named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bum Phillips All-American Opera
Commissioned opera celebrating the life of NFL coach Bum Phillips, featuring music by Peter Stopschinski and libretto by Kirk Lynn, blending country themes with operatic form.
David Lang — Love Fail
International co-production and film adaptation of David Lang’s chamber opera based on Tristan and Isolde, created during COVID-19 lockdowns in collaboration with Australian Contemporary Opera Company.
M*cBeth
80-minute chamber opera adaptation of Verdi’s Macbeth, reimagined with political satire and modern aesthetics, co-produced with Australian Contemporary Opera Company and performed in New York and Australia.
Pearls for Spurs
Original play by Gates Leonard depicting a Florida trailer park family grappling with grief, neglect, and resilience through dark comedy and intense familial dynamics. Premiered in 2024 at A.R.T./New York Theatres.
Terminus
NYC premiere of Gabriel Jason Dean’s Southern Gothic drama exploring race, memory, and family legacy in rural Georgia, presented in association with New York Theatre Workshop.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Original musical play by Luke Landric examining American expatriate life in Dhahran, blending surrealism and social commentary.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 3 activities
- Co-produces performance works with international arts organizationsCollaborates with international partners such as the Australian Contemporary Opera Company and the Seoul Institute of the Arts to co-develop and co-produce performance works, including chamber operas and film adaptations, for developmental and premiere presentations in locations including South Korea, New York, and Australia.
- Commissions and develops new opera and theatrical worksInitiates and supports the creation of new performance pieces through commissioning and development, including the opera "Bum Phillips All-American Opera" and a performance work supported by the Venturous Theater Fund for a 2027 New York premiere.
- Produces experimental theater and opera performancesCreates and presents original, experimental theater and music-driven performances that explore socially relevant themes, challenge conventional theatrical forms, and integrate image-based, sound-centered approaches. The organization has presented work in the United States and internationally since 2010, including premieres of original plays and musical works such as "Terminus," "Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," and "Pearls for Spurs."
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports artists through ethical production and development practicesIntegrates ethical support for artists into its production and development processes, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation in the creation of new performance works.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$6K80%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +155.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Charlotte Simcock — Board Member
- Jessica Pohlman — Board Member
- John Harmon — Executive Director
- Karen Sullivan — Board Member
- Luke Leonard — Board Member/Artistic Director
- Sue Bailey — Board Member
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 59E59 Theaters Partner — Collaborating performance venue or presenting organization
- Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York Funder — Provided rental subsidy funding through its A.R.T./New York Theatres program for the premiere of "Pearls for Spurs"
- American Modern Ensemble Partner — Collaborating artistic organization
- Australian Contemporary Opera Company Partner — Co-produced the opera "M*cBeth" and the film adaptation of "love fail" with Monk Parrots
- Australian Contemporary Opera Company Partner — Collaborating artistic organization
- Crossroads Creative Lab Partner — Collaborating on the development of a performance work.
- Dixon Place Partner — Collaborating performance venue or presenting organization
- La MaMa ETC Partner — Collaborating performance venue or presenting organization
- La MaMa Spoleto Open Partner — Collaborating performance venue or presenting organization
- La MaMa Umbria International Partner — Collaborating performance venue or presenting organization
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Government — Administered public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund and Creative Engagement that supported multiple Monk Parrots productions
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Government — Supporting cultural organization and funder
- Nagambie Lakes Opera Festival Partner — International presenting partner
- New York Theatre Workshop Partner — Collaborating artistic organization
- PayPal Government — Platform used for processing tax-deductible donations.
- Puffin Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the 2024 premiere of "Pearls for Spurs"
- Seoul Institute of the Arts Funder — Provided financial support for the 2024 premiere of "Pearls for Spurs"
- Seoul Institute of the Arts Partner — Developmental partner in the creation of a performance work.
- Seoul Institute of the Arts Partner — International academic and artistic collaborator
- Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation Funder — Provided early support for the 2027 New York premiere of a performance work.
- Yarra Valley Opera Festival Partner — International presenting partner
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.
- Commissioning and Collaborative Performance Developmentmethodology: new_work_commissioningBy commissioning new operatic works and engaging audiences collaboratively in live performance, we foster artistic innovation and audience agency because co-creation deepens engagement and expands theatrical form.
- Cross-Cultural Exchange through International Co-Productionmethodology: international_co_productionBy developing international artistic partnerships and co-producing works across borders, we advance cross-cultural exchange and make new performances accessible to diverse audiences because shared creative processes bridge cultural divides.
- Experimental Theatre with Multidisciplinary Collaborationmethodology: experimental-theatreBy producing adventurous, experimental theatre through multidisciplinary collaboration and risk-taking, we confront questions of power, memory, and identity to provoke audience reflection and emotional engagement because innovative forms deepen societal introspection.
- Multi-Sensory, Ritual-Based Performance Designmethodology: multi-sensory performanceBy integrating modular scenes, bilingual text, commissioned music, projection, and formalist design into ritual-based performances, we create immersive, multi-sensory experiences that interrogate the surrender of power and societal collapse because sensory depth enhances psychological and cultural resonance.