Old Globe Theatre
Old Globe Theatre
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About this organization
Mission
The Old Globe's mission is to preserve, strengthen, and advance American theatre by: creating theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards; producing and presenting works of exceptional merit designed to reach current and future audiences; ensuring diversity and balance in programming; and providing an environment for the growth and education of theatre professionals, audiences and the community at large. The Old Globe believes that theatre matters. Our commitment is to make it matter to more people.
About
The Old Globe is at the forefront of the nation's theatrical performing arts organizations, setting a standard for excellence in American theater by producing 16 or more high-quality professional productions year-round: including world premieres, modern classics, new musicals, Broadway-bound productions, and an outdoor summer Shakespeare festival. In 2018, the Globe produced a total of 16 theatrical productions, with 589 public performances that played to an audience of 222,490, including 205,083 paid tickets and 17,407 free admissions, primarily distributed through nonprofit community organizations. Season highlights included five world premieres, including 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' inspired by songs of Huey Lewis, and 'Clint Black's Looking for Christmas,' as well as Uncle Vinya, The Tempest, American Mariachi, and A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The mission of the old globe is to preserve, strengthen and advance american theatre by: creating theatrical experiences of the highest professional standards; producing and presenting works of exceptional merit, designed to reach current and future audiences; ensuring diversity and balance in programming; providing an environment for the growth and education of theatre professionals, audiences and the community at large.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The tony award-winning old globe theatre is the sixth largest regional theatre in the country and san diego's flagship performing arts institution since 1937, when a popular venue for shakespeare's work at the 1935-36 california pacific international exposition in balboa park was established as a permanent company. today, the old globe produces a year-round season of 15 or more plays and musicals, including world premieres, modern classics, new musicals, broadway-bound productions and the highly-regarded summer shakespeare festival. in addition to the artistic programming on its three stages, with audience capacities of 600/600/250, the globe offers a wide range of arts engagement and humanities programs that contribute to the growth and education of theatre professionals, audiences and the community at large.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of CA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as PO BOX 122171, SAN DIEGO, CA, 921122171.
- The non-profit has a total of 653 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,403,137.
- The organization has 47 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1937.
- The organization pays $14,730,512 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,027,431 in fundraising expenses.
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