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THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 861011268 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A61 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.thestudiophx.org
revenue
$274K
expenses
$268K
net assets
$43K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY THEATRE IN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENGAGES AUDIENCES, EDUCATES OUR COMMUNITY AND EXPLORES THE CAPACITY FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN EACH AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL.

profile · synthesized from sources

THEATRE ARTISTS STUDIO INC is a cooperative of theatre artists in Arizona that provides a vibrant performance space for its members to practice their art. The organization produces innovative and thought-provoking productions, mentors emerging talent, and offers educational programs to foster creative interaction between artists and the community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

First Look: Original Plays
Monthly live readings of new, original plays by Studio playwrights, offering a collaborative environment for feedback and development.
Mazel
A play based on the experiences of Holocaust Survivors living in Pittsburgh, aiming to keep the dignity of their memories alive.
New Summer Shorts
Productions featuring short plays, often including works by Studio members.
S.O.S. (Storytelling Slam)
A monthly storytelling slam hosted by Debra Rich.
Same Moon
A play with themes resonating with today's world, particularly concerning the Middle East.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Young & Emerging Playwright Support Programs 6 activities
    • Developing New Plays and Playwrights
      Hosts monthly live readings of original plays and facilitates collaborative feedback sessions between playwrights and audience members to refine new works. The organization also produces live readings of new, original plays written by Studio-affiliated playwrights.
    • Facilitates collaborative play development with audience feedback
      Organizes structured feedback sessions between playwrights and audience members following live readings to collaboratively refine and develop original plays.
    • Hosting Live Play Readings and Feedback Sessions
      Hosts monthly live readings of original plays written by Studio-affiliated playwrights, and facilitates collaborative feedback sessions between playwrights and audience members to refine these original works.
    • Hosting Live Readings of Original Plays
      Hosts monthly live readings of new, original plays written by Studio-affiliated playwrights, providing a platform for their work and facilitating collaborative feedback sessions between playwrights and audience members for refinement.
    • Hosts monthly live readings of original plays
      Produces and hosts monthly live readings of new, original plays written by Studio-affiliated playwrights on Mondays from 7 to 9 PM, providing a platform for emerging and established playwrights to showcase their work.
    • Supports member-led creative projects
      Allows artistic members to submit their personal theater projects for production on the main stage, fostering creative ownership and collaboration within the Studio community.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
    • Engages theater artists in creative and educational activities
      Provides a collaborative environment where actors, directors, writers, producers, singers, dancers, designers, and technicians participate in performances, teaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities.
    • Offering Educational Programs and Workshops
      Offers a diverse educational program for its members and the general public, including free participation in workshops for acting, singing, writing, and play readings to sustaining members, and hosts discussions on works of family drama.
    • Offers free workshops for theater arts
      Provides free workshops in acting, singing, writing, and play readings exclusively to sustaining members, supporting skill development and artistic growth in theater arts.
    • Providing Educational Programs and Workshops
      Offers a diverse educational program for its members and the general public, including free participation in workshops for acting, singing, writing, and play readings to sustaining members.
  • Themed Theatrical Production & Staged Readings 4 activities
    • Facilitating Discussions on Family Drama
      Hosts discussions on works of family drama, specifically plays by American Realism playwrights such as August Wilson, Paul Zindel, Jon Robin Baitz, Amy Herzog, and Braden Jacobs-Jenkins.
    • Hosts public discussions on American Realism theater
      Organizes discussions focused on family dramas and works by American Realism playwrights such as August Wilson, Paul Zindel, Jon Robin Baitz, Amy Herzog, and Braden Jacobs-Jenkins.
    • Producing and Presenting Theatrical Performances
      Annually presents a varied season of professionally crafted theatrical productions, including dramas, comedies, musicals, short plays, and original works, engaging actors, directors, writers, and technicians. This includes full-length plays, short play festivals, and staged readings of new works.
    • Producing and Staging Theatrical Productions
      Annually presents a varied season of professionally crafted productions, including dramas, comedies, musicals, short plays, and original works, engaging actors, directors, writers, producers, singers, dancers, designers, and technicians. This includes showcasing emerging and established singer/songwriters performing original music.
  • Youth & Community Poetry and Storytelling Events 3 activities
    • Hosting Storytelling Slams
      Hosts a monthly storytelling slam called S.O.S., selecting storytellers based on theme relationship, relevance, and variety for an evening of entertainment, with stories under 5 minutes.
    • Hosting Storytelling Slams
      Hosts a monthly storytelling slam called S.O.S., where storytellers are selected based on theme, relevance, and variety, with stories timed to be under 5 minutes.
    • Hosts a monthly storytelling slam (S.O.S.)
      Organizes a monthly storytelling event called S.O.S., where selected storytellers present themed, timed stories (under 5 minutes) for an evening of curated entertainment.
  • High School Musical Theater Recognition & Advancement 3 activities
    • Operating a Mobile Performance Program
      Operates a free program called "Studio On Tour" where actors perform at various locations including social clubs, service clubs, assisted living, and senior living facilities.
    • Providing Free Theatrical Performances to Community Venues
      Operates a free program called "Studio On Tour" where actors perform at various locations including social clubs, service clubs, assisted living, and senior living facilities.
    • Runs a touring performance program for community outreach
      Operates a free outreach program called "Studio On Tour," where actors perform at social clubs, service clubs, assisted living, and senior living facilities to bring theater to broader audiences.
  • Live Music Festival & Concert Production 2 activities
    • Showcases original music and musical storytelling
      Features emerging and established singer/songwriters performing original music, using musical storytelling to build connections among musicians and audiences.
    • Showcasing Original Music and Musicians
      Showcases emerging and established singer/songwriters performing original music, fostering connection among musicians and music lovers through musical storytelling, and hosts specific musical guests.
  • Theater Volunteer Support Programs 1 activity
    • Operates with volunteer staff across theater production and management
      The organization functions entirely through volunteer staff who contribute their time and expertise to all aspects of theater production and management.
  • Professional Theatrical Production and Performance 1 activity
    • Produces a seasonal lineup of professional theater productions
      Annually presents a diverse season of professionally crafted productions, including dramas, comedies, musicals, short plays, and original works, such as "Appropriate," "On Golden Pond," "Marriage Play," and "Mazel," on its main stage.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$274K
Contributions & grants$223K81%
Program service revenue$47K17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$50
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash$47K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$43K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +280.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 13
  • AMY O'LOUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE VOGEL — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL MACLEOD — PRESIDENT
  • CLARK DESSOYE — DIRECTOR
  • HARRY KAMINSKI — DIRECTOR
  • JASON ISSAK — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY LEBEAU — TREASURER
  • JUDY ROLLINGS — DIRECTOR
  • KIRT SHINEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MARY ROBINSON — SECRETARY
  • PATTI DAVIS SUAREZ — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD POWERS — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN MASTROIENI — VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 46

