named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Musical Production
Annual youth musical theater program for grades 2–8, producing shows such as Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. and Mary Poppins Jr. with rehearsals and performances held in Queens.
Teen Theater
Advanced theater program for teens, producing challenging works such as The Laramie Project and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a focus on classical texts and socially relevant themes.
Tween Theater Production
Theater program for sixth through eighth graders, combining rehearsal with original music and multimedia elements, adapted during the pandemic to include remote filming and editing.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 2 activities
- Staging of Full-Length Theatrical ProductionsStages full-length productions such as Godspell, The Laramie Project, Into the Woods, and Bye Bye Birdie, including adaptations for pandemic conditions. These productions follow professional standards, including compliance with Actors' Equity Association (AEA) guidelines, and feature both youth and guest artists.
- Youth Theater Program and Musical ProductionsProduces annual youth theater productions, including Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr., Oliver! Jr., Shrek Jr., and Mary Poppins Jr., with weekly rehearsals from September through April and two public performances per cast. The program engages approximately 90 youth performers annually across multiple casts and fosters long-term participation in music, acting, and teamwork.
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding Community Partners through Event ProceedsFunds community organizations by donating 10% of proceeds from special events, such as the virtual screening of The Laramie Project, to support youth advocacy programs like the Peter Cicchino Youth Project.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Remote and Filmed Theater ProductionsProduced and filmed remote adaptations of theatrical works during the pandemic, including A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Laramie Project, using Zoom and other digital tools. These projects included commissioned musical scores, edited multimedia components, and virtual screenings accessible to audiences online.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$83K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$55K
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balance sheet
Total assets$58K
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Net assets$55K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +33.4%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Actors' Equity Association Partner — Collaborated on AEA showcase productions ensuring professional standards and union compliance.
- Andrea Partner — Staff member contributing to Unity Stage programs.
- Danny Partner — Leadership team member fostering creative input from youth cast members.
- Emilio Delgado Partner — Featured in a community reading of A Christmas Carol; known for role on Sesame Street.
- Josh Partner — Staff member contributing to Unity Stage programs.
- MJ Partner — Leadership team member providing guidance to youth performers.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Coordination with the NYC Department of Education affects venue availability and safety decisions for productions.
- P.S. 212Q Partner — Hosts Unity Stage's performance venue, the Little Theater, for final rehearsals and public shows.
- P.S. 212Q Partner — Hosts performances at The Little Theater located within P.S. 212Q in Jackson Heights.
- Peter Cicchino Youth Project Partner — Recipient of 10% of proceeds from the virtual screening of "The Laramie Project."
- Sofia Geier Partner — Artistic Director leading Unity Stage productions.
- St. Marks Church Partner — Provides rehearsal space for Unity Stage's youth program at 33-50 82nd Street, Jackson Heights.
- Ticking Clock Productions Partner — Collaborated as Directors of Photography for in-person filming of scenes, songs, and dances.
- Ticking Clock Productions Partner — Collaborated on cinematography for in-person scenes and songs of the filmed production.
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.
- Adaptive Theater Production for Continuity and Accessmethodology: virtual-theater-engagementBy shifting between live, virtual, and filmed formats, the organization maintains youth engagement and artistic output during disruptions because flexible production models preserve performance opportunities and program continuity.
- Story-Driven Arts Engagement for Youthmethodology: story-driven youth theaterBy using popular, narrative-rich musical theater and original adaptations of classical texts, the organization increases youth engagement and critical reflection because compelling stories and character diversity make the arts accessible and thematically resonant.
- Youth Theater as Ensemble-Based Personal Developmentmethodology: ensemble-based youth developmentBy integrating youth into ensemble-based theatrical production, the organization builds confidence, collaboration, and self-esteem because collective artistic effort fosters personal growth and mutual accountability in a disciplined, team-oriented environment.