named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Film Festival
Yearly event showcasing films, continuing a long-standing tradition
Annual Major Productions
Full-scale theatrical productions staged yearly, including plays like "Our Town," "Steel Magnolias," and "Dracula"
Children's Musical Workshop
Educational summer program introducing youth to musical theatre
OTTG Penny Readers
Free short story and poetry performances available for booking by community groups or private parties
Staged Readings
Costumed, minimally staged performances such as Ira Levin's "Deathtrap," open to the public with donations accepted
Theatre Workshops
Instructional sessions in areas such as acting, directing, and children's theatre
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Producing and staging theatrical performancesProduces and stages full theatrical productions, including plays such as "Foreigner," "Dracula," "Rumors," and "Dancing at Lughnasa," with at least one major production annually since 1997. Performances are staged in North Creek, NY, and tour to communities across the Adirondack region.
- Touring productions and sponsoring cultural eventsTours theatrical productions to communities including Blue Mountain Lake, Glens Falls, Old Forge, Minerva, Chestertown, and Raquette Lake. Also sponsors events such as concerts (e.g., Downing College at Cambridge) and annual productions by Pendragon Theatre and the Seagle Colony.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Hosting workshops in theater artsOffers educational workshops in theater arts, including children's musical theater (e.g., summer 2014 workshop), acting, directing, and children's theatre. These programs support community engagement and skill development in performing arts.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Managing ticket reservations for performancesOperates a ticket reservation system for performances using a form-based request process, with payment collected in cash or check at will call, supporting audience access and event logistics.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting a yearly Film FestivalOrganizes and hosts an annual Film Festival as part of its cultural programming, contributing to the arts landscape in the Town of Johnsburg and surrounding areas.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Providing short story and poetry readingsOffers short story and poetry readings for community groups and private parties at no cost, expanding access to literary arts in the region.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Designing and building theatrical setsDesigns and constructs sets for theatrical productions, such as the set for "Postmortem" in fall 2013, contributing to the production quality of live performances.
- Presenting staged and costumed play readingsPresents staged and costumed readings of plays, including a reading of Ira Levin's Deathtrap and other works, as part of its public programming. These events are part of a broader commitment to accessible live theater.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$7K75%
Program service revenue$2K25%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$15K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -33.5%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Colleen Potter Partner — Photographer who documented the Dracula cast.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Authorized the presentation of Deathtrap through arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
- Dennis Wilson Partner — Coordinator for the Penny Readers program.
- Eric D Potter Partner — Photographer who documented multiple OTTG productions.
- Pendragon Theatre Partner — Sponsors annual productions by Pendragon Theatre.
- Seagle Colony Partner — Sponsors annual productions by the Seagle Colony.
- Stewart's Shops Partner — Sponsored the production of Deathtrap.
- Town of Johnsburg Government — Provided an Occupancy Tax Grant to support the performance.
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.
- Accessible Literary Programming via Repertoire Performancesmethodology: repertoire-based performanceBy adapting short stories and poetry into a rotating repertoire, we make theater more accessible to diverse audiences because familiar literary forms lower barriers to engagement and encourage broader attendance.
- Arts Education Through Performance and Workshopsmethodology: arts-education-through-performanceBy combining theatrical performances with educational programming in acting, directing, and children’s theater, we promote arts engagement and skill development because experiential learning increases youth participation and artistic literacy.
- Community-Driven Theater Productionmethodology: community-drivenBy producing theater with local participants and audiences, we strengthen community engagement and cultural enrichment because shared creative ownership fosters regional identity and sustained participation.