named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Box Spring 2026: A Festival of One-Act Plays
Biannual festival presenting new comedic and dramatic one-act plays written, directed, and performed by local talent, with talkbacks after select performances.
Improv 101: Foundations of Improvisation
Eight-week improv training course covering long-form games, scene work, and performance skills, culminating in a public showcase with professional improv groups.
Music in the Box Series
Live music series featuring jazz, singer-songwriter, and swing performances by regional and nationally recognized artists in WCT’s black box theater.
On-Camera Audition Technique
Eight-week course for actors to develop film and television audition skills using professional studio equipment and scene work.
That's (Not) All She Wrote V
Annual showcase of plays and monologues written and performed by women, featuring an open-mic format and immersive cabaret-style audience experience.
The Thomas Hardy Project
World premiere production of an award-winning play by Becca Blackmore, selected as part of the national AACT NewPlayFest and slated for publication in the festival anthology.
Verses & Vignettes
Spoken word and storytelling event interwoven with improvised theater scenes, produced by WCT member Jessica W. Bonds.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 4 activities
- Host new play development programsHosts the WCT Lab series and staged readings for new full-length plays, including works like "Hopewell Junction" by Misha Sinclair, to support the development of original theatrical works through monthly critique and reading sessions.
- Host open-mic and spoken word eventsHosts an open-mic event where playwrights read their own work in a cabaret-style setting and produces evenings combining spoken word poetry and improvised scenes.
- Present women-centered theater showcasesPresents the annual "That's (Not) All She Wrote" series, a festival of plays and monologues written and performed by women, with the fifth annual edition recently staged.
- Produce and present one-act play festivalsProduces and presents "Box Spring," an annual festival of original one-act plays written, directed, and performed by local artists, with "Box Spring 2026" being a recent iteration.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Conduct youth and community theater outreachRuns programs to develop youth theater and conducts outreach to local senior residences and arts organizations to broaden community engagement in the arts.
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Puppetry and Improv Theater Programs 1 activity
- Host improv theater events and performancesOrganizes regular improv nights, hosts professional improv groups from the Hudson Valley and NYC, and produces showcase performances by students from its "Improv 101: Foundations of Improvisation" class.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present music performance seriesHosts the "Music in the Box" series featuring live jazz and singer-songwriter performances by artists such as Alexis Cole, KJ Denhert, and Peter Calo, with events offered in limited-seating, ticketed formats.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present mainstage theatrical productionsProduces and presents two mainstage plays annually, including world premieres such as "The Thomas Hardy Project" and "The Girl in Blue Armchair," with recent productions staged in 2025 and 2026.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$51K39%
Program service revenue$72K55%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$69K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alan Lutwin — Board Member/ President
- Albi Gorn — Board Member
- Brian Bagot — Board Member
- Chasity Perez — Board Member
- Jessica Valente — Board Member
- Kim Chandler — Board Member/VP
- Rofa Abayon — Board Member
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- Alexis Cole Partner — Jazz vocalist featured in WCT's Music in the Box series.
- American Association of Community Theatre Network — WCT is a regional producing theater for AACT's NewPlayFest.
- American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) Network — Selected as one of six regional producing theaters for the AACT's NewPlayFest, a national festival.
- Anne Carpenter Partner — Vocalist in WCT’s Living Music Events and performer in the Music in the Box series.
- ArtsWestchester Funder — Provides support to Westchester Collaborative Theater
- ArtsWestchester Funder — Recipient of production grants from ArtsWestchester
- Cadge Productions Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Capriccio Pizza Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Carpet Giant of NY Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Clamour Theatre Company Partner — Administered the playwriting competition in which "The Thomas Hardy Project" won the Clay & Water award.
- DDS Diner Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- David Finck Partner — Bassist performing with Alexis Cole at WCT's event.
- Dramatic Publishing Company Partner — Will publish "The Thomas Hardy Project" in the AACT NewPlayFest Anthology.
- Dramatists Guild Network — Professional association of which Lori Myers is a member.
- Fourth Fridays Peekskill Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Fred's Auto Repair Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Gary Versace Partner — Accompanying musician (pianist, organist, accordionist) in a performance presented by Westchester Collaborative Theater.
- Gojo Clan Productions Partner — Collaborates with Gojo Clan Productions for event ticketing and production.
- Honor Roll! Network — Member organization of women+ playwrights over 40, of which Lori Myers is a member.
- Hudson Line Partner — Featured improv group from the Hudson Valley performing at Westchester Collaborative Theater events.
- KJ Denhert Partner — Local musician and frequent performer at WCT events, including annual holiday shows and return engagements.
- Karrin Allyson Partner — Featured performer in a live concert presented by Westchester Collaborative Theater.
- Kenny Hassler Partner — Drummer performing with Alexis Cole at WCT's event.
- Logrea Dance Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Martone Auto Collision Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Marty Jaffe Partner — Bassist performing in a concert presented by Westchester Collaborative Theater.
- Melike Partner — Advertises with Westchester Collaborative Theater
- Misha Sinclair Partner — Playwright whose work "Hopewell Junction" is being developed by Westchester Collaborative Theater.
- NYSCA Funder — Provides support to Westchester Collaborative Theater
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Recipient of production grants from New York State Council on the Arts
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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.
- Collaborative Play Development Labmethodology: collaborative_development_labBy using a structured, ensemble-based Lab process with regular readings and critiques, the organization develops higher-quality original plays because collective artistic input and iterative feedback improve script refinement and theatrical impact.
- Community-Engaged Artistic Continuitymethodology: community-engaged_programmingBy hosting repeat engagements of beloved local artists, the organization strengthens community ties and artistic loyalty because ongoing relationships build trust, familiarity, and sustained audience investment in both the artists and the venue.
- Hybrid Scripted-Unscripted Performance Modelmethodology: scripted-unscripted_hybridBy blending scripted storytelling with improvisational theater and spoken word, the organization creates more dynamic and engaging live experiences because the unpredictability of improvisation fosters audience immersion and performer spontaneity.
- Intimate Format Audience Engagementmethodology: intimate_performance_modelBy using small, intimate performance formats like black box theaters and cabaret-style settings, the organization deepens audience engagement because physical closeness between performers and viewers enhances emotional connection and immersion in the work.
- Women-Centered Representation Strategymethodology: women-centered_programmingBy intentionally creating performance opportunities for women playwrights who face systemic underrepresentation, the organization increases gender equity in theater because targeted access to production platforms amplifies marginalized voices and shifts cultural narratives.