irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0Education workshops provided for community and home-schooled children.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Pippin 2026
Performance of the Stephen Schwartz musical "Pippin" in February–March 2026, featuring a circus-inspired production style and exploring themes of purpose and fulfillment
Rent 2026
Production of the rock musical "Rent" in May 2026, focusing on themes of love, HIV/AIDS, and chosen family in New York’s East Village, performed at the Mesa Arts Center
Sister Act 2025
Community theatre production of the musical "Sister Act" at the Mesa Arts Center, featuring two full casts (Red and Blue) and understudy performances in November 2025
The Importance of Being Earnest 2026
Staging of Oscar Wilde’s comedy in January 2026, reimagined with modern flair while preserving the original wit, at the Mesa Arts Center
activities · 4 groups
what they do
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Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 6 activities
- Host public performances with scheduled showings and understudy castsStages multiple performances per production, including designated main cast and understudy shows (e.g., three understudy performances for "Rent" and ten main cast plus three understudy shows for "The Importance of Being Earnest" in January 2026), with scheduled run dates such as November 7–23, 2025, for "Sister Act" and May 15–31, 2026, for "Rent."
- Produce full-length theatrical performancesProduces full-length plays and musicals, including titles such as "Pippin," "Sister Act," "Rent," and "The Importance of Being Earnest," at the Mesa Arts Center and other venues. Has produced over 200 full-length productions to date.
- Produce full-length theatrical performancesProduces full-length plays and musicals for public audiences, including recent productions such as "Pippin," "Sister Act," "Rent," and "The Importance of Being Earnest," staged at venues like the Mesa Arts Center. The organization has produced over 200 full-length productions to date.
- Produce full-length theatrical performancesProduces full-length plays and musicals, including titles such as "Pippin," "Sister Act," "Rent," and "The Importance of Being Earnest," with performances held at venues like the Mesa Arts Center. The organization has produced over 200 full-length productions to date.
- Production of full-length plays and musicalsProduces and presents full-length theatrical productions, including musicals such as "Pippin," "Sister Act," and "Rent," as well as plays like "The Importance of Being Earnest," with performances held at venues such as the Mesa Arts Center. The organization has produced over 200 full-length plays and musicals to date.
- Schedule and manage understudy and main cast performance runsPlans and presents multiple performance runs for each production, including dedicated shows for understudy casts (e.g., three understudy performances for "The Importance of Being Earnest" and three for "Rent") alongside main cast performances (e.g., ten main shows for "The Importance of Being Earnest" in January 2026).
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Theater Volunteer Support Programs 4 activities
- Community engagement through volunteer-driven theatre programmingEngages local community members as unpaid volunteers in cast and production roles, and hires directors, designers, crew, and choreographers as independent contractors to support theatrical productions in Mesa.
- Engage community volunteers and independent contractors in productionsRelies on local community members as unpaid volunteers for cast roles and other aspects of theatre programming, and hires directors, designers, crew, and choreographers as independent contractors for each production.
- Engage local volunteers and independent contractors in productionsRelies on unpaid local community members for cast roles and hires directors, designers, crew, and choreographers as independent contractors. Also utilizes volunteers for broader theatre programming support in Mesa.
- Engage local volunteers and independent contractors in productionsRelies on unpaid local community members for cast roles and hires directors, designers, crew, and choreographers as independent contractors to support theatrical productions.
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Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 1 activity
- Operate box office and audience services for performancesManages audience access by opening the box office one hour before each performance and opening doors for seating 30 minutes prior to showtime.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Host karaoke events featuring Broadway showtunesOrganizes and hosts karaoke events centered on Broadway showtunes as part of its community engagement and programming offerings.
- Host public performances with scheduled box office and seating operationsOpens the box office one hour before each performance and opens doors for seating 30 minutes prior. Schedules main cast and understudy performances, such as ten main cast and three understudy shows for "The Importance of Being Earnest" in January 2026, and specific understudy dates for "Rent" in May 2026.
- Host public theatre events and performancesHosts public performances with scheduled seating, opening doors 30 minutes before each show and the box office one hour prior. Also organizes special events such as karaoke nights featuring Broadway showtunes.
- Host themed entertainment eventsOrganizes and hosts karaoke events featuring Broadway showtunes as part of its public programming offerings.
- Hosting live audience events and performancesHosts live theatrical performances with scheduled showings, including main cast and understudy performances, and manages audience access by opening doors 30 minutes before and the box office one hour before each performance.
- Staging Broadway-themed karaoke eventsHosts karaoke events featuring Broadway showtunes, expanding community engagement beyond traditional theatrical performances.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$178K75%
Program service revenue$60K25%
Investment income$670%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$166K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
Cash$73K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$105K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +613.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 5
- Alexa Duke — Vice President
- Dawn Rendell — President
- John Pitt — Director
- Mary Ronning — Treasurer
- Taime Bengochea — Director
relationships · 9
who they work with
- 414 Pub Pizza & Karaoke Mesa Partner — Partners for karaoke events where a portion of profits are donated to Mesa Encore Theatre.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Hosts performances and manages box office operations at the Mesa Arts Center venue.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Mesa Encore Theatre events are held at the Mesa Arts Center, which has its own security and safety policies, including bag policies and prohibited items.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Venue for the "Rent" production.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Venue for the "Sister Act" production.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Venue for the production of "The Importance of Being Earnest"
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Venue partner hosting the production of "Pippin"
- Tempe Little Theatre Partner — Robyn McFarland, a board member of Mesa Encore Theatre, previously served on the board of Tempe Little Theatre.
- ariZoni Theatre Association Partner — Robyn McFarland, a board member of Mesa Encore Theatre, also serves on the board of the ariZoni Theatre Association.