named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CCYT Performance Company
Touring youth performance group that presents musicals, plays, and reviews at schools, festivals, and community events to promote confidence and self-worth in young audiences.
Hudson City School Drama Club
After-school and lunchtime drama programs offered in partnership with Hudson City School District to support student engagement and creative development.
Intern Program
Opportunity for college students and alumni to gain hands-on experience in technical theater, design, teaching, and production while mentoring younger participants.
Summer Musical Theatre Workshop
Annual summer program for ages 3–17 divided into age-based classes; includes training in acting, singing, improvisation, and technical theater, culminating in public performances.
Year-Round Classes
Ongoing classes focusing on vocal performance, theater history, physical theater, video editing, and other performing arts disciplines.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 4 activities
- After-School and Lunchtime Drama ClubsProduces and develops drama clubs during lunch and after-school hours at Hudson Intermediate School, providing ongoing engagement in theatre arts for students.
- Scenic Design Instruction for TeensProvides scenic design training to teens taught by a retired scenic charge from the New York Metropolitan Opera, offering specialized arts education aligned with professional theatre practices.
- Summer Musical Theatre Workshop for ChildrenOffers a summer workshop where children work with theatre professionals to develop skills in musical theatre, including rehearsals and performances of age-appropriate musicals divided into five age-based classes. The program takes place at locations such as Chatham High School, the Ghent Playhouse, and the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
- Youth Touring Performance CompanyOperates a traveling performance company of young students that presents musicals, plays, and reviews at local schools, book festivals, community gatherings, and fundraisers to educate audiences and build confidence in youth performers. The company was established in 2011.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Student Intern Program in Theatre ProductionRuns an intern program for older students and college-level participants that provides hands-on experience in technical theatre, set design, social media, video editing, and production support, preparing them for careers in the performing arts.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- William Sohmer Memorial ScholarshipAdministers a scholarship fund established in memory of scenic designer William Sohmer to cover tuition costs for students attending the Summer Musical Theatre Workshop.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$63K57%
Program service revenue$48K43%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$105K
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balance sheet
Total assets$49K
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Net assets$49K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DIA DELAMATER — DIRECTOR
- FR GARY GELFIENBEIN — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE LYTLE — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA NAPLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Chatham High School Partner — Hosts performances for the Summer Musical Theatre Workshop.
- Columbia County Network — Draws participants for its Performance Company from students throughout Columbia County.
- Ghent Playhouse Partner — Hosts performances for the Summer Musical Theatre Workshop.
- Hudson City School District Partner — Partners to produce and develop lunchtime and after-school drama clubs at Hudson Intermediate School.
- Jenny Laird Partner — Visited CCYT to see her musical performed by students.
- Mary Pope Osborne Partner — Visited CCYT to see her musical based on the Magic Tree House series performed by students.
- Metropolitan Opera Government — William Sohmer worked for 25 years at the Metropolitan Opera.
- New York Metropolitan Opera Partner — Collaborates through a retired scenic charge who teaches scenic design to CCYT students.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives funding from state arts council
- Peter Spears Partner — Spoke to CCYT staff and students about his film work, including Call Me By Your Name.
- Randy Courts Partner — Visited CCYT to see his musical performed by students.
- Santa Fe Opera Partner — William Sohmer previously worked at the Santa Fe Opera.
- Stewarts Shops Partner — Partnership through the Holiday Match program providing financial support
- Will Osbourne Partner — Visited CCYT to see his musical based on the Magic Tree House series performed by students.
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.
- Advanced Skill Development Through Professional Enrichmentmethodology: enrichment-through-professional-mentorshipBy integrating guest artists and specialized programming, the organization enhances technical and artistic training for advanced students, because exposure to professional mentors elevates skill acquisition and career readiness in theatre.
- Intergenerational Teaching & Leadership Continuitymethodology: intergenerational-teaching-modelBy involving alumni as teaching artists and leaders, the organization strengthens mentorship, builds community ownership, and reinforces role modeling, because former participants who return as staff embody achievable growth trajectories and deepen program sustainability.
- Youth Empowerment Through Artsmethodology: youth_empowerment_through_artsBy engaging youth in theatre and creative expression, the organization fosters personal growth, skill development, and confidence, because artistic participation provides a unique platform for empowerment and self-efficacy.