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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 866050982 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · greasepaint.org
revenue
$296K
expenses
$278K
net assets
$408K
employees
1
volunteers
75
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNIQUE AND COMPELLING THEATRE EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE AND CHALLENGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO STRETCH THE BOUNDARIES OF IMAGINATION AND AWARENESS AND ACHIEVE A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF.

profile · synthesized from sources

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS, also known as Greasepaint Youtheatre, is an operational nonprofit that provides theatrical training and performance opportunities for young people. The organization stages numerous musical and play productions annually, primarily serving youth in the Scottsdale, Arizona area. They have received multiple National Youth Theatre Awards for their productions and individual performances.

activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 9 activities
    • Engage in Community Outreach and Performances
      The organization participates in community events, such as YMCA Healthy Kids Day, and performs at local events as one of ten local theatre companies.
    • Engage in community outreach
      Participates in community events such as YMCA Healthy Kids Day and performs at local events as one of ten local theatre companies.
    • Participates in community events and local partnerships
      Engages in local events such as YMCA Healthy Kids Day and performs at community gatherings as one of ten participating local theater companies.
    • Produce and Present Theatrical Performances
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS produces and presents a variety of theatrical performances, including musicals and plays, with specific runs like "Hadestown: Teen Edition," "Once Upon A One More Time," "The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical," "Annie Jr.," and "Shrek The Musical Jr." They also announce auditions for upcoming seasons.
    • Produce theatrical performances
      Produces and presents theatrical productions, including specific shows like "Hadestown: Teen Edition," "Once Upon A One More Time," "The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical," "Annie Jr.," and "Shrek The Musical Jr." The organization also announces auditions for upcoming seasons.
    • Produces and presents youth and community theater performances
      Stages theatrical productions including "Hadestown: Teen Edition," "Annie Jr.," "Shrek The Musical Jr.," and other youth-oriented shows on a seasonal schedule at its Scottsdale, Arizona venue.
    • Producing and Presenting Theatrical Performances
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS produces and presents a variety of theatrical performances, including full-scale musicals and junior versions, with specific show runs throughout the year. They also announce auditions for upcoming seasons.
    • Producing and Presenting Theatrical Performances
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS produces and presents a variety of theatrical performances, including full-length musicals and junior versions, with specific show runs throughout the year. They also announce auditions for upcoming seasons.
    • Producing and Presenting Theatrical Performances
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS produces and presents a variety of theatrical performances, including full-scale musicals and junior versions, with specific show runs throughout the year. They also announce auditions for upcoming seasons.
  • Inclusive Theater Programs for Differently-Abled Youth 6 activities
    • Community Engagement and Outreach
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS participates in community events, performs at local gatherings, and provides access to live theater for veterans and active-duty military personnel. They also offer sensory-friendly performances to accommodate children with autism and other sensitivities.
    • Community Engagement and Outreach
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS participates in community events, performs at local gatherings, and provides access to live theater for veterans and active-duty military personnel. They also offer sensory-friendly performances to accommodate children with autism and other sensitivities.
    • Community Engagement and Outreach
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS participates in community events, performs at local events, and extends access to live theater for veterans and active-duty military personnel. They also offer sensory-friendly performances for children with autism and other sensitivities.
    • Offer Accessible and Inclusive Performances
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS provides sensory-friendly performances for children with autism and other sensitivities, and extends access to live theatre for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
    • Offer accessible theater experiences
      Provides sensory-friendly performances for children with autism and other sensitivities, and extends access to live theatre for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
    • Provides inclusive theater access for neurodiverse audiences
      Offers sensory-friendly performances designed for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities to ensure accessible live theater experiences.
  • Youth Theater Access & Workforce Support 6 activities
    • Employment for Local Artists
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS provides employment opportunities to over 50 local artists each season, prioritizing program alumni.
    • Employment for Local Artists
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS provides employment opportunities to over 50 local artists each season, prioritizing program alumni.
    • Employment for Local Artists
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS provides employment opportunities to over 50 local artists each season, with a focus on hiring program alumni.
