People'S Theatre Project Inc

“Form 990, part i, line 1, description of organization mission: rooted in washington heights and inwood, the peoples theatre (formerly peoples theatre project) makes theatre with and for immigrant communities to build a more just and equitable world. Now in its 17th season, the peoples theatre is manhattans largest performing arts organization north of harlem. Through ensemble-based, multilingual, and multigenerational programming, the organization creates theatre that centers immigrant stories and the lived experiences of latine, black, and queer communities while welcoming participation from artists, students, and audiences of all backgrounds. Core programming of the peoples theatre includes the development and production of original theatrical works, a theatre-based leadership program for young artists, and a school-based theatre program that guides students through a journey of self-discovery and celebration of their cultures. Through its producing theatre program, the peoples theatre develops and produces original theatrical works created in collaboration with professional artists. These productions explore themes of identity, belonging, and social justice while amplifying stories and perspectives often underrepresented on american stages. Through the peoples theatre academy, a rigorous multi-year theatre and leadership development program, young people in upper manhattan engage in ensemble-based training, create original theatre, and develop confidence, artistic skills, and civic leadership. All participants in the academy receive full scholarships. Through its school & community partnerships program, professional teaching artists partner with public schools across new york city, primarily in upper manhattan and the bronx, to integrate theatre into the classroom. Students collaborate to create original performances while building confidence, communication skills, and creative expression. Through this multi-faceted approach, the peoples theatre activates its artists and audiences to advocate for themselves, their communities, and the world. As an immigrant- and women-of-color-led cultural organization, the peoples theatre advocates for immigrant new yorkers and the arts as a partner with the mayors office of immigrant affairs, an active member of the latinx arts consortium of new york (lxny) steering committee, the new york immigration coalitions (nyic) immigrant leadership council, and culture@3s anti-racism working group. During the fiscal year, the organization continued preparations for the opening of the centro cultural inmigrante, a new cultural center in inwood that will serve as the permanent home of the peoples theatre. The approximately 19,000-square-foot facility will include performance, rehearsal, and community gathering spaces and will significantly expand the organizations capacity to produce theatre, offer arts education programs, and host community events. The new center is expected to increase access to the arts for local residents and create new opportunities for earned revenue through performances, rentals, and partnerships.”

“Robert braswell & mino lora are married.”

“The form 990 is delivered to the board of directors for review prior to submitting to the irs.”

“The peoples theatre makes its governing documents available to the public upon request.”