who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 12
- #01 THE H B PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC
- #02 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INC
- #03 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS
- #04 THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLE
- #05 Syracuse Children's Theatre Inc
- #06 Canto Vocal Programs A New York Nonprofit Corporation
- #07 MAGIS THEATRE COMPANY INC
- #08 STAGE NOTES
- #09 HERBERT BERGHOF STUDIO INC
- #10 THE T SCHREIBER STUDIO INC
- #11 CLASSICAL ACTING INSTITUTE INC
- #12 THE MICHAEL CHEKHOV ASSOCIATION INC
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Premiering new song cycles and musical compositions THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect servicePresents world premiere performances of new song cycles and musical works by American composers, including Nathan R. Matthews and Drew Fornarola, often in collaboration with professional vocalists.
- Producing and presenting concerts featuring professional artists THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect serviceOrganizes and presents concerts in New York City featuring professional performers from institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera and Broadway, including world premiere performances and tributes to notable composers.
- Producing musical theatre and revues THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect serviceProduces musical theatre productions and revues, including The Threepenny Opera, Oh! Boy, and the Rodgers and Hart revue Where or When…, featuring new arrangements and narrative frameworks.
- Producing tribute concerts for prominent composers THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect serviceProduces concerts celebrating the work of notable composers, including David Del Tredici and Ned Rorem, often in collaboration with academic or professional organizations.
- Staging classic and lesser-known operatic works THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect serviceProduces staged performances of established operatic repertoire including Rape of Lucretia, Werther, Iolanta, and ZAZA, as well as lesser-known works such as Giulietta e Romeo by Riccardo Zandonai.
- Staging world premiere performances of new operas and musical works THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect serviceProduces and stages world premiere performances of original operas and musical compositions, including works by Nathan Ray Matthews, Patrick Byers, James Byers, and Richard Pearson Thomas.
- Training singers in music, languages, and stage technique THE RIVERSIDE OPERA ENSEMBLEdirect serviceProvides training in music, foreign languages, and stage technique to advance the education and development of singers as performers.
- Awarding scholarships to acting students NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCgrantmakingProvides scholarships to qualified students based on artistic promise, merit, and financial need, funded by alumni and supporters.
- Historical archives and facilities access NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceMakes historical archives and facilities accessible to students and scholars as a cultural resource.
- International student services NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceProvides information and guidance to international applicants on the F-1 Student Visa process, requires proof of finances and evaluated academic records, and issues the I-20 SEVIS Form after acceptance and full payment verification.
- Outreach and professional development for Meisner-trained actors NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceOperates an outreach program that supports graduates and Meisner-trained actors, serving as a development resource for emerging playwrights and directors.
- Postgraduate and alumni continuing education NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceOffers continuing education opportunities for alumni and Meisner-trained professionals in New York City, supporting ongoing development in the theatre community.
- Pre-College Conservatory Program NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceOffers a three-week summer program for students aged 15–18 focused on Meisner training and professional-level instruction in acting, movement, voice, and performance preparation, providing approximately 37 hours of instruction per week.
- Public student performances and demonstrations NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceProduces public-facing performances including a Musical Demonstration in February and Final Plays in May for second-year students, as well as filmed scenes and collaborative productions, to apply studio training in professional performance contexts.
- Six-Week Summer Intensive Program NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceDelivers a full-time, six-week immersive training program in acting based on the Meisner Technique, including instruction in voice and speech, movement, stage combat, and on-camera performance, with a public performance component.
- Student recruitment and admissions support NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceHosts Open House events, campus tours led by alumni, and virtual "Lunch Hour" Zoom sessions for prospective students; accepts applications on a rolling basis until capacity is reached.
- Support for veteran students NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceProvides dedicated support to veteran applicants throughout the application, admissions, and benefits process, including assistance with G.I. Bill® education benefits and a designated administrator.
- Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYHOUSE INCdirect serviceOffers a full-time, two-year conservatory program in professional actor training based on the Meisner Technique, including voice and speech, movement, Shakespeare, film and television, and performance, culminating in public performances and an industry showcase.