named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Theater
Family-friendly programming including seasonal productions like "The Eldritch Spooktacular Halloween Pageant" aimed at engaging younger audiences.
Mainstage Productions
Annual season of full-scale theatrical productions including plays and musicals such as "Betty's Summer Vacation," "Damn Yankees," and "The Mousetrap," performed at the company's theater in Brooklyn Heights.
Volunteer Theater Program
Opportunities for community members to participate in all aspects of production including acting, stage management, lighting, sound, set construction, props, and costumes, all on a volunteer basis.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Engages volunteers in theater operations and audience servicesUtilizes volunteers in key roles including ushers during performances and as members of the cast and crew, supporting the organization’s membership-based model with a $20 fee for cast participation.
- Operates technical aspects of theatrical productionsManages lighting and sound cues during live performances and conducts set construction, painting, and strike operations for productions, primarily through volunteer technical teams during dedicated weekends.
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Presents culturally and thematically diverse theatrical worksProduces plays and musicals that explore moral dilemmas, identity, relationships, and social issues, including works by acclaimed playwrights such as Agatha Christie, Christopher Durang, and Kenneth Lonergan, with narratives ranging from murder mysteries to satirical critiques of corporate greed.
- Produces and stages non-equity community theater productionsStages theatrical performances as part of an annual season, utilizing volunteer cast and crew. Productions include musicals and plays such as "Damn Yankees," "She Loves Me," "Falsettos," and "Urinetown," presented in Brooklyn as part of a long-standing community theater organization.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$28K15%
Program service revenue$141K75%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$136K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$270K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.1%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Bernard Bosio Partner — Directed the production of "Betty's Summer Vacation" for The Heights Players.
- Kenneth Lonergan Partner — Produces plays written by Kenneth Lonergan, Oscar-winning writer of Manchester by the Sea.
- The Boys in the Band Partner — Presented the play "The Boys in the Band" as part of its performance season.
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.
- Apprenticeship Model for Theater Skills Developmentmethodology: apprenticeship-modelBy providing hands-on training in technical theater crafts such as lighting design, set construction, and scenic painting, we develop skilled volunteers because experiential learning produces deeper mastery and organizational capacity.
- Community Engagement Through Thematic and Accessible Theater Programmingmethodology: community_theatreBy producing a diverse season of musicals, plays, and children’s programming with thematic and narrative appeal, we increase public access to the arts because relatable and engaging stories attract broad audience participation.
- Inclusive Casting to Promote Equity and Representationmethodology: inclusive_castingBy encouraging performers of all races, genders, and identities to audition, we foster diverse and authentic storytelling because representation in casting increases audience connection and validates marginalized voices.
- Theater as a Medium for Social and Ethical Explorationmethodology: theater-as-social-explorationBy using dramatic narratives and theatrical storytelling, we engage audiences and performers in critical reflection on social issues, identity, and ethical dilemmas because immersive storytelling fosters empathy and deeper understanding of complex human experiences.