named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Shakespeare and Classic Text Productions
Produces and performs classic dramatic works, including Shakespearean plays and other literature not typically seen on commercial stages
The Great Divorce
Off-Broadway adaptation of C.S. Lewis's work, produced as a major theatrical event; marked the company's debut in a fully realized production
Workshops with Underserved Populations
Conducts theater workshops and performances for incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth to promote access and healing through the arts
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Theater Arts Education 2 activities
- Actor training and professional development programsOffers ongoing actor training programs integrating physical and vocal techniques with imaginative development for professional actors and students, including monthly in-person sessions, weekly three-hour training, and open Zoom sessions during the pandemic. Programs are open to external participants and have led to placements in university theatre programs and Off-Off Broadway debuts.
- Capacity-building through dissemination of Magis TechniquesShares its actor training methodology, known as Magis Techniques or ActorSpa®, through workshops at universities, cultural programs, theatre conferences, and arts organizations in the U.S. and internationally, including in Albania, Italy, Mexico, and Guatemala. Also integrates training into partner programs such as La MaMa's Trojan Women Project.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Director development and collaborative creation programsOffers structured opportunities for directors through initiatives such as the Director’s Lab, enabling exploration of new material, collaboration with company actors, and the creation of original theatrical pieces.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Theatrical productions of neglected and classic worksProduces and presents theatrical performances of neglected classics, previously unperformed literary works, and original adaptations, including annual seasons and site-specific stagings. Productions include C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce, Thornton Wilder’s The Alcestiad, Calderón’s Life is a Dream, and Aristophanes’ Plutus adapted as Occupy Olympus!, performed at venues such as La MaMa, Salvation Army Theater, and public parks.
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Theater and Performing Arts in Corrections 1 activity
- Workshops and performances for incarcerated individuals and at-risk youthConducts theatre workshops and performances with incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth through the Odyssey Project, serving facilities such as Otisville Federal Correctional Institution, Queensboro Correctional Facility, and Ignacio House. Programs include adaptations of the Odyssey and other literary works, aiming to foster personal growth and reflection.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$45K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$33K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
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balance sheet
Total assets$15K
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Net assets$-10K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -19.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOHN BREEN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 8 | $24K |
board members · 2
- GEORGE DRANCE — ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- MARGARET SHARP-DOUGLAS — PRODUCING DIRECTOR
relationships · 56
Who they work with
- 14th Street Jesuit Community Government — Supporting community affiliate of Magis Theatre Company.
- Actors’ Equity Government — Union with which Magis operates closely, producing shows under Showcase, Mini, and LOA contracts.
- Boston College Partner — Hosted workshops where Magis Techniques were demonstrated and shared.
- Brian Diaz Photography Partner — Provides in-kind photography services to support Magis Theatre Company's documentation and promotion.
- Creative Educational Services Partner — Collaborates with Magis Theatre Company to deliver the Odyssey Project to underserved populations.
- Creighton University Partner — Hosted workshops where Magis Techniques were demonstrated and shared.
- Fordham Jesuit Community Government — Supporting community affiliate of Magis Theatre Company.
- Fordham Lincoln Center Partner — Hosts Magis Theatre Company's reading series events
- Fordham University Partner — Academic institution partner of Magis Theatre Company.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosted workshops where Magis Techniques were demonstrated and shared.
- Fordham University Lincoln Center Partner — Hosts George Drance as Artist-in-residence
- Gramercy Park Flowers Partner — Provides in-kind donations to support Magis Theatre Company events.
- Great Jones Repertory Partner — Collaborative theatre company with shared membership and performance history
- Jesuit Conference, Inc. Government — National Jesuit organization supporting Magis Theatre Company.
- Kennedy Center's Cultural Visitors Program Partner — Collaborated with Magis Theatre Company to demonstrate and share Magis Techniques through workshops.
- Knights of Columbus Funder — Named organizational donor supporting Magis Theatre Company.
- La MaMa Partner — Performance venue and collaborative partner for multiple company members
- La MaMa ETC Partner — Presented "Angel in the Ashes" at La MaMa ETC.
- La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Partner — Collaborated with Ellen Stewart of La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club on a site-specific production in Tuscany.
- La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Partner — Collaborative performance and production venue for Magis Theatre Company members
- La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Partner — Presented "Life is a Dream -1677" and "\*mark" at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre.
- La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Partner — Presented the "Logos Project" production of the Gospel of Mark as part of La MaMa's Spring season.
- La MaMa's Trojan Women Project Partner — Collaborates with La MaMa's Trojan Women Project, where Magis training is part of its methodology.
- La MaMa's Trojan Women Project Partner — Group that incorporates Magis training into its artistic regimen.
- Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance Partner — Institution where Jacqueline Lucid teaches and directs
- Manhattan Theater Club Partner — Development venue for Ashley Griffin's writing work
- Marquette Jesuit Associates Government — Supporting Jesuit affiliate of Magis Theatre Company.
- Marquette University Partner — Hosted workshops where Magis Techniques were demonstrated and shared.
- Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides in-kind donations of materials to support Magis Theatre Company's productions.
- New York International Fringe Festival Partner — Presented "Occupy Olympus!" at the festival, where it played to sold-out houses and received critical recognition.
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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.
- Classical Theatre as Moral and Personal Metaphormethodology: classical-theatre-as-metaphorBy presenting classical plays—especially the Odyssey—as metaphors for moral and personal struggles, the organization fosters reflection on ethical living, addiction, and perseverance, particularly among incarcerated and at-risk populations, because narrative resonance deepens engagement and internalization of transformative themes.
- Integrated Actor Training for Holistic Artistic Developmentmethodology: integrated_actor_trainingBy unifying voice, body, and imagination into a single pedagogical framework and cycling through foundational, exploratory, and performance-ready training modes, the organization produces cohesive and adaptable actor development because integration and structured progression deepen artistic retention and readiness.
- Spiritual and Sacred Theatre for Collective Upliftmethodology: sacred_performanceBy staging liturgical forms, autosacramentales, and sacred narratives across religious traditions, the organization generates collective joy, spiritual reflection, and cross-cultural awareness because ritual-based performance creates a shared container for meaning-making and transcendence.