named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Doric Wilson Playwrights Project
A reading series that presents works by LGBTQ+ playwrights, both historical and contemporary, to an invited audience. The series honors past and present LGBTQ+ theater voices and is curated by Dennis Corsi and Rula Muñoz.
Pride in Verse
Collaborative poetry event held during Pride season, featuring queer poets and co-presented with The Publishing Triangle and the Society of Illustrators.
Queer Spooky Shorts
An annual Halloween-themed event featuring short plays submitted by LGBTQ+ writers, directed and performed by members of the TOSOS community.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 2 activities
- Host community-building social events and public celebrationsHosts free social events including holiday parties, Pride events, and collaborative poetry readings to strengthen community ties among LGBTQ+ members and allies. Events include the annual Pride Party, winter and spring holiday gatherings, and co-hosted events such as “Pride in Verse.”
- Participate in public LGBTQ+ visibility parades and marchesParticipates annually in public parades including the NYC Pride Parade and the St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens to promote LGBTQIA+ visibility, inclusivity, and civil rights, with documented participation in 2024 and planned events through 2025.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and archive LGBTQ+ theater historyPreserves and archives the work of founding playwright Doric Wilson and supports research in Off-Off-Broadway and LGBTQIA+ theater history through the Doric Wilson Playwrights Project, a core program dedicated to honoring his legacy.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce mainstage and reading series theater productionsProduces mainstage theatrical productions and free reading series that present works by historical and contemporary LGBTQ+ playwrights, including world premieres and revivals, performed at venues such as A.R.T./New York Theatres, The Flea Theatre, and The Center. The program includes ASL-interpreted performances and virtual readings to ensure accessibility.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$85K
Contributions & grants$51K59%
Program service revenue$30K36%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
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Net assets$-2K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CHRIS ANDERSSON — BOARD PRESIDENT
- CHRIS WEIKEL — DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
- DENNIS CORSI — ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN WARNOCK — ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- KEN GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- MARK FINLEY — ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL CHILDS — DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR
- ROB BYRNES — ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- ROBIN HOWARD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- A.R.T. New York Theatres Partner — Presented "Our House" at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre, a venue operated by A.R.T. New York Theatres.
- Angela Lansbury Foundation Funder — Provides financial support in the Founder's Circle donation tier ($5,000 - $20,000).
- Ars Nova Partner — Hosted Murphy Taylor Smith and Emerson as Artists-in-Residence for the 2025/26 season.
- Iris and Saul Katz Foundation Funder — Provides financial support in the Founder's Circle donation tier ($5,000 - $20,000).
- Joe’s Pub Partner — Commissioned Lisa Stephen Friday to develop a new musical through the New York Voices Program.
- LGBT Community Center Partner — Hosted TOSOS play readings in 2002.
- Murmuration Theater Company Partner — Collaborated with Murmuration Theater Company in the original development of the play "let’s talk about anything else."
- Murmuration Theater Company Partner — Originally developed the play "let’s talk about anything else," which was later produced by TOSOS.
- Museum of the City of New York Partner — Included TOSOS in its permanent theatre exhibit in 2004.
- NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher Government — Provided a proclamation for TOSOS's 50th anniversary celebration.
- NYS Assembly Member Landon Dais Government — Attended the 50th anniversary gala.
- NYS Assembly Member Tony Simone Government — Provided a proclamation for TOSOS's 50th anniversary celebration.
- NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Partner — Marched alongside TOSOS in the 2024 NYC Pride Parade
- NYS Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal Government — Provided a proclamation for TOSOS's 50th anniversary celebration.
- New York City Council Government — Represented by Council Member Erik Bottcher, who issued a proclamation honoring TOSOS’s 50th anniversary.
- New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher Government — Presented a proclamation honoring TOSOS on its 50th anniversary through his Chief of Staff
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council Government — Provides financial support in the Founder's Circle donation tier ($5,000 - $20,000).
- New York Innovative Theatre Foundation Funder — Awarded TOSOS the Caffe Cino Fellowship Award in 2019 and presented Doric Wilson with the Award for Artistic Achievement in 2007.
- New York State Assembly Government — Represented by Assembly Member Tony Simone, who issued a proclamation honoring TOSOS’s 50th anniversary.
- New York State Assembly Member Tony Simone Government — Presented a proclamation honoring TOSOS on its 50th anniversary
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Awarded Lisa Stephen Friday an artist grant for 2025.
- New York State Senate Government — Represented by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who issued a proclamation honoring TOSOS’s 50th anniversary.
- New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal Government — Presented a proclamation honoring TOSOS on its 50th anniversary
- Off Off PR Partner — Provided public relations services for the production of "let’s talk about anything else."
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Represented at the 50th anniversary gala by Chanel Lopez, Deputy Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs.
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Represented by Chanel Lopez, Deputy Director of LGBTQ Affairs, who attended and spoke at a TOSOS event
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Represented by Deputy Director of LGBTQ Affairs Chanel Lopez, who delivered remarks honoring TOSOS’s 50th anniversary.
- Society of Illustrators Partner — Hosted the joint event "Pride in Verse: An Evening of Queer Poetry" with TOSOS and The Publishing Triangle
- Spin Cycle Partner — Provided public relations services for the production of "Our House."
- St. Pat’s for All Parade Partner — Collaborates with TOSOS in promoting inclusive public celebration and LGBTQIA+ visibility
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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.
- Amplification of Marginalized LGBTQ+ Voicesmethodology: amplifying_marginalized_voicesBy centering underrepresented artistic and lived experiences in programming and production, we promote inclusion and equity within the LGBTQ+ community, because elevating marginalized voices through storytelling challenges dominant narratives and fosters social change.
- Pipeline Development for LGBTQIA+ Artistsmethodology: pipeline-for-lgbtqia-artistsBy providing early-stage readings and development opportunities for emerging and historic playwrights, we counter mainstream neglect and increase visibility of LGBTQIA+ works, because creating a sustainable pipeline from reading to production supports artistic longevity and cultural continuity.
- Queer Theatrical Heritage Engagementmethodology: cultural-activismBy curating and producing both historical and contemporary LGBTQ+ theatrical works, we foster intergenerational dialogue and preserve a living LGBTQ+ theatrical heritage, because connecting past and present voices strengthens community identity and awareness of ongoing struggles.
- Theater as Social Dialoguemethodology: theater-for-social-dialogueBy using narrative, ensemble-driven theater that blends humor and honesty, we engage audiences in discussions about complex emotional and social themes—including family dynamics, racial tension, and relational grief—because accessible, character-driven stories create space for empathy, reflection, and community learning.