named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AMT After Dark
Live podcast series hosted at the AMT Theater featuring conversations with theater and film artists, writers, and industry professionals.
AMT International Film Festival
Annual film festival showcasing independent short films, documentaries, and screenplays from around the world, featuring competitive categories and awards sponsored by industry partners.
New Work Development Program
Program supporting emerging playwrights through staged readings and development opportunities for new theatrical works, including plays that explore American identity and untold stories.
Reading Festival
Event presenting staged readings of new plays such as "Lost and Found," "The Green Room," and "Closed," providing a platform for playwrights to develop their work.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Hosts workshops and training in the Meisner TechniqueOffers regular Meisner Technique workshops led by Steven Ditmyer and supports Meisner International, which provides training in over 20 cities across North America, Europe, and South America.
- Offers youth education and training in musical theater and dramaProvides semester-long courses in musical theater and drama for youth ages 6–18, culminating in full-scale Off-Broadway productions. Also conducts a 5-week workshop for teenagers that includes writing, acting, singing, and dance, leading to the premiere of an original play created by participants.
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Presents cabaret, solo, and hybrid performancesHosts a variety of performance formats including cabaret shows, one-woman plays, and hybrid productions that combine live and recorded elements. Examples include Brogan Nelson’s Fascinating Rhythm, Kelli Maguire’s INVISIBLE FISH, and "After All These Years," which integrates live actors with on-screen performance.
- Presents original and established theatrical productionsProduces and presents a diverse range of theatrical works, including original plays, musicals, and one-act performances, both in New York and internationally, such as productions in Guadalajara, Mexico. These include works like "Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," "THE PAPARAZZI," and "An Evening at the Carlyle," some of which have transferred or toured internationally.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts film screenings and related live eventsOrganizes film screenings of documentaries and short films, including "Broadway: The Golden Age" and "Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy," often followed by live conversations with producers, guests, and Q&A sessions. Also hosts the AMT International Film Festival, which showcases award-winning works and features post-screening discussions.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Hosts private industry presentations of new musicalsOrganizes private presentations of new musical works for industry professionals, such as the planned September 2025 presentation of *A Room With A View*, to support development and production opportunities.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces a weekly live podcast with on-stage conversationsProduces a recurring live podcast featuring interviews and discussions with guests on stage at AMT Theater, creating an interactive platform for artistic and public dialogue.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports development of new plays and playwrightsRuns a New Work Development Program that accepts original play submissions and provides staged readings for selected works, offering playwrights feedback from audiences and artists. In 2023, hosted readings for eight plays selected from over 130 submissions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$955K
Contributions & grants$801K84%
Program service revenue$151K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$990K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$152K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$12K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +170.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON OSOWSKI | TREASURER | 40 | $50K |
| TAMARA FLANNAGAN-DITMYER | CO-PRESIDENTS | 40 | $50K |
| ZOE REEVE | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $33K |
| TONY SPORTIELLO | CO-PRESIDENTS | 40 | $9K |
| JOAN PELZER | SECRETARY | 40 | $9K |
board members · 4
- AL TAPPER — BOARD MEMBER
- EVE TAPPER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE SCHMIDT — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNN TAPPER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Aktions Theater Ensemble Partner — Hosts international performances by Vienna-based Aktions Theater Ensemble for their production ALL ABOUT ME.
- Al Tapper Partner — Collaborates with Al Tapper on musical productions, including staging his songs and musicals.
- Al Tapper Partner — Collaborates with producer and filmmaker Al Tapper on multiple productions including screenings, talkbacks, and the musical "After All These Years."
- Angelica Gorga Partner — Playwright whose work "Lost and Found" was featured in AMT Theater's New Work Development Program.
- Arthur Aidala Partner — Sponsored The Power Award for Best Overall Film at the AMT International Film Festival.
- Bill Kelly Jr. Partner — Playwright whose work "Closed" was featured in AMT Theater's New Work Development Program.
