The company is based on inclusion, so it chooses to work with actors that might otherwise be considered 'marginalized', whether by age, disability, gender, or ethnicity. The company became known from the outset for productions which challenged stereotypes and expectations, and it was the recipient of the 2006 Thom Fluellen Award given by the New York University Community Fund for "excellence in programming for the diverse city of New York". It has also won the 2004 OOBR award and a 2008 Snapple/Mayor of NY City Award, as well as a 2008 NY Innovative Theatre Award.