named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dark Day Mondays Reading Series
Free public reading series offering space for new and developing theatrical works
Half-Baked Festival of Emerging Work
Annual festival supporting unfinished, experimental, and genre-defying theater projects through development and public presentation
What Heroin Sounds Like Outreach Initiative
Community-focused theater project addressing opioid addiction through performance and dialogue, including the world premiere of "A Shadow That Broke the Light"
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Engages in collaborative co-presentations and co-commissionsCollaborates with other theater companies, such as Die-Cast Theatre from Philadelphia, to co-create and present immersive theatrical experiences, including commissioned works like "The Prohibition Project: Ilium Was" and "Yellow."
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Offers artist training and creative development programsProvides masterclasses and workshops in devising, worldbuilding, and the "Praxis" performance practice for theatre and interdisciplinary artists to foster collective creativity and artistic growth.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produces professional theatrical productionsCreates and stages original, immersive, and experimental theater in non-traditional spaces throughout Troy, NY, including world premieres and adaptations of existing works. Productions often feature multiple simultaneous scenes and engage audiences through innovative formats such as haunted house reimaginings and site-specific performances.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports emerging theatrical work through the Half-Baked FestivalOperates and hosts the Half-Baked Festival of Emerging Work, now in its fourth year, which supports experimental, risk-taking, and in-development performance projects by providing a platform for early-stage theatrical development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funds external organizations through event proceedsDirects a portion of proceeds from specific performances, such as Americana Cosplay, to support The Ability Experience, an organization that empowers people with disabilities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$29K64%
Program service revenue$17K36%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Curro | Executive Director | 25 | $5K |
| David Girard | Artistic Director | 20 | $4K |
board members · 1
- Alexandra Tarantelli — Director of Finance
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- All Over Albany Partner — Featured Troy Foundry Theatre in a 2017 year-end list highlighting local creative projects.
- Die-Cast Partner — Collaborated with Die-Cast on the development and production of the theatrical work "Yellow."
- Die-Cast Partner — Collaborates on the creation and presentation of the immersive performance Americana Cosplay.
- Die-Cast Philly Partner — Collaborated with Die-Cast Philly on co-commissioned productions including "Yellow" and "Prohibition Project: Ilium Was."
- Die-Cast Theatre Partner — Collaborated with Troy Foundry Theatre to create "The Prohibition Project: Ilium Was."
- Die-Cast of Philadelphia Partner — Collaborated with Troy Foundry Theatre to create an immersive theatrical experience inspired by Victorian-era horror stories.
- Die-Cast of Philadelphia Partner — Collaborates with Troy Foundry Theatre to co-create the immersive theatrical production "Yellow."
- Google Partner — Uses Google Analytics and Google AdSense for site analytics and advertising.
- Historic Troy, NY Network — Produces work in and around Historic Troy, NY, engaging with its cultural and historical context.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding through the Statewide Community Regrants program
- The Ability Experience Partner — Receives a portion of proceeds from the Americana Cosplay performance to support its mission of empowering people with disabilities.
- The Arts Center of the Capital Region Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrants program funded by NYSCA
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.
- Civic Artistry Through Community Participationmethodology: civic-artistryBy integrating community volunteers into professional theatre production, the organization builds civic engagement and shared ownership because participatory art-making strengthens communal bonds and redefines who is seen as a creator.
- Collaborative Artistic Creation and Peer Learningmethodology: collaborative_creationBy engaging artists in shared creative processes and peer-driven development, the organization produces innovative theatrical work because collective experimentation fosters deeper artistic risk-taking and emergent ideas.
- Developmental Support for Experimental Workmethodology: developmental-supportBy prioritizing unfinished and evolving performances, the organization advances artistic innovation because creative breakthroughs emerge through iterative risk-taking and open-ended exploration.
- Immersive, Non-Traditional Theater as Narrative Innovationmethodology: immersive_theaterBy using site-specific locations, nonlinear narratives, and audience-driven pathways, the organization creates transformative audience experiences because disrupting conventional theatrical forms enables deeper emotional and intellectual engagement.
- Inclusive Artist Recruitment and Representationmethodology: inclusive artist recruitmentBy intentionally recruiting artists from non-traditional and underrepresented backgrounds, the organization enriches its creative output because diverse perspectives generate more authentic and resonant storytelling.