The Stissing Center

What The Stissing Center does

The Stissing Center is a nonprofit performing arts organization (501(c)(3) implied by donation and capital campaign activity) operating from a historic 1915 brick building at 2950 Church Street in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York, approximately two hours from New York City. The venue operates two distinct performance spaces: Banning Hall, a 200-275 seat mainstage with a proscenium stage and an accessible glass entryway, and The Grace Note, an 80-85 seat intimate cabaret venue on the lower level. It presents a diversified calendar of concerts, theater, film, dance, comedy, and children's programming drawn from a curated slate of co-presenting partners including Tangent Theatre Company, the New York Theater Organ Society, Oblong Books, and the Pine Plains Free Library.

The center has no proprietary technology platform; it uses standard ticketing infrastructure (OnTheStage as the primary system, EventBrite for select events) and accepts donations through Kindful. Revenue is generated across four streams: ticket sales (typically $15-$50 with select free and pay-what-you-can events), an annual membership program treated as a charitable contribution with benefits including priority reservations and meet-and-greets, venue rentals for weddings and corporate events accommodating up to 200-300 guests, and ongoing donations. A $5 million capital campaign titled 'Restoring Your Center' has raised $3.25 million to date, with $1.5M from the New York State Council on the Arts, $750K from the New York State Senate and Assembly, and over $1M from private donors, all on a matching basis.

Operations are led by Executive Director Patrick Trettenero with a small team of 1-10 employees including a Director of Operations, Director of Advancement, and Administrative Manager, under Board President Gwen M. Greene. The organization is in an active expansion phase with groundbreaking scheduled for late summer 2026 to add an ADA-accessible elevator, upgraded dressing rooms, and backstage storage, alongside continued build-out of The Grace Note venue. Audiences are drawn regionally from the Hudson Valley, including Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Hudson, with public-transit access via Rhinecliff (Amtrak) and Wassaic (Metro-North).

Name

The Stissing Center

Legal name

Stissing Center

Website

https://thestissingcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Stissing Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue in Pine Plains, NY operating two performance spaces — Banning Hall and The Grace Note — offering concerts, theater, film, dance, comedy, and children's programming to Hudson Valley audiences through ticket sales, memberships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live music concerts
• Theater performances
• Event space rentals
• Community arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Pine Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from individual event tickets across Banning Hall (mainstage) and The Grace Note (intimate cabaret). Ticket prices range from free events to $40-50 for premium performances like Frankenstein with chamber ensemble.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership program providing benefits including advance notice, ticket reservations, meet-and-greet opportunities, table reservations, member-only updates, flexible exchanges, and first-look invitations. Membership is treated as a charitable contribution.
3. Donations and Capital Campaign: Charitable donations from patrons and supporters, including a major capital campaign for building restoration. Current campaign aims to raise $5 million total ($3.25 million already raised from state funding and private donors).
4. Space Rentals: Venue rental for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations. The facility accommodates up to 300 guests for weddings and up to 200 for corporate events, featuring flexible floor plans and a proscenium stage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Stissing Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue operating two performance spaces — Banning Hall (mainstage, 200–275 seats) and The Grace Note (intimate 80–85 seat cabaret) — in a restored 1915 brick building in Pine Plains, NY. It presents a seasonal calendar of concerts, theater, film, dance, comedy, and children's programming, and rents its facilities for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations accommodating up to 200–300 guests.

Product overview

The Stissing Center is a performing arts and cultural venue consisting of two distinct performance spaces: Banning Hall (mainstage, 200-275 seats) and The Grace Note (intimate 80-85 seat cabaret). The venue offers a diverse calendar of programming including concerts, theater, film, comedy, dance, children's programs, and community events. Additional services include venue rental for corporate events and weddings, annual membership programs, donation opportunities, and volunteer engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banning Hall (Mainstage Performance Venue) The mainstage performance venue of Stissing Center, seating 200–275 guests, celebrated for its rustic beauty and exceptional acoustics. Hosts concerts, theater, dance, film, comedy, and children's programming, with a full bar and locally sourced snacks.
• The Grace Note (Intimate Cabaret) An intimate 80–85 seat cabaret space downstairs from Banning Hall, known for its warm atmosphere and close connection between artists and audiences, often compared to a Greenwich Village cellar jazz club. Designed to give emerging artists a supportive, cozy home.
• Venue Rental and Event Hosting Hosts weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations at Stissing Center, accommodating up to 300 guests for weddings and up to 200 for corporate events with flexible floor plans, a proscenium stage, and modern amenities.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership offering benefits including advance notice of performances, ticket reservations, meet-and-greet opportunities, member-only updates, flexible exchanges, and first-look invitations. Membership is treated as a charitable contribution.
• Donation Program Charitable giving program allowing patrons to support Stissing Center's mission of delivering cultural programming in The Hudson Valley, including the $5M 'Restoring Your Center' capital campaign ($3.25M raised to date from state funding and private donors).

Quantifiable outcome

• Capital campaign raised $3.25M of $5M goal from state funding and private donors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Oblong BooksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiterary series partner co-presenting the Writers & Readers series. Events feature author conversations paired with book sales through Oblong Books, creating a complete literary experience for audiences.
• Pine Plains Free LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiterary series partner co-presenting Writers & Readers events, connecting authors with the local community through book discussions and readings.
• Tangent Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional theater company based in Tivoli that presents play readings at Stissing Center, including Kenneth Lonergan's 'Lobby Hero'. Andrea Rhodes produces, Christine Crawfis directs.
• New York Theater Organ SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenting partner for theater organ programming featuring performers like Zach Frame. Society supports preservation and appreciation of theater pipe organs.
• Fulton and Forbes Wine and SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine partner for events including Opera Uncorked and comedy-wine pairing shows like The Grapes of Laughs. Provides curated wine selections paired with performances.
• Stewart's ShopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business donating free ice cream for family events, enhancing the attendee experience at children's programming and family performances.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thestissingcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-stissing-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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