- David Ippolito Partner — Playwright whose work "The Green Room" was featured in AMT Theater's New Work Development Program.
- David Wolfson Partner — Engages David Wolfson as music director for musical revues.
- Diego Lanao Partner — Playwright whose work "Should We Grow Up" was featured in AMT Theater's New Work Development Program.
- Emergent TheatreWorks Partner — Hosts productions by Emergent TheatreWorks, including Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
- Gotham Government Relations Partner — Sponsored the Gotham Award for Best Cinematography at the AMT International Film Festival.
- IDEA Guadalajara Partner — Collaborates with IDEA Guadalajara through the NYC Experience youth partnership program.
- IDEA Guadalajara Partner — Partner organization that sends young musical theater students from Guadalajara, Mexico, to participate in training at AMT Theater.
- Irish Arts Center Partner — Co-presented or collaborated on productions as part of Irish theatre and film initiatives.
- Irish Repertory Theatre Partner — Collaborated on productions of Irish theater works.
- Ivan Goris Partner — Director of Cambiando the Script, a bilingual storytelling program at AMT Theater
- J. Thalia Cunningham Partner — Playwright whose work "Rainbow's End" was featured in AMT Theater's New Work Development Program.
- J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company Partner — Collaborates with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company through shared programming and artistic engagement.
- JA International Theatre Partner — Partner venue in Lisbon where planned productions were scheduled for 2023.
- Jerry Slaff Partner — Playwright whose work "Lies" was featured in AMT Theater's New Work Development Program.
- Kelli Maguire Partner — Engages Kelli Maguire as director for musical revues, including "An Unbalanced Mind."
- Laboratory Theater of Florida Partner — Hosted the Florida premiere of *How To Transcend A Happy Marriage* directed by Steven of AMT Theater.
- Major League Baseball Partner — Presented the musical "National Pastime" at the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
- Mexican artists Partner — Collaborates with Mexican artists to present theater productions in Guadalajara and support cross-border artistic opportunities.
- The Actors Gym Partner — Collaborates with The Actors Gym, founded by Bobby Moresco, to host actor and writer coaching programs at AMT Theater.
- The Behrins Law Firm Partner — Sponsored The Dutch award for Best Overall Performance at the AMT International Film Festival.
- The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre Network — Alumnus and former teacher trainer at this institution, which is central to the development and transmission of the Meisner Technique.
- Tom Harris Partner — Sponsored the Times Square Alliance Award for Best Documentary at the AMT International Film Festival.
- Tony Randall’s National Actors Theatre Partner — Collaborated with AMT Theater through directing the OFF THE PAGE Reading Series from 2005 to 2008.
- Victory Theatre Partner — Presented productions in Los Angeles through collaboration with the theater.
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-Centered New Work Developmentmethodology: artist-centered_new_work_developmentBy centering artists in the development process and mentoring emerging theater makers, we produce innovative and authentic theatrical works that amplify underrepresented stories, because empowering creators leads to more diverse and impactful narratives.
- Bilingual and Culturally Responsive Storytellingmethodology: culturally-responsive_storytellingBy integrating Spanish and English and seeking stories that explore multicultural identity, we deepen emotional engagement and representation, because language and cultural authenticity foster connection among diverse audiences and reflect lived experiences.
- Community-Informed and Collaborative Programmingmethodology: community-informed_programmingBy using audience feedback, lived experience, and cross-border collaborations, we shape programming and co-create works that reflect community values and global perspectives, because inclusive development processes yield more relevant and resonant art.
- Performance-Based Arts Educationmethodology: performance-based_learningBy using full-scale theatrical productions as a culminating experience, we deepen youth learning in musical theater and drama, because live performance provides a transformative, applied learning environment that builds skill, confidence, and artistic identity.
- Theater as a Catalyst for Empowerment and Civic Engagementmethodology: theater-for-empowermentBy connecting artistic expression to real-world issues through performance, we foster empathy, empowerment, and civic action, because embodied storytelling enables intellectual and emotional engagement that motivates social change.