surgeon and Her Daughters" was first workshopped in 2016.
- Cherry Lane Theatre Partner — Collaborating theater company where cast members have performed.
- Chiara Atik Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Clare Barron Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Danya Taymor Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- GT Upchurch Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Gatherer Enterprises Partner — Recognized as a supporter or collaborator in the production of "Reformer".
- HERE Arts Center Partner — Hosted multiple Colt Coeur productions including DRY LAND, CAL IN CAMO, EMPATHITRAX, and DODI & DIANA.
- Jeremy O. Harris Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Juri Onuki Partner — Provides movement consultation for the production.
- Justice Hehir Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Kate Cortesi Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Kickstarter Partner — Platform used to run successful crowdfunding campaigns for theater productions.
- Laura Jacqmin Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Level Forward Partner — Collaborated with Colt Coeur to produce a benefit reading of Dry Land to raise funds for the New York Abortion Access Fund.
- Lily Padilla Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Lincoln Center Partner — Collaborating arts organization where cast members have performed.
- Lindsey Ferrentino Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- MJ Kaufman Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- MTC Partner — Collaborating theater company where cast members have performed.
- Melissa Crespo Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
- Natalie Margolin Partner — Playwright or director participant in Play Hotel workshops
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strategies · 4
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 Incubation to Sustain Creative Development and Equitymethodology: artist_incubationBy providing residencies, commissions, stipends, and mentorship, the company supports early and mid-career artists—especially from marginalized backgrounds—to sustain artistic growth amid systemic underfunding, because structured support lowers barriers to entry and fosters long-term field diversity.
- Collective Creation for Distinctive Artistic Outputmethodology: collective_creationBy engaging actors, playwrights, and designers in joint invention, the company produces innovative theater that emerges from collaborative authorship, because shared creative ownership yields richer, more authentic narratives than individual authorship alone.
- Public Dialogue in Play Development for Community-Informed Artmethodology: artist-audience_dialogue_in_developmentBy sharing works-in-progress through public presentations followed by artist-audience dialogue, the company refines new plays with real-time community feedback, because iterative development informed by audience response strengthens narrative relevance and connection.
- Socio-Political and Character-Driven Storytelling for Audience Engagementmethodology: socio-political_storytellingBy developing new plays that use intimate, character-driven narratives to interrogate socio-political tensions, the company fosters deep audience engagement and empathy, because personal stories grounded in realistic social contexts make complex issues emotionally accessible and catalyze reflection.