irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $525KBUS STOP - ON A SNOWY NIGHT IN KANSAS, A DINER CAN BE AN OASIS, A PRISON, A PLACE TO HIDE, OR A PLACE TO DISCOVER YOURSELF. WHEN A BUS IS FORCED TO TAKE SHELTER FROM STORMY WEATHER OUTSIDE, A MISMATCHED GROUP OF DREAMERS AND COWBOYS, WAITRESSES AND OUTCASTS FIND UNEXPECTED WARMTH IN ONE ANOTHER. IN WILLIAM INGE'S 1955 CLASSIC, THIS GREAT PLAYWRIGHT OF THE MIDWEST GIVES VOICE TO MEMORABLE CHARACTERS WHO'LL LINGER LIKE THE PERFECT CUP OF DINER COFFEE. CO-PRODUCED WITH NAATCO AND THE TRANSPORT GROUP.
- #2 $48KREDISCOVERY READINGS - IN OUR 2024-25 SEASON, CSC WILL SHINE A LIGHT ON AMERICAN WOMEN WHO WERE WRITING THE CLASSICS OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY BUT WHOSE LEGACIES HAVE BEEN MUTED BY TIME. JOIN US FOR FOUR PLAYREADINGS THAT WILL TAKE YOU FROM 1900 THROUGH THE 1950S, ALL LEADING UP TO CSC'S MUCH-ANTICIPATED PRODUCTION OF WINE IN THE WILDERNESS BY ALICE CHILDRESS, IN WHICH THE WOMEN OF THE 1960S HAVE THEIR SAY!
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bus Stop
Co-produced with NAATCO and The Transport Group, this 1955 William Inge play follows a group of travelers stranded in a Kansas diner during a snowstorm, exploring themes of isolation and human connection.
CSC Education Programs
Education initiatives for students, educators, and audiences, including the NextGen program where high school students lead a Teen Takeover performance.
Pericles
A Shakespearean tragicomedy presented in collaboration with Fiasco Theater, following the journey of the Prince of Tyre through betrayal, loss, and redemption across the Mediterranean.
Red Seat Accessibility Program
Provides accessible seating and assistive listening devices for patrons with mobility, vision, or hearing challenges.
Rediscovery Readings
Reading series highlighting early 20th-century American women playwrights, leading up to a production of Alice Childress's Wine in the Wilderness.
Waiting for Lefty
Clifford Odets' 1935 social protest play about taxi drivers organizing during the Great Depression, directed by Steven Pasquale and featuring original music and movement.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 2 activities
- Manage ticketing and subscription programsOffers subscription packages such as the FlexPass and Encore FlexPass, providing guaranteed access to tickets, priority seating, no-cost exchanges, neighborhood discounts, and potential savings over $1,000. Also provides early access and priority seating for subscribers.
