named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
BPAC Company
Advanced program for 9th–12th graders featuring a Broadway intensive in NYC with workshops and a showcase
Birthday Parties
Themed theater parties with red carpet entrance, performances, and crafts for children ages 3–12
Junior Company
Program for 4th–8th graders that includes participation in the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta
Musical Theatre Productions
Fully staged musicals for kids, youth, and teens, with two shows annually per age group, performed at Beacon High School
Performing Arts Classes
Year-round classes in acting, improv, music, dance, and art for children from toddlers to teens, including private instruction
Summer Camps
Themed camps including Storybook Camp, Broadway Bound, Musical Theatre Camp, and Playwright's Playground for various age groups
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Hosts youth theatre enrichment events and festivalsOrganizes and participates in national youth theatre festivals including the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta and Sacramento, providing students with adjudicated performance opportunities, professional workshops, and showcases. Also runs the BPAC Company and Junior Company programs that involve travel to enhance theatrical training.
- Provides performing arts education and training for youthOffers ongoing classes, workshops, and summer camps in acting, improv, music, dance, and art for children and toddlers, with individualized attention and creative development. Programs include Storybook Camp, Broadway Bound, Musical Theatre Camp, Playwright's Playground, and other week-long sessions for various age groups.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosts themed birthday parties and special events for childrenHosts birthday parties with customizable durations (90 minutes or 2 hours) and up to 20 children, featuring theatre-themed activities such as Mini-Musicals, improv games, sing-alongs, dance parties, crafts, and balloon-filled celebrations. Also hosts special events including pajama parties, movie nights, open mic nights, and creative play sessions.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operates and rents rehearsal studiosManages two dedicated rehearsal studios (Studio A at 329 Main St and Studio B at 327B Main Street) in Beacon, NY, offering them for public rental at $25 and $35 per hour respectively, for use by external individuals or groups.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Produces and stages musical theatre performances for youthProduces fully staged musical theatre performances annually for children and teens across three age groups—Kids, Youth, and Teens—with two productions per year per group. Past and upcoming productions include "A Chorus Line," "High School Musical Jr," and age-specific shows performed at a 900-seat theatre at Beacon High School.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$493K
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$487K99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$518K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$192K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$150
Net assets$73K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +252.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE VANDER LINDEN | CO-FOUNDER | 40 | $78K |
| KATE VANDER LINDEN | CO-FOUNDER | 40 | $78K |
board members · 3
- JANE BRIGUGLIO — SECRETARY
- MAUREEN MOYNIHAN — PRESIDENT
- TIMOTHY GRADY — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Beacon High School Partner — Hosts Main Stage performances in its 900-seat theatre.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and engage with the community.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform to share updates and engage with the community.
- Jake Partner — Co-leader of BPAC, contributing to a supportive and respectful educational environment.
- Jane Briguglio Partner — Board secretary and backstage manager at Beacon Performing Arts Center.
- Junior Theatre Festival Partner — BPAC students participate in the Junior Theatre Festival, attending workshops, presenting performances, and receiving adjudication.
- Kate Partner — Co-leader of BPAC, contributing to a safe and encouraging environment for student performers.
- Maureen Moynihan Partner — President of the Beacon Performing Arts Center board.
- Tim Grady Partner — Co-founder and board treasurer of Beacon Performing Arts Center, serving as youth & teen choreographer and dance instructor.
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-as-Educator Modelmethodology: artist-as-educatorBy employing professional theatre artists as educators, we produce higher engagement and aspiration in students, because role modeling from working artists inspires a love of storytelling and raises the standard of artistic and personal development.
- Financial Access Model for Arts Educationmethodology: financial_access_modelBy offering scholarships and affordable fees, we produce broad access to performing arts education for local youth, because reducing financial barriers enables participation across socioeconomic groups and promotes equity in the arts.
- Youth Development Through Theatermethodology: youth_development_through_theaterBy using theater as a tool for artistic exploration, we produce rapid personal growth in youth, because immersive engagement in performance fosters self-confidence, creativity, expression, and teamwork in a structured, supportive environment.