named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Intro to Acting (Ages 9-12)
A class for ages 9-12 focusing on improvisation, movement, voice, and character creation as foundational acting techniques.
Mainstage Productions
Full-scale theatrical productions like "Shrek The Musical" and "Matilda," performed by young people (under 20) with no participation fees, costume rentals, or ticket sales requirements.
Musical Theatre (Ages 5-8)
An introductory class for ages 5-8 to musical theatre, building skills in acting, song, and dance.
Musical Theatre (Ages 9-12)
An intermediate class for ages 9-12 to polish skills in acting, singing, and dance, exploring ensemble and solo singing, choreography, and staging scenes.
Play Pretend
A class for ages 3-4 focusing on cooperation, teamwork, self-confidence, and basic theatre concepts through creative play, storytelling, movement, and song.
Treasure Trunk Theatre
A class for ages 5-8 where children explore acting, improvisation, character creation, creative movement, and guided storytelling, culminating in an original piece.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
- Conducting Performing Arts CampsOffers Spring Break Camps for children aged 5 and older, providing workshops in acting, singing, and dance, culminating in a showcase performance, and also offers summer camps in 1, 2, and 4-week sessions.
- Performing Arts ClassesOffers ongoing classes in musical theatre, acting, and play creation across three 8-week sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring), focusing on singing, choreography, character development, ensemble building, and original performance creation, culminating in student showcases.
- Providing Performing Arts ClassesOffers various classes, including introductory musical theatre, eight-week musical theatre classes focusing on ensemble and solo singing, choreography, and character creation, and classes for building original plays, all aimed at developing stage presence, life skills, and confidence.
- Spring and Summer CampsProvides Spring Break and summer camps for children aged 5 and older, including 1, 2, and 4-week summer sessions in June and July 2026, featuring workshops in acting, singing, and dance, and concluding with a performance for family and friends.
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Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 2 activities
- Mainstage Theatrical ProductionsProduces six mainstage theatrical productions each season, such as "Shrek The Musical" and "Matilda," performed at the Herberger Theater Center, with in-person auditions and opportunities for young people under age 20 to participate in live orchestras and deck crews.
- Producing Mainstage Theatrical PerformancesProduces six mainstage theatrical productions each season, engaging young people under age 20 in live orchestra and deck crew, with performances held at venues like the Herberger Theater Center.
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Youth & Community Improv Education 1 activity
- Delivering Arts Education Outreach ProgramsOperates the "Literacy and the Arts" program for underserved youth in local Title I schools, providing study guides, books, and performance admission, and offers field trips for classroom integration with interactive study guides and weekday performances.
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Specialized Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities 1 activity
- Offering Virtual Private LessonsProvides customizable virtual private lessons for students aged 9 and older.
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School-Based Theatre Arts Integration 1 activity
- School Field Trip ProgramOffers field trip opportunities for students, including weekday performances and interactive study guides, priced at $12 per seat for students and chaperones to support classroom integration of the arts.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Literacy and the Arts ProgramRuns the "Literacy and the Arts" outreach program for underserved youth in local Title I schools, providing study guides, books, and free admission to performances to promote reading enthusiasm, comprehension, and access to the performing arts.
- Virtual Private LessonsOffers customizable virtual private lessons in performing arts for students aged 9 and older.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$6.07M
Contributions & grants$5.78M95%
Program service revenue$245K4%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$1.20M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$697K
Grants paid out$300
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.75M
Cash$1.64M
Investments$0
Liabilities$141K
Net assets$6.61M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +525.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOBB COOPER | PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIR. | 60 | $154K |
board members · 22
- BILL OTTINGER — DIRECTOR
- C MEGAN FISCHER — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER RADDATZ — DIRECTOR
- DANA TERRAZAS — DIRECTOR
- DAVID CARRUTH — DIRECTOR
- DILEK MARSH — SECRETARY
- DR STEPHEN COHEN — DIRECTOR
- EMILY PARKER — DIRECTOR
- ERIN HUSTON — CHAIR
- GINA SALAZAR HOOK — DIRECTOR
- HOPE OZER — CHAIR EMERITUS
- JIMMY KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
- JOE CHANDLER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN FETHERSTON — DIRECTOR
- LAURA BARDAWEEL — DIRECTOR
- LAURA STOVER — DIRECTOR
- PAIGE ROTHERMEL — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK VANCE — VICE CHAIR
- RISA KOSTIS — DIRECTOR
- ROBYN CALIHAN — DIRECTOR
- SHANNON LIJEK — VICE CHAIR
- TRAVIS CHESTER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Broadway Licensing Global Partner — Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global for the production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
- Herberger Theater Center Partner — Co-presents performances, including the June 2026 Shrek production.
- Herberger Theater Center Partner — Performs mainstage productions at the Herberger Theater Center.
- Teaching Artists Partner — Collaborate to deliver educational programs and classes for young performers.