WE HELP ARTISTS MAKES THE BEST WORK OF THEIR LIVES.

Almanac Projects is an award-winning, Philly-based producing company dedicated to original works of genre-defying art.

Our goal is simple: to help artists push the limits of theatrical performance, and thrill audiences with experiences they won’t find anywhere else.

That’s why hybrid experimentation and deeply human narratives sit at the heart of our work. When artists are supported in their boldest creations, we believe humanity benefits.

Our Services

  • We commission, develop, produce and tour contemporary performances.

  • We handle planning, logistics, and execution for projects of any scale.

    That includes developing and maintaining detailed timelines, budgets, and deliverables with precision and transparency.

  • We help artists realize the creative potential of their projects through developmental readings, workshops, and mentoring.

  • Leveraging our expansive network of local and national artistic partners, we support marketing efforts through strategy and outreach.

WHO WE ARE

  • BEN GRINBERG (HE/THEY)

    FOUNDER & PRODUCER

    Ben believes centering the needs of independent artists helps communities thrive. He co-founded Almanac Dance Circus Theatre in 2013, and worked as the company’s owner and financial manager, growing the business to exceed $500k in revenue. He also co-founded Cannonball Festival and now serves as their Head of Partnerships.

    Ben is a faculty member for the Pig Iron/Rowan University MFA program, and was the founding Head of Performance and Artistic Craft at Circadium, the nation’s first certificate-granting program for contemporary circus performance.

    Ben has produced over 20 full-length shows and countless events, which have won him Barrymore, Rocky, Suraya, and No Proscenium awards. He was recently recognized with the 2025 CIPA/APAP Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Producing.

  • VANESSA OGBUEHI (SHE/HER)

    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

    Vanessa is a Philly-based director and producer for new and contemporary theatre. Her immersive and experimental productions include Theatre Horizon’s digital community performance series, Art Houses, and Heartbeat Opera’s Lady M, which the NYT called “Flat-out brilliant.”

    While the Director of Digital, Film, & Interactive Media at Pig Iron Theatre Company, she led a year-long digital transformation strategy to accelerate the company's creative growth in tech.

    Vanessa is a proud alumna of the Drama League (America’s premier association for directors), and Beth Morrison Project’s Producer Academy. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Devised Performance from Pig Iron/University of the Arts.

Company Emeritus

  • Nick Gillette

    Almanac Co-Founder

  • Nick Jonczak

  • Nicole Burgio

  • Desirée Navall

  • Jess Adams

  • Emmanuel Becerra

  • Lauren Harries

  • Mark Wong

  • Evelyn Langley

  • Joseph Ahmed

  • Robin Stamey