Program areas at The Bushwick Starr
The Bushwick Starr's 22-23 Main Stage Season included the world premieres of: THIS AND THAT by Phil Soltanoff + Steven Wendt (Sept. 7-25 2022 at the Chocolate Factory Theater in Queens, remounted Dec. 8-17 at HERE Arts Center in Soho); DARK DISABLED STORIES by Ryan J. Haddad (Feb. 28-Apr. 8 2023 at the Shiva Theater at the Public Theater); and demons. by Keelay Gipson (May 10-June 3 2023 at The Connelly Theater in the East Village). All three productions were popular and critical successes - in particular, DARK DISABLED STORIES received Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and Drama League nominations and awards. We also partnered once again with Center for Performance Research in Williamsburg to host our annual Starr Reading Series. This season we selected 6 scripts which underwent developmental rehearsal time and were presented in free public performances for 425 audience members in March/April 2023. Presented playwrights included: Marissa Joyce Stamps, Alba Delia Hernndez, Divya Mangwani, Daniella De Jess, Maya Lawson, Jess I. Valles. We also underwent 5 developmental workshops for upcoming Main Stage works as well as artists of interest for future seasons including Michelle J. Rodriguez, Phillip Howze, Marie Thomas, Softee, and Jon Riddleberger.The Starr's education programs included Big Green Theater for elementary students with PS018, PS075, PS106K; Creating Performance for local teens with El Puente Bushwick; and Senior Storytelling with Round Table and Ridgewood Bushwick Older Adults Center. In addition we returned to Maria Hernandez Park on August 21 2022 with our Summer Arts Festival with Oye Group featuring free arts activities and performances.
Who funds The Bushwick Starr
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Bushwick Starr
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Noel Allain | Artistic Director | $62,848 | 2024-04-17 |
| David Ringer | President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Robin Griffiths | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Oliver Kramer | Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| John del Gaudio | Producing Director | $62,500 | 2020-09-09 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for The Bushwick Starr
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,503,592 | $2,233,705 | -32.7% |
| Program services | $274,673 | $147,067 | 86.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $13 | -100% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $10,500 | -100% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $15,860 | $54,775 | -71% |
| Total revenues | $1,794,125 | $2,446,060 | -26.7% |
Organizations like The Bushwick Starr
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Act Theatre | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $5,677,848 |
| Kentucky Shakespeare Festival | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $1,295,667 |
| Paramount Heritage Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Anderson, IN | $962,900 |
| Idaho Shakespeare Festival (ISF) | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $4,994,123 |
| Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) | 501(c)(3) | Center Valley, PA | $2,292,087 |
| Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $485,251 |
| Center for the Arts at Ithaca (CSMA) | 501(c)(3) | Ithaca, NY | $1,103,414 |
| Act of Connecticut | 501(c)(3) | Ridgefield, CT | $2,715,161 |
| City Lights Theater Of San Jose | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $896,854 |
| Mountain Play Association | 501(c)(3) | San Rafael, CA | $1,225,139 |
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $130,000 from Revada Foundation May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 419 Eldert St
- Brooklyn, NY 11237
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Website URL
- thebushwickstarr.org/Â
- Phone
- (917) 300-9538
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-4546315
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A65: Theater
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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