    • Employs local artists and promotes alumni career development
      Hires over 50 local artists each season, with a focus on employing alumni from its programs, and highlights successful alumni working in major theater and television productions.
    • Provide Employment for Local Artists
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS offers employment opportunities to over 50 local artists each season, with a focus on hiring program alumni.
    • Provide employment for local artists
      Offers employment opportunities to over 50 local artists each season, with a focus on hiring program alumni.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 6 activities
    • Offers educational theater programs and workshops for students
      Provides after-school theater activities, improv camps, talent-focused summer camps, and year-round or short-term workshops for students ages 10–16, designed to build critical thinking and practical theater skills.
    • Provide Theater Education Programs for Youth
      The organization offers educational after-school theater activities, workshops ranging from one-day sessions to year-round programs, and customized theater arts courses for students. This includes summer camps like improv and "Greasepaint's Got Talent."
    • Provide theater education programs
      Offers educational after-school theater activities, workshops ranging from one-day to year-round programs, and customized theater arts courses for schools and student groups. This includes summer camps like an improv camp for ages 10-16 and a "Greasepaint's Got Talent" camp.
    • Providing Theater Education Programs
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS offers educational theater activities, workshops, and camps for students, ranging from one-day sessions to year-round programs. These programs aim to enhance critical thinking and practical skills, and include specialized courses tailored for schools and student groups, such as summer improv and talent camps.
    • Providing Theater Education Programs
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS offers educational after-school theater activities, workshops ranging from one-day sessions to year-round programs, and customized theater arts courses for students. These programs include summer camps like improv and talent-focused camps.
    • Providing Theater Education Programs
      SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS offers educational theater activities, workshops, and camps for students, ranging from one-day sessions to year-round programs. These programs aim to enhance critical thinking and practical skills, and include specialized courses tailored for schools and student groups, such as summer improv and talent camps.
  • School-Based Theatre Arts Integration 1 activity
    • Designs customized theater arts curricula for schools and groups
      Creates tailored theater arts courses to meet the specific educational and programmatic needs of schools and student organizations.
  • Youth Safety Screening & Training 1 activity
    • Manages program participation logistics
      Requires emergency contact, liability release, and photo release forms for all participants in its programs, workshops, and camps to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Supports military and veteran communities through theater access
      Extends access to live theater productions for veterans and active-duty military personnel as part of community outreach efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$199K67%
Program service revenue$94K32%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$413K
Cash$263K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$408K
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -41.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MAUREEN WATSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $85K
board members · 6
  • ANNE MARIE COSIJNS — SECRETARY
  • KRISTIN STEWART — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LANCE ROSS — PRESIDENT
  • LISA CHRISTIAN — DIRECTOR
  • LORI MANN — TREASURER
  • STEVE GLEAVE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Partner — Karina Bland, Board Member, is a lead writer and story coach at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Lisa Christian, Board Member, is a Program Manager at The Center for Embedded Systems at Arizona State University.
  • Boys Team Charity Partner — Lori Mann, Treasurer, has served on the Board of Directors for Boys Team Charity.
  • Greasepaint Theater Partner — SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS partners with Greasepaint Theater to deliver after-school theater programs.
  • Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Partner — Kurt Luther, Board Member, is Vice President & General Counsel, Engines & Power Systems, at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.
  • Lighthouse Theatre Partner — Lori Mann, Treasurer, has served on the Board of Directors for Lighthouse Theatre.
  • National Charity League Partner — Lori Mann, Treasurer, has served on the Board of Directors for National Charity League.
  • National Youth Arts Awards Network — Participant in national youth theater awards program recognizing excellence in youth theater.
  • Phoenix Urban League Partner — Lori Mann, Treasurer, has served on the Board of Directors for the Phoenix Urban League.
  • Ross Property Advisors Partner — Lance Ross, CEO of Ross Property Advisors, serves as Chair of the board.
  • Scottsdale Integrated Pain Consultant Partner — Anne Marie Cosijns, Secretary, is a specialist in Pain Management at Scottsdale Integrated Pain Consultant.
  • The BrainChild Foundation Partner — Kristin Ertter, co-founder of The BrainChild Foundation, serves as Vice Chair of the board.
  • Theatre Artists Studio Partner — Maureen Watson, Artistic & Executive Director, is a Board Member of Theatre Artists Studio.
  • Vet Tix Partner — Partners to provide free and discounted event tickets to veterans and active-duty military.
  • YMCA Partner — Participates in YMCA Healthy Kids Day at the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley YMCA.