named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
2-Year Training Program
Free performing arts training for high school students (13–16 years old) focusing on acting, singing, dance, spoken word, and playwriting. Includes fall, winter-spring, and summer sessions with ensemble-based learning and original work creation.
Make Art With
Program that bridges student artists with professional NYC artists to create and perform original works, emphasizing mentorship and professional development.
Summer Show
Annual production featuring original multimedia performances created and performed by students in collaboration with renowned NYC artists. Held at the 14th Street Y Theater.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 3 activities
- Artistic mentorship and audition preparation for youthProvides individualized coaching and mentorship to support youth in advancing their performing arts careers, including scouting audition material, creating tailored monologue repertoires, and self-tape audition support with equipment and on-location coaching. The program has prepared students for admission to competitive arts high schools and universities such as LaGuardia, NYU, Juilliard, and Yale.
- Two-year tuition-free performing arts training program for high school studentsOffers a rigorous, tuition-free 2-year performing arts training program for high school students aged 13–19, primarily from underserved communities in the New York metropolitan area, with classes held on Saturdays over 10-week sessions. The program includes training in theater arts techniques, specialized workshops in movement, clowning, spoken word, and playwriting led by guest professionals, and emphasizes individualized attention through limited class sizes.
- Youth creation and performance of original theatrical worksSupports youth in writing, creating, and sharing original stories through the performing arts, culminating in ensemble performances at the end of each session that showcase original devised works. Provides a supportive, judgment-free environment where students collaborate to develop artistic skills and self-expression, often addressing social challenges such as discrimination, injustice, and inequality.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Comprehensive student support servicesProvides meals, transportation, and full participation support to ensure equitable access to training and performances, including for events such as REBEL VERSES and Make Art With.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Performance production of original worksProduces and presents original theatrical productions such as "THE STATE OF US" and "Rebel Verses," which use allegory and youth-created content to examine themes like family, truth, tradition, and social change in American society. Performances are held at established venues including The Public Theater and The 14th Street Y Theater.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Rebel Verses Youth Arts FestivalOrganizes and hosts the biennial two-week Rebel Verses Youth Arts Festival in New York City, which features performances by youth theater companies from NYC and beyond, including original works by participants. The festival includes guest appearances by professional artists, provides networking and collaboration opportunities, and has engaged over 1,200 young artists and thousands of audience members over time.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$527K
Contributions & grants$502K95%
Program service revenue$25K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$572K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$435K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash$26K
Investments$0
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$54K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +52.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill A Kim | Artistic Drctr | 40 | $78K |
| Jinn S Kim | Executive Dir. | 40 | $78K |
| Chris Bell | Managing Drctr | 40 | $68K |
board members · 4
- Ana Ortiz — Director
- Hallie Donner — Director
- Heather Corbett — Co-Chair
- Julian Elijah Martinez — Director
relationships · 65
Who they work with
- 14th Street Y Theater Partner — Hosted the Summer Show performance at its venue located at 344 E 14th St, New York, NY.
- 6th Borough Slam Partner — Youth theater partner participating in the Rebel Verses festival.
- Adrian White Partner — Member of the Advisory Council at Developing Artists
- Alumni Theater Company Partner — Youth theater partner participating in the Rebel Verses festival.
- Ana Ortiz Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
- Barbara Toy Partner — Member of the Advisory Council at Developing Artists
- Ben Snyder Partner — Member of the Advisory Council at Developing Artists
- Chris Bell Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
- Cristina Garcia Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
- Curtis McGraw Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support for REBEL VERSES.
- Daphne Rubin-Vega Partner — Guest artist and spokesperson for the REBEL VERSES Youth Arts Festival.
- Daphne Rubin-Vega Partner — Member of the Advisory Council at Developing Artists
- David Zayas Partner — Member of the Advisory Council at Developing Artists
- Diana Oh Partner — Advisory Council member (in memoriam) at Developing Artists
- Diana Oh Partner — Guest artist participating in Week One of the REBEL VERSES festival.
- Donald C. Brace Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support for REBEL VERSES.
- Double the Donation Partner — Partners with Double the Donation to facilitate access to corporate matching gift and volunteer grant programs.
- Elliot Culpepper Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
- Epic Next Partner — Youth theater partner participating in the Rebel Verses festival.
- Eric Bogosian Partner — Guest artist participating in Week Two of the REBEL VERSES festival.
- Find Your Light Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support for REBEL VERSES.
- Hallie Donner Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
- Heather Corbett Partner — Current board chair of Developing Artists
- Hi-Arts (Hip-Hop Theater Festival) Partner — Collaborated with Developing Artists to produce the 2016 REBEL VERSES Youth Arts Festival.
- Houghton Hall Arts Partner — Hosts all classes for Developing Artists at its facility in New York, NY.
- Houghton Hall Arts Partner — Hosts classes for the Developing Artists ensemble program.
- Humanities New York Funder — Funds arts and humanities programming for young people
- Hyde & Watson Funder — Supporter providing financial backing for REBEL VERSES.
- Jill Ashley Kim Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
- Jinn S. Kim Partner — Current board member of Developing Artists
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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-and-Activism Integrationmethodology: art_and_activismBy connecting artistic excellence with activism, we address systemic inequities and promote inclusion, because using performance as a tool for advocacy transforms personal experience into collective action.
- Artist Mentorship and Peer Collaborationmethodology: mentorship_and_collaborationBy fostering collaboration between youth theater companies and established artists, we support the development of new theatrical works, because intergenerational mentorship and peer networking enhance artistic growth and sustainability.
- Ensemble-Based Arts Training for Social Changemethodology: ensemble_based_social_changeBy combining rigorous performing arts training with ensemble-based collaboration, we empower teens to create original work that promotes social change, because collective artistic ownership fosters agency and civic engagement.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Artsmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating basic needs support like meals and transportation with arts training, we increase access and retention, because removing material barriers enables consistent participation in creative development.
- Youth-Centered Creative Expressionmethodology: youth_centered_creativityBy centering authentic teenage voice and lived experience in performance, we produce raw, realistic narratives because prioritizing unfiltered youth creativity increases relevance, engagement, and personal empowerment.