ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr., Summer 2015 A Season Like No Other! A season like no other!

After last year’s big 30th Anniversary season-long celebration, we at Stages Theatre Company felt challenged to continue raising the bar in 2014-15 to provide quality, accessible theatre for young people and families. The result truly was a season like NO other!

Each one of our productions this season offered something special. Roald Dahl’s beloved James and the Giant PeachPeach opened our season with a new scripted version by David Wood. We followed this with a new adaptation of Zen TiesTies, featuring Stillwater, the jolly, lovable panda. Up next was the high-flying action of Rudolph the RedRed----NosedNosed Reindeer: The MusicalMusical, which turned out to be a record- breaking production for Stages Theatre Company! We kicked off the new year with Goodnight Moon for little audiences, and partnered with Escalate Dance on the beautifully- choreographed Twelve Dancing Princesses. In the spring, our adaptation of local writer Mary Casanova’s book, OneOne----DogDog CanoeCanoe, graced the stage and featured tunes from The Okee Dokee Brothers’ acclaimed album “Can You Canoe?” Another Minnesota writer, Kate DiCamillo (two-time Newbery Medal winner), provided the poignant The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane for a regional premiere on our stage. We wrapped up our magical 2014- 15 season with the beloved production of Disney’s TheThe Little Mermaid, Jr. in the summer, which also traveled to Greater Minnesota, extending our reach across the state.

It is impossible to mention every production, every classroom, every artist, every community touched by the legacy of Stages Theatre Company. Luckily, we don’t have to because each step along the way represents a cherished memory for someone who was there, experiencing the magic of this amazing organization.

Many thanks for the steadfast commitment of our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, staff, volunteers, patrons, donors, and community partners. Our success is truly a team effort, and we look forward to working together to continue bringing you new and exciting productions and programming for years to come! Thank you, ndance otal Atte T ons: Producti 2014-15 for Sandy Boren-Barrett 7744!! Artistic Director/CEO 112255,,33

PRODUCTION PHOTOS ON OPPOSITE (from top): James and the Giant Peach Zen Ties Goodnight Moon Twelve Dancing Princesses One-Dog Canoe The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical COVER: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. 2014-15 PRODUCTIONS

3 THE CAMPAIGN FOR STAGES THEATRE COMPANY

CAMPAIGN UPDATE Five years ago, with your generous support and that of hundreds of friends, old and new, we successfully concluded The Campaign for Stages Theatre Company , raising $1.5 million to support long-term programming and capital needs, ultimately ensuring artistic excellence for the future of the organization.

Today, the purpose and legacy of the campaign shines brightly in the artistry and quality of our programming. In fact, this Campaign is the reason Stages Theatre Company is one of the healthiest nonprofit performing arts organizations in Minnesota.

We want to bring you up to speed regarding the allocation of your resources to improve the lives of children and families in our region through the theatre arts. Take a look at the following investments in each of the Campaign categories:

Artistic Excellence and Innovation: $280,000 • Dozens of guest artists • International theatre artist exchange • Costume design investments • National theatre conferences Thanks to your support, Advancing Theatrical Magic: $360,000 • Sound system upgrades Stages Theatre Company is • Lighting system upgrades one of the healthiest • Scenic design software and tools • Special effects equipment nonprofit performing arts organizations in Minnesota Outreach and Access: $500,000 • Tickets for at-risk youth and families • Tuition assistance • Transportation subsidies • School outreach programs • Programming for autistic youth • Audio-described/open-captioned/ASL-interpreted/sensory-friendly performances

Sustaining Financial Strength: $360,000 • Cash operating reserve

This is an exciting time in the history of Stages Theatre Company. Financially, artistically, and administratively, we are the strongest we have ever been. As we continue on this upward trajectory of growth, we are mindful of those who helped us get here. Thank you again for your steadfast support and advocacy of Stages Theatre Company!

4 2014-15 EDUCATION • OUTREACH • ACCESS

Theatre for the Very Young Our experiential theatre programs for toddlers and pre-schoolers age 18-mos. to 4 years reached nearly 100 prepre----KK children through Little Stars Academy and Pre-school Play-A-Day sessions.

