31 orgs in this cluster's subtree
Every organization with primary activities in Youth & Adult Theater Education Programs or any of its descendants. Click a column header to sort. Filter by name or state above the table.
| # | Organization | State | Revenue | Activities ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHILDSPLAY INC CHILDSPLAY INC is a professional theater company based in Tempe, Arizona, dedicated to creating theater for young audiences and families. They produce and tour… | AZ | $3.8M | 11 |
| 2 | CYT PHOENIX CYT Phoenix is a nonprofit theater organization offering classes, camps, and mainstage productions for youth ages 4-18. It provides training in drama, voice, d… | AZ | $174K | 10 |
| 3 | SCOUNDREL AND SCAMP THEATRE INC The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre is an operational theater company based in Tucson, Arizona. It produces and presents a diverse season of plays, puppet shows, a… | AZ | $382K | 10 |
| 4 | SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY INC Southwest Shakespeare Company is a nonprofit organization dedicated to classical theatre, primarily focusing on the works of Shakespeare. Based in Mesa, Arizon… | AZ | $541K | 8 |
| 5 | DEL E WEBB CENTER FOR The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization located in Wickenburg, Arizona, dedicated to enhancing the cultural and artistic exp… | AZ | $1.8M | 6 |
| 6 | East Valley Childrens Theatre East Valley Children's Theatre (EVCT) is an operational theater company based in Mesa, Arizona, that provides theatrical education and performance opportunitie… | AZ | $283K | 6 |
| 7 | SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS, also known as Greasepaint Youtheatre, is an operational nonprofit that provides theatrical training and performance opportunities… | AZ | $296K | 6 |
| 8 | DESERT STAGES INC DESERT STAGES INC is an Arizona-based performing arts organization that provides theatrical productions and training, primarily for youth. It aims to develop t… | AZ | $973K | 5 |
| 9 | ABT PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC Arizona Broadway Theatre is an operational performing arts organization in Peoria, AZ, producing live musical theatre and other entertainment. It offers dinner… | AZ | $5.6M | 4 |
| 10 | CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER TUCSON Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Tucson is an after-school theater arts training program for youth ages 4-18, offering classes, camps, and Broadway-style musical … | AZ | $146K | 4 |
| 11 | LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP Live Theatre Workshop is a nonprofit organization in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to producing theatre and providing theatre education for children, adults, and … | AZ | $611K | 4 |
| 12 | AHWATUKEE CHILDREN'S THEATRE INC AHWATUKEE CHILDREN'S THEATRE INC, operating as Arizona Community Theatrical Company (AZ ACT), provides performing arts education and opportunities for children… | AZ | $246K | 3 |
| 13 | ALMOST FAMOUS THEATRE COMPANY FOUNDATION Almost Famous Theatre Company transforms lives through live theater by providing performance opportunities for aspiring actors of all ages. Based in Phoenix, t… | AZ | $242K | 3 |
| 14 | ARTS EXPRESS Arts Express Theatre is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that provides theatrical productions and arts education programs for youth. It serves aspirin… | AZ | $619K | 3 |
| 15 | Arizona Theatre Matters Arizona Theatre Matters (ATM) is a nonprofit theater organization that produces universally accessible, socially conscious stage-to-film content, centering art… | AZ | $126K | 3 |
| 16 | BORDERLANDS THEATER TEATRO FRONTERIZO INC Borderlands Theater produces original, culturally grounded theater that reflects the borderlands experience, primarily serving Tucson communities. The organiza… | AZ | $122K | 3 |
| 17 | KIDS UNLIMITED KIDS UNLIMITED is a nonprofit performing arts studio in Tucson, AZ, providing dance, singing, and acting classes for children. The organization emphasizes ment… | AZ | $185K | 3 |
| 18 | OLD GLOBE THEATRE The Old Globe Theatre is a professional regional theatre in San Diego, California, producing a year-round season of plays and musicals. It offers a variety of … | CA | $34.2M | 3 |
| 19 | ROTARY CLUB OF SEDONA VILLAGE CHARITABLE FUND The Rotary Club of Sedona Village Charitable Fund supports youth development, food security, and community resilience in northern Arizona. It runs and sponsors… | AZ | $75K | 3 |
| 20 | THEATER WORKS INC TheaterWorks Inc is a community theater company based in Peoria, Arizona, dedicated to providing inclusive and engaging theatrical experiences. Founded in 1986… | AZ | $1.3M | 3 |
strategies used in this cluster
Theories of action extracted from orgs in this subtree. Click any to see the full set of orgs running the same approach.
- Authentic Storytelling Framework 1 orgBy requiring true, autobiographical narratives with strong narrative structure, compelling and cohesive performances are produced, because personal truth combined with classical storytelling enhances emotional resonance and artistic integrity. This strategy centers on a disciplined approach to narrative development, mandating that stories be both authentic and well-structured to maximize impact. Unlike open or fictionalized storytelling models, this framework ensures thematic focus and artistic coherence, distinguishing it from less structured or purely didactic approaches within community theater and education programs.THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO INC
- Cultural Reinterpretation of Classics 1 orgBy reimagining classical drama through diverse cultural and cinematic lenses, we make timeless themes more accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences, because cross-cultural storytelling deepens engagement and broadens inclusion in the arts. This strategy involves adapting foundational works like Shakespeare by integrating global artistic traditions and modern genres—such as Kurosawa’s visual storytelling or Tarantino’s narrative style—to create productions that resonate across diverse communities. Unlike traditional or purely educational approaches to classical theater, this method actively transforms content to reflect multicultural perspectives, fostering innovation while maintaining thematic integrity. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing artistic fusion as a tool for both audience expansion and cultural equity in professional theater and education programs.SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY INC
- Memory as Resistance 1 orgBy centering memory, storytelling, and domestic labor in theatrical narratives, organizations challenge dominant power structures and affirm marginalized identities, because reclaiming personal and collective stories disrupts erasure and reasserts dignity in the face of institutional oppression. This strategy uses theater as a site of moral resistance by transforming everyday experiences—particularly those of caregiving, domestic work, and oral history—into powerful counter-narratives. Unlike traditional theater that may prioritize spectacle or mainstream themes, this approach elevates the sacredness of ordinary lives to confront false dominant narratives and foster social change through emotional truth and cultural memory.Arizona Theatre Matters
- Youth Program Safety Standards 1 orgBy requiring fingerprint clearance for all camp staff, youth participants are kept safe, because verified background checks reduce the risk of harm from unqualified or dangerous individuals. This strategy emphasizes institutional accountability and proactive risk mitigation in youth-focused arts programming. By mandating state-issued fingerprint clearance cards, the organization ensures a standardized, government-verified level of trust and safety. This distinguishes it from less formal vetting processes, such as self-reported references or basic interviews, by embedding compliance with public safety systems into program operations.SCOUNDREL AND SCAMP THEATRE INC