named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emerging Theatre Makers Committee
Supports early-career theater artists through mentorship and development opportunities, chaired by Sarah Farivar-Hayes.
Revivals
Stages intimate revivals of classic American plays and musicals, including "I Remember Mama," "Hello Again," "Picnic," and "A Delicate Balance."
World Premieres
Develops and produces new works, including world premieres such as "Queen of the Mist," "cul-de-sac," and "The Trial of the Catonsville Nine."
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Advancing equity and inclusion in theatre through institutional auditsEngages in institutional self-audits aligned with the #WeSeeYou White American Theatre Demands Document to address systemic inequities and promote anti-racist, inclusive practices within the organization and the broader theatre industry.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Developing new theatrical works through the Joanna & Steven Sanders New Works ProgramOperates a dedicated development program to commission and produce new plays and musicals, ensuring all commissioned works reach full production in future seasons, including support for a commissioned musical representing the 1950s by Michele Lowe and Zoe Sarnak.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting annual concert events celebrating American Musical TheatreProduces one-night-only concert events featuring original orchestrations and up to 60 performers, celebrating legendary voices or scores in the American Musical Theatre canon, including productions such as "Sweet Charity," "Man of La Mancha," and "The Music Man," as well as tribute concerts like the all-star celebration of Liza Minnelli’s 80th birthday.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and developing plays and musicalsProduces world and New York premieres of new plays and musicals, revives classic works, and develops commissioned scripts through robust development programs, with a history of staging productions such as "Queen of the Mist," "Our Town," "The Boys in the Band," and "Broadbend, Arkansas." This includes full-scale productions, revivals, and adaptations of existing scripts.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publishing artistic reflections and digital contentProduces and distributes a newsletter series of 96 weekly essays reflecting on the company's 20-year history and releases a monthly video series titled "While We're Home: Extended Cut" featuring reflections by theater artists and collaborators.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Supporting early-career theatre professionals through networking and exclusive eventsProvides early-career arts professionals with access to exclusive readings, shows, and networking opportunities with industry peers through monthly events and promotes their work via social media platforms such as Instagram.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.03M
Contributions & grants$492K48%
Program service revenue$506K49%
Investment income$31K3%
Other revenue$50
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$593K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$882K
Cash$393K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$825K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -37.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK CUMMINGS III | ARTISTIC DIR. | 40 | $112K |
| DENISE DICKENS | Executive Dir. | 40 | $91K |
board members · 22
- AIMEE STEELE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE-MARIE KAVULLA — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN D GOLDBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANCESCA JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
- IRENE CARNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE SAUERBURGER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY MINDICH — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNA SANDERS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEY CHANCEY — BOARD MEMBER
- KENNETH L STEIN — Legal Advisor
- LANCE BRIGGS — Secretary
- LARRY HIRSCHHORN — BOARD MEMBER
- LORI FINEMAN — Board Member
- MEG FOFONOFF — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY FRIEDMAN — Chair
- PETER MCKOWN — BOARD MEMBER
- RHONDA ROSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA LIND — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH ACKERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH FARVIAR-HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS MULLOOLY — Treasurer
- YAEL JEKOGIAN — CHAIR
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- #WeSeeYou White American Theatre Partner — Engaged with the collective's Demands Document and Principles as part of institutional accountability and anti-racism efforts.
- Anne L. Bernstein Funder — Sponsor of Transport Group's concert series since 2016.
- Barksdale Theatre Partner — Jack Cummings III directed Violet and The Young Man From Atlanta there, indicating a regional theater collaboration.
- Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Partner — Collaborates through board member involvement; Peter McKown is on the Leadership Council.
- Classic Stage Company Partner — Co-produced the 2018 staging of _Summer and Smoke_ with Transport Group.
- David Aron Damane Partner — Featured artist in the While We’re Home: Extended Cut video series.
- David Lee Huynh Partner — Featured artist in the While We’re Home: Extended Cut video series.
- ETM Instagram Partner — Platform used to promote members' shows and events in collaboration with the TG Emerging Theatre Makers program.
