Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles

Organization Overview

Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles, operating under the name Center Theatre Group, is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1966. 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 06/2021, Center Theatre Group employed 583 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center Theatre Group 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, Center Theatre Group generated $15.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AS ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST INFLUENTIAL NONPROFIT THEATRE COMPANIES, LOS ANGELES' CENTER THEATRE GROUP CONTINUES ITS 50-YEAR TRADITION OF USING THE ART OF THEATRE TO BROADEN HORIZONS AND ILLUMINATE NEW PERSPECTIVES AT ITS 3 THEATRES: THE AHMANSON THEATRE, MARK TAPER FORUM AND KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EDUCATION: CENTER THEATRE GROUP'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATREGOERS, ARTISTS, AND ARTISANS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES, THE WORLD, AND THE ARTS. THROUGH WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, DISCUSSIONS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT, AND CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THEATRE, AND WITH ONE ANOTHER WE ALSO SUPPORT EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES DESIGNED TO BRING THEATRE INTO THE CLASSROOM, BRING STUDENTS TO THE THEATRE, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS. EDUCATION HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR WORK SINCE 1971, WHEN WE LAUNCHED OUR PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AS A MEANS OF AMPLIFYING THE DIMINISHING STATE OF ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EACH YEAR, OUR PROGRAMS REACH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AROUND THE REGION. THE AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION ENABLES STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO DISCOVER AUGUST WILSON'S PROFOUND AND DEEPLY RELEVANT WORKS OF ART, STUDY THE CRAFT OF ACTING, EXPLORE THEIR OWN CREATIVE VOICES, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SHARED HISTORY AND THEMSELVES. CENTER THEATRE GROUP HAS BEEN THE LOS ANGELES HOME FOR THE NATIONAL AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION SINCE 2011. MORE THAN A CONTEST, THE AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION IS AN EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY THAT INCLUDES WORKSHOPS WITH TEACHING ARTISTS WHERE STUDENTS HONE THEIR ACTING AND STORYTELLING SKILLS, AUDITIONS WHERE THEATRE PROFESSIONALS OFFER FEEDBACK TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, AND AN INTRODUCTION TO AUGUST WILSON AND THE AMERICAN CENTURY CYCLE. CENTER THEATRE GROUP IS COMMITTED TO INVESTING IN THE TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING, YOUNG ARTISTS AND EARLY-CAREER ARTS PROFESSIONALS. WHETHER WE'RE HOSTING A PRE-SHOW MEET-UP FOR YOUNG THEATRE GOERS, A THEATRE TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP, OR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE INTERNS, WE'RE BUILDING A CREATIVE HOME, A COMMUNITY OF PEERS, AND AN INCUBATOR AND LABORATORY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATREMAKERS AND LEADERS. OVER THE PAST DECADE, WE'VE COMMISSIONED 65 SHOWS AND PRODUCED 40 WORLD PREMIERES, MAKING US ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING PRODUCERS OF AMBITIOUS NEW WORKS. WE CULTIVATE ARTISTS OF ALL GENERATIONS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE CULTURAL SCENE IN AND BEYOND LOS ANGELES BY HOSTING WORKSHOPS, NURTURING PLAYWRIGHTS, SUPPORTING LOCAL THEATRES, AND CREATING ART BY AND WITH THE COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE OUR AUDIENCES AND OUR COMMUNITY TO TAKE A PLAY OFF THE STAGE AND INTO THEIR LIVES. OUR INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS, FROM COMMUNITY BASED ART AND DIGITAL CONTENT TO DONOR EXPERIENCES AND PRE- AND POST-SHOW EVENTS, REACH ACROSS GENERATIONS, DEMOGRAPHICS, AND CIRCUMSTANCE.


DIGITAL STAGE: WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PRECLUDING LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS, CENTER THEATRE GROUP VENTURED INTO THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF ONLINE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS FOR PATRONS TO STREAM AT HOME. THE PURPOSE OF THE INITIATIVE WAS TO MAINTAIN ENGAGEMENT WITH EXISTING AUDIENCES WHILE ATTRACTING NEW AUDIENCES FROM LOCATIONS OUTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES. A NUMBER OF THE STREAMED SHOWS WERE FILMED LIVE AT THE KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE, WHILE OTHERS WERE LICENSED FROM THEATRICAL PRODUCERS SUCH AS THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL AND MATTHEW BOURNE. ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WERE INITIATED WITH L.A. THEATRE WORKS, OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, AND OTHERS.


ALL THREE OF CENTER THEATRE GROUP'S THEATRES, THE AHMANSON, MARK TAPER FORUM, AND KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRES, WERE SHUTTERED FOR THE ENTIRE 2020-2021 SEASON. THERE WERE NO TICKET OR SUBSCRIPTION REVENUES RECOGNIZED FOR THE SEASON, AS THEY ARE RECOGNIZED AT THE TIME OF THE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE. HOWEVER, THERE WERE SUBCRIPTION AND TICKET HANDLING FEES RECOGNIZED IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE PURCHASE OCCURS. RENT AND OTHER OCCUPANCY COSTS WERE INCURRED TO MAINTAIN THE THEATRES DURING THIS PERIOD. DESPITE THE THEATRE CLOSURES THERE WERE STILL SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTISTIC, PRODUCTION, AND MARKETING DEPARTMENTS, PRIMARILY RELATED TO WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR STAFF MEMBERS ENGAGED IN SUPPORTING ACTIVITITES DURING THIS PERIOD WHILE PLANNING FOR UPCOMING SEASONS. BOX OFFICE AND TICKETING STAFF MEMBERS WERE ALSO NEEDED TO REFUND OR EXCHANGE TICKETS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE CANCELLED SEASON.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pemberley Productions Llc Aaf The Last
Producer Services
$4,551,099
Allied Global Marketing
Advertising And Media Services
$677,059
Amendments Across America Llc
Producer Services
$953,943
Level Furnished Living
Interim Housing Services
$213,440
Jumamosi Tour Lp Co Turner Productions
Producer Services
$2,294,276
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$698,474
Related organizations$0
Government grants $160,130
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,212,791
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $862,240
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,071,395
Total Program Service Revenue$441,484
Investment income $80,055
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,803
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,193,494
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$14,800
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,777,431

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lindemann Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$44,553,722
Earnings$13,479,495
Admin Expense$99,435
Net Contributions$208,782
Other Expense$1,971,167
Ending Balance$56,171,397

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