named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Theater Season
Produces and performs a series of plays each season, typically five productions per year, featuring works from classic and contemporary playwrights
Bottle Drive Fundraiser
Community-supported recycling fundraiser where donors redeem bottles and cans for the organization
Volunteer Usher and Box Office Program
Engages community volunteers in ushering, house management, and box office roles during performances
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Conducts auditions and casting for theatrical productionsHolds auditions using script excerpts and organizes small-group readings to evaluate performers for casting in upcoming plays.
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Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising activities to support operationsHosts a bottle drive fundraiser in partnership with Creative Change Redemption Center, collecting proceeds from redeemable bottles and cans to support theater operations.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Produces and stages live theatrical performancesStages a season of five family-friendly plays annually, including productions such as Macbeth, Constellations, Boy Gets Girl, The Play That Goes Wrong, and The Foreigner, with scheduled evening and matinee performances. Recent past productions include Fifth of July, As Bees in Honey Drown, An Inspector Calls, and Other Desert Cities.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Recruits and manages volunteers for production and audience servicesEngages volunteers in technical and creative roles including set construction, costumes, hair and makeup, lights and sound, as well as audience-facing roles such as ushering, house management, box office staffing, ticketing, hospitality, and lobby management.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Sells theater tickets and subscriptionsOffers five-show season subscriptions for $80 and sells single tickets for individual performances, providing cost savings compared to per-ticket pricing. Subscription model supports access to the full annual season.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$34K32%
Program service revenue$71K66%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.07M
Cash$74K
Investments$153K
Liabilities$321K
Net assets$753K
Liquid reserves19.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Beth Swallow — Director
- David Zwierankin — Director
- Elise Charlebois — Director
- Michael Schaeffer — Director
- Steve King — Business Manager
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Beth Ruman Partner — Volunteer serving in multiple roles including Volunteer Management, Audience Services, Costumes, and Audience Development
- Creative Change Redemption Center Partner — Partner organization hosting a bottle drive fundraiser for Schenectady Civic Players.
- Doug Peek Partner — Volunteer serving as Facilities Committee member and Set Construction Committee Chair
- Elise Charlebois Partner — Volunteer serving as Archivist and Librarian
- Joanne Westervelt Partner — Volunteer serving in Volunteer Management, Audience Services, and Audience Development
- Joel Katz Partner — Volunteer serving as Box Office/Subscriptions Committee Chair and Webmaster
- John Fowler Partner — Volunteer serving as Facilities Committee member and Hair Committee Chair
- Joseph Fava Partner — Directed the production of "Fifth of July" at Schenectady Civic Players Inc.
- Kathy Friscic Partner — Volunteer serving as Playbill Editor
- Linda Veraska Partner — Volunteer serving as Hospitality Committee Chair
- Mark Stephens Partner — Directed the production of "As Bees in Honey Drown" at Schenectady Civic Players Inc.
- Mark Stephens Partner — Volunteer serving as Marketing Committee member, Production Committee Chair for Hair, and Playbill Editor
- Melissa Brown Partner — Volunteer serving as Casting Committee Co-Chair and Critiques Committee Co-Chair
- Patrick White Partner — Collaborated with Patrick White as director for the production of "An Inspector Calls".
- Proctors Government — Previously distributed tickets for Schenectady Civic Players but no longer does so.
- Sara Paupini Partner — Volunteer serving as Governance Committee member and Ushers Committee Chair
- Susan Katz Partner — Volunteer serving as House Managers Committee Chair
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.
- Inclusive Audition Process as Access Strategy 159 orgsmethodology: inclusive_audition_processBy removing formal barriers such as resumes or headshots and using small-group collaborative formats, the organization increases access to participation because lowering entry requirements reduces intimidation and expands inclusion across experience levels and backgrounds.shared approach: Low-Barrier, High-Engagement Access →
- Affordable Subscription Model for Audience Accessibility 96 orgsmethodology: affordable subscription modelBy offering a subscription model, the organization makes theatre more accessible and affordable, thereby increasing audience engagement because cost reduction removes financial barriers to regular attendance.shared approach: Community-Engaged Theater →
- Community-Based Arts Education 96 orgsmethodology: community-based-arts-educationBy nurturing individual talents in theater arts and promoting high-quality productions, the organization increases community engagement and appreciation in the performing arts because participatory artistic development fosters ownership and connection among local residents.shared approach: Community-Engaged Theater →