Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc

Organization Overview

Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 2000. 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 08/2023, Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc 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 08/2023, Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 4 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN 2000 UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS MISSION AND VISION, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIVE THEATRE AND IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING OUTSTANDING PRODUCTIONS OF CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND WORLD PREMIERE PLAYS THAT ENTERTAIN, ENLIGHTEN, STIMULATE DISCUSSION, AND ILLUMINATE OUR SHARED HUMANITY. WE ARE EQUALLY DEDICATED TO CREATING NEW WORKS AND CULTIVATING NEW AUDIENCES, UPHOLDING THE ORIGINAL OBJECTIVES OF THE REGIONAL THEATRE MOVEMENT. WE RECOGNIZE AND VALUE THE POWER OF EDUCATION, OFFERING INSPIRING, LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING INITIATIVES FOR ADULTS. OUR PERFORMANCES ARE PRESENTED AT THE DON & ANN BROWN THEATRE, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH, AT 201 CLEMATIS STREET.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FIVE MAIN-STAGE PRODUCTIONS WERE: 4000 MILES - 22 PERFORMANCES/ 3,037 ATTENDEES; TWELVE ANGRY MEN - 25 PERFORMANCES/4,825 ATTENDEES; THE SCIENCE OF LEAVING OMAHA - 21 PERFORMANCES/3,373 ATTENDEES; AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY - 21 PERFORMANCES/3,371 ATTENDEES; AND TOPDOG/UNDERDOG - 17 PERFORMANCES/2,313 ATTENDEES. THE ADULT ENRICHMENT SERIES DRAMAWISE, WAS HELD PRIOR TO EACH SHOWS OPENING AND INCLUDED AN INTER-ACTIVE DISCUSSION OF THE PLAY, IT'S CHARACTERS, THEMES AND SOCIAL RELEVANCE AND A CONVERSATION WITH THE CAST AND CREW WHO PROVIDE AN INTIMATE LOOK AT PBD'S PRODUCTION. THESE FORUMS ALLOWED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, DISCUSSION AND EDUCATION - 5 SESSIONS HELD/250 ATTENDEES.


WE ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLAYS THROUGH OUR DRAMAWORKSHOP, ON WHICH WE SPEND APPROXIMATELY 15% OF OUR EFFORTS. PLAYWRIGHTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY SUBMIT THEIR UNPRODUCED PLAYS WHICH ARE READ AND ADJUDICATED BY A TEAM OF THEATRICAL ARTISTS. SOME ARE PRESENTED FOR AUDIENCE FEEDBACK, AND 5 FINALISTS ARE SELECTED TO RECEIVE STAGED READINGS AT OUR NEW YEAR/NEW PLAY FESTIVAL (SUBSEQUENTLY RENAMED THE PERLBERG FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS), OVER 3 DAYS IN JANUARY. FOLLOWING THE READINGS, THE PLAYWRIGHTS ARE ALSO OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE REAL-TIME VALUABLE FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY - 5 PERFORMANCES/690 ATTENDEES.


WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING STRONG, VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO NURTURE CREATIVITY, INSPIRE ARTISTIC POTENTIAL, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION. APPROXIMATELY 25% OF OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE: IN-SCHOOL MASTER CLASSES IN ACTING AND PLAYWRITING; SPECIAL STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES OF OUR PRODUCTIONS HELD AT NO CHARGE FOR STUDENTS FROM LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS WITH TRANSPORTATION ALSO PROVIDED; AND FREE OR REDUCED PRICED TICKETS TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO AUDITION AND RECEIVE GUIDANCE FROM THEATRE PROFESSIONALS TO POLISH AUDITION TECHNIQUES. OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS 10-MINUTE & 1- MINUTE PLAY CONTESTS GIVING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS A CREATIVE VOICE IN EXPRESSING THEIR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS; THE LEGACY PROJECT CREATING AN ANNUAL LGBTQ INTERGENERATIONAL DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROJECT; AND THE ONE HUMANITY TOUR, A SCHOOL TOURING PROGRAM FOR 6TH AND 7TH GRADERS USING DRAMA TO DEVELOP INFORMED, THOUGHTFUL, AND COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS. FOR THE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT'S 10-MINUTE CONTEST, PLAYS WERE SOLICITED FROM STUDENTS AT ALL PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS. 62 PLAYS WERE SUBMITTED, AND 10 WERE SELECTED AS "WINNERS" TO RECEIVE A STAGED READING OF THEIR PLAY WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND DIRECTORS ALONG WITH A 250 AWARD AND A PUBLISHED COPY OF THEIR SCRIPT. IT WAS PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE AT THE THEATRE AND HAD 210 ATTENDEES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carlton Moody
Chair
$0
Hon Ann Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Stephen Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Larry Goldfein
Vice Chair
$0
Lew Kramer
Treasurer
$0
Penny Bank
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $292,544
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,885,221
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $277,883
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,177,765
Total Program Service Revenue$1,217,725
Investment income $48,572
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $17,557
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $36,373
Net Income from Fundraising Events $76,050
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,592,300

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