named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Auction
Online auction featuring unique experiences with celebrities and artists, with proceeds supporting the theatre’s mission and programs.
Annual Raffle
Raffle offering prizes including a trip to Ireland, Off-Broadway tickets, and season memberships; all proceeds support theatre operations and programming.
GreenSeats
Membership program for ages 18–39 offering $25 tickets to most productions, one free ticket per membership year, and access to exclusive events.
New Play Development Program
Supports new works through table reads, staged readings, workshops, and commissions focused on Irish and Irish-American experiences with diverse representation.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Develop new plays focused on Irish and Irish-American storiesSupports the creation of new works through a New Play Development Program that includes table reads, staged readings, workshops, and commissions centered on Irish and Irish-American experiences.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain theatre exhibitions and historical artifactsProvides public access to a stained glass window, theatre artifacts, and special exhibitions within the venue, and maintains a production archive documenting past performances and behind-the-scenes history.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Offer membership benefits and discounted tickets to young audiencesProvides discounted $25 tickets, free and discounted additional tickets, and access to exclusive events such as talkbacks and happy hours for members aged 18–39 through its GreenSeats program.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce and present Irish and Irish-American theatrical productionsProduces and presents year-round theatrical productions by Irish and Irish American playwrights for American audiences, including classic and contemporary works, at its New York City venue.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Provide accessibility services for theatre visitorsOffers wheelchair-accessible seating, assistive listening devices, and integrated floor-level seating at its Mainstage to ensure inclusive access for all patrons.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host immersive theatrical experiences and private eventsProduces immersive theatrical productions such as _The Dead, 1904_, featuring period feasts and audience interaction, and offers private evening events with catering, wine, and cast receptions for up to 42 guests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.72M
Contributions & grants$3.02M53%
Program service revenue$2.82M49%
Investment income$19K0%
Other revenue$-135K
expenses
Total expenses$5.32M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$2.78M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.02M
Cash$2.55M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.26M
Net assets$10.76M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +39.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CIARAN O'REILLY | PRODUCING DIRECTOR | 40 | $155K |
| CHARLOTTE MOORE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $135K |
| LISA FANE | MANAGING DIRCETOR | 40 | $119K |
| JIM BREDESON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $117K |
board members · 16
- ANNA V SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDAN O'REILLY — BOARD MEMBER
- CLEMENTINA SANTI FLAHERTY — BOARD MEMBER
- COLLEEN MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
- CORNELIUS KILBANE — TREASURER
- EDWARD GREENE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN MCCOURT — CHAIR EMERITUS
- EOIN DUANE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DELLANOCE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN DUANE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN GARDINER — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN BEGALA — CHAIRPERSON
- MICHAEL KEOGH — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY WOODRUFF — BOARD MEMBER
- SIMON LORNE — SECRETARY
- TOM CASHIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Aer Lingus Partner — Donated business class travel for inclusion in the 2026 annual online auction.
- Aer Lingus Partner — Provides round-trip economy tickets to Ireland for the raffle grand prize.
- American Irish Historical Society Partner — Hosts performances of _The Dead, 1904_ at its location on Fifth Avenue.
- Ballynahinch Castle Partner — Donated a luxury stay experience for inclusion in the 2026 annual online auction.
- BiddingForGood Partner — Hosted the online auction platform for the 2026 annual auction.
- CIE Tours Partner — Provides a 7-day/6-night guided Taste of Ireland Tour for the raffle grand prize.
- Charlotte Moore Partner — Co-founder of Irish Repertory Theatre
- Ciarán O’Reilly Partner — Co-founder of Irish Repertory Theatre
- Current Members Partner — Supports the annual theatre season through membership contributions.
- Development Team Partner — Contact point for gifting a GreenSeats membership.
- GreenSeats Network — Membership program for individuals aged 18-39.
- Hurley's Saloon Partner — Provides gift certificates as part of the raffle first prize.
- Irish Theatre Institute Partner — Collaborated with through the Six in the Attic playwright development scheme.
- Lahinch Golf Club Partner — Donated access to its golf course in County Clare for inclusion in the 2026 annual online auction.
- Lyric Theatre Partner — Partnered with through the New Playwrights Programme and as host of the Channel 4 writer-in-residence position.
- Manhattan Theatre Club Partner — Provides theatre tickets as part of the raffle first prize.
- McGee's Pub Partner — Provides gift certificates as part of the raffle first prize.
- MetLife Stadium Partner — Donated premium seating for a New York Giants game for inclusion in the 2026 annual online auction.
- NYU Skirball Partner — Provides theatre tickets as part of the raffle first prize.
- Red Bull Theater Partner — Provides theatre tickets as part of the raffle first prize.
- Soho Theatre Partner — Engaged with through the New Writers course for playwright development.
- St. Ann’s Warehouse Partner — Provides theatre tickets as part of the raffle first prize.
- The Lir Academy Partner — Partnered with for playwright training, as evidenced by Erica Murray's MFA in Playwriting.
- Theatre for a New Audience Partner — Provides theatre tickets as part of the raffle first prize.
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.
- Immersive Storytelling for Emotional and Cultural Resonancemethodology: immersive_theaterBy staging immersive, site-specific productions that place audiences within the narrative environment, the organization deepens emotional engagement with Irish literature and themes, because experiential participation fosters a more visceral connection to cultural material than traditional staging.
- Inclusive Access and Audience Engagement Modelmethodology: inclusive-accessBy offering targeted access programs—including affordable memberships for young adults, accessible seating, and assistive listening—the organization increases audience diversity and long-term engagement, because removing financial and physical barriers enables broader participation in culturally specific storytelling.
- Repertory Model to Expand Irish-American Theatrical Canonmethodology: repertory_modelBy producing classic and contemporary works alongside newly commissioned plays, the organization advances and expands the scope of Irish and Irish-American theatre, because integrating new narratives with established works deepens cultural understanding and evolves the genre.