named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
#BroadwaySpeaks
Civic engagement initiative that mobilizes theater artists to advocate for social justice causes, including healthcare workers and the PEACE Act.
Juneteenth Symphony
Annual music and theater event celebrating Juneteenth through original orchestrations and performances by women of color, marking a return after a three-year hiatus.
L.I.W.I.C. Framework
Five-pillar program including Library, Interview series, Workroom, Internships, and Community & Civic Engagement to support the lifecycle of artists from training to professional practice.
WOCoB x MAC Halloween Makeup Challenge
Collaborative initiative with MAC Cosmetics to showcase emerging makeup artists of color through Broadway-inspired looks, promoting diversity in behind-the-scenes theater roles.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Advancing racial and trans justice through targeted programming and publicationsProduces content and resources such as the #BlackTransLives in Music initiative, "A Black Girl’s Guide to Safe Protesting," and actionable steps for demanding justice for George Floyd to promote racial equity and trans inclusion in the arts.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Creating new theatrical and screen works through a creative incubatorOperates a creative incubator that supports early- to mid-career women of color artists in developing new theatrical and screen works through interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on development initiatives.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Delivering arts education and mentorship programs for girls and young women of colorRuns the L.I.W.I.C education program and other initiatives that provide arts education access, mentorship, and hands-on experiences in theater careers for girls from historically marginalized groups, including workshops and internship preparation.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintaining a digital archive of performance and vocal labs, documentaries, and historical materialsCurates and maintains a digital archive containing multimedia documentaries, vocal and performance labs, and historical materials such as journals and biographies to preserve and provide access to the legacy of women of color in musical theater.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Presenting community-centered cultural events with support for BIPOC entrepreneursOrganizes cultural events such as the Juneteenth Symphony that feature and support local Black-owned and women-owned businesses, integrating economic empowerment with artistic celebration.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Producing Broadway concerts and live theatrical performancesProduces live concerts and performances in New York City, including a star-filled Broadway concert at The Great Hall at The Cooper Union honoring Melba Moore and LaChanze, a Juneteenth tribute concert at Open Jar Studios on June 16, 2024, and a performance of "Summertime" featured on Playbill.com. Events include original orchestrations and vocal performances by Black women artists.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Producing an Interview Series pairing emerging artists with established iconsProduces an Interview Series featuring in-depth conversations and legacy pairings between established icons and emerging artists to provide mentorship, professional insight, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Providing internship and career development opportunities for young artistsOffers internships for artists aged 16–25, with placements at leading NYC theater institutions, media companies, and internal WOCoB productions, to support career entry and professional growth in the performing arts.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Running the #BroadwaySpeaks advocacy initiativeRuns the #BroadwaySpeaks campaign to mobilize artists around social causes, including advocacy for healthcare workers and support for The Peace Act, in partnership with humanitarian organizations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Producing tribute cabaret performances honoring women of color in musical theatreHosts tribute cabaret events celebrating African American, Latin, and Asian women who advanced opportunities in musical theatre, with past events held at venues including Don’t Tell Mama, 54 Below, and Minton’s Playhouse. A tribute event was held at Minton's Playhouse on August 19, 2019.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$0
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Alexia Velazquez — Board Member
- Barbara Douglas — Board Member
- Derek A Roberts — Board Member
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- 54 Below Partner — Venue for tribute cabaret performances by Women of Color on Broadway.
- ALLARTS Partner — Media partner for broadcasting Women of Color on Broadway programming.
- Amnesty International Partner — Partner organization listed on the Women of Color on Broadway website.
- Don’t Tell Mama Partner — Venue for tribute cabaret performances by Women of Color on Broadway.
- Kevorkian Mastering Inc. Partner — Provided audio mastering services for the production
- MAC Cosmetics Partner — Collaborated on the 2020 Halloween Makeup Challenge featuring Broadway-inspired looks.
- MAC Cosmetics Partner — Collaborated on the WOCoB x MAC Halloween Makeup Challenge.
- MAC Cosmetics Partner — Collaborated with WOCoB on the Halloween Makeup Challenge to showcase emerging makeup artists of color.
- Minton's Playhouse Partner — Hosted the Women of Color on Broadway Tribute Cabaret event.
- Minton’s Playhouse Partner — Venue for tribute cabaret performances by Women of Color on Broadway.
- N9ne Lives Studios Partner — Provided the recording location and audio engineering services for the production
- Open Jar Studios Partner — Venue partner for hosting The Juneteenth Symphony concert event.
- PBS Partner — Partnered to produce and broadcast the WOCoB Tribute Concert.
- Performer’s Palace Partner — Provided costume and wardrobe management services for the production
- Playbill.com Partner — Featured the premiere of "Summertime" on its platform.
- Playbill.com Partner — Platform that hosted the premiere of the organization's performance "Summertime"
- THIRTEEN Partner — Media partner for broadcasting Women of Color on Broadway programming.
- The Broadway Sinfonietta Partner — Orchestra that performed in the production of "Summertime"
- The Cooper Union Partner — Host venue partner for the Women of Color on Broadway concert at The Great Hall.
- The Cooper Union Partner — Hosted events including a live performance and behind-the-scenes afterparty at The Cooper Union's Great Hall.
- The Cooper Union Partner — Hosted the "House Seats: Women of Color on Broadway" concert at The Great Hall.
- ZAVE Media Partner — Co-produced the performance "Summertime" with Women of Color on Broadway
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.
- Arts-Based Advocacy for Social Justicemethodology: arts-based_advocacyBy leveraging the public visibility of Broadway artists, we advance social justice causes because high-profile cultural platforms amplify marginalized voices and shift public narratives, translating artistic influence into advocacy impact.
- Mentorship-to-Career Lifecycle Supportmethodology: L.I.W.I.C. FrameworkBy providing mentorship, training, and hands-on experience across the theater ecosystem, we produce sustainable careers for women of color, because structured support from education through professional advancement addresses systemic gaps in access and retention.
- Representation-Driven Pipeline Developmentmethodology: representation-focused programmingBy creating performance and career opportunities specifically for women of color, we increase representation and build sustainable pathways into the theater industry, because visible role models and accessible entry points disrupt systemic exclusion and inspire future generations.