Our programming for youth and families affected by autism served 175 individuals through sensorysensory----friendlyfriendly main stage performances and CAST (Creative, Accepting, Sensory-friendly Theatre) education classes for ages 7-17. Workshops More than 1,200 youth age 44----1616 participated in theatre workshops held at Hopkins Center for the Arts and FAIR School Crystal.

Conservatory After-school and weekend classes provided 200+ students age 77----1717 with hands-on instruction to hone their acting skills.

In-School Residencies More than 3,800 students in Twin Cities schools benefitted from theatre instruction provided by Stages Theatre Company teaching artists embedded in each school.

Open Door Our theatre accessibility program served 14,545 children and adults in 2014-15 through free and reduced price tickets, tuition assistance, transportation subsidies for local schools, and discounted in-school theatre arts residencies. 5 2014-15 YEAR END FINANCIALS

Balance Sheet Summary As of August 31, 2015

Cash and Investments $ 1,412,191 Grants and Contribuons Receivable 171,414 Property and Equipment 233,560 Other Assets 214,385 TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,031,550

Liabilies $ 442,286 Net Assets 1,589,264 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 2,031,550

Consolidated Statement of Acvies * As of August 31, 2015

Support and Revenue $ 2,485,220 Expenses $ 2,490,474 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ (5,254)

Support and Revenue Ticket Sales $ 1,302,969 School Programs and Tuion 600,158 Contribuons (Gis, Grants & Events) 441,823 Other Income 140,270 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $ 2,485,220

Expenses Program Services $ 1,983,404 Management and General 426,994 Fundraising 80,076 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 2,490,474 6 Other 6%

Contributed Income REVENUE 18%

Ticket Sales Tuition 52% 14%

School Programs 10% Fundraising 3%

Management & General 17%

EXPENSE Program Services 80%

The figures on these pages reflect audited financial statements for Stages Theatre Company’s fiscal year ending August 31, 2015.

* Day-to-day operations resulted in an increase in unrestricted net assets of $26,893 during the fiscal year. Temporarily restricted income recorded in FY15 was less than the previous year, creating a deficit of $32,147.The net of these two events resulted in the change in net assets of $5,254. 7 2014-15 GOVERNANCE

Board of Directors Advisory Board Susan W. Allen, Chair Peggy Abram Lisa Kline, Vice Chair/Treasurer Nance Alexander Dawn Holicky Pruitt, Secretary Nancy Otis Courtney Laura Bishop Elizabeth Plaetz Lori Audrey Dammer Lisa Collins Dave Mahler R. Brooks Geckler Katie Constable Tom Matchinsky Erich Hanson Courtney Daniel Lynn Petersen Dr. Marianne Norris Karen Winter Dekker Kristin Parrish Dan O’Brien Barry Gersick Tiffany Richter Laura Sandall Darrick Hills Laura Sandall Elizabeth Sarquis Mimi Keating Amanda Simpson Judy Schumeister David Klein Carmen Thiede Buffy Sedlachek Jackie Sinjem Lisa Beth Lentini Bryan Wall

Rudolph the RedRed----NosedNosed Reindeer: The Musical was a record-breaking production for

8 Stages Theatre Company, beating all previous revenue and attendance records! THANK YOU 2014-15 DONORS!

Stages Theatre Company donors play an important role in ensuring our work is accessible to all youth and families in our community, regardless of barriers of income, geography, or ability/disability. Donations help us keep ticket prices affordable and allow us to provide free and reduced-price tickets and tuition for more than 14,500 youth and family members to experience the wonder of live theatre and the benefits that theatre arts education can provide. We are pleased to acknowledge the generosity of the following contributors who gave during our 2014-15 Season: Sept. 1, 2014—Aug. 31, 2015.

