EIN 59-0711182

The Players Theatre

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Players Theatre is dedicated to presenting a diverse and entertaining slate of high quality, volunteer driven, theatrical experiences that educate, stimulate, and enrich the entire community.
Also known as...
The Players
Total revenues
$505,336
2022
Total expenses
$1,673,294
2022
Total assets
$8,019,574
2022
Num. employees
16
2022

Program areas at The Players Theatre

Sarasota's first and oldest performing arts organization, second oldest in The state of Florida, began in 1930, in The midst of The great depression, with a season of one-act plays. Two hundred and eighty-one members/patrons each paid a two-dollar subscription fee for The series.the Players first permanent home was built of native pecky cypress in 1936. The original theatre seated two hundred forty six and cost just over $9,000. The pecky cypress building was torn down to make room for The next theatre on north tamiami trail, which opened in january 1974, seating four hundred ninety seven. That facility was sold in 2018 and vacated in october 2020 at The height of closures related to The covid-19 pandemic. The Players performed in various indoor and outdoor venues until opening an indoor venue of its own again in december 2021 at 3501 s. tamiami trail in The crossings at siesta key.the Players theatre has achieved a reputation for quality productions and for creating programming that entertains, educates, and enlightens. The theatre serves a diverse audience with memorable and meaningful year-round performing arts that includes The broadway theatre series, The snap (something new at Players) series, The summer sizzler series, The Players playwriting festival, concerts, and community partnerships.the Players strives to achieve The highest possible artistic quality in The context of a volunteer based theatre. Artistic leadership from some of The area's best professional directors, music directors, choreographers, set, lighting and costume designers, create an environment that challenges everyone to achieve high artistic standards.the Players maintains affordable ticket prices, from $5 to $35, ensuring The experience of live theatre is available to as many people as possible. The Players also provides over thirty-five hundred complimentary tickets to local community service agencies each year through its charity preview performance program.
The Players performing arts studio opened in 1995 and is The educational arm of The Players theatre. It is a reputable performing arts studio and vital feeder to The Players theatre for actors. The studio offers classes for students age three and older. Classes include The study of acting, singing and dance. At The advanced level, crossover skills are emphasized. There are twenty-nine classes offered each week, specialty workshops, and an eight-week intensive summer camp for children ages seven to seventeen. In addition to classes, there are three community outreach elements of The studio: The Players kids; and The sarasota Players follies, a fifty-five and older travelling performing troupe. Over three hundred students benefit from classes at The studio annually.

Who funds The Players Theatre

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Woman's Exchange Inc of Sarasota$40,000
The Community Foundation of SarasotaGeneral Support$24,372
William G and Marie Selby FoundationOrganizational Grants$22,947
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Players Theatre

NameTitleCompensation
William SkaggsChief Executive Officer$80,000
Jeffrey KinManaging Director / Artistic Director$0
Jolie SchroederDirector of Operations
Amanda HeiseyMarketing Director
Ken JunkinsTechnical Director
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for The Players Theatre

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$928,208
Program services$336,023
Investment income and dividends$9,406
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$10,450
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-827,760
Net income from fundraising events$75
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$48,934
Total revenues$505,336

Form 990s for The Players Theatre

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082022-03-02990View PDF
2020-082021-04-13990View PDF
2019-082020-10-20990View PDF
2018-082019-06-19990View PDF
2017-082018-04-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Woman's Exchange Inc of Sarasota
October 1, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $77,553 from The Community Foundation of Sarasota
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1400 Blvd of the Arts 200 Ste 200
Sarasota, FL 34236
Metro area
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Website URL
theplayers.org/ 
Phone
(941) 365-2494
Facebook page
ThePlayersTheatreSRQ 
IRS details
EIN
59-0711182
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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