Pick Up Performance Company Inc

The Pick Up Performance Company Inc, also known as Pick Up Performance Co(s), is a not-for-profit theatrical producing organization. Founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1978, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the EIN number 13-2943022[4][5].

Mission and Objectives

The company's mission is to provide students and audiences with the opportunity to observe and appreciate artistic performances[4]. It primarily supports the artistic work of choreographer-director-writer David Gordon and playwright-director Ain Gordon[1].

History and Operations

The company was founded by David Gordon, a renowned figure in the dance and theater world. David Gordon has been constructing dance and theater events for the Pick Up Performance Co(s) for several decades, engaging artists on a pickup basis to produce innovative works[3]. Following the death of David Gordon in 2022, Ain Gordon became the Director of the company, with Alyce Dissette continuing as the Producing Director[1].

Performances and Influence

The company's productions have been showcased throughout New York City, including venues like the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Dance Theater Workshop, New York Theatre Workshop, Danspace Project, and The Joyce Theatre[1]. Its works have also been performed in major venues across the United States and internationally, such as the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge and the Barbican in London[2][3]. David Gordon's collaborations span multiple prestigious institutions, including the Actors Studio, American Ballet Theatre, and the Walker Art Center[2].

Awards and Recognition

David Gordon has received numerous accolades for his contributions to dance and theater, including two Obie Awards, three Bessie Awards, and multiple grants from the National Endowment for the Arts[2].

Financial Overview

In recent years, the company has reported revenues around $192,000 with expenses of approximately $202,000[5]. Its total assets were valued at $34.2 thousand as of 2023, with liabilities of $26.2 thousand in the same year[5].

Grants and Support

In 2005, the company was one of 406 arts and social service institutions to receive part of a $20 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation, facilitated by a donation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg[1].