named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
BrickFlix
Collaborative film screening series presenting documentary and narrative films, often with social justice themes, in partnership with organizations like Soho Rep and INTAR Theatre.
Exponential Theater Festival
Annual festival showcasing innovative and experimental theater productions, featuring a curated selection of new works by avant-garde artists.
Resident Artist Program
Supports emerging and experimental artists with multi-week performance runs, providing space and resources to develop and present boundary-pushing work.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Co-present benefit performances for community organizationsCo-presents film and performance events with proceeds directed to support community organizations, such as the screening of 'Red November, Black November' benefiting the Beloved Community Center in Greensboro, NC.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Host annual Exponential Festival of experimental performanceOrganizes and hosts an annual multi-week festival each January featuring new, experimental works in all performance mediums, typically structured as split-bill programs with pieces ranging from 1 to 20 minutes in length.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host art exhibitions for visual and multimedia artistsHosts art exhibits featuring visual and multimedia artists at various career stages, complementing its performance programming.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present original theater and performance worksProduces and presents 250–300 live performances annually across two performance spaces in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, including original theater, dance, and experimental works by emerging and established artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$588K
Contributions & grants$284K48%
Program service revenue$180K31%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$125K
expenses
Total expenses$513K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$155K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$354K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$269K
Net assets$85K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Buchheister | Artistic Dir. | 20 | $23K |
board members · 7
- Christopher Bineham — Board Chair
- Joe Amstater — Board member
- Lauren Miller — Treasurer
- Mark Russell — Board member
- Patricia Ybarra — President
- Tina Satter — Board member
- Zeynep Akca — Secretary
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- 46 Minutes Collective Partner — Collaborating group acknowledged in the production credits of "How to Be Normal and Regular."
- Beloved Community Center Partner — Receives proceeds from the "Red November, Black November" event.
- Beloved Community Center Partner — Receives proceeds from the event "Red November, Black November" presented by The Brick Theater.
- Brick Aux Partner — Co-presenting venue for performances operated in conjunction with The Brick Theater.
- Culturebot Partner — Published interviews and features on The Brick’s theatrical productions.
- Exponential Festival Partner — Collaborates with The Brick on programming or production support.
- Eye on Dance Partner — Published reviews of dance and performance art presented at The Brick.
- INTAR Partner — Co-presents events such as "Red November, Black November" with The Brick Theater.
- INTAR Partner — Co-presents the BrickFlix event "Red November, Black November."
- INTAR Theatre Partner — Co-presents the screening of 'Red November, Black November' alongside The Brick and Soho Rep.
- New Jewish Center for Culture Partner — Collaborates with The Brick on cultural programming or production support.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding support for the ?!:New Works festival.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the ?!:New Works festival through state funding.
- New York Times Partner — Covered The Brick's productions in its culture section.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the ?!:New Works festival through state funding.
- Soho Rep Partner — Co-presents events such as "Red November, Black November" with The Brick Theater.
- Soho Rep Partner — Co-presents the BrickFlix event "Red November, Black November."
- Soho Rep Partner — Co-presents the screening of 'Red November, Black November' and collaborates on related programming.
- Stroller Scene Partner — Collaborates with Stroller Scene, as indicated by social media tag @strollerscene in connection with the production of "Strange Men".
- The Brooklyn Rail Partner — Featured coverage and reviews of performances at The Brick Theater.
- The Exponential Festival Partner — Hosts events for The Exponential Festival, a curated festival taking place annually in January across multiple Brooklyn venues.
- Vulture Partner — Reviewed multiple productions staged at The Brick Theater.
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.
- Artist Support Through Financial Access and Collaborationmethodology: artist_support_through_collaborationBy removing financial barriers and fostering long-term collaborative relationships, The Brick Theater enables emerging and experimental artists to sustain creative practice and build an inclusive artistic community, increasing artistic risk-taking and community cohesion.
- Incubation of Experimental Theatermethodology: experimental-theater-incubationBy operating as an arts incubator and using curated festival formats, The Brick Theater supports high-risk, innovative works through sustained developmental resources, enabling artists to explore complex themes like identity and vulnerability in a supportive environment.
- Sliding-Scale Accessibility Model for Audiencesmethodology: sliding-scale_accessibility_modelBy offering low-cost and sliding-scale ticket pricing, The Brick Theater increases audience access to experimental performances, particularly for underserved communities, thereby broadening public engagement with avant-garde art.