named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Productions
After-school theater programs that guide students through the full production process, from script development to performance, building confidence and creative skills.
Educational Tours
Interactive touring productions such as "Rumpelstiltskin in Space!" and "Shakespeare" that bring theater to schools and community venues.
In-School Residencies
Theater education programs integrated into school curricula, helping students bring literature to life through drama, voice, and ensemble work.
Myth Detectives!
Interactive program exploring Greek myths through performance, including the original musical "Persephone" presented in outdoor settings.
Shakespeare
Adapted and immersive productions of Shakespeare plays, including "Twelfth Night" and "Othello," performed in non-traditional spaces with live music and audience engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Delivers educational theatre programs and residenciesProvides theatre education through workshops, classroom residencies, and touring programs for students and schools in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including programs that guide students in creating original stories, developing theatrical skills, and interpreting complex texts like Shakespeare.
- Produces and tours the musical "Persephone"Produces and tours the original musical "Persephone," a modern retelling of the Greek myth, to schools, camps, and outdoor venues, with performances adapted for accessibility including non-walking versions.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts family and community engagement events around performancesEnhances theatrical experiences with pre-show art-making activities and post-show receptions, including access to gallery exhibitions, to engage families and community members.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Produces immersive and interactive theatrical productionsCreates and presents original, immersive theatrical experiences that incorporate audience participation and break traditional stage boundaries, including productions designed as one-mile woodland walks or integrated with guided tours and audience interaction.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Produces multidisciplinary performances featuring local artistsStages multidisciplinary performances such as "Cemetery Song," which combine music, song, poetry, spoken word, and dance, and highlight themes of life and death while featuring local Westchester artists.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Stages original and reimagined theatrical productionsProduces and presents original or reimagined theatrical works, including musicals and Shakespearean plays, for children, families, and general audiences, with recent productions including "Twelfth Night," "Othello," "Rumpelstiltskin in Space," and "Sherlock Holmes and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$23K21%
Program service revenue$87K79%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$106K
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balance sheet
Total assets$37K
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Net assets$37K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +68.5%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ACT Partner — Co-presented the 2026 production of "Twelfth Night Reimagined."
- ArtsWestchester Partner — Partner in the Art$W Challenge, providing dollar-for-dollar matching for donations
- GARNER Arts Center Partner — Presented a production of Twelfth Night at the Garner Arts Center, a contemporary arts museum.
- Keni Thomas (aka thomcat23) Partner — Created the artwork and projected settings for Rumpelstiltskin in Space! with animated visuals and the official show poster.
- Music Hall Partner — Venue partner hosting performances for the theater company.
- Peabody Preserve Outdoor Classroom Partner — Host venue for the immersive musical experience "Persephone."
- Peter Royston Partner — Contact person for arranging educational tours at schools, day camps, and summer camps.
- Peter Royston Partner — Longtime educator and collaborator with Anywhere Theatre Company, leading educational programs and residencies.
- Pocantico Center Partner — Hosted the performance of Rumpelstiltskin in Space! at its venue in Tarrytown, NY.
- Tarrytown Music Hall Partner — Venue partner hosting performances of The Spectre Bridegroom and Other Valentine’s Ghost Stories.
- The Altogether Partner — Collaborated to compose original music and songs for Rumpelstiltskin in Space! following their work on Twelfth Night.
- The Altogether Partner — Collaborated with the folk-rock group The Altogether to create original live music for the production of Twelfth Night.
- Westchester artists Partner — Collaborates with local artists, musicians, actors, and dancers from Westchester in the production of Cemetery Song.
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 and Participatory Theatre for Community Engagementmethodology: immersive_theatreBy using immersive staging, non-traditional venues, and interactive formats that integrate audience members as active participants, the organization fosters deeper engagement and meaningful community experiences because physical and narrative inclusion increases emotional investment and accessibility.
- Inclusive, Inquiry-Based Creative Learning Modelmethodology: inquiry-based_creative_learningBy employing a discovery-based approach and inclusive casting that integrates students of all ages and experience levels into meaningful roles, the organization promotes artistic development and ownership because fostering agency and belonging in creative processes deepens engagement and builds confidence.
- Reimagined and Literature-Based Storytelling for Youth Engagementmethodology: modern-retellingBy modernizing classical myths and integrating children’s literature into theatre education, the organization makes narratives relatable and fosters expressive understanding because connecting stories to familiar or contemporary contexts enhances comprehension, relevance, and creative participation among young audiences.