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THEATER WORKS INC
PEORIA, AZ · EIN 860563315 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A65Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · theaterworks.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$923K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
20
volunteers
50
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

THEATER WORKS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, PATRONS, AND ARTISTS TO EXPERIENCE THEATER THAT INSPIRES, ENRICHES, AND ENLIGHTENS THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

TheaterWorks Inc is a community theater company based in Peoria, Arizona, dedicated to providing inclusive and engaging theatrical experiences. Founded in 1986, it serves a diverse audience through various programs, including youth education and adaptive theater initiatives, fostering a love for the arts across all ages and abilities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

AdaptiveWorks
Ensures that theater is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, through inclusive programming.
Kids Alive
Provides a platform for creativity and performance opportunities for young people, fostering a love of theater.
SummerWorks
Provides summer educational programs focused on theater arts for youth.
Theater Alive
Offers educational programs and workshops led by theater professionals to nurture the next generation of performers.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Themed Theatrical Production & Staged Readings 4 activities
    • Hosting Events and Meetings
      Hosts corporate meetings, seminars, classes, rehearsals, private parties, trade shows, conventions, receptions, and dance recitals at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
    • Presenting theatrical performances and events
      THEATER WORKS INC hosts a diverse range of theatrical performances, concerts, corporate meetings, seminars, classes, rehearsals, private parties, trade shows, conventions, receptions, and dance recitals at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This includes full-scale productions of classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and comedies through its Main Stage Series, and engaging productions for younger audiences through YouthWorks.
    • Presenting theatrical performances and events
      THEATER WORKS INC hosts a diverse range of theatrical performances, concerts, corporate meetings, seminars, classes, rehearsals, private parties, trade shows, conventions, receptions, and dance recitals at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. This includes full-scale productions of classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and comedies through its Main Stage Series, and engaging productions for younger audiences through YouthWorks.
    • Producing and Hosting Theatrical Performances
      Produces a diverse range of theatrical performances, including classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and comedies through its Main Stage Series and YouthWorks, and hosts various large and small theatrical performances and concerts at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
    • Providing Adult Theater Education
      Offers adult educational programs covering various aspects of theater, including acting, directing, technical production, and stage design.
    • Providing Theater Education for Youth
      Offers educational programs such as the Imagination Series, Theater Alive, Kids Alive, and SummerWorks to introduce young people to theater, develop creative skills, and provide performance opportunities, led by theater professionals.
    • Providing theater education programs
      The organization offers educational programs such as the Imagination Series, Theater Alive, and Kids Alive, which introduce young people to theater, develop creativity, communication, and teamwork skills, and provide performance opportunities. They also offer adult educational programs covering acting, directing, technical production, and stage design, led by theater professionals through Theater Alive and SummerWorks.
    • Providing theater education programs
      THEATER WORKS INC offers educational programs for young people, including the Imagination Series and Kids Alive (established in 1987), to introduce them to theater and develop skills in creativity, communication, and teamwork. They also provide adult educational programs covering various aspects of theater, such as acting, directing, technical production, and stage design, through Theater Alive and SummerWorks, led by theater professionals.
  • Inclusive Theater Programs for Differently-Abled Youth 3 activities
    • Ensuring accessibility to theater
      THEATER WORKS INC created the "AdaptiveWorks" program to make theater accessible to individuals regardless of ability and provides access to ADA-compliant seating for patrons upon request.
    • Ensuring accessibility to theater
      THEATER WORKS INC created the "AdaptiveWorks" program to make theater accessible to individuals regardless of ability and provides ADA-compliant seating for patrons upon request.
    • Making Theater Accessible
      Created the "AdaptiveWorks" program to make theater accessible to individuals regardless of ability.
  • Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 3 activities
    • Offering discounted ticket programs
      THEATER WORKS INC provides a 6 Show Fixed Seat Subscription program, offering patrons the same seats for six performances, and offers discounted ticket packages for multiple shows and for groups of ten or more individuals.
    • Offering discounted ticket programs
      The organization provides a 6 Show Fixed Seat Subscription program, discounted ticket packages for multiple shows, and discounted ticket pricing for groups of ten or more individuals.
    • Offering ticket and subscription packages
      The organization provides a 6 Show Fixed Seat Subscription program, allowing patrons to have the same seats for six performances, and offers discounted ticket packages for multiple shows and groups of ten or more individuals.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.31M
Contributions & grants$1.01M77%
Program service revenue$325K25%
Investment income$1230%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$923K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$520K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.62M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$0
Liabilities$261K
Net assets$1.36M
Liquid reserves13.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +41.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CATHERINE V LENHART HINKLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $79K
board members · 15
  • ALEX BIGHAM — DIRECTOR
  • ARTHUR SANDOVAL — DIRECTOR
  • BART FESPERMAN — CHAIR
  • CLARK ALBRIGHT — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • JILL MAPSTEAD — SECRETARY
  • JORDANN ENGELBRECHT — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN SHAVER — VICE CHAIR
  • KIRSTEN HALL — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTI RIEMER — DIRECTOR
  • KYLE ROGERS — DIRECTOR
  • MARYLOU STEPHENS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL FRATANTONI — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE BREWER — TREASURER
  • THOMAS DOYLE — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • National Society of Arts & Letters Partner — Received the 2019 Arts Advocate Organization Award from them.
  • Thom and Shelley Gyder Funder — Presenting Sponsors for the 2026 Gala.