Sierra Madre Playhouse

Organization Overview

Sierra Madre Playhouse is located in Sierra Madre, CA. The organization was established in 1957. 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 12/2023, Sierra Madre Playhouse employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra Madre Playhouse 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 12/2023, Sierra Madre Playhouse generated $643.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $669.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 8 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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WITH DEEP ARTISTIC ROOTS IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO ONE ANOTHER THROUGH BOLD, RESONANT LIVE THEATER IN AN INTIMATE SETTING THAT INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS, AND CELEBRATES OUR SHARED HUMANITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE RIGHT IS OURS - SEPTEMBER 8-OCTOBER 8, 2023. THE RIGHT IS OURS! IS A MUSICAL THAT TELLS THE STORY OF ELIZABETH CADY STANTON AND SUSAN B. ANTHONY, KEY FIGURES IN THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT, AND EXAMINES THE IMPACT OF THEIR PARTNERSHIP ON THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S VOTING RIGHTS. WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY LLOYD J. SCHWARTZ, WITH MUSIC AND LYRICS BY ADRYAN RUSS, THE PRODUCTION WAS PRESENTED BY SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE. THROUGH HISTORICAL STORYTELLING AND ORIGINAL MUSIC, THE PRODUCTION CONNECTS THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF EARLY SUFFRAGISTS WITH ONGOING ISSUES RELATED TO VOTING RIGHTS, AIMING TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES ON THE HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND EQUAL REPRESENTATION.


OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE GENERAL PROGRAMS; COLD TOFU, DOLLY, DR KEELING, IMPROV, MOVIES, RENTAL, SMP UNPLUGED, STORIES, THE CAMERA IS OURS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, TURN OF THE SCREW AND WISTERIA.


SOLO SHOWS FESTIVAL - IN JANUARY 2023, SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE LAUNCHED A NEW SEASON OF ITS SOLO SHOWS FESTIVAL UNDER THE PRODUCTION OF INTERIM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR GARY LAMB. BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE INAUGURAL FESTIVAL, THIS SEASON FEATURED EXPANDED PERFORMANCES OF FOUR SOLO SHOWS, EACH EXPLORING THE LIVES OF ICONIC FIGURES. THE LINEUP INCLUDED BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY, PRESENTING THE LIFE OF JAZZ LEGEND BILLIE HOLIDAY; MR. YUNIOSHI, PORTRAYING AN ASIAN AMERICAN ACTOR'S INTERNAL CONFLICT OVER PLAYING A STEREOTYPED ROLE IN BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S; CALL ME ELIZABETH, FOCUSING ON ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S LIFE DURING HER CLEOPATRA HIATUS; AND DI LADY DI, A MUSICAL EXAMINING PRINCESS DIANA'S PERSONAL STRUGGLES. THE FESTIVAL OFFERED BOTH INDIVIDUAL TICKETS AND A DISCOUNTED FOUR-SHOW PASS TO ENCOURAGE AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT WITH THESE INTIMATE AND IMPACTFUL PERFORMANCES.


HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR - RUNNING FROM NOVEMBER 24 TO DECEMBER 23, CORI CABLE KIDDER'S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR: A 1940S CHRISTMAS REVUE BROUGHT NOSTALGIC CHEER TO SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE. DIRECTED AND HEADLINED BY SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE FAVORITE CORI CABLE KIDDER, WITH ACCOMPANIMENT BY SEAN PAXTON AND HIS LIVE COMBO, THIS SHOW BLENDS CLASSIC HOLIDAY MUSIC WITH THE SPIRITED STYLE OF 1940S USO SHOWS. KIDDER, KNOWN FOR HER CELEBRATED PORTRAYALS OF PATSY CLINE, PAYS HOMAGE TO THE ERA WITH SONGS LIKE "BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY" & "WHITE CHRISTMAS," INVITING AUDIENCES TO A LIVELY AND HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION THAT HONORS THE RESILIENCE AND JOY OF POST-WAR AMERICA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matthew Cook
Artistic And Executive Director
$34,617
David Gordon
President
$0
Eileen Walker
Treasurer
$0
Frank Costello
Secretary
$0
Ward Calaway
Board Member
$0
John Capoccia
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $36,942
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$333,368
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$370,310
Total Program Service Revenue$272,749
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $643,059

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