named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Silent Art Auction
Annual fundraiser featuring donated artwork from regional artists, supporting theater operations
Subscriber Program
Season subscription, Flex Pass, and Half Flex ticket options offering benefits such as priority seating and discounted pricing
Summer Season Productions
Annual professional theater season featuring productions such as A Year with Frog and Toad, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Dial M for Murder, and Moon Over Buffalo
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising events including silent art auctionsOrganizes and hosts a silent art auction featuring donated artwork from regional artists, with bidding open to the public and concluding during a theater performance. Winning bidders are announced after the event, and non-attendees are notified via phone or email. Proceeds support the theater’s operations.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Manages ticket sales and audience access programsOffers season subscriptions with benefits such as priority seating, discounted ticket prices, and free exchanges, providing subscribers nearly 15% savings. Individual tickets are available online and by phone, and group rates with free bus parking are offered for groups of 15 or more.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Operates volunteer and governance programsRuns a volunteer usher program that assists with audience seating and program distribution in exchange for free admission. Maintains organizational governance through elected leadership roles including president, vice president, secretary, and financial oversight positions.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produces professional theatrical performancesProduces and presents live theatrical productions, including musicals and stage plays, featuring professional actors in a repertory format. Examples include "A Year with Frog and Toad," "Dial M for Murder," and original musical revues set in themed environments such as a roadside diner and gas station. The organization has operated a professional theater in Naples, NY for over 30 years, providing access to performing arts in the Finger Lakes region for decades.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$211K
Contributions & grants$95K45%
Program service revenue$96K45%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$112K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$159K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$208K
Net assets$-49K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- AMY HUNTER — Treasurer
- CHRIS PLOPPER — Director
- JIM DITMARS — Director
- JOAN LUTHER — Vice President
- LINDA STARKWEATHER — Director
- PATRICK ELWELL — President
- RICHARD CONSTANTINO — Director
- ROSE HOGAN — Secretary
- SANDI ELWELL — Director
- SARAH LARYSZ — Director
- SEAN SULLIVAN — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Bristol Valley Theater Government — Receives funding and operational support from FRIENDS OF BRISTOL VALLEY PLAYHOUSE as indicated by ticket payment made payable to Bristol Valley Theater.
- Bristol Valley Theater Partner — Co-hosts the silent art auction as a vital fundraiser in support of the theater.
- Community Bank Partner — Production sponsor for the theater's staging of "A Year with Frog and Toad".
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Authorized presenting partner for the production of "Pump Boys and Dinettes."
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Secured rights to present 'Moon Over Buffalo' through arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Secured rights to present Dial M for Murder through arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
- FRIENDS OF BRISTOL VALLEY PLAYHOUSE Government — Implied fiscal sponsor or affiliated nonprofit entity supporting Bristol Valley Theater.
- Friends of Bristol Valley Playhouse Network — Not-for-profit foundation that stewarded the organization after 1986 and purchased the current theater space in Naples.
- Lyons National Bank Partner — Production sponsor for the theater's staging of "A Year with Frog and Toad".
- Music Theatre International Partner — Partnered to secure authorized performance materials for "A Year with Frog and Toad".
- Orange County Arts Council Partner — Production sponsor for the theater's staging of "A Year with Frog and Toad".
- Rich Miller Partner — Collaborates with photographer Rich Miller for gallery content.
- Samuel French, Inc. Partner — Presented Dial M for Murder through arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
- The Old Globe Network — Co-commissioned and co-produced the original production of Dial M for Murder.
- generous patron Partner — Provides matching funds for donations up to $20,000.
strategies · 5
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.
- Art-Based Fundraising Mechanismmethodology: art-based fundraisingBy hosting a silent art auction featuring donated artwork, the organization raises funds effectively because unique, culturally aligned events attract donors and enhance community participation.
- Community-Supported Funding Modelmethodology: community-supported fundingBy leveraging community donations and matching campaigns, the organization sustains theater operations and programming, because collective financial participation fosters ownership and long-term support.
- Diverse Theatrical Programming to Broaden Audience Engagementmethodology: classical-and-new-work-productionBy producing a mix of classical works, new plays, comedies, thrillers, and literature adaptations, the organization increases cultural relevance and audience engagement because varied genres attract different demographic segments and encourage repeated attendance.
- Immersive and Themed Audience Experiencesmethodology: immersive-theatrical-storytellingBy staging performances in immersive, thematically rich environments such as a diner and gas station setting, the organization deepens audience engagement because environmental storytelling enhances emotional connection and memorability.
- Subscriber Engagement Modelmethodology: subscriber engagement modelBy offering priority seating, discounted pricing, and flexible exchanges, the organization increases long-term audience retention because perceived value and convenience strengthen commitment to recurring attendance.