named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bar Minimum Booking Option
Low-cost access to venue requiring $125 per hour in bar sales; producers pay difference plus tax and 20% gratuity if minimum not met
Flat Rate Venue Rental
Hourly rental of performance space at $95 per hour plus tax, including house manager, event listing, and promotional support
Gala-Thon Fundraising Event
Annual all-day, telethon-style celebration featuring live performances to raise funds for the venue and supporting artists
Technical and Standard Rehearsal Rentals
Rehearsal space available at $35/hour (standard) or $75/hour (technical, with staff and full equipment access)
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 3 activities
- Operating a black box theatre and event spaceOperates a black box theatre and event venue in DUMBO, Brooklyn equipped with LED lighting, sound, projection, and video systems, hosting performances and events with capacities up to 74 people including staff.
- Providing performance space for ticketed showsProvides theater space for ticketed performances ranging from 2 to 10 hours in duration, including theatrical productions, comedy shows, cabarets, and staged readings, with support for technical and creative needs.
- Providing rehearsal and creative development spaceOffers rehearsal space and technical rehearsal services with on-site staff support for theater productions, meetings, and creative projects, available at hourly rates with and without technical assistance.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Hosting private and corporate eventsProvides event space for parties, meetups, and corporate events, equipped with premium sound systems, wireless microphones, dynamic lighting, a disco ball, and full bar service to support a range of non-theatrical gatherings.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Offering event production and promotional support servicesProvides house manager/bartender, event listing with ticketing links, creative assistance, social media and email promotion, and window poster display for all booked events to support producers and presenters.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Supporting independent artists with affordable programming opportunitiesProvides accessible and affordable performance and rehearsal space for independent artists in New York City, supporting over 50 artist groups in 2024 with a goal to double that number in 2025, and fostering experimentation, collaboration, and presentation of new work.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operating a full-service bar for eventsOperates a full bar offering signature cocktails, non-alcoholic options, house-brewed beer, and snacks such as hot pretzels, available to attendees during performances and private events.
- Providing flexible event booking optionsOffers two booking models: flat-rate hourly rental at $95 per hour plus tax, and a bar minimum option requiring $125 per hour in bar spending, with any shortfall plus tax and 20% gratuity due from the producer.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$18K15%
Program service revenue$101K85%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-57K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER SANDELLA | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $2K |
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 2 Girls, 1 Drink Minimum Partner — Hosted comedy variety show hosted by Allie Feete and Lexi Dilucia.
- DUMBO Partner — Collaborates with DUMBO community members to foster connections between artists and local neighbors.
- Indie Queen Partner — Hosted improv comedy night curated by Kate Martino.
- Kitchen Sink Theatre Co Partner — Collaborated on a musical reimagining of The Blair Witch Project.
- Last Minute Addition Partner — Hosted sketch comedy show led by Eoin Wenger and Eddie Dougrou.
- Misguided Spirits Partner — Generously sponsored a complimentary glass of bubbly for the Gala-Thon event.
- Next Life Theatre Co Partner — Collaborated on a standup comedy event to support their upcoming theatrical adaptation.
- Now In Color: Diversity Improv Genre Jam Partner — Hosted community improv event led by Anson Chan and Michelle Chu.
- Random Access Theatre Network — RA THEATRE CORP operates under the name The Random Access Theatre (RAT)
- Show Up, Kids Partner — Hosted interactive family comedy show.
- Siblings Improv Partner — Hosted recurring improv comedy show "Playdate."
- The Drunk Texts Partner — Hosted performance of "Merry Busters of Ghosts" at The RAT NYC.
- The Legend of You Partner — Hosted improvised musical based on audience stories.
- Thomas Steccato Partner — Hosted cabaret debut performance featuring original music and covers.
- Three's Brewing Co Partner — Collaborates with RA THEATRE CORP to produce a co-branded rice lager served at the venue.
- Wix Partner — Hosts ticketing for events on its platform, with a 10% service and credit card charge applied.
- a_famous_studio Partner — Presented a John Waters-inspired variety show at The RAT NYC.
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.
- Affordable and Equitable Access Modelmethodology: affordable_accessBy providing affordable, low-barrier access to performance and rehearsal space, the organization enables underserved, emerging, and financially constrained artists (including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and independent producers) to develop and present work, because cost is a primary obstacle to artistic production in NYC.
- Collaborative Production Ecosystemmethodology: collaborative_production_modelBy partnering with independent and returning producers, the organization expands its programming and mission impact, because collaborative relationships increase artistic output, build producer loyalty, and distribute creative risk while maintaining curatorial alignment.
- Participatory and Co-Created Performancemethodology: audience_co_creationBy designing interactive, audience-driven performances—especially those involving children—the organization co-creates live comedy and storytelling in real time, because participatory formats increase audience engagement, inclusivity, and sense of ownership over the theatrical experience.
- Third Space Community Buildingmethodology: third_spaceBy operating as a community-centered "third space," the organization fosters connections among artists, audiences, and local residents, which drives civic and artistic engagement because informal, inclusive environments promote relationship-building beyond transactional interactions.