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THE TELEVISION WORKSHOP

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 742471215 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · thetelevisionworkshop.co.uk
revenue
$13K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$499
employees
mission · from form 990

To produce videos for nonprofits and the community, help other nonprofits in video production, and provide consulting for academic communities on filming and documentaries.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Television Workshop trains young people in naturalistic acting techniques and represents them for professional stage and screen work. The organization prioritizes safeguarding children and young people, ensuring safe recruitment, supervision, and protection during activities. It operates primarily in Nottingham and Salford, with a strong focus on child welfare and responsible engagement in drama training.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Naturalistic Acting Training
Program that trains young people in naturalistic acting techniques, including scene work involving physical contact, with trained tutors ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Student Representation
Acts as an agent for students, connecting them with professional opportunities in stage and screen productions.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 11 activities
    • Conducts low-pressure audition sessions for young talent
      Runs hour-long, no-preparation audition sessions to assess potential in a low-pressure environment, serving as an entry point for young people aged 7 to 21.
    • Conducts low-pressure audition sessions for young talent assessment
      Offers hour-long, no-preparation audition sessions to assess potential in a low-pressure environment, serving as an entry point for young people aged 7 to 21.
    • Develops young talent recognized by industry awards
      Trains young people who go on to become award-winning actors, writers, directors, editors, and production crew, with the organization recognized through awards such as the Children's BAFTA, Royal Television Society Midlands Award, and British Film Institute Children's Award.
    • Develops young talent recognized by major industry awards
      Has trained students who have become award-winning actors, writers, directors, editors, and production crew; recognized with awards including the Children's BAFTA, Royal Television Society Midlands Award, and British Film Institute Children's Award.
    • Performance Training for Young People
      Provides weekly 90-minute performance training sessions for young people aged 7 to 21, divided into three age groups, focusing on naturalistic acting techniques. The program offers affordable fees through external support and provides bursary and part-bursary places based on talent to ensure accessibility.
    • Provides weekly performance training for youth
      Offers weekly 90-minute performance training sessions for young people aged 7 to 21, divided into three age groups, focusing on naturalistic acting techniques.
    • Provides weekly performance training for youth
      Offers weekly 90-minute performance training sessions for young people aged 7 to 21, divided into three age groups, focusing on naturalistic acting techniques.
    • Represents students in professional stage and screen work
      Serves as a representative agent for students, supporting their engagement in professional stage and screen roles.
    • Represents students in professional stage and screen work
      Serves as a representative agent for students, supporting their engagement in professional stage and screen roles as part of their training and development.
    • Represents students in professional stage and screen work
      Serves as a representative agent for students, supporting their engagement in professional stage and screen opportunities.
    • Talent Development and Representation
      Develops young talent in film and television, with students going on to become award-winning actors, writers, directors, editors, and production crew. The organization also acts as a representative agent for its students in professional stage and screen work.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Conducts low-pressure audition sessions for young talent
      Runs hour-long, no-preparation audition sessions to assess potential in a low-pressure environment, serving as an entry point for young people aged 7 to 21.
    • Ensures accessibility through affordable fees and bursaries
      Maintains accessibility by offering bursary and part-bursary places based on talent and keeping training fees affordable through external support.
    • Ensures accessibility through bursaries and affordable fees
      Maintains accessibility by offering bursary and part-bursary places based on talent and keeping training fees affordable through external support.
    • Ensures accessibility through bursaries and affordable fees
      Maintains accessibility by offering bursary and part-bursary places based on talent and keeping training fees affordable through external support.
    • Provides weekly performance training for young people
      Delivers weekly 90-minute performance training sessions for young people aged 7 to 21, organized into three age groups, focusing on naturalistic acting techniques.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$13K100%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$499
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$499
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELODY CAVANARY President/Direc 20 $6K
board members · 1
  • MAUREEN H SCHLEGEL — Director
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • 60 Forty Films Partner — Financial supporter of The Television Workshop.
  • ALL3 Media Partner — Financial supporter of The Television Workshop.
  • BAFTA Partner — Recipient of multiple awards including the Children's BAFTA and recognition for alumni talent development.
  • BMR Foundation Partner — Financial supporter of The Television Workshop.
  • British Film Institute Partner — Recipient of the British Film Institute Children's Award.
  • CPMG Architects Partner — Supporter providing non-financial assistance to The Television Workshop.
  • Conway Van Gelder Grant Partner — Bursary sponsor for The Television Workshop.
  • DBS Government — Conducts Disclosure and Barring Service checks on staff and volunteers to ensure suitability to work with children.
  • Dandelion Stationary Partner — Supporter providing non-financial assistance to The Television Workshop.
  • Emptage Hallett Talent Agency Partner — Bursary sponsor for The Television Workshop.
  • Joe Dempsie Partner — Former participant who credits the organization with shaping his career and personal development.
  • Ken Wilkins Print Group Partner — Supporter providing non-financial assistance to The Television Workshop.
  • M&D Branding Partner — Supporter providing non-financial assistance to The Television Workshop.
  • Novel Entertainment Partner — Financial supporter of The Television Workshop.
  • Royal Television Society Partner — Recipient of the Royal Television Society Midlands Award.
  • Samantha Morton Partner — Workshop alumni and patron since 2012 who has cast and directed Workshoppers, including in 2024.
  • Shane Meadows Partner — Writer, director, and producer who has cast Workshop students in projects such as "This is England" and "The Gallows Pole".
  • Spotlight Partner — Financial supporter of The Television Workshop.
  • Vicky McClure MBE Partner — Workshop alumni and patron since 2023 who starred in "Without Sin", a production that featured current students and alumni and was filmed in Nottingham.