activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 11
- Develop and premiere original adaptationsCreates and presents world premiere adaptations of literary and classic works, such as Peter J. Hill’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s "The Mystery of the Blue Train" and the western musical "Shrew!" adapted from Shakespeare’s "The Taming of the Shrew."
- Host horror-comedy musical productions Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsProduces and hosts performances of "Evil Dead The Musical," a horror-comedy musical featuring simulated violence and musical numbers, with scheduled runs in June 2026.
- Operate dedicated theater performance venues Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesOperates and manages performance venues including the Noël Irick and Peter J. Hill Playhouse and the Ross Collins Playhouse, which host a rotating season of theatrical productions.
- Present original and adapted theatrical worksDevelops and presents original or adapted theatrical works, including the world premiere of "Shrew!" (a western musical adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew) and Peter J. Hill’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s "The Mystery of the Blue Train," performed at affiliated playhouses.
- Produce horror-comedy and special-themed theatrical productions Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsStages unique theatrical experiences such as "Evil Dead The Musical," a horror-comedy musical featuring simulated violence and musical numbers, with performances scheduled across multiple dates in June 2026.
- Produce professional theatrical productions Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsStages a season of professional theatrical performances, including musicals and plays, in multiple venues such as the Noël Irick and Peter J. Hill Playhouse and Ross Collins Playhouse, with regular performances on Thursdays through Sundays during production runs. Examples include "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," "Come From Away," "Annie," "Gypsy," "Godspell," and "I Hate Hamlet."
- Produce professional theatrical productions Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsStages a season of professional theatrical performances including musicals and plays such as "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," "Come From Away," "Annie," "Gypsy," "Godspell," and "A Christmas Carol: The Musical," with regular performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at designated playhouses. Productions are presented under license agreements with rights holders including Music Theatre International (MTI) and Concord Theatricals.
- Produce youth theater productions Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces and stages youth theater productions such as "Disney's Descendants The Musical" and "Clue," providing performance opportunities for young actors at the Ross Collins Playhouse and other venues.
- Produce youth theater productions Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces and stages theater productions for youth, including titles such as "Disney's Descendants The Musical" and "Clue," performed at the Ross Collins Playhouse, providing performance opportunities for young actors.
- Producing theatrical performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsProduces and stages a variety of theatrical performances, including musicals and plays, for public audiences. These productions run on specific schedules, often spanning several weeks with multiple shows per week.
- Producing youth theatrical performances Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsProduces theatrical productions specifically for youth, providing opportunities for young performers to participate in and stage plays and musicals.
capacity building · 2
- Provide youth theater arts training and support Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers training and developmental support to youth participants involved in theater productions, building skills in performance and stagecraft.
- Youth theater arts training Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsProvides training and support in theater arts to young individuals.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Donor-directed funding model donor_directed_funding_modelThe organization utilizes a funding model where donors can designate their contributions to specific program areas, such as youth education and general theater expenses, ensuring their support aligns with their interests.
- Donor-directed funding model donor_directed_funding_modelThe organization utilizes a funding model where donors can designate their contributions to specific program areas, such as youth education or general theater expenses, allowing for targeted support based on donor preferences.
- Engaging diverse audiences and developing youth artists through innovative theatrical productions innovative_productions_and_youth_artist_trainingThe organization produces a range of innovative theatrical works, from classics to new productions, to engage, inspire, entertain, and challenge diverse audiences. Simultaneously, it trains and supports youth as emerging and future artists, fostering the next generation of talent in the performing arts.
- Engaging diverse audiences and developing youth artists through innovative theatrical productions innovative_productions_and_youth_artist_trainingThe organization produces a range of innovative theatrical works, from classics to new productions, to engage, inspire, entertain, and challenge diverse audiences. Concurrently, it trains and supports youth as emerging and future artists, fostering the next generation of talent in the performing arts.
- Engaging diverse audiences through innovative and varied theatrical productions audience_engagement_through_diverse_productionsThe organization produces a range of theatrical works, from classics to new productions, to engage, inspire, entertain, and challenge diverse audiences. This approach aims to broaden appeal and provide varied artistic experiences.
- Youth artist training and development youth_artist_developmentThe organization trains and supports youth as emerging and future artists, fostering the next generation of talent in the performing arts.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Beautiful The Carole King Musical
A musical that tells the story of Carole King's rise to fame, featuring her iconic songs and life experiences.
Disney’s Descendants The Musical
A youth production that follows the teenage children of Disney villains as they navigate their identities and choices.
Hadestown Teen Edition
A youth adaptation of the folk opera that intertwines the love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice with Hades and Persephone.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- Arts People Partner — Provides ticketing system services.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Arranged the presentation of "I Hate Hamlet" with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Presenting Gypsy by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
- Concord Theatricals Partner — Presents "CLUE" by arrangement on behalf of Dramatists Play Service
- Concord Theatricals Corp Partner — Licensed to present Hadestown: Teen Edition
- Dramatists Play Service Partner — Concord Theatricals presents "CLUE" on their behalf
- Dramatists Play Service Partner — Presented "I Hate Hamlet" by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
- Jay Melberg Partner — Wrote the music for "A Christmas Carol: The Musical."
- Michael Barra/Lively McCabe Entertainment Partner — Special arrangement for the production of "Clue"
- Music Theatre International Partner — Authorized provider of performance materials and licensing for Evil Dead The Musical
- Music Theatre International Partner — Provides authorized performance materials and licenses for productions including "Come From Away."
- Music Theatre International Partner — Provides authorized performance materials and licenses for productions, including "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."
- Music Theatre International (MTI) Partner — Presents "Annie" through a special arrangement with MTI, which also supplies authorized performance materials.
- Music Theatre International (MTI) Partner — Presents "Disney's Descendants The Musical" through special arrangement with MTI, which also supplies authorized performance materials.
- Music Theatre International (MTI) Partner — Presents "Godspell" through a special arrangement with MTI, which also supplies authorized performance materials.
- Noël Irick Partner — The theater's playhouse is named after Noël Irick and Peter J. Hill.
- Peter J. Hill Partner — The theater's playhouse is named after Noël Irick and Peter J. Hill. Peter J. Hill also wrote the book and lyrics for "A Christmas Carol: The Musical."
- Renaissance Pictures, Ltd. Partner — Holder of rights for the Evil Dead characters, with special arrangement for theatrical adaptation
- Studiocanal Partner — Co-holder of rights for the Evil Dead characters, with special arrangement for theatrical adaptation
- The Araca Group Partner — Special arrangement for the production of "Clue"
- Work Light Productions Partner — Special arrangement for the production of "Clue"