September 11, 2023

“You Have to Actually Change.” A Major Theater Funder's Quest to Diversify Its Decision-Making

September 11, 2023/ Mike Scutari

The New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project has evolved significantly over the last 10 years. We walk through some key takeaways from a report on its work with program director Quita Sullivan.

March 30, 2022

IP Briefing: What's Going on With Philanthropy for Theater?

March 30, 2022/ IP Staff

Like all the performing arts, theater has been hit hard by the pandemic, and funders are making moves to bolster the nonprofit theater world now and into the future. Here’s our rundown of who’s doing what.

August 19, 2020

“A Huge Leap of Faith.” How a Nonprofit Theater Created a Relief Fund for its Actor Community

August 19, 2020/ Mike Scutari

Theatre of the Oppressed NYC created a COVID-19 relief fund for its actors using emergency grants and converted program funds. Executive Director Meggan Gomez tells us how they did it and how funders can advance equity.

May 27, 2014

Little Theater, Big Story

May 27, 2014/ Mike Scutari

In many ways, small theaters are the lifeblood of the country's nonprofit theater scene. So we pay attention to who's supporting these outfits and why. Here's what we learned from looking at a $100,000 grant to the Muskogee Little Theatre in Oklahoma.