who they work with

  • AEA (Actors Equity Association) Partner — Many artistic members are also members of AEA.
  • American Folk Art Museum Partner — Leigh Armor gave presentations about Outsider Artist Henry Darger at the American Folk Art Museum in Manhattan.
  • Bob Ryan Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Capital Repertory Theatre Partner — Leigh Armor worked at Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) in Albany.
  • Changing Scene Partner — Leigh Armor worked at Denver’s Changing Scene.
  • Crane Theatre Partner — Leigh Armor worked at New York City’s Crane Theatre.
  • Daniel Lidawer Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Deborah Jamieson Funder — Gold Sustaining Member
  • Denver Center Theatre Company Partner — Leigh Armor worked at Denver Center Theatre Company.
  • Diane Shapiro Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Don Bluth Front Row Theatre Partner — Sammy Hartwell worked behind the scenes at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre as an assistant director and stage manager.
  • Elizabeth Dokkens Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Ensemble Studio Theatre Partner — Leigh Armor worked at New York City’s Ensemble Studio Theatre and performed in FLYBOY by Yvonne Adrian.
  • Eric Muehlstedt Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Francine Ebersman Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • George Cohen Funder — Platinum Sustaining Member
  • Germinal Stage Partner — Leigh Armor worked at Denver’s Germinal Stage.
  • Glendale Community College Partner — Leigh Armor performed in Cactus Flower and The Boyfriend at Glendale Community College.
  • Hale Centre Theatre Partner — Robert O'Mara performed in A Christmas Carol, See How They Run and The Hasty Heart at Hale Center. Ericca Rose performed in Beau Jest at Hale Centre Theatre. Tom Koelbel performed in Beau Jest at The Hale Theatre.
  • Hunger Artists Partner — Leigh Armor worked at Denver’s Hunger Artists.
  • Imaginary Forces Partner — Leigh Armor worked at New York City’s Imaginary Forces.
  • James Bowen Funder — Gold Sustaining Member
  • Jeanette Weeks Funder — Gold Sustaining Member
  • Jeff Roames Funder — Gold Sustaining Member
  • Jerry Rightnour Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • JoAnn Mullen Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Joan O'Connor Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Karen Sue Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • Kathleen MacLeod Funder — Silver Sustaining Member
  • La Mama Partner — Leigh Armor worked at New York City’s La Mama.
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