Organizations running this strategy · 52
- #01 THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA INC
- #02 THE VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATERINC D/B/A LINCOLN CENTER THEATER
- #03 Primary Stages Company Inc
- #04 SU THEATRE CORPORATION D/B/A SYRACUSE STAGE
- #05 OUR TOWN THEATRE GROUP
- #06 OUT OF THE BOX THEATRE COMPANY INC
- #07 Shake on the Lake Inc
- #08 RED BULL THEATER INC
- #09 CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE LTD
- #10 CSC REPERTORY LTD D/B/A CLASSIC STAGE COMPANY
- #11 THE RESIDENT ACTING COMPANY INC
- #12 VictorHerbert Renaissance Project Live Inc
- #13 THE SHAKESPEARE FORUM INC
- #14 ELMWOOD COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE INC
- #15 ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY INC
- #16 BAY STREET THEATRE FESTIVAL INC
- #17 NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY INC
- #18 Sketchbook Theatre Inc
- #19 Bridge Street Theatre Inc
- #20 THE CLASSICAL THEATRE OF HARLEM INC
- #21 NEW PLACE PLAYERS NEW YORK INC
- #22 Dramatic Question Theatre
- #23 STATEN ISLAND SHAKESPEAREAN THEATRE CO
- #24 IRISH CLASSICAL THEATER CO
- #25 PULSE ENSEMBLE THEATRE INC
- #26 ACADEMY OF SACRED DRAMA LTD
- #27 White Horse Theater Company
- #28 THE PRIVATE THEATER CORP
- #29 PHOENIX THEATRE ENSEMBLE INC
- #30 STEAMER 10 THEATRE INC
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Fund nonprofit initiatives through proceeds from theatrical performances FAT KNIGHT THEATRE INCgrantmakingDirects a portion of proceeds from specific theatrical readings, such as "My Witch: The Margaret Hamilton Stories," to support external nonprofit organizations like Let’s Send These Kids to School.
- Produce a nationally recognized Shakespeare-themed podcast FAT KNIGHT THEATRE INCdirect serviceProduces a comedic and analytical podcast that explores Shakespearean characters and themes, distributed through media platforms to reach a broad audience.
- Produce and perform original and adapted theatrical works FAT KNIGHT THEATRE INCdirect serviceCreates and stages live theater productions, including original plays and contemporary adaptations, such as a pandemic-themed adaptation of The Decameron and a murder-mystery-farce featuring reimagined Gothic characters. The organization has presented works at festivals including SheNYC Summer Theater Festival and FringeNYC, where it received recognition for ensemble excellence.
- Host film screenings and multidisciplinary performance events Bridge Street Theatre Incdirect serviceOperates a monthly film screening series on the fourth Saturday of each month and presents a diverse range of performances including dance, music, magic, and visual art. In 2023, the theater presented 62 musical performances, 33 dance events, 12 magic shows, 24 film screenings, and 4 visual art exhibitions.
- Operate a professional theater facility Bridge Street Theatre Incdirect serviceManages and operates a theater at 44 W. Bridge Street in Catskill, NY, with all 84 seats dedicated through contributions to a capital campaign, serving as a venue for professional productions and community events.
- Present staged readings and support new play development Bridge Street Theatre Incdirect serviceHosts staged readings and developmental workshops for new plays and musicals, including works by emerging and local playwrights such as Nathan Johnson, Jason Wang, and Daniel Pink. These events are part of a broader commitment to nurturing new voices and supporting Hudson Valley-based theater artists.
- Produce and present mainstage theatrical productions Bridge Street Theatre Incdirect serviceProduces an annual five-play Mainstage subscription series featuring original and contemporary plays, including world premieres and reimagined classics. Recent productions include "Bakersfield Mist," "The Lisbon Traviata," and "Happy Days," presented in a dedicated 84-seat theater facility in Catskill, NY.
- Provide performance space and educational opportunities Bridge Street Theatre Incdirect serviceMakes its theater space available to outside performing groups and partners with Catskill High School to provide theatrical opportunities for students, supporting local arts education and community engagement.
- Expand access to theater through ticket outreach programs Theater 2020 Incdirect serviceOffers free and deeply discounted tickets to students, children, and underserved audiences through outreach initiatives, including free public performances and partnerships with public libraries to increase community access to live theater.
- Produce and present professional theater productions Theater 2020 Incdirect serviceProduces and presents professional Equity theater productions of classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and light opera in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Greene County, including mainstage shows, revivals, world premieres, and special performances. The organization has produced over 40 main stage productions and toured 21 plays and musicals since 2001, with performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theaters, and digital platforms.
- Provide educational and training opportunities for emerging artists Theater 2020 Inccapacity buildingOffers internships, assistant roles, and performance training opportunities for students and emerging artists through partnerships with educational institutions and structured programs integrated into school curricula, including talkbacks and curriculum-aligned access to mainstage productions.
- Co-producing theatrical productions with partner companies THE POND THEATRE COMPANY INCdirect serviceCo-produces theatrical works with partner organizations such as The Barrow Group, including the US premiere of "Muswell Hill" and a production presented from November to December 2017.
- Producing US premieres of British and Irish plays THE POND THEATRE COMPANY INCdirect serviceProduces and presents US premieres of plays by emerging British and Irish playwrights, such as Melissa Bubnic's work and Torben Betts's "Muswell Hill," often in co-productions with theater companies like The Barrow Group.
- Producing world premiere theatrical works THE POND THEATRE COMPANY INCdirect serviceProduces world premiere theatrical productions, such as "The Naturalists" in September 2018, directed by Colleen Clinton and Lily Dorment.
- Staging revivals of modern classic plays THE POND THEATRE COMPANY INCdirect serviceStages revivals of modern classic plays, including critically acclaimed productions such as "Abigail's Party," which received strong audience and critical reception and was selected as a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
- Host performance series and workshops for local artists CNY Playhouse Incdirect serviceHosts recurring performance series including the Cuse Comedy Showcase, Cabaret series, and One Night Series to support local performers. Also offers skill-building opportunities such as dance calls and audition preparation workshops for theater artists.
- Produce and present theatrical performances CNY Playhouse Incdirect serviceStages multiple theatrical productions annually for public audiences, including plays and musicals such as "Deathtrap," "We Are The Tigers," "Jekyll & Hyde," "Oliver!," "12 Angry Jurors," and "A Rock Sails By." The organization has produced over 100 theatrical productions since its founding and continues to present performances featuring local actors and artists.
- Offers developmental theater labs and readings for playwrights White Horse Theater Companydirect serviceProvides creative support to emerging American playwrights through staged readings, workshops, and labs, including productions such as BROKEN STORY and THE WITCHES’ AVENUE (A EULOGY).