named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Retreats
One-day master class intensives for theatre artists and poets, including sessions on the Lucid Body technique, solo comedy character development, and poetry-theatre integration
Arts-in-Education Program
In-school arts education program provided for underserved New York City Title 1 school students throughout the academic year
Book in Hand Performances
Staged readings of plays such as After Troy, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, and We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!, presented at Studio 9 in Manhattan
Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack
Annual festival featuring live theatre, dance, music, and other performances held in Nyack, NY, 24 miles north of NYC
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Artist development and professional ensemble supportOperates as an incubator for a professional ensemble of classically trained theatre artists, providing an artistic home for collaborative creation, offering masterclasses, intensives, and retreats in Nyack, NY, and supporting original work development in areas such as solo performance and poetry-theatre fusion.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Arts-in-education and youth theatre programsProvides year-long in-school theatre arts education programs for students in underserved NYC Title 1 schools, including skill development in critical thinking, creativity, and performance, culminating in full theatrical productions through the Acting Studio Theatre Program at M450-East Side Community High School.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Intergenerational and community engagement theatre initiativesRuns intergenerational theatre programs such as the Evolve pilot at University Settlement House, engaging elders and youth in a 20-week program that culminates in an Off-Broadway performance, and provides free and subsidized theatre access to low-income seniors through outreach to Senior Centers.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Production of new and classical theatrical worksProduces innovative stagings of classical, language-rich texts and new adaptations for contemporary audiences, including full productions, book-in-hand readings, and commissioned short plays. Examples include productions of Glyn Maxwell's Wolfpit, Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, and Erin Shields' adaptation of Paradise Lost.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$182K
Contributions & grants$155K85%
Program service revenue$26K14%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$670
expenses
Total expenses$174K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$-2K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -53.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- BILL BASTON — Trustee
- CRAIG V SMITH — President
- DANIEL ZISSON — Vice President
- DAVID BURGER — Trustee
- ELISE STONE — Vice President
- JODI WRIGHT — Trustee
- JOHN LENARTZ — Secretary
- KEVIN CONFOY — Trustee
- MR BONNER — Treasurer
- NEERAJ KOCHHAR — Trustee
- NICHOLAS PUTNAM — Trustee
- PATRICK HALL — Trustee
- YASSER RATHORE — Trustee
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ART/NY Studios Partner — Hosts the event venue for the staged reading.
- Ariel Estrada Partner — Serves as Development Associate, supporting organizational growth and funding initiatives.
- Craig Smith Partner — Managing Director of Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, point of contact for stock donations, IRA rollovers, and legacy gifts.
- Gerry Goodstein Partner — Serves as Production Photographer, documenting performances and contributing to archival and promotional materials.
- Keith Hamilton Cobb Partner — Collaborated on the production of American Moor.
- Kevin Confoy Partner — Serves as Producing Director and board member, providing leadership in production and organizational strategy.
- Leo Lion Partner — Collaborates as Associate Artistic Director in artistic leadership and production.
- M450-East Side Community High School Partner — Partner school hosting the Acting Studio Theatre Program for grades 6-12.
- Meerkat Media Partner — Produced the award-winning documentary Stages, which follows the Evolve program's 20-week theatre process and performance.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding for programs in partnership with the City Council
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds productions and programs with support from the state government
- Nyack NAACP Partner — Collaborated with the Nyack NAACP, whose members provided testimony and historical context for the film.
- Poetry School Partner — Collaborates with The Poetry School in delivering poetry and theatre master classes.
- Rivertown Film Society Partner — Partnered with the Rivertown Film Society, which endorsed the film as a valuable historical record for the community.
- Stephen Sharkey Partner — Adapted Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych for PTE's production.
- The Angel Nyack Partner — Provides venue space for Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's acting classes.
- TheaterLab Partner — Venue partner for staged presentation of "The Critic".
- University Settlement House Partner — Hosted the pilot of the Evolve intergenerational theatre program in New York City.
- Zoe Watkins Partner — Serves as Director of Educational Programs, leading educational initiatives and community engagement through theatre.
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.
- Theatre for Social Justice and Connection 102 orgsmethodology: theatre_for_social_justiceBy using theatre as a form of collective storytelling that centers antiracism, equity, intergenerational dialogue, and historical awareness, the organization advances social justice and community connection because shared narrative experiences foster empathy, critique systemic inequities, and bridge social divides.shared approach: Theater as Civic Dialogue →
- Theatrical Adaptation as Accessibility Practice 52 orgsmethodology: theatrical_adaptation_for_accessibilityBy reinterpreting classical texts, myths, and language-rich works through feminist, contemporary, comedic, and innovative stagings, the organization makes them relevant and accessible to modern audiences because updating form and perspective increases audience engagement and critical reflection.shared approach: Contemporary Reinterpretation for Relevance →
- Arts-in-Education Through Process-Based Engagement 33 orgsmethodology: arts_in_education_process_modelBy integrating live theatre and structured creative processes—such as scene analysis, staged readings, and solo performance development—into educational settings, the organization deepens student engagement and literacy because experiential, process-oriented learning makes literature and expression personally meaningful and accessible.shared approach: Artist-Centered Creation →
- Ensemble-Driven, Artist-Directed Creation 33 orgsmethodology: ensemble_driven_creationBy sharing creative decision-making equally among actors, directors, playwrights, and designers, the organization fosters deeper artistic ownership and innovation, leading to more authentic and impactful productions because collective authorship strengthens ensemble cohesion and artistic risk-taking.shared approach: Artist-Centered Creation →
- Psycho-Physical Performance Training 33 orgsmethodology: lucid_body_methodBy using a psycho-physical, yoga-based method focused on chakra energy centers and breath to release emotional and physical blocks, the organization enhances performers’ expressive range because embodied awareness improves emotional availability and stage presence.shared approach: Artist-Centered Creation →