Tennessee Shakespeare Company

Organization Overview

Tennessee Shakespeare Company is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Tennessee Shakespeare Company employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Shakespeare Company is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Tennessee Shakespeare Company generated $827.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $632.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TENNESSEE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PROFESSIONAL, NOT-FOR- PROFIT (501C3) THEATRE AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION IN MEMPHIS DEDICATED TO LIVE, DIVERSE PERFORMANCES OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARES PLAYS, AS WELL AS WORKS OF SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE BY CLASSICAL, SOUTHERN, AND MODERN PLAYWRIGHTS/ COMPOSERS; AND TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION IS THE MID-SOUTH'S ONLY PROFESSIONAL, CLASSICAL THEATRE AND EDUCATION COMPANY PERFORMING THE PLAYS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND OTHER CLASSICAL AND SOUTHERN WRITERS; AND PROVIDING INNOVATIVE TRAINING AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING TO LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, AND BACKGROUNDS. THE 2022-23 PRODUCTIONS INCLUDED THE FREE SHOUT-OUT PRODUCTION OF MACBETH; THE WORLD PREMIERE OF I DWELL IN POSSIBILITY: EMILY DICKINSON EMEGES; THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE TROUBLE BEGINS AT EIGHT: MARK TWAIN; CYRANO DE BERGERAC; THE SOUTHERN LITERARY SALON PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF THE TRUTH AND BEAUTY OF ANN PATCHETT; THE JACK JONES CHILDREN'S LITERACY GALA; ROMEO AND JULIET PROJECT; MACBETH INITIATIVE; THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAM, AND THE FEAST OF CRISPIAN-SOUTH PROGRAM FOR MILITARY VETERANS. OVER 33,000 POINTS OF CONTACT WERE CREATED DURING THE SEASON.


THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 365 YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGED OVER 30,000 STUDENT INTERACTIONS IN THE MEMPHIS AREA DURING 2022-23. THE ONLINE ACADEMY OFFERED OVER 60 COURSES, LECTURES, PLAYSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE NATIONALLY- ACCLAIMED ROMEO AND JULIET PROJECT, WHICH BRINGS A 90-MINUTE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLAY AND THREE NON-VIOLENCE WORKSHOPS TO EVERY FRESHMAN IN PARTNERING TITLE 1 HIGH SCHOOLS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE SUCCESSFUL RETURN OF THE MACBETH INITIATIVE DELIVERED IN HIGH SCHOOLS TO SENIORS WHO EXPERIENCED THE PERFORMANCE ACCOMPANIED BY MULTIPLE PLAYSHOPS BASED ON THE PLAY'S THEMES; STUDENT MATINEES OF ROMEO AND JULIET AND MACBETH; IN-SCHOOL PLAYSHOPS; ARTS-IN-EDUCATION RESIDENCIES; FOUR SUMMER CAMPS; RESIDENCIES FOR ADJUDICATED YOUTH IN TWO MEMPHIS DETENTION FACILITIES; AND LONG-TERM RESIDENCIES FOR MILITARY VETERANS IN THE CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/PTSD UNITS AT THE MEMPHIS V.A. HOSPITAL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dan Mccleary
Prod. Artist
$69,808
Douglas Baldwin
Director
$0
Rhea Clift
Secretary
$0
Nancy Copp
Director
$0
Kyle Tabor Furr
Director
$0
Kathryn K Gilliland
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$613,376
Investment income $671
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,580
Net Income from Fundraising Events $168,338
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$511
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $827,046

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