named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Full-Scale Musical Productions
Stages professional-quality musical theater productions each year, including shows like "Hadestown," "Dreamgirls," and "Sweeney Todd," performed at local theaters.
Young Performers and Educational Initiatives
Offers youth and teen-focused productions such as "Hadestown: Teen Edition" to engage younger performers and develop emerging talent in musical theater.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Operates theater productions using volunteer labor across all functionsRelies entirely on volunteers for all aspects of production and operations, including on-stage performance, costume creation, sound design, hair and makeup, stage management, backstage operations, audience services, ticketing, and facility maintenance such as painting and cleaning.
- Provides organizational leadership and production oversightProvides oversight and advisory support for all productions through production committees, critiques, and guidance on health and wellness, including past management of the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also manages strategic planning and major theater improvements to enhance accessibility and community engagement.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducts fundraising and sponsorship activitiesEngages in donor solicitation, grant applications, event planning, and accepts sponsorships from businesses and individuals to support theater programs, with online payment and digital submission options available.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Manages membership, volunteer coordination, and communicationsOversees volunteer placement, tracks membership dues, organizes membership meetings, produces promotional content, manages social media, and publishes printed materials such as season brochures to support outreach and engagement.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Produces annual youth musical theater production and workshopsOrganizes and produces an annual youth production and offers theater workshops for youth and adults, including the Youth Production Assistant program for high school students, to develop performing, technical, and artistic skills. Past youth productions include the teen edition of "Hadestown" and an all-youth cast of "Les Misérables."
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produces musical theater productions for the local communityStages multiple musical theater productions annually, including mainstage shows such as "Jekyll & Hyde," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and "Company," using volunteer labor for all on-stage and backstage roles. These productions are offered to the public with ticketing options and seating accommodations.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides human resources and safety training for volunteersOffers HR guidance to the Board, conducts background checks, and leads sexual harassment prevention training for volunteers to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Sells tickets and subscriptions for performances with accessibility and group optionsOffers individual tickets, season subscriptions, and Flex Passes for its productions, with group discounts for 10 or more tickets, student rush tickets at $15, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Online orders incur a processing fee, and seating assistance is provided to patrons.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$359K
Contributions & grants$100K28%
Program service revenue$209K58%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$334K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.42M
Cash$175K
Investments$104K
Liabilities$280K
Net assets$1.14M
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +13.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ADRIENNE SHERMAN — SECRETARY
- AMY CLARK — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH PANICCIA — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SHERWOOD-MACK — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY ROSE — BOARD MEMBER
- HEATHER LIZ COPPS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY P HOCKING — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MEGLINO — VICE PRESIDE
- MARK VISCUSI — TREASURER
- MATTHEW DEMBLING — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAELA TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSE BIGGERSTAFF — BOARD MEMBER
- THEARSE MCCALMON — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS COON — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Board/Leadership Network — Internal leadership structure guiding organizational direction and governance.
- Computer Crisis Inc. Partner — Named donor at the Choreographer level ($100–$249) in the patron program.
- Copps DiPaola Silverman, LLC Partner — Named donor at the Choreographer level ($100–$249) in the patron program.
- Northeast Ballet Company Partner — Lease tenant organization sharing SLOC's theater complex; part of a shared vision to create a local performing arts hub.
- Proctors Partner — Collaborates with Proctors for ticketing and donation processing.
- SLOC Box Office Partner — Handles ticket exchanges, group sales, and in-person/phone ticket purchases without fees.
- Trice Talent Services Partner — Named donor at the Supporter level (up to $49) in the patron program.
- Wayne Nelson Statistical Consulting Partner — Named donor at the Choreographer level ($100–$249) in the patron program.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Engaged Arts Participationmethodology: community-engaged-artsBy involving adults and youth directly in theater productions and integrating volunteer labor into all aspects of performance, the organization increases access to the performing arts and strengthens community ownership and engagement, because participatory involvement fosters personal investment and sustained support.
- Inclusive Production Culturemethodology: inclusivity-integrationBy embedding inclusivity into theatrical productions through dedicated IDEA liaisons and a collaborative-ensemble model that integrates professionals with diverse backgrounds, the organization sustains creativity and broadens participation, because structured support for inclusion enhances both artistic quality and community representation.