named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
12 Angry Electrics
Solo performance by William Electric Black, inspired by 12 Angry Men, in which he portrays all twelve jurors in a theatrical courtroom drama
Community Sing!
Inclusive group singing event led by a vocal coach, featuring rounds, folk songs, and improvisation for all ages and skill levels
Hamlet
90-minute touring production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, adapted for student and general audiences by Catskill Mountain Shakespeare
Mariposa/Butterfly
Bilingual play in English and Spanish for children 4+ and their families, featuring a puppet-making workshop and a story about cross-cultural friendship
Sound Baths
Meditative events with percussive vibrations from gongs and singing bowls, led by healer and percussionist Marcel Smith
Summer Shortcuts
Annual festival of ten-minute plays selected from national submissions, performed by a rotating ensemble and directed by local artists
The Hundred Acre Wood
Immersive, interactive theater experience for children ages 2–8 based on A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 2 activities
- Presenting readings and developmental performancesHosts readings and developmental performances of new plays, including works for young audiences, adaptations, and plays addressing social issues such as gun violence. These include rehearsed readings, live-reads with sound effects, and national collaborative events.
- Producing annual Summer Shortcuts festival of short playsProduces an annual festival featuring six to eight new ten-minute plays selected from open submissions, with multiple performances over two weekends. The festival includes staged readings, workshops, and full productions, and has been ongoing for at least 16 iterations.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in theater operations and productionUtilizes volunteers in key operational and production roles including box office, concessions, technical support, and event promotion to support its theater programming.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Hosting sound bath and healing eventsHosts recurring sound bath events featuring percussionist Marcel Smith, using gongs and singing bowls for meditative vibrational healing. Events are held on seasonal equinoxes and solstices and at other scheduled times throughout the year.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Producing original and established theater productionsStages full-length, one-act, and ten-minute plays, including original works, established plays like The Fantasticks and Hamlet, and bilingual performances for children such as Mariposa/Butterfly. Productions are presented in-person and for school audiences, with recurring performances and touring collaborations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Presenting live radio play performances and broadcastsProduces and broadcasts live radio plays with actors, live sound effects, and original music, including adaptations of It's a Wonderful Life, Thunder Mountain, and Wildflowers. These are simulcast on WIOX Radio and MTC Channel 20 and presented as live events at The Open Eye Theater.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$189K
Contributions & grants$172K91%
Program service revenue$15K8%
Investment income$600%
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expenses
Total expenses$146K
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balance sheet
Total assets$93K
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Net assets$87K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +84.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MACAU | ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $21K |
| AMARAE BROCKWAY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $16K |
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Catskill Mountain Shakespeare Partner — Collaborated on a discussion event promoting their touring production of “The Tempest” at The Open Eye Theater.
- Catskill Mountain Shakespeare Partner — Collaborates to present a touring production of "Hamlet"
- Catskill Mountain Shakespeare Partner — Hosts performances by the school touring company, including a production of *Hamlet*.
- Catskill Mountain Shakespeare Company Partner — Presented their touring production of "Hamlet" in collaboration with The Open Eye Theater
- Cellar Door Cinema Club Partner — Collaborates with Jack Warren to curate animated film screenings
- Historical Society of Middletown Partner — Co-presented the theatrical production "Middletown and the Revolution"
- Leicester Bay Theatricals Partner — Collaborates with Leicester Bay Theatricals to present authorized performances of plays, including "The Road to Riverbank."
- Leicester Bay Theatricals Partner — Partnered to present readings of published ten-minute plays, with one selected for production in Summer Shortcuts XIV at The Open Eye Theater.
- MTC Channel 20 Partner — Partners to broadcast theater productions on television.
- Michelle Macau Partner — Director of The Fantasticks and point of contact for casting inquiries.
- SUNY Delhi Partner — Features Simon Purdy, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Delhi, in community discussions on gun violence.
- The Arts Inn Collective Partner — Features representatives from the Collective in programming and discusses their collaborative events.
- The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown Partner — Co-presented the living history program "Middletown and the Revolution: Voices from the Frontier."
- The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown Partner — Hosts the living history program "Voices from the Delaware Frontier" at The Open Eye Theater.
- The Masterworks Theater Company Partner — Co-presented a reading of "The Springvale Armadillo" in New York City
- WIOX Community Radio Catskills Partner — Collaborates on the "Playtime" radio program broadcast on 91.3 FM and streaming online.
- WIOX Community Radio Catskills Partner — Partners with WIOX Community Radio to broadcast live conversations and performances related to theater programming.
- WIOX Radio Partner — Collaborates with WIOX Radio 91.3FM to broadcast theatrical performances and programs.
- WIOX Radio Partner — Collaborates with WIOX Radio to broadcast live performances and readings on 91.3 FM and via streaming.
- WIOX Radio Partner — Partner for broadcasting plays in the Catskills and streaming worldwide.
- WIOX Radio 91.3 FM Partner — Collaborates on simulcasting theater productions.
- WIOX Radio 91.3FM Network — Broadcast partner for the "Playtime" series, airing monthly theater-related programs at 6PM ET.
- WIOX Radio 91.3FM Partner — Co-presented the "Playtime" series of radio broadcasts and events.
strategies · 5
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.
- Bilingual and Culturally Inclusive Theater for Cross-Cultural Connectionmethodology: inclusive_castingBy using bilingual storytelling and inclusive casting practices, the organization fosters cross-cultural understanding and accessibility for diverse audiences, because language-inclusive and representationally diverse performances lower barriers to engagement and promote empathy among multilingual families and underrepresented communities.
- Development-Oriented Theater Ecosystem for Emerging Works and Artistsmethodology: new-play-developmentBy supporting new play development through workshops, staged readings, and original work premieres, the organization advances artistic innovation and playwright growth because iterative, performance-based feedback loops improve creative output and increase the likelihood of broader dissemination.
- Early Childhood Theater as Developmental Engagementmethodology: early_childhood_theaterBy designing theatrical content specifically for young audiences (ages 2–8), the organization supports early cognitive and emotional development because age-tailored performances match developmental stages and foster foundational arts engagement through accessible, interactive storytelling.
- Immersive and Multisensory Theater for Engagement and Learningmethodology: total theaterBy integrating dance, drama, music, and myth into avant-garde performances, the organization creates immersive theatrical experiences that deepen audience engagement and enhance educational impact because multisensory storytelling increases emotional resonance and retention.
- Technology-Integrated Theater to Examine Contemporary Authorship and Creativitymethodology: technology-integrated theaterBy incorporating virtual reality and AI into theatrical storytelling, the organization explores evolving notions of authorship and technology’s role in creative expression because technologically mediated performances provoke critical reflection on the intersection of art and emerging tools.