irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $53KEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, INCLUDING RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND INTERNSHIPS
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Programs
School residencies and internships providing arts education to local students
New Works Festival
Development and premiere of new plays, including What I Know Now which transitioned to mainstage production
Past Performances
Professional theater productions including world premieres, musicals, and classic plays such as Dear Evan Hansen, Cagney, and A Streetcar Named Desire
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver educational programs for students and schoolsProvides free theater attendance and educational programming for school groups through the Literature Live! program, having served over 43,000 students. The program includes performances of adapted literary works such as Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in theater operationsRecruits and utilizes volunteers to support mainstage shows, off-season concerts, comedy events, workshops, and special events, including greeting visitors, ushering, ticket scanning, and wayfinding assistance during performances.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Host New Works Festival for play developmentHosts an annual New Works Festival to develop and showcase new plays through staged readings, talkbacks, and critical discussion, supporting the creation of original theater content.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Host community access eventsHosts annual Heroes Night, offering complimentary admission to first responders and essential workers for a performance of Dear Evan Hansen.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operate theater facilities for public and rental useOperates a year-round community cultural center with a professional theater, lobby bar, concession stand, and box office, providing ticket services, assisted listening devices, and venue rentals for external groups.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present professional theater productionsOperates a 299-seat professional regional theater in Sag Harbor, NY, producing and presenting mainstage shows, concert performances, and new works annually, including world premieres and productions that have transferred to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and international venues. The theater presents a summer season and special events year-round, serving over 50,000 patrons annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.39M
Contributions & grants$2.76M51%
Program service revenue$2.48M46%
Investment income$62K1%
Other revenue$91K
expenses
Total expenses$5.51M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$2.68M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.18M
Cash$728K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.28M
Net assets$900K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY MITCHELL | PRES/EXEC DIR | 40 | $199K |
| CHRIS SIEFERT | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $155K |
| SCOTT SCHWARTZ | Director | 40 | $96K |
board members · 22
- CAROL KONNER — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE WACHTER-CAMPBELL — VICECHAIR
- DAN GASBY — Trustee
- DAVID FINK — Trustee
- ELISE LEVE — Trustee
- ERIC SEGAL — TRUSTEE
- FLORA SCHNALL — Trustee
- JENNIFER BARTLEY — TRUSTEE
- JOHN FRAWLEY — Treasurer
- JOY BEHAR — TRUSTEE
- KEITH GREEN — Trustee
- LESLIE MAYER — Trustee
- LORETTA KAUFMAN — Trustee
- LYNN MESTEL — Trustee
- MALA SANDER — TRUSTEE
- MYRA HACKEL — Trustee
- NINA LESAVOY — Trustee
- PATTY BAKER — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD KIND — TRUSTEE
- RIKI KANE LARIMER — TRUSTEE
- STEVEN TODRYS — CHAIRMAN
- STEWART F LANE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- 27east Partner — Media partner that has covered Bay Street Theater's productions and events.
- A.C.T. of Connecticut Partner — Co-produced a theatrical production with Bay Street Theater.
- Alan & Annette Leve Family Foundation Funder — Major supporter of the Literature Live! program
- Alan & Annette Leve Family Foundation Funder — Provided major support for a production at Bay Street Theater.
- Amy Berryman Partner — Playwright whose work "Walden" debuted at the New Works Festival and was later produced on the West End and selected for Second Stage’s Fall 2024 season.
- Baron's Cove Partner — Lodging partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Bruce Robert Harris Partner — Produced "Mister Halston" in association with Bay Street Theater.
- CARS Partner — Partners with CARS to facilitate vehicle donations for the nonprofit.
- Calissa Partner — Dining partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Canoe Place Partner — Lodging partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Cuneo Group Partner — Named in association with a financial account and stock transfer instructions
- Dan Terrasi & Mary Pagnotta Funder — Supporter of the Literature Live! program
- Deborah Brevoort Partner — Playwright whose work "My Lord, What a Night" debuted at the New Works Festival and went on to regional productions.
- Donna Karan Partner — Served as executive producer for "Mister Halston" in collaboration with Bay Street Theater.
- Dopo La Spiaggia Partner — Local dining partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Ed Littlefield Funder — Supporter of the Literature Live! program
- Goldbergs Partner — Local retail partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Hampton Coffee Company Partner — Coffee provider partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Il Capuccino Partner — Coffee and dining partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Jean-Georges at Topping Rose Partner — Dining partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Jen Silverman Partner — Playwright whose work "The Roommate" was featured in the New Works Festival and later produced regionally.
- Kenneth L. Grief Foundation Funder — Supporter of the Literature Live! program
- Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Funder — Supporter of the Literature Live! program
- Long Island Exchange Partner — Local business partner promoted to theater patrons.
- Melissa Errico Partner — Hosts Tony-nominated Broadway star Melissa Errico for a concert event.
- Merrill Lynch Partner — Financial institution involved in stock transfer and account management
- Nancy Stearns Funder — Supporter of the Literature Live! program
- Nancy Thompson Partner — House Manager coordinating volunteer engagement
- Office of the New York State Attorney General Government — References state guidelines on service animals issued by the New York State Attorney General’s office.
- RISK Strategies Funder — Supporter of the Literature Live! program
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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.
- Artist-Driven Intimacymethodology: artist-driven intimacyBy bringing together top-tier artists to reinterpret classics and develop new works in an intimate theater space, the organization heightens emotional resonance and audience immersion because physical closeness amplifies the impact of character-driven storytelling and live performance nuance.
- Arts Education Through Accessmethodology: arts-education-outreachBy offering free access to classic theater performances and using literature-based productions, the organization promotes arts education and critical thinking among students because exposure to live, text-based theater cultivates free expression, empathy, and intellectual engagement in young audiences.
- Community-Engaged Theatermethodology: community-engaged_theaterBy presenting new, classic, and contemporary theatrical works in an intimate setting, the organization fosters collective artistic experiences that challenge and entertain diverse audiences, deepening community connection through shared cultural participation because engagement is strengthened when audiences and artists co-create meaning in live performance.
- Gender-Recentering Adaptationmethodology: gender_recentering_adaptationBy adapting classic plays to center and empower female characters, the organization reinvigorates traditional narratives to reflect contemporary values and promote equity because reframing canonical works through an inclusive lens increases relevance and deepens audience engagement with enduring themes.
- New Works Development Ecosystemmethodology: new-works-developmentBy using staged readings, talkbacks, and critical discussion to develop new plays, the organization supports emerging playwrights and innovates the theatrical canon because iterative, audience-informed feedback loops improve artistic quality and increase community investment in original work.