- East Harlem International Film Festival Partner — Ken Stein serves on the advisory board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- General Mischief Dance Theatre Partner — Ken Stein serves on the advisory board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Gretna Playhouse Partner — Jack Cummings III directed A Streetcar Named Desire there, indicating a regional theater collaboration.
- Inner Voices Partner — Jack Cummings III directed world premieres of 1,000 Words Come To Mind and Arlington there, indicating a collaborative relationship with the organization.
- Joanna & Steven Sanders Partner — Named donors supporting the New Works Program for the development of new plays and musicals.
- Joanna and Steven Sanders Funder — Provided generous support to establish The Joanna and Steven Sanders New Works Program, funding the development and production of new theatrical works.
- John Cariani Partner — Featured artist in the While We’re Home: Extended Cut video series.
- Legal Action Center Partner — Ken Stein is Co-Chair of the Benefit Committee, indicating an active organizational partnership.
- Marta Helfin Foundation Funder — Provided major support for the development of a commissioned musical representing the 1950s in The 20th Century Project.
- Nancy Shayne Partner — Featured artist in the While We’re Home: Extended Cut video series.
- Nevada Theatre Company Partner — Jack Cummings III directed The Illusion there, indicating a regional theater collaboration.
- Orchard House School Partner — Irene Carney was Founding Chair of the Board of Directors, indicating a foundational organizational relationship.
- Richmond Montessori School Partner — Irene Carney served as a Trustee, indicating a governance-level partnership.
- Root Capital Partner — Jeremy Mindich previously served as board chair for Root Capital, indicating an organizational leadership relationship.
- Ruah Dance Company Partner — Ken Stein serves on the advisory board, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- SHOFCO Partner — Jeremy Mindich chairs the board of SHOFCO, a Kenya-based community-empowering organization, indicating a leadership partnership.
- TG main IG stories Partner — Transport Group's primary Instagram channel used to highlight members' events through story features.
- The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) Partner — Sarah Ackerman teaches early childhood classes there, indicating a professional affiliation.
- The Church of St Paul the Apostle Partner — Joey Chancey serves as Director of Music and previously produced concerts there, indicating an institutional partnership.
- The Pearl Theatre Company Partner — Jack Cummings III directed the world premiere of Terrence McNally’s And Away We Go there, indicating a collaborative artistic relationship.
- The Performing Arts Project Partner — Benjamin D. Goldberg is President of the Board of Directors, indicating a leadership partnership.
- The Public Partner — Co-produced the world premiere of _Broadbend, Arkansas_ in association with Transport Group.
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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.
- Anti-Racist Framework as Foundation for Institutional Changemethodology: anti_racist_institutional_transformationBy embedding equity, inclusion, and anti-racism as core institutional values, we transform organizational practices and artistic output, because systemic change requires intentional commitment rather than ad hoc diversity initiatives.
- Artist-Centered Development with Full-Spectrum Supportmethodology: artist_centered_developmentBy providing a tailored, full-spectrum development process—from commissions to workshops to dress rehearsals—we enable theatrical works to reach their full potential, because each project evolves organically based on artistic need rather than rigid production timelines.
- Innovative Reinterpretation of Classics and New Works to Reimagine American Identitymethodology: radical_reinterpretationBy producing radical reinterpretations of classic plays and developing new works through decade-by-decade cycles, we challenge dominant narratives and foster empathy, because reimagining theater through nontraditional casting, intergenerational resonance, and historical context deepens cultural understanding.
- Member-Driven Programming for Relevance and Responsivenessmethodology: member_driven_programmingBy designing programs based on direct feedback from members, we ensure artistic and professional offerings remain relevant to emerging theatre makers, because sustained engagement depends on responsiveness to community needs.
- Open-Access Model to Lower Barriers for Early-Career Artistsmethodology: open_access_professional_developmentBy offering a free, no-application, open-access membership model, we increase equity in access to professional theater opportunities, because removing structural barriers allows emerging artists from diverse backgrounds to engage, connect, and grow within the industry.