named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces contracts with theater producers and leagues to secure minimum wages, working conditions, and job protections for members
Pension and Welfare Funds
Administers union-established pension and health benefits programs for members, initiated under Milton Weintraub's leadership
Union Representation
Provides labor representation and support for members in disputes with employers, including strike actions and grievance procedures
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiativesEstablished a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee in June 2020 to examine organizational policies and develop programs addressing unconscious bias, racial justice, and equal opportunity within the theatrical press and management profession.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Education, training, and professional developmentProvides ongoing training, education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for members in the live theatre industry, including seminar-based learning through the apprentice program and structured pathways to union membership via the NMAM exam.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Member support servicesOffers free notary public services to members and directs them to external benefit providers—specifically IATSE National Benefit Funds for health coverage and annuity inquiries, and Zenith American Solutions for pension fund questions—while ensuring full members have access to comprehensive health insurance, pension plans, job security, competitive salaries, paid vacation and holidays, cost-of-living adjustments, bond guarantees for unpaid compensation, grievance procedures, and a union death benefit during employment.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership services and administrationManages membership operations including dues collection, online account access for members to update contact information, view earnings and employment history, download agreements and rulebooks, review board minutes, and process pre-membership charges via credit card or electronic bank transfer. Also maintains the organization's website and issues immigration permission letters for members, charging a $500 fee for processing such requests.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship and financial assistance programsAdministers the Milton Weintraub Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to children and immediate relatives of ATPAM members pursuing higher education.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Union representation and collective bargainingNegotiates and administers union contracts with theatrical employers, including the League of New York Theatres, Off-Broadway and regional venues, to secure minimum salaries, job protections, pension and welfare benefits, paid vacation and holidays, cost-of-living adjustments, bond guarantees for unpaid wages, and grievance and arbitration procedures for members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Apprentice program administrationOperates a year-long apprentice program for individuals employed by press agencies or working under union jurisdiction, featuring regular seminars on press agent responsibilities, media relations, collaboration with theater professionals, and core duties such as press release writing and Playbill assembly. Administers written and oral certification exams at the conclusion of the program and provides a $100 credit toward the initiation fee per seminar attended, up to $1,000. Requires Non-Member Apprentice Managers to complete at least 52 credit weeks across two to three consecutive seasons within defined weekly limits.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.79M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.56M87%
Investment income$165K9%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$1.39M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$626K
Grants paid out$69K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.28M
Cash$481K
Investments$5.74M
Liabilities$140K
Net assets$6.14M
Liquid reserves53.5 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +18.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RINA SALTZMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 40 | $193K |
| GERALDINE PARNELL | BUSINESS REPRESENTAT | 40 | $138K |
board members · 12
- CATHY KWON — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID CALHOUN — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON HAFT — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM BYK — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIANA HANNETT — BOARD MEMBER
- KATE EGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KENNY NUNEZ — ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER
- LIZBETH CONE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARC VISCARDI — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIE BSHARA — ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER
- MOLLY BARNETT — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILIP RINALDI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- 101 Productions Partner — Organization with which ATPAM member Seth Marquette consulted.
- AFL-CIO Network — ATPAM is affiliated with AFL-CIO through its membership in IATSE and other labor councils.
- Actors Federal Credit Union Partner — Provides financial services tailored to ATPAM members and the broader entertainment community.
- Amazon Partner — Distributes books authored by ATPAM members.
- Associated Actors and Artistes of America (the Four A’s) Network — Considered joining the Four A’s to strengthen organizational standing.
- Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers Network — James W. Sapp was a member of ATPAM starting in 1981, indicating the organization serves as a professional association for theatrical press agents.
- Association of Yiddish Theatrical Agents and Treasurers Partner — Provided militant organizing expertise and enhanced TMAT’s strength through affiliation.
- Broadway Cares | Equity Fights AIDS Partner — Major supporter of social service programs at The Entertainment Community Fund, which ATPAM members can access.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Negotiates individual agreements for theatrical performances and engagements.
- CLC Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress through its IATSE affiliation.
- California Labor Federation Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the California Labor Federation.
- California State Theatrical Federation Network — ATPAM is part of the California State Theatrical Federation.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Negotiates individual agreements for theatrical performances and engagements.
- Central Labor Councils of Baltimore Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of Baltimore.
- Central Labor Councils of Boston Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of Boston.
- Central Labor Councils of Chicago Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of Chicago.
- Central Labor Councils of New York Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of New York.
- Central Labor Councils of Philadelphia Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of Philadelphia.
- Central Labor Councils of San Diego Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of San Diego.
- Central Labor Councils of San Francisco Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of San Francisco.
- Central Labor Councils of Toronto Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of Toronto.
- Central Labor Councils of Washington D.C. Network — ATPAM is affiliated with the Central Labor Council of Washington D.C.
- Chicago Entertainment Industry Labor Council Network — ATPAM is part of the Chicago Entertainment Industry Labor Council.
- David Gersten Partner — Honored through the David Gersten Scholarship Committee.
- Disney Theatrical Partner — Employer of ATPAM member Seth Marquette in production development and business operations.
- Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Offers social services, health care, employment training, and housing support to performing arts and entertainment professionals, with ATPAM members benefiting from the services.
- IATSE Government — Processes ATPAM membership applications through IATSE for a $100 fee.
- IATSE National Benefit Funds Partner — Partner organization administering health coverage and annuity fund services.
- Ibis Books Partner — Publishes memoir by ATPAM member Dan Landon.
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Government — Engaged in jurisdictional discussions and merger considerations during the 1930s.
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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.
- Anti-Racism-Centered Organizational Practicemethodology: anti-racism-centered organizingBy centering anti-racism in membership, operations, and dialogue, the union advances racial justice in the theater industry, because institutional commitment to anti-racism transforms culture and power dynamics more effectively than ad hoc diversity initiatives.
- Collective Bargaining for Expanded Protectionsmethodology: collective_bargaining_expansionBy negotiating venue-specific agreements beyond standard industry contracts, the union extends stronger labor protections to performers and agents, because tailored collective bargaining addresses gaps in baseline industry standards and adapts to local working conditions.
- Labor Union Advocacy Modelmethodology: labor_union_modelBy operating as a labor organization with semi-autonomous chapters, the union balances localized control with national collective power, because this structure enables responsive representation while maintaining unified bargaining strength.
- Work-Integrated Apprentice Trainingmethodology: work-integrated_trainingBy linking apprentice credit to actual work performed under union contracts, the program ensures that training produces job-ready professionals, because practical, on-the-job experience reinforces professional competence and integration into the field.