named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
General Auditions
Annual auditions for non-student professional actors, attracting regional talent from areas including Ontario, Syracuse, and Rochester to support member theatre productions.
Shared Patron Database
Cross-marketing initiative using a unified database of over 75,000 contacts to promote member theatre events and expand audience reach across Western New York.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Conducting annual professional actor auditionsOrganizes and runs annual general auditions for non-student professional actors, launched in May 2011 to draw regional talent into its productions.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and presenting theatrical productionsProduces and presents a season of professional theatrical productions, including musicals and plays, through a repertory company model at various venues across Western New York, such as MusicalFare Theatre, Second Generation Theatre, Jewish Repertory Theatre, Lancaster Opera House, and the Kenan Center.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Providing advanced theatre education through an MFA programHosts the first Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program for acting and performance in Western New York, producing student performances at The Kavinoky Theatre and in the community as part of its educational programming.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Supporting member theatre companies through capacity buildingSupports, promotes, and develops member theatre companies in Western New York by maintaining a shared patron database of over 75,000 contacts for cross-marketing and fostering regional collaboration, established through a partnership of sixteen theatres in 2004.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$4K46%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$33
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$40K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$40K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -30.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- Adam Yellen — Director
- Chris Handley — Director
- Curtis Lovell — Director
- David Bondrow — Director
- Doug Weyand — Director
- Kevin Leary — Director
- Marissa Caruso — Director
- Nicolette Navarro — Director
- Pilar McKay — Director
- Renee Radzavich — Director
- Robert Brunschmid — Director
- Robert Van Valen — Director
- Stephanie Warnick — Director
- Tracy Snyder — Director
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Andrews Theatre Partner — Permanent performance venue and home stage for the Irish Classical Theatre Company.
- D’Youville University Partner — Hosts the MFA program in acting and performance and supports the operations of The Kavinoky Theatre.
- Greater Buffalo Cultural Alliance Partner — Key members of Theatre Alliance of Buffalo influenced the formation of the Greater Buffalo Cultural Alliance.
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Network — Jewish Repertory Theatre is a program of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo.
- Jewish Repertory Theatre Partner — Co-presents or hosts theater productions in collaboration with Theatre Alliance of Buffalo.
- Jewish Repertory Theatre Partner — Host venue for Theatre Alliance of Buffalo production "The Last Yiddish Speaker".
- Kenan Center Partner — Collaborates on programming at the Taylor Theatre and arts initiatives in Lockport, NY.
- Kenan Center Partner — Host venue for Theatre Alliance of Buffalo productions including "I Carry Your Heart With Me" and "Dames at Sea".
- Kenan Center Partner — Hosted the theatrical production "I Carry Your Heart With Me" at its venue
- Kenan Center Partner — Venue partner hosting performances of "Dames at Sea"
- Lancaster Opera House Partner — Collaborates on the production and staging of theatrical performances.
- Lancaster Opera House Partner — Collaborates with the Lancaster Opera House as a venue and production partner for live theater performances.
- Lancaster Opera House Partner — Host venue for Theatre Alliance of Buffalo production "1776".
- MusicalFare Theatre Partner — Co-presented the production of "Hair" at its venue.
- MusicalFare Theatre Partner — Host venue for Theatre Alliance of Buffalo productions including "Hair" and "Sweeney Todd".
- MusicalFare Theatre Partner — Venue hosting performances for Theatre Alliance of Buffalo.
- Second Generation Theatre Partner — Co-presented or hosted the production of "Bat Boy: The Musical."
- Second Generation Theatre Partner — Co-presented the theatrical production of "Proof".
- Second Generation Theatre Partner — Host venue for Theatre Alliance of Buffalo productions including "Bat Boy: The Musical" and "Proof".
strategies · 4
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.
- Amplifying New and Diverse Voices to Challenge and Engage Audiencesmethodology: amplifying_new_voicesBy centering new and diverse voices in theatrical production, the organization challenges audiences and deepens community engagement, because inclusive storytelling expands narrative representation and increases relevance to broader, more varied audiences.
- Collective Capacity Building through Collaborative Alliancemethodology: collaborative_alliance_modelBy uniting multiple regional theatre companies into a collaborative alliance, the organization increases collective market awareness, strengthens the local theatre community, and builds member capacity through shared promotion and development, because collaboration amplifies impact beyond individual organizational efforts.
- Cultural Preservation and Bridging through Thematic Theatremethodology: cultural_preservation_through_theaterBy producing theatrical works rooted in Jewish culture, language, and values, the organization preserves heritage and fosters cross-cultural understanding, because stories grounded in specific identities can illuminate shared human experiences and build empathy across communities.
- Immersive and Ethical Production Practices to Enhance Artistic Safety and Engagementmethodology: consent-focused_intimacy_directionBy using theatre-in-the-round design and consent-focused intimacy direction, the organization creates safer, more immersive experiences that enhance audience and performer engagement, because physical and emotional safety in performance spaces fosters deeper artistic expression and audience connection.