Institutional Donors

$100,000+ Lifetouch IN-KIND Minnesota State Arts Board Nash Foundation 3rd Lair Skatepark Northwestern Mutual Amy Rondeau Photography $50,000+ RBC Wealth Management Big 10 Restaurant The Foundation Robins, Kaplan, Miller, and Ciresi, Bon Appetit LLP Grant Cohen Caricatures Common Roots Catering $20,000+ $1,000+ Audrey Dammer Aroha Philanthropies Apple Inc. Driskill’s Foods Foundation The Burdick Family Fund of the Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP Foundation Franklin Press, Inc. $10,000+ Coldwell Banker Burnett/ Emily Gustafson Meredith Howell Group Sharon Hale Co., Inc. The Curtis L. Carlson Family General Mills Albert Pike Masonic Lodge #237 Foundation Home Depot Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP J Nack Photography $5,000+ Regis Corporation Lois Johnson Franklin Press, Inc. Tennant Foundation Loffler Onan Family Foundation Travelers Matreks Printing The Rothschild Art Foundation Munkabeans Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. $500+ Patrick’s Bakery & Café Kopp Family Foundation Patty Fitzsimmons Citizens Independent Bank SuperValu $2,500+ Community Foundation S’more Catering Boss Foundation Maslon LLP Gayle Swoboda Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet Munkabeans Target Corporation Great Clips Pontifex Consulting Group, LLC Vocality

Stages Theatre Company is a nonprofit 501(C)3 tax-exempt organization. (Individual donors continued Our EIN is 36-3328812. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent on the following page.) provided by law. 9 THANK YOU 2014-15 DONORS!

Individual Donors

Visionaries ($10,000+) Kara Hobart Nicole Letawsky Schultz Ann Brilley Jim & Sharon Hale Dave & Melissa Klein * Elizabeth & Michael Judith Britt Dave & Marilee Mahler * Allen & Kathleen Lenzmeier Lori Family * (S) Gerald Burns Kristin & Matthew Parrish * (S) Nicole Macalena Phyllis McPhillips John Cardinal David & Staci Mattson JoAnna Masloski Alice & Young Cho Influencers ($5,000-$9,999) Steve & Linda Moy & Therese Mickelson Alex Chun Anonymous Judy Wong Mark Moorhouse Dave & Laurie Dahl Jacqueline O’Connell Travis Morehead Mary DeVaan Innovators ($2,500-$4,999) Deborah Pederson Amy & Mark Morrow John & Marcia Diracles Susan & Tadashi Allen * Richard Pedtke Christine Mullady Joseph & Genie Dixon Karen, Justin, Natalie & Jerry & Kate Roehl Cassie Myhro Evy Engrav-Lano & Nicholas Dekker * Laura & Pete Sandall ** Chris & Jee Niesen Paul Lano ** R. Brooks & Judy & Steve Schumeister ** Shannon Paetzel Maryls Erickson Jean W. Gekler ** Danielle Sells Melanie Salmon-Peterson + Tara Estee Sam & Cindy Hanson Jackie Sinjem & Family ** & Tory Peterson Chris Flaherty Lynn & Ben Petersen * Jeff & Helene Slocum Charlie Quimby Barbara Franzen David, Julianne & Michelle Rheault Susan Hanna-Bibus Motivators ($1,000-$2,499) Josie Turk Sheryl & Pat Rogers Rebecca Hasse Anonymous Christian Wertz Bruce + & Sharon Rowan Beth Heming Jay & Katie Constable * (S) Kelly Schamberger Jessica Hiveley Darrick Hills & Mary Ann Believers ($250-$499) Laura Scheid Erica Jensen Schoenberger * Anonymous (2) Jessica Schofield Jill Johnson Mimi Keating * Carolyn Albright James & Amanda Betty & Bob Johnson Lisa & Ron Kline * Nancy Alexis Simpson * (S) Nancy Johnson Lisa Beth, Luke & Megan Berry Andrew & Cassidy Steiner Pamela Johnson Lucy Lentini * Laura Bishop & Stephanie & Kent Svee (S) Gretchen Katt + Tom & Kathryn Matchinsky * Chuck Weber * Keith Waxelman Alison Khan Charles & Victoria Joanne Branand Sarah Williamson Jennifer & Michael Kirkeby Mogilevsky ** Lisa & Dan Collins * (S) Retno Saridewi & Joyce & Doobie Kurus Lynne Peterson Courtney & Brian Daniel * (S) Seet-Phooi Wong David Lang Dawn & Bud Pruitt * Patricia Gilmore Cori Zazworsky Kara Joy & The Richter Family * (S) Pam & Tom Halpern Amy & Jeremy Zwart Benjamin Lazarus Susan Swenson + Leondra Hanson Cybil & William Lipschultz Tammy & Duke Zurek (S) Jerry & Sally Haugen Dreamers ($100-$249) Gretchen Lohmann Kelly Jaedike Anonymous (4) Jeri Lose Inspirers ($500-$999) Michael Jastrow Barb Ahlers Debra & Brian McBride Tom Barrett & John & Mary Jelinek Nance Alexander & Sandy McCaul Sandy Boren-Barrett + Robb Jones & Stan Eisenberg Dorothy McClung Chris & Jennifer Carr + Emily Cole-Jones + Marilyn A. Anderson Larry Margolis Klerissa Church Jerry & Becky Diane Appleton Louise Middendorf Wendy & Jeff Dankey Knickerbocker Leslie Bacig Joan Moen The Field Family ** Heidi Korstad Robert & Beverly Barrett Michael & Cindy Moy Barry & Linda Gersick * Danielle Kouzoukas Kelly Bilot Julie Nelson Olga Gurvich Jason Krause Mary Boren & Daniel O’Brien Lorraine Hart Allison Lang Tim Vansstad Robert & Karen Ouren Susan Hemmy James Lekatz + Cody R. Braudt + Scott & Bernadette Paulson

