ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Threshold Theatre Collective is a New York City based nonprofit theatre company founded in 2025 by five friends with a passion for theatre. TTC is committed to creating space for individuals passionate about theatre, both onstage and behind the scenes, to pursue that passion, even if they have full-time jobs, families, and other commitments.

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

We are committed to producing high quality shows in interesting, novel ways. We take our name from the idea that once you cross the threshold into our space, you are in the world of the show. We seek out interesting, unique venues to produce our shows, and create a setting that draws the audience into the story by designing meticulously crafted sets and creating a unique atmosphere. We curate pre-show experiences to prime the audience for the show, and stage our productions in intimate settings so that they are never far from the action.

“Once you cross the threshold, you are in the world of the show.”

“Once you cross the threshold, you are in the world of the show.”

“Once you cross the threshold, you are in the world of the show.”

WHO MAKES IT

WHO MAKES IT

Our casts, creative teams, production teams, board of directors, and committee members are a diverse group of individuals with a variety of skills, strengths, and experience in theatre. As a volunteer-run organization, we value each of the varied skills our community brings to the table to keep us running. If you are interested in joining us in any capacity we invite you to reach out to join the TTC community.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Threshold Theatre Collective, Inc. reimagines the possibilities of theatre. We provide a collaborative environment for artists outside their daily hustle, while producing works of exceptional quality. Our mission is to craft experiences that inspire creators and audiences alike, for the benefit of our community.

Threshold Theatre Collective board members

MEET THE FOUNDERS

The Board

The Board

Andrew Childers

Andrew Childers

Andrew Childers

President & Co-Founder

President & Co-Founder

Andrew loves the theatre. From his stage debut at the age of 10, he was hooked on performing. In the ensuing decades, he has been in countless musicals, plays, cabarets, and more. Over the years, he has discovered that he enjoys working behind the scenes just as much, if not more, than being on the stage and is excited to continue building interesting, meaningful, and compelling productions as a part of Threshold Theatre Collective. He brings with him to this pursuit a toolbox of skills honed from a career working in politics and in various roles at nonprofit organizations. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse University. He currently works as the AVP for Institutional Giving for a human services nonprofit, and lives in Hamilton Heights with his partner, Justin, and their cat Galileo.

Jorge Rios Garza

Jorge Rios Garza

Treasurer

Treasurer

Bio coming soon.

Katie Curtis-Lynch

Katie Curtis-Lynch

Katie Curtis-Lynch

VP, Programming & Co-Founder

VP, Programming & Co-Founder

Katie approaches theatrical production by merging her lifelong love of musical theatre with an attention to detail honed through her career as a lawyer conducting fraud and corruption investigations. A graduate of UNC - Chapel Hill with a degree in Psychology and Music (vocal performance), Katie brings a depth of experience both on- and backstage, but she has recently enjoyed focusing on the house by introducing storytelling elements that activate your senses to augment the audience experience from the moment you cross the threshold. Katie lives in Maplewood, NJ, with her husband, Jon (“Light Guy”) Lynch, their two human children, Gus and Poppy, and their dog child, Dennis the Menace.

Sherrie Donecker

Sherrie Donecker

Secretary

Secretary

Bio coming soon.

Jordan Griffey

Jordan Griffey

Jordan Griffey

VP, Marketing & External Affairs & Co-Founder

VP, Marketing & External Affairs & Co-Founder

Jordan approaches theatre by weaving together performance, design, and technology with a passion for new and daring approaches. A graduate of NYU, where he majored in Musical Theatre Vocal Performance and the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology, Jordan has built a multifaceted theatrical career spanning on stage roles, lighting programming, sound design, stage management, immersive performance, musical theatre, and cabaret. He balances his artistic pursuits with his role as Director of Operations at Snaplistings, a real estate marketing agency, where he brings the same mix of creativity and structure to the business world. At Threshold, Jordan is most excited about building spaces where artists can take risks, collaborate deeply, and create work that sparks conversation and connection. Much of his creative journey has been shared with his partner, Maxwel, whose support and artistry have shaped several productions. At home they’re kept happily grounded by their little floof, Callum.

Emily Spencer Munson

Emily Spencer Munson

Board Member & Co-Founder

Board Member & Co-Founder

Emily's approach to producing musical theatre combines her love of creative, evocative storytelling with her particular brand of type-A efficiency. In her view, each moment of a theatrical experience is an opportunity to add dimension to the story and depth to its characters, and the discovery of those moments is deeply rewarding. A graduate of the University of Southern California, with a minor in Musical Theatre from the Thornton School of Music, Emily's training includes acting, vocal performance, and a wide range of dance styles and techniques. Her current focus is on shaping stories through directing and choreography, rather than performing. But don't worry - karaoke is always a yes! Emily has a J.D. from the Duke University School of Law and was a commercial litigator for several years before moving into legal marketing and business development. She lives in Sunnyside with her daughter, Snickerdoodle Eloise (a stubborn, sassy, and loving cavapoo).

Emily Spencer Munson
JJ Costabile

JJ Costabile

JJ Costabile

Board Member & Co-Founder

Board Member & Co-Founder

JJ prefers small dramatic nuance over big budgets in the theatre. He also sees a lot of it in his free time. An engineer by schooling and profession, his theatre friends are a bit puzzled how his energy efficiency day job aligns with his cheerful personality. Meanwhile his coworkers are not so surprised when they inevitably learn he sings and produces theater. JJ believes theater is at its best when it's collaborative and is proud to create a community at TTC where people feel comfortable to create magic together. 

Want to get to know us a little better?

GET INVOLVED

GET INVOLVED

You do not need a theatre resume to work with us. Most of what we make gets made by people who showed up once and stayed.

You do not need a theatre resume to work with us.

We post every call publicly. Nothing is precast.

WORK BACKSTAGE

Crew, design, load-in, front of house. We teach the parts you have not done before. Email info@thresholdtheatrenyc.com and tell us what you would like to try.

The most useful thing most people can do is fill a room. Our calendar lists what is coming up here and across the city.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

SUPPORT OUR WORK

Threshold Theatre Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Ticket sales cover a fraction of what it costs to put a show up in a found space. Donations pay for rights, rentals, materials and the people who build it.

Threshold Theatre Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Ticket sales cover only a small portion of what it costs to put a show up in a found space. Donations help pay for rights, rentals, materials and the creative teams we bring on board.