named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mabou Mines Cinema
Archival film series showcasing works by company members and collaborators from 1968–2008
Resident Artist Program
Mentorship and development program for emerging artists, fostering new experimental theater works
SUITE/Space
Residency and performance initiative supporting diverse artists from underrepresented communities
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Operating a Resident Artist Program for early-career artistsProvides mentorship, stipends, rehearsal and performance space, and administrative and technical support to early-career artists through a five-month residency program; has supported over 400 artists since 1991.
- Running SUITE/Space residency for under-represented artistsOperates SUITE/Space, a residency program that supports diverse artists from under-represented communities by providing resources and space for creative development.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Awarding the Ruth Maleczech Grant to performersFunds a no-strings-attached cash award to performers through the Ruth Maleczech Award.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Developing and presenting contemporary chamber operasDevelops and produces new chamber operas, including works based on the life of William Dorsey Swann and the play by Lluïsa Cunillé, with performances presented to the public.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offering internship opportunities with academic credit partnershipsOffers seasonal unpaid internships and coordinates academic credit through partnerships with institutions including NYU, Hunter College, CalArts, Sarah Lawrence College, and Barnard College.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operating performance and rehearsal spaces for artistsOperates a 99-seat theater and a 25’x24’ rehearsal studio at the 122 Community Center, offering subsidized rental rates and technical, box office, and marketing support to non-profit organizations and artists.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Presenting public performances and work-in-progress showingsHosts public performances, film series, listening sessions, and one-night events featuring resident artists, alumni, and guest performers, including works-in-progress, restored screenings, and interdisciplinary performances.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Producing original and re-imagined experimental theater worksCreates and presents original works and innovative adaptations of classic plays through experimental performance, including productions such as "Kaliguga," "Red Horse Animation," and "All That Fall," with over 120 theater works developed since 1970.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$526K
Contributions & grants$420K80%
Program service revenue$32K6%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$74K
expenses
Total expenses$478K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$237K
Cash$83K
Investments$0
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$180K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MALLORY CATLETT | Sec/Treasurer | 8 | $19K |
| CARL HANCOCK RUX | Director | 8 | $16K |
| KAREN KANDEL | President | 8 | $16K |
board members · 6
- DAVID S PREMINGER — Director
- ESTHER FORTUNOFF-GREENE — Chair
- FREDRICK E SHERMAN — Director
- JASON JAFFERY — Director
- LENORE COONEY — Director
- NICOLE KASSELL — Director
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- Aaron Copeland Fund for Music Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Mabou Mines.
- Anthology Film Archives Partner — Co-presented a film series showcasing Mabou Mines' archival works
- Barnard College Partner — Collaborates with Barnard College to facilitate academic credit for Mabou Mines interns.
- Berliner Ensemble Partner — Studied the working methods of the Berliner Ensemble as part of artistic development.
- Brandi Holt Partner — General manager responsible for handling rehearsal studio rental requests.
- CalArts Partner — Collaborates with CalArts to facilitate academic credit for Mabou Mines interns.
- Canarsee Lenape Partner — Honors the Canarsee Lenape as the original inhabitants of the Brooklyn area and first point of contact with Dutch settlers.
- City of New York Government — Provided funding and led the renovation of the 122 Community Center, including support for Mabou Mines' theater infrastructure.
- Clove Galilee Partner — Co-grantor of the Ruth Maleczech Award with Mabou Mines.
- David Warrilow Partner — Co-founder whose artistic ethos contributes to the company's creative direction.
- Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Co-led the renovation of the 122 Community Center and supported Mabou Mines' facility development.
- Department of Design and Construction Government — Co-led the renovation of the 122 Community Center in partnership with the City of New York.
- Distracted Globe Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support to Mabou Mines.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support to Mabou Mines.
- Hunter College Partner — Collaborates with Hunter College to facilitate academic credit for Mabou Mines interns.
- JKW Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support to Mabou Mines.
- Jazz Foundation of America Funder — Nonprofit organization providing financial support to Mabou Mines.
- Jerzy Grotowski Partner — Studied the physical training demands of Jerzy Grotowski as part of artistic development.
- JoAnne Akalaitis Partner — Co-founder and Senior Artistic Associate contributing to the company's creative vision.
- John Kelly Partner — Performing in the production of "Barcelona, Map of Shadows" during residency at the Mercury Store.
- Kate Watson-Wallace Partner — Collaborator on The Artist Sustainability Project.
- L'Alliance Florence Gould Theater Partner — Venue partner for the screening of the restored film "Moi-même"
- Lauren Flanigan Partner — Performing in the production of "Barcelona, Map of Shadows" during residency at the Mercury Store.
- Lawton W. Fitt and James I. McLaren Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support to Mabou Mines.
- Lee Breuer Partner — Co-founder whose artistic ethos continues to inform the company's work.
- Living Theater Partner — Studied the political approaches of the exiled Living Theater as part of artistic development.
- Lute Breuer Partner — Co-grantor of the Ruth Maleczech Award with Mabou Mines.
- Mallory Catlett Partner — Collaborating as librettist and director on the development of "Barcelona, Map of Shadows."
- Mika Karlsson Partner — Collaborating as composer on the development of "Barcelona, Map of Shadows."
- Mi’kmaq People Partner — Acknowledges Mi’kmaq stewardship of Mi’kma’ki and honors their historical and ongoing relationship to the land.
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strategies · 3
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 Artist Collective Modelmethodology: collaborative_artist_collectiveBy operating as a collaborative artist collective, Mabou Mines fosters avant-garde performance that centers diverse identities and innovative practice, because shared authorship and collective inquiry generate more daring and interrogative work than hierarchical models.
- Interdisciplinary Integration for Immersive Inquirymethodology: interdisciplinary-collaborationBy integrating art with science, technology, and personal ritual (e.g., culinary traditions), Mabou Mines creates immersive performances that explore complex psychological, biological, and historical dimensions of identity, because cross-domain synthesis deepens audience and performer engagement with social themes.
- Process-Focused Artistic Developmentmethodology: process-focused_developmentBy prioritizing process over product in the creation of original performance work, Mabou Mines advances both early-career artists and experimental theater, because deep engagement in development cultivates artistic fearlessness and long-term innovation.