10 Janice Perszyk Nancy Westby Corwin & Doris Petersom Nancy Willette Gina & Sean Picht Roxanne Wolfe (S) Marcia & Richard Reardon Kirk & Susan Wulf Nancy & Kevin Rhein Courtney Ziebarth Del & Darlene Richter Kay Robinson (S) Snowball Event Committee Arlene Roehl * 2014-15 Board Member Steven Savitt ** Former Board Member + 2014-15 Staff Mary Schouviller & BECOME A MAGIC MAKER! John Wagner Stages Theatre Company’s activities are Vicky & Tim Schumann made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an Your gift of $100 or more Jay Soli appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the State’s general fund and Joe Stanley & its arts and cultural heritage fund and a grant will earn you exclusive Lori Zook-Stanley from Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota. benefits, while helping to Walter Stewart Marcia & John Stout support our quality Linda Stuart & theatre arts programming Mauricio Cordova John & Mary Ursu for youth and families. Hema Viswanathan Michael Wagner Visit our website:

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Special thanks to... BRUCE ROWAN March 2015 marked the retirement of Bruce Rowan, Manager of New Play Development and a fixture at Stages Theatre Company for over 23 years. If you didn’t see Bruce in our office, no doubt you have seen him on stage in dozens of memorable roles. Even though he has retired from his desk job, Bruce continues to be an active supporter, advocate, volunteer, and actor of Stages Theatre Company. In honor of his long- term contributions, STC has created the Bruce Rowan Next Stage Scholarship for high school seniors pursuing post-secondary degrees in the arts. Thank you, Bruce, for your many years of dedicated service! We know you won’t be a stranger! Photo by Bruce Challgren

11 WHO WE ARE

Stages Theatre Company was founded in 1984, and since then has grown to become one of the largest and most respected professional theatres for young audiences in the country. We believe our success serves as a testament to the quality and benefits of our programming. Stages Theatre Company is housed in the Hopkins Center for the Arts, a 37,000 square-foot arts Mission facility built in 1997 and located on Mainstreet in Stages Theatre Company is downtown Hopkins. committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in CONNECT WITH US! a professional theatre environment www.stagestheatre.org that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth. /stagestheatrecompany @stagestheatreco @stagestheatreco /StagesTheatreCo

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NKS, THA VOLUNTEERS! If you see someone in a purple vest at a Stages Theatre Company performance or program, say thank you! Our volunteers donated 3,600+ hours of serviceservice in 20142014----15.15. Want to join the team? Contact Brent Teclaw, Volunteer Coordinator, at (952) 979-1126 or email [email protected].