named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
New Works
Workshops and public readings of original theatrical works developed and performed in-house
Not Just Musicals
Produces a diverse range of performances including musical theater, comedies, and dramatic plays to support actors, singers, dancers, and musicians
Theater for Young Audiences
Educational program partnering with local public schools to adapt classroom-read books into live performances by professional actors
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Theater Production 2 activities
- Producing theatrical performances for and with community membersCreates and produces theatrical works including musicals, plays, and cabarets, providing performance opportunities for local artists and community members of all ages and experience levels. Productions include "Guys and Dolls" (2024) and "Bye Bye Birdie" (2023), with professional artists hired to support programming.
- Providing performance platforms for local artistsOffers a venue and performance opportunities for local actors, singers, dancers, and musicians to create and present a range of theatrical works, including musicals, comedies, and dramas.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Delivering arts education programs in partnership with public schoolsPartners with local public schools on a "page to stage" program where students read a book and attend a live professional performance of it, integrating literature with theater arts.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Developing original theatrical works through workshops and readingsMounts original works via public workshops and studio readings, supporting creative development of new theatrical content.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting benefit concerts and special eventsOrganizes and hosts benefit concerts, such as one held in 2025, to support programming and community engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$63K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
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Net assets$19K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Capelle | Executive Dir. | 5 | $8K |
board members · 2
- EMILY PINAS — Trustee
- PATTY NASHELSKY — Trustee
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- local public schools Partner — Collaborates on a "page to stage" program linking classroom literature to live theater performances.
strategies · 2
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.
- Inclusive Community Engagement with Professional Standardsmethodology: community_inclusionBy combining professional artistic practices with open access—hiring trained artists while offering free participation—we build community ownership and high-quality outcomes because inclusivity strengthens civic connection without sacrificing artistic integrity.
- Page-to-Stage Educational Modelmethodology: page_to_stageBy connecting classroom reading with live theater production, we reinforce literacy and student engagement because embodied performance deepens comprehension and emotional connection to literature.