Senate Resolution No. 1124

BY: Senator HOYLMAN-SIGAL

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of The Alliance
of Resident Theaters/New York, commonly known as
A.R.T./New York

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and
commemorate the distinguished histories of the institutions which
comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Alliance of Resident
Theaters/New York; and

WHEREAS, What was then known as the "Off Broadway Alliance" was
founded in 1972 as a small collective focused on promoting community and
collaboration across a budding field; and

WHEREAS, A.R.T./New York has since become an essential pillar of a
diverse member community of nearly 500 theatres and 150 individual
producer and artist members, establishing itself as the single
membership organization serving the full breadth of New York City and
State's not-for-profit theatres; and

WHEREAS, A.R.T./New York serves New York City's theatrical ecosystem
by providing artists with the essential resources they need to put
creative ideas on stage, such as space, education, funding, and
community; and

WHEREAS, In furtherance of this mission, A.R.T./New York operates
subsidized office, rehearsal and theater spaces out of three locations
in New York City: South Oxford Space in Fort Greene Brooklyn, 520 Eighth
Avenue, and the A.R.T./New York Theatres on 53rd and 10th Avenue.

WHEREAS, A.R.T./New York's dedicated and knowledgeable staff offers
trainings, educational programs, and other support to the theatrical
workforce, addressing topics ranging from specialized sexual harassment
trainings to financial planning to removing hiring bias and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Guided by its organizational values of opportunity,
community, innovation, empowerment, justice and equity, and
accountability, the unifying service at A.R.T./New York is community
building- whether that is through advocacy, member convenings, or
responsive programming.; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate A.R.T./New York's 50th Anniversary, recognizing the
significance of the role it continues to play in supporting and
enriching New York theater, contributing immeasurably to New York City's
cultural fabric and economic vitality; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Alliance of Resident Theaters/New York.