named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
9th Not Forgotten Play Festival
Annual festival featuring new works by female-identifying playwrights, including one-act plays and 10-minute plays, with audience input on future seasons.
Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Outdoor musical play exploring the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe through poetic storytelling and haunting music.
Women’s Playwrights Collective
Program dedicated to creating and producing new works by female-identifying playwrights for the Staten Island community.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 2 activities
- Present free theatrical performances to the public with broad audience reachHosts the Community Classics Series and other free productions, drawing approximately 2,000 total attendees annually with 150–200 per performance, ensuring broad public access to the arts.
- Produce site-specific Shakespearean and classical theatre productionsPresents high-quality productions of Shakespeare and classical theatre in site-specific locations across Staten Island to create an environmental theatrical experience; at least one full outdoor production is offered free to the public annually.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Collaborate on digital Shakespearean content productionPartners with NYSAI Press to produce and share video content interpreting Shakespearean sonnets, expanding access to classical works through digital media.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Offer theatre fellowships and career development opportunities for local artistsProvides a one-year fellowship program and financial assistance to Staten Island residents and undergraduate students pursuing careers in theatre technical design and technology, supporting local talent development.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Produce original and contemporary theatre through play festivals and new works programsProduces festivals featuring original works, including the Not Forgotten Play Festival and the Women's Playwrights Collective, showcasing 10-minute and one-act plays by local playwrights, with audience engagement in selecting future productions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$213K
Contributions & grants$155K73%
Program service revenue$42K20%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$194K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45K
Cash$45K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$45K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +25.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $58K |
board members · 10
- CARA GORDON — CHAIRPERSON
- DANIELLE BONANNO — Secretary
- ILENE ROSEN — Director
- ISRAEL ADAM WASSERSTEIN — Director
- JENNY KELLY — Director
- JUSTIN SCHIEDEL — Director
- KASHIF PERVEZ — Director
- MARGUERITE MARIA RIVAS — Director
- SALVATORE F CALCAGNO — Director
- TONI-ANN FISCHETTI — Treasurer
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Alfred C. Cerullo Partner — Member of The Royal Box, a top-tier giving circle supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Alpha/Omega Coverage Corp Partner — Receives sponsorship support from Alpha/Omega Coverage Corp for events such as Plays For the Plays.
- Alpha/Omega Coverage Corp Partner — Sponsored the Women’s Playwright Collective as a Food and Beverage Sponsor for the "Plays For the Plays" event.
- Charles Sullivan Partner — Member of The Royal Box, a top-tier giving circle supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Courtney Finn Moore Partner — Member of Cymbeline's Circle, a major donor level supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Craig Stoebling Partner — Member of Cymbeline's Circle, a major donor level supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Emily Orengo Partner — Member of The Royal Box, a top-tier giving circle supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Frank & Laura Williams Partner — Members of The Royal Box, a top-tier giving circle supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Frank Williams Partner — Key staff member serving as Producing Artistic Director.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Corporate sponsor of Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company, featured on the sponsorship page.
- Island Auto Group Partner — Corporate sponsor of Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company, featured on the sponsorship page.
- John & Cara Gordon Partner — Members of The Royal Box, a top-tier giving circle supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Joseph LiBassi Partner — Member of The Royal Box, a top-tier giving circle supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- NYSAI Press Partner — Collaborates with NYSAI Press on the Translating Sonnets project to produce and share interpretive video content of Shakespearean sonnets.
- National Park Service Government — Official partnership designating SIST as the resident theatre company of Fort Wadsworth, Gateway National Recreation Area.
- Phil Gagliano Partner — Member of Cymbeline's Circle, a major donor level supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Sharon Liander Partner — Member of Cymbeline's Circle, a major donor level supporting Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Spotlight Theatre at Empire Outlets Partner — Venue host for the 5th Annual Not Forgotten Play Festival performances.
- Waypoint Agency Partner — Technology partner supporting the theatre company.
- Women’s Playwright Collective Partner — Co-presents the Not Forgotten Play Festival with Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre Company.
- Women’s Playwrights Collective Partner — Collaborates on producing a festival of new plays by female-identifying playwrights.
- Women’s Playwrights Collective Partner — Collaborates with Women’s Playwrights Collective to present new works by female-identifying playwrights through shared events and festivals.
- know.your.mortgage.pro Partner — Receives sponsorship support from know.your.mortgage.pro as Turkey Sponsor for Women’s Playwright Collective events.
- know.your.mortgage.pro Partner — Sponsored the "Play for the Plays" event as the Turkey Sponsor.
- siadvance Partner — Receives support from siadvance for promoting new voices in the Women’s Playwright Collective.
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.
- Amplification of Women-Identifying Playwrightsmethodology: gender-equity-in-artsBy creating and producing new works written by female-identifying playwrights, we advance representation and equity in theatre, because centering underrepresented voices fosters inclusivity and expands the canon within classical forms.
- Contemporary Relevance Through Interpretationmethodology: classical_theatre_relevanceBy interpreting classical theatre through modern lenses, we demonstrate its universal and lasting relevance for today’s audiences, because connecting timeless themes to current contexts increases cultural resonance and educational impact.
- Site-Specific Environmental Stagingmethodology: site-specific_theatreBy staging classical works in site-specific, environmental settings, we enhance audience engagement and immersion, because physical context deepens connection to and understanding of the material.