Steady State
"Creates professional theatre in an intimate space that challenges the intellect, excites the imagination, and nurtures a community of diverse artists."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
What does this mean?
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
The Path Forward
The Stewardship
Focuses on long-term sustainability and gentle cultivation of existing resources rather than forced expansion. It honors the organization's established role as a reliable anchor.
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2024 | Hidden | Hidden | 11.2% | 52 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | 6.6% | 50 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2022 | — | — | 8.4% | 48 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | 19.0% | 49 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | 9.4% | 54 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | 4.4% | 51 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2018 | — | — | 8.6% | 46 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2017 | — | — | 7.0% | 46 | Fragile | Gov Risk | |
| 2016 | — | — | 9.3% | 36 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2015 | — | — | 7.8% | 36 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2014 | — | — | 8.0% | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | 8.2% | 42 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 40 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | 3.3% | 47 | Fragile | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jackson | Board Member | 11.2% of Rev | ||
| Sherron Brown | Board Member | — | ||
| Andria Colon | Board Member | — | ||
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Sari Steifelman | Board Member | — | ||
| Stacia Zabusky | Board Member | — | ||
| Megan Omohundro | Board Member | — | ||
| Rachel Lampert | Board Member | — | ||
| Stephen Pope | Board Member | — | ||
| Deborah Streeter | Board Member | — | ||
| Michelle M Benedict | Treasurer | — | ||
| Howard Steven Klein | Secretary | — | ||
| Barry Chester | Board President | — | ||
| Susan Kaplan | Board President | — | ||
| Benjamin Hummel | Business Manager | — |
Tax year 2023
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Bradshaw | Artistic Director | 9.9% of Rev | ||
| Cary Bland Simpson | Board Member | 9.2% of Rev | ||
| Cynthia Henderson | Board Member | — | ||
| Sherron Brown | Board Member | — | ||
| Howard Steven Klein | Board Member | — | ||
| Laura Nunziata | Board Member | — | ||
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally McConnell-Ginet | Board Member | — | ||
| Michele Mitrani | Secretary | — | ||
| Justin Karr | Secretary | — | ||
| Michelle Benedict | Treasurer | — | ||
| Karl Gregory | Board President | — | ||
| Matt Carcella | Board President | — | ||
| Susan Kaplan | Board President | — |
Tax year 2022
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Putnam | Board Member | — | ||
| Susan Kaplan | Board Member | — | ||
| Joel Malina | Board Member | — | ||
| Matt Carcella-Sweet | Board Member | — | ||
| Carol True-Palmer | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally McConnel-Ginet | Board Member | — | ||
| Gina Giambattista | Board Member | — | ||
| Kenneth McLaurin | Board Member | — | ||
| Justin Lyons-Karr | Board Member | — | ||
| Carie Schearer | Board Member | — | ||
| Kristin Kurtz | Board Member | — | ||
| Michele Mitrani | Board Member | — | ||
| Randy Ehrenberg | Board President | — | ||
| Michelle Benedict-Jones | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jim Bouderau | Board President | — | ||
| Ryan Mitchell | Board President | — | ||
| Rebecca Schwed | Secretary | — | ||
| Cary Bland Simpson | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Nunley | Board Member | 6.8% of Rev | ||
| Michelle Benedict-Jones | Board Member | — | ||
| Rebecca Schwed | Board Member | — | ||
| Percy Browning | Board Member | — | ||
| Pamela Bleiwas | Board President | — | ||
| Ryan Mitchell | Board Member | — | ||
| Sandra Greene | Secretary | — | ||
| Susan Kaplan | Board Member | — | ||
| Beth Putnam | Board Member | — | ||
| Matt Carcella | Board Member | — | ||
| Gina Giambattista | Board Member | — | ||
| Sally McConnel-Ginet | Board Member | — | ||
| Jim Bouderau | Board Member | — | ||
| Randy Ehrenberg | Board President | — | ||
| Frank Phillips | Treasurer | — | ||
| Joel Malina | Board President | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 699 other orgs in NY with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: program score sits 31 points above the peer median (60 vs. 29).
5-year trend: Steady State
No extreme longitudinal divergence detected. The organization is maintaining its current operational philosophy.
What's driving this score
- Comp-to-revenue ratio of 11.2% sits within the sector's healthy band (18–22%).
- Two consecutive years of deficit spending.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Stabilize program expenses or grow earned-income revenue to break the consecutive-deficit pattern (~8 points to financial score).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.