- Offer ticket accessibility and community engagement programsProvides discounted and rush ticket options including $20 tickets for select performances, $40 and $30 rush tickets (general and student), 50% off for military personnel and veterans, and $40 Under 40 Nights for audience members aged 40 and younger. These initiatives aim to increase accessibility and foster community engagement with live theater.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host donor and community eventsOrganizes special events such as annual galas, including a 2026 event honoring Adrian Bryan-Brown and Steven Pasquale, featuring cocktails, dinner, tributes, and performances at venues like City Winery to engage donors and supporters.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Operate education and youth engagement programsRuns education programs that engage students, educators, and general audiences in connection with theatrical productions, including the NextGen education program which enables high school students to staff box offices, usher, welcome audiences, and lead post-show discussions during Teen Takeover performances.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Present reading series and rediscovery programsHosts a reading series focused on late 20th-century plays that challenge the status quo and reflect diverse perspectives, as well as programs featuring early 20th-century American women playwrights, culminating in productions such as Alice Childress’s "Wine in the Wilderness." Also offers Rediscovery Readings included in the Encore FlexPass package.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce Off-Broadway theatrical worksProduces intimate, re-imagined versions of classic plays and musicals by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Brecht, and Sondheim, including co-productions like William Inge's "Bus Stop" with NAATCO and The Transport Group, and Shakespeare’s "Pericles" with Fiasco Theater. These productions have received recognition from major theater awards, including the Obie, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Body of Work.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Provide audience support and accessibility servicesOffers ASL-interpreted performances for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences and drop-off childcare services in partnership with Broadway Babysitters for select matinee performances, enhancing access for caregivers and families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.62M
Contributions & grants$2.49M69%
Program service revenue$1.11M31%
Investment income$8700%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$3.42M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$1.30M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.82M
Cash$167K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.28M
Net assets$533K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL RAFSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $177K |
board members · 17
- ALISON HAGGERTY — BOARD MEMBER
- CARMEN CHAN — TREASURER
- DAVID ARON — BOARD MEMBER
- EMMA TAYLOR — CHAIR
- ILYSSA COGHLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN WEST — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHRY ROBB — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT BENJAMIN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL SILVER — BOARD MEMBER
- MYRA MAULTASCH — SECRETARY
- NIKKI JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL BLACKMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RAY DIPRINZIO — BOARD MEMBER
- SANTINO FONTANA — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN RABINOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESE STEINER — VICE CHAIR
- TYSHA SCOTT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Blue Star Families Partner — Partnership to offer 50% off ticketed events to U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families.
- Broadway & Beyond Theatricals Partner — Produced "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" in special arrangement with Classic Stage Company.
- Broadway Babysitters Partner — Partners to offer drop-off childcare services for a matinee performance of "Waiting for Lefty."
- City Winery Partner — Host venue for the 2026 gala event.
- Classic Rewards Partner — Network of local restaurants and businesses offering discounts to CSC FlexPass holders.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence for audience engagement
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and audience engagement
- Fiasco Theater Partner — Collaborated with Classic Stage Company to present a production of Shakespeare’s "Pericles" using inventive staging, music, and ensemble performance.
- Hands On Partner — Collaborates to provide ASL interpretation for select performances of "Waiting for Lefty."
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence for audience engagement
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and audience engagement
- Lynn F. Angelson Theater Government — Home venue for Classic Stage Company's productions
- NAATCO Partner — Co-produced a theatrical performance of "Bus Stop" with Classic Stage Company.
- Playwrights Welcome Network — Participates in the Playwrights Welcome program to provide free tickets to playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists.
- Talene Monahon Partner — Collaborates with playwright Talene Monahon to adapt and produce new works, including "Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret."
- The Transport Group Partner — Co-produced a theatrical performance of "Bus Stop" with Classic Stage Company.
- Theatre Communications Group Partner — Partnership to offer 50% off ticketed events to U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families.
- What Will the Neighbors Say? Partner — Co-Artistic Directors serve as curators for the Classic Perspectives talkback series following performances of "Waiting for Lefty."
- YouTube Partner — Platform for sharing video content with audiences
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for outreach and audience engagement
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Deep Audience Engagement Through Immersive and Dialogic Experiencesmethodology: dialogue-driven_engagementBy using immersive staging with music and movement, and hosting curated post-show talkbacks, we deepen audience connection to the material because experiential immersion and facilitated dialogue enhance emotional resonance and critical reflection on social themes.
- Equitable Access Through Flexible Pricingmethodology: affordable_access_pricingBy offering discounted tickets and tiered subscription models, we increase access to Off-Broadway theater because financial flexibility reduces barriers for diverse audiences and supports broader community engagement.
- Reimagined Classics for Contemporary Relevancemethodology: reimagined_classicsBy reinterpreting classic plays through contemporary, feminist, and multidisciplinary lenses, we make them more accessible and relevant to modern audiences because updated narratives and staging resonate more deeply with current social values and lived experiences.