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Unscrewed Theater

Tucson, AZ · EIN 460984897 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A65 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.unscrewedtheater.org
revenue
$112K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$183K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO TEACH AND PERFORM IMPROV IN COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Unscrewed Theater is a non-profit community theater based in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to teaching and showcasing improvisational theater. It offers improv classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers, and hosts live improv comedy shows for both family-friendly and adult audiences. The organization fosters a safe and supportive environment for artists to grow and enrich the community through the art of improv.

named programs · 13 · from sources

what they call their work

Active Imagination Theatre
Holiday-themed interactive shows designed for children, allowing them to be part of the performance.
Guest Instructor Workshops
Workshops led by experienced improvisers and teachers from across the improv world, sharing unique techniques and fresh perspectives.
House Team Shows
Regular live improv performances by resident teams like Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed, From The Top, Comic Chaos, and The Big Daddies, with both family-friendly and uncensored options.
Improv Basics
An eight-week fundamentals course for beginners to learn improv skills in a safe and supportive environment, culminating in a free showcase.
Improv BloxShops
Focused, single-topic workshops designed to sharpen specific techniques, explore new styles, or provide bursts of inspiration for intermediate to advanced improvisers.
Improv Drop-Ins
Weekly online or in-person sessions for individuals of all experience levels to try improv, meet like-minded people, and sharpen skills.
ImprovBlox
Six-week courses covering advanced improv topics, including core classes like "Crafting the Craft," "Environment & Relationships," and "Characters & Spacework," as well as special-topic electives.
Make Me Laugh!
An improv game show where three contestants tackle improv prompts and quick wit challenges to impress judges and the audience.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance for individuals to take Improv Basics and ImprovBlox classes.
Student Showcases
Performances by students at the end of their Improv Basics and ImprovBlox classes to demonstrate their learned skills.
The Backyard
A bi-monthly open stage for any improv performer or team to gain stage time, serving as a launchpad for aspiring house teams.
Themed Shows
Special improv shows created around specific themes, such as Pride, Nerd's Night Out, and Ladies Night.
Unscrewed Fridays After Dark (FAD)
A quarterly improv and variety show that can include stand-up, sketch, improv, or other new formats.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Youth & Community Improv Education 2 activities
    • Offer improv comedy classes and workshops
      The organization provides improv comedy classes and workshops through its Training Center, including Improv Basics and ImprovBlox, and offers scholarships for these programs. They also host weekly Improv Drop-In sessions for all experience levels, both online and in person.
    • Offers improv training and classes
      Provides improv classes and workshops for adults and youth, including an 8-week Improv Basics course and ImprovBlox programs, fostering personal growth such as increased confidence and creativity. Offers weekly Improv Drop-In sessions available online and in person for all experience levels.
  • Youth Theater Access & Workforce Support 1 activity
    • Offers scholarships for training programs
      Provides scholarships for participation in Training Center classes and workshops, funded by donor support, to increase accessibility to improv education.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 1 activity
    • Produces digital and community engagement content
      Produces a weekly newsletter to inform the public about organizational activities and maintains a YouTube channel featuring recordings of improv performances, expanding access to content beyond live audiences.
  • Meeting & Conference Room Rental 1 activity
    • Provide event space rentals
      The organization offers rental of its event spaces, including the Unscrewed Center, which features a 1200 square-foot meeting space with seating for 50, and a 100-seat theater.
  • Theatrical & Performance Space Rental 1 activity
    • Provides event and theater space rentals
      Operates and rents out performance and meeting spaces, including a 100-seat theater and a 1200 square-foot meeting room at Unscrewed Center that seats 50, available for external events and organizational use.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Host student improv showcases
      Unscrewed Theater hosts free student showcases to display skills learned in their improv classes, including performances from Improv Basics and ImprovBlox students, often for friends and family.
    • Hosts live improv comedy performances
      Produces and hosts live improv comedy shows weekly at 7:30pm MST on Fridays and Saturdays, including all-ages performances and 17+ uncensored shows, as well as special events like "Unscrewed Fridays After Dark" (quarterly) and "Make Me Laugh!" (monthly improv game show). Also hosts "The Backyard" twice monthly, offering stage time for improv performers and teams.
    • Hosts student showcases
      Organizes free student showcases at the end of training cycles, including performances by students from Improv Basics and ImprovBlox classes, allowing them to present their skills to friends, family, and the public. These are hosted regularly, including at the conclusion of the 8-week Improv Basics course.
    • Provide live improvisational theater performances
      Unscrewed Theater offers affordable, live improvisational theater performances to the Tucson community and Southern Arizona, including weekly shows for all ages and 17+ uncensored shows, as well as quarterly variety shows and improv game shows.
    • Support improv performers and teams
      Unscrewed Theater supports improv performers and teams by adding house teams and hosting "The Backyard" twice a month, which provides stage time for various improv acts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$112K
Contributions & grants$86K77%
Program service revenue$22K20%
Investment income$1090%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$278K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$183K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 32

who they work with

  • Active Imagination Theatre Partner — Collaborates on holiday-themed interactive shows several times a year.
  • Amanda Blake Davis Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Carla Cackowski Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Celeste Pechous Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Craig Cackowski Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • David Razowsky Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Dedicated Bakery Partner — Offers discounts to ticket holders at their restaurant.
  • Diana Brown Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Elizabeth Byland Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • European Market & Deli Partner — Located within the European Market & Deli complex.
  • Gary Jacobs Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Jacque Arend Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Jaime Moyer Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Jenn Bianchi Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Jill Bernard Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Karen Graci Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Laura & Rick Hall Partner — Guest instructors who have facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Liz Allen Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Mama’s Pizza Partner — Offers discounts to ticket holders at their restaurant.
  • Michael Gellman Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Nelson Velazquez Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Nextrio Partner — Sponsor organization supporting Unscrewed Theater.
  • Nick Armstrong Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Partner — Performance group hosting regular shows with Unscrewed Theater
  • Patti & Jon Scanlon Partner — Sponsor organization supporting Unscrewed Theater.
  • Paul Vaillaincourt Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Rich Baker Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Rolland Lopez Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Scotty Watson Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
  • Shannon Stott Partner — Guest instructor who has facilitated a workshop at Unscrewed Theater
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