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California Shakespeare Theater

California Shakespeare Theater

Berkeley, CA 94710
Tax ID51-0169452

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About this organization

Revenue

$5,367,855

Expenses

$5,818,971

Website

calshakes.org

Mission

Cal Shakes redefines the classical theater for the 21st Century, making works of extraordinary artistry that engage with our contemporary moment so we might learn about ourselves and each other in the fullness of our world.

About

MAIN STAGE SEASONOur Main Stage season (May to October) offered 72 performances and attracted more than 30,000 theater-goers to the solar-powered, Bruns Memorial Amphitheater, described by the Wall Street Journal as, One of the most beautiful outdoor performance spaces in America. Our 2018 season included the world premiere of our first fully commissioned New Classic, Quixote Nuevo, by Octavio Solis, directed by KJ Sanchez; the regional premiere of Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Nataki Garett; The War of the Roses (Shakespeares Henry VI Parts I, II & III and Richard III adapted by Artistic Director Eric Ting and resident dramaturg Philippa Kelly), directed by Eric Ting; and a remount of black odyssey, by Marcus Gardley, directed by Eric Ting.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “About california shakespeare theater: founded in 1974, cal shakes began as an artistic collective presenting shakespeares work in the park for the sheer love of it. through the years we have evolved into a fully [continued on schedule 0]”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Cal shakes redefines the classical theater for the 21st century, making works of extraordinary artistry that engage with our contemporary moment so we might learn about ourselves and each other in the fullness of our world.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CA.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 701 HEINZ AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA, 94710.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 249 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$451,116.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1974.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $3,068,600 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $503,358 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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