named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Discipline Roundtables
Self-directed gatherings organized by discipline to facilitate discussion, collaboration, and peer support among members
Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award
Triennial award honoring exceptional international women theatre artists, established in honor of Rosamond Gilder and Martha Coigney
Heritage Committee Programs
Develops programs celebrating the legacy of historical theatre women from the 19th and early 20th centuries through research and performance
Julia's Reading Room
Provides League members the opportunity to have early works read by professional actors in a supportive setting for developmental feedback
LPTW Lucille Lortel Grant
Annual award recognizing aspiring women and woman-identified theatre artists showing creative promise, including a Visionary Award for community empowerment
Oral History Project
Ongoing initiative preserving the voices and experiences of theatre women, originally founded by Betty Corwin
Professional Seminars
Hosts educational panel discussions featuring experienced theatre professionals on topics relevant to career development, open to members and guests
Rachel Crothers Leadership Award
Prestigious award honoring a theatre woman who has made major contributions to American theatre and demonstrated exemplary service to society
Theatre Women Awards
Annual awards program recognizing outstanding contributions through the Lee Reynolds Award, Ruth Morley Designing Women Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Josephine Abady Award
Women Stage the World
Annual suffragist-inspired march through Times Square and the Theatre District to raise awareness about gender parity in the commercial theatre industry
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocacy for gender parity in theatreAdvocates for parity in employment, compensation, and recognition for women theatre practitioners through public policy advocacy, industry-wide initiatives, and annual marches through the Broadway Theatre District inspired by suffragist traditions.
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Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
- Awards and public recognition programsRecognizes and celebrates the achievements of women in theatre through annual and triennial awards, including the Lucille Lortel Awards, Rachel Crothers Leadership Award, Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award, and the Billie Allen Award, with public ceremonies and events.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fundraising and grantmaking for League programsFunds League initiatives through fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and corporate sponsorship to support its programs and operations.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Networking and community-building initiativesProvides structured networking, collaboration, and community-building opportunities through events, mentorship, travel programs, and member support mechanisms including cards of congratulations or condolence.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Oral history and archival researchConducts live oral history interviews with theatre women from diverse backgrounds, archives them in the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and produces programs that recover and highlight the historical contributions of women in theatre from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizational capacity buildingStrengthens organizational continuity and leadership through a Legacy Council of long-time members and an Advisory Council of prominent community leaders, while maintaining a membership base of nearly 500 women across theatre disciplines.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Professional development and educational programmingOffers professional seminars, educational programs, and career development workshops led by industry professionals for women theatre practitioners, with recorded sessions made available online via YouTube for broader access.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Publications and exhibition materialsProduces an annual publication highlighting the League’s programs and members, and published a limited-edition catalogue as a companion to the Curtain Call exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Staged readings and artistic developmentHosts staged readings of early works by League members through Julia’s Reading Room, using professional actors in a supportive environment to provide developmental feedback for emerging projects.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Annual public events and showcasesProduces annual public events including the Season Launch, Twelfth Night Party, Annual Meeting, benefit showcase "LPTW One Stage: Many Voices," and the "Women Stage the World" parade through Times Square and the Theatre District every June.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$36K64%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$160%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$101K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -46.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CYNTHIA STRAUS — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN CLARKSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM MARIE JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- MIRIAM KULICK — BOARD MEMBER
- PAT ADDISS — BOARD MEMBER
- TANYA KHORDOC — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Theatre Association Partner — Hosted the 1981 conference where the idea for the League of Professional Theatre Women was formed.
- Daryl Roth Partner — Co-chair of the Advisory Council, providing guidance on the organization's future.
- Estelle Parsons Partner — Member of the Advisory Council, contributing expertise and perspective to organizational strategy.
- Lynn Nottage Partner — Member of the Advisory Council, contributing expertise and perspective to organizational strategy.
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Partner — Collaborated on the Curtain Call exhibition and companion catalogue.
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Partner — Collaborates on the Oral History Project to document and archive the contributions of women in theatre.
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Partner — Collaborates on the production of the Oral History Project.
- Parity Productions Partner — Ludovica Villar-Hauser, a key participant in the seminar, is Founder and Artistic Director of Parity Productions, indicating an organizational collaboration.
- Phylicia Rashad Partner — Member of the Advisory Council, contributing expertise and perspective to organizational strategy.
- Sarah Ruhl Partner — Member of the Advisory Council, contributing expertise and perspective to organizational strategy.
- TRU Partner — Co-hosts town hall events with the League of Professional Theatre Women on issues of equality in theatre.
- The Lambs Partner — Hosted the inaugural LPTW Billie Allen Award ceremony at its venue in New York City.
- Theresa Rebeck Partner — Co-chair of the Advisory Council, providing guidance on the organization's future.
- Women’s Project New York City Partner — Collaborates through shared programming legacy via Julia’s Reading Room, founded by Julia Miles of Women’s Project New York City.
- artist service groups Partner — Collaborates with artist service groups to support dialogue, mentoring, and collaboration among theatre women.
- performing arts organizations Partner — Partners with performing arts organizations in the U.S. and globally to connect members and foster collaboration.
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.
- Community and Leadership Development through Peer Networksmethodology: peer_led_developmentBy fostering peer-led roundtables, networking, and community-building initiatives, the organization increases visibility and career opportunities for women in theatre, because sustained peer relationships and leadership cultivation enhance professional engagement and industry access.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Professional Advancementmethodology: cross_sector_collaborationBy connecting nonprofit theatre artists with commercial Broadway producers, the organization creates employment pathways and mutual benefit, because bridging sectoral divides increases access to resources and opportunities for underrepresented women.
- EDIA-Centered Organizational and Cultural Changemethodology: EDIA_centered_changeBy embedding equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) principles into community development and programming, the organization fosters a more inclusive theatre culture, because systemic inclusion across varied identities expands participation and strengthens organizational legitimacy and reach.
- Equity through Representation and Historical Reclamationmethodology: historical_reclamation_for_equityBy reclaiming the historical contributions of women in theatre through oral histories, public parades, and heritage programming, the organization advances current equity efforts, because restoring visibility to marginalized narratives strengthens advocacy and challenges ongoing gender inequity in the industry.
- Professional Development as Career Empowermentmethodology: professional_developmentBy providing expert-led seminars and digital transition support, the organization equips theatre women with career-relevant skills, because access to continuous, adaptive professional learning increases resilience and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.