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DESERT STAGES INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860796627 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.desertstages.org
revenue
$973K
expenses
$618K
net assets
$373K
employees
14
program ratio
47%
mission · from form 990

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre is an award winning, nonprofit performing arts theater committed to offering high-quality entertainment and providing a creative platform that nurtures each stage of an actors developmen

profile · synthesized from sources

DESERT STAGES INC is an Arizona-based performing arts organization that provides theatrical productions and training, primarily for youth. It aims to develop talent and offers opportunities for individuals to perform in musicals and plays. The organization has a history of alumni who have gone on to careers in theater, film, and television.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Alumni Program
A network and recognition program for former participants who have pursued careers in theater, film, and television.
Theatrical Productions
Staging various musicals and plays, including both junior and adult divisions, for public performance.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 9 activities
    • Classes and Workshops
      Offers a variety of classes and workshops in voice, dancing, acting, and audition techniques to enhance performing skills for individuals of all ages.
    • Offer youth development opportunities in theatre arts
      Provides 300 youngsters annually with opportunities to learn theatre arts as theatrical camper/actors, teen directors, choreographers, and counselors.
    • Provide theatre arts education and training
      Offers classes and workshops in voice, dancing, acting, audition technique, and life-skills to individuals seeking to start or enhance performing skills. The organization also operates musical theatre camps during school breaks and summer camps with specific themes, providing opportunities for 300 youngsters annually to learn theatre arts as theatrical camper/actors, teen directors, choreographers, and counselors.
    • Provide theatre arts education and training
      Offers classes and workshops in voice, dancing, acting, audition technique, and life-skills to individuals seeking to start or enhance performing skills. This includes musical theatre camps during school breaks and summer camps with specific themes.
    • Provide theatre arts training and education
      Offers classes and workshops in voice, dancing, acting, audition technique, and life-skills to individuals seeking to start or enhance performing skills. This includes musical theatre camps during school breaks and summer camps with specific themes.
    • Providing Theatre Arts Training and Workshops
      Offers classes and workshops in voice, dancing, acting, audition technique, and life-skills to individuals seeking to start or enhance performing skills. This includes musical theatre camps during school breaks and summer camps with specific themes like "The Butterfly's Day," "The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition," and "Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition."
    • Summer Camps
      Operates themed summer camps, such as "The Butterfly's Day" and "The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition," providing children with immersive theatre experiences.
    • Themed musical theatre camps
      Operates summer and school-break camps focused on musical theatre, with themes such as "The Wizard of Oz," "SpongeBob Musical," and "The Butterfly's Day." These camps prepare children for performances and provide immersive training experiences.
    • Youth and adult performing arts training programs
      Offers ongoing classes, workshops, and training in voice, dance, acting, audition technique, and life skills for individuals of all ages. Programs are designed to develop performance abilities and prepare participants for theatrical roles.
  • Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 7 activities
    • Award-winning theatrical productions
      Produces critically recognized work, including winning Best Overall Production for "Tuesdays with Morrie" at the 2022 Arizoni Theatre Awards, Outstanding Production for "School of Rock" at the 2016-2017 National Youth Arts Awards, and the Champion of the Year Group Award for "Tobacco: The Musical" in 2004.
    • Present theatrical productions
      Presents approximately 250 theatrical performances annually, including eight adult productions and five youth shows with casts of 60-125 actors aged 3-19. These productions include Broadway musical and dramatic shows.
    • Present theatrical productions
      Presents approximately 250 theatrical performances annually, including eight adult productions and five youth shows with casts of 60-125 actors aged 3-19. Productions include Broadway musicals and dramatic shows, such as "School of Rock The Musical," "The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical," and "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express."
    • Present theatrical productions
      Presents approximately 250 theatrical performances annually, including eight adult productions and five youth shows with casts of 60-125 actors aged 3-19. Productions include Broadway musicals and dramatic shows.
    • Presenting Theatrical Productions
      Presents approximately 250 Broadway musical and dramatic shows annually, including eight adult productions and five youth shows with casts of 60-125 actors aged 3-19. This includes a diverse range of past and upcoming performances such as "School of Rock The Musical," "The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical," "A Christmas Story," "Annie," "Footloose," "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express," and "Disney's Little Mermaid Jr."
    • Production of Broadway and dramatic shows
      Presents a full season of theatrical productions annually, including adult and youth performances of Broadway musicals and dramatic plays. The organization stages approximately 250 performances per year, with recent and upcoming productions including "School of Rock," "The Lightning Thief," "Annie," "Footloose," and "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express."
    • Theatrical Productions
      Produces and performs multiple theatrical productions annually, including 250 performances with casts of 60-125 actors aged 3-19.
  • Theater Volunteer Support Programs 2 activities
    • Engage volunteers
      Engages volunteers to support theatre operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support theatre operations, providing opportunities for community involvement in the arts.
  • Youth Theater Access & Workforce Support 1 activity
    • Alumni engagement and professional advancement in theatre
      Supports alumni who have gone on to perform in regional productions, win national youth arts awards, work on cruise lines, and take on creative roles such as directing and choreographing for youth theatre.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Youth theatre leadership and artistic development
      Provides 300 young people annually with opportunities to serve as theatrical camper/actors, teen directors, choreographers, and counselors, building leadership and advanced theatre arts skills.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$973K
Contributions & grants$602K62%
Program service revenue$363K37%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$618K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead50%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$174K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$917K
Cash$440K
Investments$0
Liabilities$544K
Net assets$373K
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +164.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 10
  • BILL WATSON — PRESIDENT
  • DAWN JURKOVICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JESSICA LOOMIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LORI MARKSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • LYNNAE CLORE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL ARKO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • RICH ROSE — TREASURER
  • SHARON KIEPKE — SECRETARY
  • TERRI LEBLIC — BOARD MEMBER
  • WALTER HALL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • American Association of Community Theatre Network — Proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre
  • American Musical and Dramatic Academy Partner — Alumni have attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy for further training.
  • Arizona Broadway Theater Partner — Alumni have performed in productions at Arizona Broadway Theater.
  • CAP21 Conservatory Partner — Alumni have trained in musical theatre at CAP21 Conservatory.
  • Desert Stages Theatre Partner — Collaborates with local schools and community organizations to promote theater arts.
  • Desert Stages Theatre Partner — Collaborates with local schools for educational theater programs.
  • Disney Partner — Alumni have worked as actresses with Disney and performed in Disney Live tours.
  • Disney Channel Partner — Alumni have been signed by Disney Channel for roles in television shows.
  • Ensuring Tomorrow Productions Partner — Collaborates on various productions, including "Tobacco: The Musical."
  • Greasepaint Youth Theatre Partner — Alumni have performed in productions at Greasepaint Youth Theatre.
  • Holland America Line Partner — Alumni are employed as Principle Singers on Holland America Line cruises.
  • Mesa Encore Theater Partner — Alumni have performed in productions at Mesa Encore Theater.
  • Phoenix Theater Partner — Alumni have performed in productions at Phoenix Theater.
  • Stephanie Yampolsky Partner — Executive Director serving as contact for sponsorship inquiries
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst Partner — Alumni are finishing B.A. degrees in Theatre Management through the university's continuing education program.
  • University of Southern California Partner — Alumni have earned B.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering from the university.