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A Contemporary Theatre Inc

A Contemporary Theatre Inc

Seattle, WA 98101
Tax ID91-0787792

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About this organization

Revenue

$7,463,371

Expenses

$6,139,857

Website

acttheatre.org

Mission

ACT is a contemporary theatre where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. ACT envisions a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. Founded in 1965, ACT was Seattle's first theatre dedicated to producing contemporary plays - and in this commitment, ACT made a unique and essential contribution to Seattle's theatre scene. ACT is dedicated to the creation of New Works and the development of new art. ACT supports these endeavors, critical to our mission, through commissions for new plays, the production of 49 World Premieres in our history, and supporting young art organizations through professional partnerships in our ACTLab. Additionally, our Young Playwrights Program (YPP) provides arts education for young artists.

About

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2018 YEAR INCLUDE THE EIGHTH CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE, RIDE THE CYCLONE. THE SHOW WAS A FAVORITE AMONG OUR TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT AUDIENCES BREAKING THE RECORD FOR MOST TEEN TIX TICKETS SOLD FOR A MUSICAL. SARAH DELAPPES THE WOLVES DELIVERED A SOCCER PITCH FILLED WITH ATHLETIC ENERGY AND HIGH-CALIBER PERFORMANCES FROM AN ALL- FEMALE CAST TO THE ALLEN THEATRE. ACT WAS VERY PLEASED TO PARTNER WITH SEATTLE REIGN FC, SEATTLES PROFESSIONAL WOMENS SOCCER TEAM, TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SPORTS ENTHUSIAST AND THEATRE-GOER. IN JUNE 2018, ACT WELCOMED DAEL ORLDANDERSMITH AND HER ONE-WOMAN SHOW, UNTIL THE FLOOD, THAT FOCUSED ON THE AFTERMATH IN FERGUSON, MISSOURI AFTER THE KILLING OF MICHAEL BROWN. THE ALLEN THEATRE WAS TRANSFORMED INTO A THRUST STAGE, AND MS. ORLANDERSMITHS PERFORMANCE RIVETED AUDIENCES. FOLLOWING WAS AN ORIGINAL WORK BY FILM AND TV ACTRESS AND COMEDIAN, LAUREN WEEDMAN, IN THE COMEDY WITH MUSIC, LAUREN WEEDMAN DOESNT LIVE HERE ANYMORE. DAVID HARES AWARD- WINNING PLAY, SKYLIGHT, WOWED AUDIENCE WITH THE INTIMATE TELLING OF A STORY OF PAST LOVERS REUNITING IN A SMALL FLAT ON A WINTERY LONDON EVENING. THE SHOWS CREATIVE TEAM RECEIVED CRITICAL AND AUDIENCE CHEERS FOR THE INCREDIBLE SET WITH ITS WORKING KITCHEN (A SPAGHETTI DINNER WAS COOKED ON STAGE) AND SUBTLY CLANKING PIPES. TONY AWARD-WINNING OSLO CLOSED WITH STANDING-ROOM-ONLY PERFORMANCES AND EXCEED ITS GOAL BY OVER 66,000.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Mission: act is a contemporary theatre where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. vision: act envisions a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. act is a seattle landmark. it has made a significant contribution to the vitality of seattles downtown neighborhood; it has valued and elevated the work of local artists for more than 50 years; and it has transformed individual lives through the power of storytelling. act is committed to connecting with new audiences, partners, and people, bringing them insight into our shared contemporary culture. we are committed to making theatre as an act of citizenship to engage audiences in understanding the issues of our time.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Mission: act is a contemporary theatre where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. vision: act envisions a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. act is a seattle landmark. it has made a significant contribution to the vitality of seattles downtown neighborhood; it has valued and elevated the work of local artists for more than 50 years; and it has transformed individual lives through the power of storytelling. act is committed to connecting with new audiences, partners, and people, bringing them insight into our shared contemporary culture. we are committed to making theatre as an act of citizenship to engage audiences in understanding the issues of our time.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as WA.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 700 UNION STREET, SEATTLE, WA, 98101.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 258.
  • 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 $1,323,514.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 36 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1965.
  • 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 $3,867,394 